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Air Traffic Controllers European Unions Coordination |
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ATCEUC STATUTES |
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Article 1
Name and Head Office |
1.1 |
The European Coordination of Unions shall be known as Air Traffic Controller's 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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Article 2
Objectives |
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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 (ATCO) profession; |
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The achievement of maximum safety, together with the best quality of service;
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| 2.3 |
The formal guarantee of the recognition of the ATCO Career; |
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The formal guarantee of a high level of professional qualification; |
| 2.5 |
The protection of ATCOs regarding the legal responsibilities involved in their work in an environment of Just Culture; |
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The harmonisation of equipment and procedures; |
| 2.7 |
The defence and reinforcement of the free exercise of Union rights. |
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Article3
Methods |
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The objectives as identified in Article 2 shall be pursued by: |
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Submitting to their Members a comparative report on the working and employment conditions of ATCOs in Europe; |
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Preparing common propositions and policies and presenting them to the appropriate Authorities or Agencies; |
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Co-operating closely with International Controllers' bodies following similar policies and/or issues of ATCO concern;
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Representing Member Unions in the framework of International Institutions and other specialised Agencies whose activities affect the social and working conditions of their membership;
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Representing Member Unions in the framework of the European Social Dialogue; |
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Providing support and assistance to Member Unions as appropriate in times of difficulty; |
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Assisting Member Unions, if requested, in their relations with their National (or equivalent) Authorities. |
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Article 4
Membership |
| 4.1 |
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 that is in a position in its respective geographic area of activity (normally a national state) to negotiate legally binding social and working conditions for their individual members. |
| 4.2 |
Affiliation is subject to the formal approval of the Committee in accordance with ATCEUC Rules and Standing Orders. |
| 4.1 |
The Committee’s resolution shall not be substantiated. |
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Article 5
Obligation of Membership |
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Affiliates agree to accept the following obligations: |
| 5.1 |
Observe ATCEUC's Statutes, Rules and Standing Orders, and the policies, decisions and agreements that are taken in accordance with these. |
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Support ATCEUC's activities and work for the implementation of its decisions.
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| 5.3 |
Meet promptly requirements for the payment of annual subscription and any other levies in accordance with Article 7. |
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Article 6
Loss of Membership |
| 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. |
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Withdrawal from affiliation with ATCEUC can take effect only on the occasion of an ATCEUC Committee Meeting. Notice of intention to withdraw from affiliation must be communicated in writing to the Secretary no less than one month prior to the Meeting. |
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The Committee’s resolution shall not be substantiated. |
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Article 7
Finance |
| 7.1 |
The annual membership fee to share the expenses among Member Unions shall be determined by the Committee at the autumn meeting. |
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The Board of Executive Officers shall be empowered in exceptional circumstances to impose an additional special levy.
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The committee shall appoint an Audit Board (two members) to verify ATCEUC accounts. |
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Article 8
Committee Meetings |
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Twice a year all Member Unions are called to meet. Those meetings are the ATCEUC Committee Meetings.
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| 8.2 |
Each individual attending Committee meetings shall be mandated by his/her Union to do so. |
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Special Committee Meetings may be called in accordance with ATCEUC Rules and Standing Orders. |
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Article 9
Board of Executive Officers |
| 9.1 |
The Board of Executive Officers (Executive Board) shall be responsible for managing the affairs of ATCEUC in the period between Committee meetings. |
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The Executive Board shall comprise of at least six Member Unions.
The Member Unions on the Executive Board are subject to election by the Committee in accordance with the Rules and Standing Orders. |
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The Executive Board shall be composed of:
1.A President,
2.A 1st Vice President,
3.A 2nd Vice President,
4.A Treasurer,
5.At least two other officers. |
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Each candidate Union shall put forward an Individual before the election. |
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Article 10
Dissolution of ATCEUC |
| 10.1 |
ATCEUC can be dissolved only by a three quarter majority vote of all member unions in writing. |
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Any decision to dissolve ATCEUC must also determine the manner of disposal of the finances and assets of ATCEUC. |
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Article 11
Alteration of Statutes |
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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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Adopted Varna, 28th September 2002
Amended Geneva, 14th November 2009 |
