EasyWake is a non-profit association whose goal is to promote water sports such as wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing, etc.
Art. 1.1: EasyWake is a non-profit association governed by Articles 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code.
Art. 1.2: The association's head office is located in Geneva.
Art. 2.1: The association's goal is to promote water sports: wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing, etc.
Art. 3.1: All persons who have paid their annual membership fee are eligible for membership.
Art. 3.2: By joining, each member acknowledges the club's bylaws.
The association's bodies are:
• the general meeting
• the committee
• the auditors
4A: the general meeting
Art. 4.11: The general meeting is composed of the members of the association, each with a single vote.
Convening
Art. 4.21: The ordinary general meeting meets at least once a year, during the first half of the calendar year, upon notice from the committee.
Art. 4.22: Notice is given by letter containing the agenda, at least 15 days in advance.
Art. 4.23: Extraordinary meetings may be held at any time at the initiative of the committee or one-fifth of the members.
Powers
The general meeting is the supreme authority of the association.
As such, it:
Art. 4.31: Determines the general policy and main objectives of the association.
Art. 4.32: Elects the president, secretary, and treasurer annually.
Art. 4.33: Elects other committee members, if applicable.
Art. 4.34: Elects the auditors.
Art. 4.35: Approves the budget and annual accounts and sets the membership fees.
Art. 4.36: Approves the activity report.
Art. 4.37: Decides on any amendments to the bylaws.
Art. 4.38: Decides on the possible dissolution of the association.
Voting
Art. 4.41: Decisions are taken by a simple majority of the members present. In the event of a tie, the chairperson's vote is decisive.
Art. 4.42 Amendments to the bylaws must be decided and voted on by a two-thirds majority of the members present.
4B: The Committee
Art. 4.51: The administration of the association is entrusted to the committee, which manages the association's assets and projects.
Art. 4.52: The committee is the executive body of the association. It is composed of at least three members of the association, namely the president, the secretary, and the treasurer.
Art. 4.53: The committee is elected annually by the general meeting.
Powers
Art. 4.61: The committee makes all decisions relevant to the proper functioning of the association. It is responsible for the following responsibilities:
• conducting the association's day-to-day business
• representing the association to third parties
• managing the association's budget and resources
• convening general meetings
• ensuring the application of the bylaws
Art. Article 4.62: Committee decisions are made by a simple majority of the members present. Abstentions are not taken into account.
Article 4.63: Committee members bind the association by a collective signature of two members, including at least the signature of the president.
Article 4.64: The treasurer manages the association's finances at all times. At the president's request, the treasurer will provide any required supporting documents.
4C: Auditing Body
Article 4.71: The general meeting elects two auditors for one year. They are eligible for re-election. They are responsible for auditing the association's accounts. They present the results of their review in a report, and a request is submitted to the general meeting.
Art. 5.11: The association's resources include:
• Membership fees
• Costs from the towed water sports sector
• Income from organizing various events and sponsorships
• Private and/or official grants
Art. 5.12: Committee members are not personally liable for corporate debts, which are guaranteed solely by the association's corporate assets.
Art. 6.1: In the event of dissolution, the association's assets, once the accounts are closed, will be donated to an association or foundation chosen by majority vote of the general meeting.
Art. 6.2: For anything not covered by these statutes, refer to Articles 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code.
Geneva, May 1, 2013
President: Pascal van Leemput. Address: 11b chemin de Cressy 1213 Onex
Secretary: Christian Martinez
Treasurer: Olivier POUJOULAT