Maltese Association for Physical Education
(MAPE)
Statute
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Preamble
This statute governs the operation of the Maltese Association for Physical Education
(MAPE) and safeguards the principles of the said association. It is self-governing
and strictly non-political. It is a voluntary and a non-profit making organisation in
accordance with the Voluntary Organization’s Act Chapter 492 of the Laws of
Malta. The Association shall not act as a trade union. It may, however, act as
a pressure group on professional issues. It shall also mark the difference
between Physical Education and Sport, the former being the focal point of
attention and action.
Vision
MAPE aims at bringing Physical Educators from the different education
sectors together to strengthen the field of PE and Sport in schools.
Mission
Is to enable Physical Education Teachers to share and discuss relevant
issues for the advancement of Physical Education in Malta.
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ARTICLES
Article 1:
Name
The Association shall be known as the Maltese Association for Physical
Education Malta (MAPE), and shall seek affiliation with international P.E.
Federations.
Article 2:
Address
The Headquarters of the Association will be located at The Institute for Physical
Education and Sport (IPES), Sports Complex, Room 205, The University of Malta.
Tal-Qroqq, Msida Malta.
Article 3:
Objectives
The Association shall strive to fulfil the following objectives:
i.
To foster the professional development of P.E teachers at all levels of
education.
ii.
To support the professional development of class teachers in primary
schools.
iii.
To stress the importance of Physical Education as a means of
promoting a healthy lifestyle.
iv.
To facilitate the exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas amongst its
members.
v.
To set up working groups on specific and relevant topics aiming at
improving the quality of the teaching-learning process.
vi.
To promote, publicise and disseminate good practices.
vii.
To work in liaison with other professional bodies and/or coaching
associations.
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Article 4:
Membership
4.1 The following may be enrolled as members:
• All PE teachers in State, Church and Independent Schools,
• P.E graduate teachers currently not teaching the subject,
• Lecturers in Physical Education and Sport
• Ex-PE teachers and retired P.E. Teachers,
• University P.E. Students.
4.2 Applications
Applications for membership shall be accompanied with a remittance of €6,
and with a remittance of €3 for University students. Membership expires on
the 31st October of every year and needs to be renewed or settled by that
date.
4.3 Termination of Membership
The Association shall refuse or terminate membership to any full or associate
member who by means of voluntary or involuntary actions does not honour
the spirit of this Statute or the Code of Ethics of this Association.
Article 5:
Annual General Meeting
5.1 The Annual General Meeting (AGM)of the Association is to be held once in
every calendar year and by not later than 30th November of that year.
5.1.2 The AGM will:
i. Every four years elect the Executive Committee
ii.
Be presented with a financial report as well as with an administrative
report for the year which is being concluded.
iii.
Provide an opportunity for any amendments of the statute which may be
deemed necessary.
iv.
Provide an opportunity for the presentation of initiatives and programmes.
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5.1.3 One third of the number of the paid up members, shall form a quorum at
the AGM.
5.1.4 If within half an hour from the time set for the holding of a General
Meeting called by the Executive Committee a quorum is not reached,
the members present shall constitute a quorum.
5.1.5 All members of MAPE have the right to propose motions and vote for
amendments to the statute.
5.2
Extraordinary General Meeting
5.2.1 The Executive Committee may convene an Extraordinary General
Meeting (EGM).
5.2.2 An EGM may also be convened on the request by at least one third of the
paying members who are up to date in their subscription. Such an EGM is to
be held within fifteen days from the day of receipt of the request by the
Executive Committee.
5.2.3 One third of the number of full paying members who are up to date in their
subscription shall form a quorum at the EGM.
5.2.4 If within half an hour from the time set for the holding of an Extraordinary
General Meeting convened at the request of one third of the number of
full paying members a quorum is not present, the meeting shall be
dissolved.
Article 6:
The Executive Committee
6.1 The Executive Committee shall consist of eleven (11) members elected from
all members and elected every four (4) years.
6.2 Three (3) B.Ed (Hons) Students, one each from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Year
groups are elected yearly by the end of November by their respective
students to be part of the Executive Committee.
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6.3
The officers of the committee are:
President,
Vice-President,
Secretary,
Treasurer,
Public Relations Officer
3 other members
3 B.Ed Students
Article 7:
Election of Executive Committee
7.1 Paid up members have the right to vote for the election of the Executive
Committee.
7.2 Members of the Executive Committee shall be elected by secret vote in the
General Meeting and shall hold office for four years. They may stand for reelection.
7.3 The President will have the authority of a casting vote.
7.4 Every candidate needs to be nominated and seconded in order to contest
the election for the Executive Committee. If the number of nominated
candidates does not exceed the number of officers for the Executive
Committee as prescribed in this statute, the nominated candidates shall be
automatically elected. If the number of nominated candidates exceed the
number of officers for the Executive Committee as prescribed by this statute,
the election shall take place during the general meeting. The ten(10)
candidates obtaining the highest number of votes shall form the Executive
Committee.
7.5 The members elected for the Executive Committee are to reach a
consensus among themselves on the assignment of the various roles within
the Committee.
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Article 8:
Executive Committee: Powers and Procedure
8.1 The Executive Committee may co-opt persons from among the full paying
members of the Association to sit on the Committee in order to fill any
vacancy that may occur. Co-opted members must have the approval of at
least two thirds of the Committee members present for the meeting.
8.2 The Committee shall meet at least three times every year.
8.3 If an elected or co-opted member does not attend three successive
meetings without any valid justification, he/she will be considered as having
resigned. For the rest of the term of office, another member is co-opted.
8.5 Three members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum.
Article 9:
9.1
Finance
Compliance
The Association will conduct its financial activities in accordance with the
regulations and laws of Malta. No part of the income, capital or property
pertains directly or indirectly to any member of the association.
9.2
Accounting and Auditing
9.2.1 The Treasurer of the Association shall prepare a statement of accounts in
respect of each financial year to be audited by three (3) members of the
Association appointed during the AGM.
9.2.2 A financial year shall commence on the 1st October or 1st January of each
year.
9.2.3 The financial statement is to be presented at the AGM and shall be
accessible to all members.
9.2.4 The signatories of all Association’s banking transactions shall be The
President, Vice-President and the Treasurer.
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9.2.5 The President as the Chair of the Association with the approval in writing of
the Executive Committee shall borrow or raise money under such terms
and conditions and against such security as the Executive Committee
may deem appropriate for the capital expenditure for the expansion of or
addition to the assets of the Association.
Article 10:
Changes in Statute
10.1 Any request for changes in the statute are to be received by the
Executive Committee at least seven days prior to the day of the General
Meeting. Any change in the statute has to be approved by at least twothirds of the members present for the General Meeting.
10.2 The final interpretation of this statute is the prerogative of the Executive
Committee.
Article 11:
Dissolution of the Association
11.1 In case the association shall be dissolved and the committee is not
formed within two years from the date of dissolution, any assets pertaining
to the Association shall be forwarded to a charitable institution.
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