UpLift Knysna

UpLift Constitution   NAME The name of the organization shall be UpLift   AIMS The aim of the group is to UpLift Knysna, sponsor startup organizations and business’s and in return we will become associated and work together on projects and inform and stimulates public debate on the issues we face as we age. The Institute promotes development of sound, creative policies to address our common need for economic security, health care, and quality of life.   POWERS To further these aims the committee shall have power to:   a) Obtain, collect and receive money or funds by way of contributions, donations, grants and any other lawful method towards the aims of the Group.   (b) Associate local authorities, voluntary organizations and the residents of Knysna in a common effort to carry out the aims of the Group.   (c)     Do all such lawful things as will further the aims of the Group.   MEMBERSHIP (b)     The Management Committee shall have the power to approve or reject applications for membership or to terminate the membership of any member provided that the member shall have the right to be heard by the committee before a final decision is made.   MANAGEMENT   (a)     A Management Committee elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall manage the Group.   (b)     The committee shall consist of a chair, secretary, treasurer, and 3 other voting members.   (c)     The committee may co-opt up to a further 2 voting members who shall resign at the next Annual General Meeting.   (d)     The committee shall meet at least 2 times each year.   (e)     At least 3 committee members must be present at a committee meeting to be able to make decisions. (f)      A proper record of all transactions and meetings shall be kept.                    Responsibility of the Secretary.   GENERAL MEETINGS   (a)     An Annual General Meeting shall be held within 12 months of the date of the adoption of this constitution and each year thereafter.   (b)     Notices of the AGM shall be published 14 days beforehand and a report on the Group’s financial position for the previous year will be made available at the same time.   (c)     A Special General Meeting may be called at any time at the request of the committee, or not less than one quarter of the membership. A notice explaining the place, date, time and reason shall be sent to all members 14 days beforehand.   (d)     One third of membership or four members being present, whichever is the greater, shall enable a General Meeting to take place.   (e)     Proposals to change the constitution must be given in writing to the secretary at least 28 days before a general meeting and approved by a two thirds majority of those present and voting.   ACCOUNTS   (a)     The funds of the group including all donations, contributions and bequests, shall be paid into an account operated by the management committee. All cheques drawn on the account must be signed by at least two founders. (b)     The funds belonging to the group shall be applied only to further the aims of the group and reasonably compensate official members of the group. (c)     A current record of all income, funding and expenditure will be kept.   DISSOLUTION   (a)     The Group may be dissolved by a resolution passed by a simple two-thirds majority of those present and voting at a Special General Meeting.   (b)     If confirmed, the committee shall distribute any assets remaining after the payment of all bills to other charitable group(s) or organization(s) having aims similar to the Group or some other charitable purpose(s) as the Group may decide.   Signatures Have Been Removed For Security Reasons