THE CONSTITUTION OF TAKORADI POLYTECHNIC

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

COUNCIL- SRC

2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENTS OF TAKORADI POLYTECHNIC

IN THE NAME OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD, we the students of the Takoradi Polytechnic,

DETERMINED in raising to the highest level the spiritual, political, and intellectual standard of our society for the worth emulation of posterity,

SEEKING to promote the welfare of students of this Polytechnic as well as securing strong ties of fraternal solidarity and harmony among the student population of Ghana and elsewhere.

INTENT on establishing an accountable student government to enrich our heritage and safeguard the excellent principles of probity, truth, honesty, impartiality, equality and trust.

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CHAPTER ONE THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 1 NAME There shall be formed an organi:ation under this constitution known and called the Stud !t"# R $% " !t&t'( referred to as the SRC0 C)u!*'+ ), T&-)%&d' P)+.t */!'* hereinafter

ARTICLE 2

SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION 5; This constitution shall be the supreme constitution of all students, clubs, associations or unions in the Takoradi Polytechnic, and any other constitution found to be inconsistent with any provision of this constitution shall, to the extents of its inconsistency, be null and void. 3; %otwithstanding (rticle <3; clause <5;, this constitution shall be sub=ect to the constitution of the *epublic of Ghana, ,aws of Ghana and the statute establishing this Polytechnic.

ARTICLE 1

ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION 5; (ny student who alleges that8 a. (n act or omission of any person or group of persons or b. ( constitution, decision or resolution of anybody, organi:ation, club, union, or association is in contravention with a provision of this constitution, may apply to the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee for a declaration to that effect. 3; The $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee shall for the purpose of such declaration under clause of this article make such orders and give such

directions as it may consider appropriate for giving effect, or enabling effect to be given to the directions so made. >; 'ailure to obey or carryout the terms of an order or direction made or given under clause <3; of this article constitutes a violation of this constitution and contempt of the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee shall specify sanctions to the culprit and shall in the case of an .ommittee member constitute a ground for removal from office. xecutive

CHAPTER T2O ARTICLE 3 AIMS AND OB4ECTIVES OF THE SRC

5; The aims and ob=ectives of the "*. shall include but not limited to? a. "eeking the interest and welfare of the student today of Ghana in general and this Polytechnic in particular. b. "erve as the mouthpiece of the entire student body of this polytechnic. c. Provide means of communication between the students and the polytechnic authorities in all matters affecting the student body as a whole or part thereof. d. .o8ordinate with other student organi:ations in Ghana and elsewhere in matters of mutual interest and, e. 'oster good relations between students of this Polytechnic and the outside world. 3; 'or purpose of achieving these ob=ects, the "*. shall organi:e lectures, symposia, debates etc., and such other activities as are necessary to fulfill these general aims and ob=ectives.

CHAPTER THREE

ARTICLE 5

COMPOSITION OF THE SRC

5; The "*. shall be composed of the General .ouncil, which shall include@ a. The xecutive .ommittee, b. The 7.* and "chool !eads and their "ecretaries and Treasurers c. (ll .hairpersons of .ommittees formed under this constitution or by a resolution of the General .ouncil.

ARTICLE 6

THE GENERAL COUNCIL

5; There shall be a General .ouncil which shall comprise@ a. The xecutive .ommittee elected under this constitution and the "*.

0ice President, b. Three <>;*epresentative from each "chool elected by the said "chool <President, "ecretary and Treasurer;, c. Three <>; *epresentative from each 7.* elected by the said 7.* <President, "ecretary and Treasurer;, d. The ,egal and $isciplinary .ommittee .hairperson, e. The "ports General "ecretary, f. ntertainment and Planning .ommittee .hairperson,

g. 'inance .ommittee .hairperson, h. Transport .ommittee .hairperson,

i. Publication and +nformation .ommittee .hairperson, =. (udit .ommittee .hairperson, k. "ponsorship .ommittee .hairperson, l. Pro=ect and (sset .ommittee .hairperson, m. (cademic .ommittee .hairperson, n. Welfare and nvironmental .ommittee .hairperson o. Private !ostels (ssociations .ommittee .hairperson, p. The Public *elations &fficer <P*&;, q. The G%#P" ,ocal *epresentative, r. The WomenAs .ommissioner, s. The "*. .haplain, t. (nd all other .hairpersons of the .ommittees of the "*. 3; The "*. "ecretary shall within three <>; days of assumption of office request in writing to the various bodies concerned, all such members as provided for in paragraph <a; to <t; of clause <5; of this article. >; (ny person or body written to by the "ecretary shall forward the names of such representatives qualified to be members of the General .ouncil by virtue of paragraphs <a; to <t; of clause <5; of this article to the "*. "ecretary in within seven <B; days after the induction into office of the "*. xecutive .ommittee 2embers. C; ( member of the General .ouncil shall, before taking his6 her seat in the General .ouncil, take and subscribe before the .hairperson of the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee, the &ath of 2embership of the General .ouncil set out in the 'ourth "chedule to this .onstitution.
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D; The $isciplinary and ,egal .hairperson shall swear the same to the "*. President before taking his6her seat in the General .ouncil.

ARTICLE 7

MEETINGS

5; The General .ouncil shall meet at least once each semester 3; The "*. "ecretary shall in writing, or in any other form as may be decided on by xecutive .ommittee notify members of such meetings, specifying the (genda in not less than two clear days before the meeting. >; The quorum for a General .ouncil meeting shall be@ a. Two8 thirds <36>; including the President, the "ecretary and or the Treasurer. b. The first sitting of the General .ouncil shall be within fifteen <5D; days after assumption of office of new xecutive .ommittee 2embers.

ARTICLE 8

EMERGENCY MEETINGS of article B of this constitution, the xecutive

5; %otwithstanding clause <5;

.ommittee or, any two8thirds <36>; of the members of the General .ouncil, may call for an emergency meeting provided that the notice shall be given in writing duly signed by them, and that the (genda shall be attached and delivered to the "*. "ecretary. %o other business shall be discussed apart from the attached agenda. 3; The "*. "ecretary shall in consultation with the xecutive .ommittee summon such meeting within three <>; days of receipt of such request. >; The "*. President in consultation with the xecutive .ommittee shall call for an emergency meeting when the need be.
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ARTICLE 9

DECISION MAKING

5; The General .ouncil shall be the highest decision making body of the "*.. 3; The General .ouncil may concern itself with questions of general policy referred to it by the xecutive .ommittee of the "*..

ARTICLE 10

ATTENDANCES OF OBSERVERS AT GENERAL COUNCIL MEETINGS

5; &bservers or a member of any committee who is not a member of the General .ouncil, shall be entitled to participate in the proceedings of the General .ouncil, shall be accorded all privileges of a member of the General .ouncil except that he is not entitled to vote, or take allowance if any.

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CHAPTER FOUR THE EXECUTIVE ARTICLE 11: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

1; There shall be an xecutive .ommittee of the "*. which shall consist of@ a; The President, 0ice president, "ecretary and the Treasurer. 2; The executive committee may invite any member or committee to assist or address them in any deliberations in relation to their performance of their functions. 1; The quorum to xecutive committee meeting shall be 1 including the president or the secretary. 3; The executive committee shall in times of emergency, have powers to promptly meet without pre=udice to any provisions of this constitution, provided that the executive committee shall report their action to the General .ouncil at its subsequent meeting for ratification. 5; The General .ouncil members before assuming office shall take and subscribe, either at a public gathering or at any other general meeting of the General .ouncil, the oath of membership set out in this constitution.

ARTICLE 11:

DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

1; THE PRESIDENT a; There shall be a president who shall be the chief spokesperson of all students in this polytechnic b; /efore assuming office the President shall take and subscribe before the general student body, the Presidential &ath set out in the first schedule to this constitution.

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c; The authority of the president shall extend to the execution and maintenance of all provisions, including article C, of this constitution. d; (ll meetings of the General .ouncil or the xecutive .ommittee shall be chaired by the President, and in his absence, the 0ice President. e; The President shall not, be personally liable to proceedings in any court for the performance of his functions, or for any act of omission commission in the performance of his functions, under this constitution.

2; THE VICE PRESIDENT a; "hall on the assumption of office, take and subscribe before the general student body, the Presidential &ath set out in the schedule to this constitution. b; +n the absence of the president, the 0ice President shall have all the powers and prerogatives of the President.

1; THE SECRETARY a; There shall be a secretary who shall be the secretary to both the General .ouncil and the xecutive .ommittee b; The "ecretary shall perform duties and functions which shall include? i; )eeping and maintaining true and accurate minutes and records of all proceedings of the General .ouncil and xecutive .ommittee meetings. ii; *esponsible for both internal and external correspondences iii; .ompilation of an official list of all members of the General .ouncil in accordance with the provisions of this .onstitution.

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iv; The performance of other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the President. c; /efore assuming office, the "ecretary shall take and subscribe before the general student body at a public gathering, the executive officers oath set out in the second schedule to this constitution.

3; THE VICE SECRETARY a; There shall be a 0ice "ecretary appointed at the first sitting of the General .ouncil, by the xecutive officers in consultation with other members of the xecutive .ommittee, sub=ect to the approval of the General .ouncil. b; The 0ice "ecretary, who shall also be the ditor8in8.hief of the publication and information committee shall perform duties and functions which shall include? i; (cting in the absence of the "ecretary ii; Performing other duties assigned by the President, the "ecretary or the xecutive .ommittee. c; The 0ice "ecretary upon appointment and approval shall swear the oath the office as for the "ecretary. of

5; THE TREASURER a; "hall be responsible for all financial transactions of the "*. in con=unction with the 'inance .ommittee. b; "hall keep proper records of dues or subscription collected for or on behalf of the "*. from the Polytechnic authorities. c; "hall be a signatory to the /ank (ccount of the "*..

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d; The treasurer shall be the secretary to the finance committee and shall perform such duties in relation to the finance committee as provided in this constitution. e; The Treasure before assuming office shall take and subscribe before the general student body, at a public gathering the xecutive &fficers &ath set out in the second schedule to this constitution.

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CHAPTER FIVE REMOVAL FROM OFFICE ARTICLE 13 GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL 5. (n xecutive .ommittee 2ember shall be removed from office if found in accordance with the provisions of this article? a. To have acted in violation of the oath of office, or have violated the provisions of this constitution or, b. To be inefficient in the discharge of his6her duties or, c. To have embe::led funds or recklessly handled the finance of the "*. or, d. To have conducted him6herself in a manner likely to bring the high office of the President or 0ice President or "ecretary or Treasurer into disrepute, ridicule or contempt.

ARTICLE 15

REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL 5. ( 7.* or "chool shall have power to withdraw or remove any or all of its representatives in the General .ouncil provided that such exercise shall be effected through a resolution properly passed by the said 7.* or "chool. 3. The General .ouncil of the "*. shall have power to suspend or expel any member who is not an xecutive .ommittee 2ember upon stated misbehaviour provided that such a member shall have the right of appeal to $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee.

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CESSATION TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SRC GENERAL COUNCIL

5. Without pre=udice to any provisions of this .onstitution, a person shall cease to be a member of the "*. General .ouncil, if@ a. !e6she is ad=udged to have embe::led funds. b. !e6she is ad=udged to have acted in a manner pre=udicial to the interest of the General "tudent body. c. !e6she absents his6herself from meetings without reasonable excuse. d. !e6she resigns in writing delivers same to the .hairman of the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee.

ARTICLE 17

IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS 5. (ny student may by notice in writing addressed to the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee through the "*. to commence impeachment proceedings against a member of the "*. provided that such members shall be served with a copy of the notice two <3; clear days before the start of the proceedings. 3. The $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee shall within seventy8two <B3; hours of receiving the notice of impeachment , convene a sitting of the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee in consultation with the "*., to deliberate over the issue<s;. >. (ny member so impeached shall cease forthwith to be a member of the "*. xecutives. C. (ny vacancies created by virtue of any provisions of this constitution shall be filled within twenty8one <35; days after such vacancies are created.

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D. (ny student who is found to have allegedly falsely against any member of the "*. or any student shall be asked by the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee, "*. and the ditor8in8.hief for copies to be made available on "tudents %otice /oards. %otwithstanding that, the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee in consultation with the "*. shall sit and recommend appropriate punishment to be meted out.

CHAPTER SIX ELECTIONS AND <UALIFICATIONS ARTICLE 18 ELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 5. ( student shall not be a candidate in any election unless he is nominated for election as President or "ecretary or Treasurer by a document which@ a. +s signed by him6her and b. +s delivered to the lectoral /oard on or before the day fixed for the close of nomination in relation to the election. c. +s sub=ect to the provisions of this constitution all xecutive

.ommittee 2embers, excluding the 0ice President and including the G%#P" ,ocal *epresentative and the WomenAs .ommissioner of the "*. shall be elected by secret popular vote through the ballot box.

ARTICLE 19

<UALIFICATIONS 5. ( student shall not be qualified for election to any student affairs. xecutive

.ommittee unless he6she has considerable exposure and experience in

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3. (ny student of the Polytechnic is qualified to stand and contest for elections to any xecutive Position provided that he6she is an officially full8time tertiary student pursuing at least a fifteen credit hour course. >. (ny student who has been ad=udged to have misappropriated funds or caught involving in Theft, 'ight, *ape, known to be $runkard or a $rug (ddict or any bad moral behavior, shall not qualify to contest for election to any position under this constitution. C. Without pre=udice to any provision in this constitution, a student shall qualify to stand and contest elections to any provided he6she is not a final year student. D. 'inal year students shall be defined to include all who receive a !igher %ational $iploma <!%$; certificates awards at the end of the (cademic year in which elections are being held. E. %o student shall be elected as xecutive .ommittee 2ember unless at such elections the number of votes cast in his6her favour is more than fifty percent <D4F; of the total number of valid votes cast at the election. B. Where no candidates scores more than D4F of the valid votes cast, there shall be a run8off election between the first two candidates with the highest number of votes within seven <B; days. G. The lectoral /oard shall declare immediately the provisional election results after an election and unless or until such results are challenged, shall declare the final results within forty8eight <CG; hours after the election. H. General lections to student leadership positions on the "*. shall be conducted within ten <54; weeks after the commencement of the second semester of the academic year. xecutive .ommittee

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54. (ny student who is an "*. member but not a final year student, wanting to contest for elections shall resign at least three weeks before the day of election.

ARTICLE 20

TENURE OF OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 5. ( student elected as an xecutive committee member shall hold office for a term of one <5; (cademic year. 3. %otwithstanding clause one <5; of this article, the .ommittee members shall hand over to newly elected the final election results. >. The office of an xecutive .ommittee member shall become vacant? a. &n the expiration of the period specified in clause <3; off this article, or b. +f the incumbent resigns from office or ceases to hold office under article sixteen <5E;. xecutive xecutive

.ommittee members within fourteen <5C; days after the declaration of

ARTICLE 21

ELECTORAL COMMISSION 5. There shall be an lectoral .ommission of the "*.. 3. The lectoral .ommission referred to in the proceeding paragraph

shall be responsible for conducting all "*. xecutive elections as well as supervise the election of !all and "chool *epresentatives to the General .ouncil of the "*. and including the G%#P" elections in accordance with the provision of this constitution.

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lectoral .ommission may make *ule or *egulations for the

exercise and execution of its functions sub=ect to the *ules and *egulations hereinafter referred to as *ules and *egulations governing the conduct of "*. elections annexed at schedule five to this constitution. C. The composition of the lectoral .ommission shall be as follows? a. ( chairperson who shall be the "*. and four others. b. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the xecutive .ommittee sub=ect to the approval of the General .ouncil prior to elections. lectoral .ommissioner of the

ARTICLE 22

INDEPENDENCE OF COMMISSION xcept as provided in this constitution or in any resolution of the General .ouncil not inconsistent with this constitution in the performance of its functions, the lectoral .ommission shall not be sub=ected to the direction and control of any person or authority.

ARTICLE 21

VETTING COMMITTEE There shall be a vetting committee which shall be chaired by the lectoral .ommissioner and be responsible for ensuring that candidates for any election under this constitution satisfy the requirements provided for in this constitution. This vetting committee shall have the power to disqualifying candidates for any election under this constitution on the grounds stated only in this constitution under chapter six <E;.

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ARTICLE 23

COMPOSITION OF THE VETTING COMMITTEE The members of the lectoral .ommission shall constitute themselves into the 0etting .ommittee for the purpose of vetting during elections.

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CHAPTER 7 FINANCE ARTICLE 25 THE STUDENTS FUND 5. There shall be an (ccount to be known as "*. (ccounts into which all monies belonging to the "*. shall be paid into. 3. The various "chools and 7.*s shall also operate separate accounts into which all monies belonging to the school or 7.* shall be paid into. >. (ll monies collected by the "*. or any organi:ation6 committee under the "*. including clubs and associations should be deposited into the appropriate accounts, and under no circumstance should any money be kept in an individual account. C. Without pre=udice to (rticle ><.; > of this constitution, the "*. or committee shall retain an accountable impress, which shall be determined by the 'inance .ommittee. xecutive .ommittee in consultation with the

ARTICLE 26

2ITHDRA2ALS FROM STUDENTS FUNDS 5. %o monies shall be withdrawn from any "*. account without the prior approval of the 'inance .ommittee. 3. The "*. shall operate a .urrent (ccount with the Ghana .ommercial /ank ,td or such other /anks as 2ay by a resolution of the General .ouncil, be determined. >. (ny receipt into or withdrawal from the "*. fund by any document whatsoever shall be authenticated by the signatures of the Treasurer, the President, and a representative from the Polytechnic .entral (dministration.

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C. The schools and the 7.*s shall also operate their accounts in banks approved by the executives, but shall furnish the "*. with the names of the /ank.

ARTICLE 27

THE AUDIT BOARD 5. There shall be an (udit /oard of the "*. which shall comprise of five <D; members appointed by the xecutive .ommittee of the "*. with the prior approval of the General .ouncil at its first sitting provided that three of the persons so appointed shall be persons having reasonable knowledge in accounting and6 or auditing. 3. The accounts of the "*. and its committees, commissions or institutions established under this constitution or by a resolution of the General .ouncil shall be audited and reported on by the .hairperson of the (udit /oard to the General .ouncil. >. 'or the purpose of clause <3; of this article, the chairperson of the (udit /oard or any person authori:ed or appointed for such purpose by the chairperson of the (udit /oard shall have access to all books, records, returns and other relevant documents. C. The accounts of the "*. and of all other committees and commissions referred to in clause <3; of this article shall be kept in such forms as the (udit /oard shall approve. D. 'or the purpose of its work, it shall be lawful for the (udit /oard to subpoena any person including members of the xecutive .ommittee of the " * . to appear before it. E. (ny student who knowingly or recklessly makes orally or in writing to the (udit /oard any statement conveying any information or explanation required by the /oard or to which the /oard is entitled and

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which is misleading, false or deceptive shall be liable to any sanctions approved by the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee in consultation with the "*..

ARTICLE 28

INDEPENDENCE AND PO2ERS OF THE AUDIT BOARD 5. The (udit /oard? a. "hall not be sub=ect to the direction or control of any other person or authority. b. "hall disallow any item of expenditure which is contrary to the provisions of this constitution or a resolution of the General .ouncil and surcharge I i. "hall not be sub=ect to the direction or control of any other person or authority. ii. The amount of any expenditure disallowed upon the person responsible for incurring or authori:ing the expenditure. iii. The amount of any loss or deficiency upon any person by whose negligence or misconduct the loss or deficiency has been incurred. c. The amount of any loss or deficiency upon any person by whose negligence or misconduct the loss or deficiency has been incurred. 3. ( person aggrieved by a disallowance or surcharge made by the (udit /oard may appeal to the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee through the General .ouncil. >. (nother (udit /oard consisting of three <>; of the students (udit /oard, a $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee representative of the

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students and the PolytechnicJs +nternal (uditor to further (udit the (ccounts. C. +f findings still prove that, there has been a deficiency, the General .ouncil by resolution shall request the .entral (dministration to surcharge, withhold all documents of the person, stop him or her from writing examinations if not finished writing, or dismiss him or her from the institution, whichever appropriate.

ARTICLE 29

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF THE BOARD/ BUDGETS 5. The expenses of the /oard shall be a charge on the "*. 'und. 3. The accounts of the (udit /oard and those of the entire "*. machinery shall be received and audited by the Polytechnic (uditor or by a professional6 qualified (uditor appointed by the General .ouncil and the findings published on the %otice /oards of the students each semester. >. The president shall cause to be prepared and presented to the General .ouncil, at the beginning of each semester, estimates of revenues and expenditure of the "*. or committees of the General .ouncil for that semester. C. The president shall within fourteen <5C; days after assumption of office, present to the General .ouncil, the proposed programmes of pro=ects to be undertaken by the xecutive .ommittee during their tenure of office. D. The General .ouncil shall meet and deliberate on the viability or otherwise of such programmes or pro=ects before authori:ing the allocation of funds for it from the "*. fund and the General .ouncil shall have power to modify the terms of any contract.

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ARTICLE 10

LOANS 5. %o loan shall be raised for, or on behalf of the "*. or any committee otherwise than by or under the authority of a resolution of the General .ouncil. 3. ( resolution of the General .ouncil passed in accordance with clause <5; of this article shall provide8 a. That the terms and conditions of a loan shall be presented to the General .ouncil and shall not come into operation unless they have been approved by a resolution of the General .ouncil. b. That any monies received in respect of that loan shall be paid into the "*. fund.

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CHAPTER EIGHT COMMITTEES OF THE SRC ARTICLE 11 COMMITTEES 5. The General .ouncil shall appoint standing committees and other committees as may be necessary for the effective running of the "*.. 3. The standing .ommittees shall be appointed at the first sitting of the General .ouncil and shall be charged with such functions assigned by this constitution or any other decision of the General .ouncil.

ARTICLE 12

FINANCE COMMITTEE 5. There shall be a 'inance .ommittee which shall pre8audit all financial transactions of the "*.. 3. The 'inance .ommittee shall comprise? a. The Treasurer who shall be the "ecretary of the .ommittee. b. &ne representative from each 7.* and "chool appointed to serve the 'inance .ommittee provided that such representative is pursuing a course in (ccountancy or has knowledge in (ccounting or (uditing. c. Two other persons nominated by the General .ouncil. >. The .hairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the executive committee and approved by the General .ouncil or by a resolution of the General .ouncil two <3; weeks at the beginning of the semester. C. The 'inance .ommittee, in consultation with the (udit /oard shall inform the General "tudent /ody by publishing on %otice /oards, details of all financial transactions of the "*. or .ommissions or .ommittees of the General .ouncil in the preceding semester.

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ARTICLE 11

DEFAULTS BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 5. "ub=ect to clause <>; of this article, where there is a default on the part of the 'inance .ommittee due to wilful refusal or neglect to comply with this part of the constitution or incompetence or both, every member of the committee shall cease forthwith to be a member of the "*. 'inance .ommittee. 3. Where the default is found to have caused either wholly or in part by any member of the xecutive .ommittee or General .ouncil, such member shall suffer the penalty as may be determined by the (udit /oard. >. (ny person who whether intentionally or otherwise, fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to account for, or to any other punishment prescribed by the General .ouncil or determined by the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee. C. The quorum for 'inance .ommittee meetings shall be decided by said committee itself at its first sitting.

ARTICLE 13

DUTIES OF FINANCE COMMITTEE 5. The 'inance .ommittee shall? a. ncourage and promote the efficient utili:ation of the resources of the "*. through effective and efficient financial measures. b. /e responsible for monitoring the receipts and payments out of the "*. fund and shall report to the General .ouncil. 3. The 'inance .ommittee, before the end of each semester shall submit to the (udit /oard for auditing a statement of receipts and payments into and from the "*. fund.

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ARTICLE 15

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE 5. There shall be an (cademic .ommittee consisting of members appointed by the xecutive .ommittee sub=ect to the approval of General .ouncil. The chairperson shall be a member of the General .ouncil. 3. The .ommittee shall advise the "*. on students academic matters, pertaining to the nature of teaching, research and content of courses, conduct of examination, vacation training, the availability of study aids and equipment etc.

ARTICLE 16

RELIGIOUS BODIES 5. There shall be an "*. .haplaincy /oard who shall liaise between the "*. and other *eligious bodies on .ampus on all matters concerning religion. 3. The "*. shall recogni:e all *eligious /odies on .ampus. >. ach *eligious body shall submit a copy of its constitution to the "*., clearly stating the aims and ob=ectives. C. The "*. shall not discriminate against any approved religious body. (ll approved religious bodies shall have equal rights. D. (ll religious bodies shall operate with due regards to the provisions of this constitution and the General polytechnic ,aws.

ARTICLE 17

DUES AND MONIES PAID BY STUDENTS 5. %o amount shall, unless by a resolution of the General .ouncil introduced by the xecutive .ommittee, be imposed on any student.

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3. 'or the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that the "*. dues to be paid by the students shall be debated upon at the General .ouncil before its imposition.

ARTICLE 18

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE 5. There shall be an ntertainment .ommittee which shall oversee the

organi:ation of all "*. entertainment activities on campus. 3. The ntertainment .ommittee shall draw an entertainment schedule at the beginning of each semester provided that prior invitation is extended to the students on the entertainment programs outlined. >. The ntertainment .ommittee shall render proper accounts of all proceeds accruing to the "*. Treasurer. C. (ppointment to the ntertainment .ommittee shall be made by the

xecutive .ommittee sub=ect to the approval of the General .ouncil.

ARTICLE 19

TRANSPORT COMMITTEE 5. There shall be a student Transport .ommittee responsible for all transport matters and consist of not more than five members. 3. (ppointment to the said .ommittee shall be made by the .ommittee. >. *equest for transport services by students shall pass through the xecutive .ommittee of the "*.. xecutive

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SPORTS COMMITTEE 5. The "ports .ommittee shall consist of one representative each from the various 7.*s or !alls of *esidence "ports .ommittee and the "chools "ports .ommittee. 3. The .hairperson of the "ports .ommittee shall be the "ports General "ecretary. >. ( resolution of the General .ouncil shall approve the membership of the "ports .ommittee.

ARTICLE 31

PUBLICATION AND INFORMATION COMMITTEE 5. There shall be a Publication and +nformation .ommittee which shall be charged with the responsibility of publishing maga:ines, newsletters and other "*. handouts. 3. The said maga:ine shall be published at least once every year. >. The maga:ine shall be sold to students and the general public at a price to be fixed by the 'inance .ommittee in consultation with the General .ouncil. C. (ll publicity and advertisements of the "*. falls within the functions of this committee. D. The composition of the Publication and +nformation .ommittee shall be? a. The ditor8+n8.hief who is the same as the "*. (ssistant "ecretary shall be the .hairperson b. Two <3; editors c. ,egal (dviser

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d. .artoonist e. Treasurer f. &ne member from the 7.*s and "chools E. (ll appointments to serve on this committee shall be made by the xecutive .ommittee sub=ect to approval of the General .ouncil.

ARTICLE 32

2ELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE 5. There shall be a Welfare and nvironmental .ommittee of the "*. to recommend appropriate health delivery system on the Polytechnic Premises and assist to implement any programme in this direction. 3. +t shall plan clean8up schedule embracing the !alls of *esidence and the 0arious "chools. >. +t shall liaise with the relevant committees in matters relating to the sale of food item on campus and monitor the sanitation condition of such place. C. (ppointments to the Welfare and .ouncil. nvironmental .ommittee shall be

made by the xecutive .ommittee sub=ect to the approval of the General

ARTICLE 31

ASSETS AND PRO4ECT COMMITTEE 5. There shall be an (ssets .ommittee which shall be responsible for@ a. Taking charge of all (ssets of the "*.. b. Taking proper and true record of all (ssets of the of the "*. 3. 2embers of this .ommittee shall be appointed by the .ommittee sub=ect to the approval of the General .ouncil. xecutive

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>. The (ssets .ommittee shall within two <3; weeks of appointment or within three <>; weeks of the coming into force by this constitution, take stock of all assets of the "*. and shall report to the General .ouncil forthwith. C. Proper records of the stock so taken shall be made in books specially opened for this purpose.

ARTICLE 33

DISCIPLINARY AND LEGAL COMMITTEE 5. There shall be a $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee of the "*.. (ppointment of the members shall be done by the xecutive .ommittee sub=ect to the approval of the General .ouncil. 3. The chairperson of the .ommittee shall be a member of the general council. >. The $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee shall have the power to deal with all (cts of indiscipline on the part of any member of the general council or students referred to it by the general council or any member of the xecutive .ommittee or any 7.* or "chool. C. The $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee shall, in the exercise of its functions, have power to prescribe any appropriate punishment capable of being enforced by the general council. D. %otwithstanding any persons to the contrary, the general council shall, acting on the advice of the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee, have the power to recommend appropriate punishments to the $ean of "tudents (ffairs, the *egistrar or the *ector for implementation. E. The committee shall have =urisdiction in every matter relating to the interpretation of any provision of whether a person or body of person have acted ultra vices the powers conferred on them by this constitution.

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B. +t shall have mandate to resolve conflicts between students or group of students.

ARTICLE 35

AD-HOC COMMITTEE 5. %otwithstanding the provisions of this constitution, the general council shall have the power to co8opt students from outside the "*. to serve on such committees and or on any matter in the pursuit of its aims. 3. Without pre=udice to any provisions in this constitution, the general council shall have the power to co8opt students from outside the "*. to serve on such committees and or on any polytechnic standing committees as it deems fit.

ARTICLE 36

APPOINTMENTS 5. Without pre=udice to any provisions of this constitution, all appointments made by the xecutive .ommittee of the "*. shall be sub=ected to the approval of the general council of the "*.. 3. The "*. President shall represent the "*. on the polytechnic .ouncil. >. The xecutive .ommittee, sub=ect to the approval by the general council shall have power to dismiss any person appointed to serve on any committee of the "*. for stated reasons.

ARTICLE 37

PRESENTATION OF REPORTS0 very committee of the "*. shall present a report on its activities to the General .ouncil as to be determined by the xecutive .ommittee.

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ARTICLE 38

PROCEDURE OF COMMITTEES very committee shall, sub=ect to the provisions of this constitution or a resolution of the General .ouncil, regulate its own procedure for its activities, and this shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this constitution.

ARTICLE 39

RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS 5. (ny person appointed to any committee or office who8 a. 2isappropriate any funds, or b. .onducts himself in such a manner as to cause depreciation, whether in respect of loss or otherwise, in any cash or property entrusted to him, "hall be liable to make good the loss or liable to any punishment to be prescribed by the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee.

ARTICLE 50

4CR COMMITTEES/ OFFICERS OF HALLS OF RESIDENCE 5. +t shall consist of a President, a secretary and a Treasurer who shall be democratically voted into office at !all levels. 3. "hall be responsible for the general administration of their halls and maintenance of discipline. >. "hall be responsible and accountable for the use of 7.* funds allocated to them by the Polytechnic 'inance &fficer.

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ARTICLE 51

OFFICERS OF SCHOOLS 5. +t shall consist of a President, a secretary and a Treasurer who shall be democratically voted into office at school levels. 3. "hall be responsible for the general administration of their schools and maintenance of discipline. >. "hall be responsible and accountable for the use of school funds allocated to them by the Polytechnic 'inance &fficer.

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CHAPTER NINE 2OMEN#S COMMISSION ARTICLE 52 2OMEN#S COMMISSION 5. There shall be a WomenAs .ommission which shall be responsible for? a. (iding female students in reali:ing themselves as an important resource so as to contribute to the advancement of society. b. (ssisting in finding solutions to problem in connection with women8related ideas. c. !elping to prepare the female student for a more responsible and responsive role in life after school. d. +nculcating in the female student, a sense of inclusion, solidarity and active participation in campus activities. e. !elping to raise the self8esteem and confidence of female students. 3. very female student in this polytechnic shall be a member of the WomenAs .ommission. >. The WomenAs .ommission shall, at the beginning of each semester, present a program of activities and expenditure involved to the General .ouncil for consideration and approval.

ARTICLE 51

EXECUTIVES OF THE 2OMEN#S COMMISSION 5. The xecutive of the WomenAs .ommission shall be composed of a8 a. .hairperson b. 0ice chairperson

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c. "ecretary d. Treasurer e. &rgani:ing secretary, and f. 0ice organi:ing secretary 3. The .hairperson of the WomenAs .ommission who shall be democratically elected by all female students shall be a member of the General .ouncil and shall have the responsibility of implementing the provisions of article 88888of this constitution. >. %otwithstanding clause <3; of this article, every female student who is a member of any 7.* or "chool xecutives or a representative of any committee shall form the core membership of this commission. C. The .hairperson shall be elected together with the "*. .ommittee 2embers, D. The other xecutives of the .ommission shall be appointed by the xecutive

.ommissioner with the prior approval of the General .ouncil. E. The "ecretary of the .ommission shall compile and keep the list of all such members as provided for in clause <C; of this article.

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CHAPTER TEN COMMISSION OF IN<UIRY ARTICLE 53 APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION 5. The General .ouncil shall appoint a .ommission of inquiry into any matter of interest to students wherever8 a. The xecutive .ommittee are satisfied that a .ommission of inquiry should be appointed, or b. The xecutive .ommittee advises that it is in the interest of students so to do or c. The General .ouncil, by a resolution requests that a .ommission of inquiry be appointed to inquire into any matter specified in that resolution as being a matter of importance to students. 3. ( .ommission appointed under clause <5; of the article may consist sole .ommissioner or two or more persons one of whom shall be appointed the .hairperson of the .ommission. >. ( person shall not be appointed a sole .ommissioner or the .hairperson of a .ommission inquiry under this article unless he is a. ( person of considerable experience in students affairs and b. ( person who possesses a special qualifications or knowledge in respect of the matter being inquired into.

ARTICLE 55

DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION 5. ( .ommission of inquiry shall8

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a. 2ake a full, faithful and impartial inquiry into any matter specified in the instrument of appointment. b. *eport in writing the result of the inquiry and c. 'urnish in the result of the report the reasons leading to the conclusions stated in the report. 3. Where a .ommission of inquiry makes an adverse finding against any person<s;, an appeal shall be as right from the finding of the .ommission to the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee which shall be exercisable within seven <B; days after the finding is made and announced to the General "tudent body. >. ( person whose conduct is the sub=ect of inquiry by a commission of inquiry, or who may, in any way be implicated or concerned in any matter under inquiry, is entitled to be assisted by such expert as may reasonably be necessary for the purpose of protecting his interests at the inquiry.

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CHAPTER ELEVEN HONORARIUM ARTICLE 56 HONORARIUMS 5. .ertificates of office shall be presented to the members of the xecutive .ommittee, the General .ouncil and the members off the various .ommittees formed. General .ouncil. 3. The vacation residence fees including cost of meals of students, rates of the xecutive .ommittee members of the "*. shall be determined by the 'inance .ommittee. >. The xecutive .ommittee members shall en=oy allowance from the "*. which shall be determined by the 'inance .ommittee. C. (ny person who has been an xecutive .ommittee member of the "*. and has successfully completed his tenure of office shall be an "tatesman. D. %otwithstanding any provision of this article no special privileges shall go with the status of lder "tatesman. E. Without pre=udice to the provision of the preceding clause, committees of the polytechnic on which the "*. has representation. B. There shall be /oard of !onour elected in the "*. office on which shall be embossed names of the successive Presidents of the "*.. G. (pproval shall be given by the General .ouncil in respect of the matters referred to in cause <3 ; and <>; lder lder #nless otherwise stated by a resolution of the

"tatesman in appropriate cases shall be appointed to serve on the various

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CHAPTER T2ELVE SRC INVITATIONS ARTICLE 57 INVITATIONS 5. The "*. xecutive .ommittee shall have power to elect and6 or nominate delegates, representatives, participants to any conference, seminars, or pro=ects to which the "*. has been invited. 3. The xecutive .ommittee of the "*. shall make public such invitations forty8eight <CG; hours after the election6 nomination. >. The delegates6 representatives6 participant shall present a written report to the "*. xecutive .ommittee within fourteen <5C; days after the discharge of such duty. C. The report shall be published within a reasonable time after its submission to the xecutive .ommittee of the "*..

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CHAPTER THIRTEEN LOCAL GNUPS REPRESENTATIVES ARTICLE 58 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOCAL GNUPS 5. "hall consist of the President, the "ecretary and the Treasurer who shall be elected into office by the general student body.

ARTICLE 59

FUNCTIONS OF THE LOCAL GNUPS 5. "hall liaise between the Polytechnic, the G%#P" "ecretariat and other institutions within and outside the country. 3. "hall submit to the "*. information on matters affecting the nation and the student movement. >. "hall assist the "*. in the organi:ation and implementation of all G%#P" activities and decision<s; in the Polytechnic. C. "hall submit to the xecutive .ommittee of the "*. its program of

activities and estimates for consideration and approval by the General .ouncil in consultation with the 'inance .ommittee. D. +n times when Takoradi Polytechnic shall host the %ational "eat of G%#P", elections shall be organi:ed for the %ational xecutives under the supervision of the ,ocal lectoral .ommission unless otherwise stated by the %ational G%#P". The %ational xecutives shall not form part of the General .ouncil unless otherwise stated by a resolution of the General .ouncil or the %ational G%#P" constitution. E. %otwithstanding the constitution of the %ational G%#P", the accredited .entral .ommittee members shall include the "*. President, "ecretary, Treasurer, ,ocal G%#P" *epresentative and the WomenAs .ommissioner. Two other observers shall be appointed by the xecutive
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.ommittee to attend .entral .ommittee meetings6 .ongress of %ational G%#P" invitation for meeting.

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CHAPTER FOURTEEN AMENDMENTS ARTICLE 60 AMENDMENTS AND REVIE2S 5. %o amendments of this constitution shall be proposed unless notice of such amendment has been given in writing to the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee through the "*. and signed by at least one hundred supporters from among the general studentsA body. 3. There shall be a preliminary hearing on the proposals for amendment by the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee and where it is satisfied that conditions require an amendment of this constitution, it shall give permission for the amendments. >. The $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee in consultation with the xecutive .ommittee shall present a present a proposal to the General .ouncil to appoint a .ommission6 .ommittee. C. ( .ommission or .ommittee appointed in accordance with clause <>; of this article shall present draft proposal to the General .ouncil for consideration. D. 'or the purposes of consideration and debating on the draft proposals at least half of the total membership of the General .ouncil shall be present and the vote of two8thirds of such members shall be required to commence the process of the amendment. E. The .ommission responsible for the amendment shall publish the provisions intended to be amended together with the proposals for amendments and the draft provisions on all %otice /oards for at least fourteen <5C; days and provided that within the said fourteen days, there shall be a 7.* and "chool forum to debate on the proposals.

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B. Where the proposal is approved, the new constitution shall come into effect within forty8eight <CG; hours after voting on it. G. (mendments to this .onstitution shall be listed and annexed to this document in the nature of amendments and shall be numbered in their order of creation, dated and gathered.

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CHAPTER FIFTEEN LA2 ARTICLE 61 LA2 5. +n carrying out activities, the "*. and the General student body shall be guided by, a. The general laws of Ghana, b. The Polytechnic ,aw and statutes made there under, c. The "tudents .onstitution, d. The 7.*, "chools and .lub6 (ssociation .onstitutions, and e. &ther *ules and *egulations in existence in the Polytechnic.

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CHAPTER SIXTEEN CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS ARTICLE 61 CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS 5. There shall be *egister of the "*. opened for the purpose of registering all .lubs, (ssociations etc. formed on campus. 3. (ny .lub, (ssociation etc. formed on .ampus. >. The xecutive of any .lub, (ssociation or like group which

contravenes the provisions in .lause <3; of this article shall be liable to sanctions to be determined by the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee in consultation with the xecutive .ommittee. C. The xecutive .ommittee of the "*. has power to ban any

unregistered .lub, (ssociation formed on campus. D. The xecutive .ommittee of the "*. shall accept all letters of

registration provided that the aims and ob=ectives are not in conflict with the provisions of the constitution. E. (ll dues to be charged by such .lubs, (ssociations etc. shall be reasonable. B. The "*. President shall by the virtue of his office be an ex8officio member of all .lubs and (ssociations.

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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLE 62 COPIES OF THE CONSTITUTION 5. .opies of this constitution shall be made available to every member of the General .ouncil at the beginning of the tenure of office of such member of the General .ouncil, the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee members shall also be given copies of the .onstitution and statute of the Polytechnic at the same periods as General .ouncil members are given copies of this .onstitution. 3. Without pre=udice to clause <5; of this article, the "ecretary shall cause to be kept in each "chool library and the Polytechnic library copies of this constitution and shall make available copies of this constitution for reference. >. The "ecretary shall also make available, the constitution to the Principal, Polytechnic "ecretary, the $ean of "tudents and anyone who may be in need of the constitution for reference.

ARTICLE 61

INDEMNITY 5. 2embers of the General .ouncil, xecutive .ommittee and all other

.ommittees shall be indemnified out of the assets and funds of the "*. against any legal or other liabilities as may be incurred for and on behalf of the "*., provided that such liabilities shall have been incurred in the course of lawful execution of duties assigned to them under this .onstitution or by a decision of the General .ouncil. 3. +n the event of any legal proceedings being instituted against the "*., the President or his nominee shall represent the "*..

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ARTICLE 63

CORPORATE POLICY 5. The "*. shall undertake pro=ects and other administrative activities from dues collected from students. 3. +t shall be a policy that on8going pro=ects such as the "ports .omplex, '.2 "tation and the proposed !ostel /uilding etc. be upheld by any succeeding "*. till completion. >. (ny act of amendment shall be by approval from BDF of the "tudentsA membership on campus.

ARTICLE 65

DEFINITIONS 5. +n this .onstitution, the expression 7.* includes non8residential students as a hall.

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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN FORA AND PRESS CONFERENCES ARTICLE 66 FORA AND PRESS CONFERENCES 5. The xecutive .ommittee shall hold at least one <5; forum in each

semester. 3. %otwithstanding clause <5; of this article, any hundred <544; of the students may request for an emergency forum to discuss pertinent issues affecting students. >. The xecutive .ommittee shall hold Press .onference shall be discussed at the General .ouncil meeting before the date is fixed for the Press .onference.

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SCHEDULE ONE THE PRESIDENTIAL OATH

I======> having been elected to the !igh &ffice of President <or 0ice President; of the "*. do hereby in the name of God swear <solemnly affirm; that + will be faithful and true to the "*., that + shall strive at all times to preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the "*. and + hereby dedicate myself wholly, without fear or favour, to the service and welfare of the student of T()&*($+ P&,-T .!%+. in particular and of Ghana in general, and uphold the .onstitution of the Ghana %ational #nion of Polytechnic "tudents <G%#P";.

+ further solemnly swear that + will conform to the principles of strict accountability financially and other wise and that, should + at any time break this &ath of my office, shall + submit myself to the dictates of the "*. .onstitution and suffer the penalty thereof8 "& ! ,P 2 G&$.

%/@ To be sworn before the $ean of "tudentsA (ffairs of the Takoradi Polytechnic or his representative at a public ceremony at which the officials of the polytechnic and the entire student body and6or any invited guest shall be present.

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SCHEDULE T2O EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OATH +111111, having been elected "ecretary6 Treasurer to the "*., do hereby in the name of God swear <solemnly affirm; that + will at all times faithfully truthfully serve the "*. in my capacity as the "ecretary6 Treasurer that + will support and uphold the principles of meticulous accountability financially and otherwise, that + will seek the welfare of the students of the Polytechnic in particular and welfare of the students off Ghana in general. + further solemnly swear <affirm; that should +, at any time break my oath of office, + submit to the penalty prescribed by the "*. .onstitution8 "& ! ,P 2 G&$.

%/@ To be sworn before the $ean of "tudentsA (ffairs of the Takoradi Polytechnic at a public ceremony at which the officials of the polytechnic and the entire student body and6or any invited guest shall be present.

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SCHEDULE THREE OATH FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL

I=========0> having been elected to the General .ouncil of the "*., do hereby in the name of God swear that + will bear true faith allegiance to the "*. .onstitution and uphold , preserve, protect and defend the "*. .onstitution and expose with faithful :eal any act, commission or omission or any other matter that will undermine the "*. .onstitution.

%/@ To be sworn at the first General 2eeting of the .ouncil and administered by the chairperson of the $isciplinary and ,egal .ommittee.

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SCHEDULE FOUR ELECTORAL PROCEDURE 1; CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS- RULES AND REGULATIONS 5; "imple ma=ority shall be required to win an election where two or more candidates contest for a post. 3; +n the event of a tie, a fresh election shall be conducted for the candidates involved. >; +f at the close of nomination only one candidate is contesting for a post, he6she shall be declared elected by obtaining at least D4F of the total number of valid votes cast. C; 0oting shall be by secret ballot. D; .andidates for an election are required to read their manifesto before the general student body before the election date. E; The xecutive .ommittee of the "*., and the G%#P" ,ocal *epresentative shall be

elected by the general student body. B; The elections to the remaining posts of the "*. shall be conducted by the individual 7.*s and "chools on a date to be determined by the lectoral /oard. G; The WomenAs .ommissionerAs election shall be done by all female students only.

2; CONDUCT OF BYE ELECTION 5; +n the event of a post becoming vacant either by resignation or removal from office, a bye8 election shall be held within 35 days of the creation of such vacancy. 3; The conduct of such elections shall follow the provisions as contained therein in this constitution. >; ( member of the General .ouncil wishing to contest a bye8election shall first duly resign his6 her office.
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1; NOMINATIONS 5; (ll nomination forms shall be received from the lectoral .ommission. 3; The nomination form for the President of the "*. shall have a column for the name of the 0ice8President he6she intends to appoint.

3; APPOINTMENT OF POLLING AGENTS 5; ach candidate fully certified as duly by the polling agents as the lectoral /oard one clear week before voting. 3; The polling agents of all the candidates together with the members of the lectoral /oard shall be responsible collectively for removing all ballot boxes to a central point and also shall be collectively responsible for the counting of the ballot. lectoral /oard shall appoint as many

lectoral /oard may determine and forward their names to the

5; OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS 5; ( person can be deemed a candidate only after he or she has been vetted and has been put up by the lectoral /oard. 3; ( person put up as a candidate may withdraw his6her candidature not later than a day before election. >; ( candidate who wishes to withdraw may do so by formally writing a withdrawal letter to the lectoral /oard.

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C; %o one is allowed to campaign on the day of the election. D; .omplains of electoral fraud and allegations of electoral malpractices should be lodged with the lectoral /oard within CG hours after voting.

6; ELECTORAL OFFENCES 5; ( person who8 a; forges, fraudulently defaces, or destroys a nomination paper, or any other document relating to an election, or delivers to a returning officer or the electoral board any nomination paper knowing it to be forged? or b; 'orges or counterfeits or fraudulently destroys a ballot paper or the official mark on a ballot paper? or c; Without authority supplies a ballot to any person? or d; "ells or offers to sell a ballot paper to any person or purchases or offers to purchase a ballot paper from any person? or e; %ot being a person entitled under this constitution or regulations made under it, to be in possession of a ballot paper which has been marked with the official mark, has such a ballot paper in his possession? or f; )nowingly and intentionally puts into a ballot box anything other than the ballot paper which he is authori:ed by constitution to put in? or

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g; Without authority, destroys, takes, opens or otherwise interferes with a ballot box, ballot paper or packet of packet papers in use or intended to be used for the purposes of an election? or h; Without authority, prints a ballot paper or what purports to be or is capable of being used as a ballot paper at an election? or i; %ot being authori:ed to do so under this constitution or regulations made under it, make a mark on a ballot paper issued to a person, other than himself, with intent that the ballot paper shall be used to record the vote of the person, commits an electoral offence.

7; UNAUTHORI?ED VOTING 5; ( person who knowingly8 a; votes at an election at which he is not entitled to vote? or b; 0otes more than once at an election commits an offence.

8; OFFENCES BY ELECTORAL OFFICERS 5; (n electoral officer, clerk, interpreter or other person who has a duty to perform, whether under this or otherwise, in relation to an election and who8 a; makes in any record, return or other document, which he is required to keep or make in pursuance of this constitution or of regulations made under it, any entry which he knows or has reasonable cause to believe to be false, or does not believe to be true? or

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b; Permits a person whom he knows or has reasonable cause to believe not to be a person who is blind or incapacitated from voting by other physical cause to vote in the manner provided for such personAs? or c; *efuses to permit a person whom he knows or has reasonable cause to believe to be a person who is blind or incapacitated from voting by other physical cause to vote in the manner provided for such persons? or d; Willfully prevents a person from voting at the polling station at which he knows or has reasonable cause to believe the person is entitled to vote at? or e; Willfully counts a ballot paper as being cast for a candidate which he knows or has reasonable cause to believe was not validly cast for the candidate? or f; Without reasonable cause acts or fails to act in breach of his official duty, commits an electoral offence.

9; RE<UIREMENT OF SECRECY 5; very person present at the counting of votes shall maintain and help in maintaining the secrecy of voting and shall not communicate any information obtained at the counting of the votes as to the candidate for whom a vote is given on any particular ballot paper. 3; %o person shall8 a; +nterfere with or attempt to interfere with a voter when recording his vote? or b; &btain or attempt to obtain in a polling station information about the candidate for whom a voter in that station is about to vote or has voted? or c; .ommunicate anytime to any person any information obtained in a polling station about the candidate for whom a voter in that station has voted or about the number, if any, on the ballot paper given to a voter at that station? or

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d; $irectly or indirectly induce a voter to display his ballot paper after he has marked or selected it so as to make known to another person the name of the candidate for whom he has or has not voted? or >; ( person who has undertaken to assist8 a; a blind voter to vote? or b; ( voter who is incapacitated from voting by any other physical cause to vote, shall not communicate at any time to another person information as to the candidate for whom that disabled voter tends to vote or has voted, or as to the number, if any, on the ballot paper given for the use of the disabled voter? or C; ( person who contravenes any provision of this section commits an electoral offence.

10; PERSONATION 5; ( person commits the sin of personation if he6she a; votes as another person, whether that other person is living or dead or is a fictitious person? or b; 0otes for a person whom he knows or has reasonable ground to believe to be dead or to be a fictitious person.

11; BRIBERY 5; ( person commits the offence of bribery8 a; +f he directly or acting through another person8 i; Gives money or obtain an office for a voter in order to induce the voter to vote or refrain from voting? or

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ii; .orruptly does such an act on account of a voter having voted or retrained from voting? or iii; 2akes a gift or provides something of value to a voter to induce the voter to vote in a certain way or to obtain the election of a candidate? or b; +f he advances or pays money or causes money to be paid to or for the use of a person with the intent that the money or part of it shall be expended in bribery at an election, or knowingly pays money wholly or in part expended in bribery at an election? or c; +f after an election he directly or through another person receives money or valuable consideration on account of a person having voted or refrained from voting or having induced another person to vote or to refrain from voting. 3; 'or the purpose of subsection <5;8 a; *eferences to giving money include giving, lending, agreeing to give or lend, offering, pro missing and promising to procure or to endeavor to procure money or valuable consideration?

12; TREATING 5; ( person commits the offence of treating8 a; +f he corruptly either himself or through another person, before, during or after an election gives or provides or pays wholly or in part the expenses of giving or providing meat, drink, entertainment or provision to or for any person8 <i; 'or the purpose of corruptly influencing that person or another person to vote or refrain from voting? or <ii; &n account of that person or another person having voted or refrained from voting or being about to vote or refrain from voting? or

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<b; +f he corruptly accepts or takes any meat, drink, entertainment or provision offered in the circumstances for the purposes mentioned in paragraph <a; of this section.

11; UNDUE INFLUENCE 5; ( person commits the offence of undue influence8 a; +f he directly or indirectly or through another person acting on his behalf8 i; 2akes use of or threatens to make use of force, violence or restraint? or ii; +nflicts or threatens to inflict on another person a temporal or spiritual in=ury, damage, harm or loss, b; +f by abduction, duress or any fraudulent method he impedes or prevents the free exercise of the franchise of a voter.

13; INTERFERENCE 2ITH ELECTIONEERING ACTIVITIES OF OTHER PERSONS0 5; ( person who, before or during an election for the purpose of effecting or preventing the election of a candidate either directly or indirectly. a; /y words, whether spoken or written, sign or any other representation or in any manner whatsoever seeks to excite or promote disharmony, enmity or hatred against another person, group of persons or political party on grounds of religious, tribal, professional, regional or political affiliation? or b; &rgani:es a group of persons with the intention of training the group in the use of, force, violence, abusive, insulting, corrupt or vituperative songs or language calculated to discredit, malign, disparage, condemn, insult or abuse another person or candidate or with a view to causing disharmony or a breach of the peace or to

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disturbing public tranquility so as to gain unfair advantage in the election over that other person or candidate? or c; &bstructs or interferes or attempts to obstruct or interfere with the free exercise of the franchise of a voter or compels or induces or attempts to compel or induce a voter to vote or to refrain from voting? or d; .ompels, induces or attempts to compel or induce a candidate to withdraw his candidate or voter with in=ury or harm of any kind? or e; +n any manner whatsoever threatens any candidate or voter with in=ury or harm of any kind? or f; +nduces or attempts to induce any candidate or voter to fear or believe that he will suffer illness or will become an ob=ect of divine, spiritual or fetish displeasure or censure? commits an offence.

15; CERTAIN ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED ON POLLING DAY 5; $uring the hours when a poll is open on polling day, no person shall, of any polling station, seek to influence, in whatever manner, any person to vote for any candidate or to ascertain for which candidate any voter intends to vote or has voted. 3; $uring the hours when a poll is open on polling day, no person shall within five8hundred <D44; metres of any polling station, sell any intoxicating liquor or share elements. >; (ny person who contravenes any provision of this section commits an offence.

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16; FALSE STATEMENTS 5; ( person who before or during an election for the purpose of effecting or preventing the election of a candidate makes or publishes or causes to be made or published by words whether written or spoken, or by song, a statement which is false or which he knows or has reason to believe to be false in relation to the personal character of another candidate commits an offence. 3; ( person who before or during an election knowingly publishes a false statement of the withdrawal of a candidate for the purpose of promoting or procuring the return of another candidate commits an offence. >; The provisions of this section shall not take away the right of a person to sue for defamation of character.

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