FLOGA CONSTITUTION

THE CONSTITUTION OF

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS’ COLLEGE LANGTANG OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION (FLOGA)

2020 REVISED EDITION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1- PREAMBLE…………………………………………………3
ARTICLE 2 - NATIONAL SECRETARIATS AND CHAPTERS………....4
ARTICLE 3 - AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (ADVISABLE TO USE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES……………………………………………………………….4
ARTICLE 4 - MEMBERSHIP ……………………………………………4
ARTICLE 5- POSTAL/PHYSICAL ADDRESS…………………………..5
ARTICLE 6 - CHAPTERS OF THE ASSOCIATIONS…………………..5
ARTICLE 7 – AFFILIATES……………………………………………….7
ARTICLE 8 – SET AMBASSADORS……………………………………..7
ARTICLE 9 – OFFICERS AND TERMS OF SERVICE…………………...8
ARTICLE 10 – MEETINGS………………………………………………16
ARTICLE 11- ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS………………………17
ARTICLE 12 – QUORUM………………………………………………..18
ARTICLE 13 – ELECTIONS……………………………………………..18
ARTICLE 14 – TERM OF OFFICE FOR EXECUTIVE MEMBERS…...20
ARTICLE 15 – DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE……………………….20
ARTICLE 16 –REMOVAL FROM OFFICE……………………………21
ARTICLE 17 - FUNDS OF THE ASSOCIATION………………………21
ARTICLE 18: REMISSION OF DUES……………………………………22
ARTICLE 19: DISBURSEMENT AND APPLICATION OF FUNDS….22
ARTICLE 20 - FINANCES AND EXPENDITURES…………………….22
ARTICLE 21– NATIONAL PURSE………………………………………23
ARTICLE 22 –WELFARE OF MEMBERS………………………………23
ARTICLE 23- AMENDMENTS ………………………………………….24
ARTICLE 24 – NOTICES…………………………………………………25
ARTICLE 25 – TRUSTEES……………………………………………….25
ARTICLE 26 – AUDITORS………………………………………………28
ARTICLE 27 – COMMON SEAL…………………………………………28
ARTICLE 28 – SPECIAL CLAUSE……………………………………....28
ARTICLE 29 – INDEMNITY……………………………………………..29
ARTICLE 30 – INTERPRETATION……………………………………...29
ARTICLE 31: COMMENCEMENT………………………………………29

ARTICLE 1- PREAMBLE

Federal Government Girls’ College Langtang, nurtured, nourished and systematically trained us, shaped our character and prepared us for the challenges of life ahead. It is for this reason that:

We the ‘FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS’ COLLEGE LANGTANG OLD GIRLS’ASSOCIATION’ having met together and resolved to form an association for promoting the unity and welfare of our members and having unanimously resolved and agreed that the Association have a Constitution to regulate its activities and performances hereby make the following rules and regulations hereinafter referred to as the Constitution.

The name of this Association shall be FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS’ COLLEGE LANGTANG OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION otherwise called (FLOGA) where the context so permits be referred to as the Association.

The Association is constituted as a non-political, non-religious/sectarian, non-tribal, non-racial, non-discriminatory and non-profit Association whose ultimate power vest in its members and whose interests executive members of the Association will act.

SUPREMACY OF THIS CONSTITUTION

This Constitution is supreme and its provisions shall be binding on all Members.
Where any provision of this Constitution is in conflict with any provision of the Companies and Allied Matters Act or any other law governing the operations of the Association, the latter shall prevail.

This constitution is supreme for the purposes of regulating the activities of the Association, subject only to the mandatory stipulations of enactments of the Legislature of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

ARTICLE 2 - NATIONAL SECRETARIATS AND CHAPTERS

The National Secretariat of the Association shall be situated in Abuja.
The Association shall however strive to set up Chapters in every state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Members of the Association in the diaspora may where practicable, set up chapters in major cities outside the country.

ARTICLE 3 - AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (ADVISABLE TO USE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To rekindle and promote friendship between its members for our mutual benefit and that of our alma mater.
To rekindle, promote and sustain the founding vision, ideals and infrastructure of our Alma Mater – Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Langtang, Plateau State.
To encourage, foster and promote close relations between the School and its alumni and among the alumni themselves.
To provide a national platform to enable the Alumni of FGGC Langtang contribute positively towards the collective progress of our Alma Mater.
To promote academic excellence and scholarship as core and indelible values in our Alma Mater
To encourage the development of good leadership skills among students of FGGC Langtang and members of the Alumni.
To advocate and influence policies and enactments in manners favourable to FGGC Langtang, Plateau State.
To identify credible and distinguished individuals and endow them as mentors and youth ambassadors.
To hold meetings, presentations, seminars, reunions and all other fora for the advancement of these aims and objectives.
To provide avenues for networking and collaboration among members.
To undertake any project that is reasonably incidental or consequential to the furtherance of these aims and objectives.
To pursue any other objectives consistent with the above aims and objectives of the Association.

ARTICLE 4 - MEMBERSHIP

There shall be two categories of membership of Federal Langtang Old Girls Association (FLOGA) viz:

Membership of the Association is open to anyone who attended FGGC Langtang, Plateau State whether or not the said persons graduated from the school.
Honorary membership of the Association may be accorded to any former principal, teacher or staff, and students who spent at least 2 years in FGGC Langtang on the recommendation of the National Executive Committee AND such honorary member:

May attend and, if permitted by the presiding officer, speak at any meeting or gathering of the Association,
Shall not be required to pay any subscription, dues or levies, and shall not be entitled to be an officer of the Association.

ARTICLE 5: POSTAL/PHYSICAL ADDRESS

The physical/postal address of the Association shall be known as…

ARTICLE 6 - CHAPTERS OF THE ASSOCIATIONS:

A Chapter of the Association may be formed in any state of Nigeria or in other countries.
The minimum of ten (10) of alumnae shall be required to form a Chapter.
To form a Chapter, the promoters or interim officers shall :-

Send an application to the National Secretary of the Association of their intention and the application shall be signed by a minimum of five members including the interim Chapter President and Chapter Secretary.
Such application shall be accompanied with minutes of a minimum of 3 meetings of the intended Chapter, the minutes shall indicate names and addresses of prospective members, place/time of the previous meetings held before the application to form the Chapter.

The National Executive of the Association, if satisfied with the application will by a simple majority vote at an Executive Committee meeting, approve the said application.
The National Executive Committee may withdraw the recognition of any Chapter if:-

The number of members falls below the minimum of 10 members; or
Where a Chapter fails to carry out its duties over a period of 2 years; or
Where a Chapter fails to remit its annual dues to the National Executive Committee for over 2 years; or
Where a Chapter consistently refuses to comply with the decisions of the National Executives; or
When a Chapter fails, refuses or neglects to hold meetings regularly for a period of 1 year; or
When the elections of Chapter officials is due for over 12 calendar months;
When a Chapter fails, neglects or refuses to regularly attends activities and meetings of the Association; or
When a Chapter flouts this Constitution.

Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, each Chapter of the Association shall be run and governed by the following regulations:-

Each Chapter shall have power to run, organize, and administer its activities according to its own by- laws provided that such by-laws are not contrary to or in conflict with this Constitution and provided a copy of all such by-laws have been submitted to the National General Secretary.
Each Chapter shall meet at least four times in a year.
Each Chapter Secretary shall forward the branch programs and record of activities to the National General Secretary at the end of every quarter;
Each Chapter shall be free to elect its own officials, provided that such Chapter shall have as a minimum, the following officials:-

Chapter President;
Chapter Secretary; and
Chapter Treasurer.

The duties of such Chapter officers shall be as set out for National Officers mutatis mutandi and any others that it deems fit to add at a Chapter meeting.
Any Chapter may impose levies, subscriptions; receive donations, etc. for the running of its activities.
Each Chapter shall keep an up-to-date record of its activities.
Where a Chapter’s by-law or any part of it is contrary to or in conflict with the provisions of this Constitution, the said Chapter by-law shall be void to the extent of the inconsistency or conflict.
Each Chapter must conduct a free and fair election at the end of every 2-year tenure. The Chapter shall on conducting a new election send the record of proceeding of the election, including the result of the election to the National General Secretary.
If a Chapter is not able to conduct an election as at when due for any reason whatsoever, the Chapter president shall immediately notify the National Executive Committee. The National Executive Committee shall immediately appoint a 3 member caretaker committee which shall oversee the affairs of the chapter and organize an election for an initial period of 3 months which is subject to renewal at the expiration of the first 3 months.
No Chapter shall have direct dealings with the School authority for anything which is in the purview of the Association, without going through the National Executive Committee.
No Chapter official shall invite, involve the School Authority in any of its programmes, ceremonies without the prior notification and approval from the National Executive Committee. All invitations to the School authority must pass through the National Executive Committee.

The National Executive Committee may relegate a chapter to the status of an Affiliate Chapter by affiliating or merging that chapter to the nearest chapter if relegation is better than withdrawal.

ARTICLE 7 – AFFILIATES

Class affiliation: Each graduating class shall form a unit of the Association designated as “FLOGA Class of (year of graduating class)”. The purpose of class affiliation shall be to maintain communication among members of that class, assist the National body in fundraising on behalf of FLOGA, and organize class reunions. And otherwise represent the interests of its members.

Chapter affiliation: Each Chapter shall form a unit of the Association designated as “FLOGA (name of state/country where chapter is located)”. The purpose of chapter affiliation shall be to maintain communication among members of that Chapter, assist the National body in fundraising on behalf of FLOGA, organize chapter meetings, organize end of year parties for in chapter, support members of the chapter as the need arises. And otherwise represent the interests of its members.

ARTICLE 8 – SET AMBASSADORS

Each graduating class shall use its method of choice to appoint or remove a representative to the National body of FLOGA. This representative called a FLOGA NATIONAL AMBASSADOR must be in good standing with FLOGA National and her state chapter.
Two National Executives are to give oversight and serve as executive members of the ambassador platform.
In the event a vacancy occurs for a Set Ambassador, the class may appoint or elect an Interim Set Ambassador to serve until a substantive Set Ambassador is appointed or elected.
There shall be a Set Ambassador platform.
The aim of the Set Ambassador Platform is to serve as channels of communication between the FLOGA National body and each flogite. To encourage participation from more graduates of FGGCL in FLOGA activities. To develop a symbiotic relationship between sets whereby the stronger sets help the weaker ones.
All “Set Ambassadors” must be graduates from the school i.e. Federal Government Girls’College, Langtang.

Duties of the Set Ambassador

a. To continuously attempt to locate, obtain and update the contact of every member of her set for onward transmission to the National Secretariat directory.

b. To develop a Whatsapp group and Facebook group for her set where none exist.

To develop her set into a cohesive and united group via Whatsapp or any social media platforms.
To actively sustain the tempo in her Whatsapp and Facebook groups by encouraging members, settling quarrels and remembering birthdays of members.
To bring to the notice of the Ambassador platform any genuine welfare and health challenges involving any member of her set.
To advertise FLOGA National and State Chapters activities in her set group and encourage participation of her set girls.
To be an active member of a state chapter and the National body.
To be an active member of Whatsapp or any online platform of her set, the Ambassador Whatsapp platform and the National Executive Council Whastapp Platform.

ARTICLE 9 – OFFICERS AND TERMS OF SERVICE

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The National Executive Committee shall comprise the following only:

The National Officers of the Association
The immediate past President-General and Secretary – General of the Association.
The Presidents and Secretaries of all the Chapters situated in the capital cities of all the States of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
FLOGA Set Ambassadors

GENERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

The General Executive Council shall implement the general policy direction of the Association and shall have responsibility for the day to day running of the affairs of the Association in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
Management of the finances of the Association including the appointment of suitable banks for that purpose.
Exercise the powers of the Association with respect to the appointment of representatives to any statutory or executive commission or any other body where that privilege is given to the Association by the government or an agency of the government or any national or international Association
To express the views of the Association upon any matter of public interest or upon any matter of general interest to the Association.
To make all necessary arrangements for the general meetings of the Association.
To cause the accounts of the Association to be audited annually by a competent professional firm of auditors who shall be appointed by the Association.
May appoint one of their members or a suitable member of the Association to fill and/or perform the duties pertaining to a vacant office, which said vacancy may occur due to mental or physical infirmity or any other cause.
Generally to exercise all the powers vested in the Association /General Meeting of the Association so as to promote and carry out the aims and objectives of the Association as contained in this constitution, and in particular when the need arises, to apply for and receive donations on behalf of the Association.
Consensus shall be the aim of the National Executive Committee but if it becomes necessary to put any question to vote then it shall be decided by a simple majority based on a show of hands PROVIDED however that the National Executive Committee may resolve to decide any specific issue by secret ballot.
Any member who is absent from three consecutive meetings of the National Executive Committee shall cease to be a member of the National Executive Committee unless she shows reasonable cause for such absence to the satisfaction of the National Executive Committee, PROVIDED however that if the defaulting member is a National Officer she shall be deemed to have vacated her office.
The National Executive Committee shall represent the Association's interests at, as well as nominate attendees to, the USOSA plenary sessions and general meetings.

NATIONAL OFFICERS

The National Officers of the Association shall comprise of:

President-General
Vice-President
Secretary-General
Assistant Secretary-General
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Assistant Financial Secretary
Publicity Secretary
Assistant Publicity Secretary
Welfare Secretary
Legal Adviser
Internal Auditor
Ambassadors to represent each set

A member of the Association shall be qualified to hold a National Office:

If she is sponsored for the particular National Office by her Chapter and provided that the said Chapter has met all obligations due to the Association and shall at all times have power to veto the participation of any of her individual members in the electoral process.
Have been active in at least one previous FLOGA committee or held a position in her set, state chapter or previous executive of the Association.

A National Officer of the Association shall not qualify for re-election to the same office after serving two consecutive terms.

The Officers of the Association shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting/General Convention of the Association. The Officials will serve two (2) years term.

The Officers shall meet on a Quarterly basis.

DUTIES OF THE NATIONAL OFFICERS

The National president shall be the head of the Association. It shall be her duty:-

To provide leadership to the Association
To preside at the Annual General Meeting/Convention; meetings of the National Executive Committee and other meetings of the Association whether virtually or through any online platforms.
To direct all other officers of the Association in the performance of their duties
To deliver a Presidential Address at the Annual General Meeting/Convention
She shall represent the Association in the School or at any other committee(s) and events where the Association is to be represented.

National Vice-President:

The National Vice Presidents shall in the absence of the National President preside at all the meetings in which the National President by this Constitution has power to preside.
The National Vice Presidents shall perform all other duties which the National President, due to any reason whatsoever is unable to perform.
The National Vice- President shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to her by the National Convention, the Board of Trustees or the National President.

National General Secretary:

Record times of all the meeting of the Association.
Keep all the records of the Association’s activities and meetings.
Prepare and present annual report of the Association’s activities to the Board of Trustees and the Annual General Meeting/Convention.
In the months of January of each year, notify and remind in writing through mails, electronic media or any accepted social network to all branches of:

Their indebtedness ( if any) to National Secretariat;
The deadline of payment; and
Implication of not paying on time.

National Financial Secretary:

Ensure that all Chapters pay their annual dues, donations, contributions and other charges as prescribed in this Constitution or as may be approved by the National Convention or Annual General Meeting
Prepare from time to time the list of defaulting Chapters and circulate such lists at the National Convention or Annual General Meeting
Collect and pay all monies to the treasurer promptly and keep all records of all payments and expenses made.
At every quarter, make available to the Secretary General a comprehensive list of debtor Chapters

National Treasurer:

Shall receive all monies belonging to the Association from all sources and issue receipts of such payments immediately
Shall deposit all such monies with the Association’s Bankers within 2 working days of receipt.
Shall keep a record of all monies received, deposited or withdrawn on behalf of the Association.
Shall be one of the signatories to the Association’s account.

National Public Relations Officer/Chapter Liaison Officer:

Shall publicize the activities of the Association.
Shall serve as a Liaison Officer between the headquarters of the Association and its Chapters.
Shall co-ordinate the creation, inauguration and development of new Chapters of the Association.
Shall 3 months before election of any Chapter, notify, remind such a Chapter in writing of the supposed impending election
Shall project a correct and progressive image of the Association to the public
Shall issue releases and statements on matters of general interest to the Association after consultation with the National President.
Shall serve as a liaison officer between the Association, the Chapters and members of the public

National Welfare Officer:

Shall organize and Co-ordinate all the social functions and activities of the Association.
Shall manage the welfare of the members of the Association
Shall perform such other duties as usually devolve upon such officer or are demanded by needs of the Association.

CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The chapter executive committee shall include

President
Vice President
Secretary General
Assistant Secretary General
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Social Secretary
Welfare Officer
Public Relations Officer

A member of the Association shall be eligible to be elected as an officer of the Executive Committee of any chapter provided:

Aspirants to any office are active financial members of the Association.
Aspirants to any office participate actively in the activities of the Association and attend meetings regularly.

DUTIES OF THE CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

The President:

Presiding at meetings of the Chapter Executive Committee and other General Meetings.
Directing the summoning of meetings of the Chapter Executive Committee and other general meetings of the Association either on her own initiative or in accordance with the decision of other Executive Committee Members or upon appropriate requisition under any section of this Constitution.
Directing all other Officers of the Association in the performance of their duties.
Providing direction and leadership to all committees of the Chapter.
Acting as principal spokesperson of the Chapter.
Ensuring with assistance of other Executive Committee members, efficient use or prudent investment, acquisitions and disposal of assets as may be necessary from time to time subject however to the overall approval of the members of the Chapter.

Vice President:

Shall in the absence of the President preside at all meetings in which the President is empowered to preside by the provisions of this Constitution.
Shall perform all other duties as she may be directed by the President of the Chapter.
In absence of the President and Vice-President, the most senior officer present shall preside at any meeting of the Chapter at which the President is entitled to preside.

Secretary General:

Shall on the instruction of the President or in accordance with a previous decision of the Executive Committee or pursuant to a requisition made in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution summon meetings of the Chapter Executive committee or other general meetings of the Chapter.
Shall record and keep minutes of meetings including attendance and a summary of all decisions taken thereat.
Shall write and dispatch circulars, letters and other correspondences of the Chapter including that of the Chapter Executive Committee.
Shall keep a roll of members.
Shall furnish an annual return or Special Reports of the activities of the Chapter at Executive Committee meetings and other general meetings of the association.
Shall perform all other duties assigned her by the President, the Executive Committee of the Chapter .

Assistant Secretary General:

Shall assist the Secretary General in the dispatch of her duties and shall in the absence of the Secretary General, act in her place.
Shall perform all other duties as may be assigned her by the President, the Secretary General, and the Executive Committee of the Association.

Treasurer

Shall receive, collect and pay to the Chapter 's bankers all monies collected for the Chapter or paid to the Chapter from any source whatsoever.
Shall carry out any decision or directive of the Chapter in matters relating to the budget or finance of the Chapter.
Shall prepare or cause to be prepared and submitted to the First Meeting of the Chapter Executive Committee an annual estimated revenue and expenditure for the period 1^st December of every year to 31^st November of the following year.
Shall also present to the Chapter Executive Committee the accounts and balance sheet for the previous year.
Shall perform all other duties as may be assigned to her by the Executive Committee of the chapter or the Association.

Financial Secretary

Shall be in constant touch with the Chapter members for the purpose of soliciting, chasing and collecting their annual dues, subscriptions and levies as and when due.
Shall compile and circulate a list of members who have paid or are in default in respect of such dues in each year and take steps to circulate such lists to the general meeting and Chapter Executive Committee.
Shall collect and pay all monies of the Chapter to the Treasurer promptly and keep records of such receipts and payments.
Shall perform all other duties as may be assigned her by the President or Chapter Executive Committee.

Social Secretary

Shall be responsible for the social, cultural and entertainment activities of the Chapter.
Shall be in charge of any committees that may be set up for the purpose of planning social activities or parties as may be decided by the general assembly or chapter Executive Committee.
Shall plan programs with the aim of encouraging social interaction between members of the Chapter.
Shall perform all other duties as may be assigned her by the President or Chapter Executive Committee.

Welfare Officer

Shall monitor the welfare and interest of members of the Chapter.
Shall bring to the notice of the Chapter Executive Committee any matter concerning the welfare of any member with a view to protecting and preserving their rights, privileges and welfare.
Shall be responsible for managing the program of assistance to incapacitated or bereaved members, and also during weddings, births, birthdays, parties etc of Chapter members.
Shall perform all other duties as may be assigned her by the President or Chapter Executive Committee.

Public Relations Officer

Shall ensure adequate and prompt publicity of the activities of the Chapter.
Shall present a good and progressive image of the Chapter to the public.
Shall issue releases and statements on matters of general interest to the Chapter and the public after due consultation with the president and chapter Executive Committee.
Shall perform all other duties as may be assigned her by the President or Chapter Executive Committee.

AD-HOC COMMITTEES

The Chapter Executive Committee may constitute ad-hoc Committees to deal with such issues and matters as circumstances may dictate and the committee so constituted shall have such powers and exercise such functions as the Executive Committee may determine.
Membership of each committee shall be determined by the Chapter Executive Committee from time to time.

ARTICLE 10 - MEETINGS

For effective administration of the Association there shall be the following meetings-

General Meetings
National Executive Committee Meetings
Chapter Executive Committee Meetings
Emergency Meeting
Online Meetings

General Meetings

General meetings shall hold on such frequency as may be determined by the Executive Committee in each Chapter but at least once every quarter.

National Executive Committee Meetings

The National Executive Committee shall meet at least two times a year (Biannual National Executive Council Meeting) at such times and places as may be decided by her. The meeting may either be virtual or through any online platforms as may be agreed upon by bmembers.
The President-General, through the Secretary-General may summon a meeting of the National Executive Committee as occasion may demand. (either in writing or through any online platfroms)
The quorum for the meetings of the National Executive Committee shall be at least half (1/2) of the National officers and any number of others entitled to attend who are present at the meeting.
On the requisition of at least half (1/2) of the members of the National Executive Committee, which said requisition shall clearly state the matters sought to be considered, a meeting of the National Executive Committee shall hold within four (4) weeks of receipt of the requisition by the Secretariat or the President-General.

Chapter Executive Committee Meetings

The Executive Committee members of each chapter shall meet on such frequency as may be determined by them but at least semi-annually.

Emergency Meeting

An Emergency Meeting may be summoned by the Chairman whenever the need arises to address emergencies or extra-ordinary matters that may arise from time to time.
The quorum for the meeting shall be the same as the General Meeting.
The same rules applicable to General Meeting shall apply.

Online Meetings: The Chairman with the approval of the Executive Committee and the Association may hold meetings of the Association online via any of the online meeting platforms including Zoom, Whatsapp, Google Meet or any other electronic platform as may be approved by the Association.

ARTICLE 11 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

The Association shall hold an Annual General Meeting/National Convention once in every year which shall be open to every member of the Association.
The National Executive Committee may summon emergency General Meetings.
Members may summon a General Meeting by a joint written request of not less than Thirty Six (36) members from at least three (3) Chapter of the Association comprising of twelve members from each of the three (3) Chapters.
Members shall discuss such matters as are listed on the notice summoning such meeting.
The members at a General Meeting shall have powers to:-

Receive the reports of the Secretary General (which shall incorporate report from Chapters) and the National Financial Secretary’s report which shall incorporate the Auditor’s Certificate.
Discuss motions and resolutions submitted to it by the National Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees
Take policy decisions on all matters affecting the warfare of the School and/or the Association.
Elect the National Officers of the Association.
Carry out social activities planned for such Meeting/Convention by the National Executive Committee.
Elect or remove the Auditor if the members so approve.
Elect or remove any erring Trustees of the Association.

6. The National Executive Committee shall meet whenever the need arises.

ARTICLE 12 - QUORUM

The quorum of the Annual General Meeting/Convention shall be Twenty Five (25) members which must include the National President or the Vice Presidents, the National General Secretary and Presidents of a minimum of 3 Chapters.
The quorum of Chapter meetings shall be two thirds majority of active members of the chapter which must include the President or Vice President and the Secretary General of the Chapter.

ARTICLE 13 - ELECTIONS

ELLIGIBILITY

Only a person who has graduated from the School for a minimum period of;

20 years shall be eligible to contest for the post of National President.
18 years shall be eligible to contest for the post of National Vice President.
15 years shall be eligible to contest for the post of National General Secretary.
12 years shall be eligible to contest for the post of National Treasurer.

Notwithstanding the above provisions, a person shall be eligible to contest for any position in the National Executive Committee of the Association if such a person;

Has been an alumni of the school. (refer to (a) above for requirements)
Has been a member of atleast one FLOGA committee or held a leadership position on Set, State or National levels in the past.
Is a good standing member in the society.
Has not been declared bankrupt.
Is not insane.
Has not been convicted of a criminal offence by a court of competent jurisdiction.

ELECTION PROCEDURE

All National elections shall be held at the Annual General Meeting which shall be conducted by a secret ballot voting system or via a secure online platform registered to the Association and dedicated to achieving a transparent election.

ELECTION MODALITIES:

National election shall be by way of online voting and secret ballot system for members present at the Annual General Meeting and members who have pre-registered online.
Interested candidates shall be nominated or shall nominate themselves by filling the online candidate nomination form on the web portal within fourteen days from when the PRO shall have put out a notice that the nomination portal has been opened; provided that the PRO shall only give such notice on the instruction of the Electoral Committee.
The list of candidates shall be published online by the Electoral Committee within 7 days from the closure of the nomination portal.
All voting and announcements of election results shall be on the same day being the day of an Annual General Meeting.
Any member who cannot be present at the Annual General meeting but wishes to vote online, shall register on the day of the Annual General meeting on the online portal and vote online.
Notwithstanding the provision of (a) above, the timeline for the registration and voting shall be determined by the Electoral Committee.
Election result for all available position shall be announced by the Electoral Committee Chairperson.
A bye election shall be conducted within a reasonable time to fill any vacuum that may be created by the resignation, impeachment or death of an Officer.

ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

An Electoral Committee consisting of a minimum of three (3) persons and a maximum of five (5) persons shall be appointed by the National Executive Committee.

ARTICLE 14 – TERM OF OFFICE FOR EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

An Executive officer of the Association shall not qualify for re-election to the same office after serving two consecutive terms of two years each provided that she may qualify for re-election after at least one intervening period of two years.
An officer shall cease to hold office, if the members of the Executive Committee pass a vote of no confidence on her, subject to two-thirds majority of members voting.

ARTICLE 15 – DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

The Disciplinary Committee shall comprise of two members of the Board of Trustees and any three members of the Association appointed by the National President one of whom shall be the secretary of the Disciplinary Committee.
Any member of the Association found to be guilty of gross misconduct shall be recommended to the Disciplinary Committee for discipline. Such member will be penalized provided:-

Such member was adequately informed in advance of the allegation against her
Such member must be given fair hearing by the Disciplinary Committee or any committee set up to investigate the allegation.

Disciplinary measures shall also be carried out against defaulting members via Whatsapp or other online Platforms approved by the Association.

Members are required to be civil in their interactions at the whatsapp platform of the Association and shall consequently abide by the following rules-

(a) phonographic/gory images and partisan politics are prohibited.

(b) Foul language and personal attacks on Members are discouraged.

(c) Reasonable banters and school time jokes and or memories are not discouraged but should be done in a reasonable manner.

Any violation of this Article shall be sanctioned as follows-

(a) A warning shall be given to the defaulter in terms of Yellow/Red card(s) by the Administrator(s).

(b) Removal of the defaulter’s name/number for an initial period of three (3) months and re-admission on show of remorse and upon application to the Chairman.

ARTICLE 16 –REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

The Members in General Meeting may remove from office any of its officials found to have abused her position or if such officer has committed any act found to be detrimental to the interest of the Association or which is capable of tarnishing the image of the Association.
An Officer shall be removed from office if;

At least two-third (2/3) of members present at a meeting vote in favour of the impeachment removal.
Notice of such removal forms part of the item on the agenda of the meeting at which the vote is taken.
Notice of the intended removal must be sent to the members of the association at least 15days before the meeting.
Such an officer is given fair hearing.

ARTICLE 17 - FUNDS OF THE ASSOCIATION

Derivation:

Funds of the Association may be derived from the following sources namely:

Annual dues payable by members
Levies as may be approved by the National Executive Committee or Chapter Excos as the case may be.
Grants and Aids
Donations,
Endowment funds as may be approved by the National Executive Committee
Investments of the Association
Defaulting members shall be fined by the disciplinary committee.

Other subscriptions payable by members shall include fees, dues and levies as may be approved by the Chapter Executive Committee.

ARTICLE 18: REMISSION OF DUES

State Chapters of the Association shall remit a percentage of their dues as agreed by NEC to the National Purse. This is to support the Association at the National level.

ARTICLE 19: DISBURSEMENT AND APPLICATION OF FUNDS

The funds of the Association shall be disbursed and applied in line with the aims and objectives of the Association and as approved by the General Meeting.

ARTICLE 20 - FINANCES AND EXPENDITURES:

The Financial year of the Association shall commence on the 1^st January and ends on the 31st of December of every year.
The Bankers of the Association shall be those approved by the National Executive Committee
All monies belonging to the Association shall be kept by each Chapter in its name with such reputable bankers as the Chapter Executive Committee shall appoint from time to time
Contributions shall be made by individual chapters towards the Association's participation in activities at the national level or representation at USOSA Plenary Sessions.
The signatories to the Association’s account shall be

The National President
The National Secretary General and
The National Treasurer

Any of the above two signatories shall be competent to sign the cheque and withdraw money from the Association’s accounts.
Each Chapter shall pay all its annual dues before the end of the first quarter (ie; the April of the following year).
No expenditure shall be incurred for any purpose unless such expenditure has been approved generally by the National Executive Committee or Chapter Executive Committee in the annual budget or any supplementary budget of the Association.
In cases of emergency, the Treasurer in consultation with the President and Secretary General may authorize an expenditure in their discretion and afterwards seek approval from the National Executive Committee or Chapter Executive Committee as the case may be.
Any member that spends money without National Executive Committee’s approval shall be deemed to have donated it to the Association.
The Chapter Executive Committee may invest the funds of the Chapter in Government Securities or such other securities.
A copy of the Association’s latest available statement of accounts shall be supplied on request to any Member. A copy must also be supplied to any Active Member who makes a written request.

ARTICLE 21– NATIONAL PURSE

The Association shall ensure the accurate keeping of record of all income and expenditure.
The account of the Association shall be audited as approved by the Association at the General Meeting.
The Association shall operate an account or account(s) with bank(s).
The General Meeting shall approve the Banker(s) for the Association.

ARTICLE 22 –WELFARE OF MEMBERS

DEATH OF A MEMBER

A percentage of the National Association’s funds shall be set aside for Members Welfare as shall be determined by the National Executive Committee.

In the event of the death of a member of the Association, the National Executive Committee shall be informed of the demise of such member in writing or via any online platforms by the President of the Chapter to which the deceased member belonged.

The National Executive Committee shall make a predetermined amount of money available to the next-of-kin of the deceased as financial contribution towards the upkeep of the deceased’s immediate family.

The National Executive Committee may nominate not more than two (2) members, preferably from a chapter closest to the funeral location, to attend the funeral service of any deceased member. All transportation, feeding and accommodation expenses shall be reimbursed.

HOSPITALIZATION/ACCIDENT

If a Member is hospitalized as a result of serious ailment(s) or is involved in a serious accident and the Association is duly informed, the Association shall assist the Member with a sum of money as may be approved by the Association.
A delegation of at least three (3) Members of the Association shall visit the Member.
1. WEDDINGS

If a Member is wedding and an invitation is extended to the Association, all Members are encouraged to attend.
A sum to be approved by the Association shall be given to the Member.

These benefits accrue to members on the following conditions:

Duly registered with a Chapter of the Association
Financially up-to-date as at the time of death/accident/hospitalization/wedding
Actively involved in the activities of the Association

ARTICLE 23- AMENDMENTS

This Constitution may be amended at any General Meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present and voting, provided:

The amendment is not in conflict with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Written notice shall have been mailed to each Member at least two (2) weeks previous to the meeting at which the vote is to be taken on the amendment, the said notice is to state the proposed amendment, at which the vote is taken.
Notice of such amendment forms part of the item on the agenda of the meeting
A quorum is present.

A Member and or Members may propose the amendment of a section/provision of this Constitution and this shall be by way of a motion or Notice for Amendment or Review addressed to the National President of the Association who shall cause same to be published at least 7 days before the general meeting.
Any amendment(s) shall be subject to approval of a 2/3 majority of Members at a General meeting or by a simple majority of Members in a referendum or elections voting conducted by the National Body of the Association.

ARTICLE 24 – NOTICES

1. Notices shall be sent by post or e-mail or via any online platforms or may be published in any national dailies.

2. The address where a Member is entitled to receive notices is the address noted in the Registrar of Members (if none, the last known address)

3. Any notices given in accordance with this Constitution is to be treated for all purposes as having been received:

24hours after being sent by electronic mail
3 clear days after being sent by post to the address
On the date of publication of the national newspaper containing the notice

ARTICLE 25 – TRUSTEES

The Trustees of the Association shall be appointed at a General Meeting or any other Meeting of the Association specifically summoned for that purpose.
There shall be a minimum of 5 and a maximum of Nine (9) persons to be appointed as trustees and shall be known as ‘THE REGISTERED TRUSTEES OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS’ COLLEGE LANGTANG OLD GIRLS ASSOCIATION’
The selection or election of Trustees shall be by majority votes of Members present at the Meeting summoned for that purpose.
The Executive Committee of the Association shall have the power to conduct the election and their decision in all matters relating to the organization and conduct of the elections including the declaration of the winners shall be final.
The Executive Committee shall decide the procedure for the election and shall publish same through the whatsapp group of the Association and through other means it considers necessary, not less than thirty (30) days before the elections.

The trustees may hold office for seven years subject to a maximum of two tenures.
A Trustee shall cease to hold office if he/she:

resigns from office
becomes insane
is officially declared bankrupt
convicted of a criminal offence or other offence involving fraud or dishonesty by a court of competent jurisdiction
Is recommended for removal from office by two-thirds majority vote of the members present and voting at a General Meeting
Is recommended for removal from office by decision of at least two-thirds of the other members of The Board of Trustees

Upon a vacancy on the Board of Trustees, an eligible Member will deemed appointed/elected if 2/3 majority of members present at a General Meeting of the Association support the appointment.
The Trustees shall in accordance with section 836 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 be Members of the Executive Committee of the Association by virtue of their office (ex-officio Members). For avoidance of doubt, where a Trustee resigns his office or otherwise ceases to hold office, his ex-officio Membership of the Executive Committee abates.
The functions, duties and powers of the trustees shall in addition to the power conferred by this constitution include:

To apply in the prescribed manner to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Certificate of Incorporation of the Association under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as ‘The Act’) and hold same in trust for the Association.
To ensure compliance with all legal requirements for the documentation of the affairs of the Association as provided by The Act.
To acquire and hold in trust all lands belonging to the Association and procure on her behalf real property and chattels subject to the provisions of The Act.
To disburse funds available for the purpose of investments, charitable and philanthropic purposes.
To consider and approve recommendations made to it by the National Executive Committee and
The Trustee shall act in good faith and at all times in the interest of the Association.

The Board of Trustees shall elect one of their members to be Chairperson and another to be Secretary.
The Trustees shall meet at least once every year.
Decision of the Trustees shall be by simple majority of members present except as may be hereinafter provided.
The Secretary to the Board of Trustees shall keep minutes of meetings of Trustees and such minutes shall be signed by the Chairperson and Secretary as official records or proceedings of the meeting to which it relates.
The quorum of the Trustees shall be not less than half of the members.
The trustees shall make such rules as they deem necessary for proper conduct of meetings.
The duties and powers of Trustees shall be as conferred by this Constitution and as provided in the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 or any other law regulating the operations of the Association.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Constitution, where it is expedient, the Trustees shall take all reasonable steps to ensure compliance with their obligation to the Corporate Affairs Commission under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 or any other law regulating the operations of the Association.

ARTICLE 26 – AUDITORS

There shall be appointed Auditors either internally or externally to audit the account of the Association. They shall be appointed by the General Meeting and shall audit the account of the Association at such times as may be required.

ARTICLE 27 – COMMON SEAL

The Association shall have a Common Seal
Common Seal shall be in the custody of the National General Secretary who shall produce it whenever required in furtherance of the Association 's activities.

All documents to be executed shall be signed by at least two members of the National Executive Committee and sealed with the common seal

ARTICLE 28 – SPECIAL CLAUSE

1. THE INCOME AND PROPERTY of the Association shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects of the Association and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or by way of profit to the Members of the Association.

2. PROVIDED that nothing herein shall prevent the payment, in good faith, reasonable and proper remuneration to any Officer or servant of the Association in return for any service rendered to the Association

3. No member of the Association shall be appointed to a salaried position. Only out of pocket expenses will be refunded. This provision shall however not apply to any payment of any company whether or not a member of the Association holds shares in the company as long as such Member does not hold a hundred percent (100%) of the company. Such a member shall not be required to account for any profit he may have made from the company.

4. In the event of the dissolution of the Association, after the satisfaction of the debts and liability, all outstanding assets shall be given to another association having similar objects. The benefiting association is however prohibited from distributing its assets amongst its members.

ARTICLE 29 - INDEMNITY

A member of the Association, whether a Trustee, an Executive or any other person employed by the Association shall be indemnified out of the funds of the Incorporated Trustees of Federal Government Girls’ College Langtang Old Girls’ Association against any liability incurred by her in good faith in the performance of her official/assigned duties.

ARTICLE 30 - INTERPRETATION

In the event of any dispute over the interpretation of any part of this Constitution, the dispute shall be referred to a panel appointed by the Board of Trustees to be headed by the Legal Adviser AND appeals against the decision of the panel shall lie to the Board and its decision shall be final and binding.

ARTICLE 31: COMMENCEMENT

This amended Constitution shall come into effect from the date it is adopted by the Association which shall be the date of the signature of the National President and Secretary of the Association.

DATED THIS 17^TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2020

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PRESIDENT-GENERAL SECRETARY - GENERAL

Federal Government Girls' College Langtang Alumni

Classes of 1983 - 2023

Federal Government Girls' College Langtang Alumni

Classes of 1983 - 2023

Federal Government Girls' College Langtang Alumni

Classes of 1983 - 2023

FLOGA CONSTITUTION

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