Draft Statutes Alumni Union

Draft Statutes Union of GBHS Mbengwi Alumni

Designed for batches and chapters to merge within a common umbrella.

PREAMBLE

We, the alumni of GBHS Mbengwi, in order to foster a sense of community and fraternity among our members, to promote the welfare of our alma mater, and to contribute to the advancement of education in Cameroon, do hereby adopt these statutes for the governance of our Alumni Union.

ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of this union shall be the GBHS Mbengwi Alumni Union (GBHSMAU).

ARTICLE II

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the GBHSMAU shall be to:

  • Foster a sense of community and fraternity among alumni of GBHS Mbengwi.
  • Promote the welfare of GBHS Mbengwi.
  • Contribute to the advancement of education in Cameroon.
  • Provide networking opportunities for alumni.
  • Assist current students of GBHS Mbengwi.
  • Promote the school’s culture and traditions.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the GBHSMAU shall be open to all former students of GBHS Mbengwi. Direct membership is through batches and members of batches in a particular locality could form a chapter.

Members of batches in a particular locality could form a chapter.

ARTICLE IV

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

There shall be two types of membership in the GBHSMAU:

  • Batch Member: A member of a specific batch of graduates of GBHS Mbengwi.
  • Chapter Member: A member of a chapter of the GBHSMAU in a particular locality.

ARTICLE V

RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS

All members of the GBHSMAU shall have the right to:

  • Attend all meetings of the GBHSMAU.
  • Vote on all matters brought before the GBHSMAU.
  • Hold office in the GBHSMAU.
  • Receive information about the activities of the GBHSMAU.

ARTICLE VI

DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS

All members of the GBHSMAU shall have the duty to:

  • Uphold the values and mission of the GBHSMAU.
  • Pay annual membership dues.
  • Participate in the activities of the GBHSMAU.
  • Refrain from any conduct that is harmful to the reputation of the GBHSMAU.

ARTICLE VII

BATCHES

A batch shall consist of all former students of a particular class of GBHS Mbengwi who enrolled, graduated or completed their studies at the school as well as those who joined or left along the way.

ARTICLE VIII

CHAPTERS

A chapter shall consist of members of the GBHSMAU who reside in a particular locality.

ARTICLE IX

GOVERNANCE

The GBHSMAU shall be governed by a National Executive Committee (NEC) and a General Assembly.

ARTICLE X

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC)

The NEC shall consist of the following members:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary General
  • Treasurer
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Legal Adviser (Keeper of the seals)
  • Advisers
  • Head of Committees
  • Others

The NEC shall be responsible for the overall management of the GBHSMAU.

ARTICLE XI

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The General Assembly shall consist of all members of the GBHSMAU from batches and chapters. The General Assembly shall meet annually to:

  • Receive reports from the NEC.
  • Elect members of the NEC.
  • Approve the budget of the GBHSMAU.
  • Discuss and approve amendments to the bylaws.

ARTICLE XII

AMENDMENTS

Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly.

ARTICLE XIII

DISSOLUTION

The GBHSMAU may be dissolved by a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly.

ARTICLE XIV

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

These bylaws shall take effect immediately upon their adoption by the General Assembly.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this [Date] day of [Month], [Year].

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