The Association started with a total membership of 500 members and has since grown to 4,259 members at the end of June 2021.
The Management Committee is committed to recruiting new members from the various Government Ministries and Parastatals to promote the growth and development of the Association.
(ii). Any willing employee is required to fill membership forms and return the same to the Secretary who shall affect the membership, after the committee’s approval of the membership. Membership forms shall be available at the nearest duty station and the Association’s website.
(b). Subscriptions:
(c). Loss of Membership:
(ii). A member may be suspended or expelled from the Welfare by the Management Committee on the grounds that his conduct has adversely affected the reputation or dignity of the Welfare or that, he has contravened the provisions of the Constitution and the Bylaws.
A member whose suspension is being discussed shall have the right to address the meeting at which his suspension is to be considered. The Management Committee shall resolve by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting that such a member should be suspended. The member shall however have the right to appeal against the suspension to the General Meeting and be given a hearing. The General Meeting shall have powers to reinstate the member with a two-thirds majority of members present and voting at the meeting.
a two-thirds majority of members present at the meeting.
(iii) Any member who is expelled from membership shall not be entitled to refund of his 50% subscriptions or any part thereof or any monies contributed by him at any time. While any member who retires, is dismissed or dies shall be entitled to a refund of 50% of his subscription provided that he has been a member for over five (5) years and has no outstanding loan.
(iv) Any member who falls in arrears with his monthly subscription for more than six months shall automatically cease to be a member of the Welfare and his name shall be struck off the register. The committee may, however, at its discretion, reinstate such a member on payment of the total amount of subscription outstanding.
(v) Membership to the Welfare shall cease with effect from the date of a member’s, retiring, resigning, dying from public service, or otherwise as stipulated in the Constitution and the By-laws.
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources /Forestry and Wildlife established Mazingira Welfare and Sports Association in 1995 and the same was registered on 4th May, 1995.
The objectives of the Association are as follows:
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources /Forestry and Wildlife established Mazingira Welfare and Sports Association in 1995 and the same was registered on 4th May 1995.
The Objectives of Mazingira Welfare Association are:
To promote and develop countrywide membership by mobilizing funds and offering competitive and affordable financial products for the welfare of our members, continuously improve our service delivery by embracing up-to-date technology, strive for sustained growth, and increased shareholder benefits.
To put members Welfare first, adhere to welfare principles, values, and practices, maintain a lean organization structure, recruit, develop and retain highly skilled and motivated staff and participate in social and environmental activities for the benefit of all.