The committee may suspend a member subject to the decision of the general meeting to expel who:
a) fails to fulfill his/her obligations to the society whether stated in these by-laws, general internal regulations, a resolution of the general meeting or in contravention of any other legal document, provided such a member has been called upon to do so but has failed,
b) Is convicted in a court of law for a criminal offence involving dishonesty or fraud or is, imprisoned for a period of three months or more,
c) Is a member of another society having similar objects,
d) Acts in any manner prejudicial to the interests of the society.
Provided that, no member shall remain in suspension for a period of more than 12 months.
PROCEDURE OF SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
a) Upon formal and written proof that a member has committed a violation punishable by expulsion, the committee shall serve a thirty (30) days written notice to the member stating the reason(s) for the proposed expulsion and requiring him/her to file a defense.
b) Upon the expiry of the 30 days and taking into consideration the member’s defense if any, the committee shall initiate administrative inquiry and make a decision on its findings within 15 days. The Committee may;-
i. Suspend the member pending expulsion by the General Meeting or
ii. Impose any other punishment as provided for in the applicable law.
c) The suspended member may appeal to the supervisory committee if not satisfied with the decision of the committee.
d) The committee and supervisory committee shall present their findings to the next General meeting which may either lift the suspension or expel the member.
e) A member who is expelled from the Sacco society shall have the right to appeal to the tribunal.
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