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ISGF 24
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World Conference 2005
Conference Report
At its first meeting, the World Committee shall elect its Chairman and one or two
Vice-Chairmen, which will be exclusively elected among the members as
precised in article IX, section 1a.
The proposal was withdrawn.
23:10
Vote no. 10, changes to Section IX, Section 4, Composition.
The Nordic NSGFs had proposed an addition to Article IX, Section 4,
concerning the composition of the World Committee.
Following consultations, this proposal was jointly considered part of the rules
and procedures for the World Committee, and not to be defined in the
Constitution.
The Nordic NSGFs therefore withdrew their proposal.
23:11
Vote no. 11a, changes to Article IX, Section 3, Vacancies.
The proposal was to remove the following sentence from the text: Where
possible, first preference must be from the remainder of nominees for
elections submitted at the preceding World Conference.
The proposal was carried by the required 2/3 majority.
Vote no. 11b, changes to Article IX, Section 5, items (i) and (n), Functions of the
World Committee.
Item (i): to appoint project representatives without voting rights, as is felt
necessary.
Item (n): to establish Regions and help establishing Regional Committees, in
accordance with the provisions of Article XI, to maintain close liaison with the
Regional Committees, to recommend reorganisation of Regions and Sub-
Regions at the request of NSGFs or as may be felt necessary.
The proposal was carried by the required 2/3 majority.
23:12
Vote no. 12a, changes to Article IX, Section 6, item (c), Voting.
The proposed change was presented as an editorial change. The proposal was
withdrawn.
Vote no. 12b, changes to Article IX, Section 7, item (b), Meeting and
Committees.
The Nordic NSGFs had proposed a fixed number of committee members to be
considered a quorum. The proposal was withdrawn, and voting was not
required.
23:13
Vote no. 13, Article IX, proposed new Section 8, Steering Committee.
A steering committee is created within the World Committee. It os comprised of
the Chairman, the Vice-Chairmen, the Secretary General and the Treasurer.
The Steering Committee must meet once a year between the World Committee
meetings. However it can meet either at the same time as the World Committee
meetings or when circumstances so demand.
The duties of the Steering Committee are to prepare the meetings of the World
Committee and to follow up on its decisions and recommendations.
The Steering Committee meetings are called by its Chairman or half of its
elected members.
The proposal was carried by the required 2/3 majority.
