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EFOSA GAM 12. juni 2023 Kun invitation | EOS Kongres 11.-15. juni
EFOSA'S FORfatning
1. Grundlov
1.1 - Forbundet
Der er dannet ved denne forfatning en "EUROPÆISK FEDERATION AF ORTHODONTISKE SPECIALISTFORENINGER" (EFOSA), i det følgende, ved forkortelse, refereret til som "Federationen".
Denne sammenslutning er en non-profit forening, underlagt den franske lov af 1. juli 1901, og især dens afsnit IV (dekret af 12. april 1939) vedrørende udenlandske foreninger. Det er en juridisk enhed.
Den vil også i hvert af landene i Den Europæiske Union være underlagt de lovbestemmelser, der gælder for udenlandske foreninger.
1.2 - Sæde
Forbundet vil have sit sæde i Strasbourg.
Sædet kan flyttes til en anden adresse end Strasbourg ved simpel beslutning truffet af flertallet af forbundsmedlemmerne eller til enhver anden by i de lande, der er nævnt i artikel 227-1 i traktaten underskrevet i Rom den 25. marts 1957 eller til enhver anden europæisk stat, der er blevet medlem af Den Europæiske Union, i overensstemmelse med artikel 237 i nævnte traktat, ved en afgørelse truffet af forsamlingen, der træffer afgørelse på betingelsen i artikel 18 nedenfor.
1.3 - Varighed
Foreningen er stiftet for en ubegrænset periode.
1.4 - Mål
The aim of the Federation is to unite associations or groups of orthodontic specialists or practitioners, who have a comparable education and working conditions as orthodontic specialists with a view to 1. Obtaining official recognition of orthodontic specialists in all countries in Europe, 2. Providing and promoting orthodontic treatment by orthodontic specialists of the highest quality in all countries of Europe according to the concept of quality improvement, 3. Defending, in the widest sense, the professional, political and economic interests of orthodontic specialists, especially through the establishment of relations with national and international authorities and bodies with a view to their eventual representation at the Economic and Social Committee instituted by Articles 193 to 198 of the Treaty of Rome, as well as through contacts and agreements with the representatives of other professions, 4. Formulating and updating the conditions of professional practice of orthodontic specialists in each of the member countries of Europe while seeking the unification of the national legislations governing the practice of the profession by taking part in the formulation of the directives in the manner provided by Article 57 of the Treaty of Rome, 5. Assisting the authorities of the European Union through their experience as practitioners, and to intercede with such authorities, especially when dealing with the question of the right of free choice of residence and the freedom of right to practice as a specialist, 6. Interceding, if need be, in a member country of Europe to the extent that such intercession may be helpful in allowing the members of the associations or groups to practice their profession under the best conditions. The intercession may be made, however, only upon the specific request of the member association or group of the country in question, 7. Improving the contents and quality of education for orthodontic specialists by means of formulating proposals geared toward defining and coordinating the teaching of orthodontics at the university and post-university level, 8. Standardizing European examinations at the end of specialist training programs in orthodontics, 9. Advising and supporting national associations or groups that aim to obtain recognition for the specialty of orthodontics in their country, establish an official specialist register and form a national society of orthodontic specialists, 10. Seeking financial support through grants and other means to realize the aims listed above.
2. Medlemskab
2.1 Aktive medlemmer
Active membership is confined to professional associations or groups of orthodontic specialists exclusively, from countries within the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA), and those which have entered into an agreement with the EU regarding freedom of movement of professionals. Active member countries must also have regulated the profession in accordance with the EU directive of 2005/36 and maintain an official register of specialists. The above also applies to countries on the basis of mutual orthodontic specialty recognition. Provisional membership is confined to professional associations or groups of practitioners, who have a comparable education and working conditions as orthodontic specialists, from countries within the EU and the European Economic Area, but whose government has not yet provided official orthodontic specialty recognition and professional regulation in accordance with the EU directive of 2005/36. Affiliated membership is confined to professional orthodontic associations or groups from Europe in countries that fulfil the requirements of article 5 paragraph 1 or 2, but in countries that do not belong to the EU and the European Economic Area or do not have an arrangement of free movement and the right of free establishment within the EU and the European Economic Area on the basis of mutual orthodontic specialty recognition. Only one professional association or group may function as the representative of a country. Approved with all votes.
2.2 Nye medlemmer
Associations or groups wishing to become members of the Federation must forward to the council: 1. Obtaining official recognition of orthodontic specialists in all countries in Europe, 2. Providing and promoting orthodontic treatment by orthodontic specialists of the highest quality in all countries of Europe according to the concept of quality improvement, 3. Defending, in the widest sense, the professional, political and economic interests of orthodontic specialists, especially through the establishment of relations with national and international authorities and bodies with a view to their eventual representation at the Economic and Social Committee instituted by Articles 193 to 198 of the Treaty of Rome, as well as through contacts and agreements with the representatives of other professions, 4. Formulating and updating the conditions of professional practice of orthodontic specialists in each of the member countries of Europe while seeking the unification of the national legislations governing the practice of the profession by taking part in the formulation of the directives in the manner provided by Article 57 of the Treaty of Rome, 5. Assisting the authorities of the European Union through their experience as practitioners, and to intercede with such authorities, especially when dealing with the question of the right of free choice of residence and the freedom of right to practice as a specialist, 6. Interceding, if need be, in a member country of Europe to the extent that such intercession may be helpful in allowing the members of the associations or groups to practice their profession under the best conditions. The intercession may be made, however, only upon the specific request of the member association or group of the country in question, 7. Improving the contents and quality of education for orthodontic specialists by means of formulating proposals geared toward defining and coordinating the teaching of orthodontics at the university and post-university level, 8. Standardizing European examinations at the end of specialist training programs in orthodontics, 9. Advising and supporting national associations or groups that aim to obtain recognition for the specialty of orthodontics in their country, establish an official specialist register and form a national society of orthodontic specialists, 10. Seeking financial support through grants and other means to realize the aims listed above.
2.3 - Udelukkelse af medlemmer
Medlemmer, der ophører med at opfylde betingelserne i artikel 5, stk. 1 ovenfor, mister deres status som aktivt medlem. Medlemmer, der ikke opfylder deres forpligtelser over for forbundet og de mål, det forfølger, kan blive udelukket fra forbundet. Bortvisning sker efter forslag fra rådet ved simpelt flertal efterfulgt af en afstemning i forsamlingen med to tredjedeles flertal. Det medlemsland, som er genstand for den foreslåede udelukkelse, kan ikke deltage i denne afstemning. Godkendt med alle stemmer.
2.4 - Medlemsudmeldelse
Enhver medlemsgruppe af forbundet kan udtræde på betingelse af, at den giver rådets formand meddelelse inden den 30. juni, idet udmeldelsen træder i kraft den 1. januar det følgende år.
Kontingent skal betales for det igangværende år.
Enhver medlemsgruppe, der trækker sig ud af foreningen, mister alle rettigheder mod foreningen og alle stemmeret. Det forbliver ikke desto mindre ansvarligt for de økonomiske forpligtelser, som Forbundet har påtaget sig, indtil dets tilbagetrækning træder i kraft.
3. Valgt Råd
3.1 - Valgt råd
The Federation is administered by a Council composed of five delegates, each representing an active member. Each member association or group will freely designates its wishes to present as a candidate for the office of Councilor of the Federation. The Councilors are elected for four years. They are eligible for re-election on one consecutive occasion. In principle the Councilors are not remunerated for their services. Their travel and operation expenses can nonetheless be reimbursed where such expenses have been incurred on behalf of the Federation and in the framework of an official assignment entrusted by the Federation. A Council member shall take office the day after the election.
3.3 - Rådets roller
Rådet består af en formand, en næstformand, en sekretær, en kasserer og et medlem valgt som sådan af forsamlingen.
3.3 - Rådsmøder
The President convenes the Council each time he feels it necessary. The Council may also be called together by petition signed by two Councilors. The notice must be mailed by letter at least one month in advance. It should include an agenda. In the case of an emergency the Council may be convened by telephone or e-mail with 5 days notice. Decisions are made by a simple majority vote. In case of a split vote, the vote of the President is decisive. Decisions are transcribed to a register of minutes and signed by the Chairman and Councilors who attended the meeting. Copies of such decisions, signed by the Chairman or by the Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer, serve as authentic documents before the courts and otherwise. Three Councilors constitute a quorum. One absent Councilor can give a nominal proxy to a colleague on the Council to vote in his name.
3.4 - Rådets repræsentation
Præsidenten, eller i dennes fravær, næstformanden repræsenterer Føderationen i forhold til tredjemand, især EU-institutioner, såvel som ved domstolene og over for alle offentlige og private forvaltninger._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_
Rådet sikrer, at foreningen fungerer i den forstand, der er fastsat i denne forfatning, og i overensstemmelse med forsamlingens beslutninger, til hvilken det rapporterer om sine aktiviteter.
3.5 - Ændringer i Rådet
I tilfælde af dødsfald, fratræden eller permanent manglende evne for en rådmand til at varetage sine funktioner, kan et andet rådsmedlem overtage dennes hverv, indtil en ny rådmand er valgt på næste forsamling.
4. Revisorer
Forsamlingen kan udpege to revisorer for to år. De to revisorer bør være delegerede og af to forskellige nationaliteter. De kan ikke vælges blandt rådmændene.
De vil forelægge forsamlingen en beretning om regnskaberne og den økonomiske drift i det forløbne regnskabsår samt foreningens situation ved regnskabsårets afslutning.
5. Samlinger
5.1 - Møder
Members of the Federation meet with their delegates upon notice sent by the Council in a Assembly at least once a year. Extraordinary Assemblies may also be called, either by the Council or upon the request of at least two active members. The Assembly meets at the address indicated in the notice of the meeting; such notice should indicate the day of the meeting. It should be made known to the members of the Federation at least 4 weeks before the date set for the meeting. The Assembly, whatever its agenda, validly deliberates when half the members are present. Each member can give a mandate to another member of the federation to represent it. In case a quorum is not reached, a second Assembly may be called, by registered letters, with the same agenda, within a maximum period of two months following the meeting of the Assembly which could not validly deliberate. No quorum is required in this case.
5.2 Delegation
The Assembly is composed of two delegates from each member. An attendance list has to be drawn up and signed by the delegates. Only active members are entitled to vote. Each active member has only one vote, irrespective of the number of delegates present at the Assembly. The Assembly is conducted by the President or by the Vice-President, or, if they are unable to do so, by a delegate elected as Chairman by the Assembly. It appoints two of its delegates to supervise the voting. Minutes of the sessions are drawn up, and sent out, within 6 months of the meeting, to all members of the Federation.
5.3 Overvejelse
The Assembly deliberates: 1. On the report of the Council describing the activities of the Federation during the year just ended, 2. On the balance sheet of the financial year just ended, on the accounts of the current year, and on the draft budget for the following year, 3. On the report of the Auditors, after they have examined the accounts of the Treasurer, 4. On the discharge of the Council regarding the responsibilities concerning the accounts of the past financial year, 5. On the admission of new members or their expulsion. The Assembly provides for the accession and replacement of Councilors and Auditors. The Assembly makes all decisions concerning the general activities of the Federation.
5.4 Stemmer og beslutninger
Beslutningerne træffes, medmindre denne forfatning og vedtægter bestemmer andet, ved simpelt flertal blandt tilstedeværende og stemmeberettigede medlemmer.
Ved delt afstemning er formandens stemme afgørende.
6. Økonomi
6.1 - Expenditure
The Council assures that regular accounts are kept of the receipts and expenditures of the Federation. The expenses of the Federation are covered by contributions of the members according to the rules specified in the Bylaws. If additional or special expenditures must be made, they will be apportioned among members in a manner defined at the ordinary Assembly. The financial year runs from 1st of April to March 31st.
6.2 - Finansielle ressourcer
Forbundets ressourcer består af:
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dets medlemmers årlige bidrag,
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de tilskud og donationer, den kan modtage,
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indkomsten fra ejendom eller aktier, den måtte besidde,
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de afgifter eller honorarer, den måtte modtage for arbejder eller undersøgelser, den er blevet bedt om at udføre, og som vedrører alle dens medlemmer.
6.3 - Sanktioner
Udgifter godkendes af præsidenten eller af kassereren.
Bidragene opkræves hvert år af kassereren. Såfremt foreningen eller gruppen efter to rykkere, hvoraf den anden ved anbefalet brev, ikke betaler sine kontingenter inden for to uger, udelukkes den af foreningen af rådet, i afventning af en klage for forsamlingen.
7. Ændringer i forfatning og vedtægter
Rådet eller mindst 3 aktive medlemmer kan stille forslag til ændringer i vedtægter og vedtægter. Forslagene skal udsendes sammen med dagsordenen for generalforsamlingen.
Beslutninger om ændringer i forfatningen og/eller vedtægter kræver to tredjedeles flertal af forsamlingen for at træde i kraft.
8. Opløsning
8.1 - Minimum antal medlemmer
Hvis antallet af lande repræsenteret i Forbundet reduceres til tre, vil Forbundet blive opløst.
8.2 - Opløsning
I tilfælde af opløsning af den grund, der er anført i artikel 23 eller af enhver anden grund, udpeger forsamlingen ved simpelt flertal en eller flere kommissærer, der har til opgave at likvidere foreningens ejendom.
Efter betaling af gebyrerne og likvidationsomkostningerne vil nettoformuen blive givet til en eller flere internationale velgørende organisationer af dental karakter.
9. Final Bestemmelser
9.1 - Uenigheder
Any fundamental disagreement between the Federation and one or more members, concerning or resulting from the constitution of the Federation, will ultimately be decided by arbitration. Each party will appoint its arbitrator; the two arbitrators will name a third one. In case they are unable to agree upon the appointment of this third arbitrator, the latter shall be designated, upon the request of the first party to act, by the President of the Commission of the European Union designated according to article 161 of the Treaty of Rome. The arbitrators will render their decision within 3 months of the appointment of the third arbitrator. Settlement will take place by arbitration or according to the principles of French law.
9.2 - Vedtægter
Vedtægter vil blive udformet på et senere tidspunkt alt efter foreningens behov og aktiviteter.
9.3 - Juridiske formaliteter
These Bylaws are drafted in English and French, the only official languages for documents. "Orthodontics" as written in these regulations is understood to mean the following terms: "Jaw Orthopedics" "Orthopédie Dento-Faciale" "Orthopédie Dento-Maxille Faciale" "Kieferorthopädie" "Dento-Maxillaire Orthopaedie" "Ortognatodonzia" "Kjeveortopedi" "Omràdettandreglering" "Orqodontikh" as well as other similar terms.
9.4 Juridiske formaliteter Forts.
The Federation will request the authorizations of the French Ministry of the Interior, in conformity with Article 22 of the law of July 1, 1901 (Decrees of April 12, 1939) and will make all deposits and carry out all legal formalities. The bearer of a copy of these regulations is invested with all powers to this effect from the present time. The founding members of the Federation were: Societe Belge d'Orthodontic-Belgische Vereniging Voor Orthodontie Foreningen af Specialtandlaeger i Orthodonti Syndicat des Specialistes Francais en Orthopedie Dento-Faciale Berufsverband der Deutschen Kieferorthopaden British Association of Orthodontists Nederlandse Vereniging van Specialisten in de Dento-Maxillaire Orthopaedie Syndacato Unitario Specialisti on Ortognatodonzia Orthodontic Group of the Irish Dental Association