THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL: CONTENTS CONTENTS

ARTICLE I ARTICLE II ARTICLE III ARTICLE IV ARTICLE V ARTICLE VI ARTICLE VII ARTICLE VIII ARTICLE IX ARTICLE X ARTICLE XI ARTICLE XII ARTICLE XIII RAFFLES HALL RESOLUTIONS (AS AT 5 FEBRUARY 2009)

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THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL ARTICLE I TITLE This document shall be known as the Constitution of Raffles Hall. ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES 1. To promote and safeguard the interests of the members of the Hall. 2. To uphold and respect the dignity and equality of every member of the Hall. 3. To promote and further academic, social, cultural, community services and sports activities. 4. To afford a recognized means of communication with the Master, the SCRC, the National University of Singapore Students Union, other Halls of Residence and other external bodies. ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP 1. Ordinary Members All students registered with the National University of Singapore and residing in the Hall during the academic year shall be ordinary members. (Unless specified otherwise, member shall be taken to mean ordinary members.) 2. Affiliate Members All students registered with the National University of Singapore who are not ordinary members may, with the approval of the JCRC, become affiliate members. ARTICLE IV-PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS 1. Ordinary members shall: a) Have the right to stand for elections to the JCRC, nominate or second a candidate for the election subject to the provisions of Article XI. b) Have the right to stand for elections for the following positions, provided they have stayed in the Hall for at least one academic year prior to their assumption of power in the AGM: i ii President Vice President

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL c) Have the right to speak and vote at General Meetings of the Hall. d) Have the right to attend meetings of the Junior Common Room Committee (JCRC) and its committees, and shall, subject to a simple majority of the members of the JCRC and the committees respectively, have the power to speak at the meetings. e) Be eligible for membership of various committees. f) 2. Have the right to use all facilities as approved by the JCRC.

Affiliate members shall have no other rights than those stated below: a) The right to attend General Meetings and to speak at such meetings b) The right to use all facilities as approved by the JCRC. c) The right to be considered by the JCRC as a representative of the Hall in any activities.

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Former Ordinary members Ordinary members of the previous academic year holding positions of responsibility who are no longer ordinary members in the current academic year shall have speaking rights at the Annual General Meeting of the current academic year.

ARTICLE V - OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS Members and affiliate members shall: a) Uphold the good name of the hall. b) Abide by the Hall Constitution, and any act or decision inconsistent with the constitution shall be invalid to the extent of the inconsistency. c) Be bound by resolutions passed at a general meeting save where it is inconsistent with the Constitution. d) Be bound by the decision of the JCRC save where it is inconsistent with the Hall Constitution or resolutions passed at a general meeting.

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL ARTICLE VI THE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM COMMITTEE 1. 2. There shall be a Junior Common Room Committee of the Hall. Composition The JCRC shall consist of twelve members who shall be the following: 3. President Internal Vice President External Vice President Honorary General Secretary Finance Director Media Director Social Director Welfare Director Sports Director Vice Sports Director Culture Director

Duration The term of office of the JCRC shall be one year and shall commence from the Annual General Meeting and terminate at the following General Meeting with the handing over to the incoming JCRC.

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Functions The JCRC shall: a) Be responsible for carrying out the objectives as set out in Article II. b) Be responsible for carrying out decisions laid down by the Hall at General Meetings. c) Be in charge of all properties belonging to the Hall and those acquired by or entrusted to the JCRC. d) Control the finance of the JCRC. e) Be responsible for an annual report of the activities of the JCRC.

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Powers The JCRC shall have the power: a) To decide on any matter not provided for in the Constitution, The decision may be reviewed at a General Meeting of the Hall.

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL b) To make rules for its proper administration not inconsistent with the Constitution. c) To appoint committees and/or special officers where necessary for the proper execution of its duties. d) To summon members (including affiliates) to attend its meetings. Such members may take part in the relevant discussions but shall not have the right to vote. e) To approve an application for use of facilities under the charge of the JCRC provided that such use is not in conflict with the objectives of the Constitution. 6. Removal of the JCRC The Hall may at a General Meeting, remove any JCRC member by a resolution which is passed by a simple majority of those present and voting, provided that the above removal shall be tabled as an item on the agenda for that General Meeting. 7. Meetings of the JCRC a) These shall be either Ordinary or Extra-ordinary and are official. b) i) Ordinary meetings shall be held at least twice during the term of office. ii) The Honorary General Secretary shall give three clear days notice of the meetings to the hall. iii) Members of the JCRC shall file two clear days notice to the Honorary General Secretary of amendments to the agenda for such meetings. iv) The date and time of meeting shall be determined by the President but the first meeting in the academic year shall be held not later than the tenth week of the first term. c) i) Extra-ordinary meetings shall be held whenever matters requiring urgent attention arise or when a written request signed by three members of the JCRC is received by the Honorary General Secretary, who shall convene the meeting within five days of the receipt of the written proposal. ii) Only the matter for which the Extraordinary meeting is called shall be on the agenda.

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL iii) Pursuant to the Extra-ordinary meeting, the Honorary General Secretary may file a notice to the Hall which is not less than ten hours. d) Six members of the JCRC shall constitute a quorum. A JCRC decision shall be made by a simple majority. e) Decisions of the JCRC are only valid if made in an official meeting. f) Decisions of individual JCRC members are only valid if the member is empowered by the Constitution or has power delegated to him by the JCRC in an official meeting.

ARTICLE VII DUTIES AND POWERS OF JCRC MEMBERS 1. The President shall: a) Enforce the Constitution. b) Have the right to call meetings of the JCRC and of the Hall. c) Preside at all meetings of the JCRC and the Hall unless the JCRC or the Hall respectively, by a simple majority decides otherwise. d) Have a casting vote at the meetings of the JCRC e) Represent the JCRC and the Hall at all meetings of the SCRC. f) Countersign all bills for payment by the Finance Secretary. g) Be in charge of external relations and be the spokesman for the members of the Hall. h) Coordinate the work of the JCRC. i) Have all powers not assigned to any other member of the JCRC. j) Be in charge of liaising with external parties. k)!!!Be in charge of the continuity and branding of the Hall.

2) The Vice President (Internal) shall: a) Assume all duties and powers of the President in the latters absence. b) Assume the office of the President in the event of the latters position falling vacant and shall hold the office until a new President is elected.

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL c) Attend to all complaints which do not fall under the jurisdiction of any members in the JCRC. d) Engage the Halls alumni. e) Assume the duties and powers of the Honorary General Secretary in the latter's absence f) Hold the office of the Honorary General Secretary in the event of the latters position falling vacant and shall hold the office until a new Honorary General Secretary is elected. 3) The Vice President (External) shall: a) Increase communication between the vital FOP committees. b) Increase communication between the FOP committees and the JCRC, therefore providing more support for the FOP Committees. c) Create a memorable first impression of Hall to all freshmen. 4) The Honorary General Secretary shall: a) Be responsible for the convening all meetings of the JCRC and the Hall. b) Submit at such meetings any matter for discussion received from the members and the Master. c) Keep or cause to be kept minutes of all meetings and post up on the JCRC notice board or on the Halls website, a copy of the minutes within seven days of each meeting with the exception of the Annual General Meeting which shall be within fourteen days. d) Record every formal meeting between the JCRC members and the SCRC and submit any such record to the Master for his approval and signature and permit it to be inspected by any member of the Hall. e) Keep a register of all resolutions passed by the Hall and the JCRC at the respective meetings. f) Maintain a record of residents activities in the Hall. g) Be in charge of secretarial correspondence. h) Be in charge of the Raffles Hall library and equipment and reading material thereof. 5) The Finance Director shall:

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL a) Be in charge of the finance of the JCRC. b) Present to the Annual General Meeting on behalf if the JCRC: i. The audited Statement of Income and Expenditure. ii. The audited Inventory. iii. The accounts of the JCRC. c) Receive on behalf it the JCRC, all monies due to the Hall and promptly pay them into appropriate accounts. d) Pay all bills of the JCRC which have been countersigned by the President as provided for in the Article VII Para 1(f). e) Submit the books of the Hall for inspection by any member of the Hall provided one weeks notice has been given to the Finance Secretary. f) In the event of the JCRC going out of office before the completion of its term: i. Close all accounts, and ii. Submit on behalf of the JCRC the audited accounts covering its period of the office and audited inventory to the Finance Secretary of the incoming JCRC within ten days. g) Present on the behalf of the JCRC the provisional budget to the SCRC. h) Not hold office for more than one term of office. 6) The Media Director shall: a) Be in charge of and maintain all online platforms such as the Raffles Hall Website, Facebook page and Rzone. b) Be in charge of all media committees.

7) The Social Director shall be in charge of organising: a) Increase communication between the vital block committees b) Increase communication between the block committees and the JCRC, therefore providing more support for the block committees

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL c) Be in charge of organising social functions and general recreational activities of the Hall. 8) The Welfare Director shall: a) Be in charge of the dining hall. b) Handle all problems concerning food. c) Be responsible for other welfare delegated by the JCRC. 9) The Sports Director shall: a) Maintain all sports equipment and sports facilities. b) Be responsible for the promotion and organizing of Hall games. c) Take charge of all male sports team d) Be in charge of the Sports Management Committe
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10) The Vice Sports Director shall: a) Assume all duties and powers of the Sports Director in the latters absence. b) Take charge of all female sports teams. 11) The Cultural Director shall: a) Promote and organize cultural activities which shall include both fine and performing arts. b) Manage all cultural groups of the Hall. c) Be in charge of the Band Room and all equipment thereof. 12) The President Elect shall: a) Be present at all meetings of the JCRC and the Hall on being elected, unless the JCRC decides otherwise. b) Enforce the Constitution. c) Co-ordinate the work of the JCRC Elects.

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL 11. The Internal Vice President Elect shall: a) Be present at all meetings of the JCRC and the Hall on being elected, unless the JCRC decides otherwise. b) Assume all duties and powers of the President Elect in the latters absence. c) Assume the office of the President Elect in the event of the latters position falling vacant and shall hold office until a new President Elect is elected. 12. The Junior Common Room Committee (JCRC) Elects shall: a) Be present at all meetings of the JCRC and the Hall on being elected, unless the JCRC decides otherwise. b) To understudy the JCRC portfolio which they would be assuming. c) To render their assistance to the President Elect and Vice President Elect. ARTICLE VIII THE INTERIM COMMITTEE 1. In the event that the JCRC resigns en bloc it shall submit such resignation to the hall at an Extraordinary General Meeting convened for the purpose, whereupon the Hall shall elect an Interim Committee. 2. In the event of a vote of no confidence being passed on the JCRC office at a General Meeting, the Hall shall elect an Interim Committee at the same meeting. 3. The Interim Committee shall consist of a chairman, a secretary, a treasurer and two other members. 4. The Interim Committee shall assume all the duties, powers and obligations of the JCRC until a new JCRC is elected into office. 5. The first meeting of the incoming JCRC shall be convened within one week of the elections. 6. The Interim Committee shall submit a report and a Statement of Accounts covering its period of office to the incoming JCRC. ARTICLE IX GENERAL MEETINGS 1. General meetings shall be convened by the Honorary General Secretary and shall be: a) The Annual General Meeting (AGM) or

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL b) The Special General Meeting (SGM) or c) The Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) or d) The Emergency General Meeting (EGM). 2. The AGM shall convene within ten days of the Annual Elections of the entire JCRC. The agenda for the AGM shall consist of the following in that order: a) Minutes of previous General Meeting(s). b) Matters arising therefrom. c) The Audited Statement of Income and Expenditure. d) Annual Report. e) Address of the outgoing President of the JCRC. f) Address of the President Elect. g) Election of three auditors who shall be members of the Hall but who shall not be members of the JCRC or any other Hall Committee and must have stayed in the hall for at least two academic semesters. h) Any other matter of which in writing with a proposer and a seconder has been given to the Honorary General Secretary two days before the meeting. 3. Notice of the AGM shall be posted up on the JCRC notice board five days before the meeting. 4. The JCRC shall convene the SGM in the third week of the second term where evaluations of the performance of each JCRC member shall be the only item of the agenda. 5. Notice of the SGM shall be posted up on the JCRC notice board three days before the meetings. 6. EOGMs of the Hall shall be convened by the Honorary General Secretary on: a) The instruction of the JCRC. b) The instruction of the President of the JCRC. c) The written application to the Honorary General Secretary of at least twenty-five members of the Hall, together with a written statement of the matter(s) for which the meeting is called. Such a meeting shall be held within five days of the instruction or application.

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL 7. Notice of EOGM shall be posted on the JCRC notice board not less than three clear days before the time of the meetings. Only the matter(s) for which the meeting is called shall be on the agenda. 8. EGMs shall be convened by the Honorary General Secretary on: a) The instruction of the JCRC. b) The instruction of the President of the JCRC. Such a meeting shall be held within two days of the instruction. 9. Notice of EGMs shall be posted on the JCRC notice board not less than ten hours before the time of the meeting. Only matter(s) for which the meeting is called shall be on the agenda. In the event of controversy arising as to what the matter(s) is(are), the Presidents ruling shall be final. 10. No General Meetings shall be convened during the vacations. 11. Quorum: a) If within half an hour after the time appointed for the commencement of the meeting, a quorum is not met, the meeting shall commence. b) One hundred members shall form a quorum for all General Meetings. For all General Meetings other than the AGM, the meeting lapses if there is a motion from the floor that there is no quorum and on a count of the members present the quorum is not met. c) In the case of the AGM, if there is a motion from the floor that there is no quorum and on a count of the members present the quorum is not met, the meeting is adjourned. d) All proceedings before the lapse of a General Meetings shall be valid. 12. The Honorary General Secretary of the JCRC shall take the chair at all General Meetings of the Hall. In his absence, the Vice President shall take the chair. In the absence of both, one of the members present shall be elected to the chair. 13. No members shall vote by proxy. Voting at all general meetings shall be by secret ballot. Voting by a show of hands shall be taken only if insisted unanimously by all present. 14. Unless otherwise provided, a motion in a General Meeting shall be declared carried if voted for by a simple majority of those present and voting.

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL 15. a) A vote of no-confidence on the JCRC member in his capacity as a member of the JCRC may be taken only if it has been tabled on the agenda of any General Meeting other than the Annual General Meeting. b) In the event that a vote of no-confidence is moved on the JCRC or any JCRC member in his capacity as a member of the JCRC at the AGM, the meeting shall adjourned and resumed not earlier than 12 hours. ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION 1. Any amendments to the Constitution shall be made at the AGM or at an EOGM. 2. The proposed amendment(s) shall be made by the twenty-five members of the Hall in writing to the Honorary General Secretary or by the JCRC at least five clear days before the AGM or the EOGM as the case may be. 3. The proposed amendment(s) shall be posted up in full on the JCRC notice board at least 3 clear days before the meeting at which the amendment(s) is(are) proposed to be made. 4. Amendments shall be carried out only if at least two thirds of the members present and voting have voted in favour of them. ARTICLE XI ELECTIONS TO THE JCRC 1. All members have the right to vote in the elections to the JCRC unless disqualified in accordance with Article XII. 2. The Returning Officer shall: a) b) c) d) 3. a) The election timetable shall be as follows: Event Notice for nomination Nomination period Time At least one clear day from nomination day 1600-2000 hours during nomination day Be appointed by the Master of the Hall. Be responsible for the preparation of the register of voters. Supervise the elections but shall not himself contest or sponsor any candidate for any office at such elections. Be responsible for counting votes.

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL Scrutiny of and objections to nomination papers by any members Notice of accepted nominees Polling day Polling period 2000-2200 hours on nomination day By 1200 hours of the day following nomination day Within three or five days of notification of accepted nominees 1600-2000 hours on polling day

b) The Annual Elections shall be completed by the end of the sixth week of the first term with the exception of the President Elect, Vice President Elect and the JCRC Elects. They will be elected by the twelfth week of the second term of the year preceding the assumption of the office. They will be vested with the powers of the Presidency and the Vice-Presidency at the AGM. c) A referendum will be held for each and every uncontested candidate of the JCRC elections and the President Elect and the Vice President Elect. i. Each uncontested candidate will retain his post regardless of the results of the referendum. ii. The President and the Vice-President Elect will retain their post in the JCRC only if there is a confirmatory referendum of a simple majority of the total vote cast.

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Nomination:

a) Only a member whose name appears in the Register of Voters shall be eligible to sign nomination papers as a proposer or as a seconder. b) Each candidate shall be nominated by a proposer and a seconder. c) No proposer or seconder may sign more than one nomination paper for each office at each election. d) No candidate may be nominated for more than one office at each election. e) No JCRC member shall contest a by-election unless he first resigns from his office except when contesting for the post President Elect and the Vice President Elect. f) Candidates whose nomination papers are rejected by the Returning Officer shall have the rights to appeal to the JCRC whose decision shall be final. Such appeals shall be in writing and must not be later than two days after nomination day. 5. If after the close of nomination: a) Where only one member has been nominated for an office, the Returning Officer shall declare the candidate elected to the office, but where this situation is a result of the rejection of one or more candidates by the Returning Officer, then this power of declaration shall be suspended until an appeal under Article XI 4(f) has been

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL decided by the JCRC. b) No member has nominated to a particular office, the Returning Officer shall call for fresh nominations. c) Where there are no nominees after 2 calls for fresh nominees, and i) if those calls for nomination were for the purpose of adducing nominees for by-elections, the current JCRC shall have the power to co-opt members, or if those calls for nominations were for the purpose of adducing nominees for the Annual General Elections, the incoming JCRC shall have the power to co-opt members. A referendum will be held for each and every co-opted candidate into the JCRC. The appointed candidate shall only retain their post in the JCRC only if there is a confirmatory referendum of a simple majority of the total vote cast.

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Voting: a) Each voter shall cast only one vote for each office contested. b) Voting shall be by secret ballot. c) No member shall vote by proxy. d) Where the number of votes cast for two or more candidates for an office is the same, there shall be a re-election for the office. If the number of votes for such a re-election is also the same, the JCRC shall have the casting vote. For this purpose, the JCRCs decision shall be final.

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Any member of the Hall may present a complaint in writing to the JCRC regarding the elections within forty-eight hours of the announcement of the result of the elections.

ARTICLE XII DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION 1. Disciplinary action may be taken against any member who has acted contrary to the Constitution or decisions made by the JCRC in accordance with the Constitution. 2. When the need arises, the Disciplinary Commission will be formed. a) Composition: The Commission shall consist of the following six members:

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL i. ii. Two members of the SCRC, of whom at least one shall be a Resident Fellow. They will be appointed by the JCRC. Two members of the JCRC appointed by the JCRC.

iii. Two other members of the Hall other than a member of the JCRC, to be chosen by the Hall at a general meeting. b) Duties and Power: i. The commission shall investigate at all cases of breach of discipline by members referred to it by the JCRC or the Master and shall submit its recommendations to the Master. The Master will take such action on the recommendations as he thinks fit. A copy of the recommendations with reasons must be displayed on the JCRC notice board.

ARTICLE XIII GENERAL 1. Interpretation of the Constitution: a) In the event of controversy arising from the interpretation of the Constitution at a General Meeting, a ruling shall be made by a simple majority vote of the Hall. b) In the event of a controversy arising from the interpretation of the Constitution at a JCRC meeting, a ruling shall be made by a simple majority vote of the JCRC. Any appeal against this ruling shall be lodged in accordance with procedures for calling an EOGM. 2. Resignations: a) Any office bearer resigning from his office shall tender his resignation in writing and shall not be deemed to have resigned until his resignation has been accepted. b) Any member of the JCRC wishing to resign shall tender his resignation at a General Meeting. The member shall be accountable for his term of office. c) Any member of a committee of the JCRC wishing to resign shall tender his resignation to the JCRC through the head of the committee concerned. 3. Vacancy in the JCRC: a) In the event of there being a vacancy in the JCRC for any reason whatsoever, the Returning Officer shall hold a by-election to fill that vacancy. However, if the vacancy falls within six weeks of the next Annual General Elections, the JCRC may co-opt members to fill that vacancy without calling for by-elections. 4. Notice Boards:

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL a) Members shall have the right to have their opinions posted on the notice board made available for this purpose by the JCRC for at least three clear days, provided that the authorship of the opinion has been confirmed by a JCRC member and the name of the author is on the opinion. b) Notices and posters shall be allowed only in places specified by the JCRC. 5. Online Forum a) Members shall have the right to have their opinions posted on the online Forum made available for this purpose by the JCRC, provided that the authorship of the opinion has been confirmed by a JCRC member and the name of the author is on the opinion. b) The JCRC has the right to remove these opinions after one academic semester. 6. Auditors: a) The auditors shall audit the Statement of Income and the Expenditure and inventories at the end of the financial year. They may from time to time audit the accounts and/or inventories as they deem necessary. 7. Statements to the Press: a) All statements on matters within the province of the JCRC shall be made by the President or in the absence of the President by the Honorary General Secretary or the Vice President after due consultation with the JCRC.

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL: RAFFLES HALL RESOLUTIONS RAFFLES HALL RESOLUTIONS (AS AT 14 SEPTEMBER 2011) 1. That proper space or store-room space should be allocated to the A&G committee and there should be a proper method of granting loans of the A&G materials to the residents. (AGM 85/86)

2. That there should be roper storage space for all Orientation stock. (AGM 85/86) 3. That the Finance Secretary should be accountable for the Orientation inventory of the preceding year. (AGM 85/86) 4. That all lost trophies are to be written off. Old trophies should be condemned, then duplicated and replaced for display. (AGM 85/86) 5. That the Annual Report and the Statement of Income be made available to the residents 24 hours before the AGM. (AGM 85/86) 6. The JCRC members are to take personal charge of all items which have been removed for repair or other purposes. (AGM 87/88) 7. That the Welfare Secretary should maintain a log book on all equipment borrowed. (AGM 87/88)

8. That all future Board of Photographers cover their expenditure from their revenue. (AGM 87/88) 9. That the JCRC is to hand over the JCRC room during the Orientation period to the RHOC. (AGM 87/88) 10. That the JCRC is given the discretion to award a maximum of 4 bonus points to outstanding groups/individuals. (AGM 87/88) 11. That future auditors check inventories at least 4 times: a)during handing-over. b)mid-term. c) beginning of the long vacation. d) after orientation.

(AGM 87/88)

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL: RAFFLES HALL RESOLUTIONS 12. That a referendum be held for each and every uncontested candidate of the JCRC Elections. The candidate will retain his post in the JCRC regardless of the results of the referendum. (AGM 88/89) 13. That the Chairman of Head of the Committee who has lost an item or items, conduct an investigation and pinpoint the person or party responsible. The name(s) are to be filed up and brought up for actions by the House at the coming General Meeting. This resolutions also applies to Sports Captains and Cultural Group Managers. (AGM 89/90) 14. That all books are to be catalogued including reference books for the coming academic year. (AGM 89/90) 15. That all appointed groups (committees, cultural groups and sports teams) should continue in their respective functions until the AGM of the coming academic year. (AGM 89/90) 16. That all chairpersons, culture group heads, sports captains are to be present at all AGMs, SGMs, and any other meetings as sanctioned by their relevant secretaries. (AGM 91/92) 17. To establish a commission of enquiry to investigate the loss of items belonging to the Hall. The person or party who loses item(s) belonging to the Hall will have to explain the loss to the house and may be forced to pay for replacement. (AGM 92/93) 18. That the minutes of every GM be passed at the next available GM and that such passing of the minutes to be deemed to be added to the agenda of the next GM by the JCRC. (AGM 93/94) 19. That the JCRCs proposal for the points system for the 1996/1997 be accepted as the points system that Raffles Hall follows from now. (EGM 96/97) 20. That all forums will start half an hour after the stipulated starting time regardless of it the quorum is met. (SGM 02/03) 21. That the points system mooted in 1996/1997 is now invalid and the points system for 2004/2005 be accepted and followed in Raffles Hall from now on. (EOGM 04/05)

THE CONSTITUTION OF RAFFLES HALL: RAFFLES HALL RESOLUTIONS 22. That the points system mooted in 2004/2005 is now invalid and the JCRCs proposal for the points system be accepted and followed in Raffles Hall from now on. (Points Forum (2) 07/08) 23. That the points system mooted in 2007/2008 is now invalid and the JCRCs proposal for the points system be accepted and followed in Raffles Hall from now on. (Points Forum (2) 08/09) 24. In response to push for a vote of no confidence on the current JCRC Culture Secretary, the current Culture Secretary shall henceforth continue his/her portfolio and the current Culture Secretarys room balloting status will be determined at the end of the current Academic Year. (EOGM #1 08/09) 25. That the points system mooted in 2007/2008 is now invalid and the JCRCs proposal for the points system be accepted and followed in Raffles Hall from now on. (Points Forum 11/12) 26. That the post of External Liaison Director be removed and the Internal Vice President take over all duties of the External Liaison Director (AGM 11/12) 27. That the post of Freshmen Orientation Projects Director be renamed as External Vice President (AGM 11/12) 28. That the number of auditors elected be increased from two to three (AGM 11/12)