Governance & Legal Notes

Peer Volunteer operates under a transparent governance structure designed to ensure accountability and public trust:

• Registered under the Companies Act 2017 (XIX of 2017) as a Non-Profit Limited by Guarantee (Section 42)
• Supervised by the District Social Welfare Office, Jhelum Valley
• Board of Directors: minimum 3, maximum 7 members
• Current election tenure: 2026–2027 (Annual election held 16 February 2026)
• Accounts audited annually by an independent Chartered Accountant
• Financial year: 1 July – 30 June
• Non-distribution guarantee: no income is distributed to any member or director
• Amendments to Articles of Association require a special resolution and SECP approval
• In case of dissolution, remaining assets are transferred to another non-profit with similar objectives