Section 26: Regulations

(1) The Council may, subject to the provisions of this Act, make regulations generally for the purposes of this Act, and without prejudice to the generality of the regulations may provide for —
(a) the functions and responsibilities of the Director-General and the secretary;
(b) the disciplinary control of all officers and staff of the Institute;
(c) matters concerning —
(i) membership of the Institute,
(ii) annual subscriptions,
(iii) annual general meetings and extraordinary general meetings of the members of the Institute, the regulations of the conduct of the meetings, and matters which may be dealt with at such meetings, and
(iv) appointment to the offices of Patron and Vice Patrons of the Institute; and
(d) such other matters as the Minister may approve.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in the provisions of this section, the first meeting of the Council shall be summoned by the Minister, on such day after the appointed day, as he may think fit.
(3) Regulations made under subsection (1) shall not have effect until they are approved by the Council, and when so approved they shall be published in the Federal Government Gazette.