Statutes of The International Balint Federation

(Approved in 1974; amended on 24th August 2005)

ARTICLE 1.
The "International Balint Federation" association formed in October 1974 groups National Associations aiming to promote the formation and the practice of Balintism.
It aims to co-ordinate the activities of the Balint National Societies.
Its duration is unlimited.
The executive centre is situated at the place of residence of the General Secretary.

ARTICLE 2.
The objectives of the Federation are: bulletins, conferences, congresses, publication of an international newspaper.

ARTICLE 3.
The Federation consists of affiliated Balint Associations which will have to be recognised by the Administrative Council.
The Federation can also promote contacts with individuals or groups who have already adopted the formation and the practice of Balintism in the countries where no Balint Society exists.
The affiliated associations contribute to the running of the Federation by subscriptions decided every year by the Council.

ARTICLE 4.
The Federation is administrated by a Council in which every society is represented by four of its members.
The re-election of the Council takes place every second year.
The out-going members can be re-elected.
By secret ballot, the Council chooses from amongst its members a committee comprising of a President, a General Secretary and a Treasurer.
This committee is elected for two years.
Officers may serve no more than three consecutive terms of office (six years). However, if there are no suitable replacements for the posts of Treasurer or General Secretary, these officers may remain in office longer where it is seen to be in the best interests of the Federation and has the support of the Council.
(Amended on 24.08.05)

ARTICLE 5.
The Council meets at least every six months and every time is convened by its president or by at least a quarter of its members.

ARTICLE 6.
Council members are not permitted to receive a salary for their office. Re-imbursements of expenses alone are permitted. Justifications must be produced.

ARTICLE 7.
The Federation General Assembly consists of affiliated members of national societies.
It meets every second year.
The topic of discussion is decided by the Council.
Reports on Council's administration are heard as well as the financial and moral situation of the Federation.

ARTICLE 8.
The annual takings of the Federation consist of members' contributions and subscriptions or other acquired means in conformity with the law.

ARTICLE 9.
The statutes may only be modified by the General Assembly on the Council's or at least two national societies' recommendation.
The statutes can only be modified by the majority of two thirds of the members present or represented.

ARTICLE 10.
The dissolution of the Federation can only be voted by the majority of two thirds of members present or represented.

ARTICLE 11.
In the case of dissolution, the General Assembly appoints one or several trustees who have the onus to liquidate the assets of the Federation.


Amended by the general Assembly in Stockholm, 24.08.2005