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STATUTES OF MUNAB

PREAMBLE

Considering Article 7 of Law No. 90/053 of December 19, 1990 on freedom of association;

Considering Order No. 001206/A/MINFI/CAB of May 22, 2020 setting the rules for the distribution of the proceeds of the 5% quota of non-tax and non-oil revenue for the benefit of the administration in charge of budgetary regulation;

Considering Receipt No.000675/RRDA/J06/SAAJ/BAPP establishing in 2012 the National Mutual of the Personnel of the Directorate General of the Budget (MUNAP-DGB);

Considering Resolution No.20/R/MUNAP-DGB/CA of November 30, 2023 approving the launch of the procedure to revise the statutes and internal regulations;

Considering the ministerial vision of promoting the well-being of its personnel in order to improve their administrative performance;
Considering the willingness of the Managers and Personnel of the various structures of Program 034 "Budgetary Management" to come together around a Mutual adapting to the context;

The personnel of the various structures of the said Program, united in General Assembly, adopt the Statutes the tenor of which follows:

TITLE I :
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter I : CREATION, DENOMINATION, HEADQUARTERS, DURATION AND PURPOSE

Article 1er :

(1) - An apolitical and non-denominational Association called "National Mutual of the Budget", abbreviated as "MUNAB", hereinafter referred to as the "Mutual", is created for an unlimited duration among the personnel of the Directorate General of the Budget (DGB), the National Center for Computer Development (CENADI), the Directorate of Standardization and Materials Accounting (DNCM) and the Forecasting Division (DP) of the Ministry of Finance, without distinction of sex, rank, status or religion.
(2)- Its headquarters is in Yaoundé.
(3)- Its motto is: "Our strength in our Professionalism".

Article 2 :

The Mutual aims to create, maintain and promote solidarity and the fulfillment of its members.
To this end:
(1)- it promotes mutual assistance among its members in the event of happy or unfortunate events;
(2)- it organizes socioeconomic, cultural, recreational and sporting activities for its members;
(3)- it facilitates relations between its members and credit and insurance institutions;
(4)- it can provide various services by itself or through structures it may create.

Chapter II : MEMBERSHIP STATUS

Article 3 :

MUNAB is composed of:

Article 4 :

"Honorary Members" of MUNAB are:

Article 5 :

"Mutualists" are:

Article 6 :

(1) - The quality of Mutualist is lost by:

(2) - The procedures for applying the provisions of paragraph 1 above are determined by the internal regulations.

TITLE II :
MANAGEMENT ORGANS

Article 7 :

The administration of the Mutual is ensured by the following bodies:

Chapter III : GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Article 8 :

(1) The General Assembly is the supreme body of the Mutual. In this capacity, it:


(2) It is composed of all the Mutualists.
(3) The proceedings of the General Assembly are chaired by the Director General of the Budget. In case of impediment after the convening of a session, the President of the Board of Directors chairs the proceedings of the General Assembly.
(4) The Director of the National Management Committee provided for in article 13(2) below reports on the matters on the agenda.

Article 9 :

(1) The General Assembly meets every two (02) years in ordinary session upon convocation by its President.
(2) The convocation of the General Assembly session contains in particular the place, day and time of the start of proceedings.
(3) Its decisions are taken by a simple majority of members present. In case of a tie, the President's vote is decisive.
(4) It may also meet in extraordinary session when necessary upon convocation by its President or at the request of 2/3 of its members. In this case, decisions are taken by a majority of 2/3 of the members present.
(5) Each member is entitled to one vote in case of a vote.

Chapter IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Article 10 :

(1) The Board of Directors of the Mutual comprises 12 (twelve) elected members distributed by college as follows:


(2) The members of the Board of Directors are elected for a term of four (4) years, renewable once.
(3) The Board of Directors is chaired by one of the representatives of the College of Directors and Division Heads.
(4) The Board of Directors meets at least two (2) times per year upon convocation by its President. It may meet in extraordinary session upon convocation by its President or at the request of half of its members. In all cases, it is required to meet before each session of the General Assembly.
(5) The function of member of the Board of Directors is unpaid. However, directors benefit from a session allowance and may claim reimbursement of expenses incurred for sessions.

Article 11 :

The Board of Directors has broad powers to evaluate the management of the Mutual. In this capacity, by Resolution, it:

Chapter V: EXECUTIVE ORGANS

Article 12 :

The daily management of the Mutual is ensured by:

SECTION I: THE NATIONAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Article 13 :

(1) The CNG is the executive body of the Mutual.
(2) The CNG is composed of:


(3) Its composition is representative of all structures.
(4) Members of the National Management Committee are elected for a term of four (4) years, renewable once.
(5) Apart from the Director, the duties of the other Members of the CNG are specified in the Internal Regulations.

Article 14 :

(1) The Director of the CNG directs and represents the Mutual in all acts of civil and legal life.
(2) In this capacity, he is notably responsible for:


(3) The Director of the CNG is the authorizing officer of the Mutual's budget.
(4) In the event of disability, unavailability, or impediment of the Director of the National Management Committee, the Secretary General shall act as interim.

Article 15 :

(1) Focal points of the National Management Committee are established within CENADI, DNCM, DP, the Directorates and Divisions of the Directorate General of the Budget, Ministerial Financial Controls, as well as Specialized Financial Controls.
(2) The Focal Points are the relays of the mutual within their structures or groups of belonging structures.
(3) The Focal Points of the CNG are designated by their structures or groups of belonging structures.

SECTION II: THE REGIONAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES

Article 16 :

(1) Regional Management Committees (CRG) are relay and animation bodies of the Mutual in the Regions.
(2) The CRGs are composed of:


(3) Members of the Regional Management Committees are elected for a term of four (4) years, renewable once.
(4) In the event of disability, unavailability, or impediment of the Regional Delegate, the Regional Secretary shall act as interim.
(5) The duties of the Members of the CRG are specified in the Internal Regulations.

Chapter VI: CONTROL COMMISSION

Article 17 :

(1) The Control Commission is responsible for auditing accounts, inspecting management bodies, and evaluating their performance, including verifying the achievement of social objectives.
(2) It comprises:


(3) The members of the Control Commission are elected for a term of four (4) years, renewable once.
(4) Their duties are specified in the internal regulations.

TITLE III :
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Chapter VII: GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Article 18 :

The Fiscal Year of the Mutual covers the period from January 1st to December 31st.

Article 19 :

The financial and accounting management of the Mutual is subject to the rules of private accounting.

Article 20 :

The resources and applications are recorded in a balanced budget, voted and adopted by the Board of Directors.

Article 21 :

(1) Mutualists are classified by Group as follows:

GROUPSMUTUALISTS
Group 1Director General
Group 2Directors and Heads of Division
Group 3Deputy Directors and Equivalents
Group 4Sub-Directors, Unit Heads, Study Officers and Equivalents
Group 5Service Heads, Assistant Study Officers and Equivalents
Group 6Bureau Heads, Category A Officers, Contractual Officers (Categories 10 and above)
Group 7Category B Officers, Contractual Officers (Categories 7, 8 and 9)
Group 8Category C Officers, Decision-making Agents
Group 9Retirees (Categories A, 10 and above)
Group 10Retirees (Categories B, 7 to 9)
Group 11Retirees (Categories C, D, Decision-making Agents)

(2) Spouses, children and parents of a Mutualist may benefit from the insurance policy, provided they have been affiliated by the said Mutualist and are up to date with their contributions.
(3) Affiliation procedures and contribution amounts for affiliated members are defined by the Internal Regulations.

Chapter VIII: RESOURCES

Article 22 :

The Mutual's resources come from:

  1. membership fees;
  2. members' contributions;
  3. contributions from honorary members;
  4. financial products from funds placed or deposited with credit institutions;
  5. profits generated by the Mutual's activity;
  6. revenues from the sale of gadgets and activities organized by the Mutual.

Article 23 :

(1) Membership fees per Member are fixed in the Internal Regulations.
(2) They are paid only once.

Article 24 :

Contributions for active mutualists are deducted at source from the budget regulation bonus/premium, the percentage of which for each share is fixed by a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Article 25 :

(1) Retired Mutualists pay an annual contribution, the amount of which is fixed in the Internal Regulations.
(2) This payment must be made no later than June 30th of each year.

Chapter IX: USES

Article 26 :

(1) Mutual expenditures include:


(2) Assistance and solidarity costs cover medical care for the member or their dependents as applicable, supplementary pension, and allocations/benefits served to Mutualists in the event of happy or sad events.
(3) costs related to supplementary pension consist of a provision made by each active member to benefit during their retirement from a life annuity additional to that provided by the Administration or a reconversion fund.
(4) Management costs group the Mutual's operating expenses.
(5) Investment costs relate to development activities.
(6) Amounts relating to assistance costs are fixed in the Internal Regulations and modulated based on their membership group.

Article 27 :

Mutualists may claim an allocation in the event of marriage, birth, decoration, or retirement, the amounts and conditions of payment of which are fixed in the Internal Regulations.

Article 28 :

The Mutual's costs related to medical care for the member or their dependents, as well as supplementary pension, may be managed under an insurance policy.

TITLE IV:
MISCELLANEOUS, TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 29 :

Any amendment to the Statutes must be approved by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors.

Article 30 :

(1) The dissolution of the Mutual may only be pronounced by an extraordinary General Assembly ruling by a majority of at least 2/3 of the members present.
(2) The General Assembly, in addition to the dissolution, settles by resolution the devolution of the Mutual's heritage in accordance with the legislation in force.

Article 31 :

Internal Regulations will determine the operating procedures of the Mutual.

Article 32 :

(1) These Statutes were adopted by the General Assembly of the MUNAP-DGB on February 1st, 2025 and repeal all provisions of the previous Statutes of the MUNAP-DGB.
(2) The adoption of these statutes leads to the dissolution of the MUNAP-DGB.
(3) The heritage as well as the assets and liabilities of the MUNAP-DGB are transferred to the MUNAB./-

The President of the General Assembly