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statutes [2007/11/04 10:37] – daamien | statutes [2007/11/04 12:42] – daamien | ||
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An association, | An association, | ||
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===== Article 2 - Goals and Objectives of the association ===== | ===== Article 2 - Goals and Objectives of the association ===== | ||
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===Article 2.a. - Objectives === | ===Article 2.a. - Objectives === | ||
- | The association | + | The association's objective is to promote, directly |
- | of private or professionnal | + | |
- | This action will be lead by incitating | + | This action will be lead by encouraging |
- | * the use of PostgreSQL DBMS, its derivatives and its related projects ; | + | * the use of PostgreSQL DBMS, its derivatives and its related projects; |
- | * the development of plug-ins, products and services, commercial or free ('' | + | * the development of plug-ins, products and services, commercial or free ('' |
- | * the establishment of this free DBMS and other free sowftware | + | * the establishment of this free DBMS and other free software |
- | * the evaluation and the labelisation | + | * the evaluation and the labeling |
- | * The localisation | + | * The localization |
* The use of open standards, i.e. public and stable, which specifications are freely available. | * The use of open standards, i.e. public and stable, which specifications are freely available. | ||
- | "Free Software" | + | "Free Software" |
- | Proprietary software (even including open specifications) and free software including restrictions for commercial purpose, are also part of the scope of the association, | + | Proprietary software (even including open specifications) and free software including restrictions for commercial purpose are also part of the scope of the association, |
- | The association is also concerned about other free resources, such as free documents. These resources are in particular, but not exclusively, | + | The association is also concerned about other free resources, such as free documents. These resources are in particular, but not exclusively, |
- | Generally, the association promotes and diffuse | + | Generally, the association promotes and diffuses |
The association tries to realize these objectives in the French speaking community. | The association tries to realize these objectives in the French speaking community. | ||
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Members of the association must accept these objectives. | Members of the association must accept these objectives. | ||
- | ===Article 2.b. - Achievement of the objectives | + | ===Article 2.b. - Achieving Goals === |
To realize its objectives the association is able to : | To realize its objectives the association is able to : | ||
* Produce, regroup and organize information on PostgreSQL and related subjects ; | * Produce, regroup and organize information on PostgreSQL and related subjects ; | ||
- | * Translate software, documentations, | + | * Translate software, documentations, |
- | * Analyze the technical, economical, legal, and social implications of the developpement | + | * Analyze the technical, economical, legal, and social implications of the development |
- | * Study the technical, economical, legal, and social | + | * Study the technical, economical, legal, and social |
* Disseminate to the greatest extent possible this information especially with the public outside the association, | * 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, | + | * Establish links between the different volunteers or commercial groups, concerned by PostgreSQL: creators, developers, maintainers, |
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* Hosting a reticular site, lists, a network of mutual help; | * Hosting a reticular site, lists, a network of mutual help; | ||
* Organize or participate to conferences, | * Organize or participate to conferences, | ||
- | * Organize and coordinate working groups on subjects of interest to the association, | + | * 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; | * 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, | * Generally help promote or ensure the study, development, | ||
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The General Assembly then deliberates on all the items on the agenda as amended. | The General Assembly then deliberates on all the items on the agenda as amended. | ||
- | The decisions of the General Assembly (ordinary or extraordinary) shall be taken by a majority of full members participating, | + | The decisions of the General Assembly (ordinary or extraordinary) shall be taken by a majority of full members participating, |
In the event of a tie, the voice of the President is dominating. Any active member may be represented by another active member and provided he has a power as specified in the Rules of Procedure. An active member may hold more than 3 powers. | In the event of a tie, the voice of the President is dominating. Any active member may be represented by another active member and provided he has a power as specified in the Rules of Procedure. An active member may hold more than 3 powers. | ||
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Every year the Board of Directors sets the amount of the membership contributions, | Every year the Board of Directors sets the amount of the membership contributions, | ||
+ | ===== Article 12 - Participation of associate members === | ||
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+ | Every year the Board of Directors proposes the conditions for the participation of the associate members, and which have to be approved by the General Assembly. | ||
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+ | ===== Article 13 - Use of the logo of the Association === | ||
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+ | Active members or associates may refer to their membership in the association, | ||
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+ | On a hypermedia document that respects the spirit and letter of the statutes of the association, | ||
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+ | ===== Article 14 - representation and benefits ===== | ||
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+ | Any act or service performed for the benefit of third parties on behalf of the association by one of its members must be authorized by the President. If the act or service on behalf of the association is paid, it can lead to retribution, | ||
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+ | The remuneration of services performed on behalf of the association must be authorized by the president, or any person authorized by him. | ||
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+ | ===== Article 15 - Statutes ===== | ||
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+ | Only the General Assembly has the power add articles, amend or modify these statutes, and then adopt them. | ||
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+ | The modification of the statutes can only be made with a majority of a least 2/3 of the voting members. | ||
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+ | ===== Article 16 - Rules of Procedure ===== | ||
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+ | The Rules of Procedure are intended to regulate various elements not covered by the statutes and necessary to achieve the objectives of the association. | ||
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+ | The modification, | ||
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+ | If the General Assembly disapproves a change in the Rules of Procedure, it is set aside and can not be restored during the year of operation under way. | ||
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+ | The Rules of Procedure are permanently held at the disposal of members of the association. | ||
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+ | The Rules of Procedure are prepared in compliance with these statutes and they are binding all members of the association. | ||
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+ | ===== Article 17 - Dissolution ===== | ||
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+ | The dissolution of the association may be pronounced only by an extraordinary General Assembly, called specifically for this purpose. | ||
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+ | To do this, a majority of 2/3 of the voters must be obtained. One or more liquidators will be appointed by the General Assembly, who will give the assets of the Association to one or more non-profit organizations pursuing similar goals. In the absence of such an association the General Assembly shall appoint an association of social character. | ||
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+ | Done at Pîtres January 14, 2004 |