Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

38.   First general meeting

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    (1)   This section does not apply to a society continued under this Act.

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    (2)   Within 2 months of the date of its registration, a society shall hold a general meeting at which all members are entitled to be present and to vote.

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    (3)   Despite subsection (2), where the board applies to the Registrar, he or she may extend the time for holding the general meeting.

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    (4)   The business at the general meeting mentioned in subsection (2) must include—

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      (a)     the adoption of the by-laws;

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      (b)     the adoption of forms of share certificates and records of the society;

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      (c)     the authorising of the issue of shares;

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      (d)     the appointment of an auditor to hold office until the next annual general meeting;

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      (e)     the making of banking arrangements; and

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      (f)     the transaction of any other business.