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Constitution of Alliance Youth Network: Preamble

This document outlines the constitution of the Alliance Youth Network, which was formed by the International Co-operative Alliance to represent and promote the cooperative youth movement globally. The constitution establishes the structure and governance of the Network, including its Executive Committee and regional representation. It defines membership, aims, functions, meetings, reporting, financing, and the process for amending the constitution. The overall purpose is to give a voice to cooperative youth and support their participation and leadership development within the international cooperative movement.

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Constitution of Alliance Youth Network: Preamble

This document outlines the constitution of the Alliance Youth Network, which was formed by the International Co-operative Alliance to represent and promote the cooperative youth movement globally. The constitution establishes the structure and governance of the Network, including its Executive Committee and regional representation. It defines membership, aims, functions, meetings, reporting, financing, and the process for amending the constitution. The overall purpose is to give a voice to cooperative youth and support their participation and leadership development within the international cooperative movement.

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Constitution of Alliance Youth Network

PREAMBLE
The International Co-operative Alliance, hereinafter the "Alliance", formed the Youth Network
as an advisory, assistance and representation body for the co-operative youth movement with
the purpose of organizing to address its singularity and complexity; promoting education and
co-operative principles, encouraging the participation and development of youth from all
nationalities within the co-operative movement; and undertaking actions to build more just
and equitable societies.

Article I: NAME AND SCOPE


The "Youth Network of the International Co-operative Alliance" or "Alliance Youth Network" will
be the official names and may be used interchangeably. It is formed by people committed to
the co-operative youth movement, according to the criteria for membership.

Article II: REGULATORY PROVISIONS


The Alliance Youth Network operates in accordance with this constitution and the resolutions
adopted by the bodies that comprise it - the Articles and ByLaws of the Alliance and the
resolutions of its General Assembly.

Article III: MEMBERSHIP


a) Members will be those persons up to 35 years inclusive and associated to organizations
belonging to the Alliance.

b) Adherents will be persons that although they are not associated with members from
Alliance, support the co-operative youth movement or want to develop it. In this case, to
participate in the Alliance Youth Network, they should be promoted by a member organization.

In either of the two cases mentioned in a) and b) above, the request should be sent to the
secretariat who will be responsible for maintaining the registrar of members.

Members and adherents may submit proposals and projects, through the secretariat, for
consideration by the Executive Committee.

There will be no membership fee. However, participation in various activities may require a
registration fee.

Article IV: STRUCTURE


The Alliance Youth Network will have the following structure:

a) Executive Committee: shall consist of a President who is the Youth Representative on the
Alliance Board (Alliance ByLaws, Article 23, paragraph 4), Vice Chairpersons who are the
elected from each Regional Youth Committee or Network, and other members at large who are
nominated by Alliance members, but no more than one member at large from each region. The
minimum must be 3 members.

The Executive Committee shall be made up of youth who will not exceed the age of 35 during
their time in office and shall serve for a period of four years. Elections shall be held at every
fourth year. Retiring officers shall be eligible for re-election provided they meet the age criteria
at the time of election. Special elections will occur to fill vacancies during the Alliance Youth
Network meeting which is held as part of the Alliance global conference. The members at large
can only be elected by those representatives of Alliance members who attend the election. The
President is elected by the Assembly and the other members are only ratified. The nominees
do not have to attend the meeting.

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b) The secretariat shall be designated by the General Director of the Alliance.

Article V: AIMS
The aims of the Alliance Youth Network shall be:
a) To provide consultation to the Alliance on matters and issues that concern the co-operative
youth movement.
b) To support the Alliance in defense of the movement and coordination with international and
government agencies advocating for policies and programs for youth.
c) To promote opportunities for reflection, discussion, exchange, research and training to
facilitate the participation and integration of youth in co-operatives.
d) To promote the dissemination of information on issues involving co-operative youth.
e) To facilitate interaction between regional youth committees.
f) To encourage the work youth in co-operatives and related associations.

Article VI: FUNCTIONS

Executive Committee:
It will be a permanent body with the following functions:
a) To build an effective network linking all relevant bodies within and outside the Alliance who
are active in youth work and co-operatives.
b) To assist in the design and implementation of the strategic plan of the Alliance.
c) To promote the inclusion of issues related to youth in the agendas of Alliance bodies.
d) Support the work of the Regional Youth Committees associated with the Alliance and
promote their creation in areas where they do not exist.
f) To interact with external structures of the Alliance involved with youth and co-operatives
that the Alliance Youth Network considers relevant.
g) To perform any other relevant activities related to the promotion and implementation of the
objectives of the Alliance.
h) To define the internal organization and distribution of roles of the Executive Committee.

When necessary, resolutions of the Executive Committee shall be approved by absolute


majority of the members present at each meeting. In case of a tie, the President shall have a
casting vote. The Executive Committee may accept votes in writing or using electronic media.

President of the Executive Committee:


The President will have, in addition to the specific functions that may be assigned by the
Executive Committee, the following functions:
a) To call and preside meetings of the Alliance Youth Network and the Executive Committee.
b) To serve as liaison and promote dialogue between the Alliance Youth Network and the
Executive Committee with International Co-operative Alliance and related structures.
c) Represent the Alliance Youth Network before third parties and international bodies as
required.

Secretariat:
The secretariat will support the programs and activities of the Alliance Youth Network.

Article VII: REPRESENTATION


a) The President of the Alliance Youth Network will be the worldwide representative of youth in
the co-operative movement. He/she shall be elected by the General Assembly of the Alliance.
b) The regional representatives of the Executive Committee shall be the Presidents of the
Regional Youth Committees/Network. Each Regional Committee/Network shall formally notify
the Secretariat of the Alliance Youth Network if a permanent or temporary vacancy has
occurred and inform the replacement.
c) Where an Executive Committee member exceeds the age stipulated in Article 3 paragraph
a) of this constitution, the appropriate regional body shall appoint a new representative to fill
the vacancy.
d) The Executive Committee and its members must adhere to the codes of conduct and
procedures of the Alliance.

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8th Article VIII: MEETINGS


a) The Alliance Youth Network will meet in the framework of the global conference of the
Alliance. Other meetings may occur according to the requirements of calling established in
Article 8,C. The quorum for a meeting shall be simple majority.
b) The Executive Committee will meet in the framework of the global conference of the
Alliance, and at least one other meeting per year, in person or online according to the
possibilities. Each meeting shall have the minutes recorded, which will be signed by the
members present.
c) Meetings shall be convened by the President of the Alliance Youth Network. The Secretariat
shall inform the members one month in advance of the place and the agenda for the meeting,
as well as provide them with the relevant reports, reference materials and other documents
necessary for the meeting.
d) The official language of the meetings of the Alliance Youth Network will be English.
Translation may be provided pending the budget. Participants requiring translation may bring a
personal translator at their own expense.
e) The official language of the meetings of the Executive Committee shall be English.
Participants requiring translation into other languages may bring a personal translator at their
own expense.
f) The quorum for a meeting of the Executive Committee shall be simple majority. In the
absence of the President, the remaining members shall elect among the Vice-presidents a
President for the sole purpose of conducting the meeting.

Article IX: REPORTING


a) The Executive Committee shall submit reports to the Alliance Board on its activities,
programs and other matters relevant.
b) Written reports will be given to the relevant bodies of the Alliance as required.
c) The Executive Committee shall report orally or in writing at each meeting of the Youth
Network and, if necessary, notify the network of important issues between sessions, using the
communication channels that the Executive Committee considers appropriate.

Article X: FINANCING
Any expenses of the members and adherents of the Alliance Youth Network will be covered by
co-operative organizations from which they are members or not.
The budget of the Alliance Youth Network will be designed and administered by the Alliance.
In the rare event that the Executive Committee administers funds for specific activities, they
must submit financial reports to the Alliance.
The Executive Committee may require institutional and financial support as it deems
appropriate and relevant.
The accounts of the Alliance Youth Network will be audited annually as part of the overall audit
of the Alliance. The fiscal year of the Youth Network coincides with the calendar year.

Article XI: AMENDMENTS


Amendments to this constitution may be made by the Executive Committee and approved by
three-fourths majority of the members of the Alliance Youth Network who are present at the
meeting. The Alliance Board shall make the final approval to any amendments.

Article XII: OTHER PROVISIONS


a) The Executive Committee may also nominate no more than two advisors older than 35 to sit
on the Committee. The advisors will have voice but not have a vote.
b) Any discount on the tuition required for attending the global conference of the Alliance
according to age, will be decided by the Alliance Board when deciding registration fees.
c) Any person who supports and is interested in youth co-operatives may request to be added
to the mailing list of the Alliance Youth Network and may attend as an observer at meetings,
conferences, seminars or panels of the Alliance Youth Network without prejudice to age. A
written request must be sent in advance to the Secretariat to be properly registered.

FINAL COMMENT
To begin the functions of the Youth Network, it appointed an Interim Executive Committee

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nominated by members of the Alliance during the 2013 Global Conference & General Assembly
held in Cape Town. This Interim Executive Committee will serve until the next global
conference and general assembly to be held in 2015.

Approved: 6 June 2014

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