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(MAPE)
Statute
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Preamble
This statute governs the operation of the Maltese Association for Physical Education
(MAPE) and safeguards the principles of the said association. It is self-governing
and strictly non-political. It is a voluntary and a non-profit making organisation in
accordance with the Voluntary Organization’s Act Chapter 492 of the Laws of
Malta. The Association shall not act as a trade union. It may, however, act as
a pressure group on professional issues. It shall also mark the difference
between Physical Education and Sport, the former being the focal point of
attention and action.
Vision
Mission
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ARTICLES
Article 1: Name
Article 2: Address
The Headquarters of the Association will be located at The Institute for Physical
Education and Sport (IPES), Sports Complex, Room 205, The University of Malta.
Tal-Qroqq, Msida Malta.
Article 3: Objectives
iv. To facilitate the exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas amongst its
members.
4.2 Applications
Applications for membership shall be accompanied with a remittance of €6,
and with a remittance of €3 for University students. Membership expires on
the 31st October of every year and needs to be renewed or settled by that
date.
4.3 Termination of Membership
The Association shall refuse or terminate membership to any full or associate
member who by means of voluntary or involuntary actions does not honour
the spirit of this Statute or the Code of Ethics of this Association.
5.1 The Annual General Meeting (AGM)of the Association is to be held once in
every calendar year and by not later than 30th November of that year.
iii. Provide an opportunity for any amendments of the statute which may be
deemed necessary.
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5.1.3 One third of the number of the paid up members, shall form a quorum at
the AGM.
5.1.4 If within half an hour from the time set for the holding of a General
Meeting called by the Executive Committee a quorum is not reached,
the members present shall constitute a quorum.
5.1.5 All members of MAPE have the right to propose motions and vote for
amendments to the statute.
5.2.2 An EGM may also be convened on the request by at least one third of the
paying members who are up to date in their subscription. Such an EGM is to
be held within fifteen days from the day of receipt of the request by the
Executive Committee.
5.2.3 One third of the number of full paying members who are up to date in their
subscription shall form a quorum at the EGM.
5.2.4 If within half an hour from the time set for the holding of an Extraordinary
General Meeting convened at the request of one third of the number of
full paying members a quorum is not present, the meeting shall be
dissolved.
6.1 The Executive Committee shall consist of eleven (11) members elected from
all members and elected every four (4) years.
6.2 Three (3) B.Ed (Hons) Students, one each from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Year
groups are elected yearly by the end of November by their respective
students to be part of the Executive Committee.
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6.3 The officers of the committee are:
President,
Vice-President,
Secretary,
Treasurer,
Public Relations Officer
3 other members
3 B.Ed Students
7.1 Paid up members have the right to vote for the election of the Executive
Committee.
7.2 Members of the Executive Committee shall be elected by secret vote in the
General Meeting and shall hold office for four years. They may stand for re-
election.
7.5 The members elected for the Executive Committee are to reach a
consensus among themselves on the assignment of the various roles within
the Committee.
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Article 8: Executive Committee: Powers and Procedure
8.1 The Executive Committee may co-opt persons from among the full paying
members of the Association to sit on the Committee in order to fill any
vacancy that may occur. Co-opted members must have the approval of at
least two thirds of the Committee members present for the meeting.
8.2 The Committee shall meet at least three times every year.
Article 9: Finance
9.1 Compliance
The Association will conduct its financial activities in accordance with the
regulations and laws of Malta. No part of the income, capital or property
pertains directly or indirectly to any member of the association.
9.2.2 A financial year shall commence on the 1st October or 1st January of each
year.
10.1 Any request for changes in the statute are to be received by the
Executive Committee at least seven days prior to the day of the General
Meeting. Any change in the statute has to be approved by at least two-
thirds of the members present for the General Meeting.
10.2 The final interpretation of this statute is the prerogative of the Executive
Committee.
11.1 In case the association shall be dissolved and the committee is not
formed within two years from the date of dissolution, any assets pertaining
to the Association shall be forwarded to a charitable institution.