1.1

The European Coordination of Unions shall be known as Air Traffic Controllers European Unions Coordination (ATCEUC).

1.2

The Head Office of ATCEUC shall be located at 1 rue Vincent Auriol 13617 Aix en Provence Cedex 1 France or in such other place as may be determined by the Member Unions. The modification of the location or the address of the headquarters will not involve constitutional amendment.

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The ATCEUC objectives are those approved by each Member Union when signing the Coordination Agreement as follows :

2.1

The recognition of the specificities of the Air Traffic Controller profession.

2.2

The achievement of maximum safety, together with the best quality of service.

2.3

The formal guarantee of the recognition of the ATC Career.

2.4

The formal guarantee of a high level of professional qualification.

2.5

The protection of ATCOs regarding the legal responsibilities involved in their work.

2.6

The harmonisation of equipment and procedures.

2.7

The defence and reinforcement of the free exercise of Union rights.

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The objectives as identified in Article 2 shall be pursued by:

3.1

Submitting to their Members a comparative report on the working and employment conditions of ATCO's in Europe .

3.2

Preparing common propositions and policies and presenting them to the appropriate Authorities or Agencies.

3.3

Co-operating closely with International Controllers' bodies following similar policies and/or issues of ATC concern.

3.4

Representing Member Unions in the work of International Institutions and other specialised Agencies whose activities effect the social and working conditions of their membership.

3.5

Providing support and assistance to Member Unions as appropriate in times of difficulty.

3.6

Assisting Member Unions, if requested, in their relations with their National (or equivalent) Authorities.

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Article 4
Membership

Eligible for affiliation as a Member Union is any professional Union representing Air Traffic Controllers whose objectives are essentially the same as those of the ATCEUC and subject to the formal approval of the Committee in accordance with ATCEUC Rules and Standing Orders.

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Affiliates agree to accept the following obligations:

5.1

Observe ATCEUC's Statutes and the policies and decisions that are taken in accordance with these.

5.2

Support ATCEUC's activities and work for the implementation of its decisions.

5.3

Meet promptly requirements for the payment of annual subscription and any other levies in accordance with art. 7.

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6.1

Member Unions can be suspended or expelled by the Committee in accordance with ATCEUC Rules and Standing Order. In the event of suspension or expulsion, the concerned member union will be summoned to present its defence at the next Committee Meeting.

6.2

Withdrawal from ATCEUC can take effect only on the occasion of an ATCEUC Meeting. Notice of intention to withdraw from affiliation must be communicated in writing to the Secretary not less than one month prior to the Meeting.

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7.1

Subscription to share the expenses among Member Unions shall be determined by the Committee at the fall meeting.

7.2

The Board of Executive Officers shall be empowered in exceptional circumstances to impose an additional special levy.

7.3

Committee shall appoint an Audit Board (two members) to verify ATCEUC accounts.

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8.1.

Twice a year all Member Unions are called to meet. Those meetings become the ATCEUC Committee.

8.2

Each individual attending Committee meetings shall be mandated by its Union to do so.

8.3

Special Committee Meetings may be called in accordance with ATCEUC Rules and Standing Orders.

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9.1

The Board of Executive Officers shall be responsible for managing the affairs of ATCEUC in the period between Committee meetings.

9.2

9.3

The Executive Board shall be composed of :
1. A president
2. A secretary
3. A treasurer
4. At least two other officers.

9.4

Each elected Union shall present a candidate.

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10.1

ATCEUC can be dissolved only by a three quarter majority vote of all full member unions in writing.

10.2

Any decision to dissolve ATCEUC must also determine the manner of disposal of the finances and assets of ATCEUC.

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These Statutes may not be altered or amended except by a two-thirds majority of a Committee Meeting.

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