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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF
GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
PREAMBLE
Whereas we, the members of THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION passed a
resolution to establish this Foundation in Nigeria in order to pursue the objectives hereunder listed.
Now, we the members of THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION do make and adopt this Constitution as a guide for the
activities of the Foundation and the actions of its functionaries and members. This constitution shall be
the ultimate test of validity for the actions and activities of the members and officers of the Foundation.
ARTICLE 1
1. Name: The name of this Foundation shall be THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF
THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION (hereinafter referred to as “the
foundation” in this Constitution).
2. Motto: The motto of the Foundation shall be, Health, Wealth and Peace for all.
3. Vision Statement: Total health for total humanity with socio- economic empowerment of
the global citizenry on a solid foundation of self-reliant organization.
4. Spiritual Statement: That the total man’s/woman’s body, mind, heart and spirit, live,
learn, love and leaves a legacy through self and collective discovery of need, talent, passion
and conscience guided by attributes of discipline, vision, passion and conscience in order to
supremely maximize his/her capacities of physical intelligence, mental intelligence, emotional
intelligence and spiritual intelligence.
5. Mission Statement: “towards building a solid foundation of health, wealth, gender
equality, and peace for generations through best innovative practices and multi-sectoral and
inter-disciplinary integration and networking”.
6. Registered Office: The Head Office of the Foundation shall be situated in Nigeria.
ARTICLE 2
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION.
AIMS:
1. Provision of child welfare care.
2. Provision of environmental and related health.
3. Leadership, modeling, Research and Authoring.
4. Provision of micro-credit financing.
5. Provision of Reproductive and Family health.
6. Human / technology Capital and Resources development.
7. Environmental and Occupational Health / Agricultural practices.
8. Women empowerment/ Gender Equity.
9. Peace, democracy and good governance.
10. Outreach and follow-up .
11. Statistics and Demographic health.
12. Provision of Natural and Homeopathic Health.
13. Provision of Financial and Policy Management /Health care strengthening system.
14. Provision of Social and Rehabilitative Medicine practices
OBJECTIVES.
1. To develop an organizational structure for Diseases and Community Development
Research Institute substantially similar to that which obtains in institutes of similar nature all
over the world;
2. To design new curricula and training programmes for physicians scientists, nurses,
students and other health care providers, as well as for persons afflicted with infectious
diseases;
3. To develop drugs, cures, treatments, therapies, medications and the like for the
prevention, management and treatment of infectious diseases including, but not limited to,
HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, diarrhea diseases;
4. To conduct Phases I – III clinical trials of and for new and existing vaccines, drugs, cures,
treatments, therapies, medications and the like for the prevention, management and treatment
of diseases generally;
5. To establish, nurture and develop links and contacts with other institutes or organizations
(civil society and multiplier organizations) that conduct and/or support diseases and community
development research whether in Nigeria or elsewhere;
6. To assist in the provision of programmes of preventive healthcare and medical services to
rural dwellers, especially with regard to HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as well as other
emerging and reemerging diseases of reproductive and environmental health;
7. To assist in the improvement of the state of healthcare delivery by:
a. Educating people on health-related issues in both urban and rural communities
b. Establishing and managing programmes for improved water supply
c. Establishing and managing programme for improved environmental sanitation
d. Establishing and managing clinics to improve public assess to healthcare
e. Establishing and managing programmes for improved nutrition especially in rural
communities including school health programmes
8. To assist with the provision of care and education for orphans of HIV/AIDS and other
vulnerable children (OVC)
9. To establish, promote and manage Micro-Credit Financing Schemes in form of small to
medium size empowerment grant programmes enterprises aimed at providing financial
assistance to qualifying individuals and organizations as a means of alleviating poverty.
10. To assist in the promotion of Human / Technology Capital and Resources Development
(educational and skills acquisition) including scholarship awards , supply of books other library
and scientific etc to educational institutions at all levels in rural and urban areas.
11. To assist in the promotion/establishment of peace, democracy and good governance and
encourage participation in leadership by women and other minorities.
12. To establish, promote and manage college funds for the benefit of the qualifying students
13. To establish, promote programmes and provide counselling for conflict management,
conflict resolution, post conflict recovery and improved understanding with tolerance among
different socio-ethnic cultures within the communities
14. Consistent with the foregoing, to
(a) Organize colloquiums, seminars, symposia and other
activities; and
(b) Make grants or distributions to individuals in support of
programmes and activities which have educational, scientific and/or
charitable purpose;
15. To receive property by gift, devise or bequest, invest and reinvest the same, and apply the
income and principal thereof, as the Board of Trustees may from time to time determine;
16. To take any and all actions and to conduct any and all activities as shall from time to time
be found appropriate in connection with the foregoing purposes of the Foundation. The
Foundation may maintain close working relations with any organization or institution in
furtherance of any of the forgoing purposes.
ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP
1. Membership of the Foundation shall consist of persons who sign this constitution and such
persons as the Foundation may from time to time admit as members upon such terms and
conditions as the Foundation may deem fit and appropriate in the circumstances.
2. Honorary, Associate or Corporate members may be admitted upon the approval in writing of
the Board of Trustees
ARTICLE 4.
There shall be an international, national, zonal and campus executive council.
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
1. The Officers of the Foundation shall be the following;
President, Deputy President, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Programmes
(Including Programmes Managers of Reproductive Health, Environmental and Related Health,
Micro-Credit Financing, Women Empowerment/Gender Equality, Peace, Democracy and Good
Governance and Human Capital and Resource Development), Director of Media and Relations,
Director of Administration and Finance and Director of Legal Affairs and Advocacy (at the
national level). For the zonal and campus level these are:
Team Leader, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Treasurer, Programmes Officer, Programme
assistant and Legal Adviser.
2. The Founder of the Foundation, Dr. Henry Akpojubaro Efegbere shall be the first President of
the Foundation.
3. The Board of Trustees (BOT) shall appoint external Auditors and legal advisers to the
Foundation as may be necessary, and shall be at liberty to define the functions of the officers
and any committee(s) that may be set up.
ARTICLE 5
APPOINTMENT AND TENURE OF TRUSTEES
1. The members of the Foundation shall from time to time appoint members of the public of the
highest social standing and personal integrity to serve in the Board of Trustees of the
Foundation. Provided that no such persons shall be appointed to the board of trustees, where
such a person is:
(a) Been declared bankrupt
(b) Insane
(c) Less than eighteen years of age
(d) An ex-convict.
2. The number of trustees constituting the board shall not be less than three. Subject to such
limitation, the number of trustees shall be determined from time to time by two third (2/3)
majority of members of the foundation.
3. The founder of the foundation shall hold office, except when he decides otherwise for the good
of the foundation to allow for change of leadership , in consultation and approval by / with the
BOT.
4. Any member of the board of trustees, subject to Article 5 (3) above shall only be removed at a
general meeting, where a simple majority of the members, present and voting so decides, and
where there is a tie the president shall have the right to the deciding vote.
Provided that this clause shall be subject only and only to this article and no other.
5. If the position of a Trustee becomes vacant for any reason whatsoever, the Board of Trustees
shall appoint a replacement Trustee to serve in the place of the departing Trustees as may be
determined provided that if the vacancy so created by the departing Trustee shall cause the
number of Trustees to become less than three (3). This shall be in consultation with the
governing council (Board of Directors).
6. Succeeding Trustee(s) shall be as established by this Constitution. The date of commencement
of the tenure of the above named Trustees shall be the date of registration of the Incorporated
Trustees of the Foundation, provided that any act done by the above named Trustees on
behalf, or in the name, of the Foundation prior to such date of registration shall be deemed to
have been done with proper authority.
7. Members of the Board of Trustees shall not be entitled to any remuneration whatsoever other
than in reimbursement for reasonable out of pocket expenses as well as reasonable honoraria
for services rendered to the Foundation.
ARTICLE 6
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
1. There shall be an Executive (Governing) Council of the Foundation, which shall be made up of at
least nine members to be appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Executive Council shall be
responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Foundation.
ARTICLE 7
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The control and management of the business and affairs of the Foundation and the disposal of the
Foundation’s properties and funds shall be vested in the Board of Trustees. In furtherance of the above
objectives and the purposes of the Foundation, the Board of Trustees shall:
1. Have the power to create Committees to carry out the objectives and purposes of the
Foundation
2. Have the responsibility either in their collective capacity or in their respective capacities to
advise the Foundation on any matter referred to them either by the Board or the President of
the Foundation.
3. Have the power to apply the income and resources of the Foundation either directly or
through contributions to any charitable organization or organizations exclusively for charitable,
scientific, literary or educational purposes, and engage in any lawful activity for which non-
profit corporations may be organized under the law.
4. Formulate each year, standing policy (ies) on the following issues;
(a) Foundation activities, and
(b) Selection of projects for funding and/or implementation
ARTICLE 8
USE AND CUSTODY OF THE COMMON SEAL
The common seal of the Foundation shall be used solely for the purpose of the Foundation and shall be
in the custody of the President or the Secretary or the custody of any other persons to whom the Board
of Trustees (BOT) may delegate this responsibility.
ARTICLE 9
MEETINGS OF THE FOUNDATION
1. The foundation shall hold a general meeting of its members not less than once in each
calendar year, and hold any additional meeting when fifty (50) percent of the members resolve
that such additional meeting should be held.
2. The Board of Trustees shall hold a meeting at least two (2) times in each calendar year;
provided that the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees may, at any time, convene a meeting
of the Board of Trustees at such place and time as may be deemed reasonable.
3. Participation in a meeting of the Board of Trustees may occur by conference, telephone or
other reasonable methods as the Board may determine.
ARTICLE 10
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
POSITIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL:
i. All officers, not including the founding president/CEO and members of BOT, must have applied
officially for their choice post, and supporting credentials submitted, before being found worthy
of the appointment to the post occupied after interview by board of trustees and results
ratified by international advisory board or any other board/committee that may be set up by
the board of trustees.
ii. The document of conditions of service for staff/volunteers may be used (referred to) to
complement the interpretation/implementation of the BOGC offices and respective
responsibilities and welfare. Otherwise the BOT decision over rules.
iii. All executive members other than members of the Board of Trustees, shall hold office for a
minimal provisional period of 6 months and maximum of 12 months before they are given a
letter of appointment if found worthy.
iv. Each office or the activities of the officers thereto shall be reviewed bi-annually (every 6
months) and if found worthy shall be appreciated and commended, and where found
otherwise (inefficient) shall be replaced as determined by the BOT in collaboration with
executive committee.
1. GOVERNING / EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
The Governing Executive Council shall comprise of the officers in 1.0 to 13.0 hereunder.
1.0 PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
The role of the CEO/President of the organization is to oversee the entire welfare of the
organization programmes/projects, chair meetings and also act as the public leader, role model
of the organization. He shall perform the following tasks:
i. The President of the Foundation shall preside over all meetings, both general and executive.
ii. The President shall have the power to overrule minor or controversial issues. The President’s
ruling on all issues shall be final.
iii. The President’s position shall not be subject to any mandatory resignation, retirement or re-
election procedure notwithstanding any thing to the contrary in this constitution.
iv. The president in consultation with the Board of Trustees shall have the powers to take any
decision, constitute or employ any process or procedure with an aim to achieving any of the
aims and objectives of the foundation notwithstanding that such power is not set out in this
Constitution.
v. S/he shall spend quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the progress of
the organization.
vi. Deal with the media in liaison with the media and relations officer in the organization.
vii. S/he also shall deal with disciplinary issues and problems any member, or executive members
may have in liaison with the Board of trustees, Board of Governing council or the General and
Finance Committee/ Disciplinary committee as may be stated in the organization’s constitution.
viii. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the
organization, although may be represented by the Deputy President or/and the Secretary
General when necessary.
ix. The president shall ensure an atmosphere of co-operation, peace and good governance among
the members and the members of the executive at all levels (International, National, Zonal,
State and LGAs.)
x. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
2.0 DEPUTY PRESIDENT/ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Deputy President performs the same role and plays it when the President is not available
and permission granted for such authority, which are stated below:
i. S/he shall be appointed as chairperson/supervisor of the committee on programmes
(supervision and management), an arm of the organization that helps in the development and
monitoring of all the organization’s projects across the world.
ii. Conveys and chairs meetings of the Executive Committee, and
Chairs the general meeting of the membership by permission of or in the absence of the
President
iii. S/he shall spend his quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the
progress of the organization.
iv. Deals with the media in liaison with the media and relations Director in the organization.
v. S/he also deals with disciplinary issues and problems any member(s), or executive member(s)
may have in liaison with The Board of Trustees, Board of Governing Council or the General and
finance (disciplinary) committee as may be stated in the organization’s constitution.
vi. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the
organization, although may be represented by the Secretary General when necessary.
vii. The Deputy President shall ensure an atmosphere of co-operation, peace and good governance
among the members and the members of the executive at all levels (International, National,
Zonal, State and LGA)
viii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
3.0 SECRETARY
General Secretary shall ensure effective supervision of administrative protocols and duties. The
responsibilities among others shall be:
i. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings and this shall be with the
assistance and joint effort with other officers as and when necessary.
ii. The General Secretary shall also follow up all tasks and decisions that come out of
meetings, and make sure they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining
prompt and close inter-relationship with the officer(s) that is/are directly involved or affected.
iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including the monthly,
quarterly or bi-annual annual, reports; this shall be done by working in close contact with the
other executives in updating latest information and developments.
iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings; therefore, s/he must be
very current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting.
v. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the
general meetings.
vi. S/he shall help in proper recording and keeping of the members full records and files
as the database to the organization, as well as documentation of organization’s activities
vii. The secretary shall help in managing the organization office, thus help in receiving
incoming call/messages (be it electronic/printed) and respond to them.
viii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
4.0 DEPUTY SECRETARY
The Deputy Secretary shall perform the same roles as secretary whenever the general secretary is
unavoidably absent and/or delegate his responsibility to his deputy. S/he shall also be one of the
members of committee on programmes/projects (Supervision and management). His or her other roles
are stated as below:
i. Keeping members informed about the schedule of meetings, and this shall be with
the assistance and joint effort with other executive officers.
ii. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decisions that come out of meetings, makes
sure they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by keeping a prompt and close
contact with the officer(s) that is/are directly or indirectly involved or affected.
iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including the monthly,
quarterly, bi-annual annual, report, this shall be done by working in close contact with the
other executives in updating latest information and developments.
iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings, therefore, he must be
very current with activities of the other executives in planning for any meeting.
v. The deputy secretary shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive
meetings and of the general meetings. Proper keeping of the members’ full records and files
and documentation of organization activities.
vi. The secretary shall help in managing the organization’s office, thus, help in
receiving incoming calls/massages (be it electronic/printed) and respond to them.
vii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
5.0 TREASURER
The treasurer is responsible for managing and banking the monies of the organization in
collaboration with the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF). S/he must be able to
account for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual basis,
thus there must be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and
duties shall include:
i. Opening bank Accounts and follow up bank transactions
ii. S/he shall also be responsible for paying all the bills for the organization within
the budget as approved by the working committees (general purpose and finance, fund
raising, programmes and organizing) with the full approval of the board of governing council
(BOGC) and Trustees (BOT)
iii. S/he shall also keep the other executives and membership up to date about the
financial status of the organization.
iv. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the cheque book of the organization’s financial
account.
v. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and keep an up
to date records of all cheques, receipts of payments, and any funds generated either from
special supporters, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever.
vi. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
6.0 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
S/he shall work closely with the treasurer, and the different working committees in managing the
organization’s finances. His or her roles include:
i. Help in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the organization.
ii. Making sure the organization is audited (external auditor may involved) with the assistance
of the Treasurer and the annual financial statements (including Balance sheet, Profit and Loss
Account, etc) are drawn up/updated, and also presented to the executive committee before
any annual general meeting (AGM) or as may be demanded for.
iii. S/he with the assistance of the members committees on General purpose and finance, fund raising,
programmes, and organizing shall draw up the organization’s budget and present to the
Governing Council at least a month (or as when necessary) before the BOGC and BOT
meeting.
iv. Any other duties there may be assigned to him or her from time to time
7.0 DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS
S/he shall provide communication services to the organization by giving advice to the management for
effective planning and implementing programmes that are community-friendly. His or her roles include;
i. Monitor public opinion about the organization on any issue.
ii. Advise the management on policy issues and communication strategies.
iii. Plan public relations programmes including preparing cost budget within his/her
section.
iv. Evaluate communication activities and recommend future actions.
v. Conduct internal communication courses, workshops and media training when
necessary through the assistance of the Programme committee. Or other resource persons as
may be hired with approval of the BOT
vi. Oversee use of visual and audio electronic materials, including managing an Internet
website.
vii. Write speeches, prepare visual aids and make public presentations when needed.
viii. Liaise with the media, i.e. respond to enquiries, and arrange interviews with
Journalists prepare and distribute news releases and make statement on behalf of the
organization.
ix. Write, edit and arrange production of printed materials such as newsletters, house
magazine, pamphlets and brochures.
x. Liaise with the public and respond to enquiries.
xi. Present arguments on behalf of the organization (lobbying) to other organizations;
including the federal, state, local government and special interest groups, locally or
internationally.
xii. Lobbying through other relevant officers deemed fit as “gateway” to achieving this
task.
xiii. Charismatically through the “game of power”/politics lure partners for community
development business.
xiv. Shall advice/suggest to BOGC, be it at zonal or state, on how and what approaches
shall earn the GCHF any contract.
xv. A database should be kept of possible adaptable strategies for GCHF useable for
achieving our end target of breaking in to “non-conforming” organizations. This database shall
be classified as “Classified Strategic Intelligence (CSI)”.
xvi. Marketing/Communications skills are highly recommended and should be deliberately
developed or learned.
xvii. And other duties that may be assigned to him or her from time to time.
8.0 DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES/ PROJECTS
The programme Director is the technical officer and the supervisor to the GCHF’s programmes
to which the focus and operation of the organization is directed. This position has three key areas of
responsibilities, which are enumerated below for proper understanding of office duties. They are:
1. Programme/Co-ordination and supervision (headed in each geopolitical/campus zone by the
zonal team leader/programme officer)
2. Field outreach/onsite propagation – (headed in each geopolitical zone/campus by the
zonal/campus team leader/programme officer)
3. General responsibilities in office.
8.1 PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION
The organization’s work requires a close monitoring and consistent examination in order to
properly access the level of development and the progressive growth of all its segments. The
programme Director, therefore, shall be there on-site in person or through his/her
zonal/campus representative (see above) to offer various forms of:
i. Facilitating mechanisms for creativity
ii. Informative and objective assistance
iii. Responsive attention to critical or immediate needs required.
iv. Project methodologies that enhance effective and efficient management of the
programme/activity.
8.2 FIELD OUTREACH/ONSITE PROPAGATION
The project director must be available in person or through his or her zonal/campus
representative and work hand-in-hand with other executive Officers in the various outreach
programmes (onsite) as may be required.
His/her responsibilities shall include the following:
I. Supporting the organization’s projects and field outreach as may be required, this
shall be done by the consistent assessment of the project work, paying visits and
monitoring of field programmes, examining the level of development, taking regular
records of the level of growth and reporting such progress to the executive committee
for analysis and cross examination.
II. Keeping a comprehensive report of growth curve of the various projects and
programmes. Thus present such report including any limitation, problems/cost
analysis of any/ further development from any programme/project carried out. This
shall form a database for future use.
a. Undertaking outreach/field projects and activities within the marked out
community as may be assigned.
b. Work as a team, along with other officers and also keeping a consistent flow
of information between him and the relevant project officers at all levels/cadres for proper and
progressive development.
c. Attending community meetings or congress on various community issues on
behalf of the organization for smooth inter-relationship between the community and the
organization.
d. Work along with the members of the committee on programmes/projects
(development and management) as well as be present in all meeting and also keep all records of all
information/minutes and important documents.
e. S/he shall prepare the agenda of meetings for the programme committee
within his/her jurisdiction of responsibility, or same function may be delegated as and when
necessary for efficiency reasons.
f. S/he shall present a comprehensive report of all the programmes planned or
developed to the committee on programme, the president and BOT for assessment and
recommendations including the cost analysis of the proposed project(s).
g. S/he shall be conversant with the responsibilities of the director of media and relations duty
for harmony.
h. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her.
8.3 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN OFFICE
S/he shall support the implementation of the goals, and objectives of the organization through
the close guidance and direction of the executive team and the programmes committee
(management), this shall be done by:
i. being primarily involved with operation and research development (including activities like
initiating research protocol, and the establishment of operating policy and procedures,
procurement of research facilities, administrative and fiscal support to research team members
as well as writing proposals and organizing meetings).
ii. Providing guidance to all temporary, ad-hoc or contract staffs or volunteers as required for
efficient achievement.
iii. Developing monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports template and offices systems for
use by the contracted resources/affected offices.
iv. Assisting the other executives in carrying out proper pre-meeting (pre-planning assessment
and analysis as may be required.
v. Working in close contact with the president/CEO and the committee members for efficiency.
vi. Conducting effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation of each programme including pre-
testing before implementation.
vii. And any other duties that may be assigned.
NB.
There are several departments/sub-directorate of programme offices, though not water tight, which
include:
i. Programme Manager, Reproductive Health.
ii. Programme Manager, Environmental and Related Health.
iii. Programme Manager, Micro-Credit Financing.
iv. Programme Manager, Human Resource Development.
v. Programme Manager, Women Empowerment/Gender Equality.
vi. Programme Manager, Peace, Democracy and Good Governance.
vii. Programme Manager, Pediatric and Child Welfare care.
viii. Programme Manager, Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC).
ix. Programme Manager, Agricultural Practices.
x. Programme Manager, Technology Resource Development.
xi. Programme Manager, Leadership, Modeling, Lettering/Authoring.
These offices shall have their responsibilities similar to the Director of Programmes and as may
be instructed by the Director of Programme within the confinement of this constitution. That is the roles
and responsibilities may vary with time so far in harmony with the aims and objectives of this
organization.
9.0. DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY
The legal and advocacy director shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignments within
the organization. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel within
the organization (National, Zonal and Campus), and this includes, among others, the assistant
legal officer. The duties and responsibilities among others shall be:
i. Working effectively in liaison with the Assistant Legal Officer, shall be responsible in
handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs.
ii. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information
that can generate any form(s) of legal implication, libel, and court litigation.
iii. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as
needed for any such case(s), or as the need (case) demand as stipulated in the legal
procedures for such issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc
committee/panel set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case.
iv. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s)
as legal suit, libel, defence and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any
individual, group of person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal
procedures for such issues or cases in the constitution.
v. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries,
documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization,
therefore, S/he shall work in liaison with the media and relations director who is solely
responsible for inter-networking with other sister institutions originating from public-private
sectors partnership and stakeholders.
vi. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within
the organization.
9.1 ASSISTANT LEGAL DIRECTOR
The Assistant Legal Director collaborates with the director of legal affairs and advocacy in
performing other legal duties and any such that relates to their department and
responsibilities, nevertheless, they shall both work in liaison with the other officers that may be
directly or indirectly involved with such legal matters.
10.0 GENERAL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
The membership of this committee shall include BOT, BOGC Internet ADB the responsibilities of this
committee shall be influenced, in collaborative consultations with other relevant offices including the
legal affairs and advocacy, as defined by the use of the term “general” by BOT to include: (a) matters
on staff (salaried and non-salaried) welfare/benefit (b) disciplinary measures on erring BOGC members
at international, national, zonal/campus, state or LGAs i.e. as a disciplinary committee (c) matters on
volunteerism/volunteers welfare/benefits (d) general membership (e) as unfolding events may in the
future determine and such events verified and approved by/known to the BOT.
The term finance as used by GCHF shall include, among other meanings interpreted as seemed
appropriate or necessary by the BOT or national BOGC, issues related to the fund-raising, programmes
and organizing committees and all incomes/expenditures on behalf of the GCHF.
The committee’s over-seeing responsibilities include:
i. Enforcing proper implementation and transparent accountability of all the offices
ranging from the National, zonal, state, campus and international advisory board/patrons.
ii. All issues as related to definition of “general” as above
iii. To give advise/suggestions on any foreseeable breach of constitution as related
to their jurisdictional responsibilities
iv. Quick response to presentation/explanation of GCHF documents/records as
demanded on everyday, monthly, quarterly, annually, or as necessary.
v. Build a database on collated and verified general and finance intelligence.
vi. In the event of inviting an independent, external investigators (CIDs, military or
police – officers, etc) for objective situation investigations such arrangement must be done
with the full knowledge and permission of the BOT and BOD/BOGC
vii. Their decision for/against any opinion(s) shall be by democratic pattern of simple
majority and when such decision(s) is/are queried / irresolvable the BOT over rules.
viii. In the event of time or distance constraints the committee shall delegate her
members on consultation with BOT/BOGC of that level to attend to jurisdictional issues at
zonal/campus, state or LGA level.
x. And other duties that may be assigned to the committee from time to time.
11.0 FUND RAISING COMMITTEE
The membership of this committee shall consist of BOT, BOGC, and International Advisory Board (IAB).
This committee shall be involved with the responsibility of fund/property/resources generation from
individual(s) or corporate bodies in form of gift, devise or bequest.
The committee shall:
i. Research, plan and implement corporate funding strategies (i.e. corporate
sponsorships for events, conferences, workshops/seminars and other projects).
ii. Research prospective foundation sources and prepares grant application proposals as
necessary.
iii. Plan capital campaign strategies, including the establishment of goals, campaign
strategies, etc.
iv. Design and implement credit schemes/packages, in liaison with the treasurer, Director
of Administration and Finance and the other working committees
v. Manage and track monies and pledges made to the organizations.
vi. Keep the management organized and updated on issues relating to funds and funds
generated.
vii. Help to prepare and manage approved annual fundraising budgets and timelines in
conjunction with other officers including the treasurer, director of administration and finance
and the committees
viii. Research and co-ordinate the development and implementation of selected “special
projects” fund raising activities.
ix. Shall perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
12.0 PROGRAMMES COMMITTEE
The membership of the committee shall comprise members of (a) BOT, (b) BOGC and (c) International
Advisory Board (IAB).
This committee in charge of event supervision and co-ordination shall among other things, that pertain
to event management, help in;
i. Maintaining accurate records in regards to expenditures/expenses per activity and
event statistics and subsequently submits to the BOGC and BOT.
ii. Also shall help to develop, maintain and update comprehensive organizational
database from previous events.
iii. Providing the organization with monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annual summary
information about events via the executive committee to the council.
iv. It shall develop proposals along with the fund raising committee for programme event
funding including individuals, corporations and foundations as needs demand.
v. Handling, overseeing, and managing all events/activities which includes among
others, budgeting, resource speakers, facilitators, special invitees, travel arrangement, staffing,
inter-governmental arrangements in respects to any policy/requirement for foreigner’s
participation in events (this shall be done in liaison with the director of media and relations
vi. It shall recruit, develop, orientate and also mentor leaders/coordinators through
short-time trainings and orientation, regular contacts and flow of communications in liaison
with the programme director.
vii. It shall create ideas for growth within the programme that will ensure the success of
every event organized.
viii. Perform ongoing assessment of all events/staff to serve within the organization in
order to best provide for their needs.
ix. It shall serve as liaison between all events/staff and the entire organization at large.
Provided that,
x. In the event of time and distance constraints, the committee shall delegate her
member(s) to attend to jurisdictional issues at zonal, state campus levels.
13.0 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Members shall include; (a) BOGC, (b) BOT, (c) International Advisory Board (IAB)
Responsibilities include:
i. Organizing award/prize giving events
ii. Collaborate with other committees in executing their programmes
iii. Other responsibilities as may be appointed from time to time.
14.0 INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE/ PATRONS
I. To Play fatherly and motherly role of nurturing and promoting the organization in their best
capacity ,personally and officially, for the championing of humanity agenda. This shall include
counseling and advice
ii To Correct and rebuke with love wrong practices and practioners observed in the course of their
duty. This must be in the light of the constitution and jointly with the boards of trustees and governing
council
iii To undertake any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the board of trustees
NATIONAL/COUNTRY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
The National Executive Council shall comprise of the officers specified in Articles 13.0.1 to 6 hereunder.
1. COUNTRY TEAM LEADER:
The zonal team leader acting with responsibilities similar to the National President at the Zonal
Level shall undertake the following responsibilities
i. Convey and chair meetings at the zonal levels
ii. S/he shall spend his/her quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the
progress of the organization
iii. Deal with the media in liaison with the National Media and Relations Director, Secretary or
the BOGC and other relevant /affected offices at state, campus or LGA level
iv. S/he also deal with disciplinary issues and problems any member, or executive member
may have at zonal, campus, state, LGA and in the case of unresolved issues such are finalized
at the BOT level. And this shall be necessary after all channels of resolutions as provided by
the constitution are exercised.
v. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the
organization, as may be represented by the secretary or any delegated officer.
vi. S/he shall ensure an atmosphere of cooperation, peace and good governance among the
general membership and the members of the executive at all levels.
vii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
2. COUNTRY SECRETARY
S/he is regarded as the administrator in the organization, ensuring an effective
supervision of the administrative protocols and duties. The responsibilities include the
following:
i. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings, all though this shall be with the
assistance and in joint effort with other officers as and when necessary.
ii. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decision that come out of meetings, and make sure
they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close
interpersonal relationship with the officer(s) that is/are involved or affected.
iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including monthly, quarterly or
bi-annual, annually reports this shall be done by working in close contact with the other
executives in updating latest information and development.
iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings; therefore, he must be very
current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting.
v. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the
general meetings.
vi. S/he shall help in proper keeping/recording of the members/activities/projects full records
details as database of the organization, and this is in liaison with the programme officer.
vii. S/he shall help in managing the organization office, thus, help in receiving incoming
calls/messages (electronic/printed) responds to correspondence.
3. DEPUTY SECRETARY.
He or she shall perform the same roles as the secretary, whenever the secretary is unavoidably
absent and or delegates his or her duties to the deputy secretary.
4. COUNTRY TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY.
The treasurer is responsible for managing the monies of the organization. S/he must be able to account
for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual bases, thus there must
be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall include:
i. Open bank account at the zonal level
ii. Helps in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the
organization.
iii. The treasurer shall also be responsible in paying all the bills for the organization
within the budget as approved by the members of the working committees (general purpose
and finance, fund raising programmes and organizing) with the full approval of the board of
governing council (BOGC) and board of trustees (BOT)
iv. S/he shall also keep the executives and member up to date about the financial status
of the organization.
v. Making sure the organization is audited and the annual financial statements collected
and presented to the executive committee before the annual general meeting (AGM).
vi. The treasurer with assistance of the members of working committees shall draw up
the organization’s budget and present to the council at least a month or as when demand
before the BOGC (BOT) and BOT meeting.
vii. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the cheque book of the organization
financial account.
viii. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and
keep an up to date records of all cheque, receipts of payments, and any funds generated
either from special supports, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever.
ix. S/he shall release a financial allocation as impress to the different offices as defined
by approved budget.
x. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
5. COUNTRY PROGRAMME/PROJECT (OPERATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT)
OFFICER/ PROGRAMME ASSISTANT.
The organization’s primary intention and aim for establishing this office shall be for the
purpose of facilitating practical and objective method of creating, initiating helpful ideas, that can foster
a more positive development, by means of creativity and the general implementation of worthwhile
“pro-poor” policies that can promote growth and socio-economic empowerment in all segment of the
organization. The responsibilities shall include:
i. S/he shall help in the supervision and co-ordination of such programmes as described above as
well as helps in coordinating and administering a funded research study/activities or group of
associated activities.
ii. S/he shall ensure project planning, including preplanned work scope, study protocol, and
regulatory requirements.
iii. He or she shall help to plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive data collection and
analysis systems in support of any research protocol also may facilitate the collection and
analysis of research data or documentations.
iv. Co-ordinates the procurement and disposition of research facilities and/or equipment,
establishes and co-ordinates logistical arrangements for research subjects and outreach
activities, as appropriate to the frame or research structures of the organization.
v. Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation research and data collection activities,
act as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the
principal operational liaison for other research organizations, funding donor agencies and
regulating bodies.
vi. Recruit, instruct and co-ordinate research subjects and for volunteers that may be resourceful
in carrying out the programmes, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope.
vii. Plan and co-ordinate the staffing of research work, to include the recruitment and
administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity.
viii. Provide administrative and fiscal support to investigators and research team members,
establish budget and financial reporting procedures, and monitor and control the unit
expenditure.
ix. Assist in the development and writing of grant proposals and for business plans for specific
research projects either to bigger corporations, foundations or governmental bodies.
x. S/he supervises and co-ordinate the provision of support services to investigators and
researchers in the organization.
xi. S/he shall monitor the progress, growth of research activities; develop ad-hoc reports as
required for that purpose.
xii. Shall organize and facilitate meetings, conferences and other events associated with research
activities, and may perform and/or co-ordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research
objective.
xiii. The officer shall be appointed to carry out other special duties as assigned by the executive
committee.
6. COUNTRY LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY OFFICER
The legal and advocacy coordinator shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignment
within the organization. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel within
the organization
The duties and responsibilities among others shall be:
i. S/he shall be responsible for handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs.
ii. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information
that can generate any forms of legal implication, libel, and court litigation.
iii. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as
needed for any such case(s), or as the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for
such issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel
set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case.
iv. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s)
as legal suit, and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of
person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such
issues or cases in the constitution.
v. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries,
documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization
therefore, with knowledge of team lead
vi. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within
the organization.
THE ZONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
This shall comprise of the officers specified in 7 to 11 hereunder.
7. ZONAL TEAM LEADER:
The zonal team leader acting with responsibilities similar to the National President at the Zonal
Level shall undertake the following responsibilities
i. Convey and chair meetings at the zonal levels
ii. S/he shall spend his/her quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the
progress of the organization
iii. Deal with the media in liaison with the National Media and Relations Director, Secretary or
the BOGC and other relevant /affected offices at state, campus or LGA level.
iv. S/he also deal with disciplinary issues and problems any member, or executive member
may have at zonal, campus, state, LGA and in the case of unresolved issues such are
finalized at the BOT level. And this shall be necessary after all channels of resolutions as
provided by the constitution are exercised.
v. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the
organization, as may be represented by the secretary or any delegated officer.
vi. S/he shall ensure an atmosphere of cooperation, peace and good governance among the
general membership and the members of the executive at all levels.
vii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
8. ZONAL SECRETARY
S/he is regarded as the administrator in the organization, ensuring an effective
supervision of the administrative protocols and duties. The responsibilities include the
following:
viii. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings, all though this shall be with the
assistance and in joint effort with other officers as and when necessary.
ix. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decision that come out of meetings, and make sure
they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close
interpersonal relationship with the officer(s) that is/are involved or affected.
x. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including monthly, quarterly or
bi-annual, annually reports this shall be done by working in close contact with the other
executives in updating latest information and development.
xi. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings, therefore, he must be very
current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting.
xii. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the
general meetings.
xiii. S/he shall help in proper keeping/recording of the members/activities/projects full records
details as database of the organization, and this is in liaison with the programme officer.
xiv. S/he shall help in managing the organization office, thus, help in receiving incoming
calls/messages (electronic/printed) responds to correspondence.
9. ZONAL TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY
The treasurer is responsible for managing the monies of the organization. S/he must be able to account
for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual bases, thus there must
be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall include:
xi. Open bank account at the zonal level
xii. Helps in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the
organization.
xiii. The treasurer shall also be responsible in paying all the bills for the organization
within the budget as approved by the members of the working committees (general purpose
and finance, fund raising programmes and organizing) with the full approval of the board of
governing council (BOGC) and board of trustees (BOT)
xiv. S/he shall also keep the executives and member up to date about the financial status
of the organization.
xv. Making sure the organization is audited and the annual financial statements collected
and presented to the executive committee before the annual general meeting (AGM).
xvi. The treasurer with assistance of the members of working committees shall draw up
the organization’s budget and present to the council at least a month or as when demand
before the BOGC (BOT) and BOT meeting.
xvii. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the cheque book of the organization
financial account.
xviii. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and
keep an up to date records of all cheque, receipts of payments, and any funds generated
either from special supports, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever.
xix. S/he shall release a financial allocation as impress to the different offices as defined
by approved budget.
xx. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
10. ZONAL PROGRAMME/PROJECT (OPERATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT)
OFFICER
The organization’s primary intention and aim for establishing this office
shall be for the purpose of facilitating practical and objective method of creating, initiating helpful ideas,
that can foster a more positive development, by means of creativity and the general implementation of
worthwhile “pro-poor” policies that can promote growth and socio-economic empowerment in all
segment of the organization. The responsibilities shall include:
i. S/he shall help in the supervision and co-ordination of such programmes as described above as
well as help in coordinating and administering a funded research study/activities or group of
associated activities.
ii. S/he shall ensure project planning, including preplanned work scope, study protocol, and
regulatory requirements.
iii. He or she shall help to plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive data collection and
analysis systems in support of any research protocol also may facilitate the collection and
analysis of research data or documentations.
iv. Co-ordinates the procurement and disposition of research facilities and/or equipment,
establishes and co-ordinates logistical arrangements for research subjects and outreach
activities, as appropriate to the frame or research structures of the organization.
v. Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation research and data collection activities,
act as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the
principal operational liaison for other research organizations, funding donor agencies and
regulating bodies.
vi. Recruit, instruct and co-ordinate research subjects and for volunteers that may be resourceful
in carrying out the programmes, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope.
vii. Plan and co-ordinate the staffing of research work, to include the recruitment and
administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity.
viii. Provide administrative and fiscal support to investigators and research team members,
establish budget and financial reporting procedures, and monitor and control the unit
expenditure.
ix. Assist in the development and writing of grant proposals and for business plans for specific
research projects either to bigger corporations, foundations or governmental bodies.
x. S/he supervise and co-ordinate the provision of support services to investigators and
researchers in the organization.
xi. S/he shall monitor the progress, growth of research activities, develop ad-hoc reports as
required for that purpose.
xii. Shall organize and facilitate meetings, conferences and other events associated with research
activities, and may perform and/or co-ordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research
objective.
xiii. The officer shall be appointed to carry out other special duties as assigned by the executive
committee.
11. ZONAL LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY OFFICER
The legal and advocacy coordinator shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignment
within the organization. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel within
the organization
The duties and responsibilities among others shall be:
viii. S/he shall be responsible for handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs.
ix. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information
that can generate any forms of legal implication, libel, and court litigation.
x. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as
needed for any such case(s), or as the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for
such issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel
set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case.
xi. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s)
as legal suit, and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of
person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such
issues or cases in the constitution.
xii. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries,
documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization
therefore, with knowledge of team lead
xiii. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within
the organization.
CAMPUS EXECUTIVE
1. CAMPUS TEAM LEADER:
The campus Team Leader acting with responsibilities similar to the National President at the
Zonal Level shall undertake the following responsibilities
i. Convey and chair meetings at the campus level.
ii. S/he shall spent his/her quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the
progress of the organization
iii. Deal with the media in liaison with the National Media and Relations Director, Secretary or
BOGC and other relevant /affected offices at states or LGA level
iv. S/he also deal with disciplinary issues and problems any members, or executive members may
have at zone, campus or state level and in the case of unresolved issues such are finalized at
the BOT level after passing through all necessary channels of resolutions as provided by the
constitution.
v. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the
organization, although may be represented by the secretary or any delegated officer.
vi. S/he shall ensure an atmosphere of cooperation, peace and good governance among the
general membership and the members of the executive at all levels.
vii. Other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
2. CAMPUS SECRETARY
S/he is regarded as the administrator in the organization, ensuring an effective
supervision of the administrative protocols and duties. The responsibilities include the
following:
i. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings, all though this shall be with the
assistance and joint effort with other officers as and when necessary.
ii. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decision that come out of meetings, and make sure they
are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close interpersonal
relationship with the officer(s) that is/are involved or affected.
iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including monthly, quarterly or bi-
annual and annual reports shall be done by working in close contact with the other executives
in updating latest information and developments.
iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings, therefore, s/he must be very
current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting.
v. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the general
meetings.
vi. S/he shall help in proper keeping/recording of the members/activities/projects full records
details as database of the organization.
vii. S/he shall help in managing the organization office, thus, help in receiving incoming
calls/messages (be it electronic/printed) and respond to correspondence.
viii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
3. CAMPUS TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY
The treasurer is responsible for managing the monies of the organization. S/he must be able to
account for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual bases, thus
there must be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall
include:
i. Open bank account at the campus level
ii. Help in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the organization.
iii. The treasurer shall also be responsible in paying all the bills for the organization within the
budget as approved by the members of the working committees (general purpose and finance,
fund raising and programmes) with the full approval of the board of governing council (BOGC)
and board of trustees (BOT)
iv. S/he shall also keep the executives and members up to date about the financial status of the
organization.
v. Ensure the organization is audited and the annual financial statements collected and presented
to the executive committee before the annual general meeting (AGM) as when
necessary/demanded.
vi. The treasurer with assistance of the members of committee on General purpose and finance
shall draw up the organization’s budget and present to the council at least a month (or as
when necessary) before the BOGC and BOT meeting.
vii. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the chequebook of the organization’s financial
account.
viii. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and keep an up
to date records of all cheque, receipts of payments, and any funds generated either from
special supports, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever.
ix. S/he shall release financial allocation as impress for routine activities/expenditure.
x. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
4. CAMPUS PROGRAMME/PROJECT (OPERATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT)
OFFICER
The organization’s primary intention and aim for establishing this office shall be for the
purpose of facilitating practical and objective method of creating, initiating helpful ideas, that can foster
a more positive development, by means of creativity and the general implementation of worthwhile
“pro-poor” policies that can promote growth and socio-economic empowerment in all segments of the
organization. The responsibilities shall include:
i. S/he shall help in the supervision and co-ordination of such programmes as described
above as well as help in coordinating and administering a funded research study/activities or
group of associated activities.
ii. S/he shall ensure project planning, including preplanned work scope, study protocol, and
regulatory requirements.
iii. He or she shall help to plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive data collection and
analysis systems in support of any research protocol also may facilitate the collection and
analysis of research data or documentations.
iv. Co-ordinates the procurement and disposition of research facilities and/or equipment, establish
and co-ordinate logistical arrangements for research subjects and outreach activities, as
appropriate to the frame or research structures of the organization.
v. Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation research and data collection activities,
act as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the
principal operational liaison for other research organizations, funding donor agencies and
regulating bodies.
vi. Recruit, instruct and co-ordinate research subjects and for volunteers that may be resourceful
in carrying out the programmes, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope.
vii. Plan and co-ordinate the staffing of research studies, to include the recruitment and
administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity.
viii. Provide administrative and fiscal support to investigators and research team members,
establish budget and financial reporting procedures, and monitor and control the unit
expenditure.
ix. Assist in the development and writing of grant proposals and for business plans for specific
research projects either to bigger corporations, foundations or governmental bodies.
x. Supervise and coordinate the provision of support services to investigators and researchers in
the organization.
xi. S/he shall monitor the progress, growth of research activities, develop ad-hoc reports as
required to that purpose.
xii. Shall organize and facilitate meetings, conferences and other events associated with research
activities, may perform and/or co-ordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research
objective.
The officer shall be appointed to carry out other special duties as assigned by the executive
committee.
5. CAMPUS LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY OFFICERS
The legal and advocacy coordinator shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignment
within the organization at the campus level. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other
legal personnel the organization, where necessary
The duties and responsibilities among others shall be:
i. S/he shall be responsible in handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs, at the
campus level.
ii. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information
that can generate any form of legal implication.
iii. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as needed
for any such case(s), or as the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such
issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel set
up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case.
iv. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s) as
legal suit and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of
person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such
issues or cases in the constitution.
v. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries,
documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization,
with knowledge of team leader
vi. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within the
organization.
ARTICLE 12
SPECIAL CLAUSE
1. The income and property of the INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION, howsoever derived, shall be applied solely towards
the promotion of the Aims and Objectives of the Foundation as set forth in this Constitution,
and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred, directly or indirectly, by way of dividend,
bonus, or otherwise howsoever by way of profit, to the members of the Foundation.
2. PROVIDED THAT nothing herein shall prevent the payment, in good faith, of reasonable and
proper remuneration to any officer or servant of the Foundation in return for service actually
rendered to the foundation. But no member of the Executive Council or the Board of Trustees
shall be appointed to any salaried office of the Foundation or any office of the Foundation paid
by fees; and no remuneration or other benefit in money shall be given by the Foundation to
any member of such Executive Council or the Board of Trustees except in repayment of out of
pocket expenses or reasonable and proper rent for premises demised or let to the Foundation,
provision last aforesaid shall not apply to any payment made by the Foundation to any
Company for goods or services received and in which Company such member holds not more
than one hundredth part of the share capital. Such member shall not be bound to account for
any share of profits he may receive in respect of any such payment.
3. No addition, alteration, or amendment made to or in the Rules and Regulations and the
Constitution for the time being in force shall take effect unless the same have been previously
submitted to and approved by the Registrar-General.
4. In the event of a winding up or dissolution of the Foundation, after the satisfaction of all its
just debts and liabilities, any property whatsoever remaining SHALL NOT be shared to or
distributed among the members of the Foundation but shall be given or transferred to some
other institution or their income and property amongst its or their members to the extent as is
imposed on the Foundation under or by virtue of the SPECIAL CLAUSE hereof,.This
constitution is hereby adopted for the organization by the undersigned signatories.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

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Constitution of the Global Community Health Foundation

  • 1. THE CONSTITUTION OF THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION PREAMBLE Whereas we, the members of THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION passed a resolution to establish this Foundation in Nigeria in order to pursue the objectives hereunder listed. Now, we the members of THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION do make and adopt this Constitution as a guide for the activities of the Foundation and the actions of its functionaries and members. This constitution shall be the ultimate test of validity for the actions and activities of the members and officers of the Foundation. ARTICLE 1 1. Name: The name of this Foundation shall be THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION (hereinafter referred to as “the foundation” in this Constitution). 2. Motto: The motto of the Foundation shall be, Health, Wealth and Peace for all. 3. Vision Statement: Total health for total humanity with socio- economic empowerment of the global citizenry on a solid foundation of self-reliant organization. 4. Spiritual Statement: That the total man’s/woman’s body, mind, heart and spirit, live, learn, love and leaves a legacy through self and collective discovery of need, talent, passion and conscience guided by attributes of discipline, vision, passion and conscience in order to supremely maximize his/her capacities of physical intelligence, mental intelligence, emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence. 5. Mission Statement: “towards building a solid foundation of health, wealth, gender equality, and peace for generations through best innovative practices and multi-sectoral and inter-disciplinary integration and networking”. 6. Registered Office: The Head Office of the Foundation shall be situated in Nigeria. ARTICLE 2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION. AIMS: 1. Provision of child welfare care. 2. Provision of environmental and related health. 3. Leadership, modeling, Research and Authoring. 4. Provision of micro-credit financing. 5. Provision of Reproductive and Family health. 6. Human / technology Capital and Resources development. 7. Environmental and Occupational Health / Agricultural practices. 8. Women empowerment/ Gender Equity. 9. Peace, democracy and good governance. 10. Outreach and follow-up . 11. Statistics and Demographic health.
  • 2. 12. Provision of Natural and Homeopathic Health. 13. Provision of Financial and Policy Management /Health care strengthening system. 14. Provision of Social and Rehabilitative Medicine practices OBJECTIVES. 1. To develop an organizational structure for Diseases and Community Development Research Institute substantially similar to that which obtains in institutes of similar nature all over the world; 2. To design new curricula and training programmes for physicians scientists, nurses, students and other health care providers, as well as for persons afflicted with infectious diseases; 3. To develop drugs, cures, treatments, therapies, medications and the like for the prevention, management and treatment of infectious diseases including, but not limited to, HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, diarrhea diseases; 4. To conduct Phases I – III clinical trials of and for new and existing vaccines, drugs, cures, treatments, therapies, medications and the like for the prevention, management and treatment of diseases generally; 5. To establish, nurture and develop links and contacts with other institutes or organizations (civil society and multiplier organizations) that conduct and/or support diseases and community development research whether in Nigeria or elsewhere; 6. To assist in the provision of programmes of preventive healthcare and medical services to rural dwellers, especially with regard to HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as well as other emerging and reemerging diseases of reproductive and environmental health; 7. To assist in the improvement of the state of healthcare delivery by: a. Educating people on health-related issues in both urban and rural communities b. Establishing and managing programmes for improved water supply c. Establishing and managing programme for improved environmental sanitation d. Establishing and managing clinics to improve public assess to healthcare e. Establishing and managing programmes for improved nutrition especially in rural communities including school health programmes 8. To assist with the provision of care and education for orphans of HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable children (OVC) 9. To establish, promote and manage Micro-Credit Financing Schemes in form of small to medium size empowerment grant programmes enterprises aimed at providing financial assistance to qualifying individuals and organizations as a means of alleviating poverty. 10. To assist in the promotion of Human / Technology Capital and Resources Development (educational and skills acquisition) including scholarship awards , supply of books other library and scientific etc to educational institutions at all levels in rural and urban areas. 11. To assist in the promotion/establishment of peace, democracy and good governance and encourage participation in leadership by women and other minorities. 12. To establish, promote and manage college funds for the benefit of the qualifying students 13. To establish, promote programmes and provide counselling for conflict management, conflict resolution, post conflict recovery and improved understanding with tolerance among different socio-ethnic cultures within the communities 14. Consistent with the foregoing, to
  • 3. (a) Organize colloquiums, seminars, symposia and other activities; and (b) Make grants or distributions to individuals in support of programmes and activities which have educational, scientific and/or charitable purpose; 15. To receive property by gift, devise or bequest, invest and reinvest the same, and apply the income and principal thereof, as the Board of Trustees may from time to time determine; 16. To take any and all actions and to conduct any and all activities as shall from time to time be found appropriate in connection with the foregoing purposes of the Foundation. The Foundation may maintain close working relations with any organization or institution in furtherance of any of the forgoing purposes. ARTICLE 3 MEMBERSHIP 1. Membership of the Foundation shall consist of persons who sign this constitution and such persons as the Foundation may from time to time admit as members upon such terms and conditions as the Foundation may deem fit and appropriate in the circumstances. 2. Honorary, Associate or Corporate members may be admitted upon the approval in writing of the Board of Trustees ARTICLE 4. There shall be an international, national, zonal and campus executive council. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 1. The Officers of the Foundation shall be the following; President, Deputy President, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Programmes (Including Programmes Managers of Reproductive Health, Environmental and Related Health, Micro-Credit Financing, Women Empowerment/Gender Equality, Peace, Democracy and Good Governance and Human Capital and Resource Development), Director of Media and Relations, Director of Administration and Finance and Director of Legal Affairs and Advocacy (at the national level). For the zonal and campus level these are: Team Leader, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Treasurer, Programmes Officer, Programme assistant and Legal Adviser. 2. The Founder of the Foundation, Dr. Henry Akpojubaro Efegbere shall be the first President of the Foundation. 3. The Board of Trustees (BOT) shall appoint external Auditors and legal advisers to the Foundation as may be necessary, and shall be at liberty to define the functions of the officers and any committee(s) that may be set up. ARTICLE 5 APPOINTMENT AND TENURE OF TRUSTEES 1. The members of the Foundation shall from time to time appoint members of the public of the highest social standing and personal integrity to serve in the Board of Trustees of the Foundation. Provided that no such persons shall be appointed to the board of trustees, where such a person is: (a) Been declared bankrupt (b) Insane (c) Less than eighteen years of age (d) An ex-convict.
  • 4. 2. The number of trustees constituting the board shall not be less than three. Subject to such limitation, the number of trustees shall be determined from time to time by two third (2/3) majority of members of the foundation. 3. The founder of the foundation shall hold office, except when he decides otherwise for the good of the foundation to allow for change of leadership , in consultation and approval by / with the BOT. 4. Any member of the board of trustees, subject to Article 5 (3) above shall only be removed at a general meeting, where a simple majority of the members, present and voting so decides, and where there is a tie the president shall have the right to the deciding vote. Provided that this clause shall be subject only and only to this article and no other. 5. If the position of a Trustee becomes vacant for any reason whatsoever, the Board of Trustees shall appoint a replacement Trustee to serve in the place of the departing Trustees as may be determined provided that if the vacancy so created by the departing Trustee shall cause the number of Trustees to become less than three (3). This shall be in consultation with the governing council (Board of Directors). 6. Succeeding Trustee(s) shall be as established by this Constitution. The date of commencement of the tenure of the above named Trustees shall be the date of registration of the Incorporated Trustees of the Foundation, provided that any act done by the above named Trustees on behalf, or in the name, of the Foundation prior to such date of registration shall be deemed to have been done with proper authority. 7. Members of the Board of Trustees shall not be entitled to any remuneration whatsoever other than in reimbursement for reasonable out of pocket expenses as well as reasonable honoraria for services rendered to the Foundation. ARTICLE 6 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 1. There shall be an Executive (Governing) Council of the Foundation, which shall be made up of at least nine members to be appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Executive Council shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Foundation. ARTICLE 7 BOARD OF TRUSTEES The control and management of the business and affairs of the Foundation and the disposal of the Foundation’s properties and funds shall be vested in the Board of Trustees. In furtherance of the above objectives and the purposes of the Foundation, the Board of Trustees shall: 1. Have the power to create Committees to carry out the objectives and purposes of the Foundation 2. Have the responsibility either in their collective capacity or in their respective capacities to advise the Foundation on any matter referred to them either by the Board or the President of the Foundation. 3. Have the power to apply the income and resources of the Foundation either directly or through contributions to any charitable organization or organizations exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, and engage in any lawful activity for which non- profit corporations may be organized under the law. 4. Formulate each year, standing policy (ies) on the following issues; (a) Foundation activities, and (b) Selection of projects for funding and/or implementation
  • 5. ARTICLE 8 USE AND CUSTODY OF THE COMMON SEAL The common seal of the Foundation shall be used solely for the purpose of the Foundation and shall be in the custody of the President or the Secretary or the custody of any other persons to whom the Board of Trustees (BOT) may delegate this responsibility. ARTICLE 9 MEETINGS OF THE FOUNDATION 1. The foundation shall hold a general meeting of its members not less than once in each calendar year, and hold any additional meeting when fifty (50) percent of the members resolve that such additional meeting should be held. 2. The Board of Trustees shall hold a meeting at least two (2) times in each calendar year; provided that the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees may, at any time, convene a meeting of the Board of Trustees at such place and time as may be deemed reasonable. 3. Participation in a meeting of the Board of Trustees may occur by conference, telephone or other reasonable methods as the Board may determine. ARTICLE 10 DUTIES OF OFFICERS POSITIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL: i. All officers, not including the founding president/CEO and members of BOT, must have applied officially for their choice post, and supporting credentials submitted, before being found worthy of the appointment to the post occupied after interview by board of trustees and results ratified by international advisory board or any other board/committee that may be set up by the board of trustees. ii. The document of conditions of service for staff/volunteers may be used (referred to) to complement the interpretation/implementation of the BOGC offices and respective responsibilities and welfare. Otherwise the BOT decision over rules. iii. All executive members other than members of the Board of Trustees, shall hold office for a minimal provisional period of 6 months and maximum of 12 months before they are given a letter of appointment if found worthy. iv. Each office or the activities of the officers thereto shall be reviewed bi-annually (every 6 months) and if found worthy shall be appreciated and commended, and where found otherwise (inefficient) shall be replaced as determined by the BOT in collaboration with executive committee. 1. GOVERNING / EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. The Governing Executive Council shall comprise of the officers in 1.0 to 13.0 hereunder. 1.0 PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The role of the CEO/President of the organization is to oversee the entire welfare of the organization programmes/projects, chair meetings and also act as the public leader, role model of the organization. He shall perform the following tasks: i. The President of the Foundation shall preside over all meetings, both general and executive. ii. The President shall have the power to overrule minor or controversial issues. The President’s ruling on all issues shall be final. iii. The President’s position shall not be subject to any mandatory resignation, retirement or re- election procedure notwithstanding any thing to the contrary in this constitution. iv. The president in consultation with the Board of Trustees shall have the powers to take any decision, constitute or employ any process or procedure with an aim to achieving any of the
  • 6. aims and objectives of the foundation notwithstanding that such power is not set out in this Constitution. v. S/he shall spend quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the progress of the organization. vi. Deal with the media in liaison with the media and relations officer in the organization. vii. S/he also shall deal with disciplinary issues and problems any member, or executive members may have in liaison with the Board of trustees, Board of Governing council or the General and Finance Committee/ Disciplinary committee as may be stated in the organization’s constitution. viii. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the organization, although may be represented by the Deputy President or/and the Secretary General when necessary. ix. The president shall ensure an atmosphere of co-operation, peace and good governance among the members and the members of the executive at all levels (International, National, Zonal, State and LGAs.) x. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 2.0 DEPUTY PRESIDENT/ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Deputy President performs the same role and plays it when the President is not available and permission granted for such authority, which are stated below: i. S/he shall be appointed as chairperson/supervisor of the committee on programmes (supervision and management), an arm of the organization that helps in the development and monitoring of all the organization’s projects across the world. ii. Conveys and chairs meetings of the Executive Committee, and Chairs the general meeting of the membership by permission of or in the absence of the President iii. S/he shall spend his quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the progress of the organization. iv. Deals with the media in liaison with the media and relations Director in the organization. v. S/he also deals with disciplinary issues and problems any member(s), or executive member(s) may have in liaison with The Board of Trustees, Board of Governing Council or the General and finance (disciplinary) committee as may be stated in the organization’s constitution. vi. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the organization, although may be represented by the Secretary General when necessary. vii. The Deputy President shall ensure an atmosphere of co-operation, peace and good governance among the members and the members of the executive at all levels (International, National, Zonal, State and LGA) viii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 3.0 SECRETARY General Secretary shall ensure effective supervision of administrative protocols and duties. The responsibilities among others shall be: i. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings and this shall be with the assistance and joint effort with other officers as and when necessary. ii. The General Secretary shall also follow up all tasks and decisions that come out of meetings, and make sure they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close inter-relationship with the officer(s) that is/are directly involved or affected. iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including the monthly, quarterly or bi-annual annual, reports; this shall be done by working in close contact with the other executives in updating latest information and developments.
  • 7. iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings; therefore, s/he must be very current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting. v. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the general meetings. vi. S/he shall help in proper recording and keeping of the members full records and files as the database to the organization, as well as documentation of organization’s activities vii. The secretary shall help in managing the organization office, thus help in receiving incoming call/messages (be it electronic/printed) and respond to them. viii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 4.0 DEPUTY SECRETARY The Deputy Secretary shall perform the same roles as secretary whenever the general secretary is unavoidably absent and/or delegate his responsibility to his deputy. S/he shall also be one of the members of committee on programmes/projects (Supervision and management). His or her other roles are stated as below: i. Keeping members informed about the schedule of meetings, and this shall be with the assistance and joint effort with other executive officers. ii. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decisions that come out of meetings, makes sure they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by keeping a prompt and close contact with the officer(s) that is/are directly or indirectly involved or affected. iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including the monthly, quarterly, bi-annual annual, report, this shall be done by working in close contact with the other executives in updating latest information and developments. iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings, therefore, he must be very current with activities of the other executives in planning for any meeting. v. The deputy secretary shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the general meetings. Proper keeping of the members’ full records and files and documentation of organization activities. vi. The secretary shall help in managing the organization’s office, thus, help in receiving incoming calls/massages (be it electronic/printed) and respond to them. vii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 5.0 TREASURER The treasurer is responsible for managing and banking the monies of the organization in collaboration with the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF). S/he must be able to account for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual basis, thus there must be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall include: i. Opening bank Accounts and follow up bank transactions ii. S/he shall also be responsible for paying all the bills for the organization within the budget as approved by the working committees (general purpose and finance, fund raising, programmes and organizing) with the full approval of the board of governing council (BOGC) and Trustees (BOT) iii. S/he shall also keep the other executives and membership up to date about the financial status of the organization. iv. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the cheque book of the organization’s financial account.
  • 8. v. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and keep an up to date records of all cheques, receipts of payments, and any funds generated either from special supporters, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever. vi. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 6.0 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE S/he shall work closely with the treasurer, and the different working committees in managing the organization’s finances. His or her roles include: i. Help in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the organization. ii. Making sure the organization is audited (external auditor may involved) with the assistance of the Treasurer and the annual financial statements (including Balance sheet, Profit and Loss Account, etc) are drawn up/updated, and also presented to the executive committee before any annual general meeting (AGM) or as may be demanded for. iii. S/he with the assistance of the members committees on General purpose and finance, fund raising, programmes, and organizing shall draw up the organization’s budget and present to the Governing Council at least a month (or as when necessary) before the BOGC and BOT meeting. iv. Any other duties there may be assigned to him or her from time to time 7.0 DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS S/he shall provide communication services to the organization by giving advice to the management for effective planning and implementing programmes that are community-friendly. His or her roles include; i. Monitor public opinion about the organization on any issue. ii. Advise the management on policy issues and communication strategies. iii. Plan public relations programmes including preparing cost budget within his/her section. iv. Evaluate communication activities and recommend future actions. v. Conduct internal communication courses, workshops and media training when necessary through the assistance of the Programme committee. Or other resource persons as may be hired with approval of the BOT vi. Oversee use of visual and audio electronic materials, including managing an Internet website. vii. Write speeches, prepare visual aids and make public presentations when needed. viii. Liaise with the media, i.e. respond to enquiries, and arrange interviews with Journalists prepare and distribute news releases and make statement on behalf of the organization. ix. Write, edit and arrange production of printed materials such as newsletters, house magazine, pamphlets and brochures. x. Liaise with the public and respond to enquiries. xi. Present arguments on behalf of the organization (lobbying) to other organizations; including the federal, state, local government and special interest groups, locally or internationally. xii. Lobbying through other relevant officers deemed fit as “gateway” to achieving this task. xiii. Charismatically through the “game of power”/politics lure partners for community development business. xiv. Shall advice/suggest to BOGC, be it at zonal or state, on how and what approaches shall earn the GCHF any contract.
  • 9. xv. A database should be kept of possible adaptable strategies for GCHF useable for achieving our end target of breaking in to “non-conforming” organizations. This database shall be classified as “Classified Strategic Intelligence (CSI)”. xvi. Marketing/Communications skills are highly recommended and should be deliberately developed or learned. xvii. And other duties that may be assigned to him or her from time to time. 8.0 DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES/ PROJECTS The programme Director is the technical officer and the supervisor to the GCHF’s programmes to which the focus and operation of the organization is directed. This position has three key areas of responsibilities, which are enumerated below for proper understanding of office duties. They are: 1. Programme/Co-ordination and supervision (headed in each geopolitical/campus zone by the zonal team leader/programme officer) 2. Field outreach/onsite propagation – (headed in each geopolitical zone/campus by the zonal/campus team leader/programme officer) 3. General responsibilities in office. 8.1 PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION The organization’s work requires a close monitoring and consistent examination in order to properly access the level of development and the progressive growth of all its segments. The programme Director, therefore, shall be there on-site in person or through his/her zonal/campus representative (see above) to offer various forms of: i. Facilitating mechanisms for creativity ii. Informative and objective assistance iii. Responsive attention to critical or immediate needs required. iv. Project methodologies that enhance effective and efficient management of the programme/activity. 8.2 FIELD OUTREACH/ONSITE PROPAGATION The project director must be available in person or through his or her zonal/campus representative and work hand-in-hand with other executive Officers in the various outreach programmes (onsite) as may be required. His/her responsibilities shall include the following: I. Supporting the organization’s projects and field outreach as may be required, this shall be done by the consistent assessment of the project work, paying visits and monitoring of field programmes, examining the level of development, taking regular records of the level of growth and reporting such progress to the executive committee for analysis and cross examination. II. Keeping a comprehensive report of growth curve of the various projects and programmes. Thus present such report including any limitation, problems/cost analysis of any/ further development from any programme/project carried out. This shall form a database for future use. a. Undertaking outreach/field projects and activities within the marked out community as may be assigned. b. Work as a team, along with other officers and also keeping a consistent flow of information between him and the relevant project officers at all levels/cadres for proper and progressive development.
  • 10. c. Attending community meetings or congress on various community issues on behalf of the organization for smooth inter-relationship between the community and the organization. d. Work along with the members of the committee on programmes/projects (development and management) as well as be present in all meeting and also keep all records of all information/minutes and important documents. e. S/he shall prepare the agenda of meetings for the programme committee within his/her jurisdiction of responsibility, or same function may be delegated as and when necessary for efficiency reasons. f. S/he shall present a comprehensive report of all the programmes planned or developed to the committee on programme, the president and BOT for assessment and recommendations including the cost analysis of the proposed project(s). g. S/he shall be conversant with the responsibilities of the director of media and relations duty for harmony. h. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her. 8.3 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN OFFICE S/he shall support the implementation of the goals, and objectives of the organization through the close guidance and direction of the executive team and the programmes committee (management), this shall be done by: i. being primarily involved with operation and research development (including activities like initiating research protocol, and the establishment of operating policy and procedures, procurement of research facilities, administrative and fiscal support to research team members as well as writing proposals and organizing meetings). ii. Providing guidance to all temporary, ad-hoc or contract staffs or volunteers as required for efficient achievement. iii. Developing monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports template and offices systems for use by the contracted resources/affected offices. iv. Assisting the other executives in carrying out proper pre-meeting (pre-planning assessment and analysis as may be required. v. Working in close contact with the president/CEO and the committee members for efficiency. vi. Conducting effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation of each programme including pre- testing before implementation. vii. And any other duties that may be assigned. NB. There are several departments/sub-directorate of programme offices, though not water tight, which include: i. Programme Manager, Reproductive Health. ii. Programme Manager, Environmental and Related Health. iii. Programme Manager, Micro-Credit Financing. iv. Programme Manager, Human Resource Development. v. Programme Manager, Women Empowerment/Gender Equality. vi. Programme Manager, Peace, Democracy and Good Governance. vii. Programme Manager, Pediatric and Child Welfare care. viii. Programme Manager, Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC). ix. Programme Manager, Agricultural Practices. x. Programme Manager, Technology Resource Development. xi. Programme Manager, Leadership, Modeling, Lettering/Authoring.
  • 11. These offices shall have their responsibilities similar to the Director of Programmes and as may be instructed by the Director of Programme within the confinement of this constitution. That is the roles and responsibilities may vary with time so far in harmony with the aims and objectives of this organization. 9.0. DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY The legal and advocacy director shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignments within the organization. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel within the organization (National, Zonal and Campus), and this includes, among others, the assistant legal officer. The duties and responsibilities among others shall be: i. Working effectively in liaison with the Assistant Legal Officer, shall be responsible in handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs. ii. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information that can generate any form(s) of legal implication, libel, and court litigation. iii. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as needed for any such case(s), or as the need (case) demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case. iv. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s) as legal suit, libel, defence and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such issues or cases in the constitution. v. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries, documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization, therefore, S/he shall work in liaison with the media and relations director who is solely responsible for inter-networking with other sister institutions originating from public-private sectors partnership and stakeholders. vi. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within the organization. 9.1 ASSISTANT LEGAL DIRECTOR The Assistant Legal Director collaborates with the director of legal affairs and advocacy in performing other legal duties and any such that relates to their department and responsibilities, nevertheless, they shall both work in liaison with the other officers that may be directly or indirectly involved with such legal matters. 10.0 GENERAL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE The membership of this committee shall include BOT, BOGC Internet ADB the responsibilities of this committee shall be influenced, in collaborative consultations with other relevant offices including the legal affairs and advocacy, as defined by the use of the term “general” by BOT to include: (a) matters on staff (salaried and non-salaried) welfare/benefit (b) disciplinary measures on erring BOGC members at international, national, zonal/campus, state or LGAs i.e. as a disciplinary committee (c) matters on volunteerism/volunteers welfare/benefits (d) general membership (e) as unfolding events may in the future determine and such events verified and approved by/known to the BOT. The term finance as used by GCHF shall include, among other meanings interpreted as seemed appropriate or necessary by the BOT or national BOGC, issues related to the fund-raising, programmes and organizing committees and all incomes/expenditures on behalf of the GCHF. The committee’s over-seeing responsibilities include:
  • 12. i. Enforcing proper implementation and transparent accountability of all the offices ranging from the National, zonal, state, campus and international advisory board/patrons. ii. All issues as related to definition of “general” as above iii. To give advise/suggestions on any foreseeable breach of constitution as related to their jurisdictional responsibilities iv. Quick response to presentation/explanation of GCHF documents/records as demanded on everyday, monthly, quarterly, annually, or as necessary. v. Build a database on collated and verified general and finance intelligence. vi. In the event of inviting an independent, external investigators (CIDs, military or police – officers, etc) for objective situation investigations such arrangement must be done with the full knowledge and permission of the BOT and BOD/BOGC vii. Their decision for/against any opinion(s) shall be by democratic pattern of simple majority and when such decision(s) is/are queried / irresolvable the BOT over rules. viii. In the event of time or distance constraints the committee shall delegate her members on consultation with BOT/BOGC of that level to attend to jurisdictional issues at zonal/campus, state or LGA level. x. And other duties that may be assigned to the committee from time to time. 11.0 FUND RAISING COMMITTEE The membership of this committee shall consist of BOT, BOGC, and International Advisory Board (IAB). This committee shall be involved with the responsibility of fund/property/resources generation from individual(s) or corporate bodies in form of gift, devise or bequest. The committee shall: i. Research, plan and implement corporate funding strategies (i.e. corporate sponsorships for events, conferences, workshops/seminars and other projects). ii. Research prospective foundation sources and prepares grant application proposals as necessary. iii. Plan capital campaign strategies, including the establishment of goals, campaign strategies, etc. iv. Design and implement credit schemes/packages, in liaison with the treasurer, Director of Administration and Finance and the other working committees v. Manage and track monies and pledges made to the organizations. vi. Keep the management organized and updated on issues relating to funds and funds generated. vii. Help to prepare and manage approved annual fundraising budgets and timelines in conjunction with other officers including the treasurer, director of administration and finance and the committees viii. Research and co-ordinate the development and implementation of selected “special projects” fund raising activities. ix. Shall perform other related duties as assigned from time to time. 12.0 PROGRAMMES COMMITTEE The membership of the committee shall comprise members of (a) BOT, (b) BOGC and (c) International Advisory Board (IAB). This committee in charge of event supervision and co-ordination shall among other things, that pertain to event management, help in; i. Maintaining accurate records in regards to expenditures/expenses per activity and event statistics and subsequently submits to the BOGC and BOT.
  • 13. ii. Also shall help to develop, maintain and update comprehensive organizational database from previous events. iii. Providing the organization with monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annual summary information about events via the executive committee to the council. iv. It shall develop proposals along with the fund raising committee for programme event funding including individuals, corporations and foundations as needs demand. v. Handling, overseeing, and managing all events/activities which includes among others, budgeting, resource speakers, facilitators, special invitees, travel arrangement, staffing, inter-governmental arrangements in respects to any policy/requirement for foreigner’s participation in events (this shall be done in liaison with the director of media and relations vi. It shall recruit, develop, orientate and also mentor leaders/coordinators through short-time trainings and orientation, regular contacts and flow of communications in liaison with the programme director. vii. It shall create ideas for growth within the programme that will ensure the success of every event organized. viii. Perform ongoing assessment of all events/staff to serve within the organization in order to best provide for their needs. ix. It shall serve as liaison between all events/staff and the entire organization at large. Provided that, x. In the event of time and distance constraints, the committee shall delegate her member(s) to attend to jurisdictional issues at zonal, state campus levels. 13.0 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Members shall include; (a) BOGC, (b) BOT, (c) International Advisory Board (IAB) Responsibilities include: i. Organizing award/prize giving events ii. Collaborate with other committees in executing their programmes iii. Other responsibilities as may be appointed from time to time. 14.0 INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE/ PATRONS I. To Play fatherly and motherly role of nurturing and promoting the organization in their best capacity ,personally and officially, for the championing of humanity agenda. This shall include counseling and advice ii To Correct and rebuke with love wrong practices and practioners observed in the course of their duty. This must be in the light of the constitution and jointly with the boards of trustees and governing council iii To undertake any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the board of trustees NATIONAL/COUNTRY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. The National Executive Council shall comprise of the officers specified in Articles 13.0.1 to 6 hereunder. 1. COUNTRY TEAM LEADER: The zonal team leader acting with responsibilities similar to the National President at the Zonal Level shall undertake the following responsibilities i. Convey and chair meetings at the zonal levels
  • 14. ii. S/he shall spend his/her quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the progress of the organization iii. Deal with the media in liaison with the National Media and Relations Director, Secretary or the BOGC and other relevant /affected offices at state, campus or LGA level iv. S/he also deal with disciplinary issues and problems any member, or executive member may have at zonal, campus, state, LGA and in the case of unresolved issues such are finalized at the BOT level. And this shall be necessary after all channels of resolutions as provided by the constitution are exercised. v. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the organization, as may be represented by the secretary or any delegated officer. vi. S/he shall ensure an atmosphere of cooperation, peace and good governance among the general membership and the members of the executive at all levels. vii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 2. COUNTRY SECRETARY S/he is regarded as the administrator in the organization, ensuring an effective supervision of the administrative protocols and duties. The responsibilities include the following: i. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings, all though this shall be with the assistance and in joint effort with other officers as and when necessary. ii. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decision that come out of meetings, and make sure they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close interpersonal relationship with the officer(s) that is/are involved or affected. iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including monthly, quarterly or bi-annual, annually reports this shall be done by working in close contact with the other executives in updating latest information and development. iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings; therefore, he must be very current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting. v. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the general meetings. vi. S/he shall help in proper keeping/recording of the members/activities/projects full records details as database of the organization, and this is in liaison with the programme officer. vii. S/he shall help in managing the organization office, thus, help in receiving incoming calls/messages (electronic/printed) responds to correspondence. 3. DEPUTY SECRETARY. He or she shall perform the same roles as the secretary, whenever the secretary is unavoidably absent and or delegates his or her duties to the deputy secretary. 4. COUNTRY TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY. The treasurer is responsible for managing the monies of the organization. S/he must be able to account for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual bases, thus there must be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall include: i. Open bank account at the zonal level ii. Helps in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the organization. iii. The treasurer shall also be responsible in paying all the bills for the organization within the budget as approved by the members of the working committees (general purpose and finance, fund raising programmes and organizing) with the full approval of the board of governing council (BOGC) and board of trustees (BOT)
  • 15. iv. S/he shall also keep the executives and member up to date about the financial status of the organization. v. Making sure the organization is audited and the annual financial statements collected and presented to the executive committee before the annual general meeting (AGM). vi. The treasurer with assistance of the members of working committees shall draw up the organization’s budget and present to the council at least a month or as when demand before the BOGC (BOT) and BOT meeting. vii. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the cheque book of the organization financial account. viii. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and keep an up to date records of all cheque, receipts of payments, and any funds generated either from special supports, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever. ix. S/he shall release a financial allocation as impress to the different offices as defined by approved budget. x. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 5. COUNTRY PROGRAMME/PROJECT (OPERATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT) OFFICER/ PROGRAMME ASSISTANT. The organization’s primary intention and aim for establishing this office shall be for the purpose of facilitating practical and objective method of creating, initiating helpful ideas, that can foster a more positive development, by means of creativity and the general implementation of worthwhile “pro-poor” policies that can promote growth and socio-economic empowerment in all segment of the organization. The responsibilities shall include: i. S/he shall help in the supervision and co-ordination of such programmes as described above as well as helps in coordinating and administering a funded research study/activities or group of associated activities. ii. S/he shall ensure project planning, including preplanned work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements. iii. He or she shall help to plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive data collection and analysis systems in support of any research protocol also may facilitate the collection and analysis of research data or documentations. iv. Co-ordinates the procurement and disposition of research facilities and/or equipment, establishes and co-ordinates logistical arrangements for research subjects and outreach activities, as appropriate to the frame or research structures of the organization. v. Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation research and data collection activities, act as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the principal operational liaison for other research organizations, funding donor agencies and regulating bodies. vi. Recruit, instruct and co-ordinate research subjects and for volunteers that may be resourceful in carrying out the programmes, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope. vii. Plan and co-ordinate the staffing of research work, to include the recruitment and administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity. viii. Provide administrative and fiscal support to investigators and research team members, establish budget and financial reporting procedures, and monitor and control the unit expenditure.
  • 16. ix. Assist in the development and writing of grant proposals and for business plans for specific research projects either to bigger corporations, foundations or governmental bodies. x. S/he supervises and co-ordinate the provision of support services to investigators and researchers in the organization. xi. S/he shall monitor the progress, growth of research activities; develop ad-hoc reports as required for that purpose. xii. Shall organize and facilitate meetings, conferences and other events associated with research activities, and may perform and/or co-ordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objective. xiii. The officer shall be appointed to carry out other special duties as assigned by the executive committee. 6. COUNTRY LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY OFFICER The legal and advocacy coordinator shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignment within the organization. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel within the organization The duties and responsibilities among others shall be: i. S/he shall be responsible for handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs. ii. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information that can generate any forms of legal implication, libel, and court litigation. iii. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as needed for any such case(s), or as the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case. iv. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s) as legal suit, and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such issues or cases in the constitution. v. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries, documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization therefore, with knowledge of team lead vi. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within the organization. THE ZONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. This shall comprise of the officers specified in 7 to 11 hereunder. 7. ZONAL TEAM LEADER: The zonal team leader acting with responsibilities similar to the National President at the Zonal Level shall undertake the following responsibilities i. Convey and chair meetings at the zonal levels ii. S/he shall spend his/her quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the progress of the organization iii. Deal with the media in liaison with the National Media and Relations Director, Secretary or the BOGC and other relevant /affected offices at state, campus or LGA level. iv. S/he also deal with disciplinary issues and problems any member, or executive member may have at zonal, campus, state, LGA and in the case of unresolved issues such are finalized at the BOT level. And this shall be necessary after all channels of resolutions as provided by the constitution are exercised.
  • 17. v. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the organization, as may be represented by the secretary or any delegated officer. vi. S/he shall ensure an atmosphere of cooperation, peace and good governance among the general membership and the members of the executive at all levels. vii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 8. ZONAL SECRETARY S/he is regarded as the administrator in the organization, ensuring an effective supervision of the administrative protocols and duties. The responsibilities include the following: viii. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings, all though this shall be with the assistance and in joint effort with other officers as and when necessary. ix. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decision that come out of meetings, and make sure they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close interpersonal relationship with the officer(s) that is/are involved or affected. x. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including monthly, quarterly or bi-annual, annually reports this shall be done by working in close contact with the other executives in updating latest information and development. xi. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings, therefore, he must be very current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting. xii. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the general meetings. xiii. S/he shall help in proper keeping/recording of the members/activities/projects full records details as database of the organization, and this is in liaison with the programme officer. xiv. S/he shall help in managing the organization office, thus, help in receiving incoming calls/messages (electronic/printed) responds to correspondence. 9. ZONAL TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY The treasurer is responsible for managing the monies of the organization. S/he must be able to account for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual bases, thus there must be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall include: xi. Open bank account at the zonal level xii. Helps in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the organization. xiii. The treasurer shall also be responsible in paying all the bills for the organization within the budget as approved by the members of the working committees (general purpose and finance, fund raising programmes and organizing) with the full approval of the board of governing council (BOGC) and board of trustees (BOT) xiv. S/he shall also keep the executives and member up to date about the financial status of the organization. xv. Making sure the organization is audited and the annual financial statements collected and presented to the executive committee before the annual general meeting (AGM). xvi. The treasurer with assistance of the members of working committees shall draw up the organization’s budget and present to the council at least a month or as when demand before the BOGC (BOT) and BOT meeting. xvii. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the cheque book of the organization financial account.
  • 18. xviii. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and keep an up to date records of all cheque, receipts of payments, and any funds generated either from special supports, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever. xix. S/he shall release a financial allocation as impress to the different offices as defined by approved budget. xx. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 10. ZONAL PROGRAMME/PROJECT (OPERATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT) OFFICER The organization’s primary intention and aim for establishing this office shall be for the purpose of facilitating practical and objective method of creating, initiating helpful ideas, that can foster a more positive development, by means of creativity and the general implementation of worthwhile “pro-poor” policies that can promote growth and socio-economic empowerment in all segment of the organization. The responsibilities shall include: i. S/he shall help in the supervision and co-ordination of such programmes as described above as well as help in coordinating and administering a funded research study/activities or group of associated activities. ii. S/he shall ensure project planning, including preplanned work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements. iii. He or she shall help to plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive data collection and analysis systems in support of any research protocol also may facilitate the collection and analysis of research data or documentations. iv. Co-ordinates the procurement and disposition of research facilities and/or equipment, establishes and co-ordinates logistical arrangements for research subjects and outreach activities, as appropriate to the frame or research structures of the organization. v. Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation research and data collection activities, act as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the principal operational liaison for other research organizations, funding donor agencies and regulating bodies. vi. Recruit, instruct and co-ordinate research subjects and for volunteers that may be resourceful in carrying out the programmes, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope. vii. Plan and co-ordinate the staffing of research work, to include the recruitment and administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity. viii. Provide administrative and fiscal support to investigators and research team members, establish budget and financial reporting procedures, and monitor and control the unit expenditure. ix. Assist in the development and writing of grant proposals and for business plans for specific research projects either to bigger corporations, foundations or governmental bodies. x. S/he supervise and co-ordinate the provision of support services to investigators and researchers in the organization. xi. S/he shall monitor the progress, growth of research activities, develop ad-hoc reports as required for that purpose. xii. Shall organize and facilitate meetings, conferences and other events associated with research activities, and may perform and/or co-ordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objective. xiii. The officer shall be appointed to carry out other special duties as assigned by the executive committee.
  • 19. 11. ZONAL LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY OFFICER The legal and advocacy coordinator shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignment within the organization. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel within the organization The duties and responsibilities among others shall be: viii. S/he shall be responsible for handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs. ix. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information that can generate any forms of legal implication, libel, and court litigation. x. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as needed for any such case(s), or as the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case. xi. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s) as legal suit, and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such issues or cases in the constitution. xii. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries, documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization therefore, with knowledge of team lead xiii. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within the organization. CAMPUS EXECUTIVE 1. CAMPUS TEAM LEADER: The campus Team Leader acting with responsibilities similar to the National President at the Zonal Level shall undertake the following responsibilities i. Convey and chair meetings at the campus level. ii. S/he shall spent his/her quality time in strategizing and planning as well as monitoring the progress of the organization iii. Deal with the media in liaison with the National Media and Relations Director, Secretary or BOGC and other relevant /affected offices at states or LGA level iv. S/he also deal with disciplinary issues and problems any members, or executive members may have at zone, campus or state level and in the case of unresolved issues such are finalized at the BOT level after passing through all necessary channels of resolutions as provided by the constitution. v. S/he shall speak at other meetings, events or any special occasion on behalf of the organization, although may be represented by the secretary or any delegated officer. vi. S/he shall ensure an atmosphere of cooperation, peace and good governance among the general membership and the members of the executive at all levels. vii. Other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 2. CAMPUS SECRETARY S/he is regarded as the administrator in the organization, ensuring an effective supervision of the administrative protocols and duties. The responsibilities include the following: i. Keep members informed about the schedule of meetings, all though this shall be with the assistance and joint effort with other officers as and when necessary.
  • 20. ii. S/he shall also follow up all tasks and decision that come out of meetings, and make sure they are adequately implemented. This shall be done by maintaining prompt and close interpersonal relationship with the officer(s) that is/are involved or affected. iii. S/he shall be involved in writing the organizational reports, including monthly, quarterly or bi- annual and annual reports shall be done by working in close contact with the other executives in updating latest information and developments. iv. S/he shall be responsible in drawing up agenda for meetings, therefore, s/he must be very current with the activities of other executives in planning for any meeting. v. S/he shall also be responsible in taking minutes of the executive meetings and of the general meetings. vi. S/he shall help in proper keeping/recording of the members/activities/projects full records details as database of the organization. vii. S/he shall help in managing the organization office, thus, help in receiving incoming calls/messages (be it electronic/printed) and respond to correspondence. viii. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 3. CAMPUS TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY The treasurer is responsible for managing the monies of the organization. S/he must be able to account for all funds raised and spent within the organization on a monthly and annual bases, thus there must be proper recording of all incomes and expenditures. The responsibilities and duties shall include: i. Open bank account at the campus level ii. Help in keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing finances of the organization. iii. The treasurer shall also be responsible in paying all the bills for the organization within the budget as approved by the members of the working committees (general purpose and finance, fund raising and programmes) with the full approval of the board of governing council (BOGC) and board of trustees (BOT) iv. S/he shall also keep the executives and members up to date about the financial status of the organization. v. Ensure the organization is audited and the annual financial statements collected and presented to the executive committee before the annual general meeting (AGM) as when necessary/demanded. vi. The treasurer with assistance of the members of committee on General purpose and finance shall draw up the organization’s budget and present to the council at least a month (or as when necessary) before the BOGC and BOT meeting. vii. The treasurer shall be responsible in keeping the chequebook of the organization’s financial account. viii. The treasurer shall also issue receipt(s) for monies received from any section and keep an up to date records of all cheque, receipts of payments, and any funds generated either from special supports, programmes/events or from any source whatsoever. ix. S/he shall release financial allocation as impress for routine activities/expenditure. x. And other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time. 4. CAMPUS PROGRAMME/PROJECT (OPERATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT) OFFICER The organization’s primary intention and aim for establishing this office shall be for the purpose of facilitating practical and objective method of creating, initiating helpful ideas, that can foster a more positive development, by means of creativity and the general implementation of worthwhile
  • 21. “pro-poor” policies that can promote growth and socio-economic empowerment in all segments of the organization. The responsibilities shall include: i. S/he shall help in the supervision and co-ordination of such programmes as described above as well as help in coordinating and administering a funded research study/activities or group of associated activities. ii. S/he shall ensure project planning, including preplanned work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements. iii. He or she shall help to plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive data collection and analysis systems in support of any research protocol also may facilitate the collection and analysis of research data or documentations. iv. Co-ordinates the procurement and disposition of research facilities and/or equipment, establish and co-ordinate logistical arrangements for research subjects and outreach activities, as appropriate to the frame or research structures of the organization. v. Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation research and data collection activities, act as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the principal operational liaison for other research organizations, funding donor agencies and regulating bodies. vi. Recruit, instruct and co-ordinate research subjects and for volunteers that may be resourceful in carrying out the programmes, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope. vii. Plan and co-ordinate the staffing of research studies, to include the recruitment and administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity. viii. Provide administrative and fiscal support to investigators and research team members, establish budget and financial reporting procedures, and monitor and control the unit expenditure. ix. Assist in the development and writing of grant proposals and for business plans for specific research projects either to bigger corporations, foundations or governmental bodies. x. Supervise and coordinate the provision of support services to investigators and researchers in the organization. xi. S/he shall monitor the progress, growth of research activities, develop ad-hoc reports as required to that purpose. xii. Shall organize and facilitate meetings, conferences and other events associated with research activities, may perform and/or co-ordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objective. The officer shall be appointed to carry out other special duties as assigned by the executive committee. 5. CAMPUS LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY OFFICERS The legal and advocacy coordinator shall be responsible for all legal issues and assignment within the organization at the campus level. His/her role shall be performed in liaison with the other legal personnel the organization, where necessary The duties and responsibilities among others shall be: i. S/he shall be responsible in handling all issues/matters relating to legal affairs, at the campus level. ii. S/he shall help in reviewing media documents, press releases, or any other information that can generate any form of legal implication. iii. Provide legal support to the organization and its various components, at any time as needed for any such case(s), or as the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such
  • 22. issues or cases as provided in the constitution or report from any ad-hoc committee/panel set up at any point in time within the organization vis-à-vis that case. iv. S/he shall be ready to represent the organization at any time needed for any such case(s) as legal suit and advocacy when necessary and the prosecution of any individual, group of person(s), or government if the need demand as stipulated in the legal procedures for such issues or cases in the constitution. v. S/he shall help to prepare memoranda, proposal/report and verification, summaries, documents in co-operation with other institutions or other person(s) outside the organization, with knowledge of team leader vi. S/he shall also carry out other duties as may be directed or applicable to his duty within the organization. ARTICLE 12 SPECIAL CLAUSE 1. The income and property of the INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION, howsoever derived, shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the Aims and Objectives of the Foundation as set forth in this Constitution, and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred, directly or indirectly, by way of dividend, bonus, or otherwise howsoever by way of profit, to the members of the Foundation. 2. PROVIDED THAT nothing herein shall prevent the payment, in good faith, of reasonable and proper remuneration to any officer or servant of the Foundation in return for service actually rendered to the foundation. But no member of the Executive Council or the Board of Trustees shall be appointed to any salaried office of the Foundation or any office of the Foundation paid by fees; and no remuneration or other benefit in money shall be given by the Foundation to any member of such Executive Council or the Board of Trustees except in repayment of out of pocket expenses or reasonable and proper rent for premises demised or let to the Foundation, provision last aforesaid shall not apply to any payment made by the Foundation to any Company for goods or services received and in which Company such member holds not more than one hundredth part of the share capital. Such member shall not be bound to account for any share of profits he may receive in respect of any such payment. 3. No addition, alteration, or amendment made to or in the Rules and Regulations and the Constitution for the time being in force shall take effect unless the same have been previously submitted to and approved by the Registrar-General. 4. In the event of a winding up or dissolution of the Foundation, after the satisfaction of all its just debts and liabilities, any property whatsoever remaining SHALL NOT be shared to or distributed among the members of the Foundation but shall be given or transferred to some other institution or their income and property amongst its or their members to the extent as is imposed on the Foundation under or by virtue of the SPECIAL CLAUSE hereof,.This constitution is hereby adopted for the organization by the undersigned signatories. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY