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[接上页] (2) A registered trade union that contravenes subsection (1) and every officer of a registered trade union, or other person, bound by the rules thereof to give or send the notice required by that subsection who fails to give or send the same shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $200. Cap 332 s 33 Application of funds PART V FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND RETURNS (1) The funds, other than the welfare and electoral funds (if any), of a registered trade union may, subject to the rules thereof and to the provisions of this Ordinance and the regulations, be expended only for the following purposes- (Amended 47 of 1988 s. 4) (a) the payment to officers and paid staff of the trade union of salaries, allowances and expenses incurred in dealing with the affairs of the trade union; (Amended 15 of 1971 s. 17; 18 of 1977 s. 4) (b) the payment of expenses for the administration of the trade union, including audit of the accounts of the funds thereof; (c) the prosecution or defence of any legal proceeding to which the trade union or any member thereof is a party, when such prosecution or defence is undertaken for the purpose of securing or protecting any rights of the trade union as such or any rights arising out of the relations of any member with his employer or with a person whom such member employs; (d) the conduct of trade disputes on behalf of the trade union or any member thereof; (e) the compensation of members for loss arising out of trade disputes; (f) the allocation of moneys for the provision and maintenance of a welfare fund; (g) purchase of bonds, securities or property; (h) payment of subscriptions, fees, contributions or donations to a registered trade union or other lawful association or combination established within Hong Kong; (Amended 47 of 1988 s. 3) (i) the promotion of entertainments;*(j) subject to the approval of the Chief Executive, contributions or donations to a trade union or other similar organization established outside Hong Kong whether or not such registered trade union is affiliated therewith; (Amended 15 of 1971 s. 17; 47 of 1988 s. 3; 102 of 1997 s. 4; 135 of 1997 s. 8) (k) the payment of fines imposed on the trade union for any offence of which it is convicted under this or any other Ordinance; (Added 15 of 1971 s. 17)*(l) any other purpose which the Chief Executive may approve. (Replaced 15 of 1971 s. 17. Amended 102 of 1997 s. 4; 135 of 1997 s. 8)(2) Without prejudice to section 49, a registered trade union that contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $500. ___________________________________________________________________ Note: * As to the suspension of operation of 102 of 1997, please see s. 3(1) of Cap 538. On 31 October 1997, that s. 3(1), to the extent that it was in effect immediately before 31 October 1997, ceased to have effect. Please see s. 12 of 135 of 1997. Cap 332 s 33A Electoral fund (1) If authorized by secret ballot of a majority of its voting members, a registered trade union may establish an electoral fund out of which may be paid- (a) expenses incurred directly or indirectly by a candidate or prospective candidate for election to a District Council or the Legislative Council; (b) expenses for the holding of a meeting or the preparation and distribution of literature or documents in support of a candidate or prospective candidate for election to a District Council or the Legislative Council; and (c) expenses related to the registration of electors or the selection of a candidate for election to a District Council or the Legislative Council. (Amended 8 of 1999 s. 89; 78 of 1999 s. 7)(2) A registered trade union shall not compel a member to contribute to the electoral fund and the union shall not make contribution to the fund a condition for admission to the union or continuing as a member with full membership rights in the union. (3) A registered trade union shall not pay money out of an electoral fund until rules under paragraph (j)(iii) of the Schedule 2 have been registered by the Registrar under section 18. (4) A registered trade union that contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $500. (Added 47 of 1988 s. 5) Cap 332 s 33B Electoral expenses resolution (1) Where no electoral fund is established under section 33A, a registered trade union, if authorized by secret ballot of a majority of its voting members present at a general meeting or of a majority of members' representatives present at a general meeting where the rules of the trade union allow voting by members' representative, may pay for expenses referred to in section 33A(1). (2) An authorization under this section must limit the expenditures to a specific election and specify the maximum amount authorized. (Added 47 of 1988 s. 5) Cap 332 s 34 Use of funds for political purposes Except as permitted under sections 33A and 33B, the funds of a registered trade union shall not, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere- |