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Constitution of the Party

Important Highlights

  • The Preamble
    Whereas the United Christian Democratic Party has as its fundamental basis and ideology the upholding and advancement of Christian principles, practices and values, and their implementation in the Republic of South Africa through a democratic political system, which includes the separation of the powers of the executive, legislatureand judiciary, and has as its objective respect for the dignity of the individual, family, community and nation, to build a better future for all the people of South Africa.
  • Coming into force of the Constitution
    From the time of its adoption at the Federal Congress on the effective date, this Constitution will govern all aspects of the Party’s affairs and functions and will in its entirety replace any Constitution in force prior to the effective date. Any matter which had not been complete prior to the effective date will thereafter be dealt with only in terms of this Constitution, even if this requires the processes and procedures followed prior to the effective date having to be re--‐commenced. Any Prejudice or advantage which results from the contents of this clause 4 Will redound to the prejudice or benefit of the Party or person concerned.
  • Membership of the Party
    Any person who is a South African citizen, who is resident in South Africa, who supports the preamble to this Constitution, the Party’s principles set out in clause 5, and is 16 years old and older, and who is not a member of any other political party, is eligible for membership of the Party.
    Membership of the Party is a pre requisite for any person to hold any office within the Party and/or being appointed as a public office bearer as representative of the Party.
  • Associate Membership
    Any person who falls within clause who wishes to associate himself/herself with the Party and its principles, but who does not wish to become a member of the Party, may apply for and be granted associate membership. The contents of this Constitution will apply to the associate member, but such a member may not vote on any matter at any of the structures of the Party. Associate members are not liable to pay any subscriptions, but may donate money to the party. Associate members may not hold any office within the Party, nor may they hold any public office as representative of the Party.
  • The Federal Congress of the Party
    The Federal Congress, when in session, is the highest decision making body of the Party and can therefore do all things that a Federal Council is empowered to do.
    The Federal Congress shall meet once every five years and among its functions is the election of the leadership of the Party namely the President, Deputy President, Secretary General, deputy Secretary General, Chairman, deputy Chairman, the Treasurer and deputy Secretary. Save in the event of a replacement having to be elected as provided for in clause 10.3, no person may be elected to fill any of the positions in the Party leadership except at a Federal Congress.
    As the highest decision making body of the Party whilst in session, any matter may be raised and decided on at the Federal Congress. All decisions shall be made by a simple majority vote of the eligible delegates. The only exception to this shall be any amendment of this Constitution which shall require a two thirds vote of eligible delegates. All the decisions of the Federal Congress shall be binding on the Party and all its structures.
  • Disciplinary Matters
    All complaints about the alleged misconduct of a member shall be made in writing to the NEC with full details of the allegations. Should the NEC consider the allegations are of a sufficiently serious nature, it shall convene a disciplinary committee to hold a hearing. The decision of the NEC whether the complaint warrants the convening of a disciplinary committee shall be final and binding. The NEC shall, where it considers it necessary to convene a disciplinary hearing, have the power to suspend the member which suspension will be in force pending the final outcome of the disciplinary process, unless the NEC stipulates otherwise at the time of the convening of the disciplinary committee. In the event that the NEC decides it is not necessary to convene a disciplinary committee, it shall have the power to suspend the member, summon the member concerned before it and to deal with the complaint in the manner it deems fit, which shall not include expulsion. Failure of the member concerned to appear before the NEC in answer to the summons, shall constitute a sufficient ground in itself for the convening of a disciplinary hearing, to which may be added the complaint which led to the summons.
    The NEC shall ensure that the members of the disciplinary committee are independent and impartial. The NEC shall formulate the charges to be faced by the member, and shall set the date time and venue of the disciplinary committee hearing. The said notice shall be sent to the member concerned, at the address in the records of the branch of which he is a member, not less than 7 (seven) business days before the hearing is to take place. Hand delivery or posting by registered post shall be irrebuttable deemed to be sending on the date thereof. No member shall be entitled to legal representation at the disciplinary committee hearing. Should the member concerned not be at the venue on the date and at the time stated in the notice, the hearing will proceed in his absence.

The UCDP-led govenment will:

  • Partnership

  • Affordability

  • Reliability

Ensure that private-public partnerships and other alternative forms of service delivery are used to address the mounting alternative forms of service delivery are used to address the mounting blocklogs in infrastructure

Bring an end to taxi violence and ensurenthat state transport agencies such as Transnet, Spoornet, South Africa Airways and Metrorail serve people well

Ensure affordable, safe and efficient transport with good roads. In the case of roads, engineering estimates is sisteen times cheaper than construction. We will also ensure orderly and safe transport.

Prioritise reliable bus transport for indegenous people in the rural areas and;

Address the needs of the taxi operators to guard against monopolies by some associations. Subsidies for deserving people such as the aged, the disabled and school-going children will be introduced

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We will improve labour relations

Promote sound labour relations to achieve fair remuneration and working conditions for workers, and at the same time fostering economic development and well-being for all of South Africa. Encourage individual development for personal, family, community and national well-being. Encourage the strengthening of the family as the cornerstone of individual, community and national well-being.

Maintain good relations with our neighbours and the international community in general.Eliminate all discrimination on any grounds.

Testimonials

Kathy Kerry

I have personally witnessed the work of UCDP since its founding in 1997 and cannot speak more highly of the importance of their efforts to bring transparency to state government

G Tshepo

About membership of the party

  • Any person who is a South African citizen, who is resident in South Africa, who supports the preamble to this Constitution, the Party’s principles set out in clause 5, and is 16 years old and older, and who is not a member of any other political party, is eligible for membership of the Party.
  • Membership of the Party is a pre requisite for any person to hold any office within the Party and/or being appointed as a public office bearer as representative of the Party.
  • All membership applications must be made on the approved application form and must be accompanied by the admission fee.
  • Application for membership must be made at branch offices, where the membership will be recorded.
  • Upon an application for membership being approved, a membership card will be issued which will be proof of Party membership.
  • Membership of the Party entitles a person to stand for any office in the Party, but a member may not hold more than one office in the Party at any one time.

THE STRUCTURE OF THE PARTY

  1. The Federal Congress.
  2. The National Executive Committee.
  3. The National Executive Committee.
  4. The Federal Council.
  5. 7.2 A Provincial Committee for each of the provinces where the Party is active.
  6. Regional Committees within each province.
  7. Branch Committees in each region.
  8. A Women’s League.
  9. A Youth League.
  10. National, Provincial, Regional and Branch leadership

Membership Annual Subscription

A member failing to pay the annual subscriptions in full within six months of them being due.The financial year of the Party will accord with the calendar year. Provided that, should a member pay the annual subscription after the expiry of the said 6 (six) months but before the expiry of the year, his/her membership will be automatically restored with effect from the date of payment. Such cessation of membership will automatically result in that member losing his or her public office as representative of the Party and any position of leadership as mentioned in this Constitution. Restoration of membership in the circumstances set out in this clause will not lead to restoration of the public office or office held within the Party, nor any other public office or office held within the Party.

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