Use of Federation Funds
7.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Regulation 7, the funds of the Federation shall not be used:
(a)to support a political party or to promote directly or indirectly a person’s candidature in a Parliamentary, European Assembly or local government election; or
(b)to contribute to the funds of a political party or trade union or of any body or organisation not connected with the police service or its welfare or with the carrying out of charitable work for the welfare of others.
(2) Subject as aforesaid and to any provisions contained in the Rules, the funds of the Federation may be used for any purposes which the Management Committee may determine to be necessary or expedient in the interests of the Federation, its members or its former members.