SECTION 109

The chairperson shall represent the union in civil matters and in court. As such, he shall: - be answerable to the union board; - implement the resolutions and decisions of the union board; - be the expenditure authorizing officer and order the execution of the union's revenue; - propose the union's organization chart and action plan; - prepare and present the accounts of the union; - conclude contracts in accordance with the instruments in force; - take out leases, contract loans and perform acts relating to the acquisition, sale, transaction, exchange, sharing or acceptance of gifts and legacies, within the forms laid down by regulation.