propose motion & existing constitution

Dear dhamma friends,
Without any ill intent,there are many weakness in the existing BUBS constitution .
Going forward a society with asset,the constitution need to be more specified and clearly spelt out to avoid many interpretation and complication.
The motion :
ie To appoint a task force to study & refine/review the Constitution
(NOTE :Not asking amendment on the spot)
(The constitution did not spell out the actual number of seconder required..another weakness)
The existing constitution consisit of six pages .Some of the matter not clearly define.
MIC Samy would love this type as many clause would up to the Chairman/Committee to interpret.
Please do not feel being pressure to make an answer as it all depend ones understanding of the constitution and the purpose of it.Whatever decision you made will be respected.
Thank You.
Regard

bltan


The propose motion :


Bandar Utama Buddhist Society, 2nd June 2009
52,Jalan Bu11/16,
Bandar Utama 47800 Petaling Jaya.

Dear Sir,

PROPOSE MOTION TO APPOINT INDEPENDANT TASK GROUP TO REVIEW/REFINE /AMEND THE CONSTITUTION IN LINE OF SITUATION CHANGES & FOR MEMBERS TO DELIBERATE IN AN SPECIAL CONVEN EGM BEFORE THE NEXT AGM 2010

We wish to propose a motion for the above for members to vote and adopt in the coming AGM on 14th June 2009

The rational is the existing constitution need to review/refine /amend the constitution in line of situation changes. Example:

1.
Article 2:
Registred address to be amended.
2.
Article 5i) :
anti Buddhist : propose to read as in contrary to Buddha teaching.
3.
Article 5ii) :
unsound mind-to add ..shall be certified by recognize government medical doctor
4.
Article 8:
on Warning: No of times not clearly defined.
5.
Article 9:
The General meeting is the highest organ--?
6.
Article 10 :
The term of principal office bearers to be reviewed.
7.
Article 12 ii) :
-…asset-spelling error .Should be assist.


- …deputise the President during the lather’s absence-?
Propose consent from President is required

8.
Article 12 iv) :
..All cheques sign by any of two persons..(2 PERSONS ONLY...)
9.
Article 13iii) :
to convey EGM require one third of the members….
Isnt it too many ?
10.
Article 22 ii) :

The immovable property can be sold after consent given in AGM or EGM. Then Clause 17 ii) an AGM with members attending twice the number of committee will deem to have quorum.
Isn’t it too easy for Society to sell the asset ? The manners of meeting to be conducted eg notice of motion to be forwaded also not spelt out clearly.(see Chapters V)


With due respect, please do not mis-construe the proposal mean we have no confidence in the current committee. We just have need to make matter much clearly defined to prevent much complication in the years to come, as any de-registration of the Society, the asset shall go to the third party.




















FAQ:

1.Why need to as the society is running well now
We are looking forward many years down the line.As society grow,
more members invoved and more different opinion.Change is in-evitable.
So far no heated contest for post,this does not mean in future this will not occur.
So we need all the ground rules clearly defined and establish.

2.Why rock the boat?
It is better rock the boat rather than complacement and let the boat sink one day.

3.Dont worrylah ,Buddhist society nothing wil happen.
Is it ? Unless it is served by enlighten being or all members are enlighten.
How many people have not heard of any scandal /in fighting in temple,church NGO etc please
raise your hand.

4.More questions...?