constitution-1

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE

INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF

GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION

PREAMBLE

Whereas we, the members of THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION passed a

resolution to establish this Foundation in Nigeria in order to pursue the objectives hereunder listed.

Now, we the members of THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE GLOBAL

COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION do make and adopt this Constitution as a guide for the

activities of the Foundation and the actions of its functionaries and members. This constitution shall be

the ultimate test of validity for the actions and activities of the members and officers of the Foundation.

ARTICLE 1

1. Name: The name of this Foundation shall be THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF

THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION (hereinafter referred to as “the

foundation” in this Constitution).

2. Motto: The motto of the Foundation shall be, Health, Wealth and Peace for all.

3. Vision Statement: Total health for total humanity with socio- economic empowerment of

the global citizenry on a solid foundation of self-reliant organization.

4. Spiritual Statement: That the total man’s/woman’s body, mind, heart and spirit, live,

learn, love and leaves a legacy through self and collective discovery of need, talent, passion

and conscience guided by attributes of discipline, vision, passion and conscience in order to

supremely maximize his/her capacities of physical intelligence, mental intelligence, emotional

intelligence and spiritual intelligence.

5. Mission Statement: “towards building a solid foundation of health, wealth, gender

equality, and peace for generations through best innovative practices and multi-sectoral and

inter-disciplinary integration and networking”.

6. Registered Office: The Head Office of the Foundation shall be situated in Nigeria.

ARTICLE 2

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION.

AIMS:

1. Provision of child welfare care.

2. Provision of environmental and related health.

3. Leadership, modeling, Research and Authoring.

4. Provision of micro-credit financing.

5. Provision of Reproductive and Family health.

6. Human / technology Capital and Resources development.

7. Environmental and Occupational Health / Agricultural practices.

8. Women empowerment/ Gender Equity.

9. Peace, democracy and good governance.

10. Outreach and follow-up .

11. Statistics and Demographic health.

12. Provision of Natural and Homeopathic Health.

13. Provision of Financial and Policy Management /Health care strengthening system.

14. Provision of Social and Rehabilitative Medicine practices OBJECTIVES.

1. To develop an organizational structure for Diseases and Community Development

Research Institute substantially similar to that which obtains in institutes of similar nature all

over the world;

2. To design new curricula and training programmes for physicians scientists, nurses,

students and other health care providers, as well as for persons afflicted with infectious

diseases;

3. To develop drugs, cures, treatments, therapies, medications and the like for the

prevention, management and treatment of infectious diseases including, but not limited to,

HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, diarrhea diseases;

4. To conduct Phases I – III clinical trials of and for new and existing vaccines, drugs, cures,

treatments, therapies, medications and the like for the prevention, management and treatment

of diseases generally;

5. To establish, nurture and develop links and contacts with other institutes or organizations

(civil society and multiplier organizations) that conduct and/or support diseases and community

development research whether in Nigeria or elsewhere;

6. To assist in the provision of programmes of preventive healthcare and medical services to

rural dwellers, especially with regard to HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as well as other

emerging and reemerging diseases of reproductive and environmental health;

7. To assist in the improvement of the state of healthcare delivery by:

a. Educating people on health-related issues in both urban and rural communities

b. Establishing and managing programmes for improved water supply

c. Establishing and managing programme for improved environmental sanitation

d. Establishing and managing clinics to improve public assess to healthcare

e. Establishing and managing programmes for improved nutrition especially in rural

communities including school health programmes

8. To assist with the provision of care and education for orphans of HIV/AIDS and other

vulnerable children (OVC)

9. To establish, promote and manage Micro-Credit Financing Schemes in form of small to

medium size empowerment grant programmes enterprises aimed at providing financial

assistance to qualifying individuals and organizations as a means of alleviating poverty.

10. To assist in the promotion of Human / Technology Capital and Resources Development

(educational and skills acquisition) including scholarship awards , supply of books other library

and scientific etc to educational institutions at all levels in rural and urban areas.

11. To assist in the promotion/establishment of peace, democracy and good governance and

encourage participation in leadership by women and other minorities.

12. To establish, promote and manage college funds for the benefit of the qualifying students

13. To establish, promote programmes and provide counselling for conflict management,

conflict resolution, post conflict recovery and improved understanding with tolerance among

different socio-ethnic cultures within the communities

14. Consistent with the foregoing, to

(a) Organize colloquiums, seminars, symposia and other

activities; and

(b) Make grants or distributions to individuals in support of

programmes and activities which have educational, scientific and/or

charitable purpose;

15. To receive property by gift, devise or bequest, invest and reinvest the same, and apply the

income and principal thereof, as the Board of Trustees may from time to time determine;

16. To take any and all actions and to conduct any and all activities as shall from time to time

be found appropriate in connection with the foregoing purposes of the Foundation. The

Foundation may maintain close working relations with any organization or institution in

furtherance of any of the forgoing purposes.

ARTICLE 3

MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership of the Foundation shall consist of persons who sign this constitution and such

persons as the Foundation may from time to time admit as members upon such terms and

conditions as the Foundation may deem fit and appropriate in the circumstances.

2. Honorary, Associate or Corporate members may be admitted upon the approval in writing of

the Board of Trustees

ARTICLE 4.

There shall be an international, national, zonal and campus executive council.

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

1. The Officers of the Foundation shall be the following;

President, Deputy President, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Programmes

(Including Programmes Managers of Reproductive Health, Environmental and Related Health,

Micro-Credit Financing, Women Empowerment/Gender Equality, Peace, Democracy and Good

Governance and Human Capital and Resource Development), Director of Media and Relations,

Director of Administration and Finance and Director of Legal Affairs and Advocacy (at the

national level). For the zonal and campus level these are:

Team Leader, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Treasurer, Programmes Officer, Programme

assistant and Legal Adviser.

2. The Founder of the Foundation, Dr. Henry Akpojubaro Efegbere shall be the first President of

the Foundation.

3. The Board of Trustees (BOT) shall appoint external Auditors and legal advisers to the

Foundation as may be necessary, and shall be at liberty to define the functions of the officers

and any committee(s) that may be set up.

ARTICLE 5

APPOINTMENT AND TENURE OF TRUSTEES

1. The members of the Foundation shall from time to time appoint members of the public of the

highest social standing and personal integrity to serve in the Board of Trustees of the

Foundation. Provided that no such persons shall be appointed to the board of trustees, where

such a person is:

(a) Been declared bankrupt

(b) Insane

(c) Less than eighteen years of age

(d) An ex-convict.

2. The number of trustees constituting the board shall not be less than three. Subject to such

limitation, the number of trustees shall be determined from time to time by two third (2/3)

majority of members of the foundation.

3. The founder of the foundation shall hold office, except when he decides otherwise for the good

of the foundation to allow for change of leadership , in consultation and approval by / with the

BOT.

4. Any member of the board of trustees, subject to Article 5 (3) above shall only be removed at a

general meeting, where a simple majority of the members, present and voting so decides, and

where there is a tie the president shall have the right to the deciding vote.

Provided that this clause shall be subject only and only to this article and no other.

5. If the position of a Trustee becomes vacant for any reason whatsoever, the Board of Trustees

shall appoint a replacement Trustee to serve in the place of the departing Trustees as may be

determined provided that if the vacancy so created by the departing Trustee shall cause the

number of Trustees to become less than three (3). This shall be in consultation with the

governing council (Board of Directors).

6. Succeeding Trustee(s) shall be as established by this Constitution. The date of commencement

of the tenure of the above named Trustees shall be the date of registration of the Incorporated

Trustees of the Foundation, provided that any act done by the above named Trustees on

behalf, or in the name, of the Foundation prior to such date of registration shall be deemed to

have been done with proper authority.

7. Members of the Board of Trustees shall not be entitled to any remuneration whatsoever other

than in reimbursement for reasonable out of pocket expenses as well as reasonable honoraria

for services rendered to the Foundation.

ARTICLE 6

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

1. There shall be an Executive (Governing) Council of the Foundation, which shall be made up of at

least nine members to be appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Executive Council shall be

responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Foundation.

ARTICLE 7

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The control and management of the business and affairs of the Foundation and the disposal of the

Foundation’s properties and funds shall be vested in the Board of Trustees. In furtherance of the above

objectives and the purposes of the Foundation, the Board of Trustees shall:

1. Have the power to create Committees to carry out the objectives and purposes of the

Foundation

2. Have the responsibility either in their collective capacity or in their respective capacities to

advise the Foundation on any matter referred to them either by the Board or the President of

the Foundation.

3. Have the power to apply the income and resources of the Foundation either directly or

through contributions to any charitable organization or organizations exclusively for charitable,

scientific, literary or educational purposes, and engage in any lawful activity for which non-

profit corporations may be organized under the law.

4. Formulate each year, standing policy (ies) on the following issues;

(a) Foundation activities, and

(b) Selection of projects for funding and/or implementation

ARTICLE 8

USE AND CUSTODY OF THE COMMON SEAL

The common seal of the Foundation shall be used solely for the purpose of the Foundation and shall be

in the custody of the President or the Secretary or the custody of any other persons to whom the Board

of Trustees (BOT) may delegate this responsibility.

ARTICLE 9

MEETINGS OF THE FOUNDATION

1. The foundation shall hold a general meeting of its members not less than once in each

calendar year, and hold any additional meeting when fifty (50) percent of the members resolve

that such additional meeting should be held.

2. The Board of Trustees shall hold a meeting at least two (2) times in each calendar year;

provided that the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees may, at any time, convene a meeting

of the Board of Trustees at such place and time as may be deemed reasonable.

3. Participation in a meeting of the Board of Trustees may occur by conference, telephone or

other reasonable methods as the Board may determine.

ARTICLE 10

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

POSITIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL:

i. All officers, not including the founding president/CEO and members of BOT, must have applied

officially for their choice post, and supporting credentials submitted, before being found worthy

of the appointment to the post occupied after interview by board of trustees and results

ratified by international advisory board or any other board/committee that may be set up by

the board of trustees.

ii. The document of conditions of service for staff/volunteers may be used (referred to) to complement the interpretation/implementation of the BOGC offices and respective responsibilities and welfare. Otherwise the BOT decision over rules.

iii. All executive members other than members of the Board of Trustees, shall hold office for a

minimal provisional period of 6 months and maximum of 12 months before they are given a letter of appointment if found worthy.

iv. Each office or the activities of the officers thereto shall be reviewed bi-annually (every 6

months) and if found worthy shall be appreciated and commended, and where found otherwise (inefficient) shall be replaced as determined by the BOT in collaboration with executive committee.

1. GOVERNING / EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

The Governing Executive Council shall comprise of the officers in 1.0 to 13.0 hereunder.

1.0 PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

The role of the CEO/President of the organization is to oversee the entire welfare of the

organization programmes/projects, chair meetings and also act as the public leader, role model

of the organization. He shall perform the following tasks:

i. The President of the Foundation shall preside over all meetings, both general and executive.

ii. The President shall have the power to overrule minor or controversial issues. The President’s

ruling on all issues shall be final.

iii. The President’s position shall not be subject to any mandatory resignation, retirement or re-

election procedure notwithstanding any thing to the contrary in this constitution.

iv. The president in consultation with the Board of Trustees shall have the powers to take any

decision, constitute or employ any process or procedure with an aim to achieving any of the

aims and objectives of the foundation notwithstanding that such power is not set out in this

Constitution.

v. S/he shall spend quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the progress of

the organization.

vi. Deal with the media in liaison with the media and relations officer in the organization.

vii. S/he also shall deal with disciplinary issues and problems any member, or executive members

may have in liaison with the Board of trustees, Board of Governing council or the General and

Finance Committee/ Disciplinary committee as may be stated in the organization’s constitution.

viii. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the

organization, although may be represented by the Deputy President or/and the Secretary

General when necessary.

ix. The president shall ensure an atmosphere of co-operation, peace and good governance among

the members and the members of the executive at all levels (International, National, Zonal,

State and LGAs.)

x. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

2.0 DEPUTY PRESIDENT/ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Deputy President performs the same role and plays it when the President is not available

and permission granted for such authority, which are stated below:

i. S/he shall be appointed as chairperson/supervisor of the committee on programmes

(supervision and management), an arm of the organization that helps in the development and

monitoring of all the organization’s projects across the world.

ii. Conveys and chairs meetings of the Executive Committee, and

Chairs the general meeting of the membership by permission of or in the absence of the

President

iii. S/he shall spend his quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the

progress of the organization.

iv. Deals with the media in liaison with the media and relations Director in the organization.

v. S/he also deals with disciplinary issues and problems any member(s), or executive member(s)

may have in liaison with The Board of Trustees, Board of Governing Council or the General and

finance (disciplinary) committee as may be stated in the organization’s constitution.

vi. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the

organization, although may be represented by the Secretary General when necessary.

vii. The Deputy President shall ensure an atmosphere of co-operation, peace and good governance

among the members and the members of the executive at all levels (International, National,

Zonal, State and LGA)

viii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

3.0 SECRETARY

General Secretary shall ensure effective supervision of administrative protocols and duties. The

responsibilities among others shall be:

i. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings and this shall be with the

assistance and joint effort with other officers as and when necessary.

ii. The General Secretary shall also follow up all tasks and decisions that come out of

meetings, and make sure they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining

prompt and close inter-relationship with the officer(s) that is/are directly involved or affected.

iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including the monthly,

quarterly or bi-annual annual, reports; this shall be done by working in close contact with the

other executives in updating latest information and developments.

iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings; therefore, s/he must be

very current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting.

v. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the

general meetings.

vi. S/he shall help in proper recording and keeping of the members full records and files

as the database to the organization, as well as documentation of organization’s activities

vii. The secretary shall help in managing the organization office, thus help in receiving

incoming call/messages (be it electronic/printed) and respond to them.


4.0 DEPUTY SECRETARY

The Deputy Secretary shall perform the same roles as secretary whenever the general secretary is

unavoidably absent and/or delegate his responsibility to his deputy. S/he shall also be one of the

members of committee on programmes/projects (Supervision and management). His or her other roles

are stated as below:

i. Keeping members informed about the schedule of meetings, and this shall be with

the assistance and joint effort with other executive officers.

ii. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decisions that come out of meetings, makes

sure they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by keeping a prompt and close

contact with the officer(s) that is/are directly or indirectly involved or affected.

iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including the monthly,

quarterly, bi-annual annual, report, this shall be done by working in close contact with the

other executives in updating latest information and developments.

iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings, therefore, he must be

very current with activities of the other executives in planning for any meeting.

v. The deputy secretary shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive

meetings and of the general meetings. Proper keeping of the members’ full records and files

and documentation of organization activities.

vi. The secretary shall help in managing the organization’s office, thus, help in

receiving incoming calls/massages (be it electronic/printed) and respond to them.

vii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

5.0 TREASURER

The treasurer is responsible for managing and banking the monies of the organization in

collaboration with the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF). S/he must be able to

account for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual basis,

thus there must be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and

duties shall include:

i. Opening bank Accounts and follow up bank transactions

ii. S/he shall also be responsible for paying all the bills for the organization within

the budget as approved by the working committees (general purpose and finance, fund

raising, programmes and organizing) with the full approval of the board of governing council

(BOGC) and Trustees (BOT)

iii. S/he shall also keep the other executives and membership up to date about the

financial status of the organization.

iv. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the cheque book of the organization’s financial

account.

v. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and keep an up

to date records of all cheques, receipts of payments, and any funds generated either from

special supporters, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever.

vi. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

6.0 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

S/he shall work closely with the treasurer, and the different working committees in managing the

organization’s finances. His or her roles include:

i. Help in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the organization.

ii. Making sure the organization is audited (external auditor may involved) with the assistance

of the Treasurer and the annual financial statements (including Balance sheet, Profit and Loss

Account, etc) are drawn up/updated, and also presented to the executive committee before

any annual general meeting (AGM) or as may be demanded for.

iii. S/he with the assistance of the members committees on General purpose and finance, fund raising,

programmes, and organizing shall draw up the organization’s budget and present to the

Governing Council at least a month (or as when necessary) before the BOGC and BOT

meeting.

iv. Any other duties there may be assigned to him or her from time to time

7.0 DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS

S/he shall provide communication services to the organization by giving advice to the management for

effective planning and implementing programmes that are community-friendly. His or her roles include;

i. Monitor public opinion about the organization on any issue.

ii. Advise the management on policy issues and communication strategies.

iii. Plan public relations programmes including preparing cost budget within his/her

section.

iv. Evaluate communication activities and recommend future actions.

v. Conduct internal communication courses, workshops and media training when

necessary through the assistance of the Programme committee. Or other resource persons as

may be hired with approval of the BOT

vi. Oversee use of visual and audio electronic materials, including managing an Internet

website.

vii. Write speeches, prepare visual aids and make public presentations when needed.

viii. Liaise with the media, i.e. respond to enquiries, and arrange interviews with

Journalists prepare and distribute news releases and make statement on behalf of the

organization.

ix. Write, edit and arrange production of printed materials such as newsletters, house

magazine, pamphlets and brochures.

x. Liaise with the public and respond to enquiries.

xi. Present arguments on behalf of the organization (lobbying) to other organizations;

including the federal, state, local government and special interest groups, locally or

internationally.

xii. Lobbying through other relevant officers deemed fit as “gateway” to achieving this

task.

xiii. Charismatically through the “game of power”/politics lure partners for community

development business.

xiv. Shall advice/suggest to BOGC, be it at zonal or state, on how and what approaches

shall earn the GCHF any contract.

xv. A database should be kept of possible adaptable strategies for GCHF useable for

achieving our end target of breaking in to “non-conforming” organizations. This database shall

be classified as “Classified Strategic Intelligence (CSI)”.

xvi. Marketing/Communications skills are highly recommended and should be deliberately

developed or learned.

xvii. And other duties that may be assigned to him or her from time to time.

8.0 DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES/ PROJECTS

The programme Director is the technical officer and the supervisor to the GCHF’s programmes

to which the focus and operation of the organization is directed. This position has three key areas of

responsibilities, which are enumerated below for proper understanding of office duties. They are:

1. Programme/Co-ordination and supervision (headed in each geopolitical/campus zone by the

zonal team leader/programme officer)

2. Field outreach/onsite propagation – (headed in each geopolitical zone/campus by the

zonal/campus team leader/programme officer)

3. General responsibilities in office.

8.1 PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION

The organization’s work requires a close monitoring and consistent examination in order to

properly access the level of development and the progressive growth of all its segments. The

programme Director, therefore, shall be there on-site in person or through his/her

zonal/campus representative (see above) to offer various forms of:

i. Facilitating mechanisms for creativity

ii. Informative and objective assistance

iii. Responsive attention to critical or immediate needs required.

iv. Project methodologies that enhance effective and efficient management of the

programme/activity.

8.2 FIELD OUTREACH/ONSITE PROPAGATION

The project director must be available in person or through his or her zonal/campus

representative and work hand-in-hand with other executive Officers in the various outreach

programmes (onsite) as may be required.

His/her responsibilities shall include the following:

I. Supporting the organization’s projects and field outreach as may be required, this

shall be done by the consistent assessment of the project work, paying visits and

monitoring of field programmes, examining the level of development, taking regular

records of the level of growth and reporting such progress to the executive committee

for analysis and cross examination.

II. Keeping a comprehensive report of growth curve of the various projects and

programmes. Thus present such report including any limitation, problems/cost

analysis of any/ further development from any programme/project carried out. This

shall form a database for future use.

a. Undertaking outreach/field projects and activities within the marked out

community as may be assigned.

b. Work as a team, along with other officers and also keeping a consistent flow

of information between him and the relevant project officers at all levels/cadres for proper and

progressive development.

c. Attending community meetings or congress on various community issues on

behalf of the organization for smooth inter-relationship between the community and the

organization.

d. Work along with the members of the committee on programmes/projects

(development and management) as well as be present in all meeting and also keep all records of all

information/minutes and important documents.

e. S/he shall prepare the agenda of meetings for the programme committee

within his/her jurisdiction of responsibility, or same function may be delegated as and when

necessary for efficiency reasons.

f. S/he shall present a comprehensive report of all the programmes planned or

developed to the committee on programme, the president and BOT for assessment and

recommendations including the cost analysis of the proposed project(s).

g. S/he shall be conversant with the responsibilities of the director of media and relations duty

for harmony.

h. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her.

8.3 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN OFFICE

S/he shall support the implementation of the goals, and objectives of the organization through

the close guidance and direction of the executive team and the programmes committee

(management), this shall be done by:

i. being primarily involved with operation and research development (including activities like

initiating research protocol, and the establishment of operating policy and procedures,

procurement of research facilities, administrative and fiscal support to research team members

as well as writing proposals and organizing meetings).

ii. Providing guidance to all temporary, ad-hoc or contract staffs or volunteers as required for

efficient achievement.

iii. Developing monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports template and offices systems for

use by the contracted resources/affected offices.

iv. Assisting the other executives in carrying out proper pre-meeting (pre-planning assessment

and analysis as may be required.

v. Working in close contact with the president/CEO and the committee members for efficiency.

vi. Conducting effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation of each programme including pre-

testing before implementation.

vii. And any other duties that may be assigned.

NB.

There are several departments/sub-directorate of programme offices, though not water tight, which

include:

i. Programme Manager, Reproductive Health.

ii. Programme Manager, Environmental and Related Health.

iii. Programme Manager, Micro-Credit Financing.

iv. Programme Manager, Human Resource Development.

v. Programme Manager, Women Empowerment/Gender Equality.

vi. Programme Manager, Peace, Democracy and Good Governance.

vii. Programme Manager, Pediatric and Child Welfare care.

viii. Programme Manager, Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC).

ix. Programme Manager, Agricultural Practices.

x. Programme Manager, Technology Resource Development.

xi. Programme Manager, Leadership, Modeling, Lettering/Authoring.

These offices shall have their responsibilities similar to the Director of Programmes and as may

be instructed by the Director of Programme within the confinement of this constitution. That is the roles

and responsibilities may vary with time so far in harmony with the aims and objectives of this

organization.

9.0. DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY

The legal and advocacy director shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignments within

the organization. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel within

the organization (National, Zonal and Campus), and this includes, among others, the assistant

legal officer. The duties and responsibilities among others shall be:

i. Working effectively in liaison with the Assistant Legal Officer, shall be responsible in

handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs.

ii. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information

that can generate any form(s) of legal implication, libel, and court litigation.

iii. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as

needed for any such case(s), or as the need (case) demand as stipulated in the legal

procedures for such issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc

committee/panel set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case.

iv. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s)

as legal suit, libel, defence and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any

individual, group of person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal

procedures for such issues or cases in the constitution.

v. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries,

documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization,

therefore, S/he shall work in liaison with the media and relations director who is solely

responsible for inter-networking with other sister institutions originating from public-private

sectors partnership and stakeholders.

vi. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within

the organization.

9.1 ASSISTANT LEGAL DIRECTOR

The Assistant Legal Director collaborates with the director of legal affairs and advocacy in

performing other legal duties and any such that relates to their department and

responsibilities, nevertheless, they shall both work in liaison with the other officers that may be

directly or indirectly involved with such legal matters.

10.0 GENERAL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

The membership of this committee shall include BOT, BOGC Internet ADB the responsibilities of this

committee shall be influenced, in collaborative consultations with other relevant offices including the

legal affairs and advocacy, as defined by the use of the term “general” by BOT to include: (a) matters

on staff (salaried and non-salaried) welfare/benefit (b) disciplinary measures on erring BOGC members

at international, national, zonal/campus, state or LGAs i.e. as a disciplinary committee (c) matters on

volunteerism/volunteers welfare/benefits (d) general membership (e) as unfolding events may in the

future determine and such events verified and approved by/known to the BOT.

The term finance as used by GCHF shall include, among other meanings interpreted as seemed

appropriate or necessary by the BOT or national BOGC, issues related to the fund-raising, programmes

and organizing committees and all incomes/expenditures on behalf of the GCHF.

The committee’s over-seeing responsibilities include:

i. Enforcing proper implementation and transparent accountability of all the offices

ranging from the National, zonal, state, campus and international advisory board/patrons.

ii. All issues as related to definition of “general” as above

iii. To give advise/suggestions on any foreseeable breach of constitution as related

to their jurisdictional responsibilities

iv. Quick response to presentation/explanation of GCHF documents/records as

demanded on everyday, monthly, quarterly, annually, or as necessary.

v. Build a database on collated and verified general and finance intelligence.

vi. In the event of inviting an independent, external investigators (CIDs, military or

police – officers, etc) for objective situation investigations such arrangement must be done

with the full knowledge and permission of the BOT and BOD/BOGC

vii. Their decision for/against any opinion(s) shall be by democratic pattern of simple

majority and when such decision(s) is/are queried / irresolvable the BOT over rules.

viii. In the event of time or distance constraints the committee shall delegate her

members on consultation with BOT/BOGC of that level to attend to jurisdictional issues at

zonal/campus, state or LGA level.

x. And other duties that may be assigned to the committee from time to time.

11.0 FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

The membership of this committee shall consist of BOT, BOGC, and International Advisory Board (IAB).

This committee shall be involved with the responsibility of fund/property/resources generation from

individual(s) or corporate bodies in form of gift, devise or bequest.

The committee shall:

i. Research, plan and implement corporate funding strategies (i.e. corporate

sponsorships for events, conferences, workshops/seminars and other projects).

ii. Research prospective foundation sources and prepares grant application proposals as

necessary.

iii. Plan capital campaign strategies, including the establishment of goals, campaign

strategies, etc.

iv. Design and implement credit schemes/packages, in liaison with the treasurer, Director

of Administration and Finance and the other working committees

v. Manage and track monies and pledges made to the organizations.

vi. Keep the management organized and updated on issues relating to funds and funds

generated.

vii. Help to prepare and manage approved annual fundraising budgets and timelines in

conjunction with other officers including the treasurer, director of administration and finance

and the committees

viii. Research and co-ordinate the development and implementation of selected “special

projects” fund raising activities.

ix. Shall perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

12.0 PROGRAMMES COMMITTEE

The membership of the committee shall comprise members of (a) BOT, (b) BOGC and (c) International

Advisory Board (IAB).

This committee in charge of event supervision and co-ordination shall among other things, that pertain

to event management, help in;

i. Maintaining accurate records in regards to expenditures/expenses per activity and

event statistics and subsequently submits to the BOGC and BOT.

ii. Also shall help to develop, maintain and update comprehensive organizational

database from previous events.

iii. Providing the organization with monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annual summary

information about events via the executive committee to the council.

iv. It shall develop proposals along with the fund raising committee for programme event

funding including individuals, corporations and foundations as needs demand.

v. Handling, overseeing, and managing all events/activities which includes among

others, budgeting, resource speakers, facilitators, special invitees, travel arrangement, staffing,

inter-governmental arrangements in respects to any policy/requirement for foreigner’s

participation in events (this shall be done in liaison with the director of media and relations

vi. It shall recruit, develop, orientate and also mentor leaders/coordinators through

short-time trainings and orientation, regular contacts and flow of communications in liaison

with the programme director.

vii. It shall create ideas for growth within the programme that will ensure the success of

every event organized.

viii. Perform ongoing assessment of all events/staff to serve within the organization in

order to best provide for their needs.

ix. It shall serve as liaison between all events/staff and the entire organization at large.

Provided that,

x. In the event of time and distance constraints, the committee shall delegate her

member(s) to attend to jurisdictional issues at zonal, state campus levels.

13.0 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Members shall include; (a) BOGC, (b) BOT, (c) International Advisory Board (IAB)

Responsibilities include:

i. Organizing award/prize giving events

ii. Collaborate with other committees in executing their programmes

iii. Other responsibilities as may be appointed from time to time.

14.0 INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE/ PATRONS

I. To Play fatherly and motherly role of nurturing and promoting the organization in their best

capacity ,personally and officially, for the championing of humanity agenda. This shall include

counseling and advice

ii To Correct and rebuke with love wrong practices and practioners observed in the course of their

duty. This must be in the light of the constitution and jointly with the boards of trustees and governing

council

iii To undertake any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the board of trustees

NATIONAL/COUNTRY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

The National Executive Council shall comprise of the officers specified in Articles 13.0.1 to 6 hereunder.

1. COUNTRY TEAM LEADER:

The zonal team leader acting with responsibilities similar to the National President at the Zonal

Level shall undertake the following responsibilities

i. Convey and chair meetings at the zonal levels

ii. S/he shall spend his/her quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the

progress of the organization

iii. Deal with the media in liaison with the National Media and Relations Director, Secretary or

the BOGC and other relevant /affected offices at state, campus or LGA level

iv. S/he also deal with disciplinary issues and problems any member, or executive member

may have at zonal, campus, state, LGA and in the case of unresolved issues such are finalized

at the BOT level. And this shall be necessary after all channels of resolutions as provided by

the constitution are exercised.

v. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the

organization, as may be represented by the secretary or any delegated officer.

vi. S/he shall ensure an atmosphere of cooperation, peace and good governance among the

general membership and the members of the executive at all levels.


2. COUNTRY SECRETARY

S/he is regarded as the administrator in the organization, ensuring an effective

supervision of the administrative protocols and duties. The responsibilities include the

following:

i. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings, all though this shall be with the

assistance and in joint effort with other officers as and when necessary.

ii. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decision that come out of meetings, and make sure

they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close

interpersonal relationship with the officer(s) that is/are involved or affected.

iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including monthly, quarterly or

bi-annual, annually reports this shall be done by working in close contact with the other

executives in updating latest information and development.

iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings; therefore, he must be very

current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting.

v. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the

general meetings.

vi. S/he shall help in proper keeping/recording of the members/activities/projects full records

details as database of the organization, and this is in liaison with the programme officer.

vii. S/he shall help in managing the organization office, thus, help in receiving incoming

calls/messages (electronic/printed) responds to correspondence.

3. DEPUTY SECRETARY.

He or she shall perform the same roles as the secretary, whenever the secretary is unavoidably

absent and or delegates his or her duties to the deputy secretary.

4. COUNTRY TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY.

The treasurer is responsible for managing the monies of the organization. S/he must be able to account

for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual bases, thus there must

be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall include:

i. Open bank account at the zonal level

ii. Helps in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the

organization.

iii. The treasurer shall also be responsible in paying all the bills for the organization

within the budget as approved by the members of the working committees (general purpose

and finance, fund raising programmes and organizing) with the full approval of the board of

governing council (BOGC) and board of trustees (BOT)

iv. S/he shall also keep the executives and member up to date about the financial status

of the organization.

v. Making sure the organization is audited and the annual financial statements collected

and presented to the executive committee before the annual general meeting (AGM).

vi. The treasurer with assistance of the members of working committees shall draw up

the organization’s budget and present to the council at least a month or as when demand

before the BOGC (BOT) and BOT meeting.

vii. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the cheque book of the organization

financial account.

viii. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and

keep an up to date records of all cheque, receipts of payments, and any funds generated

either from special supports, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever.

ix. S/he shall release a financial allocation as impress to the different offices as defined

by approved budget.


5. COUNTRY PROGRAMME/PROJECT (OPERATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT)

OFFICER/ PROGRAMME ASSISTANT.

The organization’s primary intention and aim for establishing this office shall be for the

purpose of facilitating practical and objective method of creating, initiating helpful ideas, that can foster

a more positive development, by means of creativity and the general implementation of worthwhile

“pro-poor” policies that can promote growth and socio-economic empowerment in all segment of the

organization. The responsibilities shall include:

i. S/he shall help in the supervision and co-ordination of such programmes as described above as

well as helps in coordinating and administering a funded research study/activities or group of

associated activities.

ii. S/he shall ensure project planning, including preplanned work scope, study protocol, and

regulatory requirements.

iii. He or she shall help to plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive data collection and

analysis systems in support of any research protocol also may facilitate the collection and

analysis of research data or documentations.

iv. Co-ordinates the procurement and disposition of research facilities and/or equipment,

establishes and co-ordinates logistical arrangements for research subjects and outreach

activities, as appropriate to the frame or research structures of the organization.

v. Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation research and data collection activities,

act as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the

principal operational liaison for other research organizations, funding donor agencies and

regulating bodies.

vi. Recruit, instruct and co-ordinate research subjects and for volunteers that may be resourceful

in carrying out the programmes, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope.

vii. Plan and co-ordinate the staffing of research work, to include the recruitment and

administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity.

viii. Provide administrative and fiscal support to investigators and research team members,

establish budget and financial reporting procedures, and monitor and control the unit

expenditure.

ix. Assist in the development and writing of grant proposals and for business plans for specific

research projects either to bigger corporations, foundations or governmental bodies.

x. S/he supervises and co-ordinate the provision of support services to investigators and

researchers in the organization.

xi. S/he shall monitor the progress, growth of research activities; develop ad-hoc reports as

required for that purpose.

xii. Shall organize and facilitate meetings, conferences and other events associated with research

activities, and may perform and/or co-ordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research

objective.

xiii. The officer shall be appointed to carry out other special duties as assigned by the executive

committee.

6. COUNTRY LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY OFFICER

The legal and advocacy coordinator shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignment

within the organization. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel within

the organization

The duties and responsibilities among others shall be:

i. S/he shall be responsible for handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs.


that can generate any forms of legal implication, libel, and court litigation.

iii. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as

needed for any such case(s), or as the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for

such issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel

set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case.

iv. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s)

as legal suit, and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of

person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such

issues or cases in the constitution.


documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization

therefore, with knowledge of team lead

vi. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within

the organization.

THE ZONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

This shall comprise of the officers specified in 7 to 11 hereunder.

7. ZONAL TEAM LEADER:

The zonal team leader acting with responsibilities similar to the National President at the Zonal

Level shall undertake the following responsibilities

i. Convey and chair meetings at the zonal levels

ii. S/he shall spend his/her quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the



the BOGC and other relevant /affected offices at state, campus or LGA level.

iv. S/he also deal with disciplinary issues and problems any member, or executive member

may have at zonal, campus, state, LGA and in the case of unresolved issues such are

finalized at the BOT level. And this shall be necessary after all channels of resolutions as

provided by the constitution are exercised.


organization, as may be represented by the secretary or any delegated officer.




8. ZONAL SECRETARY



following:

viii. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings, all though this shall be with the

assistance and in joint effort with other officers as and when necessary.

ix. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decision that come out of meetings, and make sure

they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close

interpersonal relationship with the officer(s) that is/are involved or affected.

x. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including monthly, quarterly or

bi-annual, annually reports this shall be done by working in close contact with the other

executives in updating latest information and development.

xi. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings, therefore, he must be very


xii. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the

general meetings.

xiii. S/he shall help in proper keeping/recording of the members/activities/projects full records

details as database of the organization, and this is in liaison with the programme officer.

xiv. S/he shall help in managing the organization office, thus, help in receiving incoming

calls/messages (electronic/printed) responds to correspondence.

9. ZONAL TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY

The treasurer is responsible for managing the monies of the organization. S/he must be able to account

for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual bases, thus there must

be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall include:

xi. Open bank account at the zonal level

xii. Helps in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the

organization.

xiii. The treasurer shall also be responsible in paying all the bills for the organization

within the budget as approved by the members of the working committees (general purpose

and finance, fund raising programmes and organizing) with the full approval of the board of

governing council (BOGC) and board of trustees (BOT)

xiv. S/he shall also keep the executives and member up to date about the financial status

of the organization.

xv. Making sure the organization is audited and the annual financial statements collected

and presented to the executive committee before the annual general meeting (AGM).

xvi. The treasurer with assistance of the members of working committees shall draw up

the organization’s budget and present to the council at least a month or as when demand

before the BOGC (BOT) and BOT meeting.

xvii. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the cheque book of the organization

financial account.

xviii. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and

keep an up to date records of all cheque, receipts of payments, and any funds generated

either from special supports, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever.

xix. S/he shall release a financial allocation as impress to the different offices as defined

by approved budget.

xx. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

10. ZONAL PROGRAMME/PROJECT (OPERATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT)

OFFICER

The organization’s primary intention and aim for establishing this office

shall be for the purpose of facilitating practical and objective method of creating, initiating helpful ideas,

that can foster a more positive development, by means of creativity and the general implementation of

worthwhile “pro-poor” policies that can promote growth and socio-economic empowerment in all

segment of the organization. The responsibilities shall include:

i. S/he shall help in the supervision and co-ordination of such programmes as described above as

well as help in coordinating and administering a funded research study/activities or group of

associated activities.






iv. Co-ordinates the procurement and disposition of research facilities and/or equipment,

establishes and co-ordinates logistical arrangements for research subjects and outreach

activities, as appropriate to the frame or research structures of the organization.

v. Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation research and data collection activities,



regulating bodies.



vii. Plan and co-ordinate the staffing of research work, to include the recruitment and




expenditure.



x. S/he supervise and co-ordinate the provision of support services to investigators and

researchers in the organization.

xi. S/he shall monitor the progress, growth of research activities, develop ad-hoc reports as

required for that purpose.


activities, and may perform and/or co-ordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research

objective.

xiii. The officer shall be appointed to carry out other special duties as assigned by the executive

committee.

11. ZONAL LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY OFFICER


within the organization. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel within

the organization


viii. S/he shall be responsible for handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs.

ix. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information

that can generate any forms of legal implication, libel, and court litigation.

x. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as

needed for any such case(s), or as the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for

such issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel

set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case.

xi. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s)

as legal suit, and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of



xii. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries,

documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization

therefore, with knowledge of team lead

xiii. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within

the organization.

CAMPUS EXECUTIVE

1. CAMPUS TEAM LEADER:

The campus Team Leader acting with responsibilities similar to the National President at the

Zonal Level shall undertake the following responsibilities

i. Convey and chair meetings at the campus level.

ii. S/he shall spent his/her quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the



BOGC and other relevant /affected offices at states or LGA level

iv. S/he also deal with disciplinary issues and problems any members, or executive members may

have at zone, campus or state level and in the case of unresolved issues such are finalized at

the BOT level after passing through all necessary channels of resolutions as provided by the

constitution.


organization, although may be represented by the secretary or any delegated officer.



vii. Other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

2. CAMPUS SECRETARY



following:

i. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings, all though this shall be with the

assistance and joint effort with other officers as and when necessary.

ii. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decision that come out of meetings, and make sure they

are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close interpersonal

relationship with the officer(s) that is/are involved or affected.

iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including monthly, quarterly or bi-

annual and annual reports shall be done by working in close contact with the other executives

in updating latest information and developments.

iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings, therefore, s/he must be very


v. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the general

meetings.

vi. S/he shall help in proper keeping/recording of the members/activities/projects full records

details as database of the organization.

vii. S/he shall help in managing the organization office, thus, help in receiving incoming

calls/messages (be it electronic/printed) and respond to correspondence.


3. CAMPUS TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY

The treasurer is responsible for managing the monies of the organization. S/he must be able to

account for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual bases, thus

there must be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall

include:

i. Open bank account at the campus level

ii. Help in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the organization.

iii. The treasurer shall also be responsible in paying all the bills for the organization within the

budget as approved by the members of the working committees (general purpose and finance,

fund raising and programmes) with the full approval of the board of governing council (BOGC)

and board of trustees (BOT)

iv. S/he shall also keep the executives and members up to date about the financial status of the

organization.

v. Ensure the organization is audited and the annual financial statements collected and presented

to the executive committee before the annual general meeting (AGM) as when

necessary/demanded.

vi. The treasurer with assistance of the members of committee on General purpose and finance

shall draw up the organization’s budget and present to the council at least a month (or as

when necessary) before the BOGC and BOT meeting.

vii. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the chequebook of the organization’s financial

account.

viii. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and keep an up

to date records of all cheque, receipts of payments, and any funds generated either from

special supports, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever.

ix. S/he shall release financial allocation as impress for routine activities/expenditure.


4. CAMPUS PROGRAMME/PROJECT (OPERATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT)

OFFICER

The organization’s primary intention and aim for establishing this office shall be for the

purpose of facilitating practical and objective method of creating, initiating helpful ideas, that can foster

a more positive development, by means of creativity and the general implementation of worthwhile

“pro-poor” policies that can promote growth and socio-economic empowerment in all segments of the

organization. The responsibilities shall include:

i. S/he shall help in the supervision and co-ordination of such programmes as described

above as well as help in coordinating and administering a funded research study/activities or

group of associated activities.






iv. Co-ordinates the procurement and disposition of research facilities and/or equipment, establish

and co-ordinate logistical arrangements for research subjects and outreach activities, as

appropriate to the frame or research structures of the organization.

v. Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation research and data collection activities,



regulating bodies.



vii. Plan and co-ordinate the staffing of research studies, to include the recruitment and




expenditure.



x. Supervise and coordinate the provision of support services to investigators and researchers in

the organization.

xi. S/he shall monitor the progress, growth of research activities, develop ad-hoc reports as

required to that purpose.


activities, may perform and/or co-ordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research

objective.

The officer shall be appointed to carry out other special duties as assigned by the executive

committee.

5. CAMPUS LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY OFFICERS


within the organization at the campus level. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other

legal personnel the organization, where necessary


i. S/he shall be responsible in handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs, at the

campus level.


that can generate any form of legal implication.

iii. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as needed

for any such case(s), or as the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such

issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel set

up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case.

iv. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s) as

legal suit and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of




documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization,

with knowledge of team leader

vi. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within the

organization.

ARTICLE 12

SPECIAL CLAUSE

1. The income and property of the INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE GLOBAL

COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION, howsoever derived, shall be applied solely towards

the promotion of the Aims and Objectives of the Foundation 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 Foundation.

2. PROVIDED THAT nothing herein shall prevent the payment, in good faith, of reasonable and

proper remuneration to any officer or servant of the Foundation in return for service actually

rendered to the foundation. But no member of the Executive Council or the Board of Trustees

shall be appointed to any salaried office of the Foundation or any office of the Foundation paid

by fees; and no remuneration or other benefit in money shall be given by the Foundation to

any member of such Executive Council or the Board of Trustees except in repayment of out of

pocket expenses or reasonable and proper rent for premises demised or let to the Foundation,

provision last aforesaid shall not apply to any payment made by the Foundation to any

Company for goods or services received and in which Company such member holds not more

than one hundredth part of the share capital. Such member shall not be bound to account for

any share of profits he may receive in respect of any such payment.

3. No addition, alteration, or amendment made to or in the Rules and Regulations and the

Constitution for the time being in force shall take effect unless the same have been previously

submitted to and approved by the Registrar-General.

4. In the event of a winding up or dissolution of the Foundation, after the satisfaction of all its

just debts and liabilities, any property whatsoever remaining SHALL NOT be shared to or

distributed among the members of the Foundation but shall be given or transferred to some

other institution or their income and property amongst its or their members to the extent as is

imposed on the Foundation under or by virtue of the SPECIAL CLAUSE hereof,.This

constitution is hereby adopted for the organization by the undersigned signatories.

CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

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