Contitition

(i)

This prototype constitution is for guidance only. However, whatever Constitution an NGO may adopt, should in principle provide sufficiently for Management and Structure, Accountability and Transparency in its operations. Such a constitution must embody the prescriptions of the Second Schedule of the Non-Governmental Organization Regulations, 1992. Further please note to include the mandatory clauses as marked out in this prototype.

(ii)

1.0 PART 1

NAME

1.1 Name of the Organization ------------------------------------------------------------ 1

2.0 PARTII OBJECTIVES

2.1 Main Objective ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

2.2 Specific Objective ----------------------------------------------------------------------1

3.0 PART III MEMBERSHIP & GOVERNANCE 2

3.1 Membership --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

3.2 Number of Board Members ------------------------------------------------------ 3

3.3 The Management of the Board ------------------------------------------------------ 3

3.4 First Appointment to the Board ------------------------------------------------------ 4

3.5 Other Appointment to the Board ---------------------------------------------------- 4

3.6 Alternates --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

3.7 Office Bearers -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

3.8 Duties of the Office Bearers and Officials ----------------------------------------- 5

3.9 Removal of Board Members Other than Officials -------------------------------- 5

4.0 PART IV MEETINGANDQUORUMS 6

4.1 Proceedings of the Board ------------------------------------------------------------- 6

4.2 Calling of Meetings ---------------------------------------------------------------- 6

(a) Normal Meetings ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

(b) Requisitioned Meetings...