Non-Profit Organization

BY LAWS OF [INSERT NAME]

ARTICLE 1: NAME AND LOCATION

  1. Name: The name of the Non-Profit Organization shall be [Insert name] herein referred to as the ‘Organization’.
  2. Headquarters: The principal office of the Organization shall be at located at [Insert address].

ARTICLE 2: PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

  1. Purpose: The purpose of the organization shall be [insert purpose]
  2. Nonprofit Status: The Organization shall operate as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of [State/Country] and shall be organized exclusively for charitable purposes.

ARTICLE 3: MEMBERSHIP

  1. The membership of the Organization shall consist of:
  2. Persons above the age of 18 years; and
  3. Persons admitted as members in accordance with these rules and regulations;
  4. Persons shall become members on admission upon payment of the admission fee.
  5. Dues: The Board of Directors may establish annual dues for members, subject to the approval of the membership.
  6. Membership register: The organization shall keep a membership register within their registered offices and the members shall provide following details upon admission;
  7. Name and address of the member;
  8. Date of admission; and
  9. Date of cessation of membership.
  10. Rights and Privileges: Members shall have the right to attend meetings of the Organization, participate in the election of the Board of Directors, and receive notice of and vote on any matter requiring a vote of the membership.
  11. Cessation of membership: A person shall cease to be a member of the organization upon;
  12. Death; and
  13. Submission of a written resignation;

ARTICLE 4: GOVERNING BODY

  1. The Organization shall consist of a board of directors that shall be responsible for the day-to-day running of the organization.
  2. The board of directors shall comprise of the following number of persons who shall be elected by the members through voting.
  3. Term of office: The term of office of the governing body shall be [insert years] from the day of election.
  4. Elections: Elections shall be held in a period of [insert years]. The members shall vote through secret ballot.
  5. Meetings: The Board of Directors shall meet at least [insert frequency, e.g. quarterly] and at such other times as may be necessary.
  6. Quorum: A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
  7. Voting: Decisions of the Board of Directors shall be made by a majority vote of those present and voting, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws.
  8. Removal from office: A Board member may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of the remaining Board members, with a just cause.
  9. Powers of the governing body: The governing body shall exercise the following powers;
  10. Ensure the smooth operation of the day-to-day activities;
  11. Make future plans to be pursued by the organization; and
  12. Terminate and appoint new members in accordance with these regulations.

ARTICLE 6: OFFICERS

  1. Officers: The Organization shall comprise of the following officers appointed by the Board of Directors;
  2. Chairperson
  3. Vice Chairperson
  4. Assistant Vice Chairperson
  5. Secretary
  6. Treasurer
  7. Two (2) Volunteers
  8. Officers shall serve for a term of [insert number] years, or until their successors are elected.
  9. Duties: The duties of the officers shall be as follows:
  10. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall have general supervision over the affairs of the Organization.
  11. The Vice Chairperson and the Assistant Vice Chairperson shall perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President.
  12. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, maintain the records of the Organization, and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors.
  13. The Treasurer shall have custody of all funds and securities of the Organization, maintain accurate records of all receipts and disbursements, and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 5: AMENDMENT

Any amendment to the memorandum, and rules and regulations or name or location of the society shall be carried out in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Organization.

ARTICLE 6: SOURCE OF INCOME

The Organization shall obtain its funds from the following sources;

  1. Membership fees;
  2. Donations;
  3. [insert other sources of funds]

ARTICLE 7: FINANCIAL YEAR

The financial year shall be from 1st January to 31st December.

ARTICLE 8: ACCOUNTS

The Organization’s accounts shall be audited annually by a qualified chartered accountant / auditor appointed by the governing body.

ARTICLE 9: DISSOLUTION

The Organization shall be dissolved by the general body upon agreement by the majority.

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