How we work

This reflects the Memorandum of Understanding approved by the founding Member Organisations at their 2nd Meeting on 8th January 2007 of the Network in Kremnica.

 

Structure

 

Member Organisations

Every organisation is represented by their director or a nominated alternative person who has authority to take decisions and act for this organisation.

The director can be accompanied by a staff member or a manager.

Applications for Membership are submitted to the Board for acceptance.

Decision making

Decisions are made by a simple majority of the Members with a quorum of 67% of members.

In the event of a tie, the president’s vote will be considered binding.

Finances

Every year a budget is approved by the Members.

At the same time the resulting contribution per organisation is confirmed by the Members.

The Board is authorised to take any financial decisions which become necessary between such Meetings and report to the members.

Every half year the treasurer provides an account of income and expenditure during the previous half year and presents a budget for the forthcoming financial period.

 

Board

Composition

The Board consists of four Members who are nominated from amongst the Directors of the Organisations and who are elected at HIPEN General Meetings.

The four Board Members are:

Responsibilities

The Board is responsible for the objectives and activities of HIPEN.

The elected Board Members hold office for a period of two years and may be proposed for re-election.

The Board meets twice a year and makes an annual report of HIPEN’s activities to Members, and for the dissemination of HIPEN’s activities.

The focus of the Board is the development of a strategic plan and its implementation.

A period of office of a board member may be terminated by a simple majority of all members.