CONSTITUTION AND THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES

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All forms and traditions of dance, drama, music, music theatre, visual arts and culture, craft, design, written/oral literature and film and etc. These serve as a means for individual and collective creativity and expression through performance, execution, presentation, exhibition, transmission and study.

CREATIVE ECONOMY

An economy utilizing a combination of creativity, knowledge, innovation and technology to drive economic growth. This includes a combination of creative and cultural industries.

CREATIVITY

The open exploration and application of new ideas to generate original works of art and cultural products, functional creations, scientific inventions, and technological innovation

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

A set of knowledge-based activities that use individual creativity, skill, and talent as primary inputs to produce tangible and intangible goods and services (typically protected by copyright). These have the potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of this intellectual property. Examples include commercially distributed music, design, publishing, gaming, animation, advertising and film.

DEVELOPMENT

The generation and application of financial, human and other resources to create the optimal social, political, economic and cultural conditions in which citizens may enjoy the full gamut of human rights and freedoms.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

A process aimed at improving the structure and functioning of an economy to improve its ability to create jobs, generate wealth and improve quality of life for a country’s residents.

INNOVATION

The successful incremental and/or inventive exploitation of new ideas as translated into new products, services and systems.

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INTER-CULTURALISM

The promotion of harmonious relations between cultures or cultural communities based on intensive exchanges utilizing an integrated model that seeks to foster a common identity without eliminating difference.

LOCAL ARTIST

It refers to every stakeholder in the creative industry residing in South Africa A partnership in the context of a policy directive is: Developing a relationship between individuals, groups or levels of government that is characterized by mutual cooperation and shared responsibility for the achievement of a specific goal.

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2. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS

SAACYF South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum

MC Management Committee

SC Sub - Committee

AGM Annual General Meeting

NACYC National Arts & Culture Youth Convention PACYC Provincial Arts & Culture Youth

Convention

DACYC District Arts & Culture Youth Convention MACYC Municipal Arts & Culture Youth Convention PROVINCES The chosen areas in which Sub-Forums

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3. FOUNDING PRINCIPLES

It is important to understand and define the vision of young people (particularly artists or those in the creative industry) in this democratic dispensation against our previous generation. This exercise cannot be fully achieved without putting into context both the opportunities young people are presented with and the challenges besetting young people of today.

Of course, many among our youth often make the statement that the youth of the past (especially 1976 generation) they knew what they were fighting against, but the youth of today have no goal, no vision and no enemy. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Yesterday, the youth earned their accolades and respect in society because of the role they played to bring to the end the abhorrent system of racial discrimination. They were responsible in the execution of the struggle and were always the first to volunteer in the name of freedom and revolutionary.

Today, our struggle has entered a new epoch. With the same spirit as the 1976 generation, young people in creative industry in our country must proceed to be responsible and be first to occupy the forward ranks in the struggle for the reconstruction and development of their own country in general; for defeat of poverty, unemployment and illiteracy – drugs and alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS; criminality and laziness; ignorance and pathetic/ness. Young people in the creative industry in South Africa should jealously guard and protect the legacy that our fore fathers left for them.

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Culture Youth Forum (SAACYF) w a s b o u r n e in February 2015. A group of young progressive citizens from various provinces met in Limpopo to deliberate on the multifaceted challenges our creative industry is battling with. The deliberations saw the common understanding in the quest to unite young people across the color, greed, culture, province, tribe, political affiliation, religion and gender under a common goal of development and transformation of the creative industry.

This is not only for the benefit of young South Africans in the creative industry but also for the betterment of the country at large. We therefore declare our commitment and willingness by joining the national chorus in the quest to building a Democratic, United, Non Racist, Non Sexist and Prosperous South Africa through arts.

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4. NAME

4.1 The Name of the forum shall be known as the South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum.

4.2 Its shortened name will be SAACYF (hereinafter referred to as the organisation).

4.3Body Corporate

The organisation shall:

4.3.1Exist in its own right, separately from its members.

4.3.2 Continue to exist even when its membership changes and there are different office bearers.

4.3.3 Be able to own property and other possessions. 4.3.4 Be able to sue and be sued in its own name.

5. THE VISION AND MISSION

The vision and mission of SAACYF shall be as follows:

5.1 Vision

5.1.1 To promotes the preservation and development of arts, culture and heritage in order to empower communities to help themselves and enable artists to showcase

their work internationally.

5.1.2 To develop arts, culture and promote heritage preservation of South African culture and diverse traditions nationally and internationally.

5.2 Mission

5.2.1 Reviving community arts centres to enable people across the country to enjoy a range of arts activities

5.2.2 Promoting partnership between Arts organizations, government and private sectors. 5.2.3 Consistent training of artists on the ground about the business of arts.

5.2.4 Creating networking environment between South African Artists and the international Markets

5.2.5 Creating Job opportunities for Arts educators and administrators.

5.2.6 Fundraising for projects that support the development of community arts, culture and heritage..

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6. AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The organizations’ aims & objectives are:

6.1To make arts, culture and heritage more accessible to more people around South Africa

6.2To provide arts, culture and heritage skills training that support youth, women and older artists. 6.3To improve community arts centres and other facilities so that more people get more

enjoyment from their arts and culture.

6.4To protect and promote traditional knowledge and cultural expressions Provide arts facilities to outside major cultural centres.

6.5Promote all arts, culture and heritage sub sectors that are not adequately supported on a broader scale.

6.6To promote arts and crafts produced by groups of youth, women and people with disabilities. 6.7To Preserve and promote awareness of culture and our historical, natural and architectural

heritage.

6.8To champion the interests of young people in the Creative Industry

6.9To champion relations between young people in Creative Industry with all relevant stakeholders both public and private community.

6.10 To promote Unity and Patriotism amongst South African youth through creative industry activities.

6.11 To advocate against the exploitation of South African young people in arts & culture.

7. DRIVING VALUES

The organisation and its members are committed to: 7.1 Academic Excellence

7.2 Participation and Inclusion 7.3 Diversity

7.4 UBUNTU – a responsive and a caring attitude 7.5 Community Servants and Volunteers

7.6 Non-Discrimination 7.7 Democracy

7.8 Social Cohesion 7.9 Integrity

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8. MEMBERSHIP

8.1 Membership shall be open to all young people of South African in Creative Industry up to the age of 40.

8.2 Memebership applications shall be done through National Leadership/ Management throuhg provincial structures, which have the power to approve or decline the membership depending on the organisational necessities.

8.3 Members of the organisation must attend its annual general meetings. At the annual general meeting members exercise their right to determine the policy of the organisation.

8.4 Membership shall be governed by the principles, rules and

regulations of the organisation and granted based on certain criteria to be followed.

8.5 Membership forms shall be accompanied by the relevant fee, which shall be determined by the management Committee.

8.6 Each member shall receive a membership card affirming his affiliation 8.7 Each membership will be valid for 12months upon which every

member will be expected to renew their membership.

8.8 The signature of the applicant on the application form shall be deemed acknowledgement that such a candidate will be bound by the constitution and resolutions of the organisation.

8.9 An applicant whose application was rejected may after expiry of the period imposed by the management Committee re-apply for membership.

8.10 Members and office bearers will not be liable for any of the obligation and liabilities of the organisation solely by virtue of their status as members or office- bearers of the organisation

8.11 Office-bearers will not be personally liable for any loss suffered by any person as a result of an act or omission which occur in good faith while the office-bearer is performing function for or on behalf of the organisation

9. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE ORGANISATION

9.1Rights

Every member of SAACYF shall have the right to:

9.1.1 Take part in the discussion and formulation of SAACYF policy documents and programme of action.

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9.1.3 Submit proposals or statements to the National Leadership

through Provincial Structures on any matter that affects SAACYF. 9.1.4 Engage in constructive criticism and self-criticism.

9.1.5Be protected against any harassment, victimization, and or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, regionalism, sex or creed.

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9.2Obligations

All members shall be obliged to:

9.2.1 Carry out decisions, duties and directives with diligence.

9.2.2 Organize, participate and contribute positively to all SAACYF activities and/or programs and to contribute to the strengthening of its organic unity.

9.2.3 Rally all South African young people in the creative industry behind SAACYF to support and unite behind SAACYF and actively participate in the creation of a united, non-discriminatory, democratic and prosperous Forum that will work and benefits its members.

9.2.4 Combat all forms of tribalism, regionalism, any chauvinistic behaviour and as well as combating factionalism and malicious gossip within the Forum.

10. THE INDEPENDENCY OF THE ORGANISATION

SAACYF is completely independent forum from any other organisation. The following are the intensifications on this regard:

10.1 No external organisation shall be allowed to undermine the constitution of SAACYF.

10.2 SAACYF shall not be used and abused for political gains. 10.3 The organisation only exists for educational and

representation reasons, no other purpose.

10.4 SAACYF’s independence means that it is standing in a position of objecting and condoning every organisation existing to manipulate youth in the creative industry.

10.1 SAACYF shall only associate itself with organisations that pursue a fair and balanced treatment of all young people in the industry.

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11. GOVERNING STRUCTURE AND MECHANISM OF GOVERNANCE

11.1The Office Bearers will oversee the overall operations of the organisation. The Office Bearers will be made up of not less than seven (7) members. They are the Management of the organisation. 11.2Term of office: Office bearers will serve for a period of four (4) years which has been agreed to by the general membership at an AGM, and which shall not exceeding five years. They can, however, stand for re-election for another term in office for so long as their services are needed and they are ready to give their services.

11.3Vacancies: The Office Bearers must, as soon as reasonably possible, appoint or coopt a member to fill any vacancy that reduced the number of Office Bearers.

11.4Resignation: An Office Bearer may resign from office in writing. 11.5Disqualification or Removal If an Office Bearer does not attend three meetings in a row, without having applied for and obtaining leave of absence from the Management.

12. POWERS OF THE ORGANISATION

12.1The Management shall carry out the powers on behalf of the organisation and they shall manage the affairs of the organisation in accordance with the resolutions of the members as shall be taken from time to time at General Meetings of the organisation.

12.2The Management is responsible for making decisions, and acting on such decisions, which it believes it needs to make in order to achieve the objectives of the organisation as stated in article 6 of this constitution. However, such decisions and their activities may not be against the resolutions of the members or be against the law of the Republic of South Africa.

12.3The Management shall have the general powers and authority to:-

12.3.1 raise funds or to invite and receive contributions.

12.3.2 buy, hire or exchange for any property that it needs to achieve its objectives.

12.3.3 make by-laws for proper governance and management of the organisation. 12.3.4 form provincial, districts, and municipal sub-committees as and

when it is necessary for proper functioning of the organisation

12.3.5 The Management may delegate any of its powers or functions to a sub-committee provided that:-

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12.3.5.2 at least one Office Bearer serves in the sub-committee. 12.3.5.3 there are three or more people on a sub-committee. 12.3.5.4 the sub-committee must regularly report back to the Management on its activities.

12.6 The Management must in advance approve all expenditure incurred by

the sub- committee, and may revoke the delegation or amend the conditions of the delegation.

12.7 The organisation has the right to form provincial, districts, regional and

municipal sub-committees. The decisions that sub-committees take must be given to the

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management committee. The management committee must decide whether to agree to them or not at its next meeting. This meeting should take place soon after the sub- committee’s meeting. By agreeing to decisions the management committee ratifies them.

12.8 All members of the organisation have to abide by decisions that

are taken by the management committee.

12.9 Only Members with the understanding of arts & culture will be

allowed to serve on the forum management committee from national to the lowest level. The will assist in effective operation of the organization across the board.

12.10 Members of the management committee who would like to do

business with the forum will be allowed to do so as long as they follow the same procedure like any member of the public or community in applying for such business or work.

12.11 Member serving on the management committee will not be

allowed to prioritize their friends or group in Forum activities or programmes. All youth to be treated equally and to be given similar attention

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13. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

The management of the affairs of South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum shall be vested upon the executive committees of the elected and nominated members.

The management structure and portfolios shall be as follows: President Deputy President Secretary General Deputy Secretary Treasurer General National Organizer Sub Sectors

13.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICE BEARERS

a) PRESIDENT/CHAIRPERSON

The President/Chairperson is the head and chief directing officer of the SAACYF. He or she will:

1) Present to the AGM a comprehensive statement to the state of the SAACYF. 2) Preside at all Management and National Working Committee meetings.

3) Enforce observance of the constitution of the SAACYF. 4) Be co–signatory on all SAACYF banking accounts.

5) Make pronouncements for and on behalf of Management outlining

and explaining the decisions or character of SAACYF on any question.

6) Under the overall supervision of Management, orientate and direct

the activities of SAACYF.

7) Not have deliberate vote but shall in the event of an equal votes

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b) DEPUTY PRESIDENT/CHAIRPERSON

1) The Deputy President/Chairperson will assist the

President/Chairperson, deputise for him or her when necessary and carry out whatever functions are entrusted to him/her by the AGM, the President/Chairperson or Management.

2) Shall work closely with both disciplinary and finance committees to

ensure accurate execution of their duties.

3) Shall act as the SAACYF Media Liaison.

c) SECRETARY GENERAL/SECRETARY

The Secretary General/Secretary is the chief administrative officer of the SAACYF. He or she will:

1) Prepare annual reports on the work of Management and the SAACYF in general and such other documents which may, from time to time, be required by Management.

2) Deliver an annual report on the organisational state of the SAACYF at the National Convention or his branch Convention.

3) Keep the minutes of the AGM, MANAGEMENT, as well as other

records of the SAACYF.

4) Conduct the correspondence of MANAGEMENT and send out

notices of all conferences and meetings at the national level.

5) Convey the decisions and instructions of the AGM, MANAGEMENT

and the NWC to the PROVINCIAL STRUCTURES.

6) Be a co – signatory on all SAACYF banking accounts.

7) Deploy any member of SAACYF and assign duties to various

members and committees

8) In the absence of the President/Chairperson and the Deputy

President/Chairperson, the Secretary General/Secretary shall assume the functions of the President/Chairperson.

d) DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL/SECRETARY

1) The deputy secretary will assist the SG, deputise for him or her

when necessary and carry out the functions entrusted to him/her by the AGM or MANAGEMENT.

2) Shall see to it that all structures of the SAACYF carry out their duties

properly.

3) Shall receive all the reports from lower SAACYF STRUCTURES to

be filed at the National Office.

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and property of the SAACYF. He or she will:

1) Submit and present to the AGM or local meeting an audited annual

financial statement showing the Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet of the SAACYF, and shall submit periodic reports to all Management meetings.

2) Receive and bank all monies on behalf of SAACYF and shall together with the PRESIDENT/CHAIRPERSON and Secretary General/Secretary, operate a banking account.

3) Keep such books of account as may be necessary to record

clearly the financial position of the SAACYF.

4) Be responsible together with the National Finance Committee, for

working out and executing plans for fund raising.

5) Funds of SAACYF shall be used only for SAACYF matters.

f) COORDINATOR

1) Perform any other function as directed by MANAGEMENT and AGM. 2) Ensure that there is liaison and communication between all sectors

and structures of the SAACYF.

3) Organise functions within the broad policy guidelines of the SAACYF. 4) Coordinate the activities and program of the SAACYF with

consultation and MANAGEMENT’s approval.

5) Initiate programs and develop strategies to ensure that the SAACYF

is vibrant and functioning.

6) Ensure that all lower Structures participate in all activities of the SAACYF.

g) ORGANIZER

1) The main responsibility shall be to ensure the steady growth of

SAACYF through launching and re-launching all existing lower structures.

2) Shall on a regular basis, visit lower structures to get developments

and reports on the progress of the structures.

3) Shall work closely with the office of the TG, to source funding and

attract relevant stakeholders to all the SAACYF activities.

4) Shall forge partnerships with all the relevant stakeholders in the

creative industry.

5) Shall provide the Secretariat with the records regarding launched

and re- launched lower structures.

6) Shall ensure the establishment of SAACYF structures throughout South

Africa.

7) Together with the organiser coordinate all national activities,

recruitment drives and all national projects.

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operate within the parameters of the constitution of the SAACYF.

9) Shall also be responsible to induct new members, new ECs and all

new lower structures of SAACYF accordance with the standards and behaviour expected by SAACYF.

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14. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The management structure of South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum will exist in the national, provincially, districts and municipal areas.

14.1 NATIONAL ARTS & CULTURE YOUTH CONVENTION

14.2 NATIONAL ARTS & CULTURE YOUTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 14.3 PROVINCIAL ARTS & CULTURE YOUTH CONVENTION

14.4 PROVINCIAL ARTS & CULTURE YOUTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 14.5 DISTRICT ARTS & CULTURE YOUTH CONVENTION

14.6 DISTRICT ARTS & CULTURE YOUTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 14.7 MUNICIPAL ARTS & YOUTH CULTURE CONVERSION

14.8 MUNICIPAL ARTS & CULTURE YOUTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

15. MEETINGS

15.1Annual General Meetings (AGM)

15.1.1 Stakeholders of the organisation must attend its annual general meetings. 15.1.2 The purpose of an Annual General Meeting (AGM) is to:

15.1.2.1 Report back to stakeholders from the Office Bearers on the achievements and work of over the year.

15.1.2.2 Make any changes to the constitution.

15.1.2.3 Enable members to decide on the policies of the organisation. 15.1.2.4 The annual general meeting must be held once every year, towards the end of the organization’s financial year.

15.1.3 The organisation should deal with the following business, amongst others, at its annual general meeting:

15.1.3.1 Agree to the items to be discussed on the agenda.

15.1.3.2Write down who is there and who has sent apologies because they cannot attend.

15.1.3.3Read and confirm the previous meeting’s minutes with matters arising.

15.1.3.4 President’s report.

15.1.3.5 Treasurer General’s report.

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15.1.3.1 General.

15.1.3.2 Close the meeting. 15.2 Special General Meetings

15.2.1 The Special General Meeting (SGM) or any other special meeting is held outside of the normal or regular meetings.

15.2.2Special or extraordinary meetings can take the shape of an Annual General Meeting (AGM) or any ordinary meeting of members.

15.2.3The Board or not less than one-third of the members may call a Special General Meeting of the organisation.

15.2.4Special meetings may be called when the Board needs the mandate or guidance of the general members of the organisation to take up issues that require urgent attention and cannot wait until the next regular AGM or ordinary meeting.

15.3Ordinary Meetings

15.3.1 Ordinary members meetings are conducted to complete a standard order of business of the organisation. These are held once a quarter and are attended by the board.

15.3.2The meetings of the Board will be held at least once a quarter or when a need arises from time to time to conduct the business of the Board.

15.4Notices of Meetings

15.5 The President of the Board shall convene meetings. The Secretary must let all Board members know the date of the proposed meeting within a reasonable time, but not less than seven (7) days, before it is due to take place.

15.5.1However, when convening an AGM, or a Special General Meeting, all members of the organisation must be informed of the meeting no less than fourteen (14) days before such a meeting. 15.5.2Notices for all meetings provided for in this constitution must be given to relevant members in writing, either personally, by post or electronic communication or whichever manner it is convenient, to the address or other similar particulars provided by the members.

15.5.3The notices for all meetings must indicate the reasons for the meeting and the matters that will be discussed in the meeting. 15.5.4For confirmation of delivery, all notices sent to members at the latest known contact details shall be deemed to have been

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15.5.5All members present in person at any meeting shall be deemed to have received notice of such meeting.

15.5 Quorums

15.5.1 Quorums for all meetings of the organisation shall be a simple majority (50% + 1) of relevant members who are expected to attend

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15.5.1 However, for the purpose of considering changes to this constitution, or the dissolution of the organisation, then a two thirds (⅔) of the members shall be present at a meeting to make a quorum before a decision to change the constitution is taken.

15.5.2 All meetings of the organisation must reach a quorum before they can start.

15.5.3If, however a quorum is not present within fifteen minutes of the appointed time of the meeting, the meeting must be adjourned or postponed to another date, within fourteen days thereafter.

15.5.4If no quorum is present at the reconvened meeting within fifteen minutes of the appointed time, the members present shall be regarded to make up a quorum for that meeting and the meeting will continue as if a quorum is present.

15.6Procedures at Meetings

15.6.1The Board may regulate its meetings and proceedings as it deems fit, subject to the following:

15.6.1.1 That the President shall preside over all meetings of the organisation, including that of the Board.

15.6.1.2 That, if the President is not present, the Vice-President shall preside over such meeting. In the event both are absent, the Board members present at the meeting shall elect a President for that meeting.

15.7Making decisions in meetings

15.7.1 Where possible, the decisions of the organisations shall be taken by consensus. However, when there is no consensus, then members will discuss options for a while and then call for a vote. 15.7.2 All votes shall be counted and the majority votes on an issues

shall be regarded as the decision of the meeting

15.7.3 However, if opposing votes are equal on an issue, then the President in that meeting has either a second or a deciding vote. 15.7.4 All members must abide by the majority decision

15.7.5 Decisions concerning changes to this constitution, or of dissolution and closing down of the organisation, shall only be dealt with in terms of clauses 9 and 10 of this constitution.

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meetings of the organisation.

15.8.2The minutes shall be confirmed as a true record of proceedings by the next meeting of the Board, or of general members as the case may be, and shall thereafter be signed by the President.

15.8.3Minutes shall thereafter be kept safely and always be on hand for members to consult.

16. INCOME AND PROPERTY

16.1 The organisation will keep a record of everything it owns.

16.2The organisation may not give any of its money or property to its members or the Board. The only time it can do this is when it pays for work that an Office Bearers or member has done for the organisation. The payment must be a reasonable amount for the work that has been done.

16.3The Board or a member of the organisation can only get money back from the organisation for expenses that she or he has paid for or on behalf of the organisation, and for which authorisation has been granted.

16.4The Board or members of the organisation do not have rights over things that belong to the organisation.

16.5The organisation will from time to time pay stipends to its members depending on the availability of funds.

17. FINANCES AND REPORTS

17.1Bank Account: The Board must open a bank account in the name of the organisation with a registered Bank.

17.2Signing: Cheques and other documents requiring signature on behalf of the organisation shall be signed by at least two persons authorised by the Board. Whenever funds are taken out of the bank

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account, the President/Chairperson and at least one or two other members of the organisation must sign the withdrawal or cheque. 17.3Financial year-end: The financial year end of the Organisation shall be end of March each year.

17.4Financial Report: The Board must ensure that proper records and books of account which reflect the affairs of the organisation are kept, and within six months of its financial year a report is compiled by an independent registered Accounting Officer stating whether or not the financial statements of the organisation are consistent with its accounting policies and practices of the organisation.

17.5The Treasurer is responsible for making sure that the money of the organisation is safe and is accounted for

17.6The Treasurer must also make regular reports to the Board on the finances of the organisation, which should include all incomes, expenditures and balances that remain according to accounting practices of the organisation.

17.7If the organisation has funds that can be invested, the funds may only be invested with registered financial institutions. These institutions are listed in Section 1 of the Financial Institutions (Investment of Funds) Act, 1984, or as shall be amended. Or the organisation can get securities that are listed on a licensed stock exchange as set out in the Stock Exchange Control Act, 1985 (as amended). The organisation can go to different banks to seek advice on the best way to look after its funds.

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18. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

18.1 The constitution can only be changed by a resolution. The resolution has to be agreed upon and passed by not less than two thirds (⅔) (or at least 67%) of the members who are at the annual general meeting or special general meeting. Members must vote at this meeting to change the constitution.

18.2For the purpose of considering changes to this constitution, a two thirds (⅔) of the members shall be present at a meeting to make a quorum before a decision to change the constitution is taken. Any annual general meeting may vote upon such a motion, if the details of the changes are set out in the notice referred to in clause 6 of this constitution

18.3As provided for in clause 6, written notices must go out not less than fourteen (14) days before the meeting at which the changes to the constitution are going to be proposed. The notice must indicate the proposed changes to the constitution that will be discussed at the meeting.

18.4No amendments may be made which would cause the organisation to close down or stop to function or die away.

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19. DISSOLUTION

19.1 The organisation may dissolve or close down if at least two thirds (⅔) of the members present and voting at a meeting convened for the purpose of considering such matter, are in favour of closing down. 19.2When the organisation closes down it has to pay off all its debts. After

doing this, if there is property or money left over it should not be paid or given to members of the organisation. It should be given in some way to another non-profit organisation that has similar objectives. The organizations’ general meeting can decide what this organisation should be.

This revised constitution was approved and accepted by members of South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum (SAACYF) at a special (general) meeting held on 1st_{April 2020}

……… RAMUADA TSHILILO ROMEO SAACYF PRESIDENT

DATE:………

……… NONGELO CHIUME

SAACYF SECRETARY GENERAL DATE:………28 FEBRUARY 2020

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