Lions Club of Kota Kinabalu Host was de-registered because my pleas to settle amicably were not heeded.
Now something similar is brewing where a Club President, does not listen to the club members.
A club filed the names of the officers for July 2024 to June 2025 in the ROS register.
There was an argument that an AGM was required to elect the officers.
One of the club members said that an AGM is not required to elect members because it is provided in the particular club’s constitution.
As far as I am aware, there is no need for the Club’s constitution to state an election may be held without an AGM.
Lion’s elections are held no later than 15th April of each year. LINK
The questions that arise as far as this club is concerned are:
i. Did the club secretary give notice to each member at least 14 days before the election date?
ii. Was a nomination committee appointed?
iii. Was there a nomination meeting held?
iv. Were the names of candidates listed at the nomination meeting?
v. Was an election held?
Registered societies are self-governing entities, bounded by their Constitutions. The Constitution is a private contractual agreement governing the rights and liabilities of its members.
While ROS strives to assist members of the public on issues relating to the regulation of societies, it does not interfere in the internal management of societies by the Management Committee or take action in matters including the validity of General Meetings and how General Meetings are conducted.
However, I understand that no election was even held. With that in mind, I will not even ask for other details such as the presence of a quorum, etc.
The question that arises in my mind is if it is a criminal offence to file in the names of the officers for 2024/2025 when no election was convened.
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