Section 16. Governing body defined.

The governing body of the society shall be the governors, council, directors, committee, trustees or other body to whom by the rules and regulations of the society the management of its affairs is entrusted. STATE AMENDMENTS Haryana Amendment of section 16 of Central Act 21 of 1860.-- In section 16 of the principal Act, after the words and signs "committee, trustees,", the words "trustee mandal" shall be inserted. [Vide Haryana Act 14 of 2007, s. 5] Insertion of section 16A in Central Act 21 of 1860.-- After section 16 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely: -- "16A. Duties, functions and powers of governing body.-- The duties, functions and powers of governing body of the society shall be such as may be prescribed.". [Vide Haryana Act 14 of 2007, s. 6]