Rules 2002

Rule 27
Dissolution

(a) In the event of a delegate meeting recommending by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the votes cast that the union shall be dissolved, a ballot shall be taken of the total membership to determine whether the union shall or shall not be dissolved. If a simple majority of the votes cast in the ballot supports dissolution of the union, it shall be so dissolved.

(b) Any ballot paper sent through the post shall be addressed to the member’s last recorded address. Proof of posting shall be taken as proof of delivery of the ballot paper and the words in clause (a) above requiring a ballot of "the total membership" shall not be construed so as to invalidate the ballot on the grounds only that any member did not in fact receive the ballot paper so posted.

(c) Should it be so determined to dissolve the union, the NEC shall direct the realisation of the whole of the union’s assets, shall discharge all its lawful liabilities, and shall divide the surplus, if any, among the members in proportion to the length of their membership.