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[接上页] (11) The general order of business to be taken up at the Annual Convention shall be prepared by the Assembly in the form of an agenda, but any matter pertaining to the Baha'i Faith introduced by any of the delegates may upon motion and vote be taken up as part of the Convention deliberations. (12) The election of the members of the Assembly shall be by plurality vote of the delegates recognized by the outgoing Assembly, i.e., the members elected shall be the nine persons receiving the greatest number of votes on the first ballot cast by delegates present at the Annual Convention and delegates whose ballots have been transmitted to the Secretary of the Assembly by mail. In case, by reason of a tie vote or votes, the full membership is not determined on the first ballot, then one or more additional ballots shall be taken on the persons tied until all nine members are elected. (13) All business transacted at the Annual Convention shall be recorded and preserved in the records of the Assembly. (14) Vacancies in the membership of the Assembly shall be filled by a plurality vote of the delegates composing the Annual Convention which elected the Assembly, the ballot to be taken by correspondence or in any other manner decided upon by the Assembly. 10. Power to vest in the Assembly Whatever functions and powers are not specifically attributed to local spiritual assemblies in this constitution shall be considered vested in the Assembly, which body is authorized to delegate such discretionary functions and powers as it deems necessary and advisable to the local spiritual assemblies within its jurisdiction. 11. Method of selection of candidates In order to preserve the spiritual character and purpose of Baha'i elections, the practice of nominations or any other electoral method detrimental to a silent and prayerful election shall not prevail, so that each elector may vote for none but those whom prayer and reflection have inspired him to uphold. 12. Duties of members of assemblies Among the most outstanding and sacred duties incumbent upon those who have been called upon to initiate, direct and co-ordinate the affairs of the Baha'i Faith as members of local, regional or national spiritual assemblies are to win by every means in their power the confidence and affection of those whom it is their privilege to serve; to investigate and acquaint themselves with the considered views, the prevailing sentiments and the personal convictions of those whose welfare it is their solemn obligation to promote; to purge their deliberations and the general conduct of their affairs of self-contained aloofness, the suspicion of secrecy, the stifling atmosphere of dictatorial assertiveness and of every word and deed that may savour of partiality, self-centredness and prejudice; and while retaining the sacred right of final decision in their hands, to invite discussion, ventilate grievances, welcome advice, and foster the sense of inter-dependence and co-partnership, of understanding and mutual confidence between themselves and all other Baha'is. 13. Amendment of the constitution This constitution may be amended by majority vote of the Assembly at any of its regular or special meetings, provided that at least fourteen days prior to the date fixed for the said meeting a copy of the proposed amendment or amendments is mailed to each member of the Assembly by the Secretary. (Enacted 1988) Cap 1143 Sched 2 PROPERTIES VESTED [section 8] Item Description Held Under 1. 1/720th equal and undivided share of and in Kowloon Inland Lot No. 8219 and the Extension thereto Conditions of Re-Grant No. 7135 and Conditions of Extension No. 8555 2. Lot 1703 in Lamma Demarcation District 3 New Grant No. 4466 3. 40/960th equal undivided shares of and in the Remaining Portion of Section P of Inland Lot No. 1149 and the Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. 1149 Crown Lease dated 23rd July 1902 (Enacted 1988) |