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''This is an informal translation of the bylaws. The version in French is legally binding.'' | |||
= TITLE I – Name and Registered Office = | |||
== Article 1 == | |||
The association is named '''"Wolfplex Hackerspace"'''. | |||
== Article 2 == | |||
Its registered office is established at '''14 rue de la Science, 6000 Charleroi''', in the judicial district of Charleroi. | |||
It may be moved by a simple decision of the Board of Directors or the General Assembly. | |||
= | = TITLE II – Purpose and Duration = | ||
Article | == Article 3 == | ||
The purpose of the association is the '''transmission of knowledge''', particularly in the fields of '''computing, technology, science, and digital arts'''. | |||
The association may undertake any actions directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may, in particular, assist and engage in any activity similar or complementary to its purpose. | |||
==== | == Article 4 == | ||
The association is established for an '''unlimited duration'''. | |||
= TITLE III – Members = | |||
== Article 5 == | |||
The association consists of '''full members''' and '''associate members'''. | |||
The minimum number of full members shall not be less than three. | |||
Article | == Article 6 == | ||
The following are full members: | |||
* The signatories of these bylaws; | |||
* Any associate member who, sponsored by at least two full members, is admitted as such by consensus of the General Assembly or, if consensus cannot be reached, by a two-thirds majority of the votes present. | |||
==== | == Article 6 bis == | ||
If, during a General Assembly, the conditions of Article 6 cannot be met, the Assembly may, by a two-thirds majority, accept any new full member. | |||
Article | == Article 7 == | ||
Any person wishing to become an associate member must submit a written request to the Board of Directors, which will consider the application at its next meeting. | |||
The Board’s decision may be appealed by the applicant in writing to the General Assembly, which shall decide without appeal. | |||
The Board's decisions must be justified; those of the General Assembly need not be. | |||
All decisions are communicated in writing to the applicant. | |||
A rejected candidate may only reapply '''after one year''' unless: | |||
* Recommended by two full members, | |||
* Or three members (full or associate), | |||
* Or by the Board of Directors. | |||
In these cases, the waiting period is '''reduced to six weeks'''. | |||
Article 8 | == Article 8 == | ||
Associate members may resign at any time by sending written notice to the Board of Directors. | |||
Full members may resign under the following conditions: | |||
* A '''three-month notice''', which may be shortened by the Board upon a motivated request or in case of force majeure. | |||
* Fulfillment of prior commitments during the notice period, or taking steps to find a replacement. | |||
Any full or associate member who fails to pay the membership fee within one month of a written reminder is considered to have resigned. | |||
The Board may suspend any member, pending a decision by the General Assembly, who has committed a serious breach of the bylaws or the code of honor and decorum. | |||
= | = TITLE IV – Membership Fees = | ||
Article 9 | == Article 9 == | ||
Both full and associate members shall pay an '''annual membership fee''', which may differ. | |||
This fee is set by the General Assembly and shall not exceed: | |||
* '''€1,200''' for a natural person; | |||
* For legal entities: the highest of the following three amounts: | |||
** 5% of turnover, | |||
** 2% of profits, | |||
** €10,000. | |||
= TITLE V – General Assembly = | |||
== Article 10 == | |||
The General Assembly is composed of all '''full members''' and is chaired by a member of the Board. | |||
Article | == Article 11 == | ||
The General Assembly may: | |||
* Amend the bylaws and dissolve the association; | |||
* Appoint and dismiss board members; | |||
* Annually approve budgets and accounts; | |||
* Exercise any other legal or statutory powers. | |||
Article | == Article 12 == | ||
# | # Full members are convened by the Board of Directors. | ||
# | # They may be represented by another member (full or associate) via written proxy, or by any other person with a proxy approved by the Board. A member may only hold one proxy. | ||
# | # Written convocations with the agenda must be sent or published at least '''eight working days''' before the meeting. | ||
# | # Associate members may freely attend the General Assembly. | ||
# Non-members may attend unless a '''motivated objection''' is raised by consensus of full members present. | |||
# Only full members hold voting rights and are counted in determining consensus. | |||
Article | == Article 13 == | ||
Items not on the agenda may be discussed if there is consensus among full members. Otherwise, they are deferred to the next Assembly. | |||
Article | == Article 14 == | ||
All decisions are recorded in a '''minutes register''' maintained by the Board and made '''electronically accessible''' to all members. | |||
= TITLE VI – Board of Directors = | |||
==== | == Article 15 == | ||
The association is governed by a '''Board of Directors''' composed of '''3 to 8 members''' elected from among the full members by the General Assembly, except where the law allows a board of two. | |||
The board meets validly when at least half of its members are present or represented. | |||
== Article 16 == | |||
Term of office is '''five years'''. Vacancies are filled by a replacement who completes the original term. Outgoing members are eligible for re-election. | |||
Article 16 - | == Article 16 bis == | ||
The General Assembly may dismiss the Board by a '''two-thirds majority'''. This must be listed on the agenda. | |||
Article 17 | == Article 17 == | ||
Board decisions are made by '''consensus'''. If consensus cannot be reached, decisions are taken by a '''majority vote''' of those present or represented. | |||
Article 18 | == Article 18 == | ||
The Board has the '''widest powers of management and administration'''. All matters not explicitly reserved by law or these bylaws fall under its authority. | |||
Article 19 | == Article 19 == | ||
The Board may delegate, under its responsibility: | |||
* Daily management to one of its members or a third party; | |||
* Representation of the association to one of its members or a third party. | |||
Any delegated director may individually and validly represent the association. | |||
Article 20 | == Article 20 == | ||
Legal acts binding the association (other than daily management) require the signature of '''two board members''', unless otherwise delegated. No proof of their authority is required. | |||
= | = TITLE VII – Internal Rules = | ||
Article 21 | == Article 21 == | ||
Internal rules may be proposed by the Board to the General Assembly. Amendments require either: | |||
* Consensus; | |||
* Or, if consensus is not reached, a '''simple majority''' of those present or represented. | |||
= | = TITLE VIII – Miscellaneous Provisions = | ||
Article 22 | == Article 22 == | ||
The fiscal year begins on '''January 1st''' and ends on '''December 31st'''. | |||
Article 23 | == Article 23 == | ||
The accounts and budget are approved at the '''ordinary General Assembly''', held annually on the '''second Tuesday of March'''. | |||
Article 24 | == Article 24 == | ||
In case of dissolution, the General Assembly shall: | |||
* Appoint one or more liquidators; | |||
* Define their powers; | |||
* Designate the destination of the net assets, which must go to a non-profit with a '''similar purpose'''. | |||
[[Catégorie:Wolfplex Hackerspace ASBL]] | [[Catégorie:Wolfplex Hackerspace ASBL]] |
Version actuelle datée du 30 juillet 2025 à 15:03
This is an informal translation of the bylaws. The version in French is legally binding.
TITLE I – Name and Registered Office
Article 1
The association is named "Wolfplex Hackerspace".
Article 2
Its registered office is established at 14 rue de la Science, 6000 Charleroi, in the judicial district of Charleroi.
It may be moved by a simple decision of the Board of Directors or the General Assembly.
TITLE II – Purpose and Duration
Article 3
The purpose of the association is the transmission of knowledge, particularly in the fields of computing, technology, science, and digital arts.
The association may undertake any actions directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may, in particular, assist and engage in any activity similar or complementary to its purpose.
Article 4
The association is established for an unlimited duration.
TITLE III – Members
Article 5
The association consists of full members and associate members. The minimum number of full members shall not be less than three.
Article 6
The following are full members:
- The signatories of these bylaws;
- Any associate member who, sponsored by at least two full members, is admitted as such by consensus of the General Assembly or, if consensus cannot be reached, by a two-thirds majority of the votes present.
Article 6 bis
If, during a General Assembly, the conditions of Article 6 cannot be met, the Assembly may, by a two-thirds majority, accept any new full member.
Article 7
Any person wishing to become an associate member must submit a written request to the Board of Directors, which will consider the application at its next meeting. The Board’s decision may be appealed by the applicant in writing to the General Assembly, which shall decide without appeal.
The Board's decisions must be justified; those of the General Assembly need not be. All decisions are communicated in writing to the applicant. A rejected candidate may only reapply after one year unless:
- Recommended by two full members,
- Or three members (full or associate),
- Or by the Board of Directors.
In these cases, the waiting period is reduced to six weeks.
Article 8
Associate members may resign at any time by sending written notice to the Board of Directors.
Full members may resign under the following conditions:
- A three-month notice, which may be shortened by the Board upon a motivated request or in case of force majeure.
- Fulfillment of prior commitments during the notice period, or taking steps to find a replacement.
Any full or associate member who fails to pay the membership fee within one month of a written reminder is considered to have resigned.
The Board may suspend any member, pending a decision by the General Assembly, who has committed a serious breach of the bylaws or the code of honor and decorum.
TITLE IV – Membership Fees
Article 9
Both full and associate members shall pay an annual membership fee, which may differ. This fee is set by the General Assembly and shall not exceed:
- €1,200 for a natural person;
- For legal entities: the highest of the following three amounts:
- 5% of turnover,
- 2% of profits,
- €10,000.
TITLE V – General Assembly
Article 10
The General Assembly is composed of all full members and is chaired by a member of the Board.
Article 11
The General Assembly may:
- Amend the bylaws and dissolve the association;
- Appoint and dismiss board members;
- Annually approve budgets and accounts;
- Exercise any other legal or statutory powers.
Article 12
- Full members are convened by the Board of Directors.
- They may be represented by another member (full or associate) via written proxy, or by any other person with a proxy approved by the Board. A member may only hold one proxy.
- Written convocations with the agenda must be sent or published at least eight working days before the meeting.
- Associate members may freely attend the General Assembly.
- Non-members may attend unless a motivated objection is raised by consensus of full members present.
- Only full members hold voting rights and are counted in determining consensus.
Article 13
Items not on the agenda may be discussed if there is consensus among full members. Otherwise, they are deferred to the next Assembly.
Article 14
All decisions are recorded in a minutes register maintained by the Board and made electronically accessible to all members.
TITLE VI – Board of Directors
Article 15
The association is governed by a Board of Directors composed of 3 to 8 members elected from among the full members by the General Assembly, except where the law allows a board of two.
The board meets validly when at least half of its members are present or represented.
Article 16
Term of office is five years. Vacancies are filled by a replacement who completes the original term. Outgoing members are eligible for re-election.
Article 16 bis
The General Assembly may dismiss the Board by a two-thirds majority. This must be listed on the agenda.
Article 17
Board decisions are made by consensus. If consensus cannot be reached, decisions are taken by a majority vote of those present or represented.
Article 18
The Board has the widest powers of management and administration. All matters not explicitly reserved by law or these bylaws fall under its authority.
Article 19
The Board may delegate, under its responsibility:
- Daily management to one of its members or a third party;
- Representation of the association to one of its members or a third party.
Any delegated director may individually and validly represent the association.
Article 20
Legal acts binding the association (other than daily management) require the signature of two board members, unless otherwise delegated. No proof of their authority is required.
TITLE VII – Internal Rules
Article 21
Internal rules may be proposed by the Board to the General Assembly. Amendments require either:
- Consensus;
- Or, if consensus is not reached, a simple majority of those present or represented.
TITLE VIII – Miscellaneous Provisions
Article 22
The fiscal year begins on January 1st and ends on December 31st.
Article 23
The accounts and budget are approved at the ordinary General Assembly, held annually on the second Tuesday of March.
Article 24
In case of dissolution, the General Assembly shall:
- Appoint one or more liquidators;
- Define their powers;
- Designate the destination of the net assets, which must go to a non-profit with a similar purpose.