Association for Artistic Youth Work · Hochstraß 28, 3074 Stössing · Austria · ZVR 1491640739
This is an English translation for informational purposes. The legally binding version is the original German document.
↓ Download original PDF (German)The association bears the name "Bilderbund — Association for Artistic Youth Work".
Its registered office is located at 3074 Stössing, Austria, and its activities extend across all of Austria. The establishment of branch associations is not intended.
The association, whose activities are not primarily profit-oriented, aims to give young people the opportunity to express their view of the world through the development of film formats and other creative means.
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Members are divided into ordinary members, extraordinary members, and honorary members.
Ordinary members participate fully in the association's activities. Extraordinary members support the association primarily through payment of an increased membership fee. Honorary members are appointed in recognition of special services to the association.
Membership is open to all natural persons who serve the association's purpose and actively participate in its projects, as well as to legal entities and legally capable partnerships.
Decisions on the admission of ordinary and extraordinary members are made by the Board. Admission may be refused without stating reasons.
Membership ends upon death, voluntary resignation, or expulsion.
Resignation is possible at any time but must be communicated in writing to the Board at least three months in advance.
The Board may expel a member who, despite two written warnings, remains more than six months in arrears with membership fees, or on grounds of serious breach of membership obligations or dishonourable conduct.
Members are entitled to participate in all association events and to use its facilities. Voting rights at the General Assembly and active and passive electoral rights are reserved for ordinary members only.
Members are obliged to support the interests of the association to the best of their ability and to refrain from anything that could damage its reputation or purpose.
An ordinary General Assembly is held once a year. All members must be invited in writing at least two weeks before the date.
The General Assembly is quorate regardless of the number of members present. Resolutions are passed by simple majority; amendments to the articles and dissolution require a two-thirds majority.
The Board consists of three to eight members: a Chairperson, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, as well as their deputies where applicable. The term of office is four years.
The Chairperson represents the association externally and manages its day-to-day affairs.
Two auditors are elected by the General Assembly for a term of one year. They review the association's financial management with regard to the proper keeping of accounts and the use of funds in accordance with the articles.
All disputes arising from the association relationship are referred to the internal arbitration panel. It consists of three ordinary members of the association and decides to the best of its knowledge and conscience. Its decisions are final within the association.
The voluntary dissolution of the association may only be resolved at a General Assembly and only by a two-thirds majority of valid votes cast. Any remaining assets after settling liabilities shall be distributed equally among the members, or transferred to an association with a similar purpose, as resolved by the General Assembly.