Article 18: Dissolution
Important: The CU shall not be dissolved except by a resolution passed at general meeting of members by a vote of three-quarter present.
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The quorum of the meeting shall be as shown in Article 5, section 5.2. If no quorum is obtained the proposal to dissolve, the Union shall be submitted to a further general meeting, which shall be held one month later.
2
Notice of the meeting in Article 18, section (ii) above shall be given to all members of the Christian Union at least 14 days before the day of the meeting.
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The quorum of this second meeting shall be the number of the members present.
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Provided, however, that no dissolution shall be effective without prior information in writing to the Dean of Students and signed by the Executive Committee office bearers.
Property Transfer
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In case of dissolution of the CU, custody of the property of the said Christian Union should be transferred to the Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS) headquarters.
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FOCUS is hereby granted full legal action against any persons, group of persons or legal institution intending to prejudice, underrate or assume ownership of the said property in the Article 18, section (vi) above.
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Custody of the property in the question shall be transferred back to a new CU as long as the CU is affiliated to FOCUS.
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The property mentioned in Article 18, section (vi) above shall be as indicated by the fixed asset register schedule, cash and bank account.
Summary of Dissolution Requirements:
- Three-quarters majority vote at general meeting
- Quorum as per Article 5, section 5.2
- If no quorum, second meeting held one month later
- Prior written information to Dean of Students
- Property transferred to FOCUS headquarters
- FOCUS granted full legal action on property