COURSES AND GARDENS OF ARTS

Association law of 1901

STATUTES



ARTICLE 1: constitution and name

An association governed by the law of 1 is hereby established between the members of these statutes^er July 1901 and the decree of August 16, 1901, entitled: COURSES AND GARDENS OF ARTS.

ARTICLE 2: goals

ARTICLE 3: Head office

The head office is located at 30 chemin de Valsonnière, 30210 – Vers-Pont-du-Gard.

It may be transferred by simple decision of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 4: duration of the association

The duration of the association is unlimited.

ARTICLE 5: Means of action

- exhibitions, publications, courses, conferences, working meetings;

ARTICLE 6: resources of the association

The association's resources include:

- the amount of entry fees, revenue and contributions;

ARTICLE 7: composition of the association

The association is composed of three categories of members:

Honorary members are individuals who have rendered notable services to the association. They are exempt from paying contributions, but do not have the right to vote at the General Meeting. They are appointed by the Board of Directors unanimously. The Board of Directors must decide on any proposal to appoint an honorary member brought before it by at least three members. The Board of Directors remains free to accept or refuse this proposal without having to justify its decision, as well as to withdraw this status from an honorary member.

Benefactor members are individuals or legal entities who, in order to financially support the association, pay a specific entry fee and annual subscription, the respective amount of which is set each year by the General Meeting. They may also be individuals or legal entities who regularly send donations to the association. In all cases, the decision to accept or not the persons named above as benefactor members is made by the Board of Directors by unanimous decision. The decision of the Board of Directors does not have to be justified. Benefactor members do not participate in the administration, are not eligible for the Board of Directors and do not have the right to vote at the General Meeting.

c) active members.

Active members are individuals who adhere to these statutes, participate in the life of the association and are up to date with their annual subscription. They are eligible for the Board of Directors and have the right to vote at the General Meeting. Their application must be approved by the Board of Directors, which has the final say on membership applications. Its decision does not have to be justified and cannot be appealed.

ARTICLE 8: admission and membership (active members)

To be part of the association, it is necessary to adhere to these statutes and pay the annual subscription, the amount of which is set each year by the General Assembly. Membership applications must be made in writing, signed by the applicant. The Board of Directors will make a final decision on membership applications. Its decision does not have to be justified and cannot be appealed.

Owners who lend their courtyards, gardens or other premises… for the Festival Cours & Jardins des Arts will have their membership fee waived and will therefore become members for the current year.

ARTICLE 9: Loss of membership

- death;

- the radiation pronounced by the Board of Directors for non-payment of the contribution;

- and the radiation pronounced by the Board of Directors for serious reasons.

Benefactor members are deemed to no longer be members of the association if, at the end of the financial year, they have not, following the request made to them, renewed their subscription.

ARTICLE 10: Ordinary General Meeting

The General Assembly of the association includes active members whose contributions are up to date.

It meets every year at least once a year and whenever it is convened by the Board of Directors or at the request of a third of its members.

The members of the association are convened by the secretary. The agenda appears on the invitations. Only the items listed on the agenda may be discussed.

At the Annual General Meeting:

At the Annual General Meeting, after the agenda has been exhausted, the outgoing members of the Board of Directors are renewed.

All decisions of the General Assembly are taken by a majority of the members present and represented. Each member present may only represent one other member.

All decisions of the General Assembly are taken by show of hands, except the election of board members.

The decisions of the General Meetings are binding on all members, including those absent or represented.

ARTICLE 11: Board of Directors

The association is managed by a Board of Directors composed of a minimum of 4 members and a maximum of 12 members, elected for 2 years by the General Assembly.

The directors are eligible for re-election. The Board of Directors is renewed each year by thirds (rounded to the nearest whole number); the first year the outgoing members are designated by lot.

In the event of a vacancy, the Board of Directors shall temporarily provide for the replacement of its members. Their definitive replacement shall be carried out at the next General Meeting. The powers of the members thus elected shall end at the time when the term of office of the members replaced would normally expire.

Minors over 16 years of age are eligible for the Board of Directors, but not for the office.

The Board of Directors meets at least once a year and whenever it is convened by the President or at least a quarter of its members. Decisions are taken by a majority vote of those present. In the event of a tie, the President has the casting vote. Voting by proxy is not permitted.

The presence of at least half of the members is necessary for the Board of Directors to be able to deliberate validly.

The Board of Directors chooses from among its members, by secret ballot, an Office composed of:

- a President and, if necessary, one or more Vice-Presidents,

- a Secretary and, if necessary, an Assistant Secretary

- a Treasurer and, if necessary, an Assistant Treasurer.

The Bureau is elected for a period of 1 year. The members of the Bureau are eligible for re-election.

ARTICLE 12: remuneration

Costs and expenses incurred in carrying out the director's mandate are reimbursed upon presentation of supporting documents. The financial report presented to the Ordinary General Meeting must mention reimbursements of mission, travel or representation expenses paid to members of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 13: Extraordinary General Meeting

The Extraordinary General Meeting decides on any modification of the statutes.

It may decide on dissolution or merger with any other association.

Deliberations are taken by an absolute majority of members present or represented.

ARTICLE 14: dissolution

The dissolution of the association can only be pronounced by the Extraordinary General Meeting convened for this purpose.

One or more liquidators are appointed by the latter and the assets, if any, are transferred to an association having similar aims, in accordance with article 9 of the law of 1

ARTICLE 15: internal regulations

Internal regulations may be established by the Board of Directors, which then has them approved by the General Meeting.

This possible regulation is intended to establish the various points not provided for by the statutes, in particular those relating to the internal administration of the association.

- the Extraordinary General Meeting of November 2, 2016;

- Article 3 was amended by the Extraordinary General Meeting of January 20, 2020;