NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEACE PRACTITIONERS: CONSTITUTION

THE CONSTITUTION

OF THE

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEACE PRACTITIONERS

(NAPP)

TABLE OF CONTENT

THE CONSTITUTION

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEACE PRACTITIONERS (NAPP)

Article 1: Name, Address, Slogan And Motto -

Article 2: Aims And Objectives -

Article 3: Membership -

3.1 Full Membership: -

3.2 Associate Membership

3.2 Honorary Membership: -

3.3 Membership Register: -

Article 4: Administrative Structure Of The Association -

4.1 The National Body: -

4.2 Standing Committees At The National Level -

4.3 The State Branch: -

Article 5: Composition Of The Organs -

5.1 The General Assembly (National Congress) -

5.2 Board Of Trustees (BOT) -

5.3 National Executive Committee (NEC) -

5.5 Standing Committees At The National Level

5.5.1 Projects Monitoring And Implementation Committee -

5.5.2 Education/Social Committee -

Article 6: The Organs Of The Association -

6.1 The Annual General Conference -

6.2 Board Of Trustees (B.O.T) -

6.3 National Executive Committee (NEC) -

6.5 Projects Monitoring And Implementation Committee -

6.6 Education/Social Committee -

Article 7: Officers Of The Association At The State Level -

Article 9: Appointed Officers Of The Association -

Article 10: Eligibility For Election -

Article 11: Tenure Of Office -

Article 12: Election Procedures -

Article 13: Discipline Of Members -

Article 14: Common Seal -

Article 15: Removal From Office -

Article 16: Resignation -

Article 17: Finance -

17.1 Revenue Generation -

17.2 Revenue Sharing Formula: -

17.3 Bankers: -

17.4 Signatories To Bank Accounts -

Article 18: Supremacy Of The Constitution -

Article 19: Ratification Of Past Acts -

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEACE PRACTITIONERS

PREAMBLE

We, the interested men and women of Peace practice, having come together to form an association, a non-profit and non-political association, determined to advance the course of peace in Nigeria, do firmly and solemnly resolve to provide for ourselves a constitution and to be governed by the provisions therein.

ARTICLE 1: NAME, ADDRESS, SLOGAN AND MOTTO

1.1 The Association shall be called “The National Association of Peace Practitioners (NAPP)”, hereinafter called “The Association”.

1.2 The Headquarters of the Association shall be situated at No ----, Mccarthy street, Obalende, Lagos, or wherever is decided upon by the Board of Trustees of the Association. There shall also be state chapters as the national executives shall decide fro time to time.

1.3 The slogan of the association shall be, “Peace Be!”

1.4 The motto of the association shall be, “promoting peace missions within conflict zones across Nigeria”.

1.5 The Logo of the Association shall be a white dove above a gun.

1.6 The Slogan, motto and logo of the association are subject to changes by a two-third majority of the NEC, with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

ARTICLE 2: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The aims and objectives of the Association shall be:

2.1 To advance peacemaking wherever there is conflict in Nigeria.

2.2 To organize all Peace Practitioners who are qualified for membership.

2.3 To provide a forum or avenue where Peace Practitioners speak with one voice.

2.4 Maintenance of the highest standards of professional conduct, etiquette and discipline.

2.4 To set and improve the standard of services which Peace Practitioners give to the general public.

2.5 To improve Peace education at all levels throughout the federation.

2.6 To participate in planning, policy-making, and execution of peace initiatives within Nigeria.

2.7 To provide a forum whereby understanding, fellowship and unity can be achieved and maintained, at all times amongst all members of the Peace profession.

2.8 To raise the status of the profession, obtain just and proper remuneration and other conditions/schemes of service that will enhance the dignity of the profession and generally protect the professional and socio-economic interests of members.

2.9 To offer awards of merit to men and women who have done great works for peace, in a bid to encourage peace.

2.10 Promotion of co-operation between the Association and other National or International Peace Organisations and such other bodies as may be approved by the National Executive Committee.

2.11 To operate benefit schemes for the members as may be decided by the national executive council from time to time.

to organize conferences, symposia, rallies and events of whatever nature with the aim of sensitizing the public of the need for peace.

2.11 To Create and maintain an Endowment Fund or other funding mechanisms for the proper observance and discharge of any of these aims and objectives.

ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP

3.1 There shall be three categories of membership:

a) Full membership,

b) Associate membership

c) Honorary membership

3.2 (a) FULL MEMBERSHIP

(i) A full member of the Association shall be any person who possesses at least a degree in Peace studies from any university within Nigeria or abroad and duly registered with one Branch of the Association.

(ii) Notwithstanding the provision of Article 3.2 (a) (i) any member who fails or neglects to pay the prescribed Annual Fees before the end of March in each year shall, for as long as he/she remains in default, have no right:

(a) To hold any office whatsoever by virtue of his/her qualification as a Peace practitioner.

(b) To vote or be voted for at any election of the association.

B ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

i) An associate member shall be any person who is currently studying to obtain a degree in Peace studies or any person who has shown sufficient interest in peace works provided such person has written and passed the examination of the Association.

(ii) Notwithstanding the provision of Article 3.2 (b) (i) any member who fails or neglects to pay the prescribed Annual Fees before the end of March in each year shall for as long as he/she remains in default, seize to be an Associate member of the association.

iii) Such an associate member may attend and, if permitted by the presiding officer, speak at any Conference or other meetings of the Association.

(iv) An Associate member of the Association shall not be entitled to be a National Officer of the Association.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

(i) The honorary member of the Association shall be any member of the Peace Profession within or outside Nigeria who is admitted as such by the Annual General Conference on the recommendation of the National Executive Committee, and shall include serving and retired Professors of Peace.

(ii) Such an honorary member may attend and, if permitted by the presiding officer, speak at any Annual General Conference or other meeting of the Association.

(iii) An Honorary member of the Association shall not be required to pay any subscription, dues or levies, and shall not be entitled to be a National Officer of the Association.

3.3 MEMBERSHIP REGISTER

The Association shall keep and maintain a register of members.

ARTICLE 4: ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF THE ASSOCIATION

4.1 SUPREME AUTHORITY

4.1.1 The Supreme Authority of the Association shall be exercised by the Annual General Conference of the Association.

4.2 ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE

i. The composition of the National Conference shall include:

ii. All members of the National Executive Committee (NEC)

iii. All members of the Board of Trustees (BOT)

iv. All State Executives

v. Two former National executives from each state Chapter.

4.2.1 The Annual General Conference shall hold on such dates in the month of August as may be determined by the National Executive Committee.

4.2.3 Election of National Officers shall be held biennially at the Annual General Conference for a two year term with the right of re-election for a final term to the same office.

4.2.4 Twenty-eight (28) Days Notice of the Annual General conference shall be given to all members who are entitled to attend, vote and to be voted for.

4.2.5 A quorum shall be formed by fifty (50) members present in person at the National conference

4.2.6 Decisions at Annual National conference shall be determined by simple majority vote at all levels, except that any amendment of the constitution or passing of Vote of no confidence on the Executive Committee at any level shall require 2/3 majority of members present.

4.2.7 Any member may ask for an item to be included as a substantive item on the agenda of the Annual National conference, provided such a proposal is notified to the Executive Committee through the Secretary at the respective levels, at least 28 clear days before the date of the conference.

4.2.8 Where the Annual Congress lack quorum, it shall be reconvened within two months with clear indication of agenda and venue for such meeting.

4.2.9 The National President shall be the Chairman of the National conference while the Secretary General of the Association shall be the Secretary.

4.2.10 The General Assembly shall hold its meeting (National Congress) on annual basis. It shall have powers to perform the following functions:

4.2.11 To receive and debate the National President’s annual address at the National Level.

4.2.12 To receive, debate and accept or reject the audited accounts of the Association at the various levels, respectively.

4.2.13 To appoint the Auditors and authorize Executive Committee at the respective levels to fix the Auditors’ remuneration, if any.

4.2.14 To review or approve fees, levies and penalties at the respective levels.

4.2.15 To consider and approve all social and other activities of the Association at the respective levels.

4.2.16 To elect members of the National Executive Committee by either e-voting or a secret ballot system.

4.2.17 To deliberate, consider and pass resolution on all matters referred to it by the Executive Committee at the respective levels.

4.2.18 To adopt or review the nominations from the NEC for appointment into the Board of , which shall include; the immediate past President and the Immediate past Secretary of the Association.

4.3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES (B.O.T)

The Board of Trustees shall:

i. Be seven (7) in Number.

ii. Hold in trust, all moveable and immovable assets of the Association.

iii. Have powers to sue and be sued on behalf of the Association.

iv. Where necessary, recommend for disposal of any assets or property of the Association that is considered unmanageable.

v. A Quorum for Meeting is formed where 2/3 majority is present or 4 Trustees.

vi. Have powers to elect its Chairman and Secretary.

vii. The Trustees may hold office for six years and may hold office for a second term of six years but a Trustee shall cease to hold office if he/she:

4.3.1 Resigns his/her office, becomes insane, officially declared bankrupt, convicted of a criminal offence by a court of competent jurisdiction, or recommended for removal from office by majority votes of Members present at the General Assembly constituted for that purpose.

4.3.2 Upon a vacancy occurring in the number of Trustees, a General Assembly will be held to appoint another eligible person to fill such vacancy at the next General Assembly.

4.3.3 At any time in the life of this Association if it becomes impracticable or impossible for the NEC to meet for the purpose of carrying out the Constitutional duties under this Association, it shall be the responsibility of the Trustees to undertake the running of the ASSOCIATION for a maximum period of three (3) months within which an election delegate congress shall be summoned for the purpose of putting in place a new Executive Committee for the ASSOCIATION.

4.4 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC)

4.4.1 There shall be a National Executive Committee (NEC) charged with the responsibility of daily administration of the Association at the National Level. The NEC shall consist of twenty (20) National Officers namely:

i. The National President

ii. The Deputy National President

iii The Secretary General

iv Assistant Secretary

v. Vice Presidents (6)

vi. National Treasurer

vii. Financial Secretary

viii. Public Relations Officer (PRO)

ix. Legal Adviser

x. Organizing Secretary

xi. Welfare Officer

xii. National Provost

xiii. Three Ex-officio

A The National President:

i. To be the head of the NEC, Coordinate and supervise the activities of all other National Officers, as he/she is the Chief Accounting Officer of the Association.

ii. He or she must be a person of integrity and responsibility, that imbibes reasonable attributes of intelligence and capable of providing the desired leadership of the Alumni Association.

iii. To preside over all Executive meetings and including the emergency sessions of the NEC.

iv. To liaise with the National Secretary and convene meetings of the NEC and National

Congress at the appropriate periods.

v. Has a deciding vote in the event of a tie on any matter at meetings or elections of the Association.

Vi. To present Annual Reports at the National Congress.

Vii. Be an “A” signatory to the Association’s Bank Accounts and as approving authority for all expenditures and disbursement of funds of the Associations at the National Level.

vii. To represent or delegate any member of the NEC, SEC or LEC to represent the Association at a National, State or International Forum to which the Association may be invited.

vii. To perform all such other duties as may be consistent with the office of the National President of the Association and/or may be determined by the National Congress, the Board of Trustees from time to time.

B. The Deputy National President:

i. To assist the National President in performance of his /her duties.

ii. To perform all the duties of the National President in his/her absence.

iii. To coordinate the activities of all ad-hoc Committee.

iv. To perform all such other duties as are consistent with the office of Deputy National President of the Association and/or assigned to him/her by the President or the General Assembly.

C. The Secretary-General:

i. To be responsible for the effective management of the Association’s secretariat’s day to day affairs.

ii. Shall liaise with the Chairman to summon all National Congress and NEC meetings and draw up appropriate agenda for discussion.

iii. Shall be the chief Supervisor of all Secretariat Staff and temporary employees of the Association.

v To take records and custody of all National Congress proceedings, NEC books, files and all retrievable electronic materials of the Association and shall provide all such records and materials for inspection or investigation whenever necessary.

vi He/she shall be a “B” signatory to the Association’s Bank Accounts.

vii To perform all such other duties as are consistent with the office of National Secretary General and any other specific function assigned to him/her by the Association.

D Assistant Secretary-General

i. He shall assist the Secretary-General in the execution of his duties aforementioned herein, and perform the functions of the Secretary-General in his absence.

ii. Shall perform such other functions as may be delegated by the Secretary-General and the NEC from time to time.

E. The National Vice Presidents:

i. To assist the Deputy National President in performance of his/her duties.

ii. To perform all the duties of the Deputy National President in his/her absence.

iii. To be the head of his/her zone and to coordinate and supervise the activities of all state branches under his/her zone.

iv. To represent the interest of his/her zone in the national executive committee meetings.

v. To convene meetings of all the states in his/her zone in a venue convenient to all for purpose of information discimination.

vi. To perform all such other duties as are consistent with the office of National Vice President and may be assigned with specific functions either by NEC or the National Congress.

F. The Treasurer:

i. To receive, on behalf of the Association, all Cash, Promissory Notes/Cheques and ensure safe custody/prompt deposit of same into the Association’s Bank Accounts.

ii. Keep proper Cash Book to reflect all cash received and disbursed by the Association.

iii. To be a “B” signatory to the Association’s Bank Accounts.

iv. Shall be in custody of the Association’s impress Accounts of not exceeding an amount approved by the NEC at interval basis for purposes of daily administrative cost and minor expenditures.

v. To perform all such other duties as are consistent with the office of Treasurer of the Association and/or any specific functions assigned to him/her by the Association from time to time.

G. The Financial Secretary:

i. To keep records of all income and expenditure of the Association and to present books of Accounts for external auditors’ inspection at appropriate periods. .

ii. To keep proper financial/accounting records of the Association and prepare the Annual Financial Statements.

iii. To perform all such other duties as are consistent with the office of Financial Secretary of the Association and to perform any other specific functions assigned to him/her by the Association.

H. The Public Relations Officer:

i. To gather and disseminate all vital information concerning the Association at all Levels.

ii. To publicize all activities of the Association at all levels.

iii. To be the image launder of the Alumni Association at all levels.

iv. To be a member of the Editorial Board in the event of production of any magazine or printed materials.

V. To perform all such other duties as are consistent with the office of Public Relations Officer of the Association and to perform any other specific functions assigned to him/her by the Association.

I Legal Adviser

i. Shall give legal advice to the Association.

ii. Shall be consulted by every officer acting or proposing to act with any third party on behalf of the Association.

iii. Shall interpret the provisions of this constitution whenever the need arises.

iv Shall perform such other functions as may be delegated by the president from time to time.

I. The Organizing Secretary:

i. To organize and coordinate all social activities for the Association.

ii. To perform all such other duties as are consistent with the office of Organizing Secretary of the Association and to perform any other specific functions assigned to him/her by the Association.

J. The Welfare Officer:

i. It shall be the responsibility of the Welfare Officer to ensure that member’s welfare are not compromised in any event. All consumable provisions made by the Association shall be entrusted onto his/her care for effective discharge.

ii. It shall be his/her duty to report inadequate provisions and make arrangements for makeup.

iii. Shall perform any other specific function assigned to him/her by the Association.

K. The National Provost:

i. To be responsible for the orderliness of Congress, NEC meetings and every other function organized by the Association.

ii. To politely call on any member(s) whose conduct runs contrary to expected behavior in a function of the Association for change.

ii. Shall report any member or officer whose ugly behavior is not amendable in a function or meeting to the President or his/her Deputy for appropriate decision.

L. The Ex-Officio:

i. Shall serve as advisers to the Executive Committee based on experience.

ii. Shall perform such other specific duties or functions assigned to them by the Association.

4.5 Projects Monitoring and Implementation Committee

4.5.1 To ensure regular assessment and evaluation of level of work done by Project Contractors or Service delivery by the Association employees if done by direct labour process.

4.5.2 To ensure that resources mobilized for the said Project is actually utilized for the stated purpose.

4.5.3 To ensure that real/quality materials and skilled personnel are entrusted with the execution of the Association’s projects.

4.5.4 To recommend for payment to Contractors or service providers based on milestones covered by such organizations or persons.

4.5.5 The Project Monitoring and Implementation Committee shall be responsible to the NEC, and shall submit periodic Projects Report in clear and simple terms, highlighting progress/level of work done and for the purpose of requisition for further payments by the Association to the Contractors on the Project.

4.5.6 To under any step or action considered necessary for effective discharge of its duties.

4.6 Education/Social Committee

4.6.1 It shall be the duty of the Committee to initiate programmes or activities that would bring all members of the Association together at reasonable intervals.

4.6.2 To Organize Seminars, Symposium, Sporting Events and Excursion to Historic or Tourism Centres in Nigeria or in Diaspora for purposes of making the members to be abreast with the global village activities and for the interest of learning different trends available in other parts of the world.

4.6.3 To organize end of year dinner/awards, where prominent personalities, Corporate Organization and distinguished members of the Association could be awarded Certificates for selfless service and contributions towards the development of NOUN Alumni Association and the University in general.

ARTICLE 5: OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AT THE STATE LEVEL

The Following Offices shall be Applicable at the State Level;

State Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Public Relations Secretary
Legal Adviser
Organizing Secretary
Welfare Officer
The Provost

xii. Three Ex-officio

5.1 All Functions/duties performed by the various officers at the National Level shall be applicable at the state level, except where such function or duty relates to a specific area at a particular level.

ARTICLE 6: APPOINTED OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

6.1 Patrons and Grand Patrons

Appointment of Patrons or Grand Patrons shall be the responsibility of the Annual General Assembly (National Congress) upon recommendations of a joint section of the Board of Trustees, National Executive Committee and the National Advisory Council. Such persons shall include; Former Heads of State, former State Governors, former or Principal Officers of the National Assembly, notable schorlars and personalities..

6.2 External Auditor(s)

The External Auditor so appointed shall be a professional Accountant and a current member of Institute of Chattered Accountant of Nigeria or the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria. It shall be the function of the National General Assembly (National Congress) to appoint External Auditors when ever necessary for the purposes of auditing the accounts of the Alumni Association.

6.3 Adhoc Committees

This shall be a body of persons drawn from the Alumni Association constituted for administrative convenience of the National Executive Committee (NEC). The appointment of Adhoc Committees shall be given specific tasks to accomplish and thereafter seizes to exist after the submission of their reports.

ARTICLE 7: ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION

Eligibility to vote and to be voted for into any office of the Association shall be as follows;

a. Only full members of the Association as contained in Article 3.1 above, are eligible to vote and to be voted for.

c. Paid his or her Annual membership dues up to date and including that of the election year. The said amount is payable at all levels of the Association.

c. Must not have been found guilty of any offence by the Disciplinary Committee of the Association or any other authorized organ of the Alumni.

d. Must not have been convicted or presently standing a criminal charge before any Court of Law in Nigeria or in Diaspora.

e. Must have a notable means of livelihood or sustainable employment.

f. Must be a responsible and intelligent member of the Association capable of providing positive leadership if voted into an office.

g Must be seen to be active in all activities of the association.

ARTICLE 8: TENURE OF OFFICE

i. All members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) shall hold office for Two (2) years but can be reelected for another term of two years only.

ii. Members of the Board of Trustees (BOT) shall hold office for six years each. Such members can also be reelected for another term and thereafter seize to function.

ARTICLE 9: ELECTION PROCEDURES

i. Elections at all levels shall be electronic, secret ballot or as may be determined by the Election Committee.

ii. It shall be the duty of the General Assembly (National Congress) to receive nominations from NEC not exceeding twelve (12) members for the purpose of constituting the National Election Committee of the Association during any election year.

iii. The Committee so appointed shall have a Chairman who shall be the Chief returning officer.

iv. It shall be the duty of the Committee to draw up guidelines for elections at all levels of the Association putting into consideration all the conditions stipulated in this document.

v. All Aspirants for elective positions shall be screened and result published before elections are conducted.

vi. The Committee shall have right to disqualify any member(s) whose credentials fall short of the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Vii Any Aspirant(s) disqualified by the Committee based on constitutional provisions shall not be eligible for appointment into any Committee, Board or Council of the Association for that particular election year /tenure.

viii Any member seeking for election into the office of the president, secretary General or the deputy national president compulsorily visit a reasonable number of the state branches to present his/her manifesto.

ix Electioneering campaign shall commence immediately the election committee is constituted and end after manifesto.

x A candidate shall be declared winner if he/she has the highest number of votes in elections at any level.

xi A bye-election to fill a position vacated by an officer shall be held at the next General Assembly following the date such a position becomes vacant. The National Executive Committee may nominate any member of the Association to fill a vacancy in acting capacity until an election is held in accordance with the provisions of this constitution.

ARTICLE 10: DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS

i. There shall be established by the Association and its branches whenever the need arises, a committee known as the RULES AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE which shall be charged with the responsibility of maintaining and enforcing discipline among members of the Association.

ii. Each branch of the Association shall have power to exercise control over its members and may caution, suspend, impose a fine, or impose any other disciplinary sanction or punishment on any member whose conduct is in breach of this constitution or such rules or lawful directives which shall, in the opinion of the national, or branch or chapter executive committee of the association, attract sanction.

iii. Before any disciplinary measure is taken against any member of the Association, the Rules and Disciplinary Committee shall give such a member at least seven (7) days notice in writing to attend a meeting of the Rules and Disciplinary Committee, and such notice shall inform the member of the complaints or allegations against him. No member shall suffer any disciplinary sanction without first having an opportunity to appear before the rules and disciplinary committee to answer complaints or allegations made against him and to adduce any evidence in defense thereto.

iv. Where the Rules and Disciplinary Committee, at the conclusion of its proceedings, is of the view that the offending member should be sanctioned by the association, the committee shall make such recommendation to the national executive committee of the association or its branch or chapter, as the case may be, which shall take a decision as to the appropriate punishment or sanction to be imposed on the offending member.

v. A member who is aggrieved by a decision of the NEC sanctioning him may appeal against such expulsion to the Board of Trustees (B.O.T), the decision of which shall be final and binding.

vi. Where a member of a branch of the association is sanctioned by the executive committee of such a branch, he shall have a right of appeal to the national Vice President supervising the zone in which the branch exists, the decision of which shall be final and binding.

vii. Where a member of a chapter of the Association is sanctioned by the executive committee of such a chapter, he shall have a right of appeal to the national vice president supervising the zone in which the branch exists, the decision of which shall be final and binding.

viii. Nothing contained in this article shall preclude the Rules and Disciplinary Committee from instituting disciplinary proceedings against a member of the association in the manner set out in this constitution.

ix. Non-attendance of meetings for three consecutive times, without a just cause, may lead to any sanctions which the National, State or Chapter branch of the executive committee, as the case may be, shall deem fit to impose.

ARTICLE 11: COMMON SEAL

11.1 The Association shall have a common seal placed under the custody of the Secretary-General of the Association.

11.2 He/she shall produce same on demand by any legitimate organ of the Association for the purposes of authenticating any lawful article or documentation entered by the Association.

11.3 Any document bearing the seal of the Association shall be considered lawful and binding on all organs and levels of the Association.

ARTICLE 12: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

Any elected officer of the Association shall be removed from office through the following processes:

i. Vote of no Confidence: A motion for a vote of no confidence maybe moved at the General Assembly against any member of the Executive Committee.

ii. Any member intending to move a motion for a vote of no confidence shall do so in writing to the National Secretary in a period of one month, but where the motion relates to the National Secretary, it shall be addressed to the National President.

iii. The General Secretary shall then furnish a copy of the petition to the affected member at least for 21 days before he/she convenes a General Assembly to discuss the motion.

iv. Signatures of the least more than 29 of the members who are eligible to vote must second the motion.

v. A member of the Executive Committee against whom the motion for vote of no confidence has been brought shall have a right to defend him/herself.

vi. Any motion of a vote of no confidence shall be put to vote, and shall be determined by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of all the eligible members.

vii. Where the motion for vote of no confidence is successful and if it had been moved against the National President or Chairman at any level, fresh elections shall immediately be conducted, but where it was against any other executive, then a by election for that post shall be called, and such officer shall serve to complete that particular tenure.

viii. If the officer is insane and cannot perform his/her duties anymore.

ix. If found guilty of conducting him/herself in a manner not expected of any member of the Association by the disciplinary Committee.

ARTICLE 13: RESIGNATION

13.1 Any Executive Committee member may resign by tendering his/her resignation to the General Secretary of the Executive Committee Expressing the intention to resign, with a one-month notice.

13.2 Where it is the General Secretary who would wish to resign, the notice shall be tendered to the President.

13.3 Where it is the President or Chairman who would wish to resign, the resignation shall be tendered to the General Assembly which shall discuss it and if accepted, then fresh elections shall be held.

ARTICLE 14: FINANCE

14.1 Revenue Generation: The Association shall generate revenue or income from the following sources:

a. Membership registration.

b. Annual membership dues to be determined by the NEC from time to time.

c. Donations from individual members, Corporate Organizations etc.

d. From fund raising activities (Annual Dinner/Awards Ceremony and Project Launching etc).

e. Gifts from prominent personalities, distinguished members of the Alumni, Corporate Organizations etc.

f. Returns on Investment

g. Royalty etc.

14.2 Revenue Sharing Formula:

For effective management of resources all Levels of the Association shall be entitled for allocation from the Association’s fund. The following principles shall apply in terms of distribution;

i. The National Executive Committee (NEC) - 50%

ii. The State Executive Committee (SEC) - 30%

iii. The Local Executive Committee (LEC) - 20%

14.2.1 All the Statutory Organs of the Association shall have their separate Accounts for purposes of accountability and effective discharge of their functions

14.3 Bankers:

i. Any organ of the Association is at liberty to nominate their bankers based on their services and available products convenient to such organ.

ii. Allocation to the respective organs shall be made in cheque as soon as the budget of the Association presented by NEC is approved.

14.4 Signatories to Bank Accounts

i. The signatories to Bank Accounts of the Association at all levels and organs shall be three, namely; the President/Chairman, Secretary and the Treasurer.

ARTICLE 15: SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION

15.1 This Constitution shall be Supreme and its provisions shall be binding on all members, individually and collectively.

15.2 Any Bye-Law or Regulations made by any State Branch or Local Chapter of the Association that is inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Constitution shall to the extent of such inconsistencies null and void.

ARTICLE 16: RATIFICATION OF PAST ACTS

i. All acts of the Association and its Interim Executive Committee, Prior to the date of adoption of this Constitution, are hereby ratified and affirmed.

ARTICLE 17: AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION

2.1 Amendment to the constitution shall require a two-third majority approval of members present at any GENERAL MEETING being convened with a notice of at least 30 days; such an amendment, which may be proposed by any member, shall be communicated to the Secretary at least one calendar month before the date of the General Meeting. The Secretary shall incorporate such proposed amendment(s) in the notice to members while convening the meeting at least 30 days before the day of the Meeting. No amendment shall be passed/ratified unless it is affirmed by a two-third-majority vote of Members present and voting.

ARTICLE 18: SPECIAL CLAUSE

(1) THE INCOME AND PROPERTY OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEACE PRACTITIONERS (NAPP) shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the objective of the body as set forth in this CONSTITUTION: and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly, by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise howsoever by way of profit, to the members of the Association.

(2) PROVIDED that nothing herein shall prevent the payment in good faith, or reasonable and proper remuneration to any officer or servant of the Association in return for any service actually rendered to the Association:

With the exception of Member(s) of the NEC that may be designated for the day to day running of the Secretariat of the Association as approved by the NEC majority, no Member of the General Assembly (Congress) or Body of Trustees shall be appointed to any Salary Office of the Association or any office of the Association paid by fees; and

No remuneration or other benefit in money or money’s worth shall be given by the body to any member of such General Assembly (Congress) or Body of Trustees except repayment of out of pocket expenses or reasonable and proper rent for premises demised, or let to the Association or reasonable fees for services rendered.

(3) If in the event of a winding up or dissolution of the corporate body if there remains after the satisfaction of all its debts and liabilities, any property whatsoever, the same shall not be paid to or distributed among the Members of the Association but shall be given or transferred to some other Association, having objects similar to the object of Association, such Associations to be determined by the members of the Association at or before the time of dissolution.

(4) If effect cannot be given to the aforesaid provisions, then the remaining property shall be transferred to some charitable object.

ARTICLE 19: OMNIBUS CLAUSE

Where any issue or matter arises which is not directly or indirectly provided for in this Constitution, such issue or matter shall be dealt with at the General Assembly, and when any problem arises as to the correct meaning or interpretation of this Constitution, such interpretation as may be suggested by the General Secretary (after due consultations with relevant statutory bodies) shall be adopted.

This Constitution of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEACE PRACTITIONERS (NAPP) was presented by the Interim Executive Committee and adopted at the --------------------------------------------------------------- held on ------------------------------------------------- at ----------------------------- through a motion moved and seconded by:

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