Specialized Committees

Article 14 - Constitution and composition

These Committees are made up of at least three members, designated by the Executive Committee for terms of three years. The Governing Board also designates the Presidents of the Specialized Committees.

Article 15 - Organization

The Specialized Committees meet when necessary without special notification.

The decisions of the Specialized Committees are taken by majority vote. In the case of a tie vote, the vote of the President will be decisive.

The members of the Specialized Committees can be remunerated for their activity.

Article 16 - Duties

These Committees will advise the Governing Board and the Executive Committee on specific projects. They shall make recommendations concerning the different areas of activity of the Foundation.

These areas can deal with:

- the organization of teaching, training and Continuing Medical Education (Editorial Committee),
- the organization of the network of experts,
- the technical surveillance, etc …

The number of Specialized Committees is not limited.  

Article 17 - Representation of the Foundation

The Foundation is represented before a third party by the individual signature of the President of the Board, or by the joint signature of two other members of the Board, either the Vice President, the Secretary or the Treasurer.
The Board can confide an individual or joint signature to other persons.

Article 18 - Dismissal

Any member of the Governing Board or of the Executive Committee no longer able to devote sufficient time to the activities of the Foundation may resign at any time by submitting his/her resignation in writing, addressed to the President of the Board.
In case of recognized incapacity, or activity not in accordance with the aims of the Foundation risking to impede its development, dismissal of a member of the Governing Board or of the Executive Committee may be called for. The request for dismissal shall be cosigned by a minimal number of three (3) members of the Board and, to be effective, will require an affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the Board.

Article 19 - Dissolution

The Foundation can be disbanded in the cases provided for by the law.

In this case, the possessions of the Foundation will be handed over, upon recommendation of the Governing Board, to one or several institutions whose aims are similar to those of the Foundation, subject to approval by the supervisory authorities.

In the case of dissolution of the Foundation, no measure of liquidation can be taken without the agreement of the supervisory authorities which shall take position only after examination of a written report.

Liquidation is carried out by the Board of the Foundation unless the latter designates an official receiver. In no case can be the assets of the Foundation return to the founders or their legal successors.