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Constitution and Rules

 

1. NAME

Name: The name shall be Waterproofing Trade Association of South Africa hereinafter referred to as “The Association” or “WTASA”.

2. OBJECTS

Objects: The objects of THE ASSOCIATION are:

  1. To promote, support, protect and to further the interest of all members.
  2. To promote and support, previously disadvantaged groups, to provide training and assistance for their upliftment and further empowerment.
  3. To represent the interests of Contracting Members in collaboration with MBSA and any other Legislative governing bodies concerning industry related matters.
  4. To represent the Members in their individual and collective capacities.
  5. To represent the interests of Members in relation to Conditions of Contract with Government Departments, Local Authorities, Professional Societies and the like in order to obtain fair and equitable treatment.
  6. To confer with and, as thought fit, to collaborate with any Association or Federation or any other body having the interests of Contractors in the Building Trade as their objective, and/or to enter into membership of such Association or Federation.
  7. To regulate and to maintain the highest standard of workmanship and materials; to encourage, assist and extend the spreading of knowledge and information concerning the industry.
  8. To establish standards of good application practices and product specifications.
  9. To further the specification of flat roof structures as a preferred building method by the promotion of professional and ethical practices by members.

3. ALTERATION OF CONSTITUTION AND RULES

Alteration: No alteration of or addition to the Constitution or Rules shall be made except at a Special General Meeting or Annual General Meeting, the notice for the calling of which shall give the nature of the proposed alteration or addition. A proposal by a Member of any such alteration or addition shall be submitted in writing to the Management Committee. Any alteration or addition to the constitution must be approved by at least two thirds of the members present at that meeting and entitled to vote.

Rules

1. QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.

Qualification For Membership:

  1. Membership of WTASA shall be confined to persons, firms and companies engaged in the manufacture, supply or application of waterproofing material. Members shall conform to the established Rules the ‘Association’ may adopt by Resolution at General or Special meetings.
  2. Associate membership, by invitation of the Management Committee can be granted to technical or professional organisations concerned with waterproofing and such membership will not be subject to annual subscriptions or other assessments. Such associate membership will not entitle the holder to a vote and is renewable annually.
  3. Manufacturing companies applying for membership must have been in operation and registered for a minimum period of three years.
  4. Any person who the Management Committee deem fit may be appointed an Honorary Life Member. Such member will receive the same benefits, rights and status as that of an ordinary member.

2. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP AND ELECTION OF MEMBERS.

Application, Election:

  1. Any person, firm or company desiring to become a Member shall make application on a form to be provided by the Association stating the Section of membership applied for (i.e. full membership or associate Membership) containing a declaration agreeing to be bound by the Constitution and Rules for the time being of the Association.
  2. Any person, firm or company applying for membership to the Association shall satisfy the Management Committee of their bona fides, qualifications, experience and good standing before such application shall be approved.
  3. Every application for membership shall be submitted to the Management Committee which shall proceed to the election or rejection of the proposed member. The Management Committee shall not be required to give any reason for any decision it may take in this regard.
  4. When an application for membership receives less than two thirds majority vote of approval in the Management Committee such application may serve a probationary period, maximum period being twelve months, at the end of which a further vote will be taken. During such probationary period, the applicant will not be subject to payment of any fees and will not be entitled to any promotional support of ‘The Association’.
  5. Quality: Work Standards will be subject to investigation by Committee members on a minimum of three jobs. Further inspection can be made prior to membership being granted.
  6. Financial: Proof of good standing must be made available to the satisfaction of the Committee.
  7. Ethics:
    i. All applications shall provide proof of good standing and such proof be made to the satisfaction of the committee.
    ii. All applicants shall sign and accept the rules of conduct and ethics that shall form an addendum to the constitution.

3. CHANGE OF CONTROL OF COMPANY.

The Management Committee must be notified of any such change within 60 days and membership will be subject to re-evaluation.

4. RESIGNATION FROM MEMBERSHIP.

Members Notice: Members may resign from the ‘Association’ by giving to the secretary not less than ONE month notice in writing, which notice may be given at any time. Notice of resignation shall be accompanied by all monies due to the ‘Association’ to the end of the current financial year. Upon resignation a member shall not have any claim against funds or assets of the Association.

5. EXPULSION OF MEMBERSHIP.

Expulsion: The ‘Association’ shall have the power to expel any member who:

  1. Fails to pay to the Association the annual subscription due within the period fixed by the Management Committee.
  2. Fails to comply with any resolution of the Association.
  3. Commits an act of insolvency.
  4. Enters into liquidation.
  5. Fails to comply with the Constitution and Rules of the Association.

Expulsion will be applicable if two thirds of the Management Committee vote for same. Any member expelled from the Association may not from the date of expulsion utilize the Association logo or any promotional material.

6. FINANCE.

Finance: (a) Funds shall be raised by annual subscriptions or by any other method which the Management Committee may recommend subject to ratification in General Meeting.

Subscriptions: (b) Subscription fees and any other charges will be set at each Annual General Meeting and be approved by at least two thirds of all members present at the meeting.

Budget of Expenditure: The Association’s financial year shall run from the 1st day of July to the last day of June each year.

Income & Property: (c) All the income and property of the Association shall be applied solely towards promotion of its objects and no portion thereof shall be paid to or transferred directly or indirectly to any member or members, provided that nothing herein contained shall prohibit the payment of bona-fide remuneration to any servant of the Association or to any member in consideration of any services actually rendered to the Association. Providing such is agreed by two thirds majority of the Management Committee.

7. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.

Election of Chairman: (a) The business of the Association shall be conducted by a Management Committee which shall exercise the powers and authorities of the Association delegated to it in General meetings.

(b) The Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be selected from representatives elected to the Management Committee with the Chairmanship invested for no more than two successive terms. The term of office for any individual will be one year and may be re-elected. Committee:

(c) The Association shall appoint at each Annual General Meeting a Management Committee from among its members or their representatives of firms or companies. The number of members of the Management Committee (excluding the ex-officio member) shall not be less than four, nor more than seven, not more than one representative of a member (other than ex-officio member) shall serve as a member of the committee at any one time. Four members present shall constitute a quorum. The immediate Past Chairman of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Management Committee for the same period of time as his successor.

Sub-Committee: (d) The Management Committee shall be composed of selectees from the membership at large and shall have power to appoint Sub-Committees to consider and report on specific subjects and such Sub-Committees shall have power to co-opt members.

(e) All Management Committee members must have the relevant technical qualifications and background and shall serve without any remuneration from the Association.

8. MEETINGS.

Annual General Meeting: (a) An Annual General Meeting of the Association shall be held during the month of August each year, or such other date as the Management Committee may decide. Such meeting shall consider:

  1. The approval of the financial statements.
  2. Election of office bearers.
  3. Such other matters as may be placed before it.

(b) A Special General Meeting may be called by the Chairman or at the request of the Management Committee or upon the requisition of any six members of the Association.

Notice of Meetings: (c) At least fourteen days notice shall be given for Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings. Notices shall be sent by post or by electronic means to all members. Such notice shall include the agenda for the meeting.

Voting: (d) Voting shall be by show of hands or by secret ballot as determined by the Management Committee. Each member shall have one vote.

9. SECRETARY.

Secretary: The Management Committee shall appoint a secretary who will be responsible for the records of the Association and will oversee and coordinate all the activities.

10. DISSOLUTION.

Dissolution: The Association may be dissolved only by a resolution passed by not less than two thirds of the members present and entitled to vote at a Special General Meeting called for that purpose.

In the event of dissolution, after settlement of all liabilities, the assets of the Association shall be distributed to such charitable institutions or institutions having objects similar to those of the Association as shall be determined by the members at the Special General Meeting.