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1.  NAME
The name of the organisation is the National Association of Social Housing Organisations of South Africa (“NASHO”), hereinafter referred to as the "Federation".

2.  LEGAL STATUS
2.1 The Federation is a corporate body with perpetual succession and legal existence independent of its members.
2.2 The Federation may sue and be sued in its own name.
2.3 The Federation may not distribute its assets or income to members and will not pursue profit.

3.  STRUCTURE
The Federation consists of the following structures

3.1 National Council ("NC")
3.2 National Executive Committee ("NEC")
3.3 Provincial Executive Committees ("PEC")

4.  AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aims and objectives of the Federation are to:

4.1 be the representative and coordinating body for all duly constituted, registered, not-for-profit social housing organisations in South Africa;
4.2 promote the sector as a whole;
4.3 campaign and lobby on behalf of Members, and promote wide appreciation of their values, successes and vital future role;
4.4 represent the strategic interests of Members, as providers of affordable homes and other services to meet the nation’s housing, economic and social needs;
4.5 support Members through the provision of information through a range of events, conferences, training, briefings, journals, publications, network services, and other products and services;
4.6 promote unity, networking and exchange of knowledge and best practice among Members;
4.7 provide services and products to other organisations and individuals engaged in activities related to those of Members;
4.8 carry out any other activity incidental or necessary to the achievement of the other objects listed above.