Membership Requirements

CLAUSE 1 : REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

To become a member of Ameen Housing Co-operative (AHC) the applicant must:

1. Fill up an membership application and mail it to AHC's office.
2. The application must make an initial investment of $1000.00 towards ten (10) shares of AHC.
3. A one time membership fee of $100.00 applies.
4. Pledge to purchase a minimum of ten (10) shares per calendar year. (Refer to section 1, Clause 3 (4) ).
5. Pledge to comply with the Islamic Moral code, by-laws, regulations and policies of the Co-operative.
6. The application for membership must be approved by the Board of Directors.
7. Minimum age for membership is 18 years.

CLAUSE 2: RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS

1. Each member has one vote in the General Body Meeting irrespective of the amount of funds he/she accumulates in his account provided that he/she is a member in good standing.
2. Every member shall be eligible to seek elections and hold office in the Board of Directors of the Co-operative, provided that he/she has been member in good standing for one year.
3. Every member has the right to be assigned a residence according to the policies and time schedule set forth in accordance with section (vii) described hereafter, provided he/she is a member in good standing.
4. A member may transfer his/her housing unit to a non-member if no member of the Co-operative is willing to take it, provided it is approved by the Board of Directors.

Investment Disclosure and Important Legal Information

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