The name of the organization shall be RENEWABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (hereafter referred to as "RAESON" or "SOCIETY").

The RENEWABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOCIETY OF NIGERIA shall be non-profit making, non-religious and non-political organization.

The registered office and headquarters of RAESON will be situated in, Owerri, Imo State of Nigeria.

1. Providing a forum for exchange of ideas and research information in the area of renewable and alternative energy resources and technologies in Nigerian and elsewhere.
2. To encourage collaboration among scientists, engineers and technologists and policy makers in the field of renewable and alternative energy resources and technologies in Nigeria and elsewhere.
3. Creating awareness of the enormous potentials that Renewable and Alternative Energy Resources in Nigeria has in ameliorating her energy challenges.
4. Holding of conferences, workshops, training and seminars for the purpose of creating awareness in renewable and alternative energy resources and technologies in Nigeria and elsewhere in the world.
5. Sponsoring and encouraging scientists in the research and findings in renewable and alternative energy resources and technology.

For the purpose of generating funds and other resources (in cash and kind) for the realization of her aims and objectives, RAESON may:-

1. Accept donations (whether in cash and /or in kind) from individuals, corporate bodies, societies and organizations in Nigeria and elsewhere.
2. Receive grants or assistance from individuals, trusts societies and other charitable or philanthropic organizations in Nigeria and elsewhere.
3. Generates funds, by way of annual dues, levies, conference registration and from investment(s).
4. Collect monies and financial assistance from or by any other lawful source or means.

(a) Membership shall be open to every person interested in the actualization of aims and objectives of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria.

(b) One becomes a member only after approval by the National Executive Council (NEC).

(c) Condition of Membership

1. An aspiring member must complete membership form.
2. He or she must return the completed membership form with the payment of an amount as determined by the Society to the General Secretary of the Society.
3. Application must be sponsored by any member of RAESON
4. He or she shall pay the annual membership subscription as determined by the Society.
5. Associate membership of RAESON shall be by express invitation of the NEC.

There shall be three categories of membership namely; Regular, Associate and Honorary

(a) Regular members shall be any persons interested in the actualization of aims and objectives of RAESON. They may include: the academia, researchers, policy makers, industrialists, e.t.c

(b) Associate membership consist of undergraduate and postgraduate students of tertiary institutions, students bodies (e.g. Science Clubs of primary and secondary schools)

(c) Honorary/Fellow membership will be by express invitation of the NEC and ratified by the General House.

The operating organs of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria shall consist of:

• The General House
• Board of Trustees
• The Executive Officers

The General House comprising All members of RAESON shall be the supreme authority of RAESON. It will be responsible for directing all the affairs of RAESON, election of Council members, Executive Officers, Approval and ratification of decisions taken by the executive or Council, making of by-laws, etc.

1. The Trustees of "Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria" for the purpose of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, No 1, of 1990 Part C of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, shall be appointed at the General Meeting of Society. QUORUM shall be two-thirds majority of the members present at the general meeting.
2. Such Trustees ("hereinafter referred to as the Trustees") shall not be less than three (3) nor more than fifteen (15) in number and shall be known and addressed as Incorporated Trustees of "Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria".
3. The Trustees may hold Office for life, but a Trustee shall cease to hold Office if he/she:
   1. Resigns his office.
   2. Ceases to be a member of the Incorporated Trustees of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria.
   3. Becomes insane
   4. Is officially declared bankrupt.
   5. Is convicted of criminal offence involving dishonesty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
   6. Is recommended for removal from office by the Board of Trustees on majority votes of the members present at any General Meeting of Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria.
   7. Ceases to reside in Nigeria.
4. Upon a vacancy occurring in the number of Trustees, a General Meeting will be held to appoint another eligible member of RAESON.

There shall be for RAESON a duly elected executive (hereafter referred to as The Executive Officers). They preside over general meetings and work with the Board of Trustees.

The Executive Officers shall comprise the following officers:

1. The President
2. The Vice-Presidents (1^st VP, 2^nd VP, 3^rd VP and 4^th VP))
3. The National Secretary
4. 1^st Assistant National Secretary
5. 2^nd Assistant National Secretary
6. The Financial Secretary
7. Treasurer
8. Publicity Secretary
9. Editor-in-Chief
10. Technical Officer/Editor
11. Ex-Officio (Immediate Past President)

(a) President

There shall be for RAESON, the President charged with the following powers and functions.

1. He shall be the Chairman and shall preside at all Executive and General Meetings of the Society.
2. He shall sign the minutes of all Executive and General Meetings.
3. He shall represent RAESON in conjunction with Executive Officers at all meetings involving external bodies.
4. He shall be an active member and has the casting vote in the case of a tie at a meeting.
5. He shall present annual report of the Society's activities along with accounts to a General Meeting.
6. He may delegate any of these functions to any Vice-President.
7. The President should cause the general house to appoint an auditor.

(b) Vice-President

There shall be for RAESON four Vice-Presidents, one each from four distinct zones namely; the North, the East, the West and the South-South. They are charged with the following functions:

1. They shall assist the President in the performance of his office duties.
2. They shall deputize for the President in his absence.
3. They shall carry out any duties or functions delegated to them by the President.
4. They shall promote and coordinate the activities of the Society in their respective zones.

(c) The National Secretary

There shall be for RAESON a National Secretary charged with the following functions:

1. He shall perform all the secretarial and administrative duties of the Society
2. He shall send notice of all meetings at the directives of the President.
3. He shall keep records of the minutes of all previous meetings(s)
4. He shall carry out any other functions assigned to him by the President.

(d) Assistant National Secretaries

There shall be for RAESON an Assistant National Secretaries charged with the following functions:

1. They shall assist the National Secretary in secretarial and administrative duties of the SOCIETY
2. They shall perform such secretarial and administrative duties as directed by the National Secretary or a General Meeting.
3. They shall perform the duties of the National Secretary in the absence of the National Secretary.

(e) The Treasurer

There shall be for RAESON a Treasurer. The Treasurer:

1. Shall receive from the Financial Secretary and other sources, all monies accruing to the Society and pay such monies to the bank in the RAESON account within five (5) working days of receipt
2. Shall present Annual financial Report during the general meetings
3. Shall be obliged to make his book available to auditors appointed by the Society to audit its accounts.
4. Shall collect bank statements and prepare bank reconciliations

(f) Financial Secretary

There shall be for RAESON a Financial Secretary. The Financial Secretary:

1. Shall collect all monies accruing to the SOCIETY which must be dully receipted
2. Shall hand over all monies collected on behalf of the SOCIETY to the Treasurer within 48 hours and obtain treasury receipts.
3. Shall prepare statements of account of the SOCIETY
4. Shall prepare quarterly and annual account of the SOCIETY.

(g) Publicity Secretary

There shall be for RAESON a Publicity Secretary. The Publicity Secretary:

1. Shall publicize information about the SOCIETY to attract the attention of members, the general public and relevant Government agencies.
2. Shall provide enlightenment, propaganda and perform all such duties incidental of this office and/or as directed by the Executive Council from time to time.

(h) Editor-In-Chief

There shall be for RAESON an Editor-in-Chief. His duties shall include:

1. To run a viable Research publication for the Society.
2. To constitute the Board of Editors with the approval of Executive Council.
3. To publish all proceedings of the society's meetings.

(i) Ex-Officio

There shall be for RAESON an Ex-Officio Officer who shall be the immediate past President of RAESON. The Ex-Officio shall be charged with the following powers and functions:

He should ensure that continuity and progress is maintained by RAESON.

(j) Technical Secretary/Editor

There shall be for RAESON a Technical Secretary. His duties shall include:

1. Shall perform all ICT related functions such as maintaining the Society's website and e-mailing system, etc.
2. To assist the Editor-in-chief in production of Conference Proceedings after Conferences.

(a) All elected officers shall hold office for a term of two (2) years, renewable for one term by the recommendation of the house. No member shall hold any office for more than two (2) consecutive terms. He is however eligible to take any other office not previously held.

(b) Any member found guilty of any criminal offence, gross misconduct or act that are inimical to the set of objectives shall be removed on the request of the Executive Council subject to the approval of a General Meeting.

1. The election of the Executive Members shall be by secret ballot at a General Meeting.
2. An Executive Member shall not serve for more than two (2) terms of four (4) years on any given post.
3. In the event of any office becoming vacant before the next general meeting, Executive Council shall have the power to appoint an interim successor to fill the vacancy pending a bye -- election which shall be held at an Annual General Meeting to fill the position.
4. No one shall be eligible for election unless he or she is up-to-date financially.

Election at the Annual General Meeting of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria shall be conducted as follows:

1. Voting shall be by secret ballot after quorum has been formed and the General Meeting declared open.
2. Each candidate for election must be nominated by a member of the SOCIETY and seconded by another.
3. The presiding President shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie.
4. There shall be no voting by proxy.

The Annual General Meeting of RAESON shall have the power to organize a bye-election to fill any vacancy in the Executive Council within the year in which the vacancy occurred.

Vacation of office may arise in the event of any of the following:

1. Cessation from membership of the Renewable And Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria
2. Inability to perform duties due to ill health and death.
3. Resignation by any of the officers.

For the effective administration of the SOCIETY, there shall be the following meetings:

1. An Annual General Meeting of the Society during the month agreed by the Executive.
2. A quarterly General Meeting
3. Meeting of the Executive Council
4. Emergency General Meeting

1. The Executive Council shall at any time whenever requested in writing by at least one fourth (1/4) of members call a Emergency General Meeting.
2. Upon such a request for a Emergency General Meeting having been duly received by the Council it shall within 21 days of receipt convene, a Emergency General Meeting.
3. Notice of the Emergency General Meeting with a statement of its objective shall be posted to members at least two weeks (14 days) before the date of the meeting.

1. Notice of meeting shall be given to members by the Secretary either in person or in writing or text messages.
2. In the case of an Annual General Meeting a notice of 21 days shall be given. In case of an Emergency or Extra Ordinary General Meeting, a notice of 14 days shall be given
3. In the case of a Special Business, the general nature of that business shall be made known.
4. A resolution at an Annual General Meeting shall be passed by simple majority of the votes entitled to cast by those present in the meeting.

1. There may be set up by RAESON, committees in respect of such matters as discipline, fund raising, building projects and or such other matters as the Society by a simple majority of its members at a properly convened General Meeting deems necessary so to do.
2. Membership of such committee shall stand dissolved on the completion of the assignment.
3. Decisions of such committees shall be subject to the approval of the General Meeting.
4. Decisions by the committee shall be a simple majority, with the Chairman of the Committee as appointed having a casting vote.

1. The Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria shall operate bank accounts in its name.
2. The signatories to the account shall be the President, the Financial Secretary and Treasurer.
3. All monies must be paid to the account immediately upon receipt and on no account shall the treasurer keep cash with him or her.
4. Financial year of the Society shall be from 1^st January to 31^st December, of every year.
5. All expenditure (Current Capital or otherwise) of the Society must be duly countersigned by President and any other.
6. There shall be one account i.e. one operational account (current for the society).

1. The Society shall have a Common Seal.
2. Such Common Seal shall be kept in the custody of the National Secretary who shall produce it when required for use by the Executive.
3. All documents to be executed by the Executive Council shall be signed by the President and National Secretary and sealed with the Common Seal of the Society

Auditors shall be appointed at the General Meeting of the Society by two-third of the members present, to audit the Accounts of the Society annually.

Amendment to the Constitution shall require a two third majority approval of members present at a General Meeting being convened at least twenty-one (21) days. Such amendment shall be forwarded to the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his approval.

The income and property of Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria whosoever derived shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the Society as set forth in this Rules and Regulations/Constitution and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by the way of dividend, bonus or otherwise however by way of profit to the members of Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria.

Provided that nothing herein shall prevent the payment in good faith or reasonable and proper remuneration to an officer or servant of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria in return for any services actually rendered to the Society but also that no member of the Executive Council or Board of Trustees shall be appointed to any salaries office of the Society or paid for by fees, and that no remuneration or other benefits in money or monies shall be given by the Society to any member of the such Council or Board of Trustees except repayment of out-of-pocket expenses or reasonable proper rent for premises demised or lead to the society provided that last aforesaid shall not reply to any payment of any company to a member of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria may be a company in which such member shall not hold more than one -- hundred part of the capital and such member shall not bound to account for any share of profits he may receive in respect of any such payment.

No addition, alteration or amendment shall be made to or in the Roles and Regulations/Constitution for the time being force, unless the same have been previously submitted to and approved by the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission.

In the event of a winding up of dissolution of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria, there remains after the satisfaction of all the debts and liabilities any property whatsoever the same shall not be paid to and distributed among the members of the Society but shall be given or transferred to some other institution(s) having objects similar to that of the Society and body or bodies are prohibited from distributing its or their income or property amongst its or their members to an extent at least as grate as imposed on the Society under or by virtue of the SPECIAL CLAUSE hereof, such institution(s) to be determined by the member of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria at or before the time of dissolution and if in so far effect cannot be given to the aforesaid provision, then to some charitable object.

This constitution has been thoroughly debated and is hereby adopted on this 24^th day of March 2021 through a motion moved by Dr. Nwaka Benjamin Uchechukwu and supported by Prof. Samail Umaru.