CONSTITUTION TEMPLATE
FOR THE USE OF LSE LOCAL GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD
PREPARED BY THE LSE AA CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE
LONDON, JUNE 2007
Constitution
of
FRIENDS OF LSE IN……………….
Preamble:
In order to promote a beneficial relationship between its …………… (French, Dutch, etc.) alumni
and other members of the academic and the professional world and the society in general, and
the London School of Economics and Political Science, the undersigned have agreed to create
FRIENDS OF LSE IN…………………….. (France, The Netherlands, etc)
Article 1. Name
The Name of the Association shall be the 'FRIENDS OF THE LONDON SCHOOL OF
ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE IN……………….' hereinafter referred to as
'FRIENDS OF LSE IN………'
Article 2. Objectives
The objectives of the Association, among others, shall be:

To promote a beneficial relationship for academic, professional and social reasons,
between the London School of Economics and Political Science (hereinafter
referred to as the School) and its …………………. Alumni, friends and other
interested persons.

To provide the members of FRIENDS OF LSE IN ………… with opportunities for
enjoyable social occasions, professional networking and intellectual stimulation.
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CONSTITUTION TEMPLATE
FOR THE USE OF LSE LOCAL GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD
PREPARED BY THE LSE AA CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE
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LONDON, JUNE 2007
To create promote and strengthen opportunities for volunteer activity that will
benefit the School and the individual.

To promote, encourage and assist in effective communications between the School
and FRIENDS OF LSE IN ……………...
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To enhance awareness of the School in ………………., raise the profile of the
alumni in this community and to promote, advance and protect the academic
reputation of the School.

To promote any other objective and perform any other activity that is consistent with
the above stated objectives and interests of the School.
Article 3. Membership
FRIENDS OF LSE IN ……………….. shall have three types of members:

Alumnae and alumni and Honorary graduates of the School. An alumnus/a is a
former student of LSE as defined in the LSE General Academic Regulations and
who has completed at least one continuous term of a course of study. 1

Individuals that consider themselves friends of the London School of Economics
and Political Science and are willing to promote the objectives of this Association
(including external students, etc).

Students currently registered on a course of study at the School.
Rights of Membership:
The members of the LSE AA will be entitled to:

Participate in the Associations activities in ………………… and in the
activities of other similar local groups of Alumni around the world.
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A Student is defined as an individual who has registered on a course of Higher Education at the School. Therefore
External Degree holders, Summer School, Language Course etc. are not counted as alumni as they do not register as
students at the School.
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CONSTITUTION TEMPLATE
FOR THE USE OF LSE LOCAL GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD
PREPARED BY THE LSE AA CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE

LONDON, JUNE 2007
Participate in all academic and social activities organized by the
Association.
Article 4. Bodies of the Association
The bodies of the Association shall be:

The Alumni and Friends’ General Meeting

The Executive Committee
The Alumni and Friends General Meeting shall be the governing body of the Association.
The following matters shall be discussed and decided at the Annual Ordinary General Meeting,
held at least once a year:

The Board’s Annual Report;

Any other business to be transacted at the Annual Ordinary General Meeting
proposed by the Executive Committee;

Election of a new Executive Committee (every two to four years).
The Executive Committee may at its discretion summon an Extraordinary General Meeting.
A General Meeting forms a quorum when at least five members are present.
In case of a parity of votes, the Chairman of the Association or the acting Chairman of the
General Meeting shall have the casting vote.
Proper summons shall be sent to the members in reasonable advance of all General Meetings.
The summons shall include the date, time and place of the General Meeting as well as the
Agenda and any proposal for resolutions.
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CONSTITUTION TEMPLATE
FOR THE USE OF LSE LOCAL GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD
PREPARED BY THE LSE AA CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE
LONDON, JUNE 2007
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall comprise ……….. members who shall be:

The Chairman,

The Vice Chairman,

The Treasurer,

The Secretary

………………..
The members of the Executive Committee will be directly elected by the General
Meeting.
The Executive Committee shall:

Be in charge of and responsible for both the day-to-day and long term operation of
the Association;

Be in charge of organizing the General Meeting.
Article 5. Power of Signature
Power of signature for the Association is exercised by the Chairman of the Association.
The Executive Committee may grant Power of Attorney to the Chairman or any other one
Member of the Executive Committee.
Article 6. Amendment of the Constitution
The provisions of this Constitution may be amended, repealed or added to by resolution of the
General Meeting carried by the vote of not less than two-thirds of the members present and
voting thereon, but not otherwise provided that notice of the proposed alteration shall be given
at the same time as notice of the General Meeting.
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CONSTITUTION TEMPLATE
FOR THE USE OF LSE LOCAL GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD
PREPARED BY THE LSE AA CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE
LONDON, JUNE 2007
This Constitution has been approved by the General Meeting of FRIENDS OF LSE
IN………………………………. on …………………………….
Copy of this Constitution will be filed with the LSE Alumni Association at the School in London
within 30 days from the date in which it was approved by the General Meeting.
In ……………………., on this day of …………………., 20..
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