Approved Associations & Affiliates of the Chamber

Rule 17 : Approved Associations

Eligibility

An Association or other body of persons-

a) properly constituted,

b) consisting of persons who are engaged in trade or industry in Sri Lanka, which in the opinion of the Chamber Committee, makes a significant contribution to national economic value; and

c) has objects which are not in conflict with or contrary to the objects of the Chamber,

is eligible but not entitled, to be recognized as an Approved Association of the Chamber.

Privileges

a) A member who satisfies the eligibility criteria in Rule 22, may with the approval of the Chamber Committee, represent the Association on the Committee.

b) Representative serves on the Chamber Committee for the duration of the term of office of the Committee in office at the time of such nomination;

c) Eligible Representative shall be entitled to attend meetings of the Chamber Committee.

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Rule 18 : Affiliated Chamber

Eligibility

A Chamber of Commerce-

a) having objects which are not in conflict with or contrary to the objects of the Chamber; and

b) consisting of members who are engaged in trade or industry in Sri Lanka; or

being situated in a foreign country, is composed of members who are engaged in trade with Sri Lanka ; or

c) otherwise interested in exchanging information or collaborating with the Chamber

is eligible but not entitled, to be admitted as an Affiliated Chamber.

Privileges

a) A nominee of an affiliated Chamber, who is acceptable to the Chamber Committee, may be appointed a member of the Committee;

b) Nominee serves on the Chamber Committee for the duration of the term of office of the Committee in office at the time of such nomination;

c) Nominee shall be entitled to attend meetings of the Chamber Committee.

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Rule 19 : Affiliated Member

Eligibility

A body of persons-

a) properly constituted on the initiative of the Chamber,

b) not engaged in a trade or industry but engaged in the discharge of functions and services that have value across sectors to all private sector entities; and

c) has objects that are not in conflict with or contrary to the objects of the Chamber

Privileges

a) A nominee who is eligible in terms of Rule 22, may be appointed a member of the Committee;

b) Nominee serves on the Chamber Committee for the duration of the term of office of the Committee in office at the time of such nomination.

c) Nominee shall be entitled to attend meetings of the Chamber Committee.