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- The name of the Institution is “Pertubuhan, Ukur, Jurutera dan Arkitek, Negara Brunei Darussalam” and abbreviated as PUJA (Brunei), (herein with referred to as “the Institution”).
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THE OBJECTS OF THE INSTITUTION SHALL BE: |
- To promote, foster and advance the science and art of the professions of surveyors, engineers and architects (hereinafter referred to as “the said professions”) in line with aims and objectives of the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam.
- To promote recognition of the said professions in their contribution towards the development of Negara Brunei Darussalam.
- To aid the advancement of technical education in Negara Brunei Darussalam.
- To promote affiliation with other international Institutions, Associations or Societies which have similar objects like those of the Institution on such terms and conditions as the Council may see fit in the interests of the Institution, and subject to the written permission of the Registrar of Societies.
- To encourage and promote the exchange of ideas and communications among members and members of other international Institution, Associations or Societies to which the Institution is affiliated.
- To set ethics and rules for professional practice in the said professions.
- To encourage and promote the use of Malay Language in the technical field.
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ACTIVITIES |
To achieve the objects of the Institution, the following activities shall be organized:-
- Meetings, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, publications and circulars.
- Social functions and gatherings.
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PATRON |
The council may appoint a fit and proper person to be a Patron.
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MEMBERSHIP |
- The Institution shall consist of Corporate and Non-Corporate Members.
- Corporate Members shall consist of:
- Honorary Fellows;
- Fellows; and
- Members
- Non-Corporate Members shall consists of:
- Graduates
- Associates; and
- Students
- Admission of Corporate and Non-Corporate Members shall be election by the Council. A candidate for election who received the majority of the votes of the Council shall be declared elected.
- Every candidate for admission as a Corporate or Non-Corporate Members shall be proposed by one member and seconded by another member in writing addressed to the Secretary General.
The candidate's name in full, residence, occupation, age, and in particular qualification for membership and such other information regarding the candidate as the Council may require shall be furnished by both proposer and seconder
- Immediately upon the election of a candidate notice thereof shall be given to him and a request to remit to the Treasurer of the Institution within three (3) months from the date of his entrance and first annual subscription he shall become a member of the Institution and be entitled to all the benefits and privileges of membership, and be bound by this Constitution.
- If such entrance fee and subscription be not paid within three (3) months from the date of such request as aforesaid, the election of such candidate shall be void, unless he shall satisfy the Council that the delay in payment was due to absence from Negara Brunei Darussalam or other sufficient cause
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QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP |
Persons of not less than eighteen years of age and who satisfy the particular qualifications as set out below shall be eligible for membership.
- Honorary Fellows shall be distinguished and eminent persons, who in the opinion of the Council have rendered outstanding services in the interests and objectives of the Institution.
- Fellows shall be persons who are not less than thirty-five years of age, have been members for not less than years or such other period as the Council may decide, and deserved to be elected in the opinion of the council.
- Members shall be persons who are not less-than twenty-five years old; have the academic or professional qualifications in surveying, engineering or architecture recognized by and acceptable to the Council; have the minimum prescribe period of practical experience and responsibility in the said professions; and passed the assessment in accordance with the Admission Bye-Laws to be laid down by the Council.
- Graduates shall be persons who have recognized academic qualifications in surveying, engineering or surveying recognized and acceptable to the Council.
- Associates shall be persons who have at least three years experience in the said professions and have qualifications which are acceptable to the Council
- Students shall be persons who are enrolled and undergoing relevant courses acceptable to the Council at places of learning
Abbreviations
Only Corporate Members shall have the privilege to use the following abbreviations after their names corresponding to their respective category of corporate memberships.
- Honorary Fellow – Hon. F. PUJA ( Brunei)
- Fellows – F. PUJA ( Brunei)
- Members – M. PUJA ( Brunei)
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FEES |
The entrance and subscription fees shall be as follows: |
| Member |
Entrance Fee |
Annual Subscription |
Honorary Fellow |
Nil |
Nil |
Fellow |
B$200.00 |
B$150.00 |
Member |
B$150.00 |
B$120.00 |
Graduate |
B$100.00 |
B$100.00 |
Associate |
B$80.00 |
B$80.00 |
Student |
B$20.00 |
B$20.00 |
- A member who has his membership transferred from one category to another shall have to pay the difference between the entrance fee is respect of his existing category of membership and transferred category, if applicable. He shall also have to pay the annual subscription fee in respect of his transferred category membership.
- The registration fee, which is non-refundable is B$10.00. The Council may increase or reduce the registration fee from time to time.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS |
- Every member shall abide and be bound by the Constitution of the Institution.
- Every member shall attend all General Meetings and Extraordinary General Meetings.
- Every member is encouraged to present papers to the Council and participate and contribute in the activities of the Institutions.
Resignation of members
Any member may resign his membership by giving to the Secretary General notice in writing to that effect. Every such notice shall, unless otherwise expressed, be deemed to take effect from the month nest following the receipt thereof. Provided that any member giving such notice after the 1 st day of October in any year shall be liable to pay his subscription for the following year.
Expulsion of members
- The Council shall have the power to expel any member who shall offend against the Constitution of the Institution of whose conduct shall in the opinion of the Institution render him unfit for membership of the Institution. Before any such member is expelled the Secretary General shall give him four (4) weeks' written notice to attend a meeting of the Council and shall inform him of the complaints made against him.
- Notwithstanding the above, if any member is convicted by a court of law of any offence which involves fraud or dishonesty, the Council shall have the power to expel such member summarily without any notice or hearing.
Professional Conduct
Every Corporate and Non-Corporate Member shall order their conduct so as to uphold the dignity, standing and reputation of the Institution. The Council may make, amend or repeal Rules to be observed by Corporate and Non-Corporate Members with regard to their conduct in any respect as a member of the Institution and may publish Directions or Pronouncements on specific conduct with is to be regarded as proper or improper.
Effect of ceasing to be a member
Any person shall, upon ceasing to be a member of the Institution, forfeit all rights to and claim upon the Institution and its property and funds.
The council
- The institution shall be managed by a Council of not more than ten (10) members who shall be elected at the general meeting to hold office for a period of two years.
- The Council shall delegate or refer to the Vice-Presidents cum Chairmen of the Professional Disciplines, elected to the Council as provided for in the Constitution, of such powers and duties of the Council and to mange on its behalf in matters relating to the specific Professional Disciplines (i.e. Architecture, Engineering and Surveying).
Members of the Council shall be Corporate Members who are citizens or permanent residents of Negara Brunei Darussalam. They shall not receive any remuneration or fee.
- Members of the Council shall be Corporate Members who are citizens or permanent residents of Negara Brunei Darussalam. They shall not receive any remuneration.
- 3 Vice-Presidents cum Chairman (Architectural Discipline), Chairman (Engineering Discipline) and, Chairman (Surveying Discipline). Election to these posts shall only be made by the respective professional disciplines.
- The immediate past President (if not re-elected)
- The President and the three Vice-Presidents shall have a power to veto over any decision of the Council. To exercise this power, however, the decisions of the President and the 3 Vice-Presidents must be unanimous.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNCIL |
President
- To be responsible fro the development, functions and properties of the Institution;
- To resolve any problems of the Institution with the assistance of the council;
- To sign all cheques together with either the Treasurer or Secretary General;
- To chair all meetings of the Council, general meetings and extraordinary general meetings.
Vice-Presidents, Cum Chairman
- To assist and cooperate with the President in the management of the Institution;
- To deputize for the President as delegated by the President in his absence. In this regard Vice-President I (Engineering) shall take precedence over Vice-President II (Architecture) and Vice-President III (Surveying)
- To form committee elected by the Discipline members and to appoint members into the committees as deemed necessary in order to assist the Vice-Presidents cum Chairmen of the Professional Disciplines in executing their duties relating to the matters to the discipline for the development of the discipline represented.
Secretary General
- To prepare and transmit the Agenda of the meetings of the Council and General Meetings and to keep all the minutes of the meetings and correspondence.
- To give notice of meetings;
- To be in charge of office personnel;
- To sign cheques together with either the President or the Treasurer.
Treasurer
- To keep proper accounts and monies of the Institution;
- To sign cheques with either the President or Secretary General;
- To responsible for financial matters and safe-keeping of money in a bank chosen by the Council;
- To submit account to the auditors and the Council as and when required by the Council.
General Members
- To assist and cooperate with the Council.
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MEETING OF THE COUNCIL |
The council shall meet at least once in every two months to examine the accounts and arrange the affairs of the Institution. Six members of the Council shall form a quorum. Minutes shall be taken of all the proceedings of the Council and shall be open the inspection of any member of the Institution on application to the Secretary General.
Committee
The Council may from time to time appoint committees as it may deem necessary or expedient, and may depute or refer to them such of the powers and duties of the Council as the Council may determine. All committees shall periodically report their proceedings to the Council and shall conduct their business in accordance with the directions of the Council.
General Meeting
The general meeting of the Institution shall be held in the month of December in each year upon a date and at a time to be fixed by the Council for the following purposes:-
- to receive from the Council a report, balance sheet and statement of accounts for the preceding financial year, and an estimate of the receipts and expenditure for the current financial year;
- to appoint an external auditor for the ensuing year;
- to decide on any resolutions which may be duly submitted to the meeting hereinafter provided;
- To elect the Council at every alternative General Meeting.
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NOTICE OF BUSINESS |
Any Corporate Member desirous of moving any resolution at the General Meeting shall give notice thereof to the Secretary General not less than 14 days before the date of such meeting.
Extra-ordinary general meeting
The Council may at any time for any special purpose call an extraordinary general meeting, and shall do so upon the requisition in writing of not less than one-quarter of voting members of the Institution stating the purposes for which the meeting is required.
Notice of meeting
- 7 days before the Council Meeting;
- 14 days at lest before the Extraordinary General Meeting;
- 30 days at least before the General Meeting
A notice of such meeting and of the business to be transacted thereof shall be posted in the Institution's business premises, and no business other than that of which notice has bee given shall be brought forward at such meeting.
Quorum
- The quorum for all Council Meetings shall be six members.
- The quorum for General Meetings shall be one-third of the voting members.
- The quorum for Extraordinary General Meetings shall be one-third of the voting members.
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RIGHTS OF MEMBERS MEETINGS |
- All members shall be invited to attend all General Meetings of the Institution.
- Subject to Clause 24(c), every Corporate Member is eligible to cast one vote in every motion in the General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting;
- For the election of Council and for every resolution which the council deems necessary, only Corporate members who are citizens and permanent residents of Negara Brunei Darussalam are eligible to cast votes;
- At all General Meetings of the Institution, the President and in his absence one of the Vice-Presidents shall take the chair as delegated by the President.
- In case of equality of votes the Chairman shall have the casting votes.
Financial year
The financial year of the Institution shall end on 31 st day of October in each year to which day the accounts of the Institution shall be balanced.
Audit of accounts
- The accounts shall as practicable after the end of the financial year is audited by a professional accountant, who shall be appointed at each annual General Meeting and who shall not be a member of the Institution. The professional accountant shall constitute the external auditor of the Institution
- At every General Meeting two Corporate Members of the Institution, not being members of the Council, shall be elected to serve as auditors for the ensuing year. The members shall constitute the internal auditors of the Institution. The internal auditors shall audit the accounts of the Institution not less than fourteen (14 days) before the General Meeting.
Use of fund
- Expenses for seminars, exhibitions, competitions, conferences, meetings, etc (both local and international).
- Administration and maintenance expenses for premises and other services.
- Salaries and allowances for employees.
- Award, prizes, bursaries and scholarship.
- Donations or Contributions to worthy causes.
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EMPLOYEES |
The Council shall have power to appoint, pay, and dismiss such employees as the may deem necessary.
Interpretation of the constitution
The Council shall be the sole authority for the interpretation of this Constitution and of the regulations made from time to time by the Council; and the decision of the Council upon any question of interpretation or upon any matter affecting the Institution and not provided for the Constitution or by the regulations shall be final and binding on the members.
Amendment of constitution
This Constitution may be added to repealed or amended by resolution at any annual or extraordinary general meeting, provided that no such resolution shall be deemed to have been passed unless it is carried by majority of at least tow-thirds of the members voting thereon.
Where any amendment is made in the Constitution of the Institution, the Secretary General shall give written notice of the amendment to the Register of Societies with fourteen (14) days of the amendment.
Dissolution of the institution
The Institution shall be dissolved if at any General Meeting or Extraordinary General Meeting at which not less than two-thirds of the Corporate Members shall be present a resolution for the dissolution of the Institution shall be passed by a majority of three-fourths of the members voting thereon. In such event, the Council shall thereupon, or at such future date as shall be specified in such resolution, proceed to realize the property of the Institution and after the discharge of all liabilities shall dispose of the same in accordance with the terms of such resolution and upon their completion of such disposal the Institution shall be dissolved. |
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