By-Law

1.NAME OF THE SOCIETY            : “THE ANGLO – INDIAN UNITED CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, TIRUCHIRAPPALI”

2.Date of Formation                     : 19.08.2000

3.Jurisdiction of the Society     : O/o. The society is situated within the limits Of Trichy municipal corporation

4. OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY : 
The immediate task is to:

  •  Achieve a sense of unity, charity, good will and fraternity among the widely dispersed members of the Anglo-Indian community, regardless of sex or social status.
  • Build up a reasonable reserve fund to meet the short and long term objectives. This is vital for progress and advancement of the future scheme.
  • Offer solace and financial relief to the members of the community in the hour of stress and grief which accompanies a sad demise in the family.
  • Cover the entire funeral and burial expenses in the event of a member’s demise. Since the scheme is at present in its infancy, it will not be possible to implement the objective. Nevertheless it is an objective worthy of attainment and every nerve must and will be strained to achieve it in the forceable future.

5. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SOCIETY IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS OBJECTS :
Generally to execute and perform all such lawful acts deemed fit by the society to be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects.

6. THE PERSON WHO IS AUTHORISED TO SUE OR TO BE SUED ON BEHALF OF THE SOCIETY :
The president of the society is authorized to sue or to be sued on behalf of the society.

7. THE PERSON WHO IS EMPOWERD TO GIVE DIRECTIONS IN REGARD TO THE BUSINESS OF THE SOCIETY :
The president of the society is empowered to give directions in regard to the business of the society.

8. ENROLLMENT OF MEMBERS :
Only members of the Anglo – Indian community who attained the age of 18 years are admitted as beneficiaries of the Scheme. However as gesture of magnanimity, it is also thrown open to families where paternity is known to be non- Anglo – Indian. Extra marital partners and their children are strictly ineligible for membership.

9. SUBSCRIPTION :
Normally may be revised from time to time to boost resources. This may range from donations to receipts from entertainment the aim to attain financial stability being the motivating force. Monies accruing from various sources will be deposited in a nationalized bank or Govt. Of India securities and operated jointly by the secretary and

10. RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE MEMBERS
Rights and responsibilities must go together. While every member has a right to criticize the functioning of the executive or expose any lacuna in the functioning of the organization with a view to increasing efficiency he/she is expected to understand that the Managing Committee is an honorary body and has ‘Service’ as its motto membership co-operation is therefore essential for progress and advancement. Suggestions and complaints may be submitted in writing to the secretary at least four days before a committee meeting and ten days before the General Body meeting. These will be taken up for discussions and disposed of at the first Executive Council Monthly Meeting. The member will be kept informed of the decision arrived at.

Members are expected to attend General Body meeting and actively participate in its deliberations including the election of new office bearers.

11. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Executive Committee shall be of the society consisting of the 1 PRESIDENT, 3 VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, ONE TREASURER, & THREE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER, totally seven members. The president has powers to take decisions in emergency matters and must report the same to the next E.C. meeting and the G.B. meetings and get it approved.

In the matter of procedure and interpretation of the provisions of the memorandum of the society and constitutions, the decision of the president shall be final.

12. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING:
Executive committee shall meet ordinarily once in a month. However, the president may call at his discretion for a meeting at any time if circumstances so warrant.
15 days’ notice shall be given for a meeting of an E.C. communicating in writing specified there the time and date.

13. FINANCIAL YEAR:
Financial year means the year commencing from 1st April to 31st March of the succeeding year.

14. ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING:
The Annual General Body meeting shall be convened between 1st April to 30th September of every year. Notice shall be given to each member 21 days before the meeting. The notice shall specify the date and place and hour of the meeting together with matters proposed for the Agenda.
FUNCTION OF THE GENERAL BODY:
To receive the report of the executive committee, the accounts of the society, and its Auditor’s report for the year ending 31st March. Both accounts shall comprise a balance sheet and statement of receipts & charges for the said year. To transact any other business which may be brought forward by any member of the E.C. or the secretary with previous permission of the president?

15. EXTRA – ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING:
The Governing body members may call for an extra-ordinary general meeting of the Association whenever they may deem it necessary to do so. If 2/3 members of the society give a written requisition to call for an extra-ordinary general body meeting, then the president shall convene the meeting with 30 days after receipts of such requisition; notice shall be given also to each member 21 days prior to the meeting.

16. REMOVAL OF MEMBERS:
A member of the executive committee who absents himself for more than 4 consecutive meetings without intimation shall cease to be member of the managing committee.

A member working against the interest of the society or is guilty of misconduct will be removed from the membership of the general body by the executive committee. If an E.C. member is removed it should be ratified at the subsequent G.B. meeting.

17. POWERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Without prejudice to the general powers conferred on the E.C. the E.C. shall exercise all such powers and do all such acts as may be done by the society and the objects, except such matters as are reserved for decision by the general body meeting;

The Executive committee shall have the following powers namely: Executive committee is vested with the powers to receive money or other articles on behalf of the society for which the treasure & secretary shall issue a receipt.
To take decisions on applications for membership E.C. shall have powers to accept or reject. E.C. is bound to abide by the decisions of the general body and carry them out.

18. FUNCTION OF THE OFFICE BEARERS:
PRESIDENT:
He shall be elected by a simple majority vote by the General Body. He Shall preside over all meetings of the scheme and regulate its proceedings. In the event of a tie in any decision – making event he shall exercise his casting vote. The president can only be removed from office by a two third majority at a Extra-ordinary general body Meeting convened by the Secretary on a requisition made by at least half the number of members.

VICE – PRESIDENT:
Like the President the Vice – President shall also be elected by the General Body and shall exercise all the powers of the President during his absence.

SECRETARY:
The elected Managing Committee shall elect from among themselves a Secretary who will function as the administrator-in-chief of the association. He shall attend to the day to day business and in the normal course shall:-
a. Attend to all routine correspondence.
b. Record the minutes at every Committee Meeting and read aloud the same at the subsequent committee meeting.
c. Neatly carefully and chronologically file all relevant documents. They shall be in his safe keeping and presented whenever the occasion demands.
d. Be responsible for the implementation of all resolutions passed by the Managing Committee or the General Body and the adherence of the regular rules in force.
e. Exercise efficient general supervision and interpret the rules intelligently and correctly if necessary in consultation with the committee.
f. Receive, scrutinize and put up for admission to the Managing Committee all applications for membership. In Special cases if the Managing Committee so decides the duties of the Secretary and Treasurer may be merged under one head.

TREASURER:
He shall
a. Promptly issue receipts for all monies received by way of subscriptions, donations, penalties etc.
b. Disburse funds authorized by the Managing Committee and obtain receipts for the same.
c. Maintain all accounts pertaining to the scheme, correctly and neatly.
d. Present the statement of receipts and expenditure of the previous month along with vouchers and bills to be scrutinized and passed at the monthly committee meeting.
e. Prepare and present the monthly list of members who are in arrears of subscriptions for suitable follow up actions.
f. Have in readiness at the end of the official year a balance sheet indicating assets and liabilities of the scheme.This pre-audited Balance Sheet along with relevant books and documents shall be placed before the General Body at the Annual Meeting.

19. FUNDS:
In order to carry out the objectives of the association the executive committee shall have power to raise funds through donation, from govt. Or any other source including foreign aids membership entrance fees contribution and other means as E.C. may decide from time to time. Bank accounts shall be operated jointly by with President, Treasurer or Secretary. The bank account shall be opened in the name of the society.

20. MEETING & QUORUM OF THE GOVERNING BODY :
Meeting of the general body shall be held as such time and place as the President may decide.
The Quorum of the meeting of Executive committee meeting and the general body shall be One Third (1/3) of the total members. If a meeting is adjourned for want of quorum, subsequent meeting shall be called for within 15 days.

21. AUDIT OF ACCOUNT:
A registered Chartered Accountant shall be appointed as the auditor of the association. He has to have access to all the books of accounts of the Association. He shall point out any discrepancies or defects in the accounts for correction and rectification. At the end of each financial year he shall audit the accounts of the society and issue as audit report and certify the receipts & charges for the year & balance sheet as on 31st March under his signature and seal.