Constitution

 1. Officers and terms of office

The Board of the ESVNU (together with terms of office) consists of a

President (3 years)

Treasurer (3 years)

Secretary (3 years)

Information Officer  (3 years)

 Every function may be re-elected for a maximum of one additional term. After 2 terms (or a part hereof) in one function, this person can be brought forward as candidate for election in one different function for two additional terms in the second function in total, unless the person has been discharged from his/her function by the board (after approval from the AGM) for whatever reason.

2. Annual General Meeting (AGM)

2.1 The ESVNU will organise an AGM once a year, coinciding with its annual Congress.

2.2 All paying members have to receive a written or electronic invitation for each AGM, at least 6 weeks in advance of the meeting. This invitation should include an agenda, as well as any candidates for board functions for election or re-election.

2.3 At least 2 out of 4 Board members and a minimum of 5 paying ESVNU members have to sign in for an AGM to take place and for the AGM to have the right to vote on decisions.

2.4 Minutes of the AGM have to be distributed among all members (either written or electronic) within 1 month of the AGM.

3. Election and re-election of board members

3.1 Paying ESVNU members may put forward candidates for board functions. These names have to be received by the Secretary of the Board no later than 1 month before the AGM.

3.2 All candidates for board functions will be voted in public upon during the AGM, unless there is only one candidate per function and the person is voted upon by proclamation. In case of a draw, the President will have the right to decide.

3.3 Written votes will be accepted.

3.4 Only full paying members of ESVNU have the right to vote.

4. Financial Results

4.1 The treasurer shall provide the Secretary with an annual account to be approved during the AGM.

5. Subscriptions

5.1 Membership fee is 35 Euro for one year and 90 Euro for three years.

5.2 Veterinary students get a 50% reduction of the above fee

5.3 Any changes in subscription fees have to be approved by the AGM