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Makindye Ssabagabo.
Ndejje Municipality
We the members of Baluuli Kwegata Group-Mutungo (BKGM) give ourselves to this constitution this
. Day of .in the year This constitution comes into force this
. Day of .in the year as a means of fulfilling the objectives
of our group.
The Association will operate under the name of Baluuli Kwegata Group-Mutungo (BKGM). It will
have operational rights over it since it's the only authorized firm to use such a name as guaranteed by
the Registrar of Community Based Organizations.
Baluuli Kwegata Group-Mutungo office will be located in Mutungo Central Zone Ssabagabo
Makindye.
The Association is operating in Wakiso District, mainly in Makindye Ssabagabo. It was founded by a
group of focused and concerned youth who carne up to form this Association to find the innovative
solutions to poverty and illiteracy with hands joined together.
SECTION I: MISSION
The mission of the Association shall be to generate income which can be used by the Association to
invest in income generating projects for the Association members' welfare.
SECTION I:
The Association shall carry out a number of activities within its operation which include:
SECTION I:
ARTICLE V: BYE-LAWS
a) Membership of the Association shall be open to an individual over eighteen years of age
without regards to disability, political affiliation, race and sex.
b) Membership should be to only sound mind and good character people
c) Membership should be to people who are already to abide by the laws of the Association and
Government of Uganda
d) Interested in helping the Association to achieve its mission
e) Willing to abide by the rules and regulations of the Association
f) Willing to pay subscription agreed upon by the management committee
SECTION II:
The membership, member may be terminated for good reasons by the management committee.
Provided this, the members shall have the right to be heard by the managing committee, accompanied
by a friend before a final decision is made.
SECTION III:
SECTION IV:
New members shall pay a subscription of of the old members from when this constitution will be
adopted 11th February, 2014.
SECTION V:
A member who falls out of the Association without good reasons shall not be refunded any money as
long as the Association remains in operation.
SECTION II:
SECTION III:
At least five management committee members must be present for a committee meeting to take place.
SECTION IV:
Voting at management committee shall have the power to remove any member of the committee for
good or proper reasons.
SECTION V:
The management committee may appoint any other member to fill a vacancy provided that the
minimum number is not exceeded.
ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS
SECTION I:
An officer in the management committee can be removed from office in the Annual General Meeting
(AGM) following fraud, miss management of funds, corruption, discrimination, breaking of rules and
regulations of the Association, criminal acts and disrespect of members.
SECTION II:
All officers holding different offices shall fill volume offices through voting in the General Annual
Meeting by the member show of hands.
SECTION I:
Elections shall be carried out every after one year at the A.G.M
SECTION II:
SECTION III:
The length of term the office shall be one year but officers can be re-elected for as many terms as
possible.
SECTION IV:
The elected officers shall take over office that very day of elections after swearing in.
SECTION V:
Elections shall be done by show of hands by the Association members at the AGM.
a) CHAIRPERSON
c) SECRETARY
d) TREASURER
ARTICLE X: FINANCE
SECTION I:
All money received by/on behalf of the Association shall be applied to further the mission /aim of the
Association and for no other purpose.
SECTION II:
Any bank accounts opened for the Association shall be in the names of the Association Baluuli
Kwegata Group-Mutungo
Any cheque issued shall be signed by the Treasurer and other nominated members of the management
committee either the Chairperson or Secretary.
SECTION IV:
Association shall ensure that its accounts are audited or independently examined every after 4 months.
SECTION V:
The Association may pay reasonable out of pocket expenses including travel, childcare, meal cost to
members or management committee members.
SECTION VI:
SECTION VII
The monthly subscription shall be 5000/= Uganda shillings for the start until further notice.
SECTION VIII:
The subscription shall be either directly to the Treasurer or to the bank account directly approved by a
valid receipt.
SECTION VIX
Any member of the Association shall be free to access information about the account.
SECTION I
The Association shall hold the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 111 the month of December.
SECTION 11:
All members shall be given at least fourteen days' notice of the AGM and shall be entitled to attend
and vote in person.
SECTION 111:
a) Receiving reports from the Chairperson on the Associations' activities over a year.
c) Electing a new management committee and considering any other matters as may be decided.
SECTION IV:
At least 70% of members must be present for the AGM and other.
A special general meeting may be called by the management committee of 80% of members to discuss
an urgent matter.
SECTION 11
The Secretary shall give all members fourteen days' notice of any special general meeting together
with notice of business to be discussed.
SECTION 1:
Any changes to this constitution must be agreed by at least 2/3 (two thirds) of these members present
and voting at any general meeting.
SECTION 1
The Association may be wound up by financial crisis or anything at any time. If agreed by the third
(3/2) of those members present and voting at any general meeting.
SECTION II
In the event of the winding up any assets recurring after all debts have been paid shall be given to
another association with similar aim/mission.
ARTICLE XV: ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION
SECTION I
Until the first AGM takes place the persons whose names, contacts and signatures appear at the
bottom of this document shall act as the management committee to this association. This constitution
was adopted on the day of the . Month of