V.      THE STAFF ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

1.	The Staff Association of Hong Kong Baptist University was
        formally registered under the Government's Society Ordinance in
        April 1988.  Endorsed by the University Council, the Association
        started to function fully in August 1988 after the election of
        both the Representative Council and the Executive Committee.

2.	The objectives of the Association include:
 
        a.      to work for the progress of the entire University, and
                for the preservation of its heritage;

        b.      to unite its members with the view to promoting
                understanding among members of the University;

        c.      to safeguard and promote the interests and welfare of
                its members;

        d.      to represent its members in voicing their common views on
                the affairs of the University.

3.      All full-time staff at the University shall be eligible for
        ordinary membership.  The administrative period of
        the Association shall be from 1 August to 31 July of the following
        year.

4.	The Representative Council which is composed of members selected
        from all groups of staff oversees the affairs of the Association
        and has the power to: hold all elections and referenda and make
        such resolutions or policies as appropriate to the object of the
        Association, whereas the Executive Committee shall be responsible
        to implement these resolutions or policies.

5.	As the Association is still new, there is a need to establish
        its status and be seen as truly representative.  The greatest
        single contribution a staff member can give is to join the
        Association and encourages others to act likewise.

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