JCI JB CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS - Junior Chamber International Johor Bahru

JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL JOHOR BAHRU CONSTITUTION

CHAPTER I

ARTICLE 1.1 NAME AND REGISTERED OFFICE

This organization shall be known as JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL JOHOR BAHRU and hereinafter in this Constitution shall be referred to as “the Chapter” with its registered address at:

15-03, Susur Dewata 1, Jalan Dewata,

Taman Larkin Perdana,

80350 Johor Bahru,

Johor.

ARTICLE 1.2 POSTAL ADDRESS

The postal address of the Chapter shall be:

15-03, Susur Dewata 1, Jalan Dewata,

Taman Larkin Perdana,

80350 Johor Bahru,

Johor.

ARTICLE 1.3 CHANGE OF ADDRESS

The registered and postal address of the Chapter shall not be changed by the Board of Directors without the prior approval of the Registrar of Societies.

CHAPTER II

ARTICLE 2.1 DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

The principles of Junior Chamber International, inspired by Junior Chamber International Creed, are based upon a belief in:

Faith in god
The brotherhood of man
Individual freedom and dignity
Government of laws
The value of human personality
Service to humanity

ARTICLE 2.2 CREED

The principles of Junior Chamber International Johor Bahru may be expressed by this creed

WE BELIEVE:

That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;

That the brotherhood of men transcends the sovereignty of nation;

That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;

That government should be of laws rather that of men;

That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality; and

That service to humanity is the best work of life.

ARTICLE 2.3 PURPOSE OF THE JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL

The purpose of Junior Chamber International, inspired by the Junior Chamber International Declaration of Principles, shall be to contribute to the advancement of the global community by providing the opportunity for young people to develop the leadership skills, social responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship necessary to create positive change.

ARTICLE 2.4 PURPOSES OF JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL JOHOR BAHRU

The purposes of the chapter, inspired by the Junior Chamber International Declaration of Principles shall be:

a) To develop and advance the purpose of Junior Chamber International;

b) To co-ordinate the activities of its members to achieve the purpose of Junior Chamber International;

c) To promote the extension of membership to all young people;

d) To promote the concept of universal interdependence;

e) To promote the concept of national unity, integration, peaceful coexistence to all young people in Malaysia.

ARTICLE 2.5 HUMAN RIGHTS

The chapter, in affirming the Declaration of Principles, which is based on the ideals expressed in its creed, recognizes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is commended to individual members as an example of the promotion of universal respect for, and observance of, human rights, freedom and equality.

ARTICLE 2.6 RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

The chapter, in affirming its Declaration of Principles, recognizes and support the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the child, and recommends that individual members conduct permanent and continuing programs which assist with providing for one or more of the basic needs of children as set out in the Declaration:

THE RIGHT to affection, love and understanding
THE RIGHT to adequate nutrition and medical care
THE RIGHT to free education
THE RIGHT to full opportunity for play and recreation
THE RIGHT to a name and nationality
THE RIGHT to special care, if handicapped
THE RIGHT to be among the first to receive relief in times of disaster
THE RIGHT to learn to be a useful member of organization and to develop individual abilities
THE RIGHT to be brought up in spirit of peace and universal brotherhood
THE RIGHT to enjoy these rights regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national or social origin

ARTICLE 2.7 WORLD PEACE

The chapter, in affirming its Declaration of Principles and recognizing the fundamental goal of the founder, Henry Giessenbier, Jr., commits itself to strive for a true and everlasting world peace.

CHAPTER III

PROHIBITION

ARTICLE 3.1 POLITICS

The chapter shall refrain from any partisan political activity and shall not undertake the promotion of any one local interest over another within or without its membership.

ARTICLE 3.2 RELIGION

Section 1 The chapter shall refrain from sectarian or religious activities. This shall not be construed as a prohibition upon any member from engaging in religious activities, which are acceptable to him/her.

Section 2 The concept of “God” in the context of the Creed or Declaration of Principles is to be interpreted according to one’s own religious belief.

ARTICLE 3.3 TRADE UNIONS

This chapter shall not engage in any Trade Union Activities as defined in the Trade Union Act, 1959.

ARTICLE 3.4 GAMBLING

Gambling in any form is strictly prohibited in the premises of the Chapter.

ARTICLE 3.5 LOTTERY

No lottery shall be carried out by the Chapter without the prior approval of authorities concerned.

CHAPTER IV

AFFILIATION

ARTICLE 4.1 AFFILIATION WITH JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA

The Chapter shall be and is hereby affiliated with Junior Chamber International, Malaysia (JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL Malaysia) with its principal office at :

No.19-3, Jalan 8/55A, Taman Setiawangsa,

54200 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

CHAPTER V

MEMBERSHIP

ARTICLE 5.1 AGE LIMIT

Membership and the privileges thereof shall consist of young persons of good character, irrespective of nationality, color, religion, political belief, between the ages of eighteen (18) and forty (40), both inclusive, who subscribes to the Creed and Purposes of the chapter provided that membership shall continue to the end of the calendar year in which the person reaches the age of forty (40) years, except the Immediate Past President who may serve in that capacity for not more than one (1) year.

ARTICLE 5.2 STUDENT

Any student of University or other institution of higher learning shall not be admitted as a member of the Chapter unless he/she has obtained prior written permission from the Vice-Chancellor of the University or Institution of higher learning concerned.

ARTICLE 5.3 DISQUALIFICATION

Where a member fails to maintain the minimum membership requirements under By-Law 2-2, Section 1, where two thirds (2/3) of the Members of the Board of Directors are of opinion that a member is no longer qualified for membership under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Chapter, the Board of Directors may suspend or terminate the membership.

ARTICLE 5.4 RESIGNATION

Any member wishes to resign his/her membership from the Chapter shall give fourteen (14) days notice to Secretary General in writing. Such member shall settle all dues and return all the Chapter’s properties.

ARTICLE 5.5 PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP

An applicant who subscribes to the Creed and Purpose of the Chapter and whose application has been duly received, approved notified shall become a provisional member of the chapter and shall enjoy the right and privileges accorded to a full member except voting right and the right to hold office.

ARTICLE 5.6 FULL MEMBERSHIP

Provisional member of the chapter shall become a full member upon his/her fulfillment of the requirements needed of a full member and shall enjoy all rights and privileges.

ARTICLE 5.7 CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

Any company registered under provision of the Companies Act, 1965, may apply to become a Corporate Member in the Chapter. A corporate member who pays an annual dues of Ringgit Malaysia Two Thousand only (RM2000-00) may nominate two persons above the age of twenty-one(21) who shall be entitled to all privileges of a member except that he/she shall have no voting right nor be elected to office.

ARTICLE 5.8 ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Any member above the age of forty (40), upon payment of an annual Subscription of Ringgit Malaysia Eighty only (RM80-00), shall become an associate Member and is entitled to all privileges of a Member except voting right and shall not be elected to office.

ARTICLE 5.9 HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

The Board of Directors may invite a non-member of good standing and distinguished in promoting the principles of the Chapter, to be the Honorary Member. The Honorary Member is entitled to all privileges of member except voting right and shall not be elected to office. The Honorary membership is automatically renewed annually unless decided otherwise by the Board of Directors.

CHAPTER VI

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

ARTICLE 6.1 SUPREME AUTHORITY

The General Assembly shall constitute the Supreme Authority of the Chapter. It shall direct the affairs of the Chapter and, as the Supreme Authority of the Chapter, shall retain all rights and privileges not specifically assigned to the Board of Directors or the President of the Chapter or any other officer of the Chapter.

ARTICLE 6.2 PROXIES

There shall be no proxies

CHAPTER VII

GENERAL MEETING

ARTICLE 7.1 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of this Chapter shall be held in accordance the provisions of Chapter III of the By-Laws

ARTICLE 7.2 EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

All general meetings other than the Annual General Meeting shall be called extraordinary general meetings which may be convened in accordance with the provisions of Chapter IV of the By-Laws.

CHAPTER VIII

GOVERNMENT

ARTICLE 8.1 OFFICERS

The Government of the Chapter shall be vested in the Board of Directors, the membership of which shall comprise the following officers:

(a) President

(b) Immediate Past President

(d) 4 Vice Presidents of equal rank

(e) Secretary General

(f) Honorary Treasurer

(g) General Legal Counsel

ARTICLE 8.2 ELECTED OFFICERS

All elected officers of the Chapter by the General Assembly at the Annual General Meeting shall be

(a) President

(b) Executive Vice President

(d) Honorary Treasurer

ARTICLE 8.3 APPOINTED OFFICERS

The appointed officers of this Association shall be:-

(a) Secretary General

(b) General Legal Counsel

Who shall be appointed by the President subject to the approval of the General Assembly.

ARTICLE 8.4 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

In addition to the elected Officer and the appointed officers, the Immediate Past President shall be the next most senior officer to the President of this Association.

ARTICLE 8.5 DUTIES

The officers of the Chapter shall:

(a) Carry out duties assigned by the President.

(b) Make recommendations to the President with respect to their assigned duties .

(d) Promote the objects of this Chapter

(e) Conduct themselves in a manner be fitting officers of this Chapter

ARTICLE 8.6 REMUNERATION

All officers of this Association shall serve without any financial remuneration.

ARTICLE 8.7 TERM OF OFFICE

Term of Office of each officer shall be for one calendar year to commence on the first day of January following his/her election or appointment.

ARTICLE 8.8 EMERGENCY

In the event of the cancellation or postponement of an Annual General Meeting, the officers may remain in office beyond the term set out in Article 8-7 until elections can be held as prescribed in Articles 8-6.

ARTICLE 8.9 VACANCIES

Section 1 President:

Upon the death, disability, resignation or other disposition that shall prevent the President from serving, the Immediate Past President shall assume the presidency during the duration of term of which the President has been elected or re-elect a new President through the Extraordinary General Meeting. Any person who does not complete his/her term as President except upon death or for medical reasons shall not be considered a Past President of this Association.

Section 2 Other Officers:

Vacancies in all offices other than that of President shall be filled by appointment by the President, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 8.10 SUCCESSION

No elected officers may hold the same office twice. However, an officer shall be permitted to be elected to a full term in the same office, if that officer was appointed to the office after January and will not have served a full year in such office prior to December 31 of the same year.

ARTICLE 8.11 CONFLICTING OFFICE

No officer of the Chapter shall hold elected office of Junior Chamber International (JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL), Junior Chamber International Malaysia (JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA), or another Chapter while he/she is an officer of the Chapter. However, the Immediate Past President of a Chapter shall not be considered an officer of for the purpose of this Article.

ARTICLE 8.12 DISMISSAL

Any officer of this Association may, by two thirds vote of all the members of the Board of Directors, be removed from office for consistent failure or inability to discharge the duties of his office or for failure, without just cause, to attend two consecutive meetings, whether normal or special for which he is obligated to attend. Vacancy thus created shall be filled in pursuant to Article 8-9 without prejudice to the rights of the aggrieved officer so removed to appeal to the General Assembly at the next general meeting, whether annual or extraordinary.

CHAPTER IX

AUDITOR

ARTICLE 9.1 APPOINTMENT

The General Assembly shall appoint Two (2) Honorary Auditors at the Annual General Meeting and he shall be responsible only to the General Assembly during the term of his/her. The Auditor shall not be an officer of the Chapter during the term of his/her office.

ARTICLE 9.2 TERM OF OFFICE

The auditor’s term of office shall be from 1^st January to 31^st December following his/her appointment.

ARTICLE 9.3 REPORT

The Auditors shall be required to audit and certify the accounts of the Chapter for the year and to prepare a report for the Annual General Meeting. He/she shall be required by the President and Board of Directors to audit the accounts of the Chapter for any prior within his/her tenure of office at any date and to make a report to the Board of Directors.

CHAPTER X

FISCAL YEAR

ARTICLE 10.1 The fiscal year of the Chapter shall be from 1^st of January to 31^st of December of the calendar year.

CHAPTER XI

AUTHENTICATED OFFICERS

ARTICLE 11.1 If the Chapter shall at any time acquire any immovable property, such property shall be vested in officers appointed under Section 9(b) of Societies Act, 1966.

ARTICLE 11.2 COMPOSITION

Three officers who must be office bearers and over 21 years of age, shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting for the purpose of Section 9 (b) of the Societies Act, 1966.

ARTICLE 11.3 TERM OF OFFICE

They shall hold office until their term expires at the General Meeting and shall be eligible for re-election

ARTICLE 11.4 DUTIES

The officers appointed under this rules shall deal with the immovable property of the Chapter in such manner as the General Meeting may direct provided that all immovable properties shall be registered in the name of Chapter. The officers shall not sell, withdraw or transfer any of the property of the Chapter without the consent and authority of a General Meeting of members.

ARTICLE 11.5 DISMISSAL

An officer may be removed from office by General Meeting on the ground that, owing to ill health, unsoundness of mind, absence from the country or for any other reason, he/she is unable to perform his/her duties or unable to do so satisfactorily.

ARTICLE 11.6 VACANCIES

In the event of death, resignation or removal of an officer before the Annual General Meeting convened for the purpose.

CHAPTER XII

TRUSTEES

Article 12-1 Trustees

If this Chapter shall at any time, acquire any immovable property, such property shall be vested in Trustees subject to a declaration of trust.

Article 12-2 Composition

Such trustees shall not be less than two in number and shall not be principal officers of the Chapter. They shall be appointed by an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting.

Article 12-3 Resignation

Any trustee may, at any time, resign his trusteeship. If a trustee dies or become a lunatic or of unsound mind or is absent from Malaysia for a period of one year, he shall be deemed to have resigned his trusteeship.

Article 12-4 Dismissal

If a trustee is guilty of misconduct of such a kind as to render it undesirable that he continue as a trustee, an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting may remove him from his trusteeship.

Article 12-5 Vacancies

Vacancies in the trusteeship may be filled at an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting.

CHAPTER XIII

EMBLEM & INSIGNIA

Article 13-1 Emblem

By virtue of its affiliation with Junior Chamber International Malaysia., the Chapter shall adopt and use the official emblem of the national body. The emblem has the following basic characteristics:

The JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL Corporate Mark is comprised of the logotype and the JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL Crest as it trademarked element.
Minimum Space Requirements

The mark should always have a minimum clearance zone around it. This ensures clarity of communication and prevents the mark from becoming lost or crowded.

The JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL Color Palette

The JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL Corporate Mark is one-color identity. In order to reflect JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL’s heritage whilst giving it a fresh new feel. (Details of the colour palette refer to the Policy Manual

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CHAPTER XIV

INTERPRETATION, AMENDMENTS, ETC.

Article 14-1 Interpretation

Between Conventions, the Board of Directors shall interpret the Constitution and determine any points in which the Articles are silent. The decision of the Board of Directors shall be binding on all members unless and until countermanded by the General Assembly at an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting.

Article 14-2 Amendments

This Constitution & By- Law may be modified, altered and amended or repealed by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total financial members present at any Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting called specially for that purpose provided that written notice of the proposed amendment is given to Secretary General not less than thirty (30) days prior to the convening of the General Meeting or the Board of directors at prior General Meeting directed consideration of the amendment to a subsequent General Meeting. Such modification, alteration or amendment shall place effect from the date of their approval by the Registrar of Societies.

Article 14-3 Dissolution

This Association shall not be dissolved at any time except by a resolution passed by the General Assembly at an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting where at least seventy five (75) percent of the total number of the financial members in favor of the dissolution and subject to the resolution giving instructions for the disposal of any assets held by or in the name of the Chapter after the settlement of all debts and liabilities of the Chapter. The Registrar of Societies shall be informed of the dissolution within fourteen (14) days from the date thereof. Whatever balance of the settlement will channel to the bonfire charity organization.

Article 14-4 Effective Date

This Constitution and subsequent amendment thereto shall become effective immediately upon approval and registration by the Registrar of Societies of Malaysia.

CHAPTER XV

POLICY MANUAL

Article 15-1 Policy Manual

There shall be a Policy Manual of the organization, containing rules and regulations of a procedural and administrative nature.

Article 15-2 Amendment

Section 1 With Notice:

Policies may be amended by the Board of Directors by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast, provided that written notice of the proposed amendment is given to the Secretary General not less than thirty (30) days prior to the convening of the meeting at which the amendment will be considered, or provided that General Assembly, the Board of Directors had previously directly consideration of the amendment to a subsequent meeting to the Board of Directors.

Section 2 Without Notice:

Policies may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 3 Procedure:

Amendments may be submitted by members of the Board of Directors and must be submitted in full, legal form.

Article 15-3 Waiver, Amendment, Repeal

Notwithstanding Article 14-2, any policy may be waived, modified, amended or repealed by simple majority votes of General Assembly at the Annual General Meeting.

JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA,JOHOR BAHRU CHAPTER

BY-LAWS

CHAPTER 1 USE OF NAME & INSIGNIA

By-Law 1-1 Use

The use of the name “Junior Chamber International” or “JCIs”, “Junior Chamber International Johor Bahru or “JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL Johor Bahru” and the insignia as described under Article 13-1 shall be limited to individual Members whose membership is duly recorded.

By-Law 1-2 Forfeit

The right to use the name shall be automatically and forthwith forfeited on termination of any members or provisional members.

CHAPTER II MEMBERSHIP

BY-LAW 2-1 Provisional Membership

Section 1 Application:

Every application for provisional membership shall be in writing signed by the applicant’s and must be proposed and seconded by two members of the Chapter , and addressed to the Secretary General of the Chapter, and shall be accompanied by such details of the following matters:

Name and location of the applicant.
Names, and addresses of members .
The applicant’s dues or membership fees charged by the application.

Section 2 Procedures of Consideration:

Within fourteen (14) days from the submission of the required documents, the Secretary General shall forward the same for consideration by the Board of Directors at the next scheduled meeting.

Section 3 Notices:

Immediately on the approval by the Board of Directors of an application for provisional membership, the Secretary General shall notify the applicant

Section 4 Acceptance:

Upon payment of the first subscription the applicant shall become a provisional member of the Chapter and shall enjoy the rights and privileges accorded to such class of membership. Failure to pay the first subscription within one (1) month after notification of the approval, shall render the approval of the applicant’s membership null and void.

Section 5 Rights:

Provisional members shall have no voting rights whatsoever in the Chapter and have no property rights of any nature therein.

Section 6 Disqualification:

Provisional Membership is subject to Article 5-3 with regards to disqualification.

BY-LAW 2-2 Full Membership

Section 1 Requirements

A Member of the Chapter shall become a full member upon his/her induction. He/she must Paid all the subscription due and attended at least three (3) events and Pre-Induction Training organized by the Chapter.

BY-LAW 2-3 Resignation

Any member desiring to resign from membership shall give notice thereof in writing to the Secretary General and such notice shall take effect only after all arrears of subscriptions and the amounts due to the Chapter by such member have been fully settled. Such member shall be liable for the payment of all arrears of subscription to the date of effective resignation.

BY-LAW 2-4 DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

Within seven (7) days upon the receipt of the written complaint that a members has ceased to live up to the creed and purpose of the Chapter and whose alleged actions are detrimental to the interest of the Chapter, the President shall in consultation with the Immediate Past President appoint an investigation committee comprising the General Legal Counsel as the Chairman and four (4) other senior members of the Chapter. The investigation Committee shall within fourteen (14) days from the date of appointment make known its findings in writing to the Board of Directors who may act upon such finding.

BY-LAW 2-5 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

The Board of Directors acting on the findings of the investigation committee may, by a resolution passed by two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members present, reprimand, suspend or remove any member so reprimanded, suspended or removed to appeal to the General Assembly.

BY-LAW 2-6 TERMINATION

A member whose subscription is overdue for a period of three (3) months from first of January or who fails, without giving any reasonable excuse in writing to the Secretary General to attend three successive membership meetings of the Chapter will be subjected to a decision by the Board of Directors to terminate his/her membership without prejudice to his/her rights to appeal to the General Assembly.

BY-LAW 2-7 RESTRICTION

Section 1 There will be no application for membership at the last Board of Directors meeting before the Annual General Meeting

Section 2 Members of the Chapter are prohibited to be members of other Chapter membership in Malaysia

CHAPTER III ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

BY-LAW 3-1 Date and Place

The Annual General Meeting shall be held before 15^th September of each year. The date and place of each Annual General Meeting shall be decided upon by the Board of Directors. Written notice of such meeting shall be given to each member at his/her last known address at least fourteen (14) days prior thereto.

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ARTICLE 1.1 NAME AND REGISTERED OFFICE

MEMBERSHIP