THE IRISH DANISH SOCIETY

AALBORG

BY-LAWS FOR THE IRISH-DANISH SOCIETY

Approved at Annual General Meeting 16/3 1996

1) Name

The name of the Society is "The Irish-Danish Society"

2) Purpose

a)     To establish friendship ties between Irish and Danish citizens - principally those residing in Northern Jutland

b)    To form closer ties between Irish citizens residing in Northern Jutland

c)     To develop cultural, social and general interests between Ireland and Northern Jutland

3) Areas of interest

The geographical areas of interest of the Society are Ireland and the area of North Jutland

The Society is neutral regarding matters of politics and religion.

4) Rights of membership

Anyone with an interest in Ireland, its people and culture can be granted membership,

5) Membership fee

The membership fee is laid down at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the yearly basis and is issued by Giro. All paying members receive information about the planned activities of the Society and are eligible to participate in same.

6) Authority 

The AGM is the Society's highest authority. The Ordinary General Meeting is held in March, and the Agenda is circulated four weeks in advance and includes the following points:

1. Committee's Report

2. Accounts

3. Membership Fee

4. Proposals

5. Election of the Committee Members

6. Election of Auditor and reserve member

7. Other Business

Proposals for the AGM should reach the Committee not later than 2 weeks before the AGM. The members will receive a copy of the proposals from the Committee prior to the AGM.

7) Committee

The Committee comprises:

- Chairman

- Treasurer

- Secretary

- Two Committee Members

The Chairman is elected for a two-year periode. The Treasurer is first elected for a one-year period and thereafter for a two-year period.

The Secretary, two Committee Members and a 1st and 2nd reserve member are elected for one year at a time. Auditor and reserve member are elected for one year at a time.

The Committee constitutes itself at the first Committee Meeting after the AGM

8) Annual General Meeting 

The AGM is held in March and the members are summoned four weeks in advance.

9) Statute Amendments 

Amendments and additions to the By-laws of the Society can take place when at least two thirds of those assembled at the AGM vote for the proposal.

10) Abolition of the Society 

The Society can be abolished if at least two thirds of the registered members so vote at a legally recognized Extraordinary General Meeting. After abolition, the funds of the Society will be donated to the charitable organizations in accordance with the judgement of the Committee. The records of the Minutes of the Meeting will be presented to the Local History Archives for Aalborg Kommune.