Constitution of MSA
Please read and understand the constitution. Approved by the Registrar of Societies on 8 April 2002. Web page 3 of 3.
MALAYSIAN SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION (MSA)
(PERSATUAN SAINS MALAYSIA)
13. BRANCHES
13.1 The Association may form branches in Malaysia with the approval of a general meeting and subject to the approval of the Registrar of Societies.
13.2 By-Laws pertaining to the formation of branches shall be formulated by the Council and approved at a general meeting and incorporated in the rules of the Association.
14. TRUSTEES
14.1 Three (3) trustees, who must be voting members and over thirty (30) years of age but not members of the Council, shall be appointed by the Association in a general meeting and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Association. They shall be vested in them all immovable property whatsoever, belonging to the Association and shall deal with them in such manner as the general meeting may direct.
14.2 The Trustees shall not sell, withdraw or transfer any of the properties of the Association without prior consent and authority of a general meeting of members where a quorum is present.
14.3 A Trustee may be removed from office by the general meeting on the ground that, owing to ill health, unsoundness of mind, absence from the country or any other such reasons he is unable to perform his duties or unable to do so satisfactorily. In the event of the death, resignation or removal of a Trustee, the vacancy shall be filled by a new Trustee who shall be appointed by a general meeting.
15. PROHIBITIONS
15.1 The premises of the Association shall not be used for any illegal or undesirable activities.
15.2 The Association shall not indulge in any political activity or allow its funds and/or premises to be used for any such purposes.
16. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
16.1 These rules may be amended, altered or added to after consideration at a general meeting at which a quorum is present and of which the appropriate notice had been given.
16.2 Proposal for amendments to the rules originating from members or Council shall be submitted in writing at least twenty eight (28) days before the date of the Annual General Meeting to the Secretary General who shall circulate them to all members at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the meeting.
16.3 Any such amendment, alteration or addition shall be required to be passed by a two-third (2/3) majority of members present and voting. Any amendment to the Constitution shall be forwarded to the Registrar of Societies within sixty (60) days of it being passed by the general meeting.
16.4 Any amendments to the Constitution shall be enforced after being approved by the Registrar of Societies.
17. DISSOLUTION
17.1 The Association shall not be dissolved, except with the consent of not less than three-fifths of the members of the Association expressed at a general meeting convened for such purpose or by postal vote.
17.2 In the event of the Association being dissolved as provided above, all debts and liabilities legally incurred on the behalf of the Association shall be fully discharged and the remaining funds will be either divided equally amongst the members or transferred to a scientific association or charitable organisation in Malaysia as decided by the majority of the members at a general meeting convened for the purpose of dissolving the Association or decided by a postal vote of all the members.
17.3 Notice of the dissolution shall be given within fourteen (14) days of dissolution to the Registrar of Societies.
A printed copy of the Constitution is available to members without charge.