| To make provision for the incorporation of The Hong Kong Institute of Housing and for matters connected therewith. [9 May 1997](Originally 34 of 1997) Cap 507 s 1 Short title PART I PRELIMINARY This Ordinance may be cited as The Hong Kong Institute of Housing Ordinance. Cap 507 s 2 Interpretation In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "Constitution" (章程) means the constitution of the Institute referred to in section 10 for the time being in force; "General Council" (理事会) means the General Council of the Institute established under section 7; "Institute" (学会) means The Hong Kong Institute of Housing incorporated by section 3; "member" (会员) means a person whose name is currently included in the Register of members of the Institute; "President" (会长) means the person referred to as President of the Institute in section 7 and any person acting as President in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution; "Register" (名册) means the Register of members of the Institute kept in accordance with the Constitution; "Secretary" (秘书) means the honorary secretary of the Institute appointed under the provisions of the Constitution; "year" (年度) means the financial year of the Institute commencing and ending on such dates each year in accordance with the Constitution except that the period from the incorporation of the Institute to 31 March next thereafter shall be deemed to be a financial year. Cap 507 s 3 Incorporation of The Hong Kong Institute of Housing PART II THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF HOUSING (1) The Hong Kong Institute of Housing shall be a body corporate and shall be known as "The Hong Kong Institute of Housing" which shall in that name have perpetual succession and shall be capable of suing and being sued and, subject to this Ordinance, of doing and suffering all such other acts and things as bodies corporate may lawfully do and suffer. (2) The Institute shall have a common seal which shall not be affixed except pursuant to a resolution of the General Council, and unless provided otherwise in the Constitution, in the presence of a member of the General Council and of the Secretary, or such other person appointed in his place by the General Council, each of whom shall sign his name. (3) Any document purporting to be duly executed under the common seal of the Institute authenticated in accordance with subsection (2) shall be received in evidence and shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be a document so executed. Cap 507 s 4 Objects of the Institute The objects of the Institute are, subject to this Ordinance- (a) to promote the standards and ideals of the science and art of the profession of housing management; (b) to provide a central organization for those engaged in the profession for the promotion of management of housing estates and property by properly trained and qualified housing practitioners, and generally to foster the improvement of housing in all respects; (c) to provide opportunities for the acquisition and dissemination of technical information by and among members of the profession with a view to improving standards of efficiency; (d) to select, train and test by examination and to grant certificates and diplomas and to award prizes to persons desirous of entering the profession or obtaining advancement therein; (e) to co-operate with other bodies and persons in Hong Kong and elsewhere in connection with all or any of the Institute's objectives; (f) to advance and promote learning and education of the profession and to offer and provide management, teaching and any other service whatsoever for the education of the profession; (g) to organize and arrange conventions, conference, meetings, lectures, classes, exhibitions, demonstrations, displays, shows and gatherings of any kind whatsoever so as to further the profession; (h) to print and publish any publication, newspaper, periodicals, books or leaflets for the promotion or advancement of the objectives of the Institute; (i) to promote, support and protect the character, status and interests of housing managers in Hong Kong; (j) to maintain and promote the usefulness of the profession of housing managers for the public advantage; and (k) to do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects as the General Council may consider appropriate. Cap 507 s 5 Powers of the Institute Subject to this Ordinance the General Council may, on behalf of the Institute, do all such things as are necessary for, or incidental or conducive to the better carrying out of the objects of the Institute, and, in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, may- (a) acquire, take on lease, purchase, hold and enjoy any property and sell, let or otherwise dispose of the same; (b) enter into any contract; (c) provide appropriate amenities for members; (d) employ staff; (e) provide residential accommodation for staff and visiting guests; |
