AGMM
AFRINIC Bylaws 2016
- AFRINIC Bylaws 2016
- 2 NAME
- 3 TYPE AND OBJECTS OF COMPANY
- 4 FUNDING
- 5 REGISTERED OFFICE
- 6 MEMBERSHIP
- 7 POWERS OF MEMBERS
- 8 TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
- 9 THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE
- 10 ELECTION COMMITTEE
- 11 COMMUNITY MEETINGS
- 12 PROCEEDINGS AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERS' MEETINGS
- 13 APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS
- 14 REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS
- 15 POWERS OF DIRECTORS
- 16 THE COUNCIL OF ELDERS
- 17 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- 18 REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
- 19 PROCEEDINGS OF DIRECTORS
- 20 SECRETARY
- 21 INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
- 22 WINDING-UP
- 23 COMMON SEAL, AUTHENTICATION OF DOCUMENTS
16 THE COUNCIL OF ELDERS
There shall be a Council of Elders appointed by the Board comprising a maximum of six (6) former chairpersons of AFRINIC who have left the Board. Their advisory role is commensurate with their experience leading the organisation as former Chairs.
16.1 Membership to the Council shall be opened to such former chairpersons who served at least one full term in that capacity.
16.2 First in first out principle will be used to ensure that the number of members of the council does not exceed six (6).
16.3 On the completion of their tenure of office, members of this Council shall retire and not be eligible for re-appointment.
16.4 This Council shall have an advisory role and shall provide help and assistance to the Chair or the entire Board.
Find out more
More information about the AGMMs, AGMM procedures and the responsibilities of the Board of Directors can be found in the following articles of the AFRINIC bylaws:
- 9. The Nomination Committee
- 10. Election Committee
- 11. Community Meetings
- 12. Proceedings At Annual General Members' Meetings
- 13. Appointment Of Directors
- 15. Powers Of Directors
AFRINIC's corporate and financial documents can be found here