Updated: 27 April 2024

Mission

‍The Company aims to contribute to the society and help people to understand and take concrete actions in saving our world, particularly on environmental initiatives, alleviating climate change, as well as fostering peace and harmony in the world.

Thus, peace and order in different races, languages and beliefs may be achieved, and ultimately making this world a better and more beautiful place for everyone.

Objects

‍The objects for which the Company is established are:

a. To promote emotional, mental and social well-being of individuals by organizing and conducting activities, events, workshops, conferences, seminars and programmes that educate and empower members and the public;

b. To raise awareness and educate the public on environmental, social and climate-related issues through the organisation of activities, events, workshops, conferences, seminars and programmes with the ultimate aim of promoting long-term sustainability;

c. To promote the study of humanities and use the knowledge and insights gained to improve and enhance the mental and physical well-being of individuals; and

d. To foster a culture of volunteerism among members and the public by organizing activities and events that promote and cultivate values of social responsibility and community service.

1. Interpretation

1.1 In these Bye-Laws, unless the context otherwise requires:

a. “Associate Member Terms & Consideration” means the rules and agreements that govern Associate Membership in the Company;

b. "Board" means the board of directors of the Company;

c. "Constitution" means the Constitution of the Company;

d. "Member" means a member of the Company committed to the mission and objects of the Company;
‍i. “Ordinary Member” means a member bound by the Company's constitution; and
ii. “Associate Member” means a member bound by this set of Bye-laws and the Associate Member Terms & Consideration.

e. "Secretary" means the secretary of the Company;
f. "The Act" means the Companies Act 1967 of Singapore, and any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force;
g. “Website” means the Company’s website at https://www.kyrioscreationism.org; and
h. Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa, and words importing the masculine gender include the feminine gender.

2. Membership

2.1 Number of Members:
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‍Ordinary Member - The number of Ordinary Members with which the Company proposes to be registered shall not exceed twenty (20) but the Board of Directors may from time to time register an increase of members.

‍Associate Member – There shall be no maximum number of Associate Members. The Board of Directors may from time to time fix a maximum number of Associate Members that can be admitted.

2.2 Ordinary Member must be above 21 years of age and Associate Member must be at least 18 years of age.

2.3 Membership shall be available to all individuals that want to participate in or support in the mission and objects of the Company, without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual preference, religion or belief.

2.4 Admission as Member:
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‍Ordinary Member - Any admission of an individual as an Ordinary Member shall be subject to the approval of the Board of the Company. Any person desires to be admitted to the membership of the Company must first sign and deliver to the Company an application form together with such entrance fee and annual fee as stipulated from time to time by the Board.

‍Associate Member – Any person desires to be admitted to the membership of the Company must first sign and deliver to the Company an application form (available on the Website or over the counter), together with payment of the annual fee as stipulated on the website of the Company as updated from time to time. By submitting an application for Associate Membership with the Company, the applicant agrees to be bound by the Associate Member Terms and Conditions, and any such updated versions.

Membership of an Associate Member shall be reviewed and renewed on an annual basis.

2.5 Privilege of Member:
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‍Ordinary Member - The privileges of an Ordinary Member shall not be transferable and shall cease on his death, bankruptcy or being declared a mentally disordered person within the meaning of the Mental Disorders and Treatment Act.

‍Associate Member – The privileges of an Associate Member are those specified on the Company's Website, as updated from time to time.

2.6 Resignation of Member / Termination of Membership:
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‍Ordinary Member - An Ordinary Member may resign from his membership of the Company by giving to the Company notice in writing to that effect.

‍Associate Member – An Associate Member may terminate his membership at any time by giving 30 days written notice to the Company.

2.7 Removal of Member: Any member who:

(1) fails to observe any of the objects or the regulations of the Company;

(2) acts in a manner which is prejudicial to the interests of the Company; or

(3) acts in a manner which brings the Company into disrepute

may be removed from the Company. Ordinary Member - In accordance with the constitution of the Company.

‍Associate Member – In addition to the above, failure to pay the annual membership fee within 30 days of expiry of the last associate membership year may result in the termination of the membership.

3. Entrance Fees, Subscriptions and Other Dues

3.1 There shall be no entrance fee payable for all members.
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3.2 Subscriptions: Ordinary Member - There shall be no subscriptions payable by Ordinary Members.
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‍Associate Member – Associate membership fees are payable on an annual basis. The membership fee payable is stipulated on the website of the Company as updated from time to time.

3.3 Any additional fund required for special purposes may only be raised from Ordinary Members with the consent of the general meeting of the Ordinary Members.

4. Meetings of Members
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4.1 Only the Ordinary Members are entitled to attend and participate at the general meetings of the Company.

5. Votes of Members

5.1 Right to vote: Save as herein expressly provided, no member other than an Ordinary Member shall be entitled to vote on the question at any general meetings of the Company.

6. Financial Statements

6.1 Only the Ordinary Members of the Company are entitled to receive a copy of the audited financial statements of the Company.

7. Amendments to Bye-Laws

7.1 These Bye-Laws may be amended by the Board.

8. Dissolution
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8.1 Winding-Up and Dissolution of the Company: Regulation 8 of the Constitution of the Company relating to the winding-up and dissolution of the Company shall have effect as if the provisions thereof were repeated in this Bye-Laws.