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Objectives |
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The formation of the Young MAICSA Group is aimed at: |
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attracting a pool of young members who are active and dedicated to MAICSA |
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providing an environment where younger members can learn and practice leadership skills |
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providing a platform for the younger members to engage in round-table discussions, and offer other avenues for interaction |
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obtaining views and feedback from the young members on issues of interest and concern to them |
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providing a platform for young members to organise social and professional development activities that cater to their needs |
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facilitating networking among young members |
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Mission |
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To develop and enhance professional and personal skills whilst maximising the benefit of the Institute’s membership |
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Admission |
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Admission to membership is restricted to MAICSA members who are below 35 years old only |
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No admission fee and renewal fee will be charged |
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Eligible MAICSA members will have to register for admission in order to maintain a proper record of the numbers in the Group |
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Benefits |
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Access to opportunities to practise leadership skills |
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Access to networking events organised for young members |
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Access to advice and information from peers/senior members |
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Access to guidance from mentors
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Access to programmes that will be specifically designed for young members |
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Support from MAICSA |
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MAICSA will allocate a budget for the Group to organise activities and programmes approved by MAICSA, subject to the budget
proposed by the Group and approved by the Institute. |
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MAICSA will provide the venue and refreshments to facilitate the meetings, activities and events of the Group to be held at
Bangunan MAICSA |
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MAICSA will provide guidance, when appropriate, for the management of the affairs of the Group |
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A representative from MAICSA will be present at all meetings of the Group to oversee its proceedings |
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Proposed Activities |
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To set up a bulletin board on the Internet for young members to discuss and obtain feedback on issues that may be of concern |
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To organise tea-talks on issues of interest to younger members |
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To organise training courses and seminars with guest speakers to aid in the development of leadership skills and enhancing career skills for younger members |
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To organise sports and charitable activities to instil a sense of belonging, pride and loyalty among these young members |
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Leadership |
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The management of the affairs of the Group will be
vested in the Executive Officers (EXCO). Young members are encouraged to take
up these leadership roles to build up their leadership skills by organising and
conducting meetings, events and activities and motivating other young members
to work with them. This will also provide them with an opportunity to learn and
practise leadership skills. |
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Executive Officers (EXCO) |
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The Executive Officers will consist of the
following 5 officers, who shall be termed the office-bearers of the Group and
will be elected by a simple majority vote among the young members of the Group
during their meeting |
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The EXCO shall serve for a one year term from the date when the Group is first established and holds it inaugural meeting |
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The duties of the Executive Officers are outlined below: |
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| President |
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responsible for fulfilling the mission of the Group |
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responsible for the general supervision and operation of the Group |
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to develop policies, directions and plans for the Group |
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to organise meetings, events and activities |
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to prepare a successor for office |
| Vice President |
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to assist the President in the general supervision and operation of the Group |
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to assume the role of the President if the President is unable to perform his/her duties |
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to assist the President in organising meetings, events and activities |
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to act as a liaison officer to members of the Group |
| Treasurer |
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to keep accurate account of funds allocated by MAICSA |
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to prepare budget of planned activities to be approved by the EXCO and thereafter MAICSA |
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to assist the President and Vice Presidents in organising meetings, events and activities |
| Secretary |
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to record and keep minutes of meetings |
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to maintain the listing of members in the Group |
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to assist the President and Vice President in organising meetings, events and activities |
| Immediate Past President |
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to provide advisory and guidance as requested by the President |
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Meetings |
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The Executive Officers of the Group shall meet at least 4 times a year to discuss the affairs of the Group |
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Members of the Group shall meet once a year to elect members of EXCO for the following year and to receive the EXCO’s report
on the working of the Group during the previous year |
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Sub-Committee(s) within the Group |
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Sub-committee(s) within the Group will only be formed for specific projects/tasks, whenever appropriate and as authorised by the EXCO |
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At least one EXCO member shall be present at all sub-committee meetings |
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Sub-committee members will be appointed by EXCO and upon the completion of the specific projects/tasks or by order of the EXCO the
sub-committee will be dissolved |
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Sub-committee members shall be solely responsible for the attainment of the objectives for which they were formed and no other matters |
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