1. Once at least in every year, the accounts of the association shall be examined, and the correctness of the statement of receipts and disbursements and balance sheet ascertained by a qualified accountant or a firm of qualified accountants who shall act as auditor or auditors.

2. The auditor or auditors shall be appointed at the annual general meeting, and their remuneration shall be fixed by the executive council.

3. The auditor or auditors shall hold office until the next annual general meeting, and shall be eligible for re-election. Any casual vacancy in such office may be filed by the council.

4. The auditor or auditors shall be supplied with copies of the statement of receipts and disbursements, and balance sheet intended to be laid before the association at the annual general meeting one month at least before the meeting to which the same are to be submitted, and it shall be their duty to examine the same with the accounts and vouchers relating thereto, and to report thereon.

5. The auditor or auditors shall at all reasonable times have access to the books and accounts of the Association.