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CONSTITUTION
“Confrérie de la Chaîne des
Rôtisseurs”
Bailliage de Singapour
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. ORGANISATION..................................................1
1.1 Objects..................................................................1
1.2 Principal Office.....................................................1
1.3 Titles, Ranks and Insignia ..................................2
II. MEMBERSHIP ....................................................4
2.1 Admission to Membership ...................................4
III. INITIATION FEES, DUES,
ARREARS, ASSESSMENTS....................................4
3.1 Initiation Fees........................................................4
3.2 Dues.......................................................................4
3.3 Re-admission.........................................................4
3.4 Re-applcation........................................................5
3.5 Failure to pay Dues, Assessments, Etc................5
3.6 Expulsion of Members .........................................5
3.7 Resignation of Members .....................................5
3.8 Conviction, Bankruptcy, Etc.................................5
3.9 Attendance ............................................................5
IV.MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MEETING.6
4.1 Management .........................................................6
4.2 Annual General Meeting ......................................6
4.3 Notice of Annual General Meeting ......................6
4.4 Special General Meeting ......................................6
4.5 Quorum...................................................................7
V.THE COUNCIL......................................................7
5.1 The Council ..........................................................7
5.2 Council Meetings..................................................8
5.3 Sub-Committees ...................................................8
5.4 Office Bearers.......................................................8
VI. AUDIT...................................................................9
VII. TRUSTEES .........................................................9
VIII. VISITORS AND GUESTS ...............................9
IX. PROHIBITIONS ...............................................10
X. AMENDMENT TO BYE-LAWS........................10
XI. DISSOLUTION .................................................10
XII. NOTICE............................................................10
CONSTITUTION
CONFRERIE DE LA CHAINE DES ROTISSEURS
BAILLIAGE DE SINGAPOUR
The Society shall be called “Confrérie de la Chaîne des
Rôtisseurs” Bailliage de Singapour.
The “Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs”
Bailliage de Singapour (sometimes hereinafter referred to as the
Society) is a non-profit membership society organised and existing under the
laws of the Republic of Singapore.
ARTICLE I
ORGANISATION
1.1 Objects
The objects of the Society are:
To promote, foster and encourage the art of cooking, the preparation and serving
of food and particularly the technique of cooking by spit, barbecue or rotisserie
and to collect and disseminate historical and other information with respect
to the same and the enjoyment and tasting and understanding of superior cuisine
and wines; to foster a knowledge and understanding with respect to such forms
of cooking and to cooperate with other persons or organisations whose aims
and objectives in whole or in part are similar to those hereinabove set forth;
to encourage educational institutions, colleges, and universities to teach
the culinary arts and establish departments within their institutions for
that purpose, and, in general to foster an awareness within the educational
community concerning the importance of having the Republic of Singapore provide
its own source of accomplished chefs and the like. To do all such other things
as are conducive or incidental to the attainment of the above objects or any
of them including but not limited to:
(a) the holding of meetings, lectures, conferences and competitions;
(b) the publication and distribution of literature.
1.2 Principal Office
The place of business and the address for correspondence of the Society shall
be 6 Temasek Boulevard #09-05 Suntec Tower Four Singapore 038986, or care
of The Bailli Délégué or such other place as may be designated
by the Council from time to time, subject to the approval of the Registrar
of Societies.
1.3 Titles, Ranks and Insignia
Membership in the Society shall consist of professional and non-professional
members.
Non-Professional members shall be divided into:-
CADET : an amateur gastronome between the ages of 18 and 28, whose insignia
shall be a silver medal and a chain with no ribbon.
ECUYER : an amateur gastronome who does not own a revolving spit, whose insignia
shall be a silver medal and chain on a violet ribbon.
CHEVALIER : an amateur gastronome who owns a revolving spit, whose insignia
shall be a silver medal and chain on a blue-bordered violet ribbon.
DAME DE LA CHAINE : the lady of the house, whose insignia shall be a silver
medal and chain on a bluebordered violet ribbon.
OFFICIER : an amateur gastronome promoted from Chevalier or Ecuyer, who shall
be an active member or well-known personality or president of an association
before which he is honoured, whose insignia shall be a gold medal and chain
on a violet ribbon with a red border.
CHEVALIER D’HONNEUR : the highest honorary title that can be given to
an important personality, whose insignia shall be a gold medal and chain on
a burgundy ribbon.
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The Professional members shall be divided into :-
ROTISSEUR : a young professional who works on a grill or revolving spit, whose
insignia shall be a silver medal and chain with no ribbon.
CHEF DE TABLE : Maître d’Hotel or chef cooking at the table, whose
insignia shall be a silver medal and chain on a violet ribbon with a tango
band.
CHEF GRILLARDIN : a chef directing a kitchen which does not have a revolving
spit but does have a charcoal grill, whose insignia shall be a silver medal
and chain on a tango ribbon with the “rôtisseur” escutcheon.
CHEF ROTISSEUR : Executive chef directing a kitchen where meats or poultry
are prepared on a revolving spit, whose insignia shall be a silver chain and
medal on a tango ribbon with the “rôtisseur” escutcheon.
MAITRE DE TABLE : Restaurant proprietor who does not himself direct the culinary
operations of the
establishment, whose insignia shall be a silver medal and chain on a violet
ribbon with a tango band with a
blue border.
MAITRE GRILLARDIN, DAME MAITRE GRILLARDIN : Proprietor of a restaurant which
does not have a revolving spit, but does have a charcoal grill, whose insignia
shall be a silver medal and chain on a tango ribbon with a red border, with
the “grillard” escutcheon.
MAITRE ROTISSEUR, DAME MAITRE ROTISSEUR : a proprietor of a restaurant which
has a revolving spit whose insignia shall be a silver medal and chain on a
tango ribbon with a red border, with the “rôtisseur” escutcheon.
OFFICIER MAITRE DE TABLE : a Maître de Table promoted for his active
participation in development of
the Chaîne, whose insignia shall be a gold medal and chain on a violet
ribbon with a tango band with a red
border.
OFFICIER MAITRE GRILLARDIN : a Maître Grillardin promoted for his active
participation in the
development of the Chaîne, whose insignia shall be a gold medal and
chain on a violet ribbon with a red border, with the “grillardin”
escutcheon.
OFFICIER MAITRE ROTISSEUR : a Maître Rôtisseur promoted for his
active participation in the
development of the Chaîne, whose insignia shall be a gold medal and
chain on a violet ribbon with a red border, with the “rôtisseur”
escutcheon.
MAITRE D’HONNEUR : a title bestowed on important professionals who are
to be particularly honoured, whose insignia shall be a gold medal and chain
on a burgundy ribbon.
Officers of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs:-
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL, GRAND COUNCIL : the insignia of office shall be a
gold medal and chain on a red ribbon with a gold border.
BAILLI DELEGUE, BAILLI D’HONNEUR: whose insignia shall be a gold medal
and chain on a green ribbon with a gold border.
OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL CHAPTER (THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) : whose insignia
shall be a gold medal and chain on a blue ribbon with a gold border.
REGIONAL BAILLI : whose insignia
shall be a gold medal and chain on a green ribbon with the escutcheon
of a region or State.
OFFICERS OF REGIONAL CHAPTERS : whose insignia shall be a gold medal and chain
on a blue ribbon.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
2.1 Admission to Membership
(a) Every candidate for admission as a member shall be sponsored by two members,
both of whom shall vouch, from their personal knowledge, for the fitness of
the candidate. The sponsors shall fully complete and sign an application known
as a “Demande d’Admission”, which form must be accompanied
by a payment for all dues and fees required under Article III. The Demande
d’Admission shall be filed with the Bailli Délégué
.
(b) The Council shall decide on the admission of any new members.
(c) The successful candidate shall be inducted into membership by the Bailli
Delegue Délégué or any
member of the Administrative Council, under the classification or rank given
to him by the Council.
(d) No person shall be admitted to membership who shall not have attained
the age of eighteen (18).
ARTICLE III
INITIATION FEES, DUES, ARREARS, ASSESSMENTS
3.1 Initiation Fees
The initiation fees for all members (which shall include the cost of decorations
and certificates of membership) and the Annual Dues shall be determined by
the Council from time to time. Annual Dues shall become payable on the first
day of October of each year, in advance.
The initiation fees and the first year’s dues shall accompany the application
for membership.
3.2 Dues
All dues shall be payable by every member of the Society regardless of rank,
with the exception of a
Chevalier d’Honneur, a Maître d’Honneur or a Bailli d’Honneur,
all of whom shall hold these honorary titles
without the payment of dues.
3.3 Re-admission
Upon the re-admission of any member who has previously resigned from the Society
and who was a member in good standing at the time of his resignation, the
Council, in its sole discretion, may waive the payment of initiation fees
by such person. Such readmitted person shall not, however, receive a new ribbon
or new certificate of membership unless he pays the costs thereof.
3.4 Re-application
Upon the re-application of any former member who has been previously expelled
from membership for non-payment of dues, the applicant shall concurrently
with his letter of application addressed to the Bailli Délégué
pay all dues for every year in which he was delinquent in addition to the
current annual dues and reinstatement charge.
3.5 Failure to pay Dues, Assessments, Etc.
Annual dues shall be due and payable on or before the first day of October
of each year. If the dues are not paid in full by the first day of December
of each year, a written notice shall be sent to the delinquent member by the
Argentier advising the member that if his dues are not paid in full before
the thirty-first day of December of that year the member shall thereupon cease
to be a member of the Society without further notice. The Council shall have
power to extend the period for payment of the dues of any member.
3.6 Expulsion of Members
Any member may be expelled from membership for conduct unbecoming a member
of the Society with or without any formal charge being lodged against him.
The Council shall inform the member in writing of such action and shall grant
him seven days, or such other period as the Council shall determine, to offer
an explanation, which shall be in writing. The Council shall consider his
explanation before expelling the member.
3.7 Resignation of Members
Any member may resign his membership by giving to the Society notice in writing
to that effect . Every such notice shall, unless otherwise expressed, be deemed
to take effect 30 days after receipt of the letter.
3.8 Conviction, Bankruptcy, Etc.
If any member shall be convicted of any criminal offence of a grave nature
or is sentenced to a term of imprisonment or is adjudged a bankrupt, he shall
thereupon cease to be member of the Society; but the Council shall have power,
in their discretion, to reinstate him without payment of initiation fees.
3.9 Attendance
Every member should attend the events organised by the Council where possible.
The membership of any member, other than an honorary member, may be terminated
if he fails to attend a minimum of 3 events or dinners per year. The Council
may for good and sufficient reason waive this requirement for any member for
any year.
ARTICLE IV
MANAGEMENT, GENERAL MEETINGS
4.1 Management
The Management of the Society shall be deputed to the Council, presided over
by the Bailli Délégué .
4.2 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be held in the month of March
every year upon a date and at a time to be fixed by the Council. At other
times a general meeting shall be called by the Bailli Délégué
on the request in writing of ten or more members and a general meeting may
be called at any time by order of the Council.
4.3 Notice of Annual General Meeting
At least fourteen days’ notice shall be given of an Annual General Meeting
and at least seven days’ notice of any other general meeting and particulars
of its Agenda shall be contained in the notice. The following matters shall
be considered at the Annual General Meeting:
(i) The previous year’s accounts and report of the Council for the preceding
financial year;
(ii) The election of office bearers to the Council;
(iii) The appointment of auditors for the ensuing year;
(iv) Any resolution which may be duly submitted to the meeting as hereinafter
provided.
Any member who wishes to place an item on the agenda or to move any resolution
at the Annual General Meeting shall give notice thereof in writing to the
Archiviste not less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting.
4.4 Special General Meeting
Special general meetings may be called at any time by the Council by giving
fourteen days’ notice to the members. The Council shall, forthwith upon
the requisition in writing of ten members stating the purpose for which the
meeting is required, call a special general meeting. No business other than
that specified in the notice shall be transacted at a special general meeting.
4.5 Quorum
The Quorum at all general meetings shall be ten members. In the event of there
being no quorum the meeting shall be adjourned to the same day in the following
week at a place and time to be appointed and, should the number then present
be insufficient to form a quorum, those present shall be considered a quorum
but they shall have no power to alter, amend or make additions to any of the
existing Bye-Laws.
ARTICLE V
THE COUNCIL
5.1 The Council
A Committee called the Council consisting of the following shall be elected
at each Annual General Meeting:
A President who shall be known as the
Bailli Délégué
An Honorary Secretary who shall be known as the Archiviste
An Honorary Treasurer who shall be known as the Argentier
7 Council members whose designations shall be as follows:
The Chancelier, who shall be in charge of administration and shall be the
deputy to the Bailli.
The Conseiller Gastronomique, who shall be in charge of the establishment
of the menus and who shall be
non-professional;
The Conseiller Culinaire, who
shall be in charge of the realisation of the menus and who shall be a professional;
The Chargé de Presse, who shall be in charge of press and publicity;
and
The Chargé de Mission, who shall be in charge of public relations and
protocol.
2 other Council members may be elected and their designations shall be Honorary
Conseiller.
In the event of a vacancy arising during the year the Council shall have power
to appoint a member to fill the vacancy. All the officers are eligible for
re-election at the end of their year of office. However the Argentier shall
not hold the same office for more than two (2) consecutive terms. The Council
shall consist of the Bailli Délégué and a maximum of
nine members.
5.2 Council Meetings
Council meetings shall be convened by the Archiviste on the direction of the
Bailli at any time by giving three days’ notice thereof and at least
three Council members must be present for the proceedings of the Council to
be valid. The Council shall meet at least four times a year. Every member
of the Council shall have one vote on every question and in the case of equality,
the Bailli Délégué or other member presiding at the meeting
shall have a second or casting vote. The Archiviste shall keep minutes of
the proceedings at the meeting, which shall be read and confirmed at the next
meeting.
5.3 Sub-Committees
The Council may appoint sub-committees and depute to them any of its powers,
except those relating to the election and expulsion of members. Membership
of any such sub-committee shall consist, as to two thirds of its members,
of elected members of the Council.
5.4 Office Bearers
The duties of the Council members shall be as follows:-
(a) The Bailli Delegue shall act as Chairman at all general and Council meetings
and shall represent the Society in its dealings with outside persons.
(b) The Chancelier shall deputise for the Bailli Délégué
in the latter’s absence. In the absence of both the Bailli Délégué
and the Chancelier from any meeting that meeting shall elect its own Chairman
from the Council members present.
(c) The Archiviste shall keep all records except financial records of the
Society and shall be responsible for their correctness. He shall keep minutes
of all general and Council meetings.
(d) The Argentier shall keep all funds and shall collect and disburse all
moneys on behalf of the Society and shall keep an account of all monetary
transactions and be responsible for their correctness. He is authorised to
expend a sum not exceeding $500.00 per month for petty expenses on behalf
of the Society. He shall not keep more than $100.00 in the form of cash and
any money in excess of this shall be deposited in the Society’s bank
account , which shall be maintained with the branch of a bank to be approved
by the Council. Cheques, etc. for withdrawals from the bank account shall
be signed by the Argentier and any one Council member. The Argentier is also
authorised to endorse cheques drawn in favour of the Society.
(e) Any member of the Council absenting himself from three meetings consecutively
without a satisfactory explanation shall be deemed to have withdrawn from
the Council and a successor may be co-opted by the Council to serve until
the next Annual General Meeting.
ARTICLE VI
AUDIT
6.1 Two persons, not being members of the Council, shall be elected as Honorary
Auditors at each Annual General Meeting and shall hold office for one year
only, and may not be re-elected. They shall audit each year’s accounts
and present a report upon them at the Annual General Meeting. They may be
required by the Bailli Délégué to audit the Society’s
accounts for any period within their tenure of office at any date and to make
a report to the Council.
ARTICLE VII
TRUSTEES
7.1 If the Society at any time acquires any immovable property, such property
shall be vested in Trustees for the Society who shall be appointed from time
to time as necessary by the Council.
7.2 A Trustee being a trust corporation shall be entitled to remuneration
not exceeding the remuneration stipulated in its standard rates from time
to time in force.
7.3 The Trustees shall deal with such property as directed by the Council
(of which entries in the Council’s Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence)
and they shall be indemnified against risk and expense out of the Society’s
property.
7.4 Any Trustees may at any time resign or be discharged from his trusteeship,
if he dies or becomes a lunatic or of unsound mind or moves permanently or
is absent from the Republic of Singapore for a period of one year.
7.5 A Trustee being guilty of
misconduct of such a kind as to render it undesirable that he continues as
a Trustee may be removed from the trusteeship by a general meeting of the
Society, of which not less than two weeks’ notice has been given, specifying
the proposal to remove such Trustee from office. The result of such meeting
shall then be notified to the Registrar of Societies.
ARTICLE VIII
VISITORS AND GUESTS
8.1 Guests may be admitted to such functions of the Society as the Council
may from time to time determine.
ARTICLE IX
PROHIBITIONS
9.1 Gambling of any kind is forbidden on the Society’s premises and
the introduction of materials for gambling
into the premises is prohibited.
9.2 The funds of the Society shall not be used to pay fines of the members
who have been convicted in Court.
9.3 The Society shall not attempt to restrict or in any other manner interfere
with trade or prices or engage in
any trade union activity as defined in the Trade Union Ordinance.
9.4 The Society shall not hold any lottery whether confined to its members
or not in the name of the Society or its Office Bearers, Council or members.
9.5 The Society shall not indulge
in any political activity or allow its funds or any of its activities to be
used for political purposes.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENT TO BYE-LAWS
10.1 No alterations or additions to these Rules shall be made except at a
general meeting and they shall not come into force without the prior sanction
of the Registrar of Societies.
ARTICLE XI
DISSOLUTION
11.1 The Society shall not be dissolved except with the consent of not less
than three-fifth (3/5) of the members of the Society for the time being resident
in Singapore expressed either in person or by proxy at a general meeting convened
for the purpose.
11.2 In the event of the Society being dissolved as provided above, all debts
and liabilities legally incurred on behalf of the Society shall be fully discharged
and any remaining funds shall be donated to a charity in Singapore to be determined
by the members.
11.3 Notice of dissolution shall be given within seven (7) days of the dissolution
to the Registrar of Societies.
ARTICLE XII
NOTICE
12.1 Unless otherwise expressly stated in these Rules, any notice given to
or by any person pursuant to these Rules shall be in writing or shall be given
using electronic communications to an address for the time being notified
for that purpose to the person giving the notice. For the avoidance of doubt,
notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules:
(a) any notice of an Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting may
be given to a member of the Society by using electronic communications to
an address for the time being notified to the Society by the
member;
(b) any notice of a meeting by the Council may be given to a member of the
Council by using electronic communications to an address for the time being
notified to the Council by the member of the Council.
12.2 Proof that a notice contained in an electronic communication was sent
in accordance with guidance issued by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries
and Administrators of England, mutatis mutandis, shall be conclusive evidence
that the notice was given.
12.3 A notice contained in an electronic communication shall be deemed to
be given at the expiry of forty-eight hours after the time it was sent.
