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Constitution Revision

Constitution Revision. Brian Dodd Brasov, Sept 2007. Why Revise?. Not updated for a long time and has become out of date. Written before the electronic communications age. Some aspects are unworkable and therefore are not being followed. Process.

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Constitution Revision

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  1. Constitution Revision Brian Dodd Brasov, Sept 2007

  2. Why Revise? • Not updated for a long time and has become out of date. • Written before the electronic communications age. • Some aspects are unworkable and therefore are not being followed.

  3. Process • IRPA EC individuals and a working group reviewed and revised. • Executive Council discussed and revised further. • Sent to Associate Societies in time to bring to the General Assembly at IRPA-12 • Vote will be in 3 or 4 stages: • Basic revisions • Two or three separate amendments

  4. Basic Revision (1) • Corrected English, format, added revision date. • Made gender neutral. • Expectation of an International Congress changed from 3 to 4 years. • Changed dues date from Dec 31 to Jan 31 to avoid holidays • Moved some of Executive Officer responsibilities to the Treasurer for easier functioning.

  5. Basic Revision (2) • Deleted the requirement for all dues to be the same. Now dues decided at International Congress General Assembly. • Treasurer revisions – another slide. • Clarified text regarding International Congresses and Regional Congress • Added the definition of “country” to be consistent with the UN definition. • Changed assumption of hard copy to electronic communication.

  6. Basic Revision (3) • Added requirement of new members to have a Code of Ethics (or adopt IRPA one) • Deleted Article II, Section 3 regarding trade unions…appears unnecessary and out of date. • Changed some deadlines related to the International Congressess for ease of administration and to account for the electronic age.

  7. Basic Revision (Treasurer) • Deleted requirement for two signatures on checks and wires because it is unworkable and has not been done. • Treasurer can disperse funds in accordance with budget • Revised audit requirement to allow for reviews as well. Following advice and guidance from our USA CPA. Audit has a very precise definition and it is very difficult to find anyone to do one for us and would be very expensive if we did.

  8. Basic Revision (Treasurer) • Removed the requirement for the submission of a list of members names, addresses and membership status. • Other consistent revisions in Treasurer section.

  9. Amendment 1 • Changed Article VII, Section 2 to require that there be at least one member from each region of the world. • Details to be in the Rules

  10. Amendment 2 • Added new Article VII, Section 6 to allow advisors to the EC. • Likely examples include Past President, Chair of ICPC…

  11. Other Amendments? • Allow for ‘expressions of interest’ with regard to future congress eight years in advance. • Others…

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