Hong Kong Regulations

THE HONG KONG ASSOCIATION OF BANKS BY-LAWS - BYLAW 5

Filling of casual vacancies on the Committee

(1) If a casual vacancy occurs among the elected members of the Committee,
that vacancy shall be filled by election in accordance with this by-law.

(2) Upon the vacancy occurring, the Committee shall call a general meeting for
the purpose of an election to fill that vacancy.

(3) Notice of the general meeting called under paragraph (2) shall be sent by
the Secretary to all members from the category under section 8(1)(b) of the
Ordinance in respect of which the vacancy has occurred not less than 30 days
prior to the date of the meeting and the notice shall-

   (a)  notify members of the vacancy;

   (b)  specify the day, time and place for the holding of the meeting;

   (c)  call for nominations in respect of that vacancy; and

   (d)  be accompanied by blank nomination forms.

(4) By-laws 2 and 4 shall apply to an election held under this by-law with
such modifications as are necessary to make them applicable to the
circumstances.

(5) A member elected in an election held under this by-law shall hold office
until the conclusion of the next electoral general meeting.