Section 23: Keeping of records

23. Keeping of records (1) Every treasurer shall keep a register of members in the approved manner and a record of all monies received and paid by him for or on behalf of the trade union and shall— (a) in respect of each accounting period; (b) on his resignation; (c) on the expiry of his term of office; or (d) whenever required to do so by the rules of the trade union, render to the trade union a true account of all monies received and paid by him since his appointment or since he last rendered an account, whichever is the later. (2) The books and accounts kept under subsection (1) shall be audited by the auditor at least once a year. (3) Where an office bearer leaves office, he shall hand over to his successor or to the trade union any funds or property of the trade union in his possession, custody or under his control, failing which the trade union may sue the office bearer before a District Court to recover such funds or property. (4) Every secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings including branch meetings of a trade union.