AWARE’s new Exco has spent some S$90,000 since taking office

May 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under: Breaking News, Channel News Asia 

Channel News Asia, 02 May 2009
CNA link

SINGAPORE : The President of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) Josie Lau has said the new executive commitee (Exco) of AWARE has spent some S$90,000 since it took office in March.

It spent some S$20,000 hosting the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) at Suntec on Saturday.

Ms Lau disclosed these figures after members asked the new Exco to explain the expense of hosting the meeting at Suntec.

Under AWARE’s constitution, the organisation can spend up to S$20,000 a month.

Members said their approval was not given to allow the Exco to spend beyond the capped amount.

The Old Guard said the new Exco had refused to meet them to discuss the logistics of hosting the EGM.

The new Exco’s legal counsel said the new EXCO has to be accountable for the money spent if it is members’ request. – CNA/ms

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3 Comments on AWARE’s new Exco has spent some S$90,000 since taking office

  1. Anonymous on Sat, 2nd May 2009 11:44 pm

    2. Josie Lau gang must be responsible for such huge amount spent within 1 month from the day they took over AWARE.

  2. april song on Sun, 3rd May 2009 2:18 am

    3. do they think it their money? like they can spend as and when they like? that’s why they can’t lead and manage pple…i would be concern if i am their employers..

  3. sherry li on Sun, 3rd May 2009 2:22 am

    4. i think the public would like to know how the $90k or more expenses are accounted for in this non-profit organisation. when it ‘s not abide by the constitutition. it’s the hard-raised money by the old guards..

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