PART A: PREAMBLE

We, Mid-Eastern United Brethren Evangelistic Team (MUBET) being:

(i.)A team of Christians who believe in salvation by grace through Christ Jesus, our

Lord and Savior and have the passion for evangelism (to witness the Lord Jesus as

our savior) and seek to lead others to a personal faith in Him,

(ii.) Joined together with the heavenly calling and committed to the Holy Scriptures of

the Bible,

(iii.)Exclusively non-political and non-denominational, adopt, enact and give this

constitution to ourselves and the future generations.

We declare that no provision herein shall or will be construed as to qualify, defeat or in

any manner contravene the Holy Scriptures of the Bible. Any such provision shall to the

extent of the contravention have no effect.

PART B: NAME, VISION, MISSION, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES.

Article 1: NAME

The name of the Team shall be Mid-Eastern United Brethren Evangelistic Team

(MUBET) herein referred to as the Ministry.

Article 2: VISION

Having a holistically transformed society committed to authentic Christian living.

Article 3: MISSION

To present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Mid-Eastern region of Kenya and beyond,

through evangelism, discipleship, training, mentorship and mission work for holistic

transformation of the society.

Article 4: CORE VALUES

i) Integrity

ii)Stewardship and Accountability

iii)Commitment to the Holy Scriptures.

iv)Spiritual Development

v)Servant Leadership

4.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

i)To proclaim the holistic gospel of Christ in every part of Mid-Eastern

region of Kenya and beyond,

ii)To promote unity in the body of Christ,

iii) To encourage interdenominational fellowships,

iv) To make and nurture disciples into mature Christians,

v)Mobilize members for effective mission work

Article 5: DOCTRINAL BASIS

The doctrinal basis shall be the fundamental truths of Christianity including the following:

i)The unity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in the Godhead,

ii) The sovereignty of God in creation, redemption, revelation, and final

judgment,

iii)The divine inspiration, entire trustworthiness of the Holy scripture, as

originally given and its supreme authority in all matters of faith and

conduct,

iv)The universal sinfulness and guilt of all men since the fall, rendering

them subject to God’s wrath and condemnation,

v) Redemption from the guilt, penalty, dominion and pollution of sin solely

through the sacrificial death (as our representative and substitute) of the

Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God,

vi)The bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead and His

ascension to the right hand of God the Father,

vii)The justification of the sinner by the grace of God through faith alone,

viii)The presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the work of the

regeneration,

ix)The indwelling and work of the Holy Spirit in the believer,

x) The one holy universal church to which all true believers belong,

xi)The expectation of the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

PART C: MEMBERSHIP.

Article 6(a): MEMBERS

Membership shall be open to individuals and corporate (s). It shall comprise of:

(i.)Student Membership

I. Must be an undergraduate of any Chapter that is affiliated to the Ministry, who

ascribes to the faith and confess God the Father, God the Son and God the

Holy Spirit subject to Article 5.

II. Must be committed to the Ministry activities: missions, prayer retreats,

conventions, trainings and fellowships among others.

(ii.)Special / Members by Partnership

Shall be open to individuals, ministries, churches, societies and organizations that have not

been members in any of the affiliated chapters but have partnered closely with the

Ministry and its activities and is/are willing to continue doing so and uphold the Christian

Faith subject to Article 5.

(iii.) Associate /Alumni Membership

Shall be open to all former students of the affiliated chapters; who uphold the Christian

faith and the doctrinal basis in Article 5, are willing to support the Ministry and take part

in the Ministry’s activities. Membership shall further be evidenced by signing of an

associate/alumni membership form.

Article 6(b): Renewal of Membership.

Membership in categories 6(i) shall be renewed at the beginning of every academic year

upon payment of the registration fee evidenced by membership card while category 6(ii)

shall be renewed annually after signing of the Partnership Deed. 6(iii) shall be renewed

annually.

Article 6(c): Cessation of Membership

I. Membership in categories described in Article 6(i) above shall cease in the event of

completion or termination of studies at the affiliated chapters, while in Article 6

(ii) above shall cease in the event of being inactive for a period of 3 years. The

category described in Article 6(iii) above shall cease upon submitting a written

exit request.

II. All membership shall cease in the event of contravention of the Doctrinal basis.

Article 6(d): MEMBERS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

I. Student members

Shall be:

(i.)Eligible to hold office in the Ministry,

(ii.) Participate in all Ministry’s activities,

(iii.)Eligible to participate in the election of the officials of the Ministry,

(iv.)Entitled to take part and vote in general meetings,

(v.)Entitled to requisition for vote or vote in general meeting,

(vi.)Shall participate in the implementation of the Ministry’s strategic plan

(vii.)Capable of proposing alteration, modification or amendment to the constitution.

II. Special Members/Members by Partnership

(i.)Shall be free to participate in the activities of the Ministry,

(ii.) Shall not be entitled to vote in any general meeting,

(iii.)Shall not be eligible to hold office or participate in election of officials.

III. Associate/Alumni Members

(i.)Shall be free to participate in all the activities of the Ministry,

(ii.) Shall be entitled to vote in general meetings

(iii.)Shall not participate in the election of officials of the NSGC.

(iv.)Shall participate in the implementation of the Ministry’s strategic plan

(v.)Eligible to hold office in the Associate Governing Council, Joint Coordinating

Council and as Associate Link Coordinator.

IV. Ministry’s Funding

Members will be expected to contribute to the Ministry’s treasury through giving, tithing

among others as the Lord leads them.

PART D: GOVERNANCE

Article 7: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

I. Description

The running of the Ministry shall be in 6 regions whereby the Chairperson,

Missions Coordinator and the secretary from the affiliated chapters will form the

Regional Governing Council (RGC). The Ministry shall be comprised of the

following regions:

(i.) Northern Nairobi region- Kenyatta University (Main Campus), Kenyatta University-

Ruiru campus and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

(JKUAT)

(ii.) Southern Nairobi region- University of Nairobi-Main Campus, Chiromo, Kikuyu,

Upper Kabete, Kenya Science, Lower Kabete campuses.

(iii.)Central Rift region-Egerton, Laikipia, Narok Universities

(iv.)North Rift region – Moi University and University of Eldoret

(v.)Western Rift region –Maseno, Masinde Muliro ,Kabianga University

(vi.)Mt. Kenya region-Chuka University,Meru University, Kenya Methodist University

Igoji TTC, Rubate college, Meru Teachers Training College

RGC shall have at least six officials;

1. Chairperson

2. Vice chairperson

3. Secretary

4. Prayer secretary

5. Treasurer

6. Missions coordinator

* Other members in the regional team will assume the position of special members or the

team can come up with other dockets to suits their team’s demands and needs. The special

members will have equal voting rights with the other officials. Each region shall nominate

one official to become a member of the NSGC with the Southern Nairobi region

nominating two members since it has majority of the campuses.

The NSGC officials shall be;

1. Chairperson

2. Vice chairperson

3. Secretary

4. Prayer secretary

6. Treasurer

7. Mission Coordinator

II. National Student Governing Council

a) Definition

The NSGC shall be engaged in the formulation and implementation of the Ministry’s

policies and operation procedures amongst the students

b) Duties of the National (Student) Governing Council

(i.)Shall be responsible for implementing the aims of the Ministry and may give

direction to RGC office bearer(s) as to the manner in which they will carry out

their activities,

(ii.) Shall interpret the constitution and the operations manual to the Student

membership,

(iii.)Shall participate in the review of the operations manual as need arises,

(iv.)Shall appoint adhoc committees for specified tasks as it may deem desirable and act

on the reports from such committees

(v.)Shall authorize the disbursement of students’ kitty on behalf of the Ministry,

(vi.)Shall handle disciplinary matters within the Student membership,

(vii.)Shall have power to dissolve adhoc committees upon completion of the tasks

assigned and or as NSGC deems necessary,

(viii.)Shall have power to replace a member(s) in case a post falls vacant due to;

a) Death,

b) Resignation

c) Cessation of membership,

d) Inactivity in attendance of meetings and or in dissemination of his/her

duties as deemed appropriate by the NSGC.

Article 8: OFFICE BEARERS OF THE NATIONAL STUDENT GOVERNING COUNCIL

a)The Posts

1. The Chairperson

2. The vice-chairperson

3. Secretary

4. Vice-Secretary

5. Treasurer

6. Mission’s Co-coordinator

7. Prayer Secretary

b)Duties of the National Student Governing Council Office Bearers

1. Chairperson

i) Shall coordinate all Ministry’s activities and act as the spokesperson of the

student membership,

ii) Shall, unless prevented by illness or any other sufficient cause, coordinate all

the work of the NSGC as well as preside over their meetings

iii) Being the principal coordinator and spokesperson of the student membership,

shall link the student membership to any other group or organization,

iv) In absence of the chairperson, duties shall be delegated to the vice chairperson.

2. Vice-chairperson

i) Shall be the immediate vice to the chairperson:

ii) Shall share fully the responsibilities of the chairperson, and shall represent the

chairperson in his or her absence,

v) Shall be in charge of all refreshments in the activities of the students

3. Secretary

i) Shall deal with all correspondence of the Ministry except that which directly

falls to another office,

ii) Shall be responsible for recording and keeping up to date minutes of NSGC

and general meetings,

iii) Shall receive and make announcement to the Ministry,

iv) Shall keep updated records of members contacts and information,

v) Shall receive and make announcement to the Student Members

vi) Shall in case of urgent matters where the NSGC officials cannot be consulted

for an immediate decision, consult with the chairperson. The decision

reached shall be subject ratification on the next NSGC committee meeting.

4. Vice-secretary

In the absence of the secretary ,the vice-secretary shall perform all duties of the

secretary and such other duties as shall be assigned to him/her by the secretary or

committee whether the secretary is present or not.

5. Treasurer

i) Shall receive and only disburse under the direction of NSGC all monies

belonging to the student membership,

ii) Shall give clarification on financial matters when requested by NSGC or

members,

iii) Shall keep updated details of the student members account,

iv) Shall maintain the student assets register,

v) Shall avail consolidated chapters financial statements, income and expenditure

statement and balance sheet to the Secretariat

6.Prayer Secretary

i) Shall co-ordinate all the Student prayer activities,

ii) Shall handle all prayer correspondence,

iii) Shall sensitize,encourage and endevour to widen prayer interests in the

Ministry.

7.Mission Co-ordinator

i) Shall co-ordinate the students missions and weekend challenge,

ii) Shall mobilize and coordinate the members in mission grounds,in conjuction

with the Secretariat

iii) Shall link the Ministry with its chapters in matters pertaining to evangelism

and mission,

Article 9:THE DIRECTOR

There shall be a Ministry’s director elected by the members of the NSGC and AGC and

then endorsed by the Ministry members in the AGM.

a) Eligibility;

The Director shall:

(i.) Be a person who ascribes to the Doctrinal basis as stipulated in Article 5,

(ii.)Have been an active member of the Ministry prior to the appointment for atleast 5

years

b)Responsibilities

(iii.) Shall convene and chair all JCC meetings

(iv.)Be charged with the responsibility of working closely with the JCC and Secretariat

in order to realize the Ministry objectives,

(v.) Serve for a term of 3 years, after which nominations will be done. The Director

will be eligible for a second term but can only serve for 2 consecutive terms .

(vi.)Shall have an oversight role in the ministry,

(vii.)Shall have a casting vote in the NSGC and AGC

(viii.)Receive and follow the process as directed by this constitution,any claim,

voluntary resignation,suspension or any other matter of conflict concerning any

officials of the Ministry in the NSGC and AGC and the Secretariat.

(ix.)Be briefed quarterly by the NSGC and AGC about the operations of the Ministry

and be personally present in atleast two meetings in a spiritual year-

c) Cessation

The office of the director shall fall vacant either due to:

(i.)Death

(ii.)Resignation

(iii.)A vote of no confidence from 2/3 members of the JCC if in any way the

Director contravenes the doctrinal basis in Article 5.

The ALC shall take up the role of an Acting Director, for utmost six months during

which he / she shall have convened a JCC meeting to nominate an Interim

Director.The nominated Interim Director shall be approved by the members through

an SGM or an AGM or whichever is convenient within the next six months after

which he or she shall assume office.

Article 10: GOVERNING BODIES

a)Joint Coordinating Council (JCC)

(i.)It shall consist of 7 National Student Governing Council members, 6

Associate Governing Council, the Secretary General, Associate Link

Coordinator and the Director

(ii.)Shall nominate the Ministry Director

(iii.) Shall appoint other leaders of the council at their liberty,

(iv.)Shall nominate the Ministry’s Board of Trustees,

(v.)Shall recruit the Secretary General who will head the Secretariat and be the

Secretary to the JCC

(vi.)Shall have powers to dismiss the director subject to Article 9 (c) iii

(vii.) Shall have powers to dismiss the ALC in accordance to Article 10, f(ii),

(viii.) The decision of JCC shall override all the decisions made by the NGSC,

AGC and the Secretariat

b)Associate Governing Council (AGC)

(i.)Composed of the associates leaders from the regions

(ii.)Shall appoint officials to this council at their liberty,

(iii.)Shall have an advisory role to the Associate Fellowship

c) National(Student) Governing Council(NSGC)

(i.)Shall be composed of the students leaders from RGC

(ii.)It shall have an oversight role over the regions

(iii.)Shall sit in the JCC

(iv.)Has powers to open and run a bank account.

d)Regional Governing Council (RGC)

(i.)Shall be composed of the leaders from the member regions

(ii.)Shall be involved in recruiting more chapters into the Ministry,

(iii.)Shall organise inter-chapter visits and activities,

(iv.)Shall be involved in strengthening the chapters and helping them achieve

their objectives,

(v.)Shall be supported by member chapters

e) Chapter Executive Committee

(i.)Shall implement the Ministry objectives at the chapter level

(ii.)Shall represent the Ministry at the region level

(iii.) Shall be at liberty to open and run a bank account

(iv.)Has the autonomy to come up with its charter interdem to the Ministry’s

f) Associate Link Coordinator

a) Description:

Shall;

i) be an associate,

ii)have the advisory role in the NSGC and AGC and voting powers in JCC only

iii)be link the students body and the associates body,

iv)be nominated by the JCC and be allowed to sit in the JCC,AGC and NSGC

meetings,

v)serve for a period of 2 years,and will be eligible for a second term. The ALC can

however serve for a maximum period of 2 consecutive terms

vi)Shall act as the Director in the absence of a director

vii)Shall facilitate the constitution of the AGC

b) Cessation

Shall cease to be the ALC if:

(i.)His/her term expires,

(ii.)Post falls vacant due to death,resignation and/ or if a vote of no confidence is

passed by 2/3 members incase of contravention of doctrinal basis as per Article

5,

(iii.)If he/she remains inactive for a period deemed appropriate by the JCC.

g) Secretariat

I.Composition

i) There shall be a Secretariat comprising composed of Coordinators of the key

priority areas of the Ministry

ii)The Secretariat shall be headed by the Secretary General. H e / s h e shall lead

the Secretariat staff and shall direct the operations to ensure effective

realization of the vision and mission of MUBET.

iii) The Secretary General shall report to the Director

iv)In all its functions, the Secretariat shall through the Secretary General at all times

be answerable and accountable to the JCC and will be guided and regulated

by this constitution and policies approved by the JCC.

v)The JCC shall appoint senior staff whose number shall be determined from time

to time, to become members of the Coordinating Team. In addition, the

Secretary General shall be the Chairperson of the Coordinating Teams.

vi) For purposes of better program coordination and execution; closer cooperation

with the grassroots and generation of resources for the Ministry work, regional

offices will be strategically set up as established by JCC.

II. The functions

i)Serve as the Headquarters of the Ministry

ii)Be the administrative team that carries out the day to day business of MUBET affairs

for effective implementation of the vision, mission, policies and plans as approved

by the JCC

iii)Ensure prudent mobilization, management and accounting of all MUBET financial

and other resources

iv)Coordinate and manage the effective involvement of all stakeholders

MUBET to ensure realization of the MUBET vision, mission and plans.

v) Ensure maintenance of proper and accurate records of MUBET including minutes

for the various organs and committees of MUBET as well as ensuring that

MUBET meets all legal and statutory requirements and obligations.

vi)Maintaining contact and relations with other organizations, regulatory bodies

and the Government of Kenya.

vii)Any other function as approved by the JCC and the MUBET AGM.

ORGOGRAM.

PART E: MEETINGS

Article 11: MEETINGS

A. Voting Rights.

Only student members and associate members shall have the right to participate in

voting during meetings

B. Categories of Meetings

There shall be two categories of meetings.The annual General meeting(AGM) and

Special General meeting(SGM).

i) Annual General Meeting(AGM)

• MUBET shall in each year hold a General Meeting as its Annual General

Meeting (AGM) in addition to any other meetings in that year, and shall

specify the meeting as such in the notices calling it and not more than

twelve months shall elapse before the next AGM.

• A copy of the external Auditor’s report on the accounts and statement

together with such accounts and Statements and the Agenda of the AGM

shall be furnished to all members two weeks before the AGM through a

verified means of communication.

The agenda for any AGM shall consist of the following:

(i.) Confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting.

(ii.) Consideration of the audited financial statements

(iii.) Receiving and acting as necessary on annual reports from Director

(iv.)Appointing auditors

(v.)Ratifying admission into special membership to MUBET

(vi.)Approving amendments to this constitution

(vii.) Confirmation of the ALC and the Director

(viii.) Appointment and/or removal of Registered Trustees

(ix.)Resolving on dissolution of MUBET

(x.)Undertaking any other function that this constitution has or may prescribe.

ii) Special General Meeting(SGM)

i) The JCC may call for the SGM for any specific purpose.Notice of such meetings

shall be sent to all members not less than 21 days before the date thereof.

ii) The SGM may also be requisitioned by order of atleast 2/3 Student and

Associate membership in writing to the Ministry’s Director and such meeting

shall be held within 21 days of the date of requisition.

iii) No matter shall be discussed other than that stated in the requisition at any time

for special business.

C) Meeting Quorum

(i.)The qourum of the general meetings shall not be less than 1/3 of the members of the

Ministry.

(ii.) No business shall be transacted at the General Meeting unless a quorum of

members is present at the time when the meeting proceeds to business

D)Conduct of Meetings

(i.) At all General Meetings the Director or in his absence the ALC, or in the absence

of both these officials, a member selected by the meeting shall chair the meeting.

(ii.)The Chairperson may at his discretion limit the number of persons permitted to

speak in favor of or against any motion.

(iii.)Unless a poll is called by the Chairperson, resolution shall be decided by simple

voting by show of hands and or by secret ballots.

PART F: ELECTION AND BY- ELECTION

Article 12:

i. Election

There shall be an Electoral College (EC) which shall comprise of various teams depending

with the level of governance.

a) Chapter level

Elections shall be conducted by:

i) The Electoral College which shall consist of finalists officials and inelligible

members of the chapter nominated by the inelligible Executive Committee

members,

ii) The outgoing chairperson of the chapter shall convene the Electoral College first

meeting ,during which it shall elect its Chairman and secretary,

iii) The student members of the Ministry shall be asked to recommend in writing to

the Electoral College,persons they have prayerfully felt should form the next

Executive leadership. Such nomination should reach the Electoral College’s

secretary atleast 28 days before the chapters’s AGM.

iv) The Electoral college shall make the final nominations for each of the offices of

the branch as the Lord guides them,

v) The Electoral college shall appoint the officials who shall be made known to the

members during the chapter AGM.

b) Regional Governing Council Level

The election at the regional level shall be coordinated by the sitting chairperson who shall

convene a RGC meeting to nominate the incoming regional officials. The nominations

shall be conducted by the inelligible members of the sitting Committee. The sitting

chairperson shall submit the names of the incoming officials from the region to the NSGC

secretary.

c) National Student Governing Council level.

The election at the NSGC level shall be coordinated by the sitting chairperson who shall

convene a NSGC meeting to nominate the incoming NSGC officials. The nominations

shall be conducted by the inelligible members of the sitting Committee. The sitting

chairperson shall submit the names of the incoming officials of the NSGC to the

ministry’s ALC who shall facilitate the final nominations.

ii. By-Election

A By-Election may be held on the happening of any of the following:

a. Where atleast 2/3 of the student and Associate members pass a vote of no confidence

in the entire Committee or the entire Committee resigns,

b. Where atleast 2/3 of the student and Associate members pass a vote of no confidence

in a member or part of the Committee,

c. Where the Committee (acting as majority) asks its member(s),other than the

chairperson to vacate office owing to evident inability to perform the duties at that

office,

d. Where a member(s) of the Committee dies or submits a resignation,which is

received and accepted by the Comittee,

e. In the event of (a) above, the members shall appoint members of the next interim

committee.The respective Chairpersons shall chair the meeeting to oversee the

formation of this interim committee,

f.In the event of (b) (c) and (d) where the members affected are less than half,the

Committee shall co-opt elligible member(s) in positions to fill the position(s),

g. In the event of (b) and (c) above,where more than half of the members are affected

the remaining Committee members shall sit with the members to replace the

outgone Committee members,

h. Where the chairperson attracts a vote of no confidence from the Committee,the

decision shall be subjected to a resolution passed by 2/3 of the student and

associate members present in an AGM/ SGM.

i.In the event of (h) above the Committee, being convened and coordinated by the

vice-chairperson and in liaison with ALC, shall appoint from among themselves

the Chairperson.

j.Where a member of the Committee is appointed to take up the office of the

Chairperson,the Committee shall co-opt a member to take up the role vacated,

k. The quorum of such meeting shall be as per Article 11(C) above.

iii. Election Procedure:

All elections and nomination shall be conducted through a secret ballot.

PART G: FUNDS AND THEIR ADMINISTRATION

Article 13:

I) Finances

i. MUBET shall raise funds required to maintain and further its activities. The

sources of these funds shall be lawful and in consonance with the objectives,

mission and values of MUBET.

The funds of MUBET may be used for the following purposes;

a. Carrying out of programs and activities of MUBET.

b.Rental or purchase of office and other necessary premises for MUBET.

c. Remuneration and a llow anc es of Secretariat staff

d.Essential office services.

e. For donating to charitable cause and organizations as directed by the JCC

f. Any other purpose consistent with the objectives of MUBET and

approved by the Annual General Meeting.

Sources of the Ministry’s funds shall be:-

i. Special giving and offering

ii. Funds drive as it deems necessary

iii. Tithing

iv. Donations from alumni,well wishers and donors

v. Funds from projects and investments

vi. Membership/registration fees

vii. Any other means stipulated by the Strategic Plan

viii. The team may accept financial or any aid from non-members with JCC

approval.

II) Administration

i. The funds of the Ministry may only be used for the purposes the JCC

considers proper in accordance with the aims of the Ministry.

ii. The money received by the Ministry shall be deposited in the name of the

Ministry with a bank(s) approved by the JCC, No payment shall be made out of

the Ministry’s account without a resolution of the Secreatriat

iii. The signatories to the bank account(s) shall always include the signatories shall

be the Director, Sec Gen and the Finance Coordinator. The bank transactions

shall be any two of the mentioned signatories. Any transcation above Kes.

500,000 should be signed and approved by the Director

iv. A sum to be determined by the Finance Coordinator from time to time may be

kept by the treasurer for petty disbursement of which proper accounts shall be

kept.

v. All Chapters will forward their Accounts to the NSGC, and the Associate

regions shall forward to the Secretariat

vi. The change of bank signatories should be completed before the 14th day after

the AGM.

Article 14:AUDITING

(a)Internal Auditor

The Ministry shall have an internal auditor who shall be:

i. A member of the team who shall be appointed by the JCC

ii. Having basic knowledge of accounting and Auditing processes

iii. Entitled to no such remunerations for the duties,

iv. Will be reporting to the JCC

v. Given a token of appreciation determined by the JCC

b) External Auditor

The Ministry shall have an external auditor as provided by Article 11 1 (b) who shall be:-

i. The Auditor for the following financial year and shall be proposed and appointed

by the AGM at the beggining of the financial year,

ii. A qualified accountant, (CPA K)

iii. Shall be paid audit fee for his/her duties as suggested by the Secretariat and

approved by the JCC

iv. Shall not be a member of the Ministry.

PART H: OTHER PROVISIONS

Article 15: MINISTRY’S ASSETS

i. The Ministry’s assets shall be used to achieve its Aims and Objectives.

ii. The JCC can acquire property to propagate the Ministry’s interests and to help

in furtherance of the gospel.

iii. There shall be an assets register and policy whose objective shall be to ensure

accountability and efficiency in acquisition,maintenance and disposal.

Article 16: BOARD OF TRUSTEES

a) Description:

i. Have atleast 5 Trustee members to hold the Ministry’s assets.

ii. They shall be nominated by the JCC and confirmed by the AGM

iii. They shall serve for a period of 5 years.

b) Cessation

They shall cease to be the Ministry’s trustees in the event of :

i. Death,

ii. Resignation,

iii. Contravention of the Doctrinal basis as per Article 5.

iv. The right of appointment to fill any vacancy occurring through the death,

retirement, incapacitation, resignation or removal of any Trustee(s) shall

vest in the Annual General Meeting.

Article 17: MINISTRY’S ACTIVITIES

i. The Ministry activities shall include:Missions that shall be held annually

alternating between the Branches/RGC missions with the NSGC missions.

ii. Missions and Discipleship Commissions Prayer retreats.

iii. Leadership Summits

iv. Weekend challenges.

v. Any other activity as agreed by the officials at either branch,regional or

national level.

Article 18: ACCOUNTS

(i.)The financial year shall end atleast 90 days before the AGM

(ii.)It shall be one calendar year.

Article 19: INSPECTION OF ACCOUNTS AND LIST OF MEMBERS

The books of accounts and all documents relating thereof and a list of members of

the Ministry shall be available for inspection at the registered office of the Ministry

by any officer or Ministry member.This shall be done after a notice of not less than

7 days is given in writing to the Secretariat.

Article 20: REVIEW AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION

a) Amendment of the Constitution.

(i.)Any member of MUBET may propose an amendment to the Constitution.

Such proposal must be made in writing and received by the NSGC at least

ninety (90) days before the date of the next General Meeting.

(ii.) The JCC may recommend amendments to this Constitution.

(iii.)Amendments to the Constitution of MUBET must be approved by at least two

thirds (⅔) of the JCC members in writing and by a two thirds (⅔) majority of

the members present and voting at a General Meeting.

(iv.)Amendments to the Doctrinal basis of MUBET must be approved by three

quarters (¾) of the members of the JCC in writing and by three quarters (¾) of

members present and voting at a General Meeting.

b) Dissolution

(i.)MUBET shall not be dissolved except by a resolution passed by three quarters (¾)

of members present and voting at a General Meeting specifically called for this

purpose.

(ii.) The quorum for the meeting shall not be less than three quarters (¾) of

MUBET members. If no quorum is obtained, the proposal to dissolve

MUBET shall be submitted to a further General Meeting which shall be

held three (3) months later. Notice of this meeting shall be given to all

members including the JCC at least sixty (60) days before the date of the

meeting. The quorum for this second meeting shall be half (½) the number of

MUBET members.

(iii.)Provided, however, that no dissolution shall be effected without prior

permission in writing of the Registrar of Societies, obtained upon application

to him/her made in writing and signed by three (3) of the office bearers.

(iv.)When the dissolution of MUBET has been approved by the Registrar, no

further action shall be taken by the JCC or any office bearer other than to get in

and liquidate for cash all the assets, subject to the payment of all the debts, the

balance thereof shall be distributed to any Christian organization having the

same aims and statement of faith as those of MUBET in such manner as may

be resolved by the General Meeting at which the resolution for dissolution

is passed.