Constitution Annex 1

 Guidelines to the “Constitution of the ISSF”

 

To Article 1.3.3

The ISSF accepts the sole governing body of all amateur shooting sport in each country. If several Federations govern different sections of the shooting sport, the ISSF recommends their unification into one central organization.

To Article 1.3.4.1

Applicants are required to submit a short history of their Federation with details of its foundation and organization, explaining its structure, the sections of shooting sport in which they participate; and giving information of the approximate number of members, affiliated clubs or organizations and the names of their officers.

To Article 1.3.10

A Federation representing all shooting activity in one country pays the full membership fee. Two Federations of the same country will each pay half of the full fee. The Administrative Council will decide the fee for new members at the time of their admission. Any member may apply for the reduction of the membership fee according to Article 1.3.10 of the Constitution. Applications must be submitted before December 31st of the current year. A financial statement showing the principal source of income and revenue from membership fees, together with information on the number of members and clubs of affiliated organizations, is to be submitted with the application.

To Article 1.3.15

Before the Administrative Council takes action the member concerned shall be given the opportunity to present their case. A member may be suspended if, in the opinion of the Administrative Council, the ISSF is better able to achieve any of its purposes by the suspension of the member.

To Article 1.4.2

The Honorary Members shall be invited to the General Assemblies and World Championships.

To Article 1.5.1

Decisions:

Unless any other arrangements are expressly made, decisions will become effective immediately after they are made.


 

to Article 1.5.3

A candidate nominated for election or re-election to any position in the ISSF, must be a current member of, and have the support of, his national Federation or be a current member and have the support of another Federation. Any Federation proposing a candidate for one of the ISSF Committees is obliged to assist him with the costs of travel, accommodations and meals in connection with his attendance at Committee meetings. All nominations must be received by the Secretary General two months before the election. If, at the time of the election, there are fewer candidates than vacancies for any position, additional nominations may be submitted at the General Assembly. Member Federations that nominate new candidates must submit a statement of qualifications for the position for each candidate. A candidate for any position in the ISSF is not required to hold a special position in his own Federation. Every person elected to a position in the ISSF serves solely in the interests of, and is responsible to the ISSF.

to Article 1.6.4

A Review Committee that is appointed by the Executive Committee prior to the General Assembly shall examine the proposals of the members. The Review Committee reports to the General Assembly.

to Article 1.6.5

Notice of a General Assembly together, with the agenda and the documents, shall be given by the President and the Secretary General by letter, sent at least two (2) months in advance.

to Article 1.6.6

Minutes shall be recorded of the business transacted in the General Assembly and shall be signed by the presiding officer.

to Article 1.7.2.4

Examination of the proposals to the General Assembly by the Administrative Council includes the right to make recommendations concerning these proposals.

to Article 1.7.2.7

Before the Administrative Council takes action the person/s concerned shall be given the opportunity to present their case.

to Article 1.9.5

The legal representation is executed by the President and the Secretary General each of whom has an individual right of representation.

to Article 1.10.2.2 and 1.10.2.3

The authority to co-ordinate includes the authority to review proposals.

 

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