THE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

OF

CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM

MOVEMENT CHURCH (AYO NI O)
LAGOS/OGUN AREA

BYE-LAW

(AS AMMENDED.)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

Preamble 4
Article 1:- Name and Establishment 5
Article 1.2: Address 5
Article 1.3: Motto 5
Article 1.4: Logo 5
Article 2:- Aims and Objectives 5
Article 3: Duration 6
Article 4: Membership 6
Article 4.2: Types of Members 7
Article 5: Structure 7
Article 6: Government Recognition and Integration 8
Article 7.1: Youth Fellowship Executive 8
Article 7.2: Election into YEC 8
Article 7.3: Composition of YEC 8
Article 7.4: Functions and Power of YEC 9
Article 7.5: Term of Office 10
Article 7.6: Termination of YEC 10
Article 7.7: Removal /Suspension of YEC 11
Article 7.8: Eligibility and Functions of President 12
Article 7.9: Eligibility and Functions of Vice President I 13
Article 7.10: Eligibility and Functions of Vice President II 13
Article 7.11: Eligibility and Functions of General Secretary 14
Article 7.12: Eligibility and Functions of Assistant General Secretary 16
Article 7.13: Eligibility and Functions of Financial Secretary 16
Article 7.14: Eligibility and Functions of Treasurer 17
Article 7.15: Eligibility and Functions of Welfare Coordinator 18
Article 7.16: Eligibility and Functions of P.R.O 18

Article 7.17: Eligibility and Functions of Ex Officio I & II 19

Article 7.18: Area Legal Adviser 19
Article 7.19: The Area Adviser 20
Article 7.20: The Area Auditor 20

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Article 8: Establishment Of Unit(S)/Ad Hoc Committee(s) 21
Article 9: Structure/Tenure of District Executives and
Model Parishes. 21
Article 9.1: Districts 21
Article 9.2: Branches 22
Article 9.3: Model Parishes 22
Article 10: The Central Working Committee (CWC) 23
Article 10.1: Composition of CWC 23
Article 10.2: Functions, Powers and Procedures of the CWC 23
Article 11: Meetings 24
Article 11.2: Conduct at Meetings 24
Article 11.3: Quorum 24
Article 12: League of Patrons/Matrons 24
Article 12.1: Membership 25
Article 12.2: Functions of Patrons/Matrons 25
Article 12.3: Term of Office 25
Article 13: Finance (Central Administration) 25
Article 13.2: Imprest 25
Article 14: Welfare of Members 26
Article 15: Trustees 26
Article 16: Supremacy 26
Article 17: Amendments 27

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PREAMBLE
Whereas, we are mandated by Christ Himself, equipped by nature
and protected by the Church Law- our role as the foundation of the
Church for today and the future is clearly set out in the Constitution of
Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (Ayo Ni O) World-wide
which shall hereinafter be referred to as the ‘’CHURCH.’’

Whereas the entire youth members of the Church having become

conscious of the grace of God upon our Church with the eternal covenant
between God and Elder Moses Orimolade Tunolase of blessed memory
and the great works needed to be done to sustain this grace, we have a
defined place in the overall ministry and life of the Church at large
which to live our vocation and exercise our youth apostolate.

We are mindful of the fact that based on our incorporation into

Christ through baptism, we are individually called in our own way to
participate in the priestly, prophetic and kingly mission of Christ which
is entrusted to the Church to be fulfilled in the world.

We, the Youth Fellowship, Lagos/Ogun Area of the Cherubim and

Seraphim Movement Church (Ayo Ni O) World-wide which shall
hereinafter be referred to as ‘’Youth Fellowship’’, this day, make for
ourselves and those that come after us, this Godly inspired Bye-Law to
guide us in our fellowship, teachings and in worship under one Lord, One
Shepherd, One Baptism and One Faith.

May God help us. Amen.

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ARTICLE 1

1.1 NAME AND ESTABLISHMENT

This body shall be known, called and addressed as THE

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP OF CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM
MOVEMENT CHURCH (YOFECHESEM), LAGOS/OGUN AREA,
and shall hereinafter be referred to as ‘’YOUTH FELLOWSHIP’’
as approved by the Baba Aladura in Council of the church.

1.2 ADDRESS
The office of the YOUTH FELLOWSHIP shall be the district
of the incumbent General Secretary.

1.3 MOTTO
BUILDING THE YOUTH FOR CHRIST

1.4 LOGO

The Cross - A Sign of our Salvation.

The Bible - As the divine word of God.
The Light - Christ as the light.
The Hand - The hand of the youth praying.

ARTICLE 2
2.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

a To inculcate in its members complete faith in Jesus Christ as

the only saviour of mankind.

b To propagate Christian doctrine and the inculcation of Seraph

way(s) of life practices.

c To promote moral and spiritual growth of its members.

d To encourage districts, branches and model parishes in achieving

their aims and objectives as a Youth Fellowship as and when
needed.
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 e To promote, coordinate and strengthen the activities of the Youth
Fellowship in such a way as to make a meaningful impact even in
the development of the youths.

f To organize annual Area youth congress/convention and other

programs necessary for the growth of the Youth Fellowship.
g To liaise with other Christian organizations worldwide and to
propagate Christ through the Church.

h. To be a dynamic spiritual organization empowered by the Holy

Spirit to share the gospel with as many as possible throughout the
world, through organized worship, Bible lectures, Symposia, Revival
services, Publishing of Books and journals.

i. To encourage the youths to participate fully in all Church

programs.

j. To be a fellowship assisting in propelling the image of the

Cherubim & Seraphim Church Unification.

k. To implement the decisions and policies of the Youth

Fellowship as advised by the Baba Aladura in Council.

l. To loyally support the constituted authority of the Church

in its execution of mission to the world.

ARTICLE 3
3.1 DURATION

The period during which this Youth Fellowship shall exist be

perpetual.

ARTICLE 4
4.1 MEMBERS

Membership shall be open to all Seraphs below the age of

45 years.

However, person(s) outside this age bracket may be admitted

to membership provided such person(s) is known to identify

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 with the aims and objectives of the Youth Fellowship in
activities and aspirations.

4.2 TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

a Youth Membership: This shall be Seraphs between age 15 – 45

years.

b Singles Membership: This shall be Seraphs who are 1 8

years and above and still single.

c Young Couple: This shall be Seraphs who are married and

below the age of 45 years.
d Paramilitary Organization: Brigade (Boys & Girls), Road
Safety, Red Cross Christian Marshal, e.t.c., these shall be
Seraphs below 45 years.

e Children Sunday School: This shall be for Seraphs between age

3 – 14 years.

f Honorary/Associate Members: Seraphs outside the age bracket

may be admitted to membership on appointment by the Central
Working Committee, provided such person(s) identify with the
objectives and aspirations of the Youth Fellowship. Honorary
members are not eligible to contest any elective post or be a
member of any committee.

ARTICLE 5 STRUCTURE
a Branch: The basic unit of the Youth Fellowship at the Branch
shall be all youth organizations in the church.

b District: The basic unit of the Youth Fellowship at the district

shall be the Branches within the District. Each district shall
bring together all youth organizations under her.

c Area: The basic unit of the Youth Fellowship shall be the

Districts. The Youth Fellowship, Lagos/Ogun Area shall bring
together all youth organizations under her.

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ARTICLE 6 GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION AND INTEGRATION
The Youth Fellowship shall register with the State Youth Council,
and other youth Christian organizations.

ARTICLE 7
7.1 YOUTH FELLOWSHIP EXECUTIVES {YEC}
Subject to the provisions of this Bye-law, there shall be
Youth Fellowship Executives for Lagos/Ogun Area and it shall be
the highest administrative organ.

7.2 ELECTION INTO YEC

1. Election process shall begin not later than one (1) month and not
earlier than three (3) months to the expiration of the term of the
existing YEC members.

2. The Electoral committee shall consist of one (1) member each from
all districts in Lagos/Ogun Area of the Church to be
appointed by the Central Working Committee.

3. Upon appointment, the Electoral Committee shall vote by secret

ballot to select its Chairperson.

4. A simple majority of accredited delegates present for voting

shall be required to determine the winner of an election. In the
case of a tie or ties, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee shall
throw coin to determine the winner.

5. Any district indebted to the fellowship may be ineligible to vote

and be voted for.

7.3 COMPOSITION
a Subject to the provisions of this Bye-law as contained in Article
7.8 to Article 7.16, office of the YEC shall be opened to
members who meet the criteria stated therein.

b The YEC shall be comprised of eleven (11) members as stated

thus: President, Vice president I (Male), Vice president II (Female),
General Secretary, Assistant General Secretary,
Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Welfare
Coordinator, Ex Officio I & II.

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7.4 FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF YEC
The Youth Fellowship Executive Committee shall:

a Oversee all the activities of the Youth Fellowship in Lagos/Ogun

Area.
b Exercise full control and supervision over all the affairs of
the Youth Fellowship including funds, properties,
management of all projects and undertakings.

c Take all necessary steps to ensure that all youth

fellowships operate and function within the provision of this
Bye-law.

d Make recommendations for a more efficient running of the

Youth Fellowship.

e Have the power directly or through any agency recognized by

the church to establish any lawful business under the laws of
this country which the Youth Fellowship considers necessary in
furtherance of its aims and objectives.

f Have the power to set up and dissolve Ad-Hoc committee(s) as

may be deemed necessary for the smooth administration of the
affairs of the Youth Fellowship. Any committee(s) so set up
shall be given terms of reference written by the Executive
Committee.

g Observe and supervise the elections of the

Executives/Steering Committee of all Districts and Model
P arishes of the Lagos/Ogun Area.

h Where any District, Branch or Model Parish of the Youth

Fellowship fails to comply with the electoral provision of this
Bye-Law as contained in ARTICLE 9, YEC shall have power
to intervene, enquire and exercise discretion to resolve
issues, conflicts and to penalize (as applicable) in any
reasonable manner subject to the approval of the Central
working Committee.

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 i Draw up yearly programs/activities for the Youth
Fellowship subject to ratification by the Central Working
Committee (CWC).

j Have powers to temporarily rebuke, suspend or punish any

erring member of the Youth Fellowship pending the deliberation
of the case by the Central Working Committee (CWC).

k Treat disputes from all Districts and Model Parish shall make
recommendations to the Central Working Committee (CWC).

7.5 TERM OF OFFICE

a The term of office for Youth Fellowship Executive shall be three (3)
years only and not renewable.

b No member of the YEC shall be eligible for re-election to the same

position i.e no YEC member shall occupy a particular office twice.

7.6 TERMINATION OF YEC

Any member of the YEC may be removed or suspended in

accordance with the provisions of this Bye–law. A person shall
cease to hold office on the occurrence of any of the following:

a Upon the expiration of a term i.e a period of three (3) years; or

b Death; or

c Voluntary resignation; or

d Cease to be a member of the Cherubim & Seraphim

Movement, Lagos/Ogun Area; or

e Conviction for a criminal offence; or

f A serious mental or physical disability, which renders such

member incapable of discharging the duties attached to that office;
or

g Absence from YEC meeting for more than three consecutive

times without reasonable excuse; or

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 h Such member is an undischarged bankrupt, having been adjudged
or otherwise declared bankrupt under any law in force in Nigeria
or any other country; or

i He/she is a member of any secret society; or

j. He/she presented a forged certificate, document or any false

information to the Electoral Committee.

7.7 REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION OF YEC

a Any district or Model Parish may call for removal of any
member of the Youth Executives in the event of misconduct or
abuse of office, subject to the approval of CWC.

b Such officer shall be removed or suspended through a vote of no

confidence by a simple majority of the house at the CWC meeting.
Such a vote of no confidence shall be moved by one member of a
district having earlier notified the Advisory Committee Chairman
in writing and supported by two other districts.

c The notice referred to in paragraph (i) above shall be a petition

containing the grounds for removal of the erring officer which
shall be duly signed by the petitioner and countersigned by two
other districts in support of the petition.

d The Chairman of the Advisory Committee to YEC shall

immediately inform the YEC and within 3 (three) days of receipt
of the petition, cause a notice of meeting to be given to the
Advisory Committee, the erring officer and CWC.

e The erring member shall make a written representation(s) in

response to the petition within five (5) days inclusive of the day
of notification.

f The Advisory Committee chairman shall, unless

the representation(s) is received less than 24 (Twenty Four)
hours to the meeting, send a copy of the petition, the
representation and the Committee’s recommendation on the case
to YEC and members of the CWC to whom Notice of Meeting is
given ordinarily.

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 g Where the erring member could not make a representation(s)
as required by this section, the erring member may without
prejudice to his/her right of fair hearing demand to be heard
orally during the meeting.

h Any erring member of the YEC may be suspended by Two-Third

(2/3rd) majority member of the YEC while his/her case is referred
to the CWC final decision.

7.8 QUALIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF YEC

1. PRESIDENT
ELIGIBILITY:

Subject to the provisions of this Bye-law, qualification to the

office of the President shall be where such person-:

a Has attained the age of 25 but not above 42 years.

b Is a functional male member of the Youth Fellowship.

c Must have been a member of the Youth Fellowship for a minimum

of two (2) tenures before the date of election.
d Within a period of not less than 10 (Ten) years before the date of
election must not have been convicted and sentenced for an
offence involving dishonesty or has been found guilty of the
contravention of any law of the country or within the Church.

e Must be a person of proven integrity, particularly a Christian

who is morally upright.

FUNCTIONS:

i Shall be the administrative and spiritual head of the Youth

ii Fellowship in conjunction with other members of the YEC.
iii Shall be the Chairman of both the YEC and the CWC.

iv Shall preside at all general meetings of the YEC and CWC and in
his absence, the Vice President I or II respectively shall preside. In
the absence of the President and Vice Presidents, the General
Secretary may preside.

v Shall be a signatory to the account(s) of the Youth Fellowship.

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 vi Shall sign minutes of all meetings.

7.9. VICE PRESIDENT I

ELIGIBILTY:

a He shall be nominated by one (1) District other than his own

District and seconded by two (2) other Districts of the
Fellowship.

b He shall be a functional male member of the Youth fellowship.

c He must be between the age of 25 – 42 years.

d Within a period of not less than 10 (Ten) years before the

date of election must not have been convicted and sentenced
for an offence involving dishonesty or has been found guilty of
the contravention of any law of the country or within the
Church.

e Must be a person of proven integrity, particularly a

Christian who is morally upright.
FUNCTIONS:
i He shall assist and act for and on behalf of the president.

ii He shall be the Vice President/Vice Chairman of both YEC and

the CWC respectively.

iii He shall carry out other duties as may be delegated by

the President, YEC or the CWC.

iv He shall serve as the coordinator of the brothers’ forum in

the Youth Fellowship.

v Where it is impossible for the President to perform his

functions due to suspension, removal or other reasons, he shall
act as the President within a period of not more than three
(3) months pending the decision of the CWC.

7.10 VICE PRESIDENT II

ELIGIBILITY:
a She shall be nominated by one (1) District other than her
own District and seconded by two (2) other Districts of the
Fellowship.
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 b She shall be a functional female member of the Youth
fellowship.

c Must be between the age bracket of 25 to 42 years.

d Within a period of not less than 10 (Ten) years before the

date of election, must not have been convicted and
sentenced for an offence involving dishonesty or has been
found guilty of the contravention of any law of the country or
within the Church.
e Must be a person of proven integrity, particularly a
Christian who is morally upright.
FUNCTIONS:

i She shall assist and act for and on behalf of the President and
Vice President I.
ii She shall be the Vice President II of both YEC and the CWC.

iii She shall carry out other duties as may be delegated by the
President, YEC or the CWC.

iv She shall serve as the coordinator of the sisters’ forum in the

Youth Fellowship.

v Where it is impossible for the President or Vice President I to

perform their functions due to suspension, removal or other
reasons, she shall act as the President/Vice President I
respectively within a period of not more than three (3) months
pending the decision of the CWC.

7.11. GENERAL SECRETARY

The General Secretary shall be nominated by one (1) District other

than his own District and seconded by two (2) other Districts
of the Youth Fellowship.

ELIGIBILITY:
a Shall be a functional member of the Youth fellowship.
b Must be within the age of 25 – 42 years.

c Within a period of not less than Eight (8) years before the date
of election must not have been convicted and sentenced for an

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 offence involving dishonesty or has been found guilty of the
contravention of any law of the country or within the Church.
d Must be a person of proven integrity, particularly a Christian
who is morally upright.

FUNCTIONS:
The General Secretary:

i Shall be the administrative head of the Youth Fellowship

Secretariat.

ii Shall see to the day – to – day running of the

secretariat.

iii Shall keep and maintain correctly and up-to-date the

prescribed books and register.

iv Shall receive and dispatch all correspondence of the Church

under the authority of the President and the YEC.

v Shall be the secretary of the YEC and the

CWC

vi May select other members of the Secretariat who will work with
him, subject to the approval of YEC.

vii Shall summon meetings of the YEC and CWC on the directive of
the president or one – third (1/3) members of the YEC and/or in
accordance with the provisions of this law.

viii Shall make announcement(s) on matters relating to the

Youth Fellowship in general on the authority of the YEC/CWC
and also liaise with the Public Relation Officer as may be
necessary.

ix Shall be responsible for taking all minutes of the YEC,

CWC Fellowship’s congress/convention and documentation for
and on behalf of the Youth Fellowship.

x Shall submit annual reports on the activities of the Youth

Fellowship to the Secretary of Youth Affairs, C&SMC Worldwide.

xi Shall be a signatory to all accounts of the Youth Fellowship.

xii The secretary shall take and sign the minutes of meetings.
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7.12 THE ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY
ELIGIBILITY:

a Shall be a functional member of the Youth fellowship.

b Must be within the age bracket of 25 – 42 years.

c Within a period of not less than Eight (8) years before the date
of election must not have been convicted and sentenced for an
offence involving dishonesty or has been found guilty of the
contravention of any law of the country or within the Church.

d Must be a person of proven integrity, particularly a Christian

who is morally upright.

FUNCTIONS:

i Assist the General Secretary in the day-to-day running of the

secretariat.
ii May deputize for the General Secretary whenever the General
Secretary is not available or when so delegated.

iii Proofread and edit the minutes of meetings.

iv Shall perform other functions as directed by the General

Secretary and the YEC.

v In the case of suspension, removal, expulsion, or resignation

of the General Secretary, he/she shall act in the capacity of
the General Secretary for a period not more than six (6) months
pending the decision of the CWC.

7.13 Financial Secretary

ELIGIBILITY:

a Shall be a functional member of the Youth Fellowship.

b Must be within the age bracket of 25 – 42 years.

c Must have good background knowledge of finance.

d Must be a consistent member of the Youth Fellowship for at

least four years.
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 e Must be a person of proven integrity, particularly a Christian
who is morally upright.

FUNCTIONS:

i Shall be responsible for the collection of all monies and financial

obligations to the fellowship.

ii Shall issue receipts for payment of dues t o the districts.

iii Shall hand over such monies/financial obligations to the

Treasurer not later than two (2) days after collection.

iv Shall make all financial records available for auditing.

v Shall maintain a clean record of financial position (Incomes and

Expenditures) of the Fellowship and shall present such record for
inspection to the CWC at any of its sittings.

vi Shall submit the Annual statement of account to the Secretary of

Youth affairs, C&SMC Worldwide.

vii To carry out any other functions as may be directed by the

President, YEC or CWC.

7.14 Treasurer
ELIGIBILITY:
Shall qualify according to the criteria of the Financial Secretary:

FUNCTIONS:
i Shall maintain a clean record of financial positions (Incomes and
Expenditures) of the Youth Fellowship.

ii Shall be a signatory to the account(s) of the Youth Fellowship.

iii Shall receive all the monies from the financial Secretary and
shall put same in the Bank Account(s) within seventy – two (72)
hours of receipt.

iv Shall present the Account(s) to the YEC and CWC on request.

v To perform any other functions as designated to him/her by the

YEC President or CWC.

vi Make available all financial records for auditing.

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7.15. WELFARE COORDINATOR
ELIGIBILTY:

The Welfare Coordinator shall qualify according to the criteria for

the Financial Secretary except paragraph (c) and must have
background knowledge or experienced in management and
hospitality.

FUNCTIONS:
i Shall be responsible for matters relating to the general
welfare of the Youth Fellowship.

ii Shall be the Chairman of Welfare Committee.

iii Shall be responsible for the welfare of the guests in a meeting,

conference, convention or any other program organized by YEC.

7.16. Public Relations Officer

ELIGIBILITY:

The Public Relations Officer shall qualify according to the criteria

of the Financial Secretary except paragraph (c) and must have
background knowledge of Human Relations.
FUNCTIONS:

i Shall be the Chairman of the Media Committee.

ii The Media Committee may be a team of five (5) members with the
Chairman inclusive and shall be appointed by the Chairman of the
Committee and subject to approval of the YEC.

iii Shall publicize the activities of the Youth Fellowship as appropriate

and make contacts with the mass media under the directions of the
YEC.

iv Shall keep contact with other National Youth Organizations with

similar interests.

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 v Shall in co-operation with the General Secretary and in
consultation with the President and Vice Presidents, compile
communiqué as and when necessary.

vi Shall be in charge of all publications of the Youth Fellowship as

deem fit.

vii To liaise on behalf of the Youth Fellowship with other Christian

Organizations as may be directed by the President, YEC or CWC.

7.17 EX-OFFICIO I & II

ELIGIBILITY:

Shall be member(s) of the immediate past executives of the Youth

Fellowship.

FUNCTIONS:
Shall perform any other function assigned to him or her by YEC,
CWC or as may be necessary.

7.18. AREA LEGAL ADVISER

ELIGIBILITY:
a Must be a member of the C&S Movement Church for at least a
minimum of eight (8) years.

b Must be a person of proven integrity, particularly, a Christian

who is morally upright.
c Must be a legal Practitioner.

d Must be knowledgeable in the Constitution of the Cherubim &

Seraphim Movement Church (Ayo Ni O) World-wide.

e If married, he/she must be married to one (1) spouse only.

FUNCTIONS:
i The Legal Adviser of the Youth Fellowship shall advise the
organization on all matters relating to or affecting the Laws of the
Federation where the need arises.

ii To prepare any document(s) that requires legal expertise and or

knowledge.

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 iii Interpret laws and documents to the Youth Fellowship in
furtherance to the achievement of its objectives and missions.

iv May handle all matters of legal interest on behalf of the

organization.

7.19. The Area Adviser

There shall be an Area Adviser for the Fellowship. The
appointment shall be by the YEC subject to the approval of the
CWC. The appointment is renewable after three (3) years subject
to the approval of the YEC and the CWC.

ELIGIBILITY:
a Must be a member of the C&S Movement Church for at
least a minimum of Ten (10) years.

b Must be a person of proven integrity, particularly, a Christian

who is morally upright.

c Must be influential in the Church and the Society.

d If married, must be married to one (1) spouse.

FUNCTIONS:
i He shall advise on matters affecting of the Youth fellowship.
ii He shall give financial and spiritual assistance to the Youth
Fellowship.

7.20 The Area Auditor

ELIGIBILITY:
a Must have been a member of the C & S Movement Church for
a minimum of Ten (10) years.

b Must be a person of proven integrity, particularly a Christian

who is morally upright.

c Must be married to only one (1) spouse.

d Each Area administrator shall appoint an Auditor for the area.

FUNCTIONS:
i Shall audit all account(s) of the Youth Fellowship annually or as
demanded by the Area administrator.

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 ii May also be requested to arrange and audit the Account(s)
of the Area, district(s) and any Branch.

iii Shall submit the report of the audited accounts, assets

and liabilities of the zone to the zonal administration.

iv Any other responsibility (ies) assigned by the area administration.

ARTICLE 8 ESTABLISHMENT OF UNIT(S)/AD HOC COMMITTEE(S)

1 Unit(s) and Committee(s) shall be established as the need for such
unit(s) and committee(s) arises.

2 All Head(s)/Chairman of unit/committee(s) respectively

shall automatically be a member of CWC for that tenure and shall
be present in all meetings or by a delegate.

3 All Standing Committees, Unit Heads and Units members will be

dissolved at the expiration of the tenure of the appointing
executives but where any standing committee will be retained, the
members of such committee shall be informed in writing by the
new executives.

ARTICLE 9 STRUCTURE/TENURE OF DISTRICT EXECUTIVES

AND MODEL PARISHES.
Article 9.1 DISTRICTS.
1 All districts under the Youth Fellowship shall conduct election for
steering committee members and/or executives respectively every
3 years.

2 At the end of the first term, any member of the

steering committee/executives can seek another term in any
position but not more once. No officer shall be elected in the same
office more than twice.

3 The election shall be observed/supervised by the Area Executives

upon written notice by the District to the Area Executives through
the Area General Secretary in not less than 3 months to the
election.

4 Where election will not be conducted due to an act of God or

any reason beyond the power of the district steering
committee, a prompt letter of notification should be sent by the
Senior District Secretary to the YEC through Area General
Secretary.
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 5 All disciplinary actions within the steering committee shall be
treated by the Central Working Committee through the Area
President.

6 Where any District failed to comply with the electoral provision of

this Bye-Law as contained in this Article, the Area Executives shall
intervene and exercise discretion to resolve issues/conflicts in any
reasonable manner subject to the approval of the Central working
Committee.

Article 9.2 BRANCHES

1 All Branches under the Youth Fellowship shall conduct election for
steering committee members and/or executives respectively every
3 years.

2 At the end of the first term, any member of the steering

committee/executives can seek another term in any position
but not more once. No officer shall be elected in the same office
more than twice.

3 The election shall be observed/supervised by the District

Executives upon written notice by the Branch to the District
through the Branch General Secretary in not less than 3 months
to the election.

4 Where election will not be conducted due to an act of God or

any reason beyond the power of the Branch steering
committee, a prompt letter of notification should be sent by the
Secretary General to the Branch to YEC through the Area General
Secretary.

5 All disciplinary actions within the steering committee shall be

treated by the Central Working Committee through the Area
President.

6 Where any Branch failed to comply with the electoral provision

of this Bye-Law as contained in this Article, the District Executives
shall intervene and exercise discretion to resolve issues/conflicts
in any reasonable manner subject to the approval of the Area
Executives.

Article 9.3 MODEL PARISHES

1 All Model Parishes under the Youth Fellowship shall conduct
election for steering committee members and/or
executives respectively every 3 years.

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 2 At the end of the first term, any member of the
steering committee/executives can seek another term in any
position but not more once. No officer shall be elected in the same
office more than twice.

3 The election shall be observed/supervised by the District

Executives upon written notice by the Model Parish to the Area
Executive through the Area General Secretary in not less than 3
months to the election.

4 Where election cannot be conducted due to an act of God or

any reason beyond the power of the Model steering committee, a
prompt letter of notification should be sent by the Model Parish
Secretary to YEC through the Area General Secretary.

5 All disciplinary actions within the steering committee shall be

treated by the Central Working Committee through the Area
President.

6 Where any Model Parish failed to comply with the electoral

provision of this Bye-Law as contained in this Article, the Area
Executives shall intervene and exercise discretion to resolve
issues/conflicts in any reasonable manner subject to the
approval of the Central working Committee.

ARTICLE 10 THE CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE (CWC):

The CWC shall be the policy maker of the Youth Fellowship and its
deliberations shall be in accordance with the provisions of this
Bye-law and God’s guidance.

10.1 Composition
The CWC shall comprise of the members of YEC and two (2)
representatives from each District of the Youth Fellowship i.e the
District President and Secretary and any other member deemed fit
to so nominate.

10.2 Functions, Powers and Procedures of the CWC:

1 The President of the YEC shall be the Chairman of the CWC
and preside over its meetings.

2 The Secretary of the YEC shall be the Secretary to the CWC.

3 Resolutions shall be subject to the approval of two-third (2/3) of its

members.
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 4 Terms of office shall be three (3) years.

5 Members who cease to be a member of the Fellowship

Lagos/Ogun Area of shall cease to be a member of CWC.

6 Shall deliberate all issues referred to it by YEC and the letters of

this Bye-law.

7 Shall approve sub-committee(s) as deem necessary.

ARTICLE 11 MEETINGS
1 Shall meet quarterly, but extraordinary sessions shall be
convened at the instance of one-third (1/3) of membership of the
CWC.
2 Shall hold a 9-hour meeting twice in a year provided that the
duration between the first and the second meeting shall not be
less than six (6) months.
3 CWC Shall hold general Congress/Convention annually.
4 Congress/Convention and other activities shall rotate among
the Districts.

11.2 Conduct at Meetings

1 All members shall observe decorum both at the congress,
convention and in any other meetings.
2 Punctuality shall be observed and any member/representative
who comes late without genuine and reasonable reason(s) shall
pay a fine of N2,000.00 (Two Thousand Naira) only.
3 Absence from meeting(s) without genuine and
reasonable excuse(s) and shall attract a fine of N3000.00 (Three
Thousand Naira) only.

11.3 Quorum
Two- third (2/3) of the membership of the CWC shall form a
quorum at any meeting of the committee.

ARTICLE 12 League of Patrons/Matrons

12.1 MEMBERSHIP
1 The council shall have Patrons/Matrons, two of whom must
not be from the same district.

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 2 The selection of League of Patrons / Matrons shall be through
nomination by the YEC for the approval of the CWC.

3 All Patrons/Matrons must be distinguished members

of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church.

4 Appointment and removal of the Patrons/Matrons shall be

approved by majority of the CWC.

5 All Patrons/Matrons so appointed shall be referred to

as ADVISERS.

6 The Spiritual Father and Chairman, Cherubim Seraphim

Movement Church Worldwide shall be Grand Patron.

12.2 Functions:
1 Shall advice the fellowship on all related matters as may be
referred to it by the YEC or CWC.
2 Shall provide financial assistance to the Youth
Fellowship.
3 The advisers shall serve as link between the Youth Fellowship and
the elders in their districts.

12.3 Term
The term of office for the league of Patrons/Matrons shall
be perpetual; however, a member may be removed by reason
of natural disaster or gross misconduct.

ARTICLE 13 Finance (Central Administration)

1 The Fellowship shall be financed by donations from individuals,

organizations and contributions from members of the church.

2 Every District a nd Model Parish shall pay annual due as

applicable.

3 There shall also be budgetary allocation received from the

Baba Aladura in council.

4 For financial purpose, the YEC shall produce and sell

identity cards to its members and the CWC, T-shirts, Brochures,
Almanacs and Publication Youth Fellowship activities, Magazines
etc.
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 5 The Central Working Committee may in its meetings collect
offering from members.

6 Any other fund raising activity that may be deemed fit by the YEC.

13.2. Imprest
The Secretariat, Media, Welfare may be entitled a reasonable
amount for imprest monthly.

ARTICLE 14 Welfare of members

1 The Youth Fellowship shall identify with the social aspect

of her members at different levels.

2 The Youth Fellowship shall also identify with her

members at ordination/wedding and other engagements deemed
fit. There will be similar identification by the fellowship with her
members at death.

3 At all levels, only a member and his/her spouse shall be

considered in matters of death.

4 Involvement at wedding, ordination and profession shall be

based on the level (i.e Branch, District, Zone, National) of
participation of the affected member. There shall be a souvenir.

5 At death, the involvement of the Fellowship shall be based on the

level of participation of the deceased member. Condolence visit
shall be made with a token gift.

ARTICLE 15. Trustees

The trustees of the Fellowship shall be the district

chairmen in Lagos/Ogun Area and other Special Apostles on seat.

ARTICLE 16. Supremacy

This bye – law is supreme and shall be binding on all levels of

the operation of the Youth Fellowship.

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ARTICLE 17 AMENDMENTS
1 Any member district through his/her district may, in writing
propose an amendment to this Bye-law provided it has the
support of two other districts in that area and the area shall
have the support of three (3) other area. A simple majority of
accredited members present at the Congress/Convention and
Voting shall adopt the amendments.

2 Written notice of the proposed amendment shall be sent to

the YEC Secretary at least Six (6) months to the CYC conference.
3 The Secretary shall present the proposed amendment to the
executive committee three months to the CWC at which it is
intended to be discussed.

4 After passing the proposed amendment it shall be passed to the

Baba Aladura-in-Council for ratification.

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BYE-LAW REVIEW COMMITTEE
Barr. Bukola Okanlawon Chairman
Sister Mercy Adeoye Vice Chairman
Bro. Olabode Dairo Secretary
Bro. Adeolu Yusuf Member
Bro. Agbanije Babatunde Gabriel Member
Bro. Olalekan Abiodun Member
Bro. Babatunde Gabriel Member
Bro. Demayon Cornelius Member

THIS BYE-LAW IS HEREBY APPROVED AND SIGNED BY:

1. NAME: BRO. OLUDE AYOTUNDE Y.

POSITION: AREA PRESIDENT (LAGOS/OGUN)

Signature: SIGNED Date: 14TH OF OCTOBER, 2023

2. Name: BRO. SEYI ALAWUH

Position: DISTRICT PRESIDENT (OLORUNSOGO DISTRICT HEADQUATERS)

Signature: SIGNED Date: 14TH OF OCTOBER, 2023

3. Name: BRO. DADA GABRIEL

Position: DISTRICT PRESIDENT (SURULERE DISTRICT HEADQUATERS)

Signature: SIGNED Date: 14TH OF OCTOBER, 2023

ON THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2023

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