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THE "INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR
OUTCOME-BASED EVALUATION AND
RESEARCH ON FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES"
STATUTE
Article I. Name and Seat The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR OUTCOME-BASED EVALUATION AND RESEARCH ON FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES (I.A.) is constituted and legally located in Padova at the Fondazione "E. Zancan" in Via Vescovado 66, with auxiliary locations in Boston at Boston College, Chestnut Hill and in Malosco (TN) at the Centro Studi "E. Zancan" in Viale Alpino 8.
The I.A. is a non-profit organisation and it has an indefinite duration. | Article II. Institutional Aims | | 1. | The I.A., in order to promote evaluation of services for children and families, pursues the following aims: |
| 1. | to promote cross-national research and comparisons on theories, methods and techniques for outcome-based evaluation and research, |
| 2. | to facilitate the exchange of experiences and knowledge on these subjects through meetings, seminars and international workshops and using publications and sharing knowledge through the web, |
| 3. | to conduct research and studies on outcome-based evaluation, |
| 4. | to disseminate the findings of experimentation and studies. | | 2. | The I.A. is forbidden to pursue activities that are different from those listed above. Nevertheless, the I.A. could pursue activities directly connected to the institutional ones or that are necessary for integrating them, with respect to the Decree 22.12.1986 n. 917 and its subsequent modifications and integrations. In order to reach its goals, the I.A. works at the international level and in the member countries. | Article III. Finances The I.A. pursues its institutional aims through:
a. tangible assets and real estate properties,
b. annual subscriptions,
c. contributions by public institutions and other judicial subjects, and by public funding campaign, as legally permitted,
d. proceeds deriving from its activities, legacies and donations.
Article IV. Organisation Responsible for the I.A. are:
a. the President,
b. the Board of Trustees,
c. the General Assembly,
d. the Hon. Treasurer,
e. the Committee of external Auditors Article V. President The President of the Board of Trustees is also President of the I.A. and, as such, of the General Assembly. The President is elected by the Board of Trustees, during the initiation session, by secret scrutiny and with the majority of those voting. The President shall be elected for the same period as the Board of Trustees and is eligible for re-election. Article VI. President's duties
The President of the Board of Trustees is the legal representative of the I.A. in relations with other persons, other organizations, and the legal system. The President will be responsible for:
a. establishing the agenda of the Board of Trustees and the General Assembly,
b. calling and chairing the meeting of the Board of Trustees,
c. implementing the deliberations of the Board of Trustees,
d. calling and chairing the General Assembly,
e. developing every activity aimed at pursuing the institutional aims of the I.A.,
f. guaranteeing supervision of the moral and economic development of the I.A.,
g. assuming, in case of emergency and when it is not possible to summon the Board in a timely way, the decisions that are necessary and urgent for the proper functioning of the I.A., subject to ratification by the Board of Trustees.
In case of absence or temporary impediment of the President, the vice-president or other delegated person from the Board of Trustees will act as substitute President. | Article VII. Board of Trustees | | 1. | The Board of Trustees includes 5-7 members, including the President, who are appointed by the General Assembly. The members of the Board of Trustees are elected for a period of 3 years, starting from the date that the Board was established. The Board of Trustees is installed upon convocation by the outgoing President. | | 2. | In case of resignation or failure by a member of the Board of Trustees to carry out her or his responsibilities, he/she is substituted by the first not-elected candidate; if it is not possible to appoint a non-elected candidate, there will be a new election by the General Assembly.
Trustees appointed as substitutes remain on the Board until expiration of their terms.
Resignation and/or lack of involvement by the majority of the members of the Board of Trustees signify termination of the entire Board. | | 3. | The Board of Trustees is responsible for ordinary ad extraordinary administration related to the management of the I.A., except for the duties legally reserved to the General Assembly. | | 4. | The Hon. Treasurer is delegated to fulfil all duties related to the ordinary accountability of the I.A. | | 5. | The Board of Trustees meets at least once a year for approval of the balance sheet; in addition, it meets every time it is needed or required by the President or by a written and justifiable request by at least three Trustees.
The meeting is called by the President, if necessary in a different location, via registered mail, fax or email, sent to the members at least 8 days before the meeting, and containing the agenda.
The deliberations of the Board of Trustees are valid with votes of half plus one of its members and with the favourable vote of the majority. In case of a tie, the vote of the President prevails. | | 6. | The Board of Trustees is responsible for: |
| a. | determining the membership fees to be approved by the General Assembly, |
| b. | approving the balance sheet, |
| c. | approving the programme of activities |
| d. | deliberating the acceptance of new members, |
| e. | appointing, if necessary, a vice-president. | | 7. | Board meetings may be conducted via the web. In this case, it is necessary to identify all the participants and their linking points; to give each member the opportunity to express orally his/her point of view, to read and transmit the documents; and to maintain the context of the review and the deliberations.
The location of the meeting is considered to be where the President and the Board secretary are located. | Article VIII. Membership Each person who shares the aims and pays the annual fees within the terms established by the Board of Trustees can be member of the I.A..
These who do not pay the annual fees for at least 2 years and those who commit serious crimes against the law or in violation of this constitution are no longer members of the I.A.
Termination of membership is determined by the Board of Trustees.
| Article IX. General Assembly | | 1. | The General Assembly consists of all members. | | 2. | The General Assembly is convened by the President, whenever it is necessary or when it is requested by one tenth of all members. The General Assembly can be convened in a location other than the headquarters.
The General Assembly is convened at least once a year before July.
The call for the meeting is done via written letter to each member at least 8 days before the meeting day, indicating the location and the agenda. | | 3. | A member cannot be represented by others at the General Assembly. Each member has one vote. | | 4. | To assure the validity of the constitution of the General Assembly and its deliberations in the initial meeting, it is necessary that at least half of the members are present and that decisions are approved by a majority of votes. In subsequent sessions, the General Assembly is valid whatever number of members is present and it deliberates with the majority of votes. | | 5. | For deliberations concerning the modification of the Constitution, the favourable vote of three quarters of members present is necessary; for deliberations concerning dissolution of the I.A., the favourable vote of at least three quarters of the Association's members is required. | | 6. | The General Assembly deliberates with regards to: |
| - | approving the balance sheet, |
| - | appointing the Board of Trustees, |
| - | appointing the Committee of External Auditors, |
| - | approving and modifying the Constitution and its rules, |
| - | dissolving the I.A., |
| - | any other subject that the Board submits. | | 7. | The deliberations of the General Assembly, written on minutes and signed by the President, are deposited in the headquarters of the I.A. and available to all members. | Article X. Director The Board of Trustees can appoint a Director who is responsible for implementing the Association's programme, with the same term as that of the Board which appointed the Director. The Director can be re-appointed. Article XI. Committee of external Auditors
The Committee of external Auditors is appointed by the General Assembly. It is a three-members Committee, with appropriate professional skills, and two substitutes who are not Association members, with a three-year term. Their duty is to check the performance of management in relation to the law and the Constitution, along with preparing an annual report upon approval of the balance sheet. | Article XII. Balance Sheet | | 1. | The financial year closes on December 31 of each year. Before July 30 the Board of Trustees submits to the General Assembly the financial account for the previous year. | | 2. | The plan for the financial account, prepared by the Board of Trustees, must be deposited at the location of the I.A. at least 15 days before the General Assembly is convened for its approval and must remain available to the membership. | | 3. | Eventual profits must be used exclusively for pursuing activities described in Article II. | | 4. | Profits or funds, monetary reserves or capital will not be expended, directly or indirectly, during the life of the I.A., except as provided by law. The administrative functions, including those of the President of the Board of Trustees, the Auditors, and the President of the Committee of external Auditors, are provided gratis. | Article XIII. Extinction and devolution of properties
In case of extinction, for any reason, of the I.A., its properties are devolved to initiatives with aims similar to those delineated in Article II.
Article XIV. General Rules
The Civil Code and the law in force must be followed for anything not covered in this constitution. FOUNDING MEMBERS
1. Barber, Jim (University of Toronto, Canada)
2. Barth, Richard (University of North Carolina, Usa)
3. Berry, Marianne (University of Kansas, Usa)
4. Biehal, Nina (University of York, United Kingdom)
5. Brandon, Marianne (University of East Anglia, United Kingdom)
6. Canali, Cinzia (Fondazione "E. Zancan", Italy)
7. Chaskin, Robert (University of Chicago, Usa)
8. Colombo, Dario Angelo (Comune di Cinisello Balsamo, Italy)
9. Ezell, Mark (University of Kansas, Usa)
10. Fernandez, Elizabeth (University of New South Wales, Australia)
11. Grietens, Hans (University of Leuven, Belgium)
12. John, Karen (University of Bristol, United Kingdom)
13. Lightburn, Anita (Smith College, Usa)
14. Maluccio, Anthony N. (Boston College, Usa)
15. McAuley, Colette (Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland)
16. McNamara, Patricia M. (La Trobe University, Australia)
17. Monzani, Adriana (Azienda per i Servizi Sanitari 2 Gorizia, Italy)
18. Palacio, Quintin Ercilia (Université du Quebec à Trois-Rivieres, Canada)
19. Piening, Suzanne (Boston College, Usa)
20. Quinton, David (University of Bristol, United Kingdom)
21. Rose, Wendy (The Open University, United Kingdom)
22. Spath, Robin (University of Connecticut, Usa)
23. Thoburn, June (University of East Anglia, United Kingdom)
24. Vecchiato, Tiziano (Fondazione "E. Zancan", Italy)
25. Ward, Harriet (Loughborough University, United Kingdom)
26. Warren-Adamson, Chris (University of Southampton, United Kingdom)
27. Whittaker, James K. (University of Washington, Usa)
28. Zeira, Anat (Hebrew University, Israel)
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