16.4.3 Such member acts in a manner considered by the General Council to be detrimental to the interest of the Congress. 16.4.4 The trade union represented by the member cease to be a member of the Congress. 16.4.5 A member union of the Congress whose member of the General Council has lost his/her position under 16.4.2 and 16.4.3 shall have the right to appeal to any General or Extraordinary Conference of the Congress. 16.4.6 Any union whose General Council member ceases to be a member of the General Council in any manner other that as provided for under Clause 16.4.1- 16.4.3 above shall, within four weeks after such cessation of membership, furnish the Secretary General of the Congress with the name of the new representative of the union or organization, and the Secretary General shall immediately submit such to the General Council. 16.4.7 Any person nominated by a member organization to be its General Council representative shall automatically become a member of the General Council upon receipt of his/ her nomination by Secretary General. 16.5 Powers and Functions of the General Council: 16.5.1 The powers and duties of the General Conference shall be delegated to the General Council in between meetings of the Conference. 16.5.2 In addition to any other powers delegated to it by the Conference the General Council shall have the power to: 16.5.2.1Approve, sanction or disapprove any contractual arrangements or commitments or any other decisions proposed by the National Executive. 16.5.2.2 Upon the resolution of the General Council, mediate in disputes or assist in dealing with problems within or between member organizations. 16.5.2.3 Set up a Disciplinary Committee of the General Council, mediate in disputes or assist in dealing within or between member organizations. 16.5.2.4 Consider, set aside or suspend, after charges have been preferred, a member trade union, associate member organization and officer or official for action deemed by the Council to be in contravention of this Constitution, or against the interest of any worker or other member trade unions or associate member organizations. Suspension shall be applicable to a member who: i) Is convicted of an offence involving dishonest or any other offence which contravenes the policies, principles and aims of the Congress or brings the Congress into disrepute. ii) Willfully or without reasonable cause fails to carry out his/her duties or acts in contravention of the constitution and the standing orders. Page 13 of 25