{"id":15,"date":"2013-12-30T19:51:23","date_gmt":"2013-12-30T19:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cyberdefenseresearch.com\/acjus\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2013-12-30T19:51:23","modified_gmt":"2013-12-30T19:51:23","slug":"constitution-of-the-all-africa-criminal-justice-society","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.acjus.com\/?page_id=15","title":{"rendered":"Constitution of The All Africa Criminal Justice Society"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As Proposed\u00a0 at the founding meeting on 29 June 2012<\/b><\/p>\n

Polokwane South Africa<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

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CONSTITUTION OF <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

ALL AFRICA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOCIETY<\/p>\n

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NAME, OFFICIAL LANGUAGES AND STATUS<\/b><\/p>\n

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NAME<\/b><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The name of the association is THE ALL AFRICA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOCIETY (ACJUS) <\/b>hereafter referred to as \u201cthe Society\u201d.<\/p>\n

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OFFICIAL LANGUAGES<\/b><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The official language of the Society is English.<\/p>\n

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STATUS<\/b><\/p>\n

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3.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Society is a non-profit corporate body which may perform any legal act unassisted and which has the power to institute and defend law-suits.<\/p>\n

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3.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The liability of a member for the debts of or claims against the Society is restricted to his\/her membership fee for the current year.<\/p>\n

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  1. A.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>AIMS AND FUNCTIONS<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    AIMS<\/b><\/p>\n

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    4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The aim of the Society is:<\/p>\n

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    4.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to promote and \u00a0coordinate and CRIMINAL JUSTICE on the African continent and to facilitate coordination between academics and practitioners but interact with any academic discipline focusing on phenomena related to crime and justice through study and academic interaction research, practice and community service;<\/p>\n

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    4.2 to co-operate with interested local, regional and international institutions;<\/p>\n

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    4.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to seek affiliated and\/or associate membership of regional, continental and international societies\/associations serving criminal justice<\/p>\n

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    4.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to create mediums for the publishing of, among other things, research results;<\/p>\n

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    4.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to promote and stimulate the academic and practical interests of its members;<\/p>\n

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    4.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to inform the African community about criminal justice issues; and<\/p>\n

    4.7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>to influence criminal justice policies for thy continent. <\/b><\/p>\n

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    FUNCTIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

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    5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Society envisages the achievement of its objectives by:<\/p>\n

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    5.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 facilitating ethical academic tuition and interaction of the highest standard in line with official statutes and directives;<\/p>\n

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    5.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 hosting conferences, publishing and commenting on any aspects concerning crime and victimisation-related phenomena;<\/p>\n

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    5.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 undertaking research as well as stimulating research by the broader scientific community and organisations;<\/p>\n

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    5.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 liaison with national, regional and international associations and organisations with similar aims;<\/p>\n

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    5.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 advancing accountable training and education within the field of criminal justice at institutions aligning themselves with the ethos of higher learning;<\/p>\n

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    5.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 publication of the accredited, peer-reviewed academic journal: Just Africa<\/p>\n

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    5.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 rendering of professional support and\/or community service on an equal basis to those in need of such services within the holistic domain served by the criminological and victimological sciences;<\/p>\n

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    5.7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 drawing up policy and other guidelines and regulations for any of the branches of the society;<\/p>\n

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    5.8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 performing any other related activity to achieve its aims.<\/p>\n

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    C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MEMBERSHIP<\/b><\/p>\n

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    6.1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Society consists of<\/p>\n

    (1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 active individual members<\/p>\n

    (2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 institutional (group) membership, and<\/p>\n

    (3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 honorary members<\/p>\n

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    6.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Admission to any category of membership rests within the sole discretion of the Council and is subject to any conditions the Council may impose.<\/p>\n

    6.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dependent upon membership category and fee structure selected each member will be entitled to receive either a hard- or electronic copy of each edition of the Society\u2019s Journal, Just Africa.<\/i><\/p>\n

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    ACTIVE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS<\/b><\/p>\n

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    7.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Active individual members of the Society are persons who have at least an degree in a law (LLB or equivalent) or a post graduate degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Policing or Corrections\/Penology. Active members also include practitioners with the rank of major and higher in the Police\/ metropolitan police or similar organizations, directors or senior officers in correctional institutions, prosecutors, magistrates and judges.<\/p>\n

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    (i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Only active individual members may be office-bearers, portfolio heads or members of the Society\u2019s committees except in the case of student representatives who serve for the explicit purpose of student participation and dialogue.<\/p>\n

    (ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Except for student members serving on the Society\u2019s committees, voting rights are restricted to active individual members.<\/p>\n

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    7.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Active individual members who cannot attend any official and properly constituted meeting of the Society may exercise their vote by means of e-mail, a postal vote or by proxy.<\/p>\n

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    HONORARY MEMBERS<\/b><\/p>\n

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    8.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorary membership is at the invitation of the Board and is bestowed by the Board in recognition of a particular contribution in the field of criminal justice s or to the Society.<\/p>\n

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    8.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An honorary member has the same privileges as active individual members of the Society.<\/p>\n

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    8.3 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorary members will automatically be ex-officio members of Council<\/p>\n

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    8.4 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorary members are eligible to serve and be elected to EXCO, as a portfolio head or serve as a chair of member of a Council committee.<\/p>\n

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    9.5 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorary membership is for lifetime and no membership fees will be applicable.<\/p>\n

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    TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP<\/b><\/p>\n

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    9.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Membership is terminated by a member resigning in writing to the Council;<\/p>\n

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    9.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The onus rests with every member to annually renew his\/her membership in good time. In exceptional circumstances an extension might be sought through consultation with the Executive of Council who will consider and decide in a manner which the Executive of Council regards as justifiable;<\/p>\n

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    9.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A member whose membership has been terminated by the Council (other than automatic termination or lapsing due to non-payment of the Society\u2019s annual membership fee for a period of at least one year) may appeal in writing to the Council, motivating why his\/her termination of membership should be reconsidered.<\/p>\n

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    MEMBERSHIP FEES<\/b><\/p>\n

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    10.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Membership fees of the Society will be determined by the Executive of Council from time-to-time, provided that differentiated membership fees may be determined for each category of membership. Membership to be renewed and payment of membership fees to be done annually and before the cut-off deadline as set by EXCO. Membership privileges will be withdrawn for non-compliance with payment requirements and lapsing of annual membership.<\/p>\n

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    10.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorary members of the Society pay no membership fees.<\/p>\n

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    D.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COUNCIL<\/b><\/p>\n

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    ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS<\/b><\/p>\n

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    11.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The election of the office bearers and other council members is by closed vote (see par 7.2 supra) <\/i>and takes place at an elective annual general meeting.<\/p>\n

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    11.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All nominations must be signed by the nominee, the proposer and a seconder and must be submitted to the Secretary or President seven (7) days before the elective annual general meeting. Such nominations can be electronically sent (email, fax or scanned in) to the Secretary\/President.<\/p>\n

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    COMPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL<\/b><\/p>\n

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    12.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Council consists of at least ten members but can be more (see paragraph 12.2); provided that not more than five members of one institution may serve on the Council at a time..<\/p>\n

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    12.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Council may consist of at the most a further six additional elected members. All co-opted and ex-officio members are not taken into account when determining the limit of five members of one institution referred to in the serving clause of the previous sub-paragraph. All co-opted and ex-officio members of Council are also not included within the above referred Council member limitation number of sixteen.<\/p>\n

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    12.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Without prejudice to the above paragraphs, the chairpersons of recognised branches of the society are also ex-officio members of the Council.<\/p>\n

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    12.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All Honorary Members of the Society are ex-officio members of Council.<\/p>\n

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    12.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Council appointed editor (or his\/her nominated deputy editor) of the Society\u2019s journal Just Africa<\/i> is an ex-officio member of Council.<\/p>\n

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    12.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Council appointed editor of the Society\u2019s newsletter, Just<\/i> News<\/i>, is an ex-officio member of Council.<\/p>\n

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    12.7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Council\u2019s term of office extends for a two-year period with Council and EXCO elections to be held every second annual general meeting. The new Council takes office after the conclusion of the annual general meeting where it was elected.<\/p>\n

    12.8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following office bearers, constituting the Executive of the Council (EXCO) for the duration of their terms of office, to be elected following the conclusion of the annual general meeting Council elections: President; Vice-President; Chairperson; Secretary; and Treasurer.<\/p>\n

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    12.9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The duly elected President to constitute a first meeting of the Council at which Council members will elect or appoint portfolio heads for the following portfolios: Policing, Courts,\u00a0 Corrections, Academic Portfolios (Criminal Justice, Criminology; Penology; Victimology, Police Studies)<\/p>\n

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    12.10\u00a0 When a person elected under the provisions of sub-paragraph 1 ceases to be a member of the Council during his or her term of office, the Council can co-opt a person to fill the vacancy for the remaining period of the Council\u2019s term of office. If such vacancy arises close to the next annual general meeting, if not a two-yearly council election annual general meeting, nominations to be made by members and an election to be held to fill the vacancy on Council\/EXCO.<\/p>\n

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    POWERS OF THE COUNCIL<\/b><\/p>\n

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    13.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Subject to any decisions taken at a general meeting of the Society, the Council delegates its powers to the Executive of Council which will meet regularly to control, manage and administer all the affairs of the Society and is, without prejudicing the generality of this provision, further vested with the following specific powers:<\/p>\n

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    13.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 admission to and termination of membership;<\/p>\n

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    13.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 determining membership fees<\/p>\n

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    13.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 establishing branches of the Society;<\/p>\n

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    13.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 instituting committees and determining the assignments of those committees;<\/p>\n

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    13.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 determining the services to be rendered by the Society;<\/p>\n

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    13.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 collecting and allocation of money; exercise responsible management of the finances of the Society<\/p>\n

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    13.7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 drafting rules, regulations and procedures in respect of any matter regarding the Society and its activities;<\/p>\n

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    13.8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 delegating any or all its powers to a person or committee, provided that the Council retains the power at all times to also exercise that power;<\/p>\n

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    13.9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 giving a ruling on representations made by or on behalf of a member or a committee;<\/p>\n

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    13.10\u00a0 drawing up a programme of the activities of the Society;<\/p>\n

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    13.11\u00a0 appointing an auditor to annually audit Society\u2019s finances.<\/p>\n

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    13.12\u00a0 selecting and appointing the Editor and maximum of three (3) sub-editors of the Society\u2019s journal: Just Africa<\/i>. Appointment of such Editor and Sub-editor\/s to be for a period of five years. Editor and Sub-Editor\/s can serve for an additional five-year period.<\/p>\n

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    E.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FINANCES<\/b><\/p>\n

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    13.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All money received by the Society must be deposited in an account at an acknowledged financial institution appointed by the Council.<\/p>\n

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    13.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All expenses must be authorised by the Council and payments must be signed by the Treasurer and the President\/ chairperson.<\/p>\n

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    13.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Signatures of such duly elected office bearers to be verified and lodged with the bank where the Society has its accounts immediately after the AGM at which such elections occurred.<\/p>\n

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    16.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Council must keep a complete record of all receipts and expenditures of the Society.<\/p>\n

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    13.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The financial statement of the Society must be submitted to the annual general meeting for approval after they have been certified by an auditor.<\/p>\n

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    13.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Society may pay annual Honorariums to the following elected office bearers in the EXCO positions of: President; Vice-president; Secretary; and Treasurer. The Council to decide and approve of an annual appropriate amount for such honorariums. At such Council meeting these office bearers to recuse themselves from the meeting for this agenda item.<\/p>\n

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    13.7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Society to pay annual Honorariums to the following appointed positions to the Society\u2019s journal, Just Africa<\/i>: Editor, Guest Editor and sub-editors. The Council to decide and approve of an annual appropriate honorarium amount per edition to the Editor and Sub-editor\/s or Guest Editor and Guest Sub-Editor of that specific edition for payment to the editorial team of the journal. At such Council meeting these appointed persons to recuse themselves from the meeting for this agenda item.<\/p>\n

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    F.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MEETINGS<\/b><\/p>\n

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    ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING<\/b><\/p>\n

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    13.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Society holds an annual general meeting each calendar year where<\/p>\n

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    13.1.1\u00a0\u00a0 if necessary, the Council, which will serve for the next two years, is elected;<\/p>\n

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    13.1.2\u00a0\u00a0 an annual presidential report is presented by the President (or in his\/her\u00a0 absence by a representative so nominated by the President);<\/p>\n

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    13.1.3\u00a0 the financial statements of the preceding year are presented by the by \u00a0the Treasurer (or in his\/her absence by a representative so nominated by the Treasurer);<\/p>\n

    13.1.4\u00a0 a report on the annual publishing activities of the Society\u2019s journal: Just Africa<\/i> to be presented by the journal\u2019s appointed Editor\u00a0 (or in his\/her absence by one of the journal\u2019s sub-editors so nominated by the Editor)<\/p>\n

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    13.1.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 any other matter which can or must be dealt with at a general meeting is performed and\/or addressed.<\/p>\n

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    13.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One-third of the active individual members of the Society form a quorum. Should a quorum not be present at the designated time of a meeting, a postponement of at least 30 (thirty) minutes is called for. If there is still less than one-third of the active individual members present after 30 minutes, the members present will constitute a valid quorum.<\/p>\n

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    COUNCIL MEETINGS<\/b><\/p>\n

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    14.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The procedures for annual general meetings apply mutatis mutandis<\/i> to Council meetings.<\/p>\n

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    14.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Half of the total number of members of the Council form a quorum at a Council meeting.<\/p>\n

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    PROCEDURES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS AND\/OR EXTRAORDINARY MEETINGS<\/b><\/p>\n

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    15.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At least fourteen (14) days prior to the date fixed for a meeting, the Secretary shall inform each member in writing (which can be communicated inter alia via email communication and ACJUS website posting) by means of a \u201cFirst Notice\u201d of when and where the meeting will be held.<\/p>\n

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    15.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Such notice of AGM meeting to call for nominations (if it is an election AGM) for Council, any matters for consideration for placement on Agenda, and any proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Society. Such nominations, matters for consideration and amendments to be received at least seven (7) days prior to such AGM being held. The Agenda, Minutes of previous AGM meeting and any supporting documentation to be circulated to all members at least seven (7) days prior to this AGM.<\/p>\n

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    15.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A member must give notice to the Secretary in writing (printed email communication can also serve as a submission in writing) of matters he or she wishes to be considered at the meeting at least \u00a0seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting, provided that a member can, without notification, introduce a motion at a meeting with the consent of two-thirds of the members present.<\/p>\n

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    15.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notice of at least seven (7) days is given for an extraordinary meeting and in such notice the Secretary states the matters in respect of which the meeting has been convened. \u00a0No other matters shall be dealt with at that extraordinary meeting.<\/p>\n

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    15.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The first task to be dealt with at a meeting after it has been constituted, is to delegate the Secretary to act as scribe for the taking down of the meeting\u2019s minutes (or in his\/her absence by a representative so nominated at the meeting by the President). The second task in the order of the business of the meeting is to place before the meeting the minutes of the previous meeting and to have the minutes approved and signed by the President and the Secretary.<\/p>\n

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    15.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The report of a committee chair, office bearer or post holder is introduced by the chairperson of that committee or office bearer\/post holder or in the absence of the responsible person by a person so nominated by the responsible committee chair or office bearer\/post holder. In the absence of such nominated replacement committee chair or office bearer\/post holder by another person appointed by the chairperson of the meeting to fulfil such reporting responsibility.<\/p>\n

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    15.7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A decision by a majority of the members present at a meeting is a resolution for the meeting, on condition that<\/p>\n

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    15.7.1\u00a0\u00a0 where voting results in a tie the President, in addition to his ordinary vote, also has a casting vote; and<\/p>\n

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    15.7.2\u00a0\u00a0 consensus reached by at least two-thirds of all active individual and honorary members of the Society by way of a letter or an e-mail and without convening a meeting, holds good as a resolution of the Society.<\/p>\n

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    15.8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If a resolution is reached in this way, the number of members who voted for or against a motion is recorded in the minutes.<\/p>\n

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    15.9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At the request of a member the President is empowered to instruct that the vote of that member be recorded in the minutes.<\/p>\n

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    15.10\u00a0 A motion or an amendment to it must be seconded and this must be done in writing if so ordered by the President.<\/p>\n

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    15.11\u00a0 A motion may not be withdrawn without the consent of the members present at the meeting.<\/p>\n

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    15.12\u00a0 The decision of the President on a point of order or procedure is binding, unless the member objects immediately, in which case the matter is put to the meeting without discussion and the decision of the meeting will be final.<\/p>\n

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    G.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DISSOLUTION AND DISBANDING OF THE SOCIETY<\/b><\/p>\n

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    16.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On receipt of a proposal from a paid up individual member that the Society be dissolved, the Council organises a special meeting of the Society, giving all members at least one month\u2019s notice in writing of the holding of such meeting.<\/p>\n

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    16.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At such a special meeting a decision to dissolve the Society will only be valid if a two-thirds majority of the full members present vote in favour of the proposal.<\/p>\n

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    16.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In the case of dissolvement, the Council appoints a committee of three people to take care of the liquidation of the Society\u2019s assets.<\/p>\n

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    16.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If any assets of whatever nature remain after the liquidation of the Society such assets will be donated to an institution with the same or similar aims as the Society after payment of all debts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    H.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION<\/b><\/p>\n

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    17.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notice of any proposed amendment to the Constitution must be given to all members entitled to vote and presented to the AGM (or a specially constituted extraordinary meeting of members) for discussion and ratification.<\/p>\n

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    17.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This constitution may only be amended after a two-thirds majority of the votes have been cast at such meeting in favour of such an amendment by all members entitled to vote (active individual, student and honorary members). Three-quarters of the votes cast must be in favour of the proposed amendment for it to be accepted.<\/p>\n

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    <\/b>I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CODE OF CONDUCT<\/b><\/p>\n

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    18\u00a0 The members of ACJUS acknowledge and accept the following CODE OF CONDUCT as the basis of its existence and functioning:<\/h2>\n

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    18<\/b>.1<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preamble<\/b><\/p>\n

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    (i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Code of Conduct of the ALL AFRICA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOCIETY (ACJUS) is intended to sensitise criminal justice professionals to ethical issues that may arise in their work, and to encourage them to behave ethically. This Code of Conduct sets forth the General Principles and Ethical Standards that underlie criminologists\u2019 professional responsibilities and conduct, along with Policies and Procedures for enforcing those principles and standards. The Code of Conduct should be used by criminologists as a guideline for determining ethical behaviour in the context of their everyday professional activities.<\/p>\n

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    (ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Membership in the ALL AFRICA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOCIETY (ACJUS) obliges members to adhere to this Code of Conduct when exercising functions that are related to their professional activities as criminologists.<\/p>\n

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    (iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Violation of the Code of Ethics may lead to sanction resulting from membership in ACJUS, including restrictions on, or termination of that membership.<\/p>\n

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    18.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General Principles<\/b><\/p>\n

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    (i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In their professional activities, criminal justice practitioners are committed to enhancing the general well-being of society and the individuals and groups within society. Criminal justice operates in the larger context of social justice. Thus criminal justice practitioners have an obligation not to recreate forms of social injustice such as discrimination, oppression, or harassment in their own work. Criminal justice practitioners must avoid behavior that can compromise impartiality and justice.<\/p>\n

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    (ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminal justice practitioners \u00a0strive to maintain high levels of competence in their work. Such competence includes equality, fairness, transparency and the rule of law.<\/p>\n

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    (iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminal justice practitioners should respect the rights, dignity and value of all people. Such intrinsic value and worth of people entitles them to insist that information about them remains confidential. In their work, criminal justice practitioners must be particularly careful to respect the rights, dignity and value (self-worth) of crime victims and those accused or convicted of committing crimes. They should not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, health or physical condition, or domestic status. They must also be sensitive to individual, cultural, and role differences among people. They acknowledge the rights of other people and groups to have values, attitudes and opinions that are different from their own.<\/p>\n

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    18.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ethical Standards<\/b><\/p>\n

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    (i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminal justice practitioners should adhere to the highest possible ethical standards and conduct criminological research with integrity.<\/p>\n

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    (ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminal justice practitioners should adhere to the highest possible technical standards in their research.<\/p>\n

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    (iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Since individual criminologists vary in their research modes, skills and experience, they should always declare at the outset, the limits of their knowledge and the disciplinary and personal limitations that may affect the validity and reliability of their findings.<\/p>\n

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    (iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In presenting their work, criminologists are obliged to fully report their findings. They must not misrepresent the findings of their research or omit significant data. Details of their theories, methods and research designs that might have bearing upon interpretations of research findings should be reported.<\/p>\n

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    (v)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminologists should not make any commitments to respondents, individuals, groups or organisations unless there is full intention and ability to honour them.<\/p>\n

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    (vi)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminologists should provide adequate information, documentation and citations, as well as conserving scales and other measures used in their research.<\/p>\n

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    (vii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminologists must not accept grants, contracts or research assignments that appear likely to violate the principles enunciated in this Code, and should dissociate themselves from any such research when they discover a violation in terms of research ethics has occurred and are unable to correct it.<\/p>\n

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    (viii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminologists must fully report and acknowledge all sources of financial support and other sponsorship received for the purposes of undertaking such funded research projects.<\/p>\n

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    (ix)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When financial support for a project has been accepted, criminologists must make every reasonable effort to complete the proposed work on schedule.<\/p>\n

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    (x)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminologists have the right to disseminate research findings, except those likely to cause harm to consumers, collaborators or participants, those which violate formal or implied promises of confidentiality, or those which are proprietary under a formal or informal agreement.<\/p>\n

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    (xi)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The demands of science, public trust and public policy demand that criminologists share data and documentation as a regular practice.<\/p>\n

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    18.4<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Disclosure and respect of the rights of research population by Criminologists<\/b><\/p>\n

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    (i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminologists should not misuse their positions as professionals for fraudulent purposes or as a pretext for gathering information from or on behalf of any organisation or government agency\/department.<\/p>\n

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    (ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminologists should not mislead respondents involved in a research project as to the purpose of their research.<\/p>\n

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    (iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The process of conducting criminological research must not expose respondents to substantial risk of personal harm. Investigators must make every effort to ensure the safety and security of research participants and project staff.<\/p>\n

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    (iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Informed consent must be obtained when embarking on research projects involving human subjects. The principles of ethical propriety, namely fairness, honesty and openness of intent should be endorsed at all times.<\/p>\n

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    18.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Professional Conduct<\/b><\/p>\n

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    (i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Criminologists have a responsibility to devote their professional knowledge and skills in a scientific manner for the benefit of each individual, group, community and mankind with due consideration of their personal and professional limitations.<\/p>\n

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    (ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In situations in which criminologists are requested to render a professional judgement, they should honestly, accurately and fairly present their areas and levels of specialized expertise and experience.<\/p>\n

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    (iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In their roles as practitioners, researchers, educators and administrators, criminologists have an important social responsibility because their recommendations, decisions and actions may impact on or alter the lives of others. They should be aware of the situations and pressures that might lead to the misuse of their influence, authority and research results.<\/p>\n

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    (iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In fulfilling these various roles, criminologists should also recognise that professional problems and conflicts might interfere with professional effectiveness. Criminologists should take steps to ensure that these conflicts do not produce deleterious results for members of society, research participants, colleagues, learners and employees. The criminologist should therefore avoid performing multiple and conflicting roles, for example, being a witness and a consultant for a legal defence team only. It is crucial that criminologists should clarify their role as expert from the outset.<\/p>\n

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    (v)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At all times researchers in the criminological sciences should strive for the ethical use and implementation of all collected research information inter alia by correct acknowledgement and referencing of the sources of that information and the avoidance of committing plagiarism.<\/p>\n

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    18.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Policies and Procedures<\/b><\/p>\n

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    (i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Executive Committee (EXCO) of ACJUS shall have the responsibility for interpreting and publicising this Code, promoting ethical conduct among criminologists, receiving inquiries about violations of the Code, investigating complaints concerning the unethical conduct of members of ACJUS, mediating any such reported disputes between or with members in order to assist the parties in resolving grievances, holding hearings on charges of misconduct and recommending actions to the Council of ACJUS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    As Proposed\u00a0 at the founding meeting on 29 June 2012 Polokwane South Africa \u00a0 \u00a0   CONSTITUTION OF ALL AFRICA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOCIETY   NAME, OFFICIAL LANGUAGES AND STATUS \u00a0 NAME   1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The name of the association is THE ALL AFRICA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOCIETY (ACJUS) hereafter referred to as \u201cthe Society\u201d.   OFFICIAL LANGUAGES … <\/p>\n

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