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Article 10 of the Saudi Alimony Fund Statute

المادة 10 من تنظيم صندوق النفقة

The article regulates the board's meetings: at least every 3 months, a quorum of a majority of members including the chair or his deputy, decisions by majority, and the General Manager attending without a vote.

Official text (Arabic)

This article has not been amended since the law was issued.

1- يجتمع المجلس بدعوة من رئيسه كل ثلاثة أشهر على الأقل، أو كلما دعت الحاجة إلى ذلك, ويكون الاجتماع صحيحاً إذا حضره أغلبية الأعضاء، على أن يكون من بينهم الرئيس أو من ينوب عنه.

2- تصدر قرارات المجلس بأغلبية أصوات الأعضاء الحاضرين، وفي حال تساوي الأصوات يرجح الجانب الذي يصوت معه رئيس الاجتماع.

3- تثبت مداولات المجلس وقراراته في محاضر يوقعها رئيس الاجتماع وأعضاؤه الحاضرون.

4- يحضر المدير العام للصندوق اجتماعات المجلس دون أن يكون له حق التصويت على القرارات, ويتولى عرض الموضوعات المدرجة في جدول الأعمالK والإشراف على إعداد القرارات اللازمة.

This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers

Article 10 explained in plain English

Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.

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Frequently asked questions about Article 10 of the Saudi Alimony Fund Statute

How often does the Alimony Fund's board meet?

At least every three months, or whenever needed, on its chairman's invitation.

When is a board meeting valid?

If a majority of the members attend and they include the chairman or whoever stands in for him.

Does the General Manager vote on the board?

No. He attends the meetings without the right to vote.

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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.