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• Not updated for a long time and has become out of date.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

• 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

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.

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.

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• Deleted Article II, Section 3 regarding trade unions…appears unnecessary and out of date.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.

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.

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.

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

Amendment 2

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

Other Amendments?

• Allow for ‘expressions of interest’ with regard to future congress eight years in advance.

• Others…