7With respect to applications for election as members—
(1)Every application shall, in the first instance, be considered by the Master’s court, who shall make a report as to the qualification and suitability of the applicant;
(2)The application along with such report shall thereafter be circulated to every member;
(3)Any member who wishes to object to an application must do so in writing to the secretary within 21 days of the date on which the said application is circulated;
(4)The application shall be remitted, within 42 days of the date on which the said application is circulated, to the Master’s court;
(5)After considering any objections lodged as aforesaid, the Master’s court may elect the applicant by a ballot in which at least 8 of their number vote for his election;
(6)If the application is refused by the Master’s court, the applicant within 14 days of being notified of such refusal, may notify the secretary in writing that he wishes to appeal; and
(7)If the applicant does appeal as aforesaid, the application shall be submitted to a general meeting of the Company where the Company may elect the applicant by a ballot in which at least two-thirds of the members present and voting vote for his election.