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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 9

of inspection twice a year. Such inspections shall count as parades,
as before mentioned.

FORMATION OF VOLUNTEER COMPANIES OR UNITS.

538. Persons wishing to form Volunteer companies or units
     should place themselves in communication with the O.C. the
     District, who shall submit the offer of their services, together with
     his remarks or recommendations, for consideration.

539. In considering the offer of the services of a new unit or
     company, regard shall be had to the number and description of the
     units or companies already existing in the same district, to the cir-
     cumstances of the locality, and to the limits imposed by the amount
     placed at the disposal of the Government by Parliament in the
     Defence vote. It is therefore necessary that, in forwarding such
     offers of services, it should be stated :—

(i.) The circumstances which appear to render it advisable to
sanction the formation of the proposed unit or company.

(ii.) The place proposed for the headquarters of the unit or
company, and the proposed designation.

(iii.) The number of persons who are prepared to enrol them-
selves, being subjects of His Majesty by birth or
naturalisation.

(iv.) For Artillery: Where it is proposed that the artillery
practice shall be carried on, and whether such practice
will interfere with the safety or convenience of the
public.

(v.) For other Arms: That the use of a rifle-range has been
secured, and the situation thereof; the extent of range
afforded, which must not be less than 600 yards, and that
perfect arrangements can be made to secure the safety
and convenience of the public.

(vi.) That a safe storehouse and magazine for any arms and
ammunition which may be issued will be provided.

(vii.) And that the proposed officers of the new unit or
company are fit and proper persons.

DISBANDMENT OF VOLUNTEER UNIT OR COMPANY.

540. When a Volunteer unit or company is about to be dis-
     banded, the O.C. the District shall make immediate arrangements
     for the return to store of all arms, accoutrements, and Government
     property on issue, and for the payment of the cost of such articles
     as may be deficient or damaged; and on his report that this has
     been done, the assent of the Governor shall be obtained for the
     disbandment of the unit or company.

RULES OF NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

541. The object of this Association is to encourage proficiency in
     rifle shooting in the Defence Forces of New Zealand.

542. The executive shall consist of a patron, who shall be His
     Excellency the Governor, and of a vice-patron, who shall be the
     Minister. The president of the executive shall be the Com-
     mandant of the Defence Forces. The executive committee shall
     consist of seven members. The executive committee shall be
     nominated annually prior to the 1st day of April (on which date
     the function of the former committee shall cease) by the Com-
     mandant, and approved by the Minister.

543. The annual meeting of the executive shall be held at
     Wellington in the month of March.

544. The executive shall have power to arrange a programme
     and compile rules and regulations for the annual prize meeting of the
     Association, and to allot any grant that the Government may make
     to the Association, or any other funds of the Association, in prizes
     for such meeting, or in such other manner as they may think fit for
     the benefit of the Association.

545. The executive may appoint an executive officer from the
     members of the executive, and delegate what powers they may
     have and think fit to him. They may also appoint other persons
     to assist them in carrying out the programme of the annual meet-
     ing. They shall annually, and prior to the annual meeting, appoint
     an auditor or auditors, who will as soon as may be after the annual
     meeting, draw up and present a balance-sheet for presentation to
     the next meeting of the executive.

546. All property of the Association shall be deemed to be the
     property of the executive.

547. The executive shall have power to alter, amend, or cancel
     any portion of the programme or regulations for the annual
     prize meeting.