CONSTITUTION 

of  the 

ROTARY CLUB 

of 

PUDU 

CONSTITUTION OF THE KELAB ROTARY PUDU 
KUALA LUMPUR 
(ROTARY CLUB OF PUDU, KUALA LUMPUR) 

Article 1 Definitions 

As used in this constitution, unless the context otherwise clearly requires, the  words in this article shall have the following meanings: 

1.  	Board: The Board of Directors of this club. 
2.  	Bylaws: The bylaws of this club. 
3.  	Director: A member of this club's Board of Directors. 
4.  	Member: A member, other than an honorary member, of this club. 
5.  	RI: Rotary International. 
6.  	Year: The twelve-month period which begins on 1 JUly. 

Article II Name 

The name of this organization shall be the Kelab Rotary Pudu, Kuala Lumpur (Rotary Club of Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Member of Rotary International) hereinafter referred to as the "Club" 
Its place of business shall be at Shangri-La Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, which shall not be changed without the prior approval of the Registrar of Societies. 

Article III Locality of the Club 
The locality of this club is as follows: 

The territorial limits of this club of about 20 square miles occupies the southern  quadrant of Kuala Lumpur City, the capital of Malaysia, and an adjacent area outside the city limits. The population is estimated at 800,000. 

The boundaries are part of Kuala Lumpur City and the area adjacent to its southern limits bounded on the:- 

NORTH 	by Leboh Cheng Lock, Jalan Pudu and Jalan Bukit Bintang 

EAST 		by Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Cheras 

SOUTH 	by a line connecting Kampong Batu Sembilan Bandar Sungei Besi and  the junction of Jalan Puchong with Jalan Kelang Lama 

WEST 	by Jalan Kelang Lama to Sungei Kelang and along Sungei KeJang   northwards to Leboh Cheng Lock. 

In respect of the river boundary, the centre of the river is taken; and in respect of  road  boundary, 200 feet to the outside of the road or to the back lanes where  these exist so as to include premises on both frontages of the road. 

Article 4 Object 

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: 

First.  	 	The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; 
Second. 	High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of The worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; 
Third.  	The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal,  business, and community life; 
Fourth.  	The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace  Through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. 

Article 5 Meetings 

Section 1 Regular Meetings. 

(a)  	Day and Time.  This club shall hold a regular meeting once each week on the day and at the time provided in the bylaws. 
* The bylaws of Rotary International provide that each club admitted to membership in  RI shall adopt this prescribed standard club constitution. 

(b)   	Change of Meeting. For good cause, the board may change a regular  meeting to any day during the period commencing with the day following the  preceding  regular  meeting and ending with the day preceding the next regular  meeting, or to a different hour of the regular day, or to a different place. 

(c)  	Cancellation. The board may cancel a regular meeting if it falls on a legal  holiday or in case of the death of a club member, or of an epidemic or of a  disaster affecting the whole community, or of an armed conflict in the  community which endangers the lives of the club members.  The board may  cancel not more than four regular meetings in a year for causes not otherwise specified herein provided that this club does not fail to meet for more than three consecutive meetings. 

Section 2 Annual Meeting.  An annual meeting for the election of officers shall  be held not later than 31 December as provided in the bylaws. 

Article 6 Membership 

Section 1 General Qualifications. This club shall be composed of adult persons  of good character and good business and professional reputation. 

Section 2 Kinds. This club shall have two kinds of membership, namely: active and honorary. 

Section 3 Active Membership.  A person possessing the qualifications set forth in article 5, section 2 of the RI constitution may be elected to active membership in this club. 

Section 4 Transferring or Former Rotarian. A member may propose to active  membership a transferring member or former member of a club, if the proposed  member is terminating or has terminated such membership in the former club  due to no longer being engaged in the formerly assigned classification of business or profession within the locality of the former club or the surrounding area. The transferring or former member of a club being proposed to active membership under this section may also be proposed by the former club.  The  classification of a transferring or former member of a club shall not preclude  election to active membership even if the election results in club membership temporarily exceeding the classification limits. 

Section 5 Dual Membership.  No person shall simultaneously hold active membership in this and another club. No person shall simultaneously be a member and an honorary member in this club. a person shall simultaneously hold active membership in this club and membership in a Rotaract club. 

Section 6 Honorary Membership. 

(a)  	Eligibility for Honorary Membership.  Persons who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals and those  persons considered friends of Rotary for their permanent support of Rotary's cause may be elected to honorary membership in this club. The term of such  membership shall be as determined by the board.  Persons may hold honorary  membership in more than one club. 

(b)  	Rights and Privileges.  Honorary members shall be exempt from the  payment of admission fees and dues, shall have no vote, and shall not be eligible to hold any office in this club. Such members shall not hold classifications, but  shall be entitled to attend all meetings and enjoy all the other privileges of this club.  No honorary member of this club is entitled to any rights and privileges in any other club, except for the right to visit other clubs without being the guest of a Rotarian. 

Section 7  Holders of Public Office.  Persons elected or appointed to public office  for a specified time shall not be eligible to active membership in this club under  the classification of such office. This restriction shall not apply to persons  holding positions or offices in schools, colleges, or other institutions of learning or to persons who are elected or appointed to the judiciary.  Members who are  elected or appointed to public office for a specified period may continue as such members in their existing classifications during the period in which they hold 
such office. 

Section 8 Rotary International Employment.  This club may retain in its membership any member employed by RI. 

Article 7 Classifications 

Section 1 General Provisions. 

(a)  	Principal Activity.  Each member shall be classified in accordance with the member's business or profession. The classification shall be that which describes  the principal and recognized activity of the film, company, or institution with  which the member is connected or that which describes the member's principal  and recognized business or professional activity. 

(b) 	Correction or Adjustment.  If the circumstances warrant, the board may  correct or adjust the classification of any member.  Notice of a proposed  correction or adjustment shall be provided to the member and the member shall be allowed a hearing thereon. 

Section 2 Limitations.  This club shall not elect a person to active membership from a classification if the club already has five or more members from that  classification, unless the club has more than 50 members, in which case, the club  may elect a person to active membership in a classification so long as it will not result in the classification making up more than 10 percent of the club's active membership.  Members who are retired shall not be included in the total number of members in a classification. The classification of a transferring or former 
member of a club shall not preclude election to active membership even if the  election results in club membership temporarily exceeding the above limitations.  If a member changes classification, the club may continue the member's  membership under the new classification notwithstanding these limitations. 

Article 8 Attendance 

Section 1 General Provisions.  Each member should attend this club's regular meetings. A member shall be counted as attending a regular meeting if the member is present for at least 60 percent of the meeting, or is present and is called away unexpectedly and subsequently produces evidence to the satisfaction of the board that such action was reasonable, or makes up for an absence in any of the following ways: 

(a)  	14 Days Before or After the Meeting. If, within fourteen (14) days before or after the regular time for that meeting, the member 

(1)  	attends at least 60 percent of the regular meeting of another club or of a provisional club; or 

(2)  	attends a regular meeting of a Rotaract or Interact club, Rotary Community Corps, or Rotary Fellowship or of a provisional Rotaract or Interact club, Rotary Community Corps, or Rotary Fellowship; or 

(3)  	attends a convention of RI, a council on legislation, an international  assembly, a Rotary institute for past and present officers of RI, a Rotary institute for past, present, and incoming officers of RI, or any other meeting convened  with the approval of the board of directors of RI or the president of RI acting on behalf of the board of directors of RI, a Rotary multizone conference, a meeting of a committee of RI, a Rotary district conference, a Rotary district assembly,  any district meeting held by direction of the board of directors of RI, any district committee meeting held by direction of the district governor, or a regularly announced intercity meeting of Rotary clubs; or 

(4)  	is present at the usual time and place of a regular meeting of another club  for the purpose of attending such meeting, but that club is not meeting at that  time or place; or 

(5)  	attends and participates in a club service project or a club-sponsored  community event or meeting authorized by the board; or 

(6)  	attends a board meeting or, if authorized by the board, a meeting of a service committee to which the member is assigned; or 

(7)  	participates through a club Web site in an interactive activity requiring an  average of 30 minutes of participation. 

When a member is outside the member's country of residence for more than  fourteen (14) days, the time restriction shall not be imposed so that the member  may attend meetings in another country at any time during the travel period, and  each such attendance shall count as a valid make-up for any regular meeting  missed during the member's time abroad. 

(b)  	At the Time of the Meeting.  If, at the time of the meeting, the member is  
(1)  	traveling with reasonable directness to or from one of the meetings specified in sub-subsection (a) (3) of this section; or 
(2)  	serving as an officer or member of a committee of RI, or a trustee of The  Rotary Foundation; or 
(3)  	serving as the special representative of the district governor in the formation  of a new club; or 
(4)  	on Rotary business in the employ of RI; or 
(5)  	directly and actively engaged in a district-sponsored or RI- or Rotary  Foundation-sponsored service project in a remote area where making up attendance is impossible; or 
(6)  	engaged in Rotary business duly authorized by the board which precludes  attendance at the meeting. 

Section 2  Extended Absence on Outposted Assignment.  If a member will be working on an outposted assignment for an extended period of time, attendance   at  the meetings of a designated club at the site of the assignment will replace  attendance at the regular meetings of the member's club, provided there is a  mutual agreement between the two clubs. 

Section 3 Excused Absences.  A member's absence shall be excused if 

(a)  	the absence complies with the conditions and under circumstances approved  by the board.  The board may excuse a member's absence for reasons which it  considers to be good and sufficient. 

(b)  	the aggregate of the member's years of age and years of membership in one  or  more clubs is 85 years or more and the member has notified the club secretary  in writing of the member's desire to be excused from attendance and the board  has approved. 

Section 4  RI Officers' Absences.  A member's absence shall be excused if the  member is a current officer of RI. 

Section 5 Attendance Records.  Any member whose absences are excused under  the provisions of sections 3 or 4 of this article shall not be included in the  membership figure used to compute this club's attendance nor shall such absences or attendances be used for that purpose. 

Article 9 Directors and Officers 

Section 1 Governing Body. The governing body of this club shall be the board  constituted as the bylaws may provide. 

Section 2 Authority.  The board shall have general control over all officers and  committees and, for good cause, may declare any office vacant. 

Section 3 Board Action Final.  The decision of the board in all club matters is  final, subject only to an appeal to the club.  However, as to a decision to terminate membership, a member, pursuant to article 11, section 6, may appeal to the  club, request mediation, or request arbitration. If appealed, a decision of the  board shall be reversed only by a two-thirds vote of the members present, at a  regular meeting specified by the board, provided a quorum is present and notice  of the appeal has been given by the secretary to each member at least five (5)  days prior to the meeting. If an appeal is taken, the action taken by the club shall  be final. 

Section 4 Officers. The club officers shall be a president, a president-elect, and  one or more vice-presidents, all of whom shall be members of the board, and a secretary, a treasurer, and a sergeant-at-arms, who mayor may not be members of the board as the bylaws shall provide. 

Section 5 Election of Officers. 

(a)  	Terms of Officers other than President.  Each officer shall be elected as  provided in the bylaws. Except for the president, each officer shall take office on 1 July immediately following election and shall serve for the term of office or  until a successor has been duly elected and qualified. 

(b)  	Term of President. The president shall be elected as provided in the bylaws,  not more than two (2) years but not less than eighteen (18) months prior to the  day of  taking office and shall serve as president-nominee upon election.  The  nominee shall take the title of president-elect upon the election of a successor.   The president shall take office on 1 July and shall serve a period of one (\) year  or until a successor has been duly elected and qualified. 

(c)  	Qualifications.  Each officer and director shall be a member in good standing  of this club. The president-elect shall attend the district presidents-elect training  seminar and the district assembly unless excused by the governor-elect. If so  excused, the president-elect shall send a designated club representative who shall  report back to the president-elect. If the president-elect does not attend  the  presidents-elect training seminar and the district assembly and has not been  excused by the governor-elect or, if so excused, does not send a designated club  representative to such meetings, the president-elect shall not be able to serve as  club president. 
Article 10 Admission Fees and Dues 

Every member shall pay an admission fee and annual dues as prescribed in the  bylaws, except that any transferring or former member of another club who is  accepted into membership of this club pursuant to article 6, section 4 shall not be  required to pay a second admission fee. 

Article 11 Duration of Membership 
Section 1 Period. Membership shall continue during the existence of this club  unless terminated as hereinafter provided. 

Section 2 Automatic Termination. 

(a)  	Membership Qualifications.  Membership shall automatically terminate when  a member no longer meets the membership qualifications, except that 

(1) 	the board may grant a member moving from the locality of this club or the surrounding area a specia11eave of absence not to exceed one (1) year to enable  the member to visit and become known to a Rotary club in the new community if  the member continues to meet all conditions of club membership; 

(2)  	the board may allow a member moving from the locality of this club or the  surrounding area to retain membership if the member continues to meet all conditions of club membership. 

(b) 	How to Rejoin.  When the membership of a member has terminated as  provided in subsection (a) of this section, such person, provided such person's  membership was in good standing at the time of termination, may make new  application for membership, under the same or another classification.  A second  admission fee shall not be required. 

(c)  	Termination of Honorary Membership.  Honorary membership shall automatically terminate at the end of the term for such membership as determined by the board. However, the board may extend an honorary membership for an additional period. The board may revoke an honorary membership at any time. 

Section 3 Termination - Non-payment of Dues. 

(a)  	Process.  Any member failing to pay dues within thirty (30) days after the  prescribed time shall be notified in writing by the secretary at the member's last  known address. If the dues are not paid on or before ten (10) days of the date of  notification, membership may terminate, subject to the discretion of the board. 

(b)  	Reinstatement. The board may reinstate the former member to membership  upon the former member's petition and payment of all indebtedness to this club.  However, no former member may be reinstated to active membership if the former member's classification is in conflict with article 7, section 2. 

Section 4 Termination - Non-attendance. 

(a)  	Attendance Percentages.  A member must 

(1)  	attend or make up at least 60 percent of club regular meetings in each half  of the year; 
(2)  	attend at least 30 percent of this club's regular meetings in each half of the  year. 

If a member fails to attend as required, the member's membership shall be  subject to termination unless the board consents to such non-attendance for good  cause. 

(b)  	Consecutive Absences.  Unless otherwise excused by the board for good and  sufficient reason or pursuant to article 8, sections 3 or 4, each member who fails  to attend or make up four consecutive regular meetings shall be informed by the  board that the member's non-attendance may be considered a request to terminate membership in this club. Thereafter, the board, by a majority vote,  may terminate the member's membership. 

Section 5 Termination - Other Causes. 

(a)  	Good Cause.  The board may terminate the membership of any member who  ceases to have the qualifications for membership in this club or for any good cause by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the board members, at a meeting  called for that purpose. 

(b)  	Notice.  Prior to taking any action under subsection (a) of this section, the  member shall be given at least ten (10) days' written notice of such pending action and an opportunity to submit a written answer to the board.  The member shall have the right to appear before the board to state the member's case.  Notice  shall be by personal delivery or by registered letter to the member's last known  address. 

(c)  	Filling Classification.  When the board has terminated the membership of a  member as provided for in this section, this club shall not elect a new member  under the former member's classification until the time for hearing any appeal  has expired and the decision of this club or of the arbitrators has been announced. 

Section 6 Right to Appeal, Mediate, or Arbitrate Termination. 

(a)  	Notice.  Within seven (7) days after the date of the board's decision to  terminate membership, the secretary shall give written notice of the decision to  the member. Within fourteen (14) days after the date of the notice, the member  may give written notice to the secretary of the intention to appeal to the club,  request mediation, or to arbitrate as provided in article 15. 

(b)  	Date for Hearing of Appeal.  In the event of an appeal, the board shall set a  date for the hearing of the appeal at a regular club meeting to be held within  twenty-one (21) days after receipt of the notice of appeal.  At least five (5) days'  written notice of the meeting and its special business shall be given to every  member. Only members shall be present when the appeal is heard. 

(c)  	Mediation or Arbitration.  The procedure utilized for mediation or  arbitration shall be as provided in article 15. 
(d)  	Appeal.  If an appeal is taken, the action of the club shall be final and  binding on all parties and shall not be subject to arbitration. 

(e)  	Decision of Arbitrators or Umpire. If arbitration is requested, the decision  reached by the arbitrators or, if they disagree, by the umpire shall be final and  binding on all parties and shall not be subject to appeal. 

(f)  	Unsuccessful Mediation.  If mediation is requested but is unsuccessful, the  member may appeal to the club or arbitrate as provided in subsection (a) of this  section. 

Section 7 Board Action Final. Board action shall be final if no appeal to this  club is taken and no arbitration is requested. 

Section 8 Resignation.  The resignation of any member from this club shall be in  writing, addressed to the president or secretary. The resignation shall be accepted  by the board if the member has no indebtedness to this club. 

Section 9 Forfeiture of Property Interest.  Any person whose club membership  has been terminated in any manner shall forfeit all interest in any funds or other  property belonging to this club. 

Article 12 Community, National, and International Affairs 

Section 1 Proper Subjects.  The merits of any public question involving the general welfare of the community, the nation, and the world are of concern to the  members of this club and shall be proper subjects of fair and informed study and discussion at a club meeting for the enlightenment of its members in forming  their individual opinions. However, this club shall not express an opinion on any pending controversial public measure. 

Section 2 No Endorsements. This club shall not endorse or recommend any candidate for public office and shall not discuss at any club meeting the merits or  demerits of any such candidate. 

Section 3 Non-Political. 

(a)  	Resolutions and Opinions.  This club shall neither adopt nor circulate  resolutions or opinions, and shall not take action dealing with world affairs or  international policies of a political nature. 

(b)  	Appeals.  This club shall not direct appeals to clubs, peoples, or  governments, or circulate letters, speeches, or proposed plans for the solution of  specific international problems of a political nature. 

Section 4 Recognizing Rotary's Beginning. The week of the anniversary of  Rotary's founding (23 February) shall be known as World Understanding and  Peace Week. During this week, this club will celebrate Rotary service, reflect  upon past achievements, and focus on programs of peace, understanding, and  goodwill in the community and throughout the world. 

Article 13 Rotary Magazines 

Section 1 Mandatory Subscription. Unless, in accordance with the bylaws of RI,  this club is excused by the board of directors of RI from complying with the  provisions of this article, each member shall, for the duration of membership,  subscribe to the official magazine or to the magazine approved and prescribed  for this club by the board of directors of  RI.  The subscription shall be paid in six (6) month periods for the duration of membership in this club and to the end of  any six (6) month period during which membership may terminate. 

Section 2 Subscription Collection.  The subscription shall be collected by this  club from each member semiannually in advance and remitted to the Secretariat  of RI or to the office of such regional publications as may be determined by the  board of directors of RI 

Article 14 Acceptance of Object and Compliance with Constitution and Bylaws 

By payment of an admission fee and dues, a member accepts the principles of  Rotary as expressed in its object and submits to and agrees to comply with and  be bound by the constitution and bylaws of this club, and on these conditions  alone is entitled to the privileges of this club. Each member shall be subject to  the terms of the constitution and bylaws regardless of whether such member has  received copies of them. 

Article 15 Arbitration and Mediation 

Section 1 Disputes.  Should any dispute, other than as to a decision of the board,  arise between any current or former member(s) and this club, any club officer or the board, on any account whatsoever which cannot be settled under the procedure already provided for such purpose, the dispute shall, upon a request to the secretary by any of the disputants, either be resolved by mediation or settled by arbitration. 

Section 2 Date for Mediation or Arbitration. In the event of mediation or arbitration, the board shall set a date for the mediation or arbitration, in consultation  with disputants, to be held within twenty-one (21) days after receipt of the  request for mediation or arbitration. 

Section 3 Mediation. The procedure for such mediation shall be that recognized  by an appropriate authority with national or state jurisdiction or be that recommended by a competent professional body whose recognized expertise covers alternative dispute resolution or be that recommended by way of documented  guidelines determined by the board of Rotary International or the trustees of The Rotary Foundation. Only a member of a Rotary club may be appointed as 
mediator(s). The club may request the district governor or the governor's  representative to appoint a mediator who is a member of a Rotary club and who has appropriate mediation skills and experience. 

(a)  	Mediation Outcomes.  The outcomes or decisions agreed between the parties  as a result of mediation shall be recorded and copies held by each party, the  mediator(s), and one copy given to the board and to be held by the secretary.  A  summary statement of outcomes acceptable to the parties involved shall be  prepared for the information of the club. Either party through the president or  secretary may call for further mediation if either party has retracted significantly  from the mediated position. 

(b)  	Unsuccessful Mediation.  If mediation is requested but is unsuccessful, any  disputant may request arbitration as provided in section 1 of this article. 

Section 4 Arbitration. In the event of a request for arbitration, each party shall  appoint an arbitrator and the arbitrators shall appoint an umpire. Only a member  of a Rotary club may be appointed as umpire or as arbitrator. 

Section 5 Decision of Arbitrators or Umpire. If arbitration is requested, the decision  reached  by the arbitrators or, if they disagree, by the umpire shall be final  and binding on all parties and shall not be subject to appeal. 

Article 16 Bylaws 

This club shall adopt bylaws not inconsistent with the constitution and bylaws of  RI, with the rules of procedure for an administrative territorial unit where  established by RI, and with this constitution, embodying additional provisions  for the government of  this club.  Such bylaws may be amended from time to time  as therein provided. 

Article 17 Interpretation 

Throughout this constitution, the terminology "mail," "mailing," and "ballot-by-mail" will include utilization of electronic mail (e-mail) and Internet technology  to reduce costs and increase responsiveness.  

Article 18 Amendments 

Section 1 Manner of Amending.  Except as provided in section 2 of this article,  this constitution may be amended only by the council on legislation in the same  manner as is established in the bylaws ofRI for the amendment of its bylaws. 

Section 2 Amending Article 2 and Article 3. Article 2 (Name) and article 3  (Locality of the Club) of the constitution shall be amended at any regular  meeting of this club, a quorum being present by the affirmative vote of not less  than two-thirds of all voting members present and voting, provided that notice of  such proposed amendment shall have been mailed to each member at least ten  (10) days before such meeting, and provided further, that such amendment shall  be submitted to the board of directors of RI for its approval and shall become  effective only when so approved. 

Albert Lim Yew Seng 					Michael Tung Siak Kei
President 							Honorary Secretary
Rotary Year 2001/2002 					Rotary Year 2001/2002