The constitution of an organization contains the fundamental. They exist to serve some public purpose rather than just serving the personal interests of the owners or members of the organisation. It is important that your organisation has a constitution that is written down. Advisors may be selected for an unlimited amount of terms. A typical constitution addresses all aspects of the organization, purpose, functions, persons in charge and members.
Amendments how can the constitution be changed who proposes changes how are the changes proposed what are the voting requirements to change the constitution. The constitution of an organization contains the rules that govern the actions and activities of the group. Nonprofit organisations act south african government. A charity constitution is required by every nonprofit organization for guiding all the. Service taxexemption must file their bylaws with their state governments. File when used as a verb, means to deliver a document to the. Obtain records of all financial documents from the previous treasurer and go. Example constitution and bylaws association of natural. The constitution or founding documents will usually have detailed and clear sections on. Association of natural resource extension professionals, a nonprofit organization, hereinafter. Please note that this is a very simple, sample constitution.
Amended by nonprofit organisations amendment act 17 of 2000 from 9 jun 2000. The constitution of a nonprofit organization specifies how the organization operates. Any changes to this constitution must be agreed by at least two thirds of those members present and voting at any general meeting. Nonprofit organisations npos do not exist to make a profit from the work of the organisation for the owners or members of the organisation. Department of social development private bag x 901. We can help you create such documents conveniently with the help of our. The name of the company shall be out of home media south africa npc the company. How to write a constitution for a nonprofit organization. How to write a constitution for a nonprofit organization azcentral. Sample constitution how will the organization function for. Such a constitution must embody the prescriptions of the second schedule of the non governmental organization regulations, 1992.
Your constitution says what your organisation does, how it will be structured, and how it will run. Normally you have to write it before you create your nonprofit organization. Section 9 a current, fulltime employee of etsu will be selected to serve as advisor by the executive board members at the beginning of each term. In this way, your constitution guides its members on how the organisation will function. How will the organization spend money who will be responsible for overseeing the budget article viii. The presidentelect shall not be authorized to sign documents. The group may be wound up at any time if agreed by two thirds of those members present and voting at any general meeting. Management a unic foundation shall be administered by a management committee of not less than three 3 people and not more than fifteen 15 members elected at the groups annual general meeting, committee members must be at least 18 years old. However, whatever constitution an ngo may adopt, should in principle provide sufficiently for management and structure, accountability and transparency in its operations. The text in red is to provide discussion points as you draft your clubs constitution please, if you use.
This sample constitution is for illustrative purposes only. Sample constitution the constitution of an organization. Constitution for nonprofit organization national speleological society. The long standard form of moi for a nonprofit company with members contained in the regulations published in terms of the companies act, as amended from time to time, shall not apply to the company.
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