Section 18: Meetings of trade unions

18. Meetings of trade unions (1) Every trade union shall hold an annual general assembly not later than 3 months after its accounting date. (2) The notice convening an annual general assembly shall be published, not later than 21 days before the date of the assembly, in 2 daily newspapers, and shall specify— (a) that the assembly is convened as an annual general assembly; and (b) the matters to be considered at the assembly. E9A – 15 [Issue 9] Employment Relations Act (3) Every trade union shall, at its annual general assembly, consider— (a) the statement of accounts of the trade union for the preceding accounting period; (b) the election of officers in accordance with its rules; and (c) the appointment of auditors in accordance with its rules.