CONSTITUTION

INTERIM BOARD GHANA UNION OSLO / VIKEN NORWAY
2002 CONSTITUTION REVIEW

 

1. The name Union of Ghanaians in Norway needs to discussed and adopt appropriate official name. The Interim Board is suggesting Ghana Union Oslo and Viken.

2. Logo of the Association to be protected by the constitution. It has been noted that the logo of the Association keeps changing by the last three Executives. The Association needs stable and continual logo that can only be changed by General Assembly consensus.

3.Website and official email addresses created for the Executives to enhance continuity and cyber presence of the Association

4. Issuance of membership cards (2002 constitution article 3 clause 5)

5. Annual Dues be 200 kr per membership. This amount is open to immediate review should the Association reclaim its desired glory. (2002 Constitution article 8 clause 1)

6. The maximum term of office for the Executive should be 2 terms( 3 years per term). (2002 Constitution article 7 clause 2)

7. Kind of Advisory committee be established to help The Executives navigate internal/external challenges (Article 4)

8. A standing EC to act as an autonomous body to be the Tenure check of the Executive to remedy the recent rough and bumpy transitions.


 

UNION OF GHANAIANS IN NORWAY  

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING (VIRTUAL)

AGENDA: HANDING OVER MEETING

DATE: 22.01. 2022             

ATTENDANCE: 26

MINUTES

1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson Madam Amina Mahama. Prayer was offered by Mr Arthur. The minutes of the previous meeting was read and adopted. Objective of the General Assembly Meeting clearly amplified.

2. Johnny Wagoods, a member of the Interim Board gave the summary of the mandate executed by the Interim Board of the Ghana Union Norway.

3. Madam Linda Blankson gave the financial account of the Association.

4. Attendants had questions with the part of the mandate report which states that the Interim Board members dipped into their pockets to help facilitate the welfare workings of the Association. But the subject matter was well explained to the admiration of the participants.

5. The chair of the meeting invited the elected President, Mr. Parkinson, to introduce his executives which he did. The chair announced that if any participant has anything that may bar any introduced member from occupying any executive office of the Association but there was no objection.

6. With the permission granted by the General Assembly of Ghana Union Norway as its constitution stipulates, the chairperson invoked open vote to accept the executives nominated by the elected incoming President. The outcome of the vote was 100%.

7. The new President of the Association outlined his objectives of his tenure at the helm of the Ghana Union Norway.

8. The meeting was adjourned.

Scroll to Top