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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