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9(1)The common seal of a building society shall bear the registered name of the society.
(2)A building society shall not use any name or title other than its registered name.
(3)A building society may change its name by special resolution.
(4)Where a society changes its name in accordance with this paragraph notice of the change of name shall be sent to the central office and, unless the central office is of the opinion that the changed name is undesirable, the central office shall register the notice of the change of name and give the society a certificate of registration.
(5)A change of name shall take effect on the date on which the certificate of registration under sub-paragraph (4) above is issued or on such later date as may be specified in the certificate.
(6)The central office shall keep a copy of the certificate of registration issued under sub-paragraph (4) above in the public file of the society.
(7)A change of name shall not affect the rights and obligations of the society or of any of its members or of any other person concerned.
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