1. Name:

The Union shall be called the Sierra-Leone Union, Port Harcourt.

2. Object.

The main object of the Union shall be to seek to unite all Sierra-Leone citizens and descendants resident or domiciled in Port Harcourt with a view to fostering their general welfare, and to serve as a link with the homeland as well.

3. Membership:

(a) Membership shall be open to Sierra-Leonians or their descendants above 18 years of age. New members shall be admitted and registered following the satisfactory completion of the application form of the Union:

(b) Any eligible person desiring membership shall complete the Union's application form and submit it with the relevant enrollment fee to the Secretary:

(c) Enrollment fees shall be 50 Kobo flat for both male and female.

4. General Meetings:

General meetings shall be held every second Saturday of each month. Executive meeting shall be held on the Wednesday preceding the general meetings.

5. Election:

Election of officers shall be held annually in the month of March. The Annual Report and the Union Audited Statement of Accounts shall be submitted at the February general meeting.

6. Officers:

The Officers of the Union shall consist of:

(a) President

(b) The Vice President

(c) Secretary

(d) Assistant Secretary

(e) Treasurer

(f) Financial Secretary

(g) Welfare Officer

(h) Auditor

The Officers shall perform all duties normally incidental to their respective offices subject however, to such changes or additions at the direction of the Union.

7. Resolutions:

At every meeting, the decision of the majority shall be final.

8. Composition of Executive Committee:

The Executive shall be composed of all officers and 2 members—one male, one female—to be elected.

9. Quorum:

At the General Meeting, 12 members shall form a quorum.

(b) At an Executive Meeting 4 members shall form a quorum including the President or the Vice President and the Secretary or the Assistant Secretary.

10. Monthly Subscriptions:

Monthly subscriptions shall be 30 Kobo male and 20 Kobo female.

11. Distant Members:

A distant member who is financial shall enjoy all the privileges of the Union as if he or she was present, but shall not be elected to office.

12. Forfeiture of Benefits:

A member shall forfeit his or her benefits if he or she is in arrears of monthly subscriptions up to three months.