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Preamble

In furthe rance of the ideals and aspirations leading to the establishment of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas on April 21, 1974, in promoting the interests and aspirations of the Liberian people in the Diaspora and at home; and having served as former leaders who have kept the vision alive, we do hereby assemble ourselves to constitute and form an organization to be known as the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas Council of Eminent Persons; hereinafter referred to as “UCEP”. And toward these ends, we solemnly make, establish, and proclaim these Constitution and Bylaws for the smooth functioning, governance, and operation of said Association and the members thereof

ARTICLE I – PRINCIPLES & OBJECTIVES

The ULAA Council of Eminent Persons shall serve in the capacity of a support group to the Liberian people in general and the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), Inc; and most specifically in promoting the following principles and objectives:

TO PROMOTE, assist, protect and preserve the interest of UCEP members;

TO PROMOTE peace and stability through the exercise of freedom of expression, the press and democratic institutions;

TO ENCOURAGE unity amongst Liberians at home and in the Diaspora and,

TO PARTICIPATE in Pan-African related affairs aimed at promoting the greater good of Africa and its people.

ARTICLE II - MOTTO
“Leading the way forward for a united and strong Liberia”

ARTICLE III – VISION

UCEP subscribes and is committed to the principles of democracy and the rule of law. UCEP also supports civic education, government accountability, press freedom and the economic well being of the Liberian people.

UCEP will foster peace, unity and stability at home and in the Diaspora. UCEP remains committed to the sustenance, development and growth of ULAA.

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1:
There shall be two (2) categories of membership within UCEP, namely:

Permanent Members: this category of membership shall be opened and limited to former Presidents and former Chairmen of the Board of ULAA who are no longer active in the National Administration or National Board of directors of ULAA, with the exception of Presidents and Chairmen of the Board who were impeached and removed from office. Members in the Permanent category shall be known as Eminent Persons (EP).

Honorary Members: this category of membership shall be by invitation and induction by the permanent members only; and members in this category shall be known as Honorary Eminent Persons (HEP).

ARTICLE V – HEADQUARTERS

The headquarters of the organization shall be at PHILADELPHIA, COMMONWEALTH of PENNSYLVANIA, USA. However, the administrative headquarter of the organization shall be located in the city and state of residence of the Chairperson of the organization.

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