Association of Heads of Listed ICSE Schools, Darjeeling Hills Areas

The Association of Heads of Listed ICSE Schools, Darjeeling Hills Areas (AHLIS) is a group of schools located in the Darjeeling, Kurseong, and Kalimpong areas of India. The association appears to be for the heads of schools that are affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

• Aims and Objectives

The document states that the aims and objectives of the association are set forth in the Memorandum of Association, but the text of the memorandum is not included in the image.

• Membership

Schools that are affiliated with the CISCE and are located in the specified areas can apply for membership in the AHLIS. Schools that are already members of the Association of Heads of Anglo-Indian Schools are not eligible to join the AHLIS.

There are two types of memberships:

1. Schools: Any school that meets the eligibility requirements can apply to be a member school.
2. Heads of Schools: Heads of schools that are already members of the association by virtue of their position are also considered members of the AHLIS.

• Membership Fees

Schools that are members of the AHLIS are required to pay an annual membership fee of 20,000 rupees. If necessary, the association may also require additional equal-share contributions from member schools. However, heads of member schools are exempt from paying any membership fees.

• Office Bearers

The association is governed by a group of office bearers, including a president, secretary, and treasurer.

• President: The president is elected by the members of the Executive Committee/Governing Body from amongst the heads of the member schools. The president holds office for a period of two years.

• Secretary: The secretary is elected for a period of two years and is in charge of the administration of the association’s office, correspondence, and carrying out the aims and objectives of the association.

• Treasurer: The treasurer is also elected for a period of two years. They are responsible for opening and maintaining a bank account for the association, and managing the association’s funds.

• Register of Members

The association is required to maintain a register of members at its office. And Online too.

Meetings and Elections of the Association of Heads of Listed ICSE Schools, Darjeeling Hills Areas

The document details the meeting and election procedures for the Association of Heads of Listed ICSE Schools, Darjeeling Hills Areas (AHLIS).

• Annual General Meeting

The association holds an annual general meeting (AGM) once every year. During this meeting, the members receive information on the association’s transactions, accounts, and dealings.

• Election of Office Bearers

The document states that the office bearers, including the president and secretary, are elected at the annual general meeting. The office bearers hold office for a two-year term.

• Notice of Meetings

Written notice of all meetings, including the AGM, must be sent to members by the secretary at least 15 days before the meeting. However, there is an exception to this rule for emergent meetings. In the case of emergent matters, the president and/or secretary can summon a meeting without providing 15 days notice.

• Quorum

A quorum for a meeting of the AHLIS is set at one-third of the members of the association. For emergency meetings, the quorum is reduced to two members.

• Continuation

The document concludes by stating that additional information on meetings and elections can be found on page 3. The image you sent does not contain this page.

Rules of the Association of Heads of Listed ICSE Schools, Darjeeling Hills Areas

The document details the rules governing the Association of Heads of Listed ICSE Schools, Darjeeling Hills Areas (AHLIS).

• Accounting Year

The association’s accounting year runs from April 1 to March 31.

• Audit

The association’s accounts are to be audited annually by a qualified auditor nominated by the General Body (GB). The General Body is the association’s supreme governing body.

• Property

All of the association’s property, movable and immovable, is vested in the Executive Committee, which is a committee that oversees the day-to-day operations of the association.

• Legal Matters

The association can sue or be sued in court by its president on behalf of the association.

• Amendments

The association’s rules can be amended by a two-thirds majority vote at any General Meeting, provided that a notice detailing the proposed amendments is circulated to all members at least 14 days before the meeting.

• Dissolution

The association can be dissolved by a vote of three-fourths of the members present at an Annual General Meeting. If the association is dissolved, its assets are to be donated to another organization with similar aims and objectives.

Conclusion

The document you sent outlines the operational framework of the Association of Heads of Listed ICSE Schools, Darjeeling Hills Areas. The association appears to be a non-profit organization that is democratically governed by its members. The annual general meeting is the highest decision-making body of the association, and it has the authority to elect office bearers, approve financial statements, and amend the rules of the association. The document also establishes a clear procedure for the association’s dissolution.