Cap. 359 Art. 6Withdrawal of recognition. 1991. Its Party, and on the Movement, discrimination in its to prevent and be found. Its and to ensure mutual and lasting peace race, It endeavours guided solely the most urgent of all, the or engage at religious or Societies services of their their respective so that with

The House may at any time where it considers that the Society is not acting in conformity with article 3, pass a resolution, whereby the recognition given to the Society in virtue of this Act, may be withdrawn and may by a similar resolution restore such recognition; and where such recognition is withdrawn the right of the Society to use the Emblem of the Red Cross referred to in article 4(1) shall be suspended as shall also be the exception in favour of the Society contained in article 4(2). CHAPTER I

General Provisions

ARTICLE 1 Constitution

The Malta Red Cross Society was founded on the 24th October, constitution is based on the Geneva Convention to which Malta is a Fundamental Principles of the Movement, namely: HUMANITY The International Red Cross and Red Crescent born of a desire to bring assistance without to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, international and national capacity, alleviate human suffering wherever it may purpose is to protect human life and health respect for human being. It promotes understanding, friendship, co-operation amongst all peoples. IMPARTIALITY It makes no discrimination as to nationality, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. to relieve the suffering of individuals being by their needs, and to give priority to cases of distress. NEUTRALITY In order to continue to enjoy the confidence Movement may not take sides in hostilities any time in controversies of a political, racial, ideological nature. INDEPENDENCE The Movement is independent. The National while auxiliaries in the humanitarian governments and subject to the laws of countries, must always maintain their autonomy they may be able at all times to act in accordance principles of the Movement. VOLUNTARY SERVICE It is a voluntary relief movement not manner by desire for gain. UNITY There can be only one Red Cross or one Society in any one country. It must be open carry on its humanitarian work throughout UNIVERSALITY The International Red Cross and Red Crescent in which all societies have equal status responsibilities and duties in helping worldwide. Society, auxiliary to the public authorities, and particularly to the Services of the Armed Forces in accordance with provisions of the First Convention, and as the only National Red Cross Society which may carry in the Maltese territory. the public authorities, the Malta Red Cross Society maintains an allows it to act at all times in accordance with the Fundamental Movement. Red Cross Society shall seek recognition by the International Red Cross and seek to be part of the International Red Cross and Movement. It shall seek membership of the International Federation of Red Crescent Societies. Red Cross Society will be a legally constituted association. It will status. Its term of existence is unlimited. Its headquarters will be Valletta or at any other address in Malta as the General Assembly may

ARTICLE 3

Cross Society comprises a central organisation, consisting of a Assembly and a Managing Committee.

ARTICLE 4

Cross Society has an emblem the heraldic sign of the red cross on a accordance with the Geneva Conventions and national law for all foreseen by the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red

CHAPTER II

Object

ARTICLE 5 and Principal Aims object of the Malta Red Cross Society is to prevent and alleviate complete impartiality, making no discrimination as to nationality, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.

(2) to contribute to the improvement of health, the prevention mitigation of suffering by programmes of training and services for community adapted to national and local needs and circumstances.

(3) to organise within the scope of the national plan, emergency for the victims of disasters, howsoever caused.

(4) to recruit, train and assign such personnel as are necessary of its responsibilities.

(5) to promote the participation of children and young people in Red Cross.

(6) to propagate the Fundamental Principles of the Movement International Humanitarian Law in order to develop among the population, particular among children and youth, the ideals of peace, mutual understanding among all men and all peoples.

CHAPTER III

Members

ARTICLE 6 Membership of the Society Membership of the Malta Red Cross Society is open to everyone discrimination based on race, gender, class, religion or political opinions. There are active, subscribing and honorary members.

ARTICLE 7 Active Members

Active members are those persons who have agreed to give service Red Cross Society and are registered as such by the Managing Committee.

ARTICLE 8 Subscribing Members

Subscribing members are those persons who pay the annual down by the General Assembly. Committee to mark exceptional services to the Society.

ARTICLE 10 of Member may give notice of resignation in writing at any time. membership expires automatically after twelve months unless the renewed.

CHAPTER IV

General Assembly

ARTICLE 11

Assembly represents the Malta Red Cross Society as a whole. It is members of the Managing Committee, of active members and of members (Articles 7 and 8).

ARTICLE 12

Assembly is the highest authority of the Malta Red Cross Society.

members of the Managing Committee. annual report. budget submitted by the Managing Committee and approves the past financial year. amount of subscriptions.

amendments made to the Statute in conformity with the relevant items entered on the final agenda which it has adopted.

ARTICLE 13

Assembly meets each year in ordinary session, at a time and place ARTICLE 14

Procedure

The General Assembly is presided over by the President of the Society.

Except where otherwise provided for in this Statute, the General all its decisions with a quorum of half its members and a majority and voting. Each of its members has a single vote.

CHAPTER V

Managing Committee

ARTICLE 15 Composition