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§ 10 General rules
Clause 1
A local branch cannot discontinue without the approval of the district board. If a
local branch discontinues, all its assets shall be transferred to the party district.
Clause 2
Additional clauses to the rules for a local branch can be adopted at the annual general
meeting of the local branch. Such clauses must not conflict with or rescind the
content of the constitution.
Clause 3
Only the ordinary party congress can amend or set aside these rules. A local branch
may apply to the national board of the party for a dispensation from these rules.
Chapter 5 The rules for Social Democratic
associations and clubs
§ 1 The association/club’s purpose
The Social Democratic association is responsible for:
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opinion forming in favour of the party, its ideas and policies,
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shaping local Social Democratic policies in dialogue with the electors,
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member development and contacts with members,
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development of the value of membership.
§ 2 Organisation
The social democratic association/club is the local organisation of the party. Its area
of operation is set out in the organisation plan of the local branch.
§ 3 Membership and fees
Clause 1
Membership in the association/club is granted to every person who recognises the
party’s constitution.