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BYE-LAW 9 (p) To appoint judicial and appeal personnel in accordance with Regulation 18; (q) At any meeting of the Council it shall have power to elect to membership of World Rugby any national Rugby Football Union or Association. Such Union or Association shall be proposed and seconded by Representatives of at least two Foundation Unions and its election must be supported by a majority of at least three-quarters of the Representatives present; (r) Without prejudice to the generality of these Bye-Laws, the Council may expel or suspend from membership of World Rugby or impose such other punishment or penalty, including a fine, as it considers fit on a Union or Association for any infringement of the Bye-Laws or the Regulations or for any conduct which in the opinion of the Council is prejudicial to the interests of World Rugby or of the Game or which may bring World Rugby or the Game or any Persons, Administrators or Officials into disrepute. 9.5 Annual and Interim Meetings The Council shall meet biannually (“Annual Meeting” and “Interim Meeting”) normally in Dublin in March/April/May and October/November respectively to be determined by the Council. Provided, however, that they may be held at such other occasions, time or times and place or places as a majority of the Council may agree, or failing agreement, in Dublin on a date to be fixed by the Officers as defined in Bye-Law 9.7. The Annual and Interim Meetings shall have the same powers. The Annual and Interim Meetings shall be held for the transaction as appropriate of the business required in accordance with the Powers of Council set out in Bye-Law 9.4. 9.6 Special Meetings If so directed by the Council (or if so requested by no fewer than eight (8) Unions or Associations represented on the Council), the Chief Executive Officer of World Rugby shall convene a special meeting of the Council (“Special Meeting”) for any purpose. Additionally, the Chief Executive Officer of World Rugby shall convene a Special Meeting if so directed by the Executive Committee for the purpose of considering proposed alterations to the Bye-Laws, Regulations Relating to the Game, General Regulations or the Laws of the Game subject to Bye-Law 9.11.8 below. The purpose for which the Special Meeting is being convened shall be notified by the Chief Executive Officer to every Union and Association at least six (6) weeks prior to the date fixed for the Special Meeting unless the Council, in case of extreme urgency, agree by a three-quarter majority that a shorter period of notice may be given. Last update: 14 January, 2015 45


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