Governance · Hallinto
Run by members,
for members.
How the association is organised under the Finnish Associations Act (503/1989).
Names of current officeholders will be published once confirmed by the association.
General Assembly (Yhdistyksen kokous)
The highest decision-making body. All members have the right to attend and vote. It approves the statutes, elects the board, adopts the annual report and financial statements, and grants discharge from liability.
Board of Directors (Hallitus)
Elected by the general assembly to manage the association's affairs between meetings, in line with the statutes and the Associations Act.
Chairperson (Puheenjohtaja)
Leads the board, convenes meetings and represents the association.
Vice Chairperson (Varapuheenjohtaja)
Deputises for the chairperson when needed.
Secretary (Sihteeri)
Keeps minutes and the membership register, and handles correspondence.
Treasurer (Rahastonhoitaja)
Where appointed, manages finances, bookkeeping and financial reporting.
Membership
Membership is open to everyone who accepts the association's purpose, as defined in the statutes.
Decision-making
Decisions are made democratically by majority vote, recorded in minutes, and members with a conflict of interest abstain.
Accountability
The board is accountable to the members. Accounts are reviewed by an auditor or operations inspector as required by law.
Association statutes
The statutes (säännöt) registered in the Finnish Register of Associations define the association's purpose and rules. They will be published here.