CONSTITUTION OF SOCIAL MAINSTREAMING FOR GENDER EQUALITY
ORGANIZATION (SMGEO).
Morogoro,
Tanzania.
PREAMBLE
We,
the undersigned of the present Constitution believe that gender discrimination
and imbalance are the challenges that jeopardize the stability and wellbeing of
the society in present and future generation, thus SMGEO as Non-Profit
Organization are engaging to restore and promote equal integration of both male
and female as well as disadvantages groups in the development projects for
community benefit.
Article
I.NAME OF ORGANIZATION
The
name of this Organization shall be Social Mainstreaming for Equality Organization
(SMGEO)
Article
II. LOCATION
The
physical address of the head office of the Organization shall be BOX 6444
Morogoro, Tanzania opposite CCM -Sabasaba Buildings. Email: smgeo2015@gmail.com
Where
necessary upon the decision of the Board
shall be branches office of the Organization elsewhere in which projects
are operated
Article III. VISION
A
society that upholds gender equality, dignity, respect and fairness for all in
order to meet socio-economic development,
Article IV. MISSION
Article
V. STATEMENT OF BELIEF
The
Organization affirms hereafter that:
Equality
for male and female as well as disadvantaged groups in whole process of
development in the society. Meaning to say “Without Gender equality no
development”,
i.
Achievement of equality in the society
needs facilitation and awareness majority on real means of gender and it’s
aspects in the society
ii.
Cultural norms and practices that mostly
practiced in our society should be looked in order to analyze tradition
practices that bar equal participation in whole process of development,
Article
VI. PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
The
purpose of this Organization shall be:
i.
To provide teachings and information
that promotes equal integration of both male and female as well as
disadvantaged groups including Blind, Cripple, Albinisms, and Deaf in the whole
process of development.
ii.
To help society & individuals
willing to make equal opportunity in ownership, access and control.
iii.
To create employment through projects
established by Organization including agricultural and entrepreneurial
activities established by organization.
iv.
To propagate notions that promotes
gender relation in the community.
v.
To provide facts that reveal actual
situation of gender issues on the society and it\s impact to the society
vi.
To promote sustainable use of
environments through a forestation and re-afforestation program by integration
for both male and female in the community.
vii.
To create harmony and sense of
belongingness for both in the community.
viii.
To restore the image of gender and it’s
perception in the society.
ix.
To promote gender awareness in the
society within the society.
x.
To provide necessary knowledge on the
issues of facts on Gender matters within the society.
Article
VII. OBJECTIVES OF ORGANIZATION
By
virtue of the Organization’s purpose and statement of belief set forth herein,
the Organization’s objectives shall be:
i.
To raise
awareness, understanding and knowledge on health on various diseases including HIV/AIDS and other STD’s as well as other diseases affecting
Tanzanians people in general in their respectively areas.
ii.
Preservation of environment from
destruction and the use of other sources like biogas for domestic activities.
iii.
To conduct demonstration to address
various matters pertaining in the society like gender violence’s
iv.
To make socio-economic researches and
analysis for community development benefit.
v.
To promote Good Agricultural Practices
(GAP’s) in all types of agriculture.
vi.
To create programmes of facilitating and
evaluation of Gender Based Violence to the community
vii.
Establishment of social services centers
like schools, hospitals and orphan’s centers to meet Tanzania Development
Vision 2025 as well as International
Development Vision
viii.
To create and establish theatre/
Artisans group that shall promote gender equality, dignity and influence socio-
economic development in the community.
Article:
VIII. APPLICATION OF PENAL CODE,
The
Organization shall be abide with United Republic of Tanzania constitution and
related laws
Article
IX MEMBERSHIP AND STAKEHOLDERS
Sub
article 1, Membership
Membership
of Organization are based on individuals at all levels, SMGEO has mainly three
types of membership
Sub
article 2; Categories of membership
i.
Founding
members-These shall consist of all members who devoted
their efforts, time, moral and materials support in establishing the
organization registered.
ii.
Honorary
members-Shall include person other these mentioned above
who in one way or another have made substantial contribution towards the
achievement of the objectives of the organization.
iii.
Ordinary
/Joining members- these are member of the organization which join the organization after its
registration
Sub
article 3; Qualification for Membership
The
qualification for membership shall be the following
a)
To be dedicated local Tanzania aged 18 and above with interest to support the
motives of the organization.
b)
To agree and accept the conditions set out in this constitution.
c)
To subscribe to the objectives of the organization.
d)
To pay registration fee, annual contribution, and any other fees as may be
determined by the General Meeting.
e) Should be
willing to volunteer in the organization.
a)
All incoming members shall fill in an application form and submit it to the
Executive Secretary.
b)
The Executive Secretary shall table the application form to the Executive
committee for scrutiny and approval.
c)
The Executive Secretary shall submit the proposal of admission to the General
Meeting for approval.
d)
The Executive Secretary shall notify membership status to the successful
applicant after general meeting approval
Sub
article 5; Obligation of SMGEO Members
i.
SMGEO membership is a voluntary and entrance fee is Tshs.
100,000/=. A member can just pay more than this amount if wishes to. Entrance
fee once paid is non-refundable.
ii.
Anyone who want to volunteer as part of his or her training or
field studying in the organization
should contribute to the organization monthly Tshs 100,000 for a Tanzanian
while USD 550 per for Non-Tanzanian.
Those basic needs such as accommodation and meals shall be his or her own cost
during his or her training time but where necessary the organization will
support volunteer to meet his or her targeted goal.
iii.
There shall be registration form for application for
volunteers that will be filled by applicants.
iv.
Annual fee payment is Tshs. 50,000/= per member per annum for
each member of an organization
v.
All payments of membership and volunteering should be done at
bank account an organization and bank receipts shall be given to the
organization for proof.
i.
Subject to this constitution, to be elected to any leadership
position in the organization, and subject to be qualified
ii.
To be elected or to vote in the election of leaders according
to its qualifications.
iii.
To attend the annual general meetings and extra ordinary
meetings.
iv.
To settle his/her financial obligations to SMGEO on a timely
basis.
v.
To corporate with organization’s leadership to ensure that
the organization objectives are achieved.
vi.
To be responsible to initiatives of organization’s leadership
in the promotion of various activities as they relate to the objects and
function of the society.
Sub article 7: Duties of SMGEO Members
i.
To defend the organization’s vision, mission and objectives.
ii.
To do all such lawful things that may bring about the
organization sustainability
iii.
To suggest amendments to the constitution.
iv.
To participate and be heard in all meetings.
v.
To call an emergency meeting if the opinion will be accepted
with more than 2/3 of the members.
vi.
To know all the progress steps of the organization.
Sub
article 8; Termination of membership
Membership
shall cease to exist on any of the following grounds: -
i.
A member ceases to exist by reason of
death.
ii.
If the member is conducting him or herself
in a manner not designed to promote the good name of the organization (see the
rules of conduct).
iii.
Individual decision of discontinuing to
be a member by written note
iv.
Any act or commission, which in the
opinion of the General Assembly causes damage to the organization.
v.
Misconduct leading to disruption of
activities of organization
vi.
Becomes of unsound mind and is found lunatic.
vii.
If member does not meet the conditions
of the organization
viii.
If member fails to attend two continuous
meeting he/she suppose to attend without course.
ix.
Is found quilt of offences against
humanity
x.
Failure to perform duties as a member
due to sickness or other serious constraints.
xi.
Failure to pay fees and subscriptions for a
period of one year
xii.
Voluntary resignation. A member may
resign by writing a letter of resignation from membership and general meeting
will be informed
CHAPTER
TWO
Article X;.ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OFFICE BEARERS
A: ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
The Organization shall have following organs
a) The General Assembly
b) The Board of Directors
c) The Executive
Committee
Sub article 1: The General Assembly
i. There shall ordinarily be convened at The General Assembly
a of the organization once in every year at a place and time to be determined
by the Executive Committee but shall be held not later than 31st December in year.
ii. Any other The General Assembly of the meeting of the members of the
organization shall be an extra-ordinary general meeting which may be called by
the Executive Committee of his own motion or at the request in writing of two
third of active members.
iii. The quorum at the General Assembly shall be half of the
active member of the organization entitle to attend, and decision of the
majority of voting members present at the meeting shall deemed to be a decision
of the organization
iv. The agenda of the annual general meeting shall consist of
a) Matters arising from the previous general meeting
b) To discuss and to approve the annual progress report,
annual accounts and auditor’s report
c) To appoint an external auditor upon the recommendation of
the executive committee.
d) To discuss and approve the annual plan of action, budget
and strategies.
e) To elect the executive committee members every for years.
f) To appointment senior staff.
g) To take disciplinary measures.
h) To approve regulations and the members appointed to the
committees and task forces.
i) To approve new membership, resignation and expulsion.
j) To make and approve need for changes and amend of the
constitution.
k) Any other business with leave of the chair.
v. The executive at any time can call any extra ordinary
General Meeting of the society either of his own motion or upon the request in
writing of ten or more members of the society starting the propose for which
the meeting is to be called.
vi. The annual general meeting shall be the supreme the
decision making body on all matters regarding the discharge of rights and
duties of the members and organs of the society on all issue pertaining to the
constitution, Rules and their implementation.
vii. Invitation to all general meeting shall be addressed to
all members at least 14 days before the date of the meeting unless the
constitution states otherwise.
viii. The accidental omission to give notes of the meeting to
or non receipt of the notes of the meeting by any member may not invalidate the
proceeding at any meeting.
ix. If at any meeting the Meeting the chairperson is not
present within 15 minutes after the time appointed for holding the meeting, the
members present shall choose one of the member to be a chairperson.
x. The chairperson may, with the consent of any meeting at
which a quorum is present (and shall if so directed by the meeting, adjourn the
meeting from time to time and from place to place, but no business shall be
transacted at any adjourned meeting other than the business left unfinished at
the meeting from which adjournment took place, when the meeting is adjourned
for 20 days or more notes of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the
case of the original meeting).
xi. At any general meeting a resolution put to the vote of
the meeting shall be decided on a show of hands unless a poll is (before or on
the declaration of the results of the show of hands) demanded by any member
present in person a declaration by the chairman that a resolution has, on a
show of hands been carried unanimously or by a particular majority, or lost and
conclusive evidence of the fact without proof of the number or proportion of
votes recorded in favor of or against that resolution. A poll shall always be
held when the following issues are brought for deliberation
a) Amendments of these
Articles
b) Election of office
bearers
c) The Executive
Committee
xii. If the poll is dully demanded it shall be taken in such
manner as chairman directs, and the results of the poll shall be deemed to be
resolution of the resolution of the meeting at which the poll was demanded.
xiii. In the case of an equality of an equality of votes on a
poll, the chairman of the meeting at which the poll is demanded shall be
entitled to a second or casting vote.
xiv. A poll demanded on a question of adjournment, shall be
taken for with a poll demanded on any other question shall be taken at such
time the chairman of the meeting directs.
The
Board of Directors
Sub article 2; Establishment of Board of Directors
There is hereby established a
Board of Directors the members of which shall be appointed by the Annual
General Meeting of the Organization and the number of which until otherwise
shall from time to time be determined by Annual General Meeting shall be ten
(10) .
Office bearers will enter into
the board with the qualifications of leadership.
Sub article 3: Terms of Board
Period
of leadership is two years, but an individual can be selected for more than one
term. Three years position will be up for vote, the next year one. This is to
ensure both continuity and change.
Sub article 4: Qualifications to be appointed as Board of Directors
All
persons eligible for appointment to the position of Board of Directors shall
possess the following qualifications:
i.
At least a holder of Form Four Secondary
School Certificate.
ii.
Minimum 3 year’s professional experience
in the field of interest.
iii.
Applicant must be willing to work for
the Organization on a voluntary basis.
iv.
Board member must not be subject to
another employment contract the terms which will interfere with his / her
performance in the Organization activities.
v.
Legal knowledge and skills
on regulations of non-profit organizations and needs of our clients as well as
resources required to provide for the needs.
vi.
Professional and managerial
(Financial, Fundraising, human resources, legal etc.) skills and ability to
apply them at governance level.
vii.
Knowledge of Policy and
Strategy in SMGEO related campaigns and advocacy issues.
viii.
Understanding of the working
relations and operating environment of SMGEO
ix.
Experience and understanding
of leadership positions in networks.
Sub
article 5: Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
A.
To ensure that
constitutions and other laws pertaining to the normal and legal operation of
the Organization are followed.
B.
The Board of
the Directors under the initiative of the Director of Organization shall
formulate the management strategies :
i.
Define the
governance orientation
ii.
It shall set
the direction of the Organization
iii.
The board
shall be active in seeking funds and other resources for the normal operations
of the organization
iv.
It shall
initiate ideas.
v.
It shall
ensure the preservation of the integrity of the founder’s mission.
vi.
It shall hire
appoint and fire executive officers
vii.
It shall
monitor and supervise the action of the Executive Committee and provide advice
to the latter.
viii.
It shall
review, appraise, approve or disapprove the use of resources
Sub article 6 Guidelines
in choosing the Board members
Ideally
the board member should be:
i.
Ready to learn, educate others and to be
criticized or criticize accordingly.
ii.
One who accepts this constitution
iii.
One who can lead others
iv.
An accepted person.
v.
One who can realize the problems of the
organization, if any
vi.
Transparent and trustful
vii.
Tolerant and one who does not give up
easily
viii.
Able to read, write and elaborate a
report
ix.
Able to look for solution of the
problems of the organization.
Sub article 7 Termination of
Board membership
i.
Resignation in case a member, on his/her
interest will resign by tendering a written notice two month in advance and
shall not claim anything of the organization. The same shall be applied to
organization members.
ii.
If the General Assembly or an
extraordinary General Assembly decides to give a vote of distrust, that is if
3/4 vote in favor of removing the Board member.
iii.
Failure to attend 3 meetings
consecutively without giving a report
Sub article 8 The Board of Directors is vested with powers to
appoint / elect/ hire any staff o hold the post in any designated office
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall be
composed of Chairperson, who shall be the Chairperson of the Board,
Administrative officer who shall be a Secretary, and Treasurer and assistant
Directors on each of the following committee, Development Committee, Financial
Committee, Public relation committee and community affairs committee.
All members of the Executive committee shall be elected by
the Annual General Meeting of the organization amongst members with knowledge
and experience in gender and community development, finance, management,
education, health, Environmental matters and leadership.
The management of the affairs and the conduct of the business
of the organization is vested in the Executive Committee appointed by the
Annual General Meeting and shall discharge its functions according to this
constitution, Organization manual guide book, Rules, Regulations and Resolution
of the society in General Meetings.
The Executive Committee shall consist of
a) The Chairperson
b) The Executive Secretary
c) The Treasurer
d) The other member elected by the Annual General Meeting.
The Executive Committee shall be overall in charge of the
management, support and monitor the implementation of the policy and programme
activities and the conduct of the affairs and business of the organization and
shall for the purpose.
Sub article 9 Responsibilities
of The Executive Committee
a) Formulate and plan the activities programmes and projects
of the organization
b) Ensure the proper and efficient use and management of the
funds, property and resources of the organization.
c) Caused to establish a Trust Fund for the purpose of the
society.
d) Make a publish Rules and Regulations, Manual Guide Book to
be used in conducting all the activities of the organization.
e) Ensure that proper records and books of accounts are kept
regarding all the transactions related to the funds, property and resources of
the organization.
f) Prepare accounts of the organization and submit them for
Audit by authorized Auditors.
g) Do all such lawful acts and things for the purpose of the
organization and its organs. The Executive Committee shall ordinary meet once
every quarter but extra ordinary meetings of the Executive committee may be
convened any time.
ii. At any meeting of the Executive committee five members
shall constitute quorum. Decisions shall be passed by majority of the votes of
the members present and voting. In the events of an equality of votes of
chairman shall have casting votes in addition to his deliberative votes. Vote
shall be taken be taken by secret ballot or by show of hands as the Executive
committee may see fit of direct in each case.
B: OFFICE BEARERS
The organization shall have the following office bearers
(a)The chairperson
(b) The General Secretary
(c) The Treasurer
The office bearers shall have the right to allowance on
conditions to be determined by the General Meeting.
The Chairperson
Shall
be elected by General Meeting with the following responsibilities:
i.
Shall be the chief Executive responsible
for overall running of SMGEO
ii.
The Chairperson shall chair all the General
Meetings and the Executive Committee Meeting of the Organization.
iii.
Shall be the principal speaker of the
group
iv.
Shall be answerable to the General
meeting
v.
Shall be a chairperson of all board
meetings.
vi.
Shall be one of the signatories of the
organization’s Bank account.
vii.
Shall confirm the minutes of the
previous meeting as the yearly report together with the members
viii.
Shall be overseer of the rights of every
member in giving his/her opinion during the meeting.
ix.
Shall be major overseer of the use of
money and other values of the organization.
The Executive Secretary
Shall
be elected by General Meeting with the following responsibilities:
i.
Shall be the secretary of the meetings
and responsible person for minutes and record keeping.
ii.
Shall prepare minutes for the meetings
and work in collaboration with the Director and other members
iii.
Shall be one of the signatories in the
Bank account.
iv.
Shall be major factor in day-to-day
activities of the organization.
v.
Shall be the advisor of the chairperson
on issues pertaining the organization execution
vi.
Shall prepare annual report along with
report of the General Assembly.
The Treasurer
Shall
be elected by General Meeting with the following responsibilities:
i.
As the treasurer of the organization he/
she will be overall responsible for all financial matters of the organization
on.
ii.
Shall be advisor to the Director and
board on all financial matters.
iii.
Shall be a cashier, certifier and
disburser of the all payments that may be approved by the organization.
iv.
Shall be one of the signatories in the
Bank account.
v.
Shall be in charge of financial record
vi.
Shall prepare annual estimates of income
and expenditure and to present them to the board.
vii.
Shall be responsible for collection of
money of the organization and banking.
viii.
Shall present report on income and
expenditure of the organization to the General Assembly
i.
Shall be advisory in technical issues,
ii.
Shall responsible on solving disputes
arise in the organization,
iii.
Shall emphasize the organization to run
into highly fair standard,
Article XI. RESIGNATION AND
REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS
Sub article 1.
A Director can resign at any time upon written request to the Board. Any
Director or the entire Board of Directors may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3)
of the entire eligible members at the General Assembly respectively by the
initiative of the Director or the decision of the Members.
Sub article 2.
In order to avoid a misuse of power or ill-inspired malicious actions that can
paralyze the normal operation of the entire Organization, such attempt to
remove a Board member or the entire Board shall be reasonably and strictly
motivated by a clear gross and provable violation or misconduct attributable to
the entire Board or to the member against whom the act shall be being brought.
Sub article 3.
Any decision to remove an officer from his position for any reason shall be
reported to the General Assembly and confirmed by the Members after granting a
fair hearing to the individual against whom the decision has been or is being
taken.
Article XII. VACANCIES
Sub article 1.
Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors or an extension of the
authorized size of the Board may be respectively filled or exercised by the
affirmative vote of the Board before confirmation by the Members at the General
Assembly.
Sub article 2.
A Director elected to fill a vacant position or to assume new responsibilities
in the extended Board shall immediately be operational while awaiting the next
general or annual meeting at which he/she shall be confirmed by the Members.
Article
XIII TENURE OF OFFICE FOR OFFICE BEARER
i.
There shall be two term of leadership
comprises of six (6) years whereby one term comprises of three years.
ii.
General Election shall be after every three (3) years held in
Annual General Meeting
iii.
Leaders can apply to the next term but cannot
exceeding six (6) consecutive years of work at the same position of the titled
position.
The
organization shall convene an annual meeting where members will be informed
about the accomplishment of the Organization, the financial report as well as
the program of activities as elaborated for the future calendar year. This
gathering shall also allow Members to come up with new suggestions and
observations for the betterment of the Organization’s operations.
i.
There shall ordinarily
be convened an Annual General Meeting of the organization once in every year at
a place and time to be determined by the Executive Secretary but shall be held
not later than 31st mach in year.
ii.
. The quorum at the
general meeting shall be half of the active member of the organization entitle
to attend, and decision of the majority of voting members present at the
meeting shall deemed to be a decision of the organization
iii.
The agenda of the
annual general meeting shall consist of
:
a) Matters arising from the previous general meeting
b) To discuss and to approve the annual progress report,
annual accounts and auditor’s report
c) To approve remuneration, if any for the members of the
executive committee.
d) To discuss and approve the annual plan of action, budget
and strategies.
e) To elect the executive committee members every years.
f) To appoint senior staff.
g) To take disciplinary measures.
h) To approve regulations and the members appointed to the
committees and task forces.
i) To approve new membership, resignation and expulsion.
j) To make and approve need for changes and amend of the
constitution.
k) Any other business with leave of the chair.
iv.
. The executive
Secretary at any time can call any extra ordinary General Meeting of the
Organization either of his own motion or
upon the request in writing of ten or more members of the Organization,
starting the propose for which the meeting is to be called.
v.
The annual general
meeting shall be the supreme the decision making body on all matters regarding
the discharge of rights and duties of the members and organs of the society on
all issue pertaining to the constitution, Rules and their implementation.
vi.
The accidental omission
to give notes of the meeting to, or non receipt of the notes of the meeting by
any member may not invalidate the proceeding at any meeting.
vii.
If at any meeting the
chairperson is not present within 15 minutes after the time appointed for
holding the meeting, the members present shall choose one of the members to be
a chairperson.
viii.
The chairperson may,
with the consent of any meeting at which a quorum is present (and shall if so
directed by the meeting, adjourn the meeting from time to time and from place
to place, but no business shall be transacted at any adjourned meeting other
than the business left unfinished at the meeting from which adjournment took
place, when the meeting is adjourned for 20 days or more notes of the adjourned
meeting shall be given as in the case of the original meeting).
ix.
At any general meeting
a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall be decided on a show of hands
unless a poll is (before or on the declaration of the results of the show of
hands) demanded by any member present in person a declaration by the chairman
that a resolution has, on a show of hands been carried unanimously or by a
particular majority, or lost and conclusive evidence of the fact without proof
of the number or proportion of votes recorded in favour of or against that
resolution. A poll shall always be held when the following issues are brought
for deliberation
a)Amendments of these Articles,
b) Election of office bearers
c) Appointment of Executive Committee,
xii. If the poll is dully demanded it shall be taken in such
manner as chairman directs, and the results of the poll shall be deemed to be
resolution of the resolution of the meeting at which the poll was demanded.
x.
A poll demanded on a
question of adjournment, shall be taken for with a poll demanded on any other
question shall be taken at such time the chairman of the meeting directs.
Annual
meetings shall be called by recordable e-mails or postal mails fifteen (10) to
twenty (15) days prior to their sessions.
Sub article 2 Ordinary General
Meetings:
The
organization shall meet two or three times in a year under the president to
prepare the next monthly meeting and to decide the agenda of the upcoming
annual assembly, report ongoing projects or any other miscellaneous matters.
Board meetings shall be called through recordable e-mails or postal mails
fifteen (15) days prior to their session.
Sub
article 3. Extra-Ordinary General Meetings:
The
Director can call a special meeting of its members at any time following any
sensitive or urgent situation that requires a quick action. Such meeting shall
be called within seven to ten days by a recordable e-mail or postal mail.
Any other meeting of
the members of organization shall be an
extra-ordinary general meeting which may be called by the Director of his/her own motion or at the request in
writing of two third of active members.
Article XV. QUORUM AND VOTING
Sub article 1.
More than half of the total number of eligible members present at a meeting
shall constitute a quorum for any meeting session to take place. No quorum
shall be required for the General Assembly although every member shall be
informed of its upcoming session as instructed herein. An absolute majority of
the votes of the members present at a Board meeting or a General Assembly shall
be sufficient to nullify or pass a project or a proposal. Quorum of decision shall be passed by a of 2/3 of
active members of all attendant
Article XVII FUNDING AND RESOURCES
Sub article 1.
The Organization shall generate its funds and resources from different sources
.These sources of funds of the Organization shall be:
i.
Contributions from members
ii.
Statutory registration fee.
iii.
Fund raising.
iv.
Donation and grants.
v.
Charitable individuals
Compulsory annual SMGEO membership contributions as may be
determined
Sub article 2.Bank account and Signatories
i.
All money shall be kept at Bank account
of an Organization.
ii.
Signatories shall be three people that
is Chairperson, General Secretarary and Treasurer or one member of Organization
underwritten signature and fingerprint mark.
iii.
Withdraw money will be at cheque only.
Article XVIII FISCAL YEAR
The
Organization’s fiscal year shall commence on 1st January and end on
31st December of every year .December 31st shall be the Organization’s Celebratory Day where
the prestige and honor of the Organization achievements shall be solemnly
recognized.
Sub article 1.
In the event of the dissolution of the Organization, after any or all the
obligations have been honored, all the money and assets held by the
Organization shall be donated to a charitable entity or nonprofit organization
that has similar objectives like this organization and it shall be chosen and
approved by the Members.
Sub article 2.
Two-thirds of the members present at the meeting shall be required to approve
the dissolution. The dissolution meeting shall be called similarly to the
convening provisions stipulated under the Article XXI.
Article XX LOGO
The
Organization’s logo shall be a male and female holding hands moving to a hill of
‘gender and development’ No Organization’s official letter or document to the
thirds shall be sent or made out without either the Organization’s logo or the
signature of the authorized officer.
Article XXI. CODE OF CONDUCT
Sub article 1
The actions of every leadership member of the Organization at the Board and
Executive Committee level shall always embody the statement of belief and the
objectives and mission of the Organization as well as the commitment to working
for the public benefit and not for private profit.
Sub article 2.
The action of the Organization shall be conducted strictly within the framework
of promoting longevity in gender and development and saving disadvantage groups
for the wellbeing the society as a whole.
Sub article 3
Any leadership member who shall engage in behaviors or practices deemed
contradictory to the mission and goals of the Organization shall be immediately
removed from his/her functions. Every member is expected to exhibit behaviors
that reflect the objectives and vision of the Organization.
Sub article 4.
Organization’s leaders shall to the fullest of their capacity refrain from
engaging in behaviors that undermine the code of conduct of the Organization.
Sub article 5.
Leaders’ behaviors in their gender relationships shall demonstrate the value of
the Scarves of honor they hold and reflect the letter and spirit of the present
Constitution with respect to its fundamental mission in our society. Leaders of
the Organization shall demonstrate an ability to refrain from behaviors that
can lead to gender bias or violence’s and shall exhibit an ability to resolve
gender differences or discrimination.
Sub article 6.
Board members shall meet and determine steps, solutions, or punishments for
violations that threaten the integrity of the present Constitution and the
credibility of the Organization.
CHAPTER
FOUR
Article XXI. AMENDMENTS
Sub article 1.
Two thirds (2/3) of all the members present at the meeting shall be required to
approve an amendment(s) or a revision(s).
Sub article 2.
Proposed amendment(s) or revision(s) of the Constitution or Bylaws shall be
mailed to all members no less than thirty (30) days after the consideration of
the amendment(s) or revision(s) by the Board of Directors.
Article XXII. DECLARATION OF
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Whose
names and address are subscribed desires to be formed into organization in
pursuance with the constitution, do hereby set our hands to be the founding
members of Social and Mainstreaming for Gender Equality Organization (SMGEO)
|
No
|
Name of Member
|
SEX
|
Phone (+255)
|
Position
|
|
1
|
ERIC S KUHOGA
|
M
|
0753 599 827
0717 720 676
|
DIRECTOR
|
|
2
|
BONIFAS MHANGA
|
M
|
0766974052
0658974052
|
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
|
|
3
|
SALIM J.DURU
|
M
|
0769444788
|
TREASURER
|
|
4
|
ENID K.BOMA
|
F
|
0755992066
|
MEMBER
|
|
5
|
FRANK NCHANILA
|
M
|
0764939293
|
MEMBER
|
|
6
|
TUMAINI DAVID
|
F
|
0717775861
|
MEMBER
|
|
7
|
LILIAN KIWELU
|
F
|
0718511127
|
MEMBER
|
|
8
|
MARY J.BENDA
|
F
|
0755398336
|
MEMBER
|
|
9
|
DIANA MSITU
|
F
|
0785046203
|
MEMBER
|
|
10
|
AMAN
C ERNEST
|
M
|
0759201149
|
MEMBER
|
|
11
|
MWENYEHERI ABDUL
|
M
|
07130119169
|
MEMBER
|
|
12
|
HOPE MWELA
|
F
|
0786693563
|
MEMBER
|
|
13
|
EMANUEL MAKETA
|
M
|
0715362444
|
MEMBER
|
|
14
|
EPHRAIM
MALOLELA
|
M
|
0652769800
|
MEMBER
|
|
15
|
JOEL KAMOGA
|
M
|
0756555825
|
MEMBER
|
|
16
|
ERICKY KOYANGA
|
M
|
0718528343
|
MEMBER
|
|
18
|
EZEKIEL SAMUEL
|
M
|
0752605228
|
MEMBER
|
|
19
|
ALLY RAJABU
|
M
|
0716619656
|
MEMBER
|
|
20
|
CATHERINE MUTIE
|
F
|
0724345334
|
MEMBER
|
Date…
Month……….. Year…………….
Signed
and delivered by the founder members in witness to the above signatories.
Full
name……………………………………….
Signature………………………………………..
Postal
Address…………………………………..
Qualification……………………………………
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
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