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Content

Section

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1. Objectives

2. Code and Ethics

3. Membership

4. Composition of C.K.F

5. Duties and Powers of the CKF Executive Committee

6. Duties of the Principle Officers

7. Extraordinary General Meeting

8. Technical Committee

9. Appointment of Match Officials (Referees, Judges, Scorekeepers, Timekeepers)

10. Championships and Competitions

11. Advertising

12. Dan Grades

13. Child Protection

14. Anti-Doping Provisions

15. President

16. Vice President

17. Dissolution

18. Interpretation Of This Constitution

19. Alteration To This Constitution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 1:Objectives

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The Caribbean Karate Federation, hereafter referred to as “CKF”, is a permanent organisation governing all styles of karate with legal status founded by Mr Compton Winston Dunbar on the 1st June,2015.

The seat and legal domicile of the CKF shall be in the country of residence of the President/Founder, unless otherwise decided by the Executive Committee.

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The CKF does not engage in matters pertaining to politics, religion or race and is a non-profit organisation. The CKF performs its activity on an amateur basis in compliance with the principles set forth by World Union Karate-Do Federation (WUKF)

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The CKF has sole proprietorship of the logo of CKF and its use. All rights for the use of the WKF logo and name of purposes of fabrication or sale of articles bearing the name or logo of CKF (such as flags, medals, diplomas, badges, shields, ties, gadgets, and similar objects) rest exclusively with the CKF.

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The main object of the CKF is to foster and develop the sport and art of karate in the Caribbean community. In furtherance exclusively of the foregoing main object the CKF shall have the following subsidiary objectives:

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   a.To develop the spirit and physical culture of the members of the federation and to standardize gradings.

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   b.The CKF has the aim of promoting, organising, regulating and popularising the sport of karate all over the Caribbean, of protecting the physical and mental health of the athletes, of contributing to the development friendly relationships among the its members and of defending the interests of karate throughout the Caribbean.

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   c.To support, develop, protect and advance the practice of the karate throughout the Caribbean Community.

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   d.To establish universal criteria for standards, and the recognition of instructions and gradings.

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   e.To organize karate championships as deemed necessary.

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   f.To select and support contestants in National and International Karate Championships.

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   g.To promote the proper, healthy and lawful practice of karate and to repress all abuses of karate in accordance with the code of Ethics.

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   h.To prevent racial, religious, sexual or political discrimination among practitioners of karate.

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   i.To co-operate with, support and assist other organizations, bodies and parties, which, in the opinion of the Federation.

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   j.To communicate with, affiliate with, or enter into relationships, with other organizations, associations, bodies and societies whether in the Caribbean or outside the Caribbean in such a way as to further the interests of karate.

 

   k. In reference to affiliations under Section 1: J, The CKF recognises the World Union Karate Do Federation, hereafter referred to as the WUKF and subsequently fully accepts statues which govern the WUKF and fully complies with any and all statues of the WUKF.

 

   l.To liaise with government and semi governmental bodies and to apply for and pursue applications for governmental assistance and support.

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  m. Enter into legal and other arrangements and relationships of a business or commercial nature such as may be necessary to promote the interest of karate and to do all such other lawful things as are incidental to or conducive to the attainment of the objects of the Federation.

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  n. The property and income of the CKF shall be applied solelyand exclusively to the promotion of its objectives and nopart may be applied, directly or indirectly, by way of pecuniary profit to a member.

 

 Section 2: Code of Ethics

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In accordance with the following standards for correct conduct and practice, all members of the CKF accept and abide by the following rules as representatives of the CKF.

 

 A)Co-operate with the Caribbean Karate Federation in establishing and conducting a quality program of sport karate.

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 B)Works towards the positive promotion of karate in the Caribbean community.

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 C)Behave in a dignified manner whilst representing the federation in any capacity and that personal conduct will always be such as to holdup and not injure the standing and reputation of the CKF within the community.

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 D)Refrain from the misuse of any official position for personal gain by way of exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims, fraudulent practice or sexual harassment.

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 E)Adhere to the official dress code whilst representing the Federation.

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 F)Neither possesses, nor use, prohibited drugs or nay banned substances, nor participate in any activity that is illegal or contrary to the policies or interests of the Federation.

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 G)Make every effort to respect the rights of all people involved in karate regardless of gender, race, religion or social status.

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 H)Endeavour to regularly improve and upgrade knowledge and professionalism as a representative of the federation.

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  I)Keep confidential all matters, which may be learned, in any official capacity.

 

Section 3: Membership

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The membership can be made up of:

• Association Membership.

• Club Membership

• Individual Membership.

An Association shall mean: A group of clubs of not less than five (5) in number which are so organised as to have National Executive committee if its own and who have recognised and approved constitution, structure and code of conduct in keeping with the objectives and functions of CKF and who are prepared to be bound by all that Membership of CKF entails.

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A Club shall mean: A group of persons (junior & senior) of not less than ten (10) in number who train in the sport/art of karate in a style recognised by CKF and who are not affiliated to association (as defined above) and who are properly constituted as a club with an approved constitution, structure and code of conduct in keeping with the objectives and functions CKF and who are prepared to be bound by all that Membership of CKF entails.

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An Individual shall mean: An Individual Adult (Over the age of 18 years) who is not a Member of an association or club and who wishes to advance his/her position within the sport of karate in an “Official” capacity and who has a recognised rank within aCKF recognised style of karate and who is prepared to abide by this constitution and CKF’s code of conduct and who is prepared to be bound by all that Membership of CKF entails.

 

 

Obligations of CKF Member Associations, Clubs and Individuals.

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a. All Membership applications and renewal, together with the appropriate fees should be submitted to the CKF Treasurer/Registrar no later than the 31st January of each year. Failure to comply may result in a club’s voting rights being fortified for that year.

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b. All Individual are responsible for their individual conduct and behaviour and all Members, clubs and Associations are responsible for the conduct and behaviour of their individuals Members.

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c. All individuals, Member Clubs and Associations are strictly bound by the articles of this constitution and any breach of the articles of this constitution may result in penalties, including suspension or expulsion of the individual Member or Member Club or Association.

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d. Any individual Member, or individual Member of a Club or Association who behaves in a manner which brings the Sport and Art of karate into disrepute, or impugns the integrity of CKF will be liable to penalties including suspension or expulsion.

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e. An Individual, the treasurer or club leader of each Member Club or Association will forward annually to the CKF Treasurer/Registrar the Individual Membership fee, The Association fee or the club fee which has been predetermined by the CKF Executive Committee.

 

f. Any Individual, Association or club which has not paid its annual fee by the due date may be suspended from participation in any CKF events.

 

g. The CKF Executive Committee reserves the right to refuse any Membership Application if it considers that such Membership would be prejudicial to the interest of CKF.

 

h. Competitions and Events: An Individuals Member of an Association or a Member of a Club, shall not Assist in the promotion of, or participate in a competition or event not sanctioned by CKF.

 

i. An Individual Member, A Member Association or Member club which is organising and interview international event shall, before advertising the details of the programme for such an event, obtain the permission of and submit the proposed programme to the CKF  Executive Committee.

 

Misconduct and Expulsion of Members:

 

All Members are required to report to the CKF Executive Committee any action or behaviour of an Individual Member, Club or Member, Club or Association which considered by the reporting Member to be detrimental to the sport and practice of karate and contrary to the interest of CKF. No Club or Member Association will impose suspension or expulsion, until the individual or subordinate body to be affected by the order has been given an opportunity to show cause why the proposed suspension or expulsion should not be put into effect. Every Member, Club or Association or subordinate body of CKF suspended, expelled or otherwise aggrieved shall have the right of appeal, such appeal must be received in writing by the CKF secretary within 21 days from the suspension or expulsion. The order of appeal shall be to the CKF Executive Committee. Final appeal decision lies with the CKF Executive Committee.

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Section 4:  Composition of C.K.F

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• Annual General Meeting

• Officers

• Executive Committee

• Members Association

• Clubs.

 

Annual General Meeting

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A)Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of CKF shall be given at least two Calendar Months in advance.

 

B)The AGM of CKF shall consist of the officers and the Elected Members of the outgoing CKF Executive Committee together with at least one voting representative elected by each Member Club of each Member Association and each Member Club.

 

C)Each fully paid-up Member Club of each Member Association and each Member Club within CKF will be entitled to one (1) vote at the AGM and that vote must be exercised by a Club Member. Voting by proxy is not allowed.

 

D)The outgoing CKF Executive Committee shall hold office until the conclusion of the business of the AGM and each Executive committee Member shall have one (1) vote. However, the Chairperson will have a casting vote in the event of a tie at the AGM.

 

 

E)Any individual Member, Club or Association wishing to put forward a proposal or motion to be included at the AGM, must submit, in writing that proposal or motion to the CKF Secretary not later than twenty eight (28) clear days prior to the date of the AGM.

 

F)The Agenda for the AGM of CKF shall be considered by the CKF Executive Committee who will only include items, Proposals of Motions on the Agenda provided that if it considers such items, Proposals or Motions to be sufficiently important for discussion. If such an item, Proposal or Motion is thus excluded, it may be brought before the AGM under         ‘‘Any Other Business’’  on the Agenda, if such an item, Proposal or Motion is supported by not less than 50% of the Delegates present in addition to the individual, Club or Association which submitted the Item, Proposal or Motion.

 

G)Nominations for the election of Members to the CKF Executive Committee must be made by the Member Clubs or Associations at least twenty one days prior to the date of the AGM. From the elected CKF Executive Committee, the AGM will then elect the President, Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer/Registrar. Any other positions deemed necessary will be filled from within the CKF Executive Committee including National Children’s Officer and Public Relations Officer.

 

 

 

H)The procedure at CKF Annual General Meetings shall be as follows:

• Examine the credentials of those who signed the attendance roll.

• Confirm the minutes of the previous AGM.

• Receive the Secretary Report.

• Receive the Treasury Report.

• Elect at every AGM, Officers for the next four (4) years.

• Deal with any other business as appropriate.

 

J)Voting

Voting on items, Proposals or Motions shall be by a show of hands. Voting for the election of Officers from the CKF Executive Committee shall be by ballot. The ballot papers shall be retained for one (1) month after the election. Ballots may be held in secret.

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On The CKF Executive Committee

K)The CKF Executive Committee shall consist of not less than three and not greater than twelve Members who shall be elected by the Annual General Meeting from the list of submitted nominations. The Committee shall be chaired by a Member and consist of the following office bearers: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Federation and 3 to 5 Executive Committee Members.

 

The Executive Committee shall be in power for a six (6) year term for the President’s office and for a four (4) year term for the twelve (12) elected members. All may be re-elected indefinitely. The newly elected President and Executive Committee members will take office immediately after the election.

 

In its first meeting to take place as early as possible, the Executive Committee, upon proposal of the President, shall reconfirm or appoint from among its members the first and second Vice Presidents, the General Secretary and the General Treasurer.

 

The EC, upon proposal of the President, may remove and subsequently reappoint any of those positions.

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a)Only Members who have served at least one full two year term on the CKF Executive Committee may be nominated to the position of President, Secretary or Treasurer/Registrar. All other positions to be appointed from within the elected Committee and should include a National Children’s Officer and a Public Relations Officer.

 

 

b)A quorum for meetings of the CKF Executive Committee shall be six Committee members which must include at least two Officers, however in the event for whatever reason that the CKF Executive Committee is less than twelve, the Executive Committee will decide a quorum.

 

c)A vacancy among the Officers caused by illness, resignation or expulsion will be filled by the CKF Executive Committee with their nominee, who will hold Office until the election of Officers at the next CKF Annual General Meeting. And who will be eligible for election at such meeting.

 

d)Any Committee Member who misses three (3) consecutive meetings without reasonable cause will be deemed to have resigned from his/her position on that Committee.

 

e)All questions will be decided by a simple majority of the Members present and voting thereon at a meeting of the CKF Executive Committee.

 

f)In the case of equality of votes the Chairperson of the CKF Executive Committee will have a casting vote.

 

g)The CKF Executive Committee will meet as often as is necessary on the requisition of the Chairman or Secretary or at the behest of any three or more members of the CKF Executive Committee but in any case not less than four times a year.

 

h)The management of CKF shall be the responsibility of the CKF Executive Committee- with the exception of matters which are considered by the CKF Executive Committee to be more appropriately dealt with by the CKF General Meeting (such as general policy changes, alterations to CKF Constitution etc…

 

Section 5

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Duties and Powers of the CKF Executive Committee

The duties of the CKF Executive Committee shall be:

• To conduct the general business of CKF

• To provide for the administration, management and control of the affairs, property and funds of CKF

• To conduct the National and International activities of CKF

• To Maintain a Register of all CKF Member/Associations and Clubs.

• To appoint representatives of CKF for the purpose, inter alia, of investigating complaints.

• To ratify the selection of individuals and Teams which shall be proposed by the appointed Head Coach and Coaches Committee to represent the Caribbean in Competitions and Events.

 

The Powers of the CKF Executive Committee

The CKF Executive Committee shall be the supreme governing body of CKF between the Annual General Meetings and the sole final authority to interpret the CKF Constitution. Its jurisdiction shall extend over the whole of CKF in all matters, including those that pertain to the funds, investments and property of CKF. It may appoint trustees for the proper exercise of this jurisdiction.

 

A. The CKF Executive Committee’s decisions on all matters appertaining to CKF are binding on the Members of CKF.

 

B. The CKF Executive Committee may at any time, summon an Extraordinary General Meeting of CKF or of any Member Association or Club.

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C. The CKF Executive Committee may enact Bye-Laws, and in particular where such Bye Laws may have a bearing on the terms and conditions of funding bodies and where such Bye Laws are approved by such or any funding bodies, provided such Bye-Laws are not opposed to,  or inconsistent with the CKF Constitution that may be referred to it.

 

D. The CKF Executive Committee may fill vacancies by co-option.

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E. The CKF Executive Committee may appoint any other Sub-Committees it may deem necessary. Should the CKF Executive Committee not designate the Chairperson, the Sub-Committee shall elect a Chairperson from amongst its Members at the first meeting of the Sub-Committee. The Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer/Registrar of the CKF Executive Committee shall be Ex-Officio Members of all Sub-Committees.

 

F. The CKF Executive Committee may suspend or expel any individual Member, Member Club or Member Association. It may expel or suspend any Member of CKF offending against the Constitution. It may also reinstate suspended or expelled Members at its discretion.

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G. The CKF Executive Committee may inquire into and examine the working of any Member Association or Club and order that all necessary records and documents be produced at such an inquiry.

H. The CKF Executive Committee shall decide upon the appropriate Annual Association/Club Membership Fee to be charged and shall notify all Member Associations/Clubs of same.

 

I. The CKF Executive Committee may obtain external independent legal or other expert advice following the written approval of the President of the Federation.

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J. Approach and correspond with relevant persons and bodies, so long as any irrevocable actions are approved by majority of Committee members.

 

Procedure:

K. The Committee shall meet as often as it deems necessary, though no more than 12 months shall elapse between each meeting.

 

L. All resolutions of the Committee must be passed by majority.

 

M. The Committee shall keep proper minutes of its meetings, which shall be approved by resolution and then provided to the Secretary of the Federation within one month of the conclusion of the meeting.

 

N. A nominated representative of the CKF may attend each meeting by standing invitation.

 

Section 6: Duties of the Principle Officers

The Chairperson shall:

a. Preside over and conduct the proceedings of the CKF General Meetings which may be held during his term of office.

 

b. Preside over CKF Executive Committee Meetings which may be held during his term of office.

 

The Secretary shall:

c. Consult with the Chairperson and draw up the Agenda for each meeting.

 

d. Prepare and present the minutes of all meetings.

 

e. Present to meetings, deal with and file all correspondence.

 

f. Prepare reports and Articles as required by the press.

 

g. Maintain a record of all major achievements CKF Members.

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The Treasurer/Registrar shall:

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h. Receive all monies and in conjunction with the Executive Committee take control of the finances of CKF.

 

i. Discharge the liabilities of CKF with the Executive Committee’s approval.

 

j. Keep Account Books in which he/she enters all receipts and payments.

 

k. Lodge, without delay, in an approved Bank, all monies received to the credit of CKF.

 

l. Present the Books for inspection or audit when required to do so.

 

m.The Treasurer shall present a report on the financial condition of CKF and shall furnish a balance sheet to the Annual General Meeting. A copy of the Balance Sheet shall be sent or given to every Member Association or Club which is authorized to send a delegate to such Annual General Meeting/s.

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Expenses:

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n. The CKF Executive Committee may authorize the payment of reasonable travelling or out-of-pocket expenses to any Official or Member travelling by request on the business of the CKF Executive Committee, provided that the CKF Executive Committee’s approval is obtained before such expenses are incurred.

 

o. The CKF Executive Committee may authorize payments to be made to the Karateka in respect of sundry expenses arising from participation in Karate Competitions or Events.

 

p. No person may incur expenses on behalf of CKF without the prior express permission of the CKF Executive Committee.

 

Income & Property

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The income and property of the CKF shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the main object(s) as set forth in this constitution. No portion of the CKF income and property shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise howsoever by way of profit to members of the CKF. No officer shall be appointed to any office of the CKF paid by salary or fees, or receive remuneration or other benefit in money or money’s worth from the CKF. However, nothing shall prevent any payment in good faith by the CKF of:

 

q. Reasonable and proper remuneration to any member or servant of the CKF (not being an officer) for any services rendered to the CKF.

 

r. Reasonable and proper rent for premises demised and let by any member of the CKF (including any officer) of the CKF.

 

s. Reasonable and proper out-of-pocket expenses incurred by any officer in connection with their attendance to any matter affecting the CKF.

 

t. Fees, remuneration or benefit in money or money’s worth to any company of which an officer may be a member holding not more than one hundredth part of the issued capital of such company.

 

Section 7 Extraordinary General Meeting

Authority to summon an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members of CKF shall be exercised as follows:

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A) A two thirds majority of the Executive Committee may demand an Extraordinary General Meeting

 

B) Two thirds of the properly-constituted Membership of CKF can demand an Extraordinary General Meeting of CKF.

 

C) The Chairperson shall summon the Extraordinary General Meeting to convene as soon as is practically possible but not later than twenty eight days from the Date of request for the same meeting.

 

D) Every request for the assembly of an Extraordinary General Meeting shall set forth the business for which it is required to be assembled, and Notice of such business shall be circulated to all Members not later than fourteen days (14 Days) prior to the date on the said meeting. NO other business shall be considered at the Extraordinary General Meeting.

 

E) The constitution of an Extraordinary General Meeting shall be similar to that prescribed for an Annual General Meeting.

 

Section 8: Technical Committee

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a)The Executive Committee shall appoint a Technical Committee of not less than six Members from the nominations received, and shall appoint from this Committee a Technical Committee Chairperson.

b)The Technical Committee should include four Members representing each style of Karate in CKF and one member each from each of the following groups:

 

c)CKF Coaching Committee (one Kata and one Kumite Coach).

 

d)CKF Referees Committee.

 

 

e)The only persons eligible for appointment to the CKF Technical Committee are Karateka of 3rd Dan Grade or above who:

• Are of Caribbean Nationality.

 

• Are Members of Clubs or Member Associations which for a period of not less than six months immediately preceding the appointment have been Members of CKF.

 

• Hold a valid CKF club Membership.

 

f) The Officers of CKF will be Ex-Officio Members of the CKF Technical Committee, but will have no voting rights at meetings of this Committee, unless they have also been nominated by their Member Club/Association and have been appointed.

 

g) The CKF Executive Committee may, at their discretion, cancel the appointment of any Member of the Technical Committee, who will hold Office for a period of two years and at the expiration of such term may be eligible for re-election. At meetings of the CKF Technical Committee its Chairperson will have a second or casting vote.

 

h) The Secretary of CKF will be provided with a copy of the minutes of each CKF Technical Committee meeting held within fourteen (14) days thereof.

 

 

i) Duties of the CKF Technical Committee:

• To advise CKF Members on all matters relating to Karate Technique, Tactics, Standards, and Competition.

• To recommend the CKF Executive Committee for ratification the appointment of, and to maintain a Register of Senior Examiners.

• To Review and pass onto the CKF Executive Committee their consensus, on received applications for CKF Dan Grade Certification.

 

j) The CKF Technical Committee shall at all times be subordinate to the CKF Executive Committee.

 

Section 9: Appointment of Match Officials (Referees, Judges, Scorekeepers, Timekeepers)

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A. Only those Match Officials who are Registered with and Certified by the CKF Executive Committee will be allowed to act in their respective capacities and be permitted to officiate at CKF Events.

 

B. The CKF Executive Committee ONLY may remove a person from the Register of Certified Officials.

 

C. The CKF Executive Committee shall appoint, upon the recommendations of the CKF Technical Committee, the Officials for National Championships, International Events.

 

 

Section 10: Championships and Competitions

a). The CKF Executive Committee shall arrange and conduct the National Championships, International Competitions or Events and may arrange such other competitions or Events as it may consider appropriate.

 

b). The CKF Executive Committee shall ratify the selection, by the CKF Coaches of Individuals or Teams to represent the Caribbean at International Competitions and Events.

 

c). Permission to hold International, ‘‘Charity’’ Competitions, Events or Demonstrations shall be granted only by the CKF Executive Committee. Applications for such permission shall be made to the CKF Secretary.

 

d). CKF shall hold at least one National Senior and Junior Karate Championship per year.

 

e). The rules which shall apply to any Competition held by CKF shall be those of the World Union Karate Federation (WUKF).

 

f). Only Registered CKF Members shall be permitted to participate in Competitions, Tournaments and Demonstrations organized by CKF. Exceptions to this rule may be made at the discretion of the CKF Executive Committee for ‘’open’’ competitions etc.

 

Section 11: Advertising

No words, images or logos may be used by Member Associations or Clubs in any advertising matter or programme which, directly or by implication states that a display, competition, event or match is of National or International Status without the prior consent of the CKF Executive Committee.

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Section 12: Dan Grades

The CKF shall recognize and award Dan grades in accordance with the relative Regulations.

Section 13: Child Protection

The CKF recognizes the need to make provision for children and young persons, and acknowledges its moral and legal responsibility to ensure that:

• The welfare of the child is paramount.

 

• All children, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse.

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• All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.

 

• All staff (paid/unpaid) working within our sport have a responsibility to report concerns to the appropriate officer

 

In the Caribbean the law defines a child as a person under the age of 18.

This Child Protection Policy has been accepted by the CKF Executive Committee and is mandatory for all CKF Member Clubs, Associations and Federations.

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CKF is committed to working in partnership with all agencies to ensure best practice when working with children and young people, the majority of our membership.

Adopting best practice will help us to safeguard those participants from potential abuse as well as protecting coaches and other adults in positions of responsibility from any potential allegation of abuse.

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Section 14: Anti-Doping Provisions

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a) In matters of doping, the CKF shall comply with the laws and regulations in force in the country where the competition is organized.

 

b) Anyone who is recognized as being positive for the anti-doping test will be penalized accordingly. He/She will be able to oppose the penalty.

 

c) Anti-doping rule violations including the procurement, administration and trafficking of doing substances are considered extremely serious offences. The measures taken against these acts will be the suspension for life of any activity under the CKF and criminal proceedings against them will be initiated.

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d) Upon request, any person participating in an event will be required to submit an anti-doping control. In any case of refusal, he/she will immediately be deemed positive for illegal substances and will be immediately excluded from the competition.

 

Section 15: President

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A)The President or other Member(s) of the Executive Committee appointed by the President shall represent the CKF in International Organizations and before the ordinary justice both in demand and defence without the need to be authorized by the Executive Committee. He can delegate his powers to be represented in any event, before the Court of Arbitration for Sport or in any other judicial matter.

 

B)To be eligible as the CKF President, it is necessary to be a CKF Executive Committee Member at the time of election and to be resident in the CARICOM Community.

 

C)The CKF President shall be responsible for the day to day running of the CKF and the answering to the Executive Committee.

 

D)The CKF President shall convene and chair the Executive Committee, after having drafted the agenda, and shall monitor the implementation of the approved resolutions.

 

 

E)In emergency situations, the CKF President may take decisions normally attributed to Executive Committee. These decisions shall however be submitted to the ratification of the Executive Committee.

          

F)In the event of a temporary absence, the CKF President may delegate some or all of his functions and powers to the 1st Vice-President.

 

G)In the event of the President’s resignation or permanent absence, his powers shall be taken over by the 1st Vice-President, that, together with the Executive Committee, shall continue to carry out the ordinary administration of the CKF until the next AGM, where the elections for President will be called in accordance with the terms and procedures as set forth herein.

 

In the case of the President’s resignation, the President is also entitled, at his sole discretion, to call for Presidential elections for the remainder of the term before the expiration of the said term for which he has been elected. In this case, the Presidential election will take place at the next AGM.

 

H)In the event of absence or resignation of the 1st Vice-President, the other Vice-Presidents shall take his place accordingly. Firstly to the rank given by the Executive Committee, secondly to seniority in office and lastly to seniority by age.

 

 

 

Section 16: Vice President

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a)The Executive Committee, in its first meeting after the elections, shall appoint from among its members, upon proposal of the President, at least the 1st and 2nd Vice-President.

 

b)The Vice-Presidents shall provide the President with assistance for all functions and shall replace him upon the occasions as set forth herein in accordance with the relative procedures.

 

c)The Executive Committee may assign special duties to the Vice-Presidents providing they are not in contradiction with the provisions herein.

 

Section 17: Dissolution

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A) CKF may, at any time, be dissolved by a resolution passed by a two thirds majority of those present and with voting rights at an AGM.

 

B) If upon winding up or dissolution of CKF, there remains, after satisfaction of all debts and liabilities, any property whatsoever, it shall not be paid to or distributed among the Members of CKF. Instead, such property shall be given or transferred to some institution or institutions having main objects similar to the main object of the CKF.

 

The institution or institutions to which the property is to be given or transferred shall prohibit the distribution of their income and property among their members to an extent at least as great as is imposed on the CKF under or by virtue of the income and property clause hereof. Members of the CKF shall select the relevant institution or institutions at or before the dissolution, and if and so far as effect cannot be given to such provisions, then the property shall be given or transferred to some charitable object. Final accounts will be prepared and submitted that will include a section that identifies and values any assets transferred along with the details of the recipients and the terms of transfer.

 

Section 18: Interpretation Of This Constitution

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a).The CKF Executive Committee shall be the sole Authority for the interpretation of this Constitution and of any Bye-Laws and Regulations made thereunder. The decision of the CKF Executive Committee upon any question of interpretation or upon any matter affecting CKF and not provided for in this Constitution or the Bye-Laws and Regulations made thereunder shall be final and binding on the Members, subject to appeal at an AGM, and shall not under any circumstances be subject to an appeal at any Court of Law.

 

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Section 19: Alteration To This Constitution

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a. This constitution may not be altered except on a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of representatives of CKF present at the CKF AGM called for this purpose.

 

b. A resolution for the Alteration of this Constitution must be received by the CKF Secretary at least twenty eight (28) days before the CKF AGM at which the resolution is to be brought forward.

 

c. The notice, in writing, of such a Meeting given by the CKF Secretary to the Members shall include notice of the alteration proposed.

 

d. No addition, alteration or amendment shall be made to the provisions of the main object clause, the income and property clause, the winding up clause, the keeping of accounts clause or this clause of the Constitution for the time being in force unless the same shall have been previously approved in writing by the Revenue Commissioners.

 

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CKF Headquarters

Lot 35 Arcadia Village, Mocha

 East Bank Demerara, Guyana