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Women & Children first
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Women & Children first
An association governed by the law of July 1, 1901, and the decree of August 16, 1901, is hereby established between the members of these statutes, under the name “OVUM.”
The purpose of this association is to amplify the voices of children, defend and promote their interests and all their rights in accordance with the International Convention on the Rights of the Child.
To achieve its purpose and mission, the association proposes to create a collective literary and artistic work featuring children’s drawings, paintings, and other texts, to publish it, and to promote it in order to raise funds that will be donated to humanitarian associations.
The registered office is located at 9 Route de l’Éguille, Saint-Pierre d’Oléron 17310. It may be transferred by simple decision of the board of directors; ratification by the extraordinary general meeting will be required.
The duration of the association is set for a fixed period of ninety-nine years from the date of the declaration made in accordance with the aforementioned 1901 law. It may be extended by decision of the general assembly.
The following persons are considered as such, having participated in the establishment of the association:
– Mr. Lionel SERIK
9 route de l’Eguille – 17310 St Pierre d’Oléron
– Mr. Raymond SERIK (deceased August 2006)
9 route de l’Eguille – 17310 St Pierre d’Oléron
– Mrs. Diana SERIK (deceased February 2009)
9 route de l’Eguille – 17310 St Pierre d’Oléron
They are ex officio members of the board of directors and have deliberative powers.
In the event of the death of one of the founding members, the remaining members may propose the appointment of one or more replacement founding members. This decision is taken by the board of directors.
These are individuals who have made a significant financial contribution to the association.
Benefactor members also include individuals who have donated movable or immovable property to the association.
They are required to pay an annual membership fee set by the Board of Directors.
They participate in ordinary or extraordinary general meetings or are represented by a duly signed proxy.
Minors may be active members of the association provided they pay the annual membership fee, participate in the association’s activities, and have the authorization of their legal representatives. However, minors, if eligible for the Board of Directors, may not hold the positions of president, secretary, or treasurer. Legal entities may be members of the association provided that they pursue the same humanitarian objective as set out in Article II. They are represented by their legal representative or any other person duly authorized for this purpose. Regardless of the number of individuals representing it, a legal entity has only one vote.
Membership of the association shall be lost:
– by resignation addressed in writing to the president of the association,
– by death,
– by disappearance, liquidation, or merger, in the case of a legal entity,
– in the event of non-payment of the annual membership fee,
– in the event of expulsion decided by the board of directors for serious reasons, the member concerned having been invited in advance to provide explanations.
In the latter two cases, the decision shall be notified to the expelled member within eight days of the decision by registered letter.
The resources of the association consist of:
– membership fees paid by members,
– subsidies that may be granted to it,
– manual donations, particularly in the context of sponsorship,
– donations and bequests that the association may receive by virtue of its purpose, which authorizes it to apply for the extended capacity provided for in the new Article 6 of the Law of July 1, 1901, and in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the amended Article 3 of the Decree of June 13, 1966, and the Decree of May 6, 1988.
To this end, the association undertakes:
– to present its registers and accounting documents at the request of the Minister of the Interior or the Prefect with regard to the use of all donations.
Accounts shall be kept for receivables and payables.
The association is administered by a board composed of members elected for three years by the general assembly. One-third of the members are eligible for re-election. The board of directors chooses from among its members an executive committee composed of a president, a secretary, and a treasurer. As one-third of the board is renewed each year, in the first year the outgoing members are chosen by lot. In the event of a vacancy, the board shall provisionally replace the member or members. The replacement must be ratified by the next general assembly. The powers of the members thus elected shall expire at the time when the term of office of the replaced members would normally have expired. At the end of their term of office and in the absence of new elections, the administrator, the members of the bureau and, in particular, the president shall remain in office until the next election so that the association is always provided with bodies having the power to represent it, manage its affairs and act on its behalf.
The Board of Directors has all the powers that are not statutorily reserved for the General Assembly to manage, direct, and administer the association in all circumstances.
It is responsible for implementing the decisions and policies defined by the General Assembly. It ensures the day-to-day management of the association and reports on its management to the General Assembly.
The board of directors may delegate powers for a specific matter and for a limited period of time.
The agenda for meetings is set by the chair, except when the board meets at the request of its members.
The board of directors may call upon individuals to act in an advisory capacity to provide specific insight on a matter on the agenda.
Minutes of the meetings shall be drawn up and signed by the chairperson and the secretary.
The board of directors shall meet at least once a year, when convened by the chairperson or at the request of a quarter of its members. Decisions shall be taken by a majority vote; in the event of a tie, the chairperson shall have the casting vote. Any member of the Board of Directors who, without excuse, fails to attend three consecutive meetings may be considered to have resigned.
The President is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Executive Committee and ensuring the smooth running of the association.
The president convenes general meetings and board meetings.
The president, assisted by the members of the board, chairs the meeting and reports on the association’s financial situation.
The secretary is responsible for all correspondence and archives. He or she drafts the minutes of meetings of the executive committee, the board of directors, and general meetings, and, in general, all documents concerning the functioning of the association, with the exception of those concerning accounting.
The treasurer is responsible for managing the association, collecting revenue, and making payments, under the supervision of the President. He or she keeps regular accounts of all transactions and reports to the general meeting, which decides on the management of the association. The treasurer’s authority shall be limited to the sum of €1,000, unless prior approval has been obtained from the board of directors.
The Ordinary General Meeting comprises all members of the association, regardless of their membership status. The Ordinary General Meeting is held at least once a year. At least fifteen days before the date set, the members of the association are convened by the secretary. The agenda is indicated on the notices of meeting. Resolutions are adopted at the request of a simple majority of those present or represented at the meeting. The General Meeting hears reports on the management of the Board of Directors and on the financial and moral situation of the association. It approves the accounts for the previous financial year, votes on the budget for the following financial year and, if necessary, appoints new members to the Board of Directors.
The extraordinary general meeting has sole authority to amend the statutes, to decide on the early dissolution of the association and the allocation of its assets, its merger with any other association pursuing a similar purpose, or its affiliation to a union of associations, as proposed by the association’s board of directors. The notice of meeting must indicate the agenda and include the text of the proposed amendment as an appendix. Amendments to the bylaws may only be proposed to the extraordinary general meeting by the Board of Directors with the prior consent of the ex officio members. Resolutions shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of those present or represented.
In the event of voluntary, statutory, or judicial dissolution, the extraordinary general meeting shall appoint one or more liquidators and the assets, if any, shall be distributed in accordance with Article 9 of the Law of July 1, 1901, and the Decree of August 16, 1901.
The president, on behalf of the board, shall be responsible for completing the formalities of declarations and publications provided for by the law of July 1, 1901, and the decree of August 16, 1901.
However, the board of directors may expressly authorize any person of its choice to carry out the declaration and publication formalities provided for by the law of July 1, 1901, and the decree of August 16, 1901.
Done at St Pierre d’Oléron, December 18, 2007
The President, The Treasurer,
Mr. SERIK Lionel Ms. COULON Jocelyne