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8.2.2 Each National Member Organization shall be informed by the Steering Committee of the Union of its delegate entitlement at least 2 months prior to the Congress. In case of dispute regarding delegate entitlements, a statement in writing must be made to the Chairperson, no later than one month before Congress, The matter shall be referred to the Steering Committee, whose decision shall be final. If a dispute arises concerning validity of delegate votes, those votes shall not be exercised when the issue is being determined by the Congress. 8.3 Voting
9. An Extraordinary Congress9.1 Can be called by 2/3 majority decision of the Executive.9.2 Is subject to all relevant regulations applicable to an Ordinary Congress as outlined in section 8 above with the exception that each National Member Organization is entitled to only one-half of its normal Congress.
10. World Executive10.1 The Executive shall consist of Primary Executive Members and General Executive Members.10.2 Primary Executive Members 10.2.1 The Primary Executive Members shall comprise of the Chairperson of the Union and the designated representatives of the Continental Unions as defined in section 4.1 above. 10.2.2 Primary Executive Members have the right to participate in all decisions of the Executive. 10.2.3 Each Primary Executive Member shall have one vote except the Chairperson who shall have only a casting vote. 10.3 General Executive Members 10.3.1 General Executive Members shall include the designated representative of National Member Organizations who by virtue of the scale of their activities have an integral role to play in the fulfilment of the Aims of the Union and development of Union policies and programmes. 10.3.2 General Executive Members shall have one vote in all Executive decisions except for Primary Executive Decisions as defined in section 10.7 below. 10.3.3 General Executive membership shall be awarded to National Member Organizations who submit a written application to the Chairperson of the Union. The application must be approved by a 2/3 majority vote of the Primary Members of the Executive. 10.3.4 General Executive Membership Is limited to a period of two years, upon which it may be extended consecutively for a further two years subject to 2/3 majority approval by the Primary Members of the Executive. 10.4 The Comptroller, as defined in section 13 below, shall be a consulting observer to the Executive. 10.5 The Executive shall conduct the affairs and act on behalf of the Union in accordance with the decisions of the Congress. 10.6 The Executive is the highest authority of the Union in the period between each Congress. 10.7 Primary Executive Decisions shall include, inter alia, all decisions of the Executive concerning the budget, co-optive elections of Chairperson and Comptroller and admission or review of General Executive Members. Should a dispute arise over the definition of a decision, the Comptroller shall be called upon to make a ruling as to whether the decision before the Executive is a Primary Executive Decision.
11. Electing Officers of the World Union11.1 The Chairperson and the Comptroller must be elected by the Congress to serve until the next ordinary Congress as specified in sections 12.4 and 13.2 below respectively where they must present written reports of their activities during their term in office. These reports are to be distributed to all National Member Organizations at least 40 days prior to the Congress. It is recommended that the reports also be sent to all Ordinary Member Organizations.11.2 In any election, an option to abstain shall be included on the ballot paper. 11.3 Election is by simple majority unless there is only one candidate, in which case the candidate must be elected by a 2/3 majority in favour, where-by abstentions shall be deemed as votes against the candidate. 11.4 Where there are more than two candidates, a 51% majority is required for an election. Accordingly, a second ballot of the two candidates scoring the highest percentages will be necessary If 51% or above is not obtained by any one candidate on the first ballot. 11.5 In the event that after the second ballot, or in an election between two candidates only, no one candidate receives 51% of votes received, including abstentions, neither candidate shall be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the Union. 11.6 In the event that no candidate is elected or there are no nominations, the executive shall by 2/3 majority vote, co-opt a Chairperson and/or Comptroller, as the case may be, and the National Member Organizations must be informed immediately of this co-option. This co-option is subject to ratification by a simple majority of National Member Organizations within 60 days. If a National Member Organization fails to respond within the allotted 60 days, it shall be deemed to have consented to the co-option. The co-optees will remain in office for one year, pending reconfirmation by the Executive, which shall be binding until the next Congress. 11.7 Any person whose candidacy has been rejected by Congress may not be co-opted by the Executive.
12. The Chairperson12.1 During his or her term in office, the Chairperson shall reside in Israel.12.2 The Chairperson's duties include: 12.2.1 Chairing all Executive meetings according to Standing Orders passed at the last Congress. 12.2.2 Representing the Union at international functions. 12.2.3 Overseeing all Union projects and officers. 12.2.4 Fundraising. 12.2.5 Generally being accountable to the Executive and Congress for all Union affairs and activities. 12.2.6 Presenting financial and programme reports to the Executive for all Union affairs and activities. 12.2.7 Two months before the beginning of the financial year submitting to the Comptroller an annual detailed budget for that coming financial year. 12.2.8 Co-signing cheques. 12.2.9 All other duties the Executive or Congress sees fit. 12.3 Any of the duties in section 12.2 above may be delegated by the Chairperson for a limited period subject to approval by the Executive provided that the Chairperson specifies the nature of the duties, to whom the duties are to be delegated and the amount of time they are to be delegated. 12.4 It is recommended that after the election of the new Chairperson at Congress, the immediate past Chairperson should continue to work with the Union for an additional two months to facilitate a transitional period in which the new Chairperson shall assume responsibilities. 12.5 The Chairperson shall be entitled to renumeration as approved by the Executive.
13. The Comptroller13.1 During his or her term in office, the Comptroller shall reside In Israel.13.2 The Comptroller shall be elected by the Congress and shall remain in office until the end of the following ordinary Congress. 13.3 The Comptroller shall be an honorary officer and shall receive no remuneration. 13.4 The Comptroller's duties shall include: 13.4.1 Inspecting the financial and economic activities of the Union, its Officers and institutions to ensure they operate according to this Constitution. 13.4.2 Ensuring that resolutions and motions passed by Congress are realized. 13.4.3 Providing a report to the Executive on the budget as submitted by the Chairperson in accordance with section 12.2.7 above no later than one month before the beginning of the financial year. 13.4.4 Presenting a report on duties to the Congress. 13.5 The Chairperson, the Administrative Director, the Project Co-ordinators and any other persons accountable to the Union or its institutions shall provide the Comptroller with all documentation necessary In order to enable the Comptroller to fulfill duties. 13.6 The Executive shall submit to the Comptroller not later than three months prior to the next scheduled Congress all documents with respect to the Union's financial situation, covering the period beginning six months before the last Congress until six months before the next Congress. This shall include a report on all income and expenditure of the Union during that period, and balance sheets of assets and liabilities. 13.7 The Comptroller shall be independent of the Institutions and bodies inspected, and be responsible only to the Congress. 13.8 The Executive may call upon the Comptroller to conduct special investigations or prepare extraordinary reports on financial matters, which fall within the sphere of the Comptrollers duties as detailed In section 13.4 above. 13.9 The Comptroller cannot be elected as a delegate to the Congress and cannot be a member of the Executive or on the executive of any Ordinary Member Organization or National Member Organization. 13.10 The Comptroller shall be an observer at all Executive meetings.
14. The Administrative Director14.1 The Administrative Director shall be a professional appointment approved by the Executive.14.2 The Administrative Director's duties include: 14.2.1 Responsibly administering the Union under the direction of the Executive. 14.2.2 Ensuring that accurate financial records of all the Unions' activities are maintained by the Bookkeeper and are reviewed by en external Auditor in accordance with the relevant law. 14.2.3 Assisting In fundraising. 14.2.4 All other duties, the Executive sees fit to delegate to the Administrative Director, other than duties that can only be performed by elected officers in accordance with this Constitution. 14.3 The Administrative Director is accountable to the Executive and shall be required to present a report to Congress on his or her duties. 14.4 Co-signing cheques together with the Chairperson, unless expressly stipulated otherwise by the Congress.
15. Other Officers15.1 For specific projects, the Executive, In accordance with criteria established by Congress, may appoint Project Coordinators to coordinate and supervise specific projects. Project Coordinators shall work under the direction of the Chairperson and their appointment must be ratified by the Executive.15.2 Each Project Coordinator shall present a report at Executive Meetings and at Congress.
16. Removal or Replacement of an Officer16.1 The Executive may call a vote of no confidence in any Officer of the Union. If the vote of no confidence in an officer is passed by a 2/3 majority the Officer shall be immediately removed from office and shall not be allowed to stand for any position of the Union in the future.16.2 In the event that the Chairperson or Comptroller is removed from, or is forced to resign or vacate his or her office for whatever reason, a new Chairperson or Comptroller, as the case may be, shall be appointed in accordance with section 11.6 above.
17. Other Professional Appointments17.1 A Bookkeeper and any other professional appointments shall be employed by the Chairperson subject to approval by the Executive.
18. Meetings of the World Executive18.1 Shall be held at least twice a year.18.2 Shall be convened specially upon request by the Chairperson or by at least three Primary Executive Members. 18.3 At least four weeks notice of all meetings must be given. 18.4 Four Primary Executive Members present at any Executive meetings constitutes a quorum. 18.5 By a simple majority decision of the Primary Executive Members, any National Member Organization or Ordinary Member Organization may be invited to sit at the Executive with Observer status.
19. Finance and Budget19.1 The financial year of the Union shall be from January 1st to December 31st.19.2. An annual detailed budget for the Union shall be submitted by the Chairperson to the Executive for approval no later than one month before the beginning of the financial year. 19.3 Expenditures not provided for in the approved budget must be approved by the Executive. 19.4 Any allocation of Union money to any other organization or any expenditure to be incurred by the Union shall be limited to the pursuit of aims and/or activities consistent with the Aims of the Union. 19.5 14 days prior to each Executive Meeting each Continental Union shall be responsible for submitting to the Executive a budget report outlining their expenditure over the last year and their budgetary commitments for the following year. This must include details of specific projects to which the Continental Union intends to direct their Union budgetary allocation. Failure by a Continental Union to submit this report shall result in no allocation being forwarded to that Continental Union unless there are extraordinary circumstances to justify the allocation. 19.6 The Executive is empowered to establish separate accounts for each Project of the Union in accordance with the approved budget of each Project. 19.7 Progress reports on all accounts will be circulated to the Executive twice a year. 19.8 The accounts of the Union shall be audited annually by a recognized chartered accountant. The audit shall comprise of a statement of assets and liabilities and an income and expenditure statement.
20. Ad Hoc Committees20.1 The Executive shall, if deemed necessary, establish an Ad Hoc Committee on matters of pressing importance.20.2 The Ad Hoc Committee shall strive to be constituted by Israeli-based representatives from Continental Unions. 20.3 The Ad Hoc Committee shall present its findings to the Executive at the earliest available opportunity.
21. Arbitration21.1 A tribunal will be convened in any matter of dispute in the Executive and by vote of the Executive.21.2 Once the Executive has decided to convene the Tribunal, the parties to the dispute shall not be entitled to resolve the matter in any other forum before the Tribunal has reached a decision. 21.3 The Tribunal shall consist of three people. 21.3.1 One is selected by each side of the dispute. 21.3.2 The third is selected by the other two chosen. 21.3.3 In disputes concerning interpretation of this Constitution, the third party must have a legal qualification. 21.3.4 If either party in the dispute falls to nominate a member, the Executive by 2/3 majority vote may nominate the second member. 21.4 The Chairperson, Primary and General Executive Members, Comptroller and Union staff are not eligible to serve on the Tribunal. 21.5 The Tribunal must be convened within 30 days of being called upon to act. 21.6 The decisions, orders or sanctions of the Tribunal shall be binding. 21.7 The Tribunal shall set its own procedures.
22. Procedural Rules22.1 In the absence of any provision in this Constitution to the contrary, the quorum for any meeting of any organ of the Union shall be a simple majority of all those entitled to vote at the meeting, and are present.22.2 The quorum for Congress must be no less than half of the National Member Organizations of the Union and no less then a simple majority of delegate votes. 22.3 In determining whether or not sufficient delegate votes have been cast to constitute the specified majority, the vote of the Chairperson shall be excluded.
23. Constitutional Amendments23.1 No new constitutional clause shall be made nor any existing clause amended except by the resolution of Congress. Amendments require 2/3 majority vote in favour.23.2 In the case of any conflict of language, the English version shall prevail. 23.3 Constitutional amendments under consideration shall be circulated 30 days prior to a Congress.
24. SuccessionIf the Union terminates its existence or is disbanded for any reason and remains so for a period of at least two years, then any cash and assets or the Union shall be donated by the Comptroller to an entity whose aims and activities are similar to those of the Union.
25. Sister OrganizationsThe Union may enter into relations end reach agreements with other organizations whose aims and activities are compatible with those of the Union provided that such relations or agreements will not result in the independence of the Union being compromised or prejudiced.
26. Local RepresentationNational Member Organizations may be requested by the Chairperson to represent the Union at international or National forums in the relevant country.
Appendix A : List of National Member Organizations
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 October 2006 )
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