Non-Governmental Organisations Act

Object of Act

The object of this Act is to (a) establish an administrative and regulatory framework within which orgainsations can conduct their affairs;

(b)

promote and require organisations to maintain high standards of governance, transparency and accountability;

(c)

promote a spirit of cooperation, mutual partnership and shared responsibility between the organisations sector, the Ministries, departments and agencies of Government and other stakeholders dealing with organisations;

(d)

provide for the development of strong organisations and to facilitate the formation and effective function of organisations for public benefit purposes;

(e)

promote and strengthen the capacity of the organisations sector that is sustainable and able to deliver services professionally;

(f)

promote the development of self-regulation among organisations;

(g)

provide an enabling environment for the organisations sector;

(h)

strengthen the capacity of the Bureau; and

(i)

promote and develop a charity culture that is voluntary, nonpartisan and relevant to the needs and aspirations of the people of Uganda.

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Governing rule

This section states the governing statutory rule for “Object of Act”.

“The object of this Act is to (a) establish an administrative and regulatory framework within which orgainsations can conduct their affairs;”

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(b) promote and require organisations to maintain high standards of governance, transparency and accountability;
(c) promote a spirit of cooperation, mutual partnership and shared responsibility between the organisations sector, the Ministries, departments and agencies of Government and other stakeholders dealing with organisations;
(d) provide for the development of strong organisations and to facilitate the formation and effective function of organisations for public benefit purposes;
(e) promote and strengthen the capacity of the organisations sector that is sustainable and able to deliver services professionally;
(f) promote the development of self-regulation among organisations;
(g) provide an enabling environment for the organisations sector;
(h) strengthen the capacity of the Bureau; and
(i) promote and develop a charity culture that is voluntary, nonpartisan and relevant to the needs and aspirations of the people of Uganda.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires

"Board" means the Board of Directors established under section 7 ;

"Bureau" means the National Bureau of Non-Governmental Organisations established by section 3 ;

"CBOs" means Community Based Organisations;

"Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Board appointed under section 7 ;

"Community Based Organisation" means an organisation operating at a subcounty level and below whose objectives is to promote and advance the wellbeing of the members of the community;

"continental organisation" means an organisation that has its original incorporation in any African country, other than the Partner States of the East African Community, and is partially or wholly controlled by citizens of one or more African countries, other than the citizens of the Partner State of the East African Community, and is operating in Uganda under the authority of a permit issued by the Bureau;

"currency point" has the value assigned to it in Schedule 1 to this Act; "dissolution" means the cessation of operations of an organisation, voluntarily or by order of the court;

"District Monitoring Committee" means a District Non-Govemmental Organisations Monitoring Committee;

"emergency situation" means a situation of a serious nature that develops suddenly and unexpectedly and poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment;

"Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Bureau appointed under section 14 ;

"foreign organisation" means an organisation that does not have original incorporation in any country, and is partially or wholly controlled by citizens of other countries, other than the citizens of the Partner States of the East African Community, and is operating in Uganda under the authority of a permit issued by the Bureau;

"indigenous organisation" means an organisation that is wholly controlled by Ugandan citizens;

"international organisation" means an organisation that has its original incorporation in a country, other than a Partner State of the East African Community and is partially or wholly controlled by citizens of one or more countries, other than the citizens of the Partner States of the East African Community, and is operating in Uganda under the authority of a permit issued by the Bureau;

"Minister" means the Minister responsible for internal affairs;

"organisation" means a legally constituted non-governmental organisation under this Act, which may be a private voluntary grouping of individuals or associations established to provide voluntary services to the community or any part, but not for profit or commercial purposes;

"permit" means a permit issued by the Board under section 29 , granting permission to an organisation to operate;

"regional organisation" means an organisation incorporated in one or more of the Partner States of the East African Community, and which is partially or wholly controlled by citizens of one or more of the Partner States of the East African Community, and which is operating in Uganda under the authority of a permit issued by the Bureau;

"register" means a record of all organisations registered under the Act that is maintained by the Bureau in both electronic and hard copy; and

"Subcounty Monitoring Committee" means a Subcounty Non-Govemmental Organisations Monitoring Committee.

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Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Interpretation”.

“In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires "Board" means the Board of Directors established under section 7;”

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"Bureau" means the National Bureau of Non-Governmental Organisations established by section 3;
"CBOs" means Community Based Organisations;
"Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Board appointed under section 7;
"Community Based Organisation" means an organisation operating at a subcounty level and below whose objectives is to promote and advance the wellbeing of the members of the community;
"continental organisation" means an organisation that has its original incorporation in any African country, other than the Partner States of the East African Community, and is partially or wholly controlled by citizens of one or more African countries, other than the citizens of the Partner State of the East African Community, and is operating in Uganda under the authority of a permit issued by the Bureau;
"currency point" has the value assigned to it in Schedule 1 to this Act; "dissolution" means the cessation of operations of an organisation, voluntarily or by order of the court;
"District Monitoring Committee" means a District Non-Govemmental Organisations Monitoring Committee;
"emergency situation" means a situation of a serious nature that develops suddenly and unexpectedly and poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment;

10 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Section 7 · Board of directors Section 3 · Establishment of National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations Section 14 · Executive Director Section 29 · Application and issue of permit

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Establishment of National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations

(1)

There is established the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations.

(2)

The Bureau shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and shall have power to sue and be sued in its corporate name.

(3)

The Bureau may for, and in connection with its functions under this Act-

(a)

purchase, acquire, hold, manage and dispose of any movable and immovable property;

(b)

enter into any contract or other transaction it may deem expedient; and

(c)

do all acts and things as a body corporate may lawfully do.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Establishment of National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations”.

“(1) There is established the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations.”

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(1) There is established the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations.
(2) The Bureau shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and shall have power to sue and be sued in its corporate name.
(3) The Bureau may for, and in connection with its functions under this Act-
(a) purchase, acquire, hold, manage and dispose of any movable and immovable property;
(b) enter into any contract or other transaction it may deem expedient; and
(c) do all acts and things as a body corporate may lawfully do.

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Counsel cited Section 3 of the Non-Governmental Organisations Act that defines an Organisation to mean a legally constituted non-governmental organisation under the Act, which may be a private voluntary grouping of individuals or associations established to provide voluntary services to the community or any part, but not for profit or commercial purposes.

Idea Uganda Limited v Okello and two Others (Miscellaneous Cause 316 of 2021) [2023] UGHCCD 135 (5 May 2023)

[2023] UGHCCD 135 · High Court · 2023-05-05

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Functions of Bureau

The functions of the Bureau are (a) to advise the Minister on the policy relating to the operations of organisations;

(b)

to formulate, develop and issue policy guidelines for District Monitoring Committees and Subcounty Monitoring Committees for the effective and efficient monitoring of the operations of the organisations;

(c)

to establish branch offices of the Bureau;

(d)

to formulate and develop policy guidelines for District Monitoring Committees, Subcounty Monitoring Committees, and CBOs;

(e)

to make recommendations to the relevant authorities with regard to employment of non-citizens by an organisation, on whether an organisation may be exempted from taxes and duties or be accorded any other privileges or immunities;

(f)

to coordinate the establishment and functions of a National Non-Governmental Organisations consultative and dialogue platform;

(g)

to establish and maintain a register of organisations;

(h)

to consider applications for issue and renewal of permits; and

(i)

to perform any other function under this Act or as may be directed in writing by the Minister.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Functions of Bureau”.

“The functions of the Bureau are (a) to advise the Minister on the policy relating to the operations of organisations;”

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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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(b) to formulate, develop and issue policy guidelines for District Monitoring Committees and Subcounty Monitoring Committees for the effective and efficient monitoring of the operations of the organisations;
(c) to establish branch offices of the Bureau;
(d) to formulate and develop policy guidelines for District Monitoring Committees, Subcounty Monitoring Committees, and CBOs;
(e) to make recommendations to the relevant authorities with regard to employment of non-citizens by an organisation, on whether an organisation may be exempted from taxes and duties or be accorded any other privileges or immunities;
(f) to coordinate the establishment and functions of a National Non-Governmental Organisations consultative and dialogue platform;
(g) to establish and maintain a register of organisations;
(h) to consider applications for issue and renewal of permits; and
(i) to perform any other function under this Act or as may be directed in writing by the Minister.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Powers of Bureau

(1)

The Bureau shall have power-

(a)

to co-opt technical officers to deal with specific issues;

(b)

to summon and discipline organisations by either-

(i)

warning the organisation;

(ii)

suspending the permit of the organisation;

(iii)

exposing the affected organisation to the public;

(iv)

blacklisting the organisation; or

(v)

revocation of an organisation's permit; and

(c)

to charge fees for any services performed by the Bureau.

(2)

The Bureau shall before taking any action against an organisation under subsection (1), give the organisation the opportunity to be heard.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Powers of Bureau”.

“(1) The Bureau shall have power-”

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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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(1) The Bureau shall have power-
(a) to co-opt technical officers to deal with specific issues;
(b) to summon and discipline organisations by either-
(i) warning the organisation;
(ii) suspending the permit of the organisation;
(iii) exposing the affected organisation to the public;
(iv) blacklisting the organisation; or
(v) revocation of an organisation's permit; and

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Common seal of Bureau

(1)

The Bureau shall have a common seal which shall be kept in the custody of the Executive Director.

(2)

The affixing of the common seal of the Bureau shall be authenticated by the signature of the Executive Director.

(3)

Every document purporting to be an instrument issued by the Bureau, sealed with the official seal of the Bureau, and is authenticated in the manner provided by this section, shall be received and deemed to be such an instrument without further proof unless the contrary is shown.

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Common seal of Bureau”.

“(1) The Bureau shall have a common seal which shall be kept in the custody of the Executive Director.”

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(1) The Bureau shall have a common seal which shall be kept in the custody of the Executive Director.
(2) The affixing of the common seal of the Bureau shall be authenticated by the signature of the Executive Director.
(3) Every document purporting to be an instrument issued by the Bureau, sealed with the official seal of the Bureau, and is authenticated in the manner provided by this section, shall be received and deemed to be such an instrument without further proof unless the contrary is shown.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Board of directors

(1)

The Bureau shall be governed by a board of directors.

(2)

The Board shall consist of-

(a)

a chairperson;

(b)

a vice chairperson;

(c)

two representatives from the non-governmental organisations sector in Uganda; and

(d)

three other persons.

(3)

The members of the Board shall be appointed by the Minister with the approval of Cabinet.

(4)

A member of the Board shall have proven experience of at least ten years in the relevant field.

(5)

At least one-third of the members of the Board shall be female.

(6)

A member of the Board shall-

(a)

be a citizen of Uganda; and

(b)

be of high moral character and proven integrity.

(7)

A member of the Board may resign his or her office by writing to the Minister or may be removed from office by the Minister on any of the following grounds-

(a)

inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising out of physical or mental incapacity;

(b)

incompetence;

(c)

conflict of interest;

(d)

is convicted of a criminal offence in respect of which a penalty of imprisonment of one year or more is imposed without the option of a fine;

(e)

is adjudged bankrupt;

(f)

abuse of office; or

(g)

failure to attend four consecutive meetings of the Board without prior permission of the chairperson, or absence from Uganda for more than twelve months.

(8)

Where a member of the Board dies, resigns or for any reason ceases to be a member, the Minister may appoint another person to take the place of that member, and the person appointed, shall hold office until the expiration of the term of the member in whose place he or she was appointed.

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Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Board of directors”.

“(1) The Bureau shall be governed by a board of directors.”

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A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

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(1) The Bureau shall be governed by a board of directors.
(2) The Board shall consist of-
(a) a chairperson;
(b) a vice chairperson;
(c) two representatives from the non-governmental organisations sector in Uganda; and
(d) three other persons.
(3) The members of the Board shall be appointed by the Minister with the approval of Cabinet.
(4) A member of the Board shall have proven experience of at least ten years in the relevant field.

13 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

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The law allows the respondent to suspend and as well as to revoke permits for operations under Section 7 of the Non-Governmental Organisations Act which provides as follows; Powers of the Bureau (1) The Bureau shall have power to- (a) co-opt technical officers to deal with specific issues; (b) summon and discipline organisations by either- (i) warning the organisation; (ii) suspending the permit of the organisation;

Chapter Four Uganda v National Bureau for Non Governmental Organisations (Miscellaneous Cause No. 292 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 80 (9 May 2022)

[2022] UGHCCD 80 · High Court · 2022-05-09

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Section 7 of the Non-Governmental Organisations Act provides that; Before taking a decision the National Bureau of Non-Governmental Organisation shall give an opportunity to be heard.

Centre for Constitutional Governance(CGG) V National Bureau for Non Governmental Organisations (Miscellaneous Cause No. 374 of 2020) [2021] UGHCCD 62 (30 July 2021)

[2021] UGHCCD 62 · High Court · 2021-07-30

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Tenure of office of members of Board

A member of the Board shall hold office for a period of three years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Tenure of office of members of Board”.

“A member of the Board shall hold office for a period of three years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term”

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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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A member of the Board shall hold office for a period of three years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Functions of Board

The Board is responsible for (a) overseeing implementation of the Bureau's policies and programmes in the organisations sector;

(b)

reviewing and approving strategic plans of the Bureau;

(c)

reviewing and approving the annual plans and budget of the Bureau;

(d)

approving the annual reports and accounts of the Bureau;

(e)

establishing and approving rules and procedures for proper financial management and accountability of the Bureau;

(f)

determining and reviewing the structure and staffing levels;

(g)

appointing staff of the Bureau;

(h)

establishing and approving rules and procedures for appointment, discipline, termination of services and general personnel matters;

(i)

determining and reviewing terms and conditions of service of staff of the Bureau; and

(j)

performing such other functions as may be prescribed by law.

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What this section does

Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Functions of Board”.

“The Board is responsible for (a) overseeing implementation of the Bureau's policies and programmes in the organisations sector;”

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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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(b) reviewing and approving strategic plans of the Bureau;
(c) reviewing and approving the annual plans and budget of the Bureau;
(d) approving the annual reports and accounts of the Bureau;
(e) establishing and approving rules and procedures for proper financial management and accountability of the Bureau;
(f) determining and reviewing the structure and staffing levels;
(g) appointing staff of the Bureau;
(h) establishing and approving rules and procedures for appointment, discipline, termination of services and general personnel matters;
(i) determining and reviewing terms and conditions of service of staff of the Bureau; and

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Meetings of Board

The meetings of the Board shall be conducted in accordance with Schedule 2 to this Act

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Meetings of Board”.

“The meetings of the Board shall be conducted in accordance with Schedule 2 to this Act”

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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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The meetings of the Board shall be conducted in accordance with Schedule 2 to this Act

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Remuneration of members of Board

The chairperson, vice chairperson and members of the Board shall be paid such remuneration as the Minister may, in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, determine

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Remuneration of members of Board”.

“The chairperson, vice chairperson and members of the Board shall be paid such remuneration as the Minister may, in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, determine”

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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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The chairperson, vice chairperson and members of the Board shall be paid such remuneration as the Minister may, in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, determine

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Committees and subcommittees

(1)

The Board may establish committees and subcommittees for the efficient performance of their functions under this Act.

(2)

A committee or subcommittee established under this section may comprise members of the Board or members of the staff or both.

(3)

The Board may assign to any committee or subcommittee established under this section, functions subject to conditions and restrictions as the Board may determine.

(4)

A decision of the committee or subcommittee shall be subject to confirmation by the Board before being implemented.

(5)

A member of a committee or subcommittee shall disclose conflict of interest.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Committees and subcommittees”.

“(1) The Board may establish committees and subcommittees for the efficient performance of their functions under this Act.”

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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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(1) The Board may establish committees and subcommittees for the efficient performance of their functions under this Act.
(2) A committee or subcommittee established under this section may comprise members of the Board or members of the staff or both.
(3) The Board may assign to any committee or subcommittee established under this section, functions subject to conditions and restrictions as the Board may determine.
(4) A decision of the committee or subcommittee shall be subject to confirmation by the Board before being implemented.
(5) A member of a committee or subcommittee shall disclose conflict of interest.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Procedure of committees and subcommittees

Except as expressly provided under this Act, the procedure of committees or subcommittees established under section 12 shall be prescribed by the Board

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Procedural rule

This section establishes the governing procedure for “Procedure of committees and subcommittees”.

“Except as expressly provided under this Act, the procedure of committees or subcommittees established under section 12 shall be prescribed by the Board”

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Practical effect

A litigant should address this rule at the procedural stage named in the section and preserve evidence of compliance.

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Except as expressly provided under this Act, the procedure of committees or subcommittees established under section 12 shall be prescribed by the Board

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Section 12 · Committees and subcommittees

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Executive Director

(1)

There shall be an Executive Director of the Bureau who will be appointed by the Minister on the recommendation of the Board for a period of four years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term on terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.

(2)

The Executive Director shall be a person of high moral character and proven integrity, with the relevant qualifications and experience in any of the following fields-

(a)

public administration and management;

(b)

law;

(c)

economics; or

(d)

any other applicable qualification.

(3)

The Executive Director shall be an ex-officio member of the Board.

(4)

The Executive Director shall be the chief executive officer of the Bureau and shall be subject to the general supervision and control of the Board, and shall be responsible for-

(a)

the day to day operations of the Bureau;

(b)

the management of the funds of the Bureau;

(c)

the administration and management of the property of the Bureau;

(d)

the supervision and control of the officers and other staff of the Bureau;

(e)

keeping a register of registered organisations;

(f)

implementing the decisions of the Board;

(g)

reporting to the Board on the operations of the Bureau;

(h)

certifying documents upon payment of the prescribed fee; and

(i)

performing any other functions assigned to him or her by the Board.

(5)

The Minister may, on recommendation of the Board, remove the Executive Director from office for -

(a)

inability to perform the functions of that office due to infirmity of mind or body;

(b)

misbehaviour or misconduct;

(c)

incompetence; or

(d)

is declared bankrupt.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Executive Director”.

“(1) There shall be an Executive Director of the Bureau who will be appointed by the Minister on the recommendation of the Board for a period of four years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term on terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.”

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(1) There shall be an Executive Director of the Bureau who will be appointed by the Minister on the recommendation of the Board for a period of four years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term on terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.
(2) The Executive Director shall be a person of high moral character and proven integrity, with the relevant qualifications and experience in any of the following fields-
(a) public administration and management;
(b) law;
(c) economics; or
(d) any other applicable qualification.
(3) The Executive Director shall be an ex-officio member of the Board.
(4) The Executive Director shall be the chief executive officer of the Bureau and shall be subject to the general supervision and control of the Board, and shall be responsible for-

14 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Secretary to Bureau

(1)

There shall be a Secretary to the Bureau who shall be appointed by the Board for a period of four years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term on terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.

(2)

The Secretary to the Bureau shall be the Principal Legal adviser to the Board and Bureau.

(3)

The Secretary to the Bureau shall perform such functions as the Executive Director may direct and in addition, shall be responsible for-

(a)

arranging the business at meetings of the Board;

(b)

taking the minutes of the meetings of the Board; and

(c)

keeping the records of the decisions and other policy records of the Board.

(4)

In the performance of his or her duties, the Secretary shall report to the Executive Director.

(5)

The Secretary to the Bureau shall possess the relevant professional qualifications.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Secretary to Bureau”.

“(1) There shall be a Secretary to the Bureau who shall be appointed by the Board for a period of four years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term on terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.”

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(1) There shall be a Secretary to the Bureau who shall be appointed by the Board for a period of four years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term on terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.
(2) The Secretary to the Bureau shall be the Principal Legal adviser to the Board and Bureau.
(3) The Secretary to the Bureau shall perform such functions as the Executive Director may direct and in addition, shall be responsible for-
(a) arranging the business at meetings of the Board;
(b) taking the minutes of the meetings of the Board; and
(c) keeping the records of the decisions and other policy records of the Board.
(4) In the performance of his or her duties, the Secretary shall report to the Executive Director.
(5) The Secretary to the Bureau shall possess the relevant professional qualifications.

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Other staff

(1)

The Board may employ officers and employees as may be necessary for the proper and efficient discharge of the objects and functions of the Bureau.

(2)

The officers and employees appointed under this section shall hold office on terms and conditions determined by the Board.

(3)

Without prejudice to the general effect of subsection (2), the Board may provide for payment to its officers and employees of salaries, allowances, pensions, gratuities or other retirement benefits and may require them to contribute to any pension, provident fund or superannuation scheme.

(4)

A public officer may be seconded to the service of the Bureau or may otherwise give assistance to the Bureau.

(5)

The Board may, subject to any conditions and restrictions, delegate any of its powers under subsection (1) to a committee of the Board, the executive director or any employee of the Bureau.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Other staff”.

“(1) The Board may employ officers and employees as may be necessary for the proper and efficient discharge of the objects and functions of the Bureau.”

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(1) The Board may employ officers and employees as may be necessary for the proper and efficient discharge of the objects and functions of the Bureau.
(2) The officers and employees appointed under this section shall hold office on terms and conditions determined by the Board.
(3) Without prejudice to the general effect of subsection (2), the Board may provide for payment to its officers and employees of salaries, allowances, pensions, gratuities or other retirement benefits and may require them to contribute to any pension, provident fund or superannuation scheme.
(4) A public officer may be seconded to the service of the Bureau or may otherwise give assistance to the Bureau.
(5) The Board may, subject to any conditions and restrictions, delegate any of its powers under subsection (1) to a committee of the Board, the executive director or any employee of the Bureau.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Branch offices of Bureau

(1)

There is established branch offices of the Bureau.

(2)

The functions of branch offices of the Bureau are-

(a)

to supervise District Monitoring Committees;

(b)

to maintain a register of the registered organisations and CBOs within the region; and

(c)

to perform any other function that the Bureau shall deem fit and necessary for purposes of giving effect to this Act.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Branch offices of Bureau”.

“(1) There is established branch offices of the Bureau.”

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(1) There is established branch offices of the Bureau.
(2) The functions of branch offices of the Bureau are-
(a) to supervise District Monitoring Committees;
(b) to maintain a register of the registered organisations and CBOs within the region; and
(c) to perform any other function that the Bureau shall deem fit and necessary for purposes of giving effect to this Act.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

District Non-Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committee

(1)

There is established a district monitoring committee in each district.

(2)

The District Monitoring Committee shall comprise of-

(a)

the Chief Administrative Officer who shall be the chairperson of the committee;

(b)

the District Community Development Officer who shall be secretary to the committee;

(c)

the District Health Officer;

(d)

the District Internal Security Officer;

(e)

a representative of organisations in the district;

(f)

the District Education Officer; and

(g)

the Secretary for gender and community services.

(3)

The committee may co-opt technical officers to deal with specific issues.

(4)

The functions of the District Monitoring Committee are-

(a)

to consider applications for registration by CBOs;

(b)

to keep and update the register of CBOs;

(c)

to monitor and supervise Subcounty Monitoring Committees;

(d)

to recommend organisations to the Bureau for registration;

(e)

to advise the district councils on matters of registration and monitoring of organisations;

(f)

to monitor and provide information to the Bureau regarding activities and performance of organisations in the district;

(g)

to guide and monitor CBOs in the provision of their services; and

(h)

to implement policy guidelines for CBOs.

(5)

A community based organisation shall be required to register with the District Monitoring Committees.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “District Non-Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committee”.

“(1) There is established a district monitoring committee in each district.”

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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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(1) There is established a district monitoring committee in each district.
(2) The District Monitoring Committee shall comprise of-
(a) the Chief Administrative Officer who shall be the chairperson of the committee;
(b) the District Community Development Officer who shall be secretary to the committee;
(c) the District Health Officer;
(d) the District Internal Security Officer;
(e) a representative of organisations in the district;
(f) the District Education Officer; and

12 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Subcounty Non-Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committee

(1)

There is established a subcounty monitoring committee in every subcounty in Uganda.

(2)

The Subcounty Monitoring Committee shall comprise of-

(a)

the Senior Assistant Secretary who shall be the Chairperson of the committee;

(b)

subcounty Community Development Officer of the subcounty who shall be secretary to the committee;

(c)

the subcounty health inspector;

(d)

the Gombolola Internal Security Officer (GISO); and

(e)

a representative of organisations in the subcounty.

(3)

The functions of the Subcounty Monitoring Committee are-

(a)

to recommend CBOs to the District Monitoring Committee for registration;

(b)

to advise the District Monitoring Committee on matters of organisations and CBOs in the subcounty;

(c)

to provide the CBOs in the subcounty with guidelines to enable them effectively participate in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes;

(d)

to monitor and provide information on activities of the organisations in the subcounty to the District Monitoring Committee;

(e)

to report to the District Monitoring Committee on matters of the organisations in the subcounty; and

(f)

to perform any other function that the Bureau shall deem necessary for purposes of giving effect to this Act.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Subcounty Non-Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committee”.

“(1) There is established a subcounty monitoring committee in every subcounty in Uganda.”

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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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(1) There is established a subcounty monitoring committee in every subcounty in Uganda.
(2) The Subcounty Monitoring Committee shall comprise of-
(a) the Senior Assistant Secretary who shall be the Chairperson of the committee;
(b) subcounty Community Development Officer of the subcounty who shall be secretary to the committee;
(c) the subcounty health inspector;
(d) the Gombolola Internal Security Officer (GISO); and
(e) a representative of organisations in the subcounty.
(3) The functions of the Subcounty Monitoring Committee are-

6 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Funds of Bureau

(1)

The funds of the Bureau shall consist of money appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Bureau.

(2)

All non-tax revenue raised by the Bureau shall be remitted to the Consolidated Fund.

(3)

The Bureau shall at all times comply with the Public Finance Management Act.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Funds of Bureau”.

“(1) The funds of the Bureau shall consist of money appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Bureau.”

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(1) The funds of the Bureau shall consist of money appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Bureau.
(2) All non-tax revenue raised by the Bureau shall be remitted to the Consolidated Fund.
(3) The Bureau shall at all times comply with the Public Finance Management Act.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Public Finance Management Act

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Estimates

(1)

The Executive Director shall, within three months before the end of each financial year, cause to be prepared and submitted to the Board for its approval, estimates of the expenditure of the Bureau for the next financial year.

(2)

The Board shall within two months after receipt of the estimates referred to in subsection (1) cause to be submitted to Parliament for approval the estimates of income and expenditures approved by the Board.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Estimates”.

“(1) The Executive Director shall, within three months before the end of each financial year, cause to be prepared and submitted to the Board for its approval, estimates of the expenditure of the Bureau for the next financial year.”

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) The Executive Director shall, within three months before the end of each financial year, cause to be prepared and submitted to the Board for its approval, estimates of the expenditure of the Bureau for the next financial year.
(2) The Board shall within two months after receipt of the estimates referred to in subsection (1) cause to be submitted to Parliament for approval the estimates of income and expenditures approved by the Board.

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Power to open and operate bank accounts

The Bureau shall, with the authority of the Accountant General, open and maintain such bank accounts as are necessary for the performance of its functions

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Power to open and operate bank accounts”.

“The Bureau shall, with the authority of the Accountant General, open and maintain such bank accounts as are necessary for the performance of its functions”

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The Bureau shall, with the authority of the Accountant General, open and maintain such bank accounts as are necessary for the performance of its functions

Judicial interpretation

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Financial year

The financial year of the Bureau shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Financial year”.

“The financial year of the Bureau shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year”

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The financial year of the Bureau shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year

Judicial interpretation

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Accounts

(1)

The Executive Director shall cause to be kept, proper books of accounts and records of the transactions of the Bureau.

(2)

The Board shall cause to be prepared and submitted to the Minister and Secretary to the Treasury in respect of each financial year, a statement of accounts which shall include-

(a)

a balance sheet, statement of income and expenditure and a statement of surplus or deficit; and

(b)

any other information in respect of the financial affairs of the Bureau as the Minister responsible for finance may, in writing require.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Accounts”.

“(1) The Executive Director shall cause to be kept, proper books of accounts and records of the transactions of the Bureau.”

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(1) The Executive Director shall cause to be kept, proper books of accounts and records of the transactions of the Bureau.
(2) The Board shall cause to be prepared and submitted to the Minister and Secretary to the Treasury in respect of each financial year, a statement of accounts which shall include-
(a) a balance sheet, statement of income and expenditure and a statement of surplus or deficit; and
(b) any other information in respect of the financial affairs of the Bureau as the Minister responsible for finance may, in writing require.

Judicial interpretation

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Audit

(1)

The Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General shall, in each financial year, audit the accounts of the Bureau.

(2)

The Bureau shall ensure that within four months after the end of each financial year, a statement of accounts under section 24 is submitted for auditing to the Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General.

(3)

The Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General shall have access to all books of accounts, vouchers and other financial records of the Bureau, and is entitled to any information and Explanation required in relation to those records.

(4)

The Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General shall, within four months after receipt of the statement of accounts, under subsection (2) deliver to the Bureau a copy of the audited accounts together with a report on the accounts.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Audit”.

“(1) The Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General shall, in each financial year, audit the accounts of the Bureau.”

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(1) The Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General shall, in each financial year, audit the accounts of the Bureau.
(2) The Bureau shall ensure that within four months after the end of each financial year, a statement of accounts under section 24 is submitted for auditing to the Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General.
(3) The Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General shall have access to all books of accounts, vouchers and other financial records of the Bureau, and is entitled to any information and Explanation required in relation to those records.
(4) The Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General shall, within four months after receipt of the statement of accounts, under subsection (2) deliver to the Bureau a copy of the audited accounts together with a report on the accounts.

Judicial interpretation

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Section 24 · Accounts

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Annual report

(1)

The Board shall, within three months after the end of each financial year submit to the Minister the annual report of the activities of the Bureau.

(2)

The Minister shall, within one month after the receipt of the annual report from the Bureau, submit the report to Cabinet.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Annual report”.

“(1) The Board shall, within three months after the end of each financial year submit to the Minister the annual report of the activities of the Bureau.”

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(1) The Board shall, within three months after the end of each financial year submit to the Minister the annual report of the activities of the Bureau.
(2) The Minister shall, within one month after the receipt of the annual report from the Bureau, submit the report to Cabinet.

Judicial interpretation

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Registration of organisations with Bureau

(1)

Any person or group of persons incorporated as an organisation shall register with the Bureau.

(2)

An application made under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by-

(a)

evidence of statements made in the application as the Minister may prescribe by regulations;

(b)

a certificate of incorporation;

(c)

a copy of the organisation's constitution; and

(d)

evidence of payment of the prescribed fee.

(3)

Upon compliance with the requirements of subsection (2), the Bureau shall register the organisation.

(4)

An organisation that has been registered remains registered until-

(a)

its registration is cancelled in terms of this Act;

(b)

the organisation is voluntarily deregistered; or

(c)

the organisation is wound up or dissolved.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Registration of organisations with Bureau”.

“(1) Any person or group of persons incorporated as an organisation shall register with the Bureau.”

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Practical effect

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) Any person or group of persons incorporated as an organisation shall register with the Bureau.
(2) An application made under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by-
(a) evidence of statements made in the application as the Minister may prescribe by regulations;
(b) a certificate of incorporation;
(c) a copy of the organisation's constitution; and
(d) evidence of payment of the prescribed fee.
(3) Upon compliance with the requirements of subsection (2), the Bureau shall register the organisation.
(4) An organisation that has been registered remains registered until-

3 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Refusal to register

(1)

An organisation shall not be registered under this Act-

(a)

where the objectives of the organisation as specified in its constitution are in contravention of the laws of Uganda;

(b)

where the application for registration does not comply with the requirements of this Act; or

(c)

where the applicant has given false or misleading information in any material particular.

(2)

Where the Bureau refuses to register an organisation under subsection (1), the Bureau shall inform the applicant in writing of the reasons for the refusal within thirty days.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Refusal to register”.

“(1) An organisation shall not be registered under this Act-”

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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) An organisation shall not be registered under this Act-
(a) where the objectives of the organisation as specified in its constitution are in contravention of the laws of Uganda;
(b) where the application for registration does not comply with the requirements of this Act; or
(c) where the applicant has given false or misleading information in any material particular.
(2) Where the Bureau refuses to register an organisation under subsection (1), the Bureau shall inform the applicant in writing of the reasons for the refusal within thirty days.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Application and issue of permit

(1)

An organisation shall not operate in Uganda without a valid permit issued by the Bureau.

(2)

Subsection (1) shall apply to organisations incorporated or registered under the Companies Act or Trustees Incorporation Act and those that fall within the definition of organisation under section 2 of this Act.

(3)

An organisation shall apply to the Bureau for a permit, and the bureau shall, within forty-five days issue a permit subject to conditions or directions stipulated by this Act.

(4)

An application made under this section shall be in a form as the Minister may by regulations prescribe.

(5)

An application made under this section shall specify-

(a)

the operations of the organisation;

(b)

the areas where the organisation may carry out its activities;

(c)

staffing of the organisation;

(d)

geographical area of coverage of the organisation;

(e)

location of the organisation's headquarters; and

(f)

date of expiry of the previous permit.

(6)

An application made under subsection (2) shall be accompanied by evidence of payment of the prescribed fee.

(7)

Subject to the provisions of this section, the Bureau may issue an organisation with a permit to operate for a period not exceeding five years at a time.

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Scope rule

This section defines when and how “Application and issue of permit” applies.

“(1) An organisation shall not operate in Uganda without a valid permit issued by the Bureau.”

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(1) An organisation shall not operate in Uganda without a valid permit issued by the Bureau.
(2) Subsection (1) shall apply to organisations incorporated or registered under the Companies Act or Trustees Incorporation Act and those that fall within the definition of organisation under section 2 of this Act.
(3) An organisation shall apply to the Bureau for a permit, and the bureau shall, within forty-five days issue a permit subject to conditions or directions stipulated by this Act.
(4) An application made under this section shall be in a form as the Minister may by regulations prescribe.
(5) An application made under this section shall specify-
(a) the operations of the organisation;
(b) the areas where the organisation may carry out its activities;
(c) staffing of the organisation;

5 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

Related provisions

Section 2 · Interpretation Companies Act Trustees Incorporation Act

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Renewal of permit

(1)

Subject to section 29 , an organisation shall apply for renewal of a permit within six months before the expiry of its permit.

(2)

An organisation applying for renewal of a permit will comply with subsection (4) of section 29 .

(3)

The Bureau shall renew a permit if it is satisfied that the organisation has complied with the requirements of the permit and this Act.

(4)

An organisation that wishes to change the conditions of the permit, or the area of focus or the geographical area of focus shall apply to the Bureau to have its permit reviewed.

(5)

The Bureau may review and renew the permit for an organisation applying under subsection (4).

(6)

An organisation whose permit expires, but continues to operate without renewal of its permit will be fined ten currency points in case of Community Based Organisation and one hundred currency points for any other organisation, for every month of operation in default of renewal of the permit.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Renewal of permit”.

“(1) Subject to section 29, an organisation shall apply for renewal of a permit within six months before the expiry of its permit.”

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(1) Subject to section 29, an organisation shall apply for renewal of a permit within six months before the expiry of its permit.
(2) An organisation applying for renewal of a permit will comply with subsection (4) of section 29.
(3) The Bureau shall renew a permit if it is satisfied that the organisation has complied with the requirements of the permit and this Act.
(4) An organisation that wishes to change the conditions of the permit, or the area of focus or the geographical area of focus shall apply to the Bureau to have its permit reviewed.
(5) The Bureau may review and renew the permit for an organisation applying under subsection (4).
(6) An organisation whose permit expires, but continues to operate without renewal of its permit will be fined ten currency points in case of Community Based Organisation and one hundred currency points for any other organisation, for every month of operation in default of renewal of the permit.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Section 29 · Application and issue of permit

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Grounds for revocation of permit

(1)

The Bureau may revoke the permit of an organisation if-

(a)

the organisation does not operate in accordance with its constitution; or

(b)

the organisation contravenes any of the conditions or directions specified in the permit.

(2)

Before the Bureau revokes a permit under this section, it shall within thirty days from the date of notice in writing request the holder of the permit to show cause why the permit should not be revoked.

(3)

Where the Bureau revokes a permit under this section, it shall inform, in writing, the holder of the permit of the reason why the permit has been revoked.

(4)

Where the Bureau revokes a permit of an organisation under this section, the organisation shall, subject to the conditions for grant of a permit under this Act, be allowed to re-apply for a permit.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Grounds for revocation of permit”.

“(1) The Bureau may revoke the permit of an organisation if-”

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(1) The Bureau may revoke the permit of an organisation if-
(a) the organisation does not operate in accordance with its constitution; or
(b) the organisation contravenes any of the conditions or directions specified in the permit.
(2) Before the Bureau revokes a permit under this section, it shall within thirty days from the date of notice in writing request the holder of the permit to show cause why the permit should not be revoked.
(3) Where the Bureau revokes a permit under this section, it shall inform, in writing, the holder of the permit of the reason why the permit has been revoked.
(4) Where the Bureau revokes a permit of an organisation under this section, the organisation shall, subject to the conditions for grant of a permit under this Act, be allowed to re-apply for a permit.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Registration of organisations incorporated outside Uganda

(1)

Any organisation incorporated outside Uganda which intends to operate in Uganda shall apply to the Bureau to be registered and issued with a permit.

(2)

An application made under subsection (1) shall be-

(a)

accompanied by the prescribed fee;

(b)

a certified copy of certificate of incorporation from the country of incorporation; and

(c)

a certified copy of its constitution, or charter or documents governing the organisation.

(3)

Subject to fulfilment of the requirements under subsection (2), the Bureau may proceed to register and issue a permit to such an organisation.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Registration of organisations incorporated outside Uganda”.

“(1) Any organisation incorporated outside Uganda which intends to operate in Uganda shall apply to the Bureau to be registered and issued with a permit.”

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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) Any organisation incorporated outside Uganda which intends to operate in Uganda shall apply to the Bureau to be registered and issued with a permit.
(2) An application made under subsection (1) shall be-
(a) accompanied by the prescribed fee;
(b) a certified copy of certificate of incorporation from the country of incorporation; and
(c) a certified copy of its constitution, or charter or documents governing the organisation.
(3) Subject to fulfilment of the requirements under subsection (2), the Bureau may proceed to register and issue a permit to such an organisation.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Exemption of organisations

(1)

The Minister may in an emergency situation, and in consultation with the Bureau, exempt an organisation from the requirements of registration and issue of a permit.

(2)

Any exemption made under subsection (1) shall not include payment of prescribed fees.

(3)

Subject to subsection (1), the Minister shall issue a provisional permit for the exempted organisation to operate for a period not more than six months.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Exemption of organisations”.

“(1) The Minister may in an emergency situation, and in consultation with the Bureau, exempt an organisation from the requirements of registration and issue of a permit.”

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) The Minister may in an emergency situation, and in consultation with the Bureau, exempt an organisation from the requirements of registration and issue of a permit.
(2) Any exemption made under subsection (1) shall not include payment of prescribed fees.
(3) Subject to subsection (1), the Minister shall issue a provisional permit for the exempted organisation to operate for a period not more than six months.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Interpretation of Part

For purposes of this Part "self-regulatory body" refers to a body set up by registered organisations that have come together and agreed that the body exercises some degree of regulatory authority over them upon consenting or resolving that they would abide by a set code of conduct, rules and procedures; and

"self-regulatory mechanism" means self-regulatory tools, rules and standards that organisations adopt to govern them in an agreed set up.

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Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Interpretation of Part”.

“For purposes of this Part "self-regulatory body" refers to a body set up by registered organisations that have come together and agreed that the body exercises some degree of regulatory authority over them upon consenting or resolving that they would abide by a set code of conduct, rules and procedures; and”

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Practical effect

Use this definition when interpreting other provisions that employ the language addressed by “Interpretation of Part”.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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"self-regulatory mechanism" means self-regulatory tools, rules and standards that organisations adopt to govern them in an agreed set up.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Formation of self-regulatory body

(1)

Two or more organisations may form a self-regulating body.

(2)

A self-regulatory body shall be registered with the Bureau.

(3)

An application for registration under this section shall be accompanied by-

(a)

the resolution of each of the organisations forming the self-regulatory body stating its willingness to be part of the self-regulatory body;

(b)

the code of conduct of the self-regulatory body; and

(c)

any other information that the Bureau may reasonably require.

(4)

The code of conduct of a self-regulatory body shall be adopted by a special meeting of the policy making organ of the self-regulating body, attended by not less than three quarters of the voting members present.

(5)

A self-regulatory body under this section shall adopt its own structure, rules and procedure for the efficient administration of its activities.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Formation of self-regulatory body”.

“(1) Two or more organisations may form a self-regulating body.”

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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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(1) Two or more organisations may form a self-regulating body.
(2) A self-regulatory body shall be registered with the Bureau.
(3) An application for registration under this section shall be accompanied by-
(a) the resolution of each of the organisations forming the self-regulatory body stating its willingness to be part of the self-regulatory body;
(b) the code of conduct of the self-regulatory body; and
(c) any other information that the Bureau may reasonably require.
(4) The code of conduct of a self-regulatory body shall be adopted by a special meeting of the policy making organ of the self-regulating body, attended by not less than three quarters of the voting members present.
(5) A self-regulatory body under this section shall adopt its own structure, rules and procedure for the efficient administration of its activities.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Self-regulatory mechanism

A self-regulatory body that has established a self-regulatory mechanism shall inform the Bureau of its existence and mode of operations

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Self-regulatory mechanism”.

“A self-regulatory body that has established a self-regulatory mechanism shall inform the Bureau of its existence and mode of operations”

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Practical effect

The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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A self-regulatory body that has established a self-regulatory mechanism shall inform the Bureau of its existence and mode of operations

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Annual returns, estimates and furnishing of information

(1)

An organisation shall, in accordance with the generally accepted standards of accounting practice-

(a)

keep accounting records of its income, expenditure, assets and liabilities; and

(b)

within six months after the end of its financial year, draw up financial statements.

(2)

An organisation shall within two months after drawing up its financial statements, submit to the Bureau a report stating whether or not-

(a)

the accounting policies of the organisation are appropriate and have been appropriately applied in the preparation of the financial statements; and

(b)

the organisation has complied with the provisions of this Act and of its constitution which relate to financial matters.

(3)

An organisation shall-

(a)

submit to the Bureau annual returns and a report of the audited books of accounts by a certified auditor;

(b)

declare and submit to the District Technical Planning Committee, the District Monitoring Committee and Subcounty Monitoring Committee of the area in which it operates, estimates of its income and expenditure, budget, work plan, information on funds received and the sources of funds; and

(c)

submit to the Bureau, District Monitoring Committee and Subcounty Monitoring Committee in the area of operation, any other information that may be required.

(4)

A Community Based Organisation shall-

(a)

submit to the Subcounty Monitoring Committee in the area of operation, annual returns and a report of the audited books of accounts by a certified auditor;

(b)

declare and submit to the Subcounty Monitoring Committee its budget, work plan, information on funds received and the sources of funds; and

(c)

submit to the Subcounty Monitoring Committee, any other information that may be required.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Annual returns, estimates and furnishing of information”.

“(1) An organisation shall, in accordance with the generally accepted standards of accounting practice-”

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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) An organisation shall, in accordance with the generally accepted standards of accounting practice-
(a) keep accounting records of its income, expenditure, assets and liabilities; and
(b) within six months after the end of its financial year, draw up financial statements.
(2) An organisation shall within two months after drawing up its financial statements, submit to the Bureau a report stating whether or not-
(a) the accounting policies of the organisation are appropriate and have been appropriately applied in the preparation of the financial statements; and
(b) the organisation has complied with the provisions of this Act and of its constitution which relate to financial matters.
(3) An organisation shall-
(a) submit to the Bureau annual returns and a report of the audited books of accounts by a certified auditor;

6 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Offences and penalties

(1)

An organisation or a person commits an offence that-

(a)

on being required to do so, fails or refuses to produce to the Bureau a certificate, permit, constitution, charter or other relevant document or information relevant for the purposes of this Act;

(b)

knowingly gives false or incomplete information for the purpose of obtaining a permit or other requirement;

(c)

operates contrary to the conditions or directions specified in its permit; or

(d)

engages in any activity that is prohibited by this Act.

(2)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding seventy-two currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both, and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding fifteen currency points for each day during which the offence continues after conviction.

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Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Offences and penalties”.

“(1) An organisation or a person commits an offence that-”

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A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

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(1) An organisation or a person commits an offence that-
(a) on being required to do so, fails or refuses to produce to the Bureau a certificate, permit, constitution, charter or other relevant document or information relevant for the purposes of this Act;
(b) knowingly gives false or incomplete information for the purpose of obtaining a permit or other requirement;
(c) operates contrary to the conditions or directions specified in its permit; or
(d) engages in any activity that is prohibited by this Act.
(2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding seventy-two currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both, and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding fifteen currency points for each day during which the offence continues after conviction.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Inspection

(1)

An inspector may, at any reasonable time, inspect the premises of an organisation and may request for any information that appears to the inspector necessary for purposes of giving effect to this Act.

(2)

An inspector may investigate any matter for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Act and may, subject to the power of the Director of Public Prosecutions under Article 120 of the Constitution, prosecute any person for an offence alleged to be committed under this Act.

(3)

Subject to the provisions of this section, the Bureau may designate from among its officers such number of inspectors as are necessary for carrying out the purposes of this section.

(4)

A person designated as inspector, shall be published in the Gazette.

(5)

Notwithstanding the powers given to an inspector under this section, no inspection shall be done without prior notice of at least three days being given to an organisation stating the time and purpose of the inspection.

(6)

For purposes of this section, reasonable time refers to the hours of 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. on working days.

(7)

A person who-

(a)

without lawful excuse denies an inspector access to any property, books of accounts, records, returns, document or information requested for under this section;

(b)

knowingly presents to the inspector a false or fabricated document or makes a false statement with intent to deceive or mislead the inspector; or

(c)

without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to comply with any order or direction of the inspector, commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding twenty-four currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or both.

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What this section does

Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Inspection”.

“(1) An inspector may, at any reasonable time, inspect the premises of an organisation and may request for any information that appears to the inspector necessary for purposes of giving effect to this Act.”

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Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) An inspector may, at any reasonable time, inspect the premises of an organisation and may request for any information that appears to the inspector necessary for purposes of giving effect to this Act.
(2) An inspector may investigate any matter for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Act and may, subject to the power of the Director of Public Prosecutions under Article 120 of the Constitution, prosecute any person for an offence alleged to be committed under this Act.
(3) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Bureau may designate from among its officers such number of inspectors as are necessary for carrying out the purposes of this section.
(4) A person designated as inspector, shall be published in the Gazette.
(5) Notwithstanding the powers given to an inspector under this section, no inspection shall be done without prior notice of at least three days being given to an organisation stating the time and purpose of the inspection.
(6) For purposes of this section, reasonable time refers to the hours of 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. on working days.
(7) A person who-
(a) without lawful excuse denies an inspector access to any property, books of accounts, records, returns, document or information requested for under this section;

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Protection from liability

A member of the Board, an officer or an employee of the Bureau or a person acting on the directions of the Bureau is not personally liable for any act or omission done or omitted to be done in good faith in the exercise of the functions of the Bureau

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What this section does

Governing rule

This section states the governing statutory rule for “Protection from liability”.

“A member of the Board, an officer or an employee of the Bureau or a person acting on the directions of the Bureau is not personally liable for any act or omission done or omitted to be done in good faith in the exercise of the functions of the Bureau”

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This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Assistance to Bureau

All Ministries, departments and agencies of Government shall afford the Bureau all necessary assistance for purposes of giving full effect to this Act

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Assistance to Bureau”.

“All Ministries, departments and agencies of Government shall afford the Bureau all necessary assistance for purposes of giving full effect to this Act”

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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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All Ministries, departments and agencies of Government shall afford the Bureau all necessary assistance for purposes of giving full effect to this Act

Judicial interpretation

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Special obligations

An organisation shall (a) not carry out activities in any part of the country, unless it has received the approval of the District Monitoring Committee and Local Government of that area and has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Local Government to that effect;

(b)

not extend its operations to any new area beyond the area it is permited to operate unless it has received a recommendation from the Bureau through the District Monitoring Committee of that area;

(c)

cooperate with local councils in the area of its operation and relevant District Monitoring Committee and Subcounty Monitoring Committee;

(d)

not engage in any act which is prejudicial to the security and laws of Uganda;

(e)

restrict its operations to the area of Uganda in respect of which it is permitted to operate;

(f)

not engage in any act, which is prejudicial to the interests of Uganda and the dignity of the people of Uganda;

(g)

be non-partisan and shall not engage in fundraising or campaigning to support or oppose any political party or candidate for an appointive office or elective political office, nor may it propose or register a candidate for elective political office; and

(h)

have a memorandum of understanding with its donors, sponsors, affiliates, local and foreign partners, if any, specifying the terms and conditions of ownership, employment, resources mobilised for the organisation and any other relevant matter.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Special obligations”.

“An organisation shall (a) not carry out activities in any part of the country, unless it has received the approval of the District Monitoring Committee and Local Government of that area and has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Local Government to that effect;”

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(b) not extend its operations to any new area beyond the area it is permited to operate unless it has received a recommendation from the Bureau through the District Monitoring Committee of that area;
(c) cooperate with local councils in the area of its operation and relevant District Monitoring Committee and Subcounty Monitoring Committee;
(d) not engage in any act which is prejudicial to the security and laws of Uganda;
(e) restrict its operations to the area of Uganda in respect of which it is permitted to operate;
(f) not engage in any act, which is prejudicial to the interests of Uganda and the dignity of the people of Uganda;
(g) be non-partisan and shall not engage in fundraising or campaigning to support or oppose any political party or candidate for an appointive office or elective political office, nor may it propose or register a candidate for elective political office; and
(h) have a memorandum of understanding with its donors, sponsors, affiliates, local and foreign partners, if any, specifying the terms and conditions of ownership, employment, resources mobilised for the organisation and any other relevant matter.

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Staffing of organisations

An organisation shall comply with the following in respect to staffing (a) at the time of applying for registration, submit to the Bureau a chart showing its organisational structure as stipulated in its constitution accompanied by a statement-

(i)

specifying its foreign staff requirements where necessary;

(ii)

indicating its requirements of Ugandan counterparts of the foreign employees; and

(iii)

indicating the period for the replacement of its foreign employees with qualified Ugandans;

(b)

comply with any written law in Uganda relating to labour and employment services;

(c)

shall not employ a person who is not a citizen of Uganda unless that person has, before proceeding to Uganda for the purposes of the employment by the organisation, submitted to the Ugandan diplomatic mission in his or her country of origin for transmission to the Government of Uganda for consideration, for his or her suitability for the employment-

(i)

certified details of his or her certificates, credentials and recommendations of his or her academic and professional qualifications and proven work experience; and

(ii)

a certificate of clearance of no criminal record from his or her country of origin;

(d)

ensure that any remuneration including salaries, allowances, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of service of the Ugandan employees of the organisation are reasonably comparable to those for the time being prevailing in the employment market in Uganda or reasonably comparable to those of their foreign counterparts.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Staffing of organisations”.

“An organisation shall comply with the following in respect to staffing (a) at the time of applying for registration, submit to the Bureau a chart showing its organisational structure as stipulated in its constitution accompanied by a statement-”

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(i) specifying its foreign staff requirements where necessary;
(ii) indicating its requirements of Ugandan counterparts of the foreign employees; and
(iii) indicating the period for the replacement of its foreign employees with qualified Ugandans;
(b) comply with any written law in Uganda relating to labour and employment services;
(c) shall not employ a person who is not a citizen of Uganda unless that person has, before proceeding to Uganda for the purposes of the employment by the organisation, submitted to the Ugandan diplomatic mission in his or her country of origin for transmission to the Government of Uganda for consideration, for his or her suitability for the employment-
(i) certified details of his or her certificates, credentials and recommendations of his or her academic and professional qualifications and proven work experience; and
(ii) a certificate of clearance of no criminal record from his or her country of origin;
(d) ensure that any remuneration including salaries, allowances, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of service of the Ugandan employees of the organisation are reasonably comparable to those for the time being prevailing in the employment market in Uganda or reasonably comparable to those of their foreign counterparts.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Business operations of organisations

(1)

An organisation or a member or employee of the organisation shall not use the organisation directly or indirectly to engage in any gainful activities for individual interest, except for the economic interest of the organisation or in fulfilling its objectives.

(2)

An organisation shall open and maintain a bank account.

(3)

Where an organisation receives moneys in foreign currency, it shall open and operate a foreign currency bank account with a bank in which the currency shall be deposited and through which the transactions shall be conducted.

(4)

Except for fundraising purposes, where an organisation sells any goods or services to the public or to any other organisations, the prices of the goods and services shall be in conformity with the prices if any, prescribed by the Government for those goods and services or conformity with the open market prices in respect of those goods and services for the time being prevailing in Uganda.

(5)

Any sum of money received from the sale of any goods or services under subsection (4) in excess of the administrative costs incurred in the sale shall be reinvested in the project or as directed by the organisation.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Business operations of organisations”.

“(1) An organisation or a member or employee of the organisation shall not use the organisation directly or indirectly to engage in any gainful activities for individual interest, except for the economic interest of the organisation or in fulfilling its objectives.”

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) An organisation or a member or employee of the organisation shall not use the organisation directly or indirectly to engage in any gainful activities for individual interest, except for the economic interest of the organisation or in fulfilling its objectives.
(2) An organisation shall open and maintain a bank account.
(3) Where an organisation receives moneys in foreign currency, it shall open and operate a foreign currency bank account with a bank in which the currency shall be deposited and through which the transactions shall be conducted.
(4) Except for fundraising purposes, where an organisation sells any goods or services to the public or to any other organisations, the prices of the goods and services shall be in conformity with the prices if any, prescribed by the Government for those goods and services or conformity with the open market prices in respect of those goods and services for the time being prevailing in Uganda.
(5) Any sum of money received from the sale of any goods or services under subsection (4) in excess of the administrative costs incurred in the sale shall be reinvested in the project or as directed by the organisation.

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Affiliated organisations

(1)

An organisation which is affiliated to another organisation registered under this Act shall not operate in Uganda, unless it has itself been duly registered under this Act.

(2)

For purposes of this section, affiliated organisation means an organisation which is formally or closely connected to or controlled by a nationally or internationally incorporated organisation or group.

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Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Affiliated organisations”.

“(1) An organisation which is affiliated to another organisation registered under this Act shall not operate in Uganda, unless it has itself been duly registered under this Act.”

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Use this definition when interpreting other provisions that employ the language addressed by “Affiliated organisations”.

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(1) An organisation which is affiliated to another organisation registered under this Act shall not operate in Uganda, unless it has itself been duly registered under this Act.
(2) For purposes of this section, affiliated organisation means an organisation which is formally or closely connected to or controlled by a nationally or internationally incorporated organisation or group.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Dissolution

The dissolution of an organisation may be either voluntary or by order of court

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Dissolution”.

“The dissolution of an organisation may be either voluntary or by order of court”

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The dissolution of an organisation may be either voluntary or by order of court

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Voluntary dissolution

(1)

The members of the organisation may by resolution in accordance with the constitution of the organisation, dissolve the organisation.

(2)

The voluntary dissolution of the organisation shall be taken to have commenced at the time of passing the resolution under subsection (1).

(3)

Where an organisation passes a resolution for voluntary dissolution, it shall, within fourteen days after passing the resolution-

(a)

inform the Bureau of the resolution and the reasons for the resolution; and

(b)

publish the resolution in the Gazette and in any newspaper with wide circulation in Uganda.

(4)

A resolution for voluntary dissolution shall be registered with the Bureau and a copy sent to the Official Receiver within seven days after the date of passing the resolution.

(5)

Where default is made in complying with this section, the organisation and every officer of the organisation who defaults commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding thirty currency points.

(6)

An organisation that makes a resolution for voluntary dissolution shall develop and submit to the Bureau and to the Official Receiver a statement of its affairs showing particulars of assets, liabilities, names, residence and occupation of the creditors and the securities held by them.

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Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Voluntary dissolution”.

“(1) The members of the organisation may by resolution in accordance with the constitution of the organisation, dissolve the organisation.”

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A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

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(1) The members of the organisation may by resolution in accordance with the constitution of the organisation, dissolve the organisation.
(2) The voluntary dissolution of the organisation shall be taken to have commenced at the time of passing the resolution under subsection (1).
(3) Where an organisation passes a resolution for voluntary dissolution, it shall, within fourteen days after passing the resolution-
(a) inform the Bureau of the resolution and the reasons for the resolution; and
(b) publish the resolution in the Gazette and in any newspaper with wide circulation in Uganda.
(4) A resolution for voluntary dissolution shall be registered with the Bureau and a copy sent to the Official Receiver within seven days after the date of passing the resolution.
(5) Where default is made in complying with this section, the organisation and every officer of the organisation who defaults commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding thirty currency points.
(6) An organisation that makes a resolution for voluntary dissolution shall develop and submit to the Bureau and to the Official Receiver a statement of its affairs showing particulars of assets, liabilities, names, residence and occupation of the creditors and the securities held by them.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Dissolution by High Court

(1)

The High Court shall have jurisdiction in matters of dissolution of organisations.

(2)

Any person, organisation or Bureau may apply to court for an order of dissolution of an organisation, on any of the following grounds-

(a)

defrauding the public;

(b)

threatening national security; or

(c)

gross violation of the laws of Uganda.

(3)

Where a person lodges a complaint against an organisation under subsection (2), the High Court shall inquire into the affairs of the organisation.

(4)

Where an organisation is found guilty of any of the grounds stipulated in subsection (2), the High Court shall move to dissolve the organisation.

(5)

It is an offence to cause an organisation, when it is being wound up or dissolved, to transfer its remaining assets otherwise than in the manner contemplated by this Act and the laws of Uganda.

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Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Dissolution by High Court”.

“(1) The High Court shall have jurisdiction in matters of dissolution of organisations.”

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(1) The High Court shall have jurisdiction in matters of dissolution of organisations.
(2) Any person, organisation or Bureau may apply to court for an order of dissolution of an organisation, on any of the following grounds-
(a) defrauding the public;
(b) threatening national security; or
(c) gross violation of the laws of Uganda.
(3) Where a person lodges a complaint against an organisation under subsection (2), the High Court shall inquire into the affairs of the organisation.
(4) Where an organisation is found guilty of any of the grounds stipulated in subsection (2), the High Court shall move to dissolve the organisation.
(5) It is an offence to cause an organisation, when it is being wound up or dissolved, to transfer its remaining assets otherwise than in the manner contemplated by this Act and the laws of Uganda.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Composition or scheme of arrangement

(1)

An organisation that makes a resolution for voluntarily dissolution shall make a scheme of arrangement showing how the organisation intends to deal with its assets and liabilities.

(2)

The scheme of arrangement shall be submitted to the Official Receiver and a copy shall be given to the Bureau.

(3)

For avoidance of doubt, the scheme in subsection (1) shall consider the liabilities in accordance with the constitution of the organisation.

(4)

The Official Receiver shall have powers to vary the scheme where he or she is of the view that the scheme may not meet the needs of all the creditors.

(5)

The Official Receiver or a person appointed by the High Court shall oversee the disposal of assets and liabilities of the organisation in accordance with the scheme or the direction of the High Court.

(6)

Where the organisation meets the requirements of this Act and the provisions set out in the scheme of arrangement, the members of the organisation shall apply to the High Court for an order of dissolution.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Composition or scheme of arrangement”.

“(1) An organisation that makes a resolution for voluntarily dissolution shall make a scheme of arrangement showing how the organisation intends to deal with its assets and liabilities.”

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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) An organisation that makes a resolution for voluntarily dissolution shall make a scheme of arrangement showing how the organisation intends to deal with its assets and liabilities.
(2) The scheme of arrangement shall be submitted to the Official Receiver and a copy shall be given to the Bureau.
(3) For avoidance of doubt, the scheme in subsection (1) shall consider the liabilities in accordance with the constitution of the organisation.
(4) The Official Receiver shall have powers to vary the scheme where he or she is of the view that the scheme may not meet the needs of all the creditors.
(5) The Official Receiver or a person appointed by the High Court shall oversee the disposal of assets and liabilities of the organisation in accordance with the scheme or the direction of the High Court.
(6) Where the organisation meets the requirements of this Act and the provisions set out in the scheme of arrangement, the members of the organisation shall apply to the High Court for an order of dissolution.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Adjudication and appeals mechanism

(1)

A person aggrieved by a decision of the Subcounty Monitoring Committee or District Monitoring Committee under sections 18 and 19 of this Act, shall appeal-

(a)

from a decision of the Subcounty Monitoring Committee to the District Monitoring Committee; or

(b)

from a decision of the District Monitoring Committee to the Bureau.

(2)

Where the District Monitoring Committee or Bureau makes a decision against any organisation, it shall, in writing, inform the organisation of the reason for the decision.

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Adjudication and appeals mechanism”.

“(1) A person aggrieved by a decision of the Subcounty Monitoring Committee or District Monitoring Committee under sections 18 and 19 of this Act, shall appeal-”

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(1) A person aggrieved by a decision of the Subcounty Monitoring Committee or District Monitoring Committee under sections 18 and 19 of this Act, shall appeal-
(a) from a decision of the Subcounty Monitoring Committee to the District Monitoring Committee; or
(b) from a decision of the District Monitoring Committee to the Bureau.
(2) Where the District Monitoring Committee or Bureau makes a decision against any organisation, it shall, in writing, inform the organisation of the reason for the decision.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Section 18 · District Non-Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committee Section 19 · Subcounty Non-Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committee

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Adjudication Committee

(1)

There is established an adjudication committee to handle appeals by persons aggrieved by a decision of the Bureau.

(2)

The Minister shall constitute the adjudication committee by appointing its members to serve on terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.

(3)

The adjudication Committee shall be constituted as follows-

(a)

a chairperson who shall be an advocate of the High Court of not less than ten years standing;

(b)

a representative of organisations;

(c)

a representative of the Bureau; and

(d)

two senior citizens.

(4)

Upon any complaint or appeal being made to the adjudication committee, the adjudication committee may-

(a)

confirm, set aside, vary or quash the decision in question;

(b)

require the Bureau to revise or review its decision; or

(c)

make such other order as may be appropriate in the circumstances.

(5)

A person who is dissatisfied with the decision of the adjudication committee established under subsection (1) may appeal to the High court.

(6)

The Minister shall publish the general rules and guidelines to be used by the adjudication committee in execution of their functions under this Act.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Adjudication Committee”.

“(1) There is established an adjudication committee to handle appeals by persons aggrieved by a decision of the Bureau.”

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(1) There is established an adjudication committee to handle appeals by persons aggrieved by a decision of the Bureau.
(2) The Minister shall constitute the adjudication committee by appointing its members to serve on terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.
(3) The adjudication Committee shall be constituted as follows-
(a) a chairperson who shall be an advocate of the High Court of not less than ten years standing;
(b) a representative of organisations;
(c) a representative of the Bureau; and
(d) two senior citizens.
(4) Upon any complaint or appeal being made to the adjudication committee, the adjudication committee may-

5 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Powers of Minister

The Minister may, subject to this Act, give to the Bureau written instructions of a general or specific nature relating to its functions to which it shall be bound to comply

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Powers of Minister”.

“The Minister may, subject to this Act, give to the Bureau written instructions of a general or specific nature relating to its functions to which it shall be bound to comply”

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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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The Minister may, subject to this Act, give to the Bureau written instructions of a general or specific nature relating to its functions to which it shall be bound to comply

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Power to amend Schedule 1

The Minister may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet, amend Schedule 1 to this Act

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Power to amend Schedule 1”.

“The Minister may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet, amend Schedule 1 to this Act”

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The Minister may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet, amend Schedule 1 to this Act

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Regulations

(1)

The Minister may, after consultation with the Bureau, make regulations for giving effect to this Act.

(2)

Without prejudice to the general effect of subsection (1), regulations made under subsection (1) may prescribe the following-

(a)

the form for application for registration;

(b)

the form for permits;

(c)

the form for application for renewal of a permit;

(d)

fees for foreign, indigenous, continental, regional and international organisations for purposes of application for registration and application for renewal of permits;

(e)

the manner in which the organisation shall-

(i)

be wound up when it ceases to operate;

(ii)

carry out a search at the Bureau;

(iii)

self-regulate;

(iv)

acquire tax exemption;

(v)

submit annual returns;

(vi)

replace its permit in case of loss or damage; and

(vii)

notify the Board on changes within the organisation and its constitution;

(f)

terms and conditions that may be specified in the permit;

(g)

the manner in which the Bureau shall handle complaints;

(h)

fees for services rendered by the Bureau; and

(i)

anything that is required or authorised to be prescribed under this Act.

(3)

Regulations made by the Minister under this section shall be laid before Parliament.

Schedule 1 (Sections 2 , 53 )

Currency Point A currency point is equivalent to twenty thousand shillings

Schedule 2 (Section 10 )

Meetings of Board

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Regulations”.

“(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Bureau, make regulations for giving effect to this Act.”

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(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Bureau, make regulations for giving effect to this Act.
(2) Without prejudice to the general effect of subsection (1), regulations made under subsection (1) may prescribe the following-
(a) the form for application for registration;
(b) the form for permits;
(c) the form for application for renewal of a permit;
(d) fees for foreign, indigenous, continental, regional and international organisations for purposes of application for registration and application for renewal of permits;
(e) the manner in which the organisation shall-
(i) be wound up when it ceases to operate;

11 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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Related provisions

Section 2 · Interpretation Section 53 · Power to amend Schedule 1 Section 10 · Meetings of Board

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1. Meetings of Board

(1)

The Chairperson shall convene the meetings of the Board and the Board shall meet at least once every three months at a place and time as may be decided by the Board.

(2)

The Chairperson or in his or her absence the Vice Chairperson shall preside at every meeting of the Board and in the absence of both the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; the members present shall elect from among themselves, an acting Chairperson.

(3)

The Chairperson may, at any time, convene special meeting of the Board.

(4)

With the exception of a special meeting, notice of the Board meeting shall be given in writing to each member at least fourteen working days before the day of the meeting.

2. Quorum

The quorum for a meeting of the Board is five members.

3. Minutes of meetings

(1)

The Board shall cause to be recorded and kept, minutes of all meetings of the Board in a form approved by the Board.

(2)

The minutes recorded under this paragraph shall be submitted to the Board for confirmation at its next meeting following that to which the minutes relate and when so confirmed, shall be signed by the Chairperson and the Secretary, to the Bureau, in the presence of the members present at the latter meeting.

4. Decision of Board

(1)

All decisions at a meeting of the Board shall be by simple majority of the votes of the members present and where there is an equality of votes, the person presiding at the meeting shall have a casting vote.

(2)

A decision reached by the Board shall be binding on all members.

5. Power to co-opt

(1)

The Board may co-opt any person who, in the opinion of the Board, has expert knowledge concerning the functions of the Board, to attend and take part in the proceedings of the Board.

(2)

A person co-opted under subparagraph (1) may take part in any discussion at the meeting of the Board on which his or her advice is required but shall not have any right to vote at that meeting.

6. Disclosure of interest of members

(1)

A member of the Board who is in any way directly or indirectly interested in a contract made or proposed to be made by the Board, or in any other matter which falls to be considered by the Board, shall disclose the nature of his or her interest at a meeting of the Board.

(2)

A disclosure made under subparagraph (1) shall be recorded in the minutes of that meeting.

(3)

A member who makes a disclosure under subparagraph (1) shall not-

(a)

be present during any deliberation of the Board with respect to that matter; or

(b)

take part in any decision of the Board with respect to that matter.

(4)

For purposes of determining whether there is a quorum, a member withdrawing from a meeting or who is not taking part in a meeting under subparagraph (3) shall be treated as being present.

7. The Board may regulate their own procedure

Subject to this Act, the Board may regulate their own procedure or any other matter relating to its meetings.

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1. Meetings of Board

2. Quorum

3. Minutes of meetings

4. Decision of Board

5. Power to co-opt

6. Disclosure of interest of members

7. The Board may regulate their own procedure

Object of Act

Interpretation

Establishment of National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations

Functions of Bureau

Powers of Bureau

Common seal of Bureau

Board of directors

Tenure of office of members of Board

Functions of Board

Meetings of Board

Remuneration of members of Board

Committees and subcommittees

Procedure of committees and subcommittees

Executive Director

Secretary to Bureau

Other staff

Branch offices of Bureau

District Non-Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committee

Subcounty Non-Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committee

Funds of Bureau

Estimates

Power to open and operate bank accounts

Financial year

Accounts

Audit

Annual report

Registration of organisations with Bureau

Refusal to register

Application and issue of permit

Renewal of permit

Grounds for revocation of permit

Registration of organisations incorporated outside Uganda

Exemption of organisations

Interpretation of Part

Formation of self-regulatory body

Self-regulatory mechanism

Annual returns, estimates and furnishing of information

Offences and penalties

Inspection

Protection from liability

Assistance to Bureau

Special obligations

Staffing of organisations

Business operations of organisations

Affiliated organisations

Dissolution

Voluntary dissolution

Dissolution by High Court

Composition or scheme of arrangement

Adjudication and appeals mechanism

Adjudication Committee

Powers of Minister

Power to amend Schedule 1

Regulations