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Membership & Governamce

Membership & Governance

Membership is open to persons or institutions who subscribe to this constitution and such other persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time admit members, not less than 3 persons shall be members of the organization, provided that a member shall cease to be a member if:

  • He gives one month’s notice in writing to the Board of Directors about their intention to resign from membership. Upon the expiry of such notice he shall cease to be a member but his liability to contribute to the funds of the organization in the event of its being wound up or dissolve shall continue for one year from the expiry of such notice.
  • If he/sheis removed from membership by the vote of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Organization at an extraordinary General Assembly of the Foundation specially convened and at which he has been given a reasonable opportunity of attending and being heard. A founder member will in such casebe active in Organization activities but shall remain a life member of theOrganization.
  • Membership shall be voluntary, but dependent on the level of involvement in fulfilling the Organizations objectives.

CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP 

  • Full membership: open to all persons that meet the eligibility criteria as laid down in section 3.1 of this constitution.
  • Associate Membership: non-profit institutions active in development, which do not meet the Full membership eligibility criteria as laid down in section 3.1 of this constitution.
  • Honorary Membership: an individual who has made unique, seminal contribution to the field of social work is eligible for election to Honorary Membership. The number of Honorary Members cannot exceed one (1) in a calendar year. Under extraordinary circumstances, the Board of Directors may exceed the normal yearly limitation. Election required the unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. A Member of the Organization may nominate someone to the status of Honorary Membership by sending a brief (no longer than one page) advocacy statement discussion the candidate to the Chairman Board of Directors.
  • Trustees: these are the founding members of the Foundation.

RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS

  • Full membership:
    1. Attend the General Assembly and participate fully where possible and by recommending the Organization as much as possible.
    2. Pay registration and annual subscription fees of 10,000UGX.
    3. Explore Accounts of the Organization
    4. Vote and stand for electable positions in the Organization.
    5. Training programs organized by the Organization.
  • Associate Membership:
    1. Attend the GeneralAssembly
    2. Participate fully where possible and by recommending the Organization.
    3. Explore Accounts of the Organization.
    4. Access to information regarding new sources of funding
    5. Exemption to provincial registration fees.
    6. Act as ambassadors to the Organization
  • Trustees:
    1. Attend the General Assembly
    2. Support and advise the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer on fulfilling their tasks and duties.
    3. May define the tasks and duties of the Board of Directors and stipulate their rules of procedure.
    4. Elect three of their members as representatives of the Board of Directors.
    5. Act in an honorary capacity. They are liable for intent and gross negligence.

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Voting at General Assembly

  1. Every member shall have one vote, provided that when any matter affecting a member personally comes before the meeting, although he may be present at it, he shall not be entitled to vote on the question and Chairman may require him to withdraw during the discussion, and he shall in the case withdraw accordingly.
  1. On a poll, votes will be cast in person; therefore, members not present are not entitled to vote
  2. At any General Assembly a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall be decided by a show of hands or by ballot as may be deemed appropriate by the members present. Only fully paid members are entitled to a vote.
  3. In case of an equality of votes, whether on a show of hands or on a poll, the Chairman of the meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote.