1.1 The name of the union shall be the Hong Kong Journalists Association 香港記者協會 (hereinafter referred to as the Union). 1.2 The registered office of the Union is Flat A, 15/F., Henfa Commercial Building, 348-350 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Constitution
Rule 2 Objectives of the Union
2.1 To secure the complete organisation in the Union of all journalists, photographers and artists employed in news organisations, and others who earn their income from journalism; 2.2 To secure and maintain just and proper rates of wages, hours of work, and other conditions of labour and, generally, to protect
Rule 3 Membership
3.1 The Union is open to any person employed as a journalist, photographer or artist in news organisations, and others who earn their income from journalism. 3.2 There will be six categories of membership: (i) Full members – Those earning the majority of their income from journalistic work. Journalistic work
Rule 4 Constitution and Government
4.1 The supreme authority of the Union shall be vested in the Annual General Meeting and, subject to that authority, the Union shall be governed by the Executive Committee.
Rule 5 Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting
5.1 The Annual General Meeting shall be held as soon as possible after the close of the financial year (31 March) and after the accounts have been audited, and not later than in June each year. 5.2 All members are entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting or Extraordinary General
Rule 6 Elections and Secret Ballot
6.1 All elections or other matters set out in Rule 6.2 for decision by secret ballot at the Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting of the Union shall be held under the authority of the Executive Committee or under the authority of an Election Committee appointed specifically for the purpose by
Rule 7 Executive Committee
7.1 The government of the Union in the periods between Annual General Meetings and the conduct of its business shall be vested in an Executive Committee. 7.2 The formation of the Executive Committee: (i) The Executive Committee shall consist of at least 5 members and not more than 12 members,
Rule 8 Officers of the Union
8.1 The election and responsibilities of the Chairperson: (i) The Chairperson shall be elected annually by secret ballot at the Annual General Meeting, shall serve for one year, and shall be eligible for re-election for three consecutive terms; (ii) The Chairperson shall preside at all Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings
Rule 9 Use of Funds
9.1 Subject to the approval of the Executive Committee, the funds of the Union shall be used for: (i) The payment of salaries to employees of the Union and allowances and expenses of officers of the Union incurred on official business; (ii) The payment of expenses for the administration of
Rule 10 Establishment of Welfare Benefit Fund
10.1 The Executive Committee shall have the power to establish a Welfare Benefit Fund for all members and give benefits to members and/or their families in the event of death, accident, sickness, distress, unemployment, maternity or retirement. The arrangements shall be approved by the Annual General Meeting or Extraordinary General