(1) A complaint may be made by any member of the association that some other member of the association

(a) has persistently refused or neglected to comply with a provision or provisions of these Rules; or
(b) has persistently and wilfully acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the association.

(2) On receiving such a complaint, the committee shall:

(a) cause notice of the complaint to be served on the member concerned; and
(b) give the member at least 14 days from the time the notice is served within which to make submissions to the committee in connection with the complaint; and
(c) take into consideration any submissions made by the member in connection with the complaint.

(3) The committee may, by resolution, expel the member from the association or suspend the member from membership of the association if, after considering the complaint and any submissions made in connection with the complaint, it is satisfied that the facts alleged in the complaint have been proved.

(4) If the committee expels or suspends a member, the secretary shall, within 7 days after the action is taken, cause written notice to be given to the member of the action taken, of the reasons given by the committee for having taken that action and of the member’s right of appeal under Rule 13.

(5) The expulsion or suspension does not take effect:

(a) until the expiration of the period within which the member is entitled to appeal against the resolution concerned; or
(b) if within that period the member exercises the right of appeal, unless and until the association confirms the resolution under Rule 13(5), whichever is the later.