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The BECTU Rules were last amended as a result of decisions taken at BECTU's 2008 Rules Revision and Annual Conference and became effective on 9 May 2008.

The definitive version of the Rules is the printed version [278k pdf] - hard copies are available from BECTU Head Office.

The Rules can also be supplied to members in alternative formats (eg hard copy large print 14pt Ariel font or audiotape).

Rules
1 Name
2 Head office
3 Property, trustees and auditors
4 Inspection of books and membership lists
5 Objects
6 Eligibility for membership
7 Application for membership
8 Members' obligations
9 Subscriptions
10 Reduced subscriptions
11 Definition of paid-up member
12 Arrears
13 Termination of membership
14 Lodged membership
15 Temporary and overseas membership
16 Transfer of membership
17 Moonlighting
18 Retired membership
19 Life membership
20 Honorary membership
21 Legal assistance
22 Death Benefit Fund
23 Journal
24 Offences and penalties
25 Disciplinary Committee
26 Appeals Committee
27 Branches and shops
28 Branch functions
29 Branch committees
30 Divisions and areas
31 Divisions
32 Areas and nations
33 National Executive Committee
34 Finance
35 General officers
36 Attendance at meetings
37 General Secretary: duties
38 General Secretary: appointment
39 Assistant General Secretaries
40 Annual conference
41 Special conferences (excluding alterations to these rules)
42 Standing Orders Committee
43 Industrial action
44 Standing orders
45 Alteration of rules
46 Dissolution
Appendices
A Standing orders for disciplinary hearings
B Standing orders for hearings of appeals against decisions of the Disciplinary Committee
C Standing orders for National Executive Committee meetings
D Divisional by-laws
E Rules for political fund
Last updated 16 September 2008