Appendix to item 15 International Federation of Surveyors Proposal for revised statutes for adoption by the General Assembly in Stockholm, Sweden 14-19 June 2008 Current statutes Proposal Comments and notes Preamble Preamble The International Federation of The International Federation of Surveyors was founded in 1878 as Surveyors was founded in 1878 as the Fédération Internationale des the Fédération Internationale des Géomètres (FIG) by seven Géomètres (FIG) by seven national associations of surveyors national associations of surveyors representing Belgium, France, representing Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It is an international, Kingdom. It is an international, non-government organisation (NGO) registered in the country in which its permanent office is domiciled, whose aim is to ensure that the disciplines of surveying and all who practise them meet the needs of the markets and communities that they serve. It operates under the following Statutes. non-governmental organisation (NGO) registered in the country in which its permanent office is domiciled, whose aim is to ensure that the disciplines of surveying and all who practise them meet the needs of the markets and communities that they serve. It operates under the following Statutes. STATUTES 1.0 DEFINITIONS 1.1 In these Statutes the following definitions shall apply 1. Federation means the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) 2. Internal Rules means rules prescribed by the General Assembly for the efficient and democratic management of the affairs of the Federation 3. Permanent Institution means an institution established for the purpose of pursuing specific on-going tasks 4. Office means the permanent office for the purpose of administering the work of the Federation 5. ACCO means the Advisory Committee of Commission STATUTES 1.0 DEFINITIONS 1.1 In these Statutes the following definitions shall apply 1. Federation means the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) 2. Internal Rules means rules prescribed by the General Assembly for the efficient and democratic management of the affairs of the Federation 3. Permanent Institution means an institution established for the purpose of pursuing specific on-going tasks 4. Office means the permanent office for the purpose of administering the work of the Federation 5. ACCO means the Advisory Committee of Commission 1/43
Officers 6. Surveyor means a professional person as defined in Appendix 1. Officers 6. Director means a person employed as the director of the Federation. 7. Office Manager means a person employed as the manager of the Office. 8. Surveyor means a professional person as defined in Appendix 1. Added to clarify the use of the term. Added to clarify the use of the term. 2.0 OBJECTIVES 2.0 OBJECTIVES 2.1 The objectives of the Federation are 1. to provide an international forum for the exchange of information about surveying and for the development of fellowship between surveyors 2. to collaborate with the United Nations and other international and regional agencies in the formulation and implementation of policies affecting the use, development and management of land and marine resources 3. to promote the disciplines of surveying, particularly in developing countries and countries in economic transition 4. to promote the role of the surveyor in the management of natural and man-made environments 5. to promote the development of national associations of surveyors and to promote professional standards and codes of ethics and the exchange of surveying personnel 6. to promote high standards of education and training for surveyors and to facilitate continuing professional development (CPD) 7. to encourage the development and proper use of appropriate technology 8. to encourage research in all disciplines of surveying and to 2.1 The objectives of the Federation are: 1. to provide an international forum for the exchange of information about surveying and for the development of fellowship between surveyors 2. to collaborate with the United Nations and other international and regional agencies in the formulation and implementation of policies affecting the use, development and management of land and marine resources 3. to promote the disciplines of surveying, particularly in developing countries and countries in economic transition 4. to promote the role of the surveyor in the management of natural and man-made environments 5. to promote the development of national associations of surveyors and to promote professional standards and codes of ethics and the exchange of surveying personnel 6. to promote high standards of education and training for surveyors and to facilitate continuing professional development (CPD) 7. to encourage the development and proper use of appropriate technology 8. to encourage research in all disciplines of surveying and to. 2/43
disseminate the results. 2.2 The Federation shall abstain from any interference in questions of a political, racial or religious nature. 2.3 The Federation shall not permit any of its activities to be influenced by statements or actions of a political, social or religious nature. disseminate the results. 2.2 The Federation shall abstain from any interference in questions of a political, racial or religious nature. 2.3 The Federation shall not permit any of its activities to be influenced by statements or actions of a political, social or religious nature. 3.0 MEMBERS 3.0 MEMBERS 3.1 There shall be the following categories of members 1. member association: a national association representing one or more of the disciplines of surveying 2. affiliate: a group of surveyors or surveying organisation undertaking professional activities but not fulfilling the criteria for member associations 3. corporate member: an organisation, institution or agency which provides commercial services related to the profession of surveyor 4. academic member: an organisation, institution or agency which promotes education or research in one or more of the disciplines of surveying 5. correspondent: an individual in a country where no association or group of surveyors exists that is eligible to join the Federation as a member association or affiliate 6. honorary president: a past president who has rendered outstanding service to the Federation during his or her period of office 7. honorary member: an individual who has materially assisted the development and promotion of the surveying profession at the international level. 3.1 There shall be the following categories of members: 1. member association: a national association representing one or more of the disciplines of surveying. In special cases a member association may include a number of (small) countries. 2. affiliate: a group of surveyors or a surveying organisation undertaking professional activities but not fulfilling the criteria for member associations 3. corporate member: an organisation, institution or agency which provides commercial services related to the surveying profession 4. academic member: an organisation, institution or agency which promotes education or research in one or more of the disciplines of surveying 5. correspondent: an individual in a country where no association or group of surveyors exists that is eligible or able to join the Federation as a member association or affiliate 6. honorary president: a past president who has rendered outstanding service to the Federation during his or her period of office 7. honorary member: an individual who has materially assisted the development and promotion of the surveying profession at the international level. 1. A change is needed to allow small countries to join (e.g. in Oceania the surveyors association covers several island states). 5. Normally correspondent status is reserved for individuals coming from small countries where here are not enough surveyors for establishing an association or institution. Small amendment is proposed to allow the status of correspondent as the first step towards higher level membership (for a limited time period). 3/43
3.2 The admission of a member association and the appointment of an honorary president and honorary member shall be decided on a vote of the General Assembly. All other admissions shall be decided by the Council. 3.3 Membership shall cease by resignation or by expulsion. 3.2 The admission of a member association and the appointment of an honorary president and honorary member shall be decided by a vote of the General Assembly. All other admissions shall be decided by the Council. 3.3 Membership shall cease by resignation or by expulsion. 4.0 MEMBERSHIP FEES 4.0 MEMBERSHIP FEES 4.1 The General Assembly shall set levels of fees, including minimum and maximum levels, for member associations based on the numbers of their members. 4.2 Fees shall be payable annually on the first day of the calendar year in which they fall due. 4.1 The General Assembly shall set levels of fees, including minimum and maximum levels, for member associations based on the number of their members.. 4.2 Fees shall be payable annually on the first day of the calendar year in which they fall due. 4.3 The General Assembly shall have powers to expel from the Federation any member association whose fees are in arrears. The General Assembly shall under normal circumstances expel from the Federation any member association whose fees are three years in arrears. The Council shall take action to expel any other member whose fees are in three years in arrears. 4.4 The fees payable by affiliates, corporate members, academic members and correspondents shall be decided by the Council and reported to the General Assembly. 4.5 Honorary presidents and honorary members shall not be required to pay any fees. 4.3 The General Assembly shall have the power to expel any member association whose fees are in arrears. The General Assembly shall under normal circumstances expel from the Federation any member association whose fees are three years in arrears. The Council shall take action to expel any other member whose fees are two years in arrears. 4.4 The fees payable by affiliates, corporate members, academic members and correspondents shall be decided by the Council and reported to the General Assembly. 4.5 Honorary presidents and honorary members shall not be required to pay any fees. Technical change to amend the statutes to follow the current custom with other members than member associations. 4/43
5.0 ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEDERATION 5.1 The Federation is an international organisation with a registered Office. 5.2 The business of the Federation shall be directed by the Council under the authority of the General Assembly and administered by the Office. 5.3 The Council is composed of the president of the Federation and four vice presidents. 5.4 Additional ex-officio (non-voting) members of the Council may be appointed by the General Assembly. These will include the Director of the Office, an ACCO representative and the Director of the next Congress. 5.5 The term of office for all elected members of the Council is four years. No individual may serve for more than two consecutive periods on the Council and the term of office of the president is limited to one period of four years. The term of office for the President, Vice Presidents and the ACCO representative starts on 1 January in the year immediately following their election. For the purposes of this section a single term of two years or less shall not be considered as a term of office. (Adopted by General Assembly 13 May 2007). 5.6 If any elected/appointed officer is unable to complete his or her period of office, a replacement member shall be elected/appointed for the remaining period. 5.0 ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEDERATION 5.1 The Federation is an international organisation registered in the country where the Office is located. 5.2 The business of the Federation shall be directed by the Council under the authority of the General Assembly and administered by the Office. 5.3 The Council is composed of the president of the Federation and four vice presidents. 5.4 Additional ex-officio (non-voting) members of the Council may be appointed by the General Assembly. These will include an ACCO representative, the Director and the Office Manager and the Director of the next Congress. 5.5 The term of office for all elected members of the Council is four years subject to the provisions of section 5.6. No individual may serve for more than two consecutive periods on the Council and the term of office of the president is limited to one period of four years. The term of office for the President, Vice Presidents and the ACCO representative starts on 1 January in the year immediately following their election. For the purposes of this section a single term of two years or less shall not be considered as a term of office. 5.6 If any elected officer is unable to complete his or her period of office, a replacement member shall be elected by the General Assembly or appointed by the Council for the remaining Technical correction as it is the Federation, not the Office that is registered in Denmark. Technical correction to follow the current procedure with the FIG staff and the fact that the Congress Director is no longer a member of the Council. Technical correction to clarify elections. Technical correction. 5/43
6.0 GOVERNANCE OF THE FEDERATION 6.1 The Federation is governed by its General Assembly of member associations which shall meet once each calendar year. The meetings of the General Assembly should be held at intervals of about 12 months but must be no closer than nine months apart, except in the case of an extraordinary meeting. 6.2 Meetings of the General Assembly are presided over by the president of the Federation or, in his or her absence, by one of the vice presidents. A full agenda, with motions for each item to be put to the meeting, shall be sent out at least two months prior to each meeting and shall also be placed on the Federation s home page on the World Wide Web. period. 6.0 GOVERNANCE OF THE FEDERATION 6.1 The Federation is governed by its General Assembly of member associations which shall meet once each calendar year during the first half of the calendar year. The meetings of the General Assembly should be held at intervals of about 12 months but must be no closer than nine months apart, except in the case of an extraordinary meeting. 6.2 Meetings of the General Assembly are presided over by the president of the Federation or, in his or her absence, by one of the vice presidents. A full agenda, with motions for each item to be decided by the meeting, shall be sent out at least two months prior to each meeting and shall also be placed on the Federation s home page on the World Wide Web. Amendment proposed to make it clear that General Assembly is held during the first half of the year. 6.3 The powers of the General Assembly are 1. to amend the Statutes of the Federation 2. to admit member associations and to appoint honorary presidents and honorary members 3. to elect members and to confirm appointments to the Council 4. to set levels of fees for the member associations 5. to establish commissions, ad hoc commissions, permanent institutions and task forces and to elect chairs and vice chairs of the commissions and directors of the permanent institutions 6. to adopt plans of work, budgets and audited statements of accounts 7. to prescribe Internal Rules 8. to expel member associations 9. to do all such other matters as the Federation sees fit for the achievement and promotion of its objectives. 6.3 The powers of the General Assembly are 1. to amend the Statutes of the Federation 2. to admit member associations and to appoint honorary presidents and honorary members 3. to elect members and to confirm appointments to the Council 4. to set levels of fees for the member associations 5. to establish commissions, ad hoc commissions, permanent institutions and task forces and to elect chairs and chairs elect of the commissions and directors of the permanent institutions 6. to adopt work plans, budgets and audited statements of accounts 7. to prescribe Internal Rules 8. to expel member associations 9. to do all such other matters as the Federation sees fit for the achievement and promotion of its objectives. Technical correction. 6/43
6.4 For a General Assembly to be constitutionally valid, there must be present at least one individual member of at least one third of the member associations. An individual member may represent only one member association. 6.5 All decisions of the General Assembly shall be taken by simple majority vote. Only member associations which have paid their fees for the previous calendar year and have no other arrears and which are represented at the meeting by an individual member shall be entitled to vote. Each member association shall nominate an individual member who shall be authorised to cast that member association s vote at any meeting or extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly. 6.6 The number of votes which may be cast by a member association is one. 6.7 The vote shall be taken by a show of hands unless a ballot is ordered by the chairperson or requested and seconded from the floor. Elections should always be by ballot. In the case of an equality of votes the chairperson shall cast the deciding vote except in the case of elections to office where the final decision will be made by selecting a name by blind ballot. 6.8 The Council or one quarter of the member associations can demand the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly. The period of notice, quorum and voting procedures for an extraordinary meeting shall be the same as those for the General Assembly. 6.4 For a General Assembly to be constitutionally valid, there must be at least one individual member of at least one third of the member associations. An individual member may represent only one member association. 6.5 All decisions of the General Assembly shall be taken by simple majority vote. Only member associations which have paid their fees for the previous calendar year and have no other arrears except minor transaction costs and which are represented at the meeting by an individual member shall be entitled to vote. Each member association shall notify the Director in writing of the name of their official representative or representatives at or prior to the General Assembly. 6.6 A member association may only cast one vote on each issue. 6.7 The vote shall be taken by a show of hands unless a ballot is ordered by the chairperson or requested and seconded from the floor. Elections shall always be by ballot. In the case of an equality of votes the chairperson shall cast the deciding vote except in the case of elections to office where the final decision will be made by selecting a name by blind ballot. 6.8 The Council or one quarter of the member associations can demand the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly. The period of notice, quorum and voting procedures for an extraordinary meeting shall be the same as those for the General Assembly. To clarify the decision of the General Assembly in 2006. Amendment proposed to make it clear that member associations must advise the Director of the name of their voting delegates in advance to the General Assembly. 7/43
7.0 POWER TO BIND AND LIABILITY 7.1 The Federation shall indemnify employees, members of the Federation and all FIG officers and Directors against any liability in respect of actions properly taken on behalf of the Federation 7.0 POWER TO BIND AND LIABILITY 7.1 The Federation shall indemnify employees, members of the Federation and all FIG officers and Directors against any liability in respect of actions properly taken on behalf of the Federation 8.0 FORCE MAJEURE 8.0 FORCE MAJEURE 8.1 In the event of force majeure rendering liaison with the majority of members of the Federation impossible, the Council shall take all measures necessary for the safety of the Federation s funds and its archives and for the custodianship of the Federation; but otherwise all activity of the Federation shall cease until conditions permit activities to be resumed. 8.1 In the event of force majeure rendering liaison with the majority of members of the Federation impossible, the Council shall take all measures necessary for the safety of the Federation s funds and its archives and for the custodianship of the Federation; but otherwise all activity of the Federation shall cease until conditions permit activities to be resumed. 9.0 LANGUAGE 9.0 LANGUAGE 9.1 The working language of the Federation shall be English. 9.1 The working language of the Federation shall be English. 10. LIQUIDATION 10. LIQUIDATION 10.1 The decision to liquidate the Federation can be taken only at a meeting or an extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly. 10.2 Assets which may become available or realised shall be transferred to the members in proportion to annual fees paid in the calendar year prior to liquidation. APPENDIX 1 - Definition of the Functions of the Surveyor as approved by the General Assembly on 23 May 2004 10.1 The decision to liquidate the Federation can be taken only at a meeting or an extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly. 10.2 Assets which may become available or realised shall be transferred to the members in proportion to annual fees paid in the calendar year prior to liquidation. APPENDIX 1 - Definition of the Functions of the Surveyor as approved by the General Assembly on 23 May 2004 8/43
FIG Definition of the Functions of the Surveyor APPENDIX 1 to the Statutes Summary A surveyor is a professional person with the academic qualifications and technical expertise to conduct one, or more, of the following activities; - to determine, measure and represent land, three-dimensional objects, point-fields and trajectories; - to assemble and interpret land and geographically related information, - to use that information for the planning and efficient administration of the land, the sea and any structures thereon; and, - to conduct research into the above practices and to develop them. Detailed Functions The surveyor s professional tasks may involve one or more of the following activities which may occur either on, above or below the surface of the land or the sea and may be carried out in association with other professionals. 1. The determination of the size and shape of the earth and the measurement of all data needed to define the size, position, shape and contour of any part of the earth and monitoring any change therein. 2. The positioning of objects in space and time as well as the positioning and monitoring of physical features, structures and engineering works on, above or below the surface of the earth. 3. The development, testing and calibration of sensors, instruments and systems for the abovementioned purposes and for other surveying purposes. 4. The acquisition and use of spatial information from close range, aerial and satellite imagery and the automation of these processes. 5. The determination of the position of the boundaries of public or private land, including national and international boundaries, and the registration of those lands with the appropriate authorities. 6. The design, establishment and administration of geographic information systems (GIS) and the collection, storage, analysis, management, display and dissemination of data. 7. The analysis, interpretation and integration of spatial objects and phenomena in GIS, including the visualisation and communication of such data in maps, models and mobile digital devices. 8. The study of the natural and social environment, the measurement of land and marine resources and the use of such data in the planning of development in urban, rural and regional areas. 9. The planning, development and redevelopment of property, whether urban or rural and whether land or buildings. 10. The assessment of value and the management of property, whether urban or rural and whether land or buildings. 11. The planning, measurement and management of construction works, including the estimation of costs. In the application of the foregoing activities surveyors take into account the relevant legal, economic, environmental and social aspects affecting each project. 9/43
International Federation of Surveyors Proposal for revised internal rules for adoption by the General Assembly in Stockholm, Sweden 14-19 June 2008 Current internal rules Proposal Comments and notes 1.0 DEFINITIONS 1.0 DEFINITIONS 1.1 In these Internal Rules the following definitions shall apply 1. congress means an international meeting held every fourth year and including meetings of the General Assembly, the Advisory Committee of Commission Officers and the Council. 2. host means the member association or member associations responsible for hosting and organising a meeting 3. working week means a period of activity including an international or regional seminar and meetings of the General Assembly, the Advisory Committee of Commission Officers and the Council. 2.0 MEMBER ASSOCIATION 2.1 A member association is comprised of individuals who possess relevant academic qualifications (which should normally be equivalent to at least UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level 5 degrees) plus approved professional experience; and who provide professional services in accordance with ethical standards. 2.2 Associations which include technician grades of membership are also eligible for membership of the Federation. 1.1 In these Internal Rules the following definitions shall apply 1. congress means an international meeting held every fourth year and includes meetings of the General Assembly, the Advisory Committee of Commission Officers and the Council. 2. host means the member association or member associations responsible for hosting and organising a meeting together with the Federation. 3. working week means a period of activity including an international or regional seminar and meetings of the General Assembly, the Advisory Committee of Commission Officers and the Council. 2.0 MEMBER ASSOCIATION 2.1 A member association is comprised of individuals who possess relevant academic qualifications (which should normally be equivalent to at least UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level 5 degrees) plus approved professional experience; and who provide professional services in accordance with ethical standards. 2.2 Associations which include technician grades of membership are also eligible for membership of the Federation. Amendment to clarify the role of the Federation in organising meetings. Technical correction. 10/43
2.3 A member association shall be entitled to host congresses and working weeks, to nominate candidates for election to the Council, to nominate delegates to the commissions and ad hoc commissions of the Federation, to participate in voting at meetings and extraordinary meetings of the General Assembly and to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation. A member association shall encourage its members to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. 2.4 In the case of an application received from an association in a country which already has one or more member associations, these associations shall be informed of the application and their comments sought. 2.5 An association wishing to become a member of the Federation shall make an application to the Council which will consider it and submit it to a vote of the General Assembly. 2.3 A member association shall be entitled to host congresses and working weeks together with the Federation, to nominate candidates for election to the Council, to nominate a delegate to each commission and ad hoc commission of the Federation, to participate in voting at meetings and extraordinary meetings of the General Assembly and to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation. A member association shall encourage its members to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. 2.4 In the case of an application received from an association in a country which already has one or more member associations, these associations shall be informed of the application and their comments sought. 2.5 An association wishing to become a member of the Federation shall make an application to the Council which will consider it and submit it to a vote of the General Assembly. Amendment to clarify the role of the Federation in organising events. Technical correction. 3.0 AFFILIATE 3.0 AFFILIATE 3.1 An affiliate is an organisation, comprised of individuals who practise the profession of surveying, which does not fulfil the criteria for membership as a member association. 3.2 An affiliate may be admitted to membership where the discipline or disciplines it represents are not already represented within the Federation by a member association from the same country. The admission of an affiliate should normally be a 3.1 An affiliate is an organisation, comprised of individuals who practise the profession of surveying, which does not fulfil the criteria for membership as a member association. 3.2 An affiliate may be admitted to membership where the discipline or disciplines it represents are not already represented within the Federation by a member association from the same country. The admission of an affiliate should normally be a 11/43
step towards the development of an association which can eventually become a member association. 3.3 An affiliate shall be entitled to nominate delegates to the commissions and ad hoc commissions of the Federation and to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation. An affiliate shall encourage its members to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. 3.4 In the case of an application received from a group or organisation in a country which already has one or more member associations, these associations shall be informed by the Council of the application and their comments sought. 3.5 A group wishing to become an affiliate shall make an application or organisation to the Council which will consider it and notify its decision to the applicant and to the General Assembly. Under normal conditions an affiliate must withdraw from membership consequent on the disciplines it represents becoming represented within the Federation by a member association from the same country. 4.0 CORPORATE MEMBERS 4.1 An organisation, institution or agency wishing to become a corporate member shall make an application to the Council which will consider it and step towards the development of an association which can eventually become a member association. Governmental and regional bodies can be admitted to affiliate membership, if they fulfil the other criteria of membership. 3.3 An affiliate shall be entitled to nominate a correspondent (a non-voting delegate) to each commission and ad hoc commission of the Federation and to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation. An affiliate shall encourage its members to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. 3.4 In the case of an application received from a group or organisation in a country which already has one or more member associations, these associations shall be informed by the Council of the application and their comments sought. 3.5 A group or organisation wishing to become an affiliate shall make an application to the Council which will consider it and notify the applicant and the General Assembly of its decision. Under normal conditions an affiliate must withdraw from membership consequent on the disciplines it represents becoming represented within the Federation by a member association from the same country. 4.0 CORPORATE MEMBERS 4.1 An organisation, institution or agency wishing to become a corporate member shall make an application to the Council which will consider it and Amendment to clarify the policy adopted by the General Assembly that governmental (and regional) organisations are encouraged to join the Federation as affiliate members. Technical correction to follow the current custom. Technical correction Most affiliate members are willing to stay members even after a member association is established and joins the Federation. It will be left open for the Council to decide whether an affiliate should withdraw its membership in the case that a new member association joins the Federation. 12/43
notify its decision to the applicant and to the General Assembly. 4.2 A corporate member shall be entitled to contribute to the work of the commissions and ad hoc commissions of the Federation, to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation and to promote its products and services through the medium of the Federation. Corporate members representatives shall be encouraged to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. 5.0 ACADEMIC MEMBERS 5.1 An organisation, institution or agency wishing to become an academic member shall make an application to the Council which will consider it, and notify its decision to the applicant and to the General Assembly. 5.2 An academic member shall be entitled to contribute to the work of the commissions and ad hoc commissions of the Federation, to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation and to promote its educational and research activities through the medium of the Federation, including the Federation s surveying education data base. Academic members representatives shall be encouraged to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. notify the applicant and the General Assembly of its decision. 4.2 A corporate member shall be entitled to contribute to the work of the Federation, to nominate a correspondent (a nonvoting delegate) to each commission and ad hoc commission of the Federation, to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation and to promote its products and services through the medium of the Federation. Corporate members representatives shall be encouraged to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. 5.0 ACADEMIC MEMBERS 5.1 An organisation, institution or agency wishing to become an academic member shall make an application to the Council which will consider it, and notify the applicant and the General Assembly of its decision. 5.2 An academic member shall be entitled to nominate a correspondent (a non-voting delegate) to each commission and ad hoc commission of the Federation, to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation and to promote its educational and research activities through the medium of the Federation, including the Federation s surveying education data base. Academic members representatives shall be encouraged to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. Technical correction in accordance to the current tradition. Technical correction in accordance to the current tradition. 6.0 CORRESPONDENTS 6.0 CORRESPONDENTS 6.1 A correspondent shall be a senior member of the profession whose activities bring him or her into contact with more than one 6.1 A correspondent shall be a senior member of the profession whose activities bring him or her into contact with more than one 13/43
discipline of surveying. There shall be no more than one correspondent per country. 6.2 Correspondents shall be entitled to contribute to the work of the commissions and ad hoc commissions of the Federation and to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation and have a duty to make this material available to surveyors and others in their countries. Correspondents and other surveyors in the countries they represent shall be encouraged to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. 6.3 The admission of a correspondent should normally be a step towards the development of groups or associations in the same country which can eventually become affiliates or member associations. 6.4 The admission of a correspondent shall be decided by the Council and reported to the General Assembly. 7.0 HONORARY PRESIDENT AND HONORARY MEMBER 7.1 Nominations for these appointments shall be made by a member association or the Council which will consider them and submit them to a vote of the General Assembly. 7.2 Honorary presidents and honorary members shall be kept informed about the activities of discipline of surveying. There shall be no more than one correspondent per country. 6.2 Correspondents shall be entitled to contribute to the work of the commissions and ad hoc commissions of the Federation and to receive all material disseminated in the name of the Federation and have a duty to make this material available to surveyors and others in their countries. Correspondents and other surveyors in the countries they represent shall be encouraged to participate in the Federation s technical meetings. 6.3 The admission of a correspondent should normally be a step towards the development of groups or associations in the same country which can eventually become affiliates or member associations. 6.4 The admission of a correspondent shall be decided by the Council and reported to the General Assembly. A correspondent must withdraw from membership consequent on the country it represents within the Federation becoming a member association, an affiliate or an academic member from the same country. 7.0 HONORARY PRESIDENT AND HONORARY MEMBER 7.1 Nominations for honorary president and honorary member shall be made by a member association or the Council which will consider them and submit them to a vote of the General Assembly. 7.2 Honorary presidents and honorary members shall be kept informed about the activities of Technical correction in accordance to the current tradition. 14/43
the Federation and welcomed at meetings of the General Assembly. the Federation and welcomed at meetings of the General Assembly. 8.0 OFFICE 8.0 OFFICE 8.1 The Office of the Federation is registered in Copenhagen, municipality of Frederiksberg. 8.1 The Office of the Federation is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Technical correction in accordance to the current situation. 9.0. THE COUNCIL 9.0. THE COUNCIL 9.1 The president is elected by the General Assembly in the year of a Congress. Each nomination shall be made by the member association of which the nominee is a member. The Council will write to member associations asking for nominations and giving the closing date for their receipt by the Office. This will normally be six months prior to the General Assembly. 9.2 The four vice presidents are elected by the General Assembly. The election will take place on a phased basis so that two posts are filled at the General Assembly held during a congress year and two posts at the Assembly held two years later. Each nomination shall be made by the member association of which the nominee is a member. The Council will write to member associations asking for nominations and giving the closing date for their receipt by the Office. This will normally be six months prior to the General Assembly. 9.3 A member association can nominate a new candidate or renominate a previously unsuccessful candidate whenever 9.1 The president is elected by the General Assembly in the year of a Congress. Each nomination shall be made by the member association of which the nominee is a member. The Council will write to member associations asking for nominations and giving the closing date for their receipt by the Office. This will normally be four months prior to the General Assembly. 9.2 The four vice presidents are elected by the General Assembly. The election will take place on a phased basis so that two posts are filled at the General Assembly held during a congress year and two posts at the Assembly held two years later. Each nomination shall be made by the member association of which the nominee is a member. The Council will write to member associations asking for nominations and giving the closing date for their receipt by the Office. This will normally be four months prior to the General Assembly. 9.3 A member association can nominate a new candidate or renominate a previously unsuccessful candidate whenever The time will be shortened from six to four months after the Nomination Review Group process has been discontinued. The time will be shortened from six to four months after the Nomination Review Group process has been discontinued. This paragraph is not valid any longer after the nomination review group has been discontinued. 15/43
nominations are called for the office of president or vice president. 9.4 Deleted. (Adopted by the General Assembly 13 May 2007) 9.5 The Council shall prepare a template document specifying the background information required from each candidate for any open post on the Council. This document shall be available on the FIG website. Additional information may be provided at the discretion of the candidate and member association. All nominations must be accompanied by a letter from the candidate consenting to the nomination together with a completed template document. (Adopted by the General Assembly 13 May 2007) 9.6 The General Assembly shall vote for each candidate of their choice. The first vote shall be between all candidates for the post in question. If no single candidate for that post gains an absolute majority of the votes cast, a second vote will be held between the three candidates that have the most votes. If there is no absolute majority a final vote will take place between the two candidates that have gained the largest number of votes in the second round. In the event of a tie on that vote, the successful candidate shall be decided by the drawing of lots by the President. (Adopted by the General Assembly 13 May 2007) 9.7 The Council shall meet whenever necessary and at least twice year. nominations are called for the office of president or vice president. 9.3 The Council shall prepare a template document specifying the background information required from each candidate for any open post on the Council. This document shall be available on the FIG web site. Additional information may be provided at the discretion of the candidate and member association. All nominations must be accompanied by a letter from the candidate consenting to the nomination together with a completed template document. 9.4 The General Assembly shall vote for each candidate of their choice. The first vote shall be between all candidates for the post in question. If no single candidate for that post gains an absolute majority of the votes cast, a second vote will be held between the three candidates that have the most votes. If there is no absolute majority a final vote will take place between the two candidates that have gained the largest number of votes in the second round. In the event of a tie on that vote, the final decision shall be made by selecting a name by blind ballot. 9.5 The Council shall meet whenever necessary and at least twice a year. The Council may conduct meetings electronically or by telephone conference call. Technical correction. Technical correction in accordance to the current situation and to formally allow new ways of organising meetings. 16/43
9.8 The Council shall develop and ensure the implementation of the policy of the Federation and seek approval for the Federation s plan of work from the General Assembly. It shall prepare and submit to the General Assembly for approval annual budgets and statements of account and ensure that professional audits are conducted annually. It shall execute contracts to maintain and staff the Office, lay down the responsibilities of the Office and monitor its performance. 10.0 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 10.1 The Federation shall finance its activities from fees payable by its members; meetings, publications and other revenuegenerating activities; grants and subsidies; special levies; and gifts and legacies. 10.2 Changes to levels of fees set by the General Assembly must be approved by the General Assembly during the calendar year that occurs two years ahead of the one in which the changes are to take effect. 10.3 In the case of a member expelled for non-payment of fees, membership can be restored on payment of the arrears by the decision of the Council. 9.6 The Council shall develop and ensure the implementation of the policy of the Federation and seek approval for the Federation s work plan from the General Assembly. It shall prepare and submit to the General Assembly for approval annual budgets and statements of account and ensure that professional audits are conducted annually. It shall execute contracts to maintain and staff the Office, lay down the responsibilities of the Office and monitor its performance. The Council can delegate some of these tasks to the President or Vice President(s). 10.0 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 10.1 The Federation shall finance its activities from fees payable by its members; meetings, publications and other revenuegenerating activities; grants and subsidies; special levies; and gifts and legacies. 10.2 Changes to levels of fees set by the General Assembly must be approved by the General Assembly during the calendar year that occurs two years ahead of the one in which the changes are to take effect. 10.3 In the case of a member expelled for non-payment of fees, membership can be restored on payment of the arrears by the decision of the Council. This change gives the Council more flexibility in organising daily administration e.g. in relation to the office and its staff; it is also in line with the current customs. 11.0 COMMISSIONS 11.0 COMMISSIONS 11.1 Commissions shall be established to further the technical and professional work of the Federation. Between them they shall cover all the activities listed 11.1 Commissions shall be established to further the technical and professional work of the Federation. Between them they shall cover all the activities listed 17/43
in the definition of a surveyor. The terms of reference of the commissions and the duration of their work shall be decided by a vote of the General Assembly so that together they shall be able to anticipate and respond to market trends and client demand. 11.2 A commission shall be comprised of delegates appointed by the member associations and affiliates. Each member association or affiliate shall be entitled to appoint one delegate to each commission, who will be expected to attend, as a minimum, at least one congress and, whenever possible, technical meetings organised by the commission in the intervening years. It is, however, recognised that much of the work of a commission will be conducted by correspondence. 11.3 Correspondents, corporate members, academic members or other persons appointed by commission chairs may contribute to the work of the commissions but not to their administration. 11.4 Each commission shall be presided over by a chair who shall take office at the conclusion of a congress and serve until the conclusion of the next congress. The appointment of chairs of commissions shall be decided by a vote of the General Assembly. In the case of each commission, nominations may be made either by the current chair on behalf of the commission or by member associations. The nominations shall be called for at least six months in advance of the General in the definition of a surveyor. The terms of reference of the commissions and the duration of their work shall be decided by a vote of the General Assembly so that together they shall be able to anticipate and respond to market trends and client demand. 11.2 A commission shall be comprised of delegates appointed by the member associations and correspondents (non-voting delegates) appointed by other members. Each member association or affiliate shall be entitled to appoint one delegate to each commission, who will be expected to attend, as a minimum, at least one congress or a working week and, whenever possible, technical meetings organised by the commission in the intervening years. It is, however, recognised that much of the work of a commission will be conducted by correspondence. 11.3 Affiliates, corporate members and academic members shall be entitled to appoint one correspondent (non-voting delegate) to each commission. Correspondents and other persons appointed by commission chairs may contribute to the work of the commissions but not to their administration. 11.4 Each commission shall be presided over by a chair who shall take office at the start of the year following a congress and serve for a four year term. The election of chairs of commissions shall be decided by a vote of the General Assembly. In the case of each commission, nominations may be made either by the current chair on behalf of the commission or by a member associations. Nominations shall normally be called for at least four months in advance of the General Assembly Technical correction in accordance to the current tradition in which all other members than member associations are allowed to appoint correspondents. Technical correction Technical correction in accordance to the current tradition in which all other members than member associations are allowed to appoint correspondent. (nonvoting delegates) to commissions. Correction is made to harmonise the term of office of the Council and commissions. Nominations will be allowed only by member associations. Commission chairs have not used and are not willing to use this right, so it is removed. Time-schedule for nominations is 18/43
Assembly at which the appointments are to be made to enable the Council to ensure that the nominees command the support of their member associations and the relevant commissions. A nominee shall preferably have played an active part in the activities of the commission for which he or she is being nominated as chair and shall have demonstrated possession of the personal and professional capabilities needed to lead the work of the commission. In addition, the Council shall assure itself as to the nominees practical availability for service and that they have sufficient financial and administrative support. In the event of no nomination being received for the chair of a particular commission, the Council shall take such action as may be needed to ensure that the position is filled. 11.5 No one country shall normally hold a chair of the same commission for two consecutive terms. 11.6 Each commission chair shall attend and submit a report to each meeting of the General Assembly and may participate in debate but shall not have voting rights. 11.7 The Council shall promulgate guidance notes for commission chairs. 11.8 The appointment of chairelect shall be decided by a vote of the General Assembly at the meeting which takes place two years prior to the General Assembly at which chairs are elected. In the case of each commission nominations may be made either by the chair on behalf of the commission or by member associations. The nominations at which the elections are to be held to enable the Council to ensure that the nominees command the support of their member associations and the relevant commissions. A nominee shall preferably have played an active part in the activities of the commission for which he or she is being nominated as chair, and shall have demonstrated possession of the personal and professional capabilities needed to lead the work of the commission. In addition, the Council shall assure itself as to the nominees practical availability for service and that they have sufficient financial and administrative support. In the event of no nomination being received for the chair of a particular commission, the Council shall take such action as may be needed to ensure that the position is filled. 11.5 No one member association shall normally hold a chair of the same commission for two consecutive terms. 11.6 Each commission chair shall attend and submit a report to each meeting of the General Assembly, and may participate in debate but shall not have voting rights. 11.7 The Council shall promulgate guidance notes for commission chairs. 11.8 The election of chair-elect shall be decided by a vote of the General Assembly at the meeting which takes place two years prior to the General Assembly at which chairs are elected. In the case of each commission nominations may be made by the chair on behalf of the commission or by a member associations. Nominations shall normally be harmonised with the procedure in council elections. Technical correction. Nominations will be allowed only by member associations. Commission chairs have not used and are not willing to use this 19/43