1.

NAME OF THE GROUP

KIRIRI FRIENDS SELF-HELP GROUP is hereby established as a non-political, non-sectarian,
voluntary self-help group of members for the furtherance of the objectives hereinafter
appearing
2. VISION
To create an enabling environment for enhancing poverty eradication through education, trade
and agricultural activities aimed at improving the living standards of the people in Gomba
3. MISSION
To mobilize the communities, organisations and individuals to share education, health and
poverty reduction in the sub location.
4. OBJECTIVES
The objectives for which the Group is established are:
(a) To uplift the economic status of the members, their families and local communities
(b) To develop and uphold the best of the cultural, social and economic heritage of the
members and their local communities.
(c) To be a forum where members would give each other financial, social, emotional,
mental and spiritual support whenever necessary.
(d) To acquire property and chattels and do such other things as may be approved by
members.
(e) To raise or borrow money for all or any of the foregoing objectives in such manner and
upon such security as may from time to time be determined by the Group.
(f) To transform itself into a co-operative society at an appropriate time.
(g) To do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any
of the foregoing objectives.
5. MEMBERSHIP
5.1 A member must:
(a) Be aged 30 years and above
(b) BE a person of sound mind
(c) Be willing to abide by all rules and regulations of the Group
(d) Be introduced by two members of the Group who have been active for a period of not
less than one year
5.2 Every member of the group shall, on becoming a member, pay the Group a non-refundable
registration fee of UgX 300000 or such other fee as may be prescribed.
5.3 Every member will be required to pay a monthly contribution of not less that UgX 100,000
or such other fee as may be determined by the General Meeting of the Group from time to
time.
5.4 Every member on being accepted for membership, shall notify the Group of his next of kin
and the next of kin shall be responsible for the debts and be entitled to the rights,
privileges, obligations, emoluments and dividends of the deceased member.
5.5 RESIGNATION FROM THE GROUP
(a) Any member desiring to resign from the Group shall give a two-month written notice
of the intended resignation to the Secretary and the resignation shall take effect from
the date of expiry of the notice, provided that the member has cleared all outstanding
loans and other commitments made by him/her to the Group and has handed over all
the properties of the Group in his/her possession during the period of notice.
(b) If any of the shares of a member desiring to resign have been invested in land,
buildings and other immovable property, the resignation shall only be effective when
another member of the group has bought such invested shares.

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 (c) Any member who falls into arrears with his/her annual subscription for more than six
months shall automatically cease to be a member and his/her name struck off the
register of the Group members.

5.6 REMOVAL FROM MEMBERSHIP

(a) The Executive Committee shat have powers to suspend a member from his/her
membership on the grounds that the member’s conduct has adversely affected the
reputation and dignity of the Group or that the member has contravened any of the
provisions of the constitution of the Group.
A member who fails to attend to attend 3 consecutive monthly meetings will be
removed from membership.
(b) The grievances against a suspended member shall be reported and discussed at the
next General Meeting of the Group following the suspension and the Meeting shall
resolve by a two-thirds majority of the members present whether to expel the
suspended member or lift the suspension.
(c) A person expelled from membership of the Group may re-apply for membership
provided that such a person shall only be re-admitted as a member with the authority
of a special resolution adopted by the Annual General Meeting.
(d) Any person who is expelled from membership is NOT entitled to a refund of any
moneys contributed by him to the Group.
6. OFFICE BEARERS
6.1 The Chairman
The Chairman shall be the executive head and spokesperson of the group.
The Chairman shall provide leadership to the Group and shall, unless prevented by illness
or sufficient cause, preside over all meetings of the Executive committee and at all General
Meetings.
Organizes meetings (agenda) and summarizes them at the end, encourages Participation
by all members represents the group at the end, encourages Participation by all members,
represents the group at meetings with others. The chairman shall have a casting vote.
6.2 The Vice Chairman
The Vice-Chairman shall perform such duties, as may be specifically assigned to him/he r
by the Chairman and, in the absence of the chairman, shall perform the duties of the
Chairman.
6.3 The Secretary
The Secretary shall deal with all the correspondence of the Group under the general
supervision of the executive committee. In cases of urgent matters where the Executive
committee cannot be consulted, he shall consult the Chairman or if the Chairman is not
available, the Vice-Chairman.
He/she shall issue notices convening all meetings of the Executive Committee and all
General Meetings of the Group and shall be responsible for keeping minutes of all such
meetings and for preservation of all records and proceedings of the Group and of the
Executive Committee.
6.4 Assistant Secretary
The Assistant Secretary shall perform such duties as may be specifically assigned to him by
the Secretary or the Executive Committee and, in the absence of the Secretary, shall
perform the duties of the Secretary
6.5 Treasure
The Treasure shall receive and also disburse, under the direction of the Executive
Committee, all money belonging to the Group and shall issue receipts for all money
received by him and preserve vouchers for all moneys paid out by him/her.

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 The Treasurer shall be responsible to the Executive Committee and to the members that
proper books of all moneys received and paid out by the Group are written up, preserved
and available for inspection and audit.
6.6 Organising secretary
7. Election of Office Bearers:
All the members elected to be office bearers will serve in office for two years after which
another election will be held in General meeting. The office bearers are eligible for a re-
election if the members deem it fit for any of them to continue serving for more terms.
7.1 An observer who is not a member of the group will be sleeked to observe elections to
ensure free and fair elections for members. This individual must be of high dignity and
respected member of the society. He must have served in a relevant activity before.
7.2
8. Bank Account Signatories
8.1 The Chairman
8.2 The Secretary
8.3 The Treasurer
8.4 Any one member of the Board of Directors
8.5 No money will be withdrawn from the group’s account by the officials without any one
member off the group at any given time.

9. The Group Funds

The group funds shall be sourced from:
(a) Members registration fees and subscriptions
(b) Donations
(c) Fundraisings
(d) Investments
(e) Support from Group’s friends and well wishers
(f) Members contributions
(g) Any other source approved by members
9.1 Use of the group funds
The group funds shall only be used on ventures agreed upon by the executive committee
and approved by all members in a general meeting.

10.Types of Group meetings

There will be three meetings namely;
11.Group Disciplines

12.Audit
13.Amendments to the Constitution
14. Dissolution