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IACL - Statutes
STATUTES
1. The association, called the International Academy of Comparative Law,
is constituted, in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, for an unspecified length of time.
It is domiciled in the Hague.
2. The purpose of the Academy is the comparative study of legal systems.
3. The Academy pursues this objective through:
1. The association, called the International Academy of Comparative Law,
is constituted, in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, for an unspecified length of time.
It is domiciled in the Hague.
2. The purpose of the Academy is the comparative study of legal systems.
3. The Academy pursues this objective through:
- Annual and occasional sessions
- Publications;
- Co-operation with similar institutions;
- All other legal means.
4. The Academy's resources consist of:
- Contribution from titular members and associate members;
- Profits from the sale of publications;
- Gifts and legacies;
- Eventual grants.
5. Each titular member and each associate member of the Academy pays an annual fee, which is determined by the Executive Committee of the Academy. The Treasurer is responsible for the collection of fees.
6. The Academy is composed exclusively of highly qualified physical persons working in the field of comparative law. The number of titular members is limited to eighty. In 1999, 2000 and 2001, ten supplementary members will be elected each year. Academy members seventy years and older may, if they wish, choose to be honorary members, in which case they are exempt from fees, and can only play a consulting role in Academy meetings.
7. Academy members fall into six groups:
- Gifts and legacies;
- Eventual grants.
5. Each titular member and each associate member of the Academy pays an annual fee, which is determined by the Executive Committee of the Academy. The Treasurer is responsible for the collection of fees.
6. The Academy is composed exclusively of highly qualified physical persons working in the field of comparative law. The number of titular members is limited to eighty. In 1999, 2000 and 2001, ten supplementary members will be elected each year. Academy members seventy years and older may, if they wish, choose to be honorary members, in which case they are exempt from fees, and can only play a consulting role in Academy meetings.
7. Academy members fall into six groups:
1. Latin group;
2. Common law group;
3. Northern and Central European group;
4. Eastern European group;
5. Middle-East - African group;
6. Asian group.
Distribution of Academy members among the various groups is determined by the country of origin or nationality. Academic speciality may, however, warrant membership in a different group. The Group president has signing authority for the Group.
8. Candidates for election to the Academy are proposed by the Group in which there is a vacancy. Election is made by the majority of two thirds of the Academy titular members voting in the election at the meeting. No one may be proposed for election without having first expressed a desire to belong to the Academy. If elected, a new member undertakes to adhere to all its Statutes and By-laws.
9. Each of the Academy 's groups has the right to propose for election as associate member those persons who display the qualities defined in article 6 of the Statutes. Associate members are elected by a simple majority of the titular members taking part to the election and in the conditions provided for in article 8, paragraph 3. The number of associate members is not limited. When there are vacant Academy seats, these are, preferably but not necessarily, filled by associate members. Associate members may participate in the Academy's deliberations on all matters except the composition of the Executive Committee and the election of titular members and associate members, but they do so without a vote, unless one is exceptionally granted by the President of the session. Associate members pay the annual fee.
10. Once every four years, the Academy holds an International Congress of Comparative Law in a place decided upon by the Academy.
At least two years before the Congress, the Academy obtains the co-operation of experts from different countries to outline the programme of the Congress.
11. The Academy is represented, administered, and managed by an Executive Committee made up of a President, three to five Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, and a General Secretary.
8. Candidates for election to the Academy are proposed by the Group in which there is a vacancy. Election is made by the majority of two thirds of the Academy titular members voting in the election at the meeting. No one may be proposed for election without having first expressed a desire to belong to the Academy. If elected, a new member undertakes to adhere to all its Statutes and By-laws.
9. Each of the Academy 's groups has the right to propose for election as associate member those persons who display the qualities defined in article 6 of the Statutes. Associate members are elected by a simple majority of the titular members taking part to the election and in the conditions provided for in article 8, paragraph 3. The number of associate members is not limited. When there are vacant Academy seats, these are, preferably but not necessarily, filled by associate members. Associate members may participate in the Academy's deliberations on all matters except the composition of the Executive Committee and the election of titular members and associate members, but they do so without a vote, unless one is exceptionally granted by the President of the session. Associate members pay the annual fee.
10. Once every four years, the Academy holds an International Congress of Comparative Law in a place decided upon by the Academy.
At least two years before the Congress, the Academy obtains the co-operation of experts from different countries to outline the programme of the Congress.
11. The Academy is represented, administered, and managed by an Executive Committee made up of a President, three to five Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, and a General Secretary.
The Academy may also be represented by the President or the General Secretary.
The members of the Executive Committee are elected and dismissed from office by the General Meeting, which also determines the number of Vice-Presidents. Except for the General Secretary, the members of the Executive Committee are elected for a period of four years and are eligible for re-election.
Each group is headed by a chairperson who is elected at the same time and for the same period as the members of the Executive Committee. Group chairpersons may be invited to attend meetings of the Executive Committee.
The names of persons proposed for election or re-election are forwarded by the General Secretary to all titular members at least one month before elections.
The Executive Committee is authorized to acquire, dispose of and hypothecate registered property and to enter into contracts by which the Academy binds itself as surety or solidary debtor, assumes an undertaking for another or act as guarantor for the debts of third parties.
12. The President or the Secretary General convenes the meetings at least one month in advance. The meeting decides questions presented before it by a majority of members voting. At meetings, members may be represented by another member when such representation is authorized in writing. Voting by correspondence, telex, telegram or fax is allowed.
13. The President of the Academy presides over the meetings of the Academy and decides upon questions of procedure. In his absence, the most senior Vice-President present will take his place. If there is no vice-president, the Academy shall designate a president for the occasion.
14. The General Secretary is responsible for the scientific programme of the Academy. He oversees the administrative operation of the Academy. He supervises the publication of the Academy's Acts and Proceedings. The General Secretary may delegate a part of his responsibilities to a person approved by the Executive Committee.
15. The Treasurer is responsible for the Academy's financial affairs. He receives and makes payments on behalf of the Academy. The sums received for the Academy are deposited in the Academy's account in the bank or banks approved by the Executive Committee. The Treasurer may invest these sums. The Treasurer submits each year an annual budget for approval by the Executive Committee and an end-of-period statement for approval by the General meeting. The Treasurer may, with the Executive Committee's approval, delegate a part of his functions to another member of the executive Committee. In case of temporary absence or termination of mandate, the Treasurer's functions will be temporarily assumed by a member of the Executive Committee named by the Committee for this purpose.
12. The President or the Secretary General convenes the meetings at least one month in advance. The meeting decides questions presented before it by a majority of members voting. At meetings, members may be represented by another member when such representation is authorized in writing. Voting by correspondence, telex, telegram or fax is allowed.
13. The President of the Academy presides over the meetings of the Academy and decides upon questions of procedure. In his absence, the most senior Vice-President present will take his place. If there is no vice-president, the Academy shall designate a president for the occasion.
14. The General Secretary is responsible for the scientific programme of the Academy. He oversees the administrative operation of the Academy. He supervises the publication of the Academy's Acts and Proceedings. The General Secretary may delegate a part of his responsibilities to a person approved by the Executive Committee.
15. The Treasurer is responsible for the Academy's financial affairs. He receives and makes payments on behalf of the Academy. The sums received for the Academy are deposited in the Academy's account in the bank or banks approved by the Executive Committee. The Treasurer may invest these sums. The Treasurer submits each year an annual budget for approval by the Executive Committee and an end-of-period statement for approval by the General meeting. The Treasurer may, with the Executive Committee's approval, delegate a part of his functions to another member of the executive Committee. In case of temporary absence or termination of mandate, the Treasurer's functions will be temporarily assumed by a member of the Executive Committee named by the Committee for this purpose.
16. The Executive Committee, acting on proposals from the General Secretary, will draw up by-laws for the Academy.
17. The present Statutes may be modified by a majority of two thirds of the titular members voting.
The same majority is required for any decision concerning the dissolution of the Academy.
In such case of dissolution, the resolution pertaining to this decision shall determine the devolution of the surplus assets.
The Hague,
Netherlands, 19 February 1999.
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