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and burden of the immigration on domestic taxpayers’ interests. The attempted coup has once brought a great threat to the association’s independent position in politics. But once the news reached the ears of the
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Also, in 2007, the abolition of the property tax and the wealth tax by alliance government was, to some degree, due to the association’s long-term campaign together with other organizations like the House Owners
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members shouldn’t be members of parliament, county council, city council. But there is no barrier to membership in parties or organizations. The rule is only designed to serve for the political independence of the association.
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don’t pay the fee or apply for quit. In other conditions, if a member brings some damage to the association obviously, the board can exclude it with 2/3 majority approval. The decision takes effect immediately.
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