on the federation board
14.1 The federation has a board comprising at least
three natural persons, but even if the number of board
members is less than three, the board continues to be
authorized.
14.2 The general assembly selects the board members on
the recommendation of the members; each member of the federation
can nominate a candidate; such a recommendation must take place in
writing at least thirty days before the general assembly; the
nominated candidate must have stated his willingness to stand in
writing before then.
14.3 The board itself decides which of its members will
be chairman, secretary and treasurer; the chairman cannot hold any
other board position.
on suspending and dismissing board members
15.1 The general assembly can at any time suspend or
dismiss board members.
15.2 If the suspension of a board member is not followed
by dismissal within three months, the suspension is terminated.
on the duration and termination of the board
membership
16.1 The general assembly appoints the members of the
board for a period of three years; after the expiration of a term,
a member is immediately re-electable.
16.2 Board membership terminates:
a with the termination of the period for which the board
member was appointed;
b with dismissal by the general assembly;
c with the resignation of the board member.
on convening and decision-making by the board
17.1 The board convenes as often as the chairman or two
other board members wish, but at least once a year.
17.2 The board can take decisions only if a majority of
the board members is present or represented.
17.3 The board takes its decisions based on a simple
majority vote.
17.4 If the votes are equally divided, the chairman
reopens the discussion; if the votes are equally divided again, the
chairman decides.
17.5 The board can also take decisions outside assemblies
if no board members object and if all the board members
participate.
17.6 The board must take minutes of all its meetings; in
its next meeting, the board must adopt the minutes.
restricting the powers of the board
18. Without the consent of the general assembly, the board cannot enter
into agreements concerning the purchase, alienation or objections to registered
properties, conclude agreements whereby the federation binds itself as surety
or principal joint debtor, support a third party or obligate itself to providing
security for the debts of another or whereby the association provides or receives
monies in loan.
