The name of the association is Joensuu Forestry Students' Association (Joensuun Mets\u00e4ylioppilaat ry), and its domicile is Joensuu.<\/p>
The purpose of the association is to develop forestry education and research at the University of Eastern Finland, promote the common interests of forestry students, and support its members' cultural and physical activities related to forestry.<\/p>
To achieve its purpose, the association makes proposals and initiatives, engages in publishing activities, organizes lectures, discussions, study trips, and sports events, and maintains contacts with academic organizations, forestry professionals, and domestic and international organizations related to the field.<\/p>
The official language of the association is Finnish.<\/p>
The members of the association are regular members and honorary members.<\/p>
Regular membership is open by paying the membership fee to individuals pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in agriculture and forestry with a focus on forestry subjects at the University of Eastern Finland or those who have completed such degrees and continue their studies in the Faculty of Science and Forestry, Department of Forestry. The board may also grant regular membership to other students at the University of Eastern Finland at its discretion. Acquired membership rights are retained until the end of the membership.<\/p>
Honorary membership can be conferred upon individuals who have significantly contributed to the association\u2019s activities or the development to the field of forestry. There can be up to three honorary members at any one time, and honorary members are exempt from membership fees.<\/p>
In addition to the other obligations stipulated in these rules, regular members must pay the membership fee determined at the association\u2019s election meeting. After paying the membership fee, a member obtains the rights to participate in the association\u2019s activities.<\/p>
Regular members are approved by the board, while honorary members are approved by a decision-making association meeting, provided that two-thirds (2\/3) of the votes cast support the proposal.<\/p>
A member wishing to resign from the association must notify the board or its chairperson in writing or announce their resignation during an association meeting. The association meeting may expel a member who acts contrary to the association\u2019s rules or objectives, harms the association, or fails to pay the due membership fee. <\/p>
The board oversees the compliance of the rules and is responsible for imposing penalties for violations when necessary.<\/p>
Possible penalties for rule violations include:<\/p>
The decision to initiate expulsion proceedings is made at an association meeting, while decisions regarding other disciplinary actions are made by the board to protect individual privacy. Involved parties have the right to be heard in proceedings concerning rule violations.<\/p>
The association\u2019s decision-making power is vested in the association meeting, while executive power is vested in the board.<\/p>
The board may establish committees from among its members, whose decision-making and financial authority are defined by the board.<\/p>
The association\u2019s annual meeting is held before April 10, the election meeting in October, and the autumn meeting by November 30, at times determined by the board. Extraordinary meetings are held as deemed necessary by the board, by decision of the association meeting, or at the written request of at least 1\/10 of the association\u2019s voting members to address a specific issue. Participation in association meetings may be allowed by mail or via telecommunication or other technical means during or before the meeting, as decided by the board or the association meeting. The board must convene the annual meeting, the election meeting, and the autumn meeting at least seven days in advance, and other association meetings at least four days in advance, primarily through the association\u2019s official communication channel and, if necessary, via the association\u2019s notice board. The association meeting is quorate when convened in accordance with the rules. <\/p>
Decisions at association meetings are made by a simple majority, except for matters specified in \u00a7 7 and 19. Matters that members wish to have addressed at meetings must be submitted to the board in writing at least two weeks prior to the meeting.<\/p>
At the annual meeting, the following items are addressed:<\/p>
At the election meeting, the following items are addressed:<\/p>
At the autumn meeting, the following items are addressed:<\/p>
The chairperson and other board members assume responsibility for association affairs at the start of the new operational and financial year on January 1.<\/p>
The association\u2019s affairs are managed and represented by a board elected for one calendar year, consisting of a chairperson and a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of eleven (11) members. <\/p>
The chairperson and other board members are elected at the association\u2019s election meeting by a simple majority vote. The association meeting may elect a new board member to replace one who has resigned or been expelled at the next association meeting. <\/p>
Board meetings are convened by the chairperson or, if they are unavailable, by the vice-chairperson. The board is quorate when at least half of the members, including the chairperson or vice-chairperson, are present. Decisions at board meetings are made by a simple majority vote. In the event of a tie, the chairperson\u2019s vote decides, except in elections where a tie is resolved by drawing lots.<\/p>
The board\u2019s duties include:<\/p>
The board may propose a candidate for the association\u2019s supervisor to the election meeting.<\/p>
The association has a supervisor who must hold an academic degree in forestry subjects and be employed by the University of Eastern Finland. The supervisor acts as a liaison between the association and the university. The supervisor is elected at the association\u2019s election meeting for one year at a time.<\/p>
The association\u2019s name is signed by the chairperson, vice-chairperson, or secretary, together with another board member.<\/p>
One auditor and one deputy auditor are elected at the election meeting each year to audit the association\u2019s administration and finances.<\/p>
The association\u2019s operational and financial term begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. The financial statements and the annual report must be submitted to the auditor at least one month before the annual meeting. The auditor must provide a statement on the financial statements and the annual report at least two weeks before the annual meeting.<\/p>
Members may establish unregistered clubs within the association to pursue specialized activities aligned with the association\u2019s purpose, subject to the approval of the association meeting. Each club must have a chairperson, and the club\u2019s rules must be submitted by the founders to the board for approval. Clubs may apply in writing for funding from the association to support their activities. Clubs must report on their activities to the board for inclusion as an appendix in the association\u2019s annual report. <\/p>
Only association members may belong to a club.<\/p>
The association\u2019s flag, insignia, honorary badges, and merit badges are regulated separately.<\/p>
The association celebrates its anniversary on October 12, the date of its founding.<\/p>
These rules may be amended if three-quarters (3\/4) of the votes cast at a quorate association meeting support the proposal. <\/p>
To dissolve the association, a three-quarters (3\/4) majority vote is required at two consecutive quorate association meetings held at least two weeks apart. If the association is dissolved, its assets shall be used for purposes that support the association\u2019s objectives as determined by the final meeting deciding on the dissolution.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
1 \u00a7 Nimi ja kotipaikka Yhdistyksen nimi on Joensuun Mets\u00e4ylioppilaat ry ja sen kotipaikka on Joensuu. 2 \u00a7 Tarkoitus Yhdistyksen tarkoituksena on kehitt\u00e4\u00e4 It\u00e4-Suomen yliopistossa mets\u00e4tieteiden opetusta ja tutkimusta, ajaa […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":501,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-419","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n