Draft
Constitution for Organization
KAS - Kurdistan Academy of Science
Revised after decision made at the Annual meeting in March 2005-, and the review of the reference group appointed by the meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.
§1. Name
The name of this organization is "Kurdistan Academy of Science- KAS," hereafter referred to as "KAS". KAS is a non-profit organization and is independent of all political parties and religious groups. The organization unifies Kurdish academic individuals and groups for the purpose of generating issues leading to the development of Kurdish society in Kurdistan and throughout the world.
§2. Purpose
The aims of KAS are to establish a network between Kurdish academics living abroad and in Kurdistan affiliated with various academic institutions including professional organizations to promote science and research in Kurdistan through following steps:
Section 1. To develop and encourage education, to exchange scientific information within academic institutions as well as industrial facilities at different levels in order to assist the Kurdistan Regional Government. The aim is to improve infrastructure in education, health-sciences, technology, energy, agriculture, economy, communication sectors and other areas.
Section 2. To achieve closer cooperation and understanding between scientists and practitioners, in order to apply and use relevant scientific methods for the appropriate and pragmatic understanding of daily problems.
§3. Policy
KAS members should share values and predictions concerning the aim and purpose of the organization despite having different views and opinion on how to realize the aims and purposes.
Each member has the freedom to share views individually under his/her personal name and responsibility. Decisions, views and content can only be approved collectively and should be shared in accordance with the following criteria:
Not violate against the principal values of the organization KAS.
Based on correct or established knowledge.
Balance the positive and negative aspects.
§4. Membership
Section 1. Membership shall be open to all persons who make formal application to the executive council and who pay the established dues. Members should formally hold an academic degree of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or a Master of Science or an equal academic level from a well-recognized university.
Section 2. The executive council shall have the right to refuse any new members or to terminate the membership of an existing member for reasons violating KAS aims, and without prior notice. However, a terminated person may appeal to the general meeting of the academy. In order to be elected as an executive council member, a Ph.D. degree or an equivalent is required. It is still up to council to choose executive members with special competence aiming to fulfill an important role, increasing efficiently of the academy. Every registered member has the right to vote on different decisions and issues at the annual general assembly. No part of the net earnings of the academy shall or may under any circumstance insure to the benefit of any private individual.
§5. Honored Members
The council may take other individuals or organization as honorary members, who support the academy aims in an outstanding way if suggested by the KAS academy board and approved at the annual general assembly.
§6. Dues
Section 1. The executive council shall be authorized to establish such dues which are compatible with the financial status of the academy.
Section 2. A member in arrears for payment of dues for a period of 12 months shall have their membership terminated.
Section 3. Honorary members are excluded from dues.
§7. Organization
The council can make decisions to appoint working groups within different disciplines anywhere.
§8. The Officers
The executive council administrates the academy and consists of 7-9 persons including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and a reserve member.
The executive council has decision authority when more that 50% of members are present. The president, secretary and treasurer are responsible for all transactions. An authorized solicitor controls the annual budget and a reserve is also elected. The executive council allocates in Hawler as its head quarter as well as abroad in Stockholm, Sweden and other cities.
§9. Election of Officers and Council Members
The executive council has a two year mandate and can be extended first after election. Half of the executive council members must be replaced every year. The solicitor and the substitute are elected for one year each with the possibility of extension.
§10. Responsibility Sharing
The president has the responsibility to call for an ordinary council meeting and an annual general meeting in a written request or via Web Home Page no later than two weeks and four weeks prior to the meeting, respectively. All necessary documents including the agenda will be provided no later than two weeks prior to the meeting. The secretary shall maintain the record protocols and minutes at all academy meetings. The treasurer shall keep financial records of the academy including all monies received and disbursed; shall receive the annual dues; and shall be responsible for all financial reports. The executive committee shall meet once every three months and more frequently if necessary.
§11. Voting
Occasionally voting behind closed doors can be applied upon request from members. At equal vote-counts a lottery procedure will be followed. All other issues can be decided following an open election. At equal vote-counts, the chairman’s judgment on the issue in question will determine the outcome.
§12. Annual General Meeting
The academy shall hold an annual general meeting every year, at a time and place set by the executive council, Not more than 18 months shall elapse between each general meeting. Members who wish to put forward an issue at the annual meeting, has to present a full request to the organizing committee no later than one-month prior to the meeting. At the annual general meeting, decision shall be conducted on the following motions:
Election of editor(s).
Issues on constitute validity will be announced.
Chairman (president) will present an annual activity report.
Solicitor will present an annual economical report.
Issues about responsibility sharing
Election of steering committees.
Election of Solicitor and a reserve.
An election committee for voting will be nominated.
Adjust the next year activities.
Adjust the next year dues.
Taking up diverse motions.
§13. Member Meeting
In addition to the annual general meeting, other member meetings may be held when a majority of the executive council has decided this or when at least 10% of all members so request. The time and place of such meetings must be announced to the membership in writing prior to the meeting according to § 10.
§14. Amendment of Bylaws
Amendment of laws may be proposed and approved on two consecutive occasions, one of which must take place at the Annual General Meeting. To be approved, an amendment must receive a positive vote by two-third of this voting at the meeting. An annual audited account shall be presented to the KAS board by the executive council at the annual general meeting.
§15. Discontinuation
Decision of the discontinuation of the organization must be proposed and decided at two consecutive occasions; one of which must take place at the annual general meeting. The validity of the decision must receive a positive vote by two-third of all votes at the meeting. The organization revenue shall be used for other purposes, in accordance with the aims described in article §2 and approved by the KAS board.
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