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Ci-dessous, les différences entre deux révisions de la page.
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statutes [2007/11/03 14:47] – daamien | statutes [Date inconnue] (Version actuelle) – supprimée - modification externe (Date inconnue) 127.0.0.1 | ||
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- | ====== Statutes / Bylaws ====== | ||
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- | ===== Article 1 - Title of the association ===== | ||
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- | An association, | ||
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- | ===== Article 2 - Goals and Objectives of the association ===== | ||
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- | ===Article 2.a. - Objectives === | ||
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- | The association has as its objectives the direct or indirect promotion, the database management system ( later named as " | ||
- | of private or professionnal users by offering a french speaking représentation of PostgreSQL. | ||
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- | This action will be lead by incitating and promoting : | ||
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- | * the use of PostgreSQL DBMS, its derivatives and its related projects ; | ||
- | * the development of plug-ins, products and services, commercial or free ('' | ||
- | * the establishment of this free DBMS and other free sowftware as a learning tools and the creation of training courses ; | ||
- | * the evaluation and the labelisation of hardware, software plug' | ||
- | * The localisation ( french translation ) of the software and documentation. | ||
- | * The use of open standards, i.e. public and stable, which specifications are freely available. | ||
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- | "Free Software" | ||
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- | Proprietary software (even including open specifications) and free software including restrictions for commercial purpose, are also part of the scope of the association, | ||
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- | The association is also concerned about other free resources, such as free documents. These resources are in particular, but not exclusively, | ||
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- | Generally, the association promotes and diffuse a " | ||
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- | The association tries to realize these objectives in the French speaking community. | ||
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- | The official language of the association is French. | ||
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- | The association works with others organizations, | ||
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- | Members of the association must accept these objectives. | ||
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- | ===Article 2.b. - Achievement of the objectives === | ||
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- | To realize its objectives the association is able to : | ||
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- | * Produce, regroup and organize information on PostgreSQL and related subjects ; | ||
- | * Translate software, documentations, | ||
- | * Analyze the technical, economical, legal, and social implications of the developpement and deployment of PostgreSQL; | ||
- | * Study the technical, economical, legal, and social mecanisms that might foster and counter | ||
- | * Disseminate to the greatest extent possible this information especially with the public outside the association, | ||
- | * Establish links between the different volunteers or commercial groups, concerned by PostgreSQL: creators, developers, maintainers, | ||
- | * Hosting a reticular site, lists, a network of mutual help; | ||
- | * Organize or participate to conferences, | ||
- | * Organize and coordinate working groups on subjects of interest to the association, | ||
- | * Promote, organize or participate in any partnership that could benefit the development of PostgreSQL and related projects; | ||
- | * Generally help promote or ensure the study, development, | ||
- | * Make actions of various kinds (consulting, | ||
- | * Engage all actions it deems appropriate to achieve its objectives. | ||
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- | As a general rule, the association will promote and help the work of other associations, | ||
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- | ===== Article 3 - Headquarter of the association ===== | ||
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- | The address of the association is : 31 bis rue du taillis, 27590 Pîtres. | ||
- | This address can be changed by a simple decision of the Board. The decision must be ratified by the General Assembly. | ||
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- | ===== Article 4 - Duration ===== | ||
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- | The duration of the association is unlimited. The General Assembly may discuss its durability. | ||
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- | ===== Article 5 - Members of the association ===== | ||
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- | The association is composed of: | ||
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- | * Active members or members; | ||
- | * Honorary members; | ||
- | * Benefactor members; | ||
- | * Associate members. | ||
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- | === 5.a Active Members === | ||
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- | Any individual or corporation can be an active member of the association, | ||
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- | The application for membership must written and signed | ||
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- | Upon accepting his application, | ||
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- | The applicant will be an active member in its own right for the current year as set forth in the Rules of Procedure. | ||
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- | A corporation that is active member of the association may be represented by any person of its choice for the General Assembly. | ||
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- | Only active members of the association can be elected to the Board of Directors, subject to fulfilling the conditions of eligibility set by the Rules of Procedure. | ||
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- | === 5.b Honorary members === | ||
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- | === 5.c Benefactor members === | ||
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- | Patrons are individuals who pay an annual contribution equal to at least the contribution of active members multiplied by a factor determined by the General Assembly, and specified in the Rules of Procedure | ||
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- | === 5.d Associate Members === | ||
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- | The association may also join with other associations. | ||
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- | Every individual or corporation can be an associate member of then association provided | ||
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- | It will be an associate member for the year of admission as defined in the rules of procedure, or for any specific operation.In this case, a particular convention will be established, | ||
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- | An associate member participate by their knowledge, relationships and other capabilities, | ||
- | It may also participate in the General Assembly where it does not, however, take part in the voting. | ||
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- | === 5.e Contribution === | ||
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- | The amount of the annual contribution is stated in the Rules of Procedure. | ||
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- | ===== Article 6 - Eligibility of the members ===== | ||
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- | The conditions for membership are determined by the rules of procedure. | ||
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- | ===== Article 7 - Loss of membership ===== | ||
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- | The membership is lost by: | ||
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- | * The resignation in writing or by electronic mail, authenticated in accordance with the rules of procedure, the president of the association; | ||
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- | * The death; | ||
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- | * Non-payment of contribution, | ||
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- | * The radiation made by the Board of Directors, for violation of the present statutes, for breach of the rules or to cause serious moral or material detrimental | ||
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- | Individuals or companies losing the membership of the association will not act within the association or its name from the date of the decision of the Executive Committee. | ||