UCC 94 Association Welfare By-Laws
09-9-2021
The Interim President - Prof Kobina Amoo - on the [20:49, 07/09/2021] posted the Welfare Bye-Law Article 6.0 as follows;
6.0 BENEFITS
The following defines the benefits available to members.
6.1 Death of an Immediate Family Member.
6.1.1 A member shall be paid the following, in the event of the death of a:
i. Spouse, an amount of GH¢2000.00
ii. Parent, an amount of GH¢2,000.00
iii. Child, an amount of GH¢2,000.00
6.1.2 In addition to the specified donations, the Association shall also provide, and present customary drinks as follows:
i. 2 cartons Soft Drinks
ii. 10 cartons/boxes of Water
iii. In lieu of the drinks, a cash donation at the prevailing price of the item may be made.
[20:49, 07/09/2021] Prof Kobina Amoo 94: 7.0 CONTRIBUTIONS OF MEMBERS TOWARDS BENEFITS.
7.0.1 Each member shall be required to make the following minimum contributions towards:
(1) Bereavement of a member GH¢50.00
(2) Support and comfort to the sick/terminally ill member GH¢100.00
(3) Death of a member GH¢50.00
(4) Death of a member, where the spouse is also a member GH¢100.00
(5) Other benefits GH¢20.00
7.0.2 All amounts over and above the recommended donations as above will be deposited into the Association’s account.
7.0.3 All contributions are subject to periodic review and changes by the Executive Committee.
7.0.4 The General Assembly shall approve any such changes before implementation.
Prof Kobina Amoo stated: "I hope this clears the air on the concerns of our members. Thanks for bringing the issue up and giving us the opportunity to educate all of us."
Prof. Kobina Armoo
Interim President
