Approved at the General Assembly in Nitra on August 19, 1999
Art. 01 Introduction
1. Vaulting is an equestrian sport recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and is most easily described as gymnastics performed on a moving horse.
2. The International Vaulting Club (IVC) is a world-wide non profit organization. The IVC is recognized by the FEI in accordance with FEI statutes Art. 045/1.4 as the "International Vaulting Competitor Organization" representing the international vaulters and longeurs.
3. The site of the IVC is of the IVC President's domicile.
Art. 02 Purposes
The purpose of the IVC is to promote the sport of vaulting all over the world, without interfering in the duties of the FEI and the FNs.
Art. 03 Tasks
The tasks of the IVC are:
* Supply of all types of information both for members and for the general public and organisations interested in vaulting;
* Elaboration of proposals for the improvement and further growth of the vaulting sport;
* Proposals of experts for the education, further development and any kind of assistance in the field of vaulting, in consultation with the FEI Vaulting Committee;
* The IVC Chairman or his representative is automatically granted the right of a hearing with the FEI Vaulting Committee at its annual Meetings;
* Realization or promotion of courses and seminars
* Organization of trophies and ranking lists.
Art. 04 Funds for the execution of such tasks
* Annual subscriptions and fees
* Donations
* Sponsors
* Other funds
Art. 05 Memberships
* Ordinary members (international active or retired vaulters and longeurs and persons with international trainer licenses).
* Council members: These represent countries in which the vaulting discipline is practised or in which it will soon be practiced. These members will be chosen for two years by the Board. The FNs have the right to make proposals. The Chairman of the FEI standing committee for vaulting or his representative will be a member of the council.
* Extraordinary members: People not eligible to become ordinary members or council members (i.e.: judges, national vaulters, longeurs or coaches).
* Supporting members: This could be organizations, clubs, federations or any person approved by the Board.
* Honorary members: These will be appointed by the Board.
Art. 06 Rights and duties of the members
1. Ordinary members have a seat and vote in the General Assembly.
2. Council members have a seat and vote at the council of the IVC.
3. All other members have a seat at the General Assembly, but without voting right.
4. All members have the right to use the services of the IVC.
5. All members has to pay the annual fees and subscriptions by the end of March for the running calendar year.
6. Resignation from the IVC must be declared in writing to the President.
7. The Board has the right to refuse or terminate membership.
8. Members who have not paid their fee or subscriptions are not entitled to vote at the General Assembly.
Art. 07 Fees and annual subscriptions
1. The member fees will be fixed by the General Assembly.
2. The fees for the supporting members will be fixed from case to case by the Board.
3. All other fees and annual subscriptions will be fixed by the Board.
Art. 08 Panels of the IVC
The panels of the IVC are:
* General Assembly
* Board
* Council
* Experts
Art. 09 The General Assembly and their duties
1. The General Assembly has the following functions and powers:
* to approve the minutes of the last session;
* to approve the agenda;
* to approve the annual report of the Board;
* to approve the annual discharge of the Board;
* to approve the IVCs program;
* to approve the annual member fees;
* to elect the President, Vice-President and the Treasurer for two years;
* to elect two auditors for two years;
* to approve changes to the statutes of the IVC.
2. The General Assembly shall meet once a year following the President's written invitation.
3. The President of the IVC shall be Chairman of the General Assembly. If the President is unable to take the Chair, the Chair shall be taken by the Vice-President. Should none of the above be available, the General Assembly shall elect one of the Ordinary Members to take the Chair.
4. Decision shall be made by a majority of valid votes cast unless stated otherwise. Abstentions are not counted.
5. Alterations of the statutes must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid votes cast.
6. All elections and decisions are decided by a show of hands. Those present may decide on a secret vote for elections and decisions by a simple majority.
7. Ordinary Members of the IVC can nominate candidates for the President, Vice-President and Treasurer at lest one week before the General Assembly take place. Candidates must receive an overall majority (one-half plus one) of the valid votes cast. If the candidate does not receive the necessary majority, the General Assembly shall nominate one or more alternative candidates for that particular office before the end of the session. If there are more than two candidates and none them receives the necessary majority in the first ballot, a second ballot with the two candidates with the highest number of valid votes in the first ballot will take place.
Art. 10 The Board and its duties
1. The Board consists of the:
* President
* Vice-President
* Treasurer
* Secretary General
* Deputy Secretary General
* Board members, e.g. Secretary for Information.
2. The Secretary General and his Deputy and the Secretary for Information are appointed by the President, Vice-President and the Treasurer for a period of two years.
3. The Board is responsible for the general running of the IVC, the Secretary General is the manager and is responsible for the management within the budget.
4. The President shall represent the IVC on all appropriate official occasions. The President may authorize any other member of the Board to represent the IVC officially whenever the need arises.
5. The Board meets at least once yearly following the President's written invitation.
Art. 11 Council and its duties
1. The Council consists of:
* The Board
* The council members.
2. The duties of the Council are to advise the Board on its work and to elaborate proposals for the attention of the FEI.
3. The meeting of the council will be chaired by the President of the IVC.
4. The Board meets at least once yearly following the President's written invitation.
Art. 12 Experts
The board may appoint experts for particular purposes. The experts will act within the terms of reference defined by the board. |
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