STATUTESInternational Yo-Yo FederationContent:
I. NAME, ADDRESS AND POSITION
II. ACTIVITY AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FEDERATION
III. MEMBERS, THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IV. AUTHORITIES OF THE FEDERATION
V. LEGAL STATUS AND MANAGEMENT
VI. TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONSI.
NAME, ADDRESS AND POSITION
1.

International Yo-Yo Federation (hereinafter IYYF) is an independent, voluntary andnon-political organization of legal entities and individuals from around the world that
demonstrates sustained interest in the development and promotion of yoyoing as asport on a global level.

2.

The organization operates under the name "International Yo-Yo Federation" and indomestic relations its Czech equivalent of the name can be used („Mezinárodní YoYo Federace“) as well as its abbreviation “IYYF”.

3.

IYYF is an international non-governmental organization.

4.

IYYF is a legal entity operating in accordance with the laws of the Czech Republic(Act No. 106/1985 Coll.) registered with the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic.

5.

The seat of the organization is Prague, Czech republic.
II.
ACTIVITY AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FEDERATION

1.

IYYF’s goal is to unite national associations and unions to help them promoteyoyoing, organize national contests and organize local communities in theircountries. IYYF also helps and supports the establishment of national associations.

2.

The aim of IYYF is to develop, promote and organize yoyoing as a sport and hobby
at global level. IYYF also ensures organization of competitions of worldwide
importance and other internationally important activities and competitions.

3.

IYYF is involved in obtaining financial and material resources to support its activities.

III.
MEMBERS, THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.

IYYF membership is individual and voluntary. Any legal entity or person expressing
their interest to assist in meeting the objectives IYYF can become a member of theorganization. The applicants submit the filled membership application form to beapproved by the Executive Board, pay initial membership fee in specified time andagrees with these Statutes. Person under fifteen years of age may do so only withthe consent of their legal representative.

2.

IYYF is authorized to collect fees from its members, the amount is determined by theExecutive Board. These fees are the property of IYYF which decides on their use.

3.

IYYF Members have the following rights:a) to attend all events organized by or under IYYF supervisionb) to be informed about the activities and economy of IYYF
c)to submit proposals for its activities and comment on the work of its
authoritiesd) to propose and elect representatives to authorities of IYYFe) to be elected to the authorities of IYYF
f)
to leave IYYF

4.

IYYF Members have the following obligations:a) to respect statutes of the federation.
b) to be an active participant in fulfilling goals of the federation.
c)
to pay initial membership fee within 30 days from the date of approval ofmembership application.

5.

Membership in IYYF expires:a) by written withdrawal of a memberb) when excluded by General Meeting if found guilty of behavior incompatible
with the statutes of IYYFc)
at the death of a memberd) with abolition of IYYF as a legal entity
IV.
AUTHORITIES OF THE FEDERATION

1.

IYYF authorities are:a)General Meetingb)
The Executive Boardc)
The Audit Commission

2.

General Meeting is the IYYF supreme body. The Executive Board overtakes theresponsibilities and duties between the regular general meetings. IYYF can form
other temporary or permanent bodies to achieve its objectives.

3.

General Meetinga) consists of delegates of IYYF
b) Its members are informed about assembly of the General Meeting at least
one month in advance by Executive Boardc)
Extraordinary General Meeting may be convened at the written request ofat least one third of IYYF members within one monthd)e)f)g)h)i)j)k)l)m)must be convened at least once in two years
the General Meeting is chaired by the President of the IYYF or anotherauthorized member
approves of the action plan and budget proposed by the Executive Board
elects and dismisses the members of the Executive Board, decides on theexclusion of a member from IYYF
decides on the IYYF integration in the broader organizational framework or
withdrawal from it
discusses the reports and conclusions of the Executive Boardchanges the Statutes of the Federation
decides on the cancellation of the organization, including property
arrangements
the General Meeting is eligible for decision making when more than half ofthe delegates are present
all delegates have equal right to vote and every delegate possesses one
vote per voting

3.1.
a)
b)

Delegates of IYYF are representatives of a national legal entity which is amember of IYYF
Delegate may also be a member of IYYF from the country without anational organization which, as a delegate, is approved by the Executive
Board

3.2a)
b)

only members older than 15 years can be elected
the position of its president and vice-president of the Executive Board or
the Audit Commission can be held only by a member over 18 years of age

4.

Executive Board:a) is elected by the General Meeting for a period of 2 yearsb) upon completion of its activities the Executive Board shall transmit theagenda and the materials in the administration to the IYYF newly elected
Executive Board until two months.
c)
it consists of at least 3 members of which the President and Vice-President
are electedd) inaugural meeting of the Executive Board shall be held within thirty days
after the General Meeting. At that first meeting the President and Vicepresident shall be elected.
e) shall meet in person at least once in two years and at least once in six
months over the internet.
f)
The Executive Board is eligible for decision making when more than 2/3 ofthe members are present.
g) If the President is unable to perform his duties, he assigns duties to theVice-President.

5.

Audit Commission:a) is elected by the General Meeting for a period of two yearsb) has three members and meets when necessary but at least once a yearc)
among its activities is the inspection and examination of economic andlegal operations made by other IYYF authoritiesd) is required to submit reports to the General Meetinge) member of the Audit Commission cannot be a member of the ExecutiveBoard6.

Member elected to the IYYF authority can resign before the end of the term.The
resignation must be in written form and delivered to the Executive Board.

7.

Until the first assembly of the General Meeting the IYYF is led by IYYF Preparatory
Committee, which has the same function as the Executive Board. Preparatory
Committee consists of three members.

8.

Preparatory Commitee members are Ondrej Sedivy (CZE), Jan Kordovsky (CZE) andVaclav Kroutil (CZE)V.
LEGAL STATUS AND MANAGEMENT

1.

IYYF is a non-government organization and legal entity

2.

President of the Executive Board or any other member assigned by him is
responsible to act on behalf of IYYF Executive Board. Any legal operation has to bemade in written form, and its validity and efficiency requires a hand-stamp andsignature of the president or any person authorized in doing so by written permission.

3.

IYYF sources of income are:a) membership feesb) revenue from its own competitions and other activitiesc)
contributions from the state budgetd) contributions from municipalities, towns and countiese) donationsf)
income from its own business if it was approved by the Executive Board

4.

Principles of financing and management of IYYF financing are approved by theExecutive Board.
VI.
TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

1.

Any changes to these Statutes must be in written form and submitted to the Ministryof Interior of the Czech Republic

2.

The Executive Board is authorized of interpretation of Statutes.

3.

If the General Meeting fails to elect minimum number of members to the Executive
Board and former members of the Executive Board (or the Preparatory Committee)
refuse to continue to perform their functions, IYYF dissolves and disappears.

4.

These statutes became effective on 1st November 2012.