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Lög Félags íslenskra samtímaljósmyndara
1 gr.
Heiti félagsins er Félag íslenskra samtímaljósmyndara. Skammstafað FÍSL.
2 gr.
Lögheimili og varnarþing er í Reykjavík.
3 gr.
Félagið er hagsmuna og fagfélag.
Markmið félagsins eru að :
Vinna að framþróun framsækinnar fagurfræðilegrar ljósmyndunar á Íslandi
Vinna að aukinni virðingu og skilningi á ljósmyndamiðlinum
Stuðla að aukinni kennslu í ljósmyndun á háskólastigi
Vinna að fleiri og betri sýningum
Vinna að útgáfu á ljósmyndaverkum
Vinna að því að ljósmyndurum takist að vinna að list sinni
Vinna að auknum rannsóknum á ljósmyndamiðlinum
Vinna að auknum tengslum við sambærilegar stofnanir erlendis
Vinna að aukningu í fagurfræðilegri notkun á ljósmyndamiðlinum
svo og vinna að aukinni fagmennsku í höndlun á efnistökum miðilsins
Hvetja ríki, borg og einkafyrirtæki til að styðja við framsækna ljósmyndun
Stuðla að þýðingum á mikilvægum ritum/ritgerðum um ljósmyndamiðilinn
4 gr.
Rétt til að sækja um aðild að Félagi Íslenskra Samtímaljósmyndara hafa þeir sem lokið hafa BA námi í ljósmyndun. Að hafa lokið námi í skapandi ljósmyndun við viðurkenndan Listaháskóla, eða sem svarar, að minnsta kosti 2 og hálfs árs sambærilegu námi að loknu stúdentsprófi.
Að öðrum kosti þarf umsækjandi að uppfylla þrjú af neðangreindum skilyrðum:
1. Önnur menntun í myndlist (að lágmarki samtals 2 ár) staðfest með yfirlýsingu viðkomandi stofnunar.
2. Ein eða fleiri einkasýningar í opinberum sýningarstöðum. Staðfesting fylgi.
3. Þátttaka í alþjóðlegri sýningu, samsýningu styrktri af opinberum aðilum
eða ekki færri en fimm samsýningum öðrum. Staðfesting fylgi.
4. Hafa fengið útgefna ljósmyndabók, af viðurkenndu forlagi,
með ljósmyndum viðkomandi. Sýnishorn fylgi.
5. Eiga minnst eitt verk í opinberri eigu, keypt af viðkomandi safnráði
eða matsnefnd. Staðfesting fylgi.
6. Hafa hlotið opinberan styrk eða starfslaun.
Staðfesting fylgi.
Í sérstökum tilvikum er hægt að ganga í félagið án þess að öll ofangreind skilyrði séu til staðar. Skal þá stjórn vera einhuga að baki slíkri ákvörðun.
Ljósmyndun skal vera aðal miðill umsækjanda. Markmið umsækjanda skulu fara saman við markmið félagsins.
5 gr.
Umsókn um inntöku í félagið skal komið til formanns félagsins.
Formaður skal leggja inntökubeiðni fyrir næsta stjórnarfund sem ákveður
hvort umsækjanda skuli veitt inntaka í félagið. Stjórnin skal síðan tilkynna umsækjanda málalok.
6 gr.
Heimilt er að segja sig úr félaginu frá og með áramótum, með minnst mánaðar fyrirvara. Úrsögn skal vera skrifleg og afhendast formanni félagsstjórnar,
sem skal skyldur til að gefa skriflega viðurkenningu fyrir móttöku úrsagnarinnar, sé þess krafist.
7.gr.
Stjórn Félags íslenskra samtímaljósmyndara skipa fimm fulltrúar: formaður, ritari, gjaldkeri og tveir meðstjórnendur. Einn meðstjórnenda gegnir hlutverki varaformans. Stjórnin skiptir með sér verkum.Stjórnin skal kosin á aðalfundi og eru allir fullgildir félagsmenn kjörgengir. Hljóti tveir menn jafna atkvæðatölu skal varpað hlutkesti á milli þeirra.
8 gr.
Aðalfundur hefur æðsta vald í öllum málefnum félagsins innan þeirra marka,
sem lögin setja.
9 gr.
Aðalfundur skal haldinn að vori ár hvert og ekki seinna en í maílok. Aðalfundur er löglegur sé löglega til hans boðað. Rétt til setu á aðalfundi hafa allir sem eru fullgildir félagar samkvæmt skrám félagsins.
Aðalfundur skal auglýstur með fjögurra vikna fyrirvara hið minnsta.
Skrifleg tilkynning um framboð til stjórnarstarfa skal hafa borist
til stjórnar Físl eigi síðar en þremur vikum fyrir aðalfund svo að unnt
verði að birta í fundarboði endanlegan lista yfir þá sem gefa kost á sér.
Fundarboð skal sent út minnst tveimur vikum fyrir aðalfund. Með fundarboði skal senda öllum fullgildum félagsmönnum kjörgögn og geta þá þeir sem þess óska sent atkvæðaseðil sinn til skrifstofu Físl í þar til gerðu umslagi
eða komið með hann á aðalfundinn og kosið þar.
Öll atkvæði skulu talin á aðalfundi.
Dagskrá aðalfundar skal vera svohljóðandi:
1. Skýrsla stjórnar.
2. Reikningar.
3. Stjórnarkosning.
4. Kosning tveggja skoðunarmanna reikninga til eins árs.
5. Lagabreytingar.
6. Ákvörðun félagsgjalda.
7. Önnur mál.
Lagabreytingar þurfa samþykki 2/3 hluta atkvæða. Allar aðrar samþykktir
á aðalfundi verða að hljóta einfaldan meirihluta greiddra atkvæða.
10 gr.
Félagsfund skal halda eigi sjaldnar en tvisvar á ári eða þegar a.m.k. fimmtungur félaga krefst fundar, enda sé þess jafnframt getið, hvers vegna fundar er krafist. Til félagsfundar skal boða bréflega eða með tölvupósti
með minnst 10 daga fyrirvara. Í fundarboði skal getið þeirra mála, sem
á að ræða á fundinum. Fundur er lögmætur, ef löglega er til hans boðað.
11 gr.
Fundum stýrir formaður félagsins eða sérstaklega kjörinn fundarstjóri. Rannsakað skal í byrjun fundar, hvort fundur sé lögmætur, og lýsa því síðan yfir, hvort svo sé. Atkvæðagreiðsla og önnur meðferð mála á fundi fer eftir því, sem fundarstjóri kveður á um. Þó skal skrifleg atkvæðagreiðsla jafnan fara fram, þegar einhver atkvæðisbærra fundarmanna krefst þess. Verði atkvæði jöfn, skal hlutkesti látið ráða.
12 gr.
Á fundum félagsins hefur hver félagi eitt atkvæði , enda sé hann skuldlaus
við félagið.
13 gr.
Í gjörðabók skal rituð stutt skýrsla um það helsta, er gerðist á félagsfundum, einkum allar fundasamþykktir. Fundarritari og fundarstjóri undirrita fundargerðir. Fundargerð skal vera full sönnun þess, sem fram hefur farið
á fundi, og skal hún lesin upp í lok fundar.
14 gr.
Félagar skulu greiða árgjald til félagsins, sem aðalfundur ákveður fyrir
eitt ár í senn. Gjalddagi árgjaldsins er 1. maí ár hvert. Greiði félagi ekki árgjaldið til félagsins innan mánaðar frá gjalddaga, er heimilt að innheimta hæstu lögleyfða dráttarvexti á hverjum tíma af skuldinni. Stjórn félagsins getur tekið af félagsskrá þá, sem skulda árgjaldið sitt fyrir eitt ár, enda hafi þeir áður verið bréflega krafðir um greiðslu og þeim kynntar þessar afleiðingar vanskilanna.
15 gr.
Formaður boðar stjórnarfundi eftir því sem þurfa þykir en skylt er honum
að boða til stjórnarfundar ef einhver stjórnarmanna krefst þess. Það sem gerist á fundum stjórna skal fært í gerðabók félagsins. Ef ágreiningur
verður meðal stjórnarmanna ræður afl atkvæða en verði atkvæði jöfn ræður atkvæði formanns. Skuldbinding félagsins gagnvart öðrum getur einungis
gerst með samþykki stjórnar. Formaður skrifar undir fyrir hönd stjórnar
með samþykki hennar.
16 gr.
Stjórnin kemur fram fyrir hönd félagsins, jafnt á innlendum sem erlendum vettvangi, gagnvart stjórnvöldum og öðrum félagssamtökum, og sker úr um þau atriði varðandi störf eða málefni félagsins, sem ekki eru ákveðin í lögum félagsins eða með atkvæðagreiðslu á félagsfundi. Stjórnin skal gefa út félagsskrá og annast innheimtu félagsgjalda. Stjórnin ræður starfsmenn.
Stjórnin velur sér talsmann.
17 gr.
Starfsár félagsins er milli aðalfunda, en reikningsár er almanaksárið.
18 gr.
Lögum félagsins má ekki breyta nema á löglegum aðalfundi. Kynning á tillögu til lagabreytingu skal send út með aðalfundarboði. Lagabreytingin þarf samþykkið 2/3 hluta greiddra atkvæða á aðalfundi.
19 gr.
Stjórnin skipar og leysir frá störfum starfsnefndir,
eftir því sem henni þykir ástæða til.
20 gr.
Um slit félagsins fer sem um lagabreytingar. Fundur sá, sem samþykkir
á lögmætan hátt að slíta félaginu, kveður og á um, til hvaða líknarmála
eignum félagsins verður ráðstafað.
21 gr.
Lög þessi öðlast þegar gildi.
Statutes of the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers
Article 1
The name of the association is the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers, abbreviated as FÍSL.
Article 2
The association’s registered domicile and legal venue are in Reykjavík.
Article 3
The association is an interest group and professional organization.
The objectives of the association are to:
Promote the advancement of progressive aesthetic photography in Iceland
Enhance respect and understanding of the photographic medium
Support increased education in photography at the university level
Work towards more and better exhibitions
Support the publication of photographic works
Enable photographers to pursue their art
Promote increased research on the photographic medium
Strengthen connections with similar institutions abroad
Encourage increased aesthetic use of the photographic medium
Promote greater professionalism in handling the medium’s subject matter
Encourage the state, the city, and private enterprises to support progressive photography
Support the translation of important texts/essays on the photographic medium
Article 4
Individuals eligible to apply for membership in the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers must have completed a BA degree in photography or possess equivalent education as confirmed by the relevant institution.
Alternatively, the applicant must meet three of the following criteria:
1. Other education in visual arts (minimum total of 2 years) confirmed by the relevant institution.
2. Have had one or more solo exhibitions in official exhibition venues, with supporting documentation.
3. Participation in an international exhibition, a group exhibition supported by public institutions, or at least five other group exhibitions, with supporting documentation.
4. Have published a photography book through a recognized publisher, including samples.
5. Have at least one work in a public collection, purchased by the relevant acquisition committee or assessment board, with supporting documentation.
6. Have received a public grant or artist salary, with supporting documentation.
In exceptional cases, membership may be granted without all of the above conditions being met, provided that the board unanimously supports such a decision.
Photography must be the primary medium of the applicant.
The applicant’s objectives must align with those of the association.
Article 5
Applications for membership shall be submitted to the chairperson of the association. The chairperson shall present the membership application at the next board meeting, where the board will decide whether to grant membership. The board shall then notify the applicant of the decision.
Article 6
Members may resign from the association as of the end of the calendar year, with at least one month’s notice.
Resignation must be in writing and submitted to the chairperson of the board, who is obligated to provide a written acknowledgment of receipt upon request.
Article 7
The board of the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers consists of five representatives: a chairperson, a secretary, a treasurer, and two additional board members. One of the additional board members serves as vice-chairperson.
The board shall distribute responsibilities among its members. The board shall be elected at the annual general meeting, and all full members are eligible for election. If two candidates receive an equal number of votes, a random draw shall determine the outcome.
Article 8
The annual general meeting holds the highest authority in all matters of the association, within the limits set by these statutes.
Article 9
The annual general meeting shall be held each spring, no later than the end of May.
The meeting is valid if it has been lawfully convened.
All full members registered with the association are entitled to attend the annual general meeting.
The meeting shall be announced with at least four weeks’ notice.
Written nominations for board positions must be submitted to the board of FÍSL no later than three weeks before the annual general meeting, allowing the final list of candidates to be included in the meeting invitation.
The meeting invitation shall be sent out at least two weeks before the annual general meeting.
With the meeting invitation, all full members shall receive voting materials, allowing those who wish to submit their ballot to the FÍSL office in a designated envelope or cast their vote at the meeting.
All votes shall be counted at the annual general meeting.
The agenda of the annual general meeting shall be as follows:
1. Board report
2. Financial statements
3. Election of the board
4. Election of two auditors for a one-year term
5. Amendments to the statutes
6. Determination of membership fees
7. Other matters
Amendments to the statutes require the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast.
All other decisions at the annual general meeting require a simple majority vote.
Article 10
A general meeting of the association shall be held at least twice a year or when at least one-fifth of the members request a meeting, provided that the reason for the request is stated. Notice of a general meeting shall be given in writing or by email at least ten days in advance. The meeting notice must specify the matters to be discussed. A meeting is legally valid if it has been lawfully convened.
Article 11
Meetings shall be chaired by the chairperson of the association or a specially elected chairperson.At the beginning of the meeting, it must be determined whether the meeting is legally valid, and this must be announced.
Voting and other procedural matters at the meeting shall be conducted as determined by the meeting chairperson.
However, a written vote shall always be held if requested by any voting member.
In the event of a tie, a random draw shall determine the outcome.
Article 12
At association meetings, each member has one vote, provided they are not in arrears with the association.
Article 13
A brief record of the main proceedings of association meetings shall be kept in the minutes book, particularly all resolutions adopted at the meeting. The meeting secretary and chairperson shall sign the minutes. The minutes shall serve as full proof of the proceedings of the meeting and shall be read at the end of the meeting.
Article 14
Members shall pay an annual membership fee to the association, which is determined at the annual general meeting for one year at a time. The membership fee is due on May 1 each year. If a member fails to pay their membership fee within one month of the due date, the association is authorized to charge the highest legally permitted interest rate on the outstanding amount.The board may remove from the membership register those who have been in arrears for one year, provided they have been formally reminded in writing and informed of the consequences of non-payment.
Article 15
The chairperson shall convene board meetings as necessary and is obliged to do so if requested by any board member. Minutes of board meetings shall be recorded in the association’s minutes book. If a dispute arises among board members, a majority vote shall decide the issue. If votes are tied, the chairperson’s vote shall be decisive. The association may only enter into binding commitments with third parties with the approval of the board. The chairperson signs on behalf of the board with its approval.
Article 16
The board represents the association, both domestically and internationally, in dealings with authorities and other organizations. The board determines matters related to the association’s activities that are not specified in the statutes or decided by a membership vote. The board shall publish the membership register and manage the collection of membership fees. The board appoints employees and selects a spokesperson.
Article 17
The operational year of the association runs between annual general meetings, while the financial year follows the calendar year.
Article 18
Amendments to the statutes may only be made at a legally convened annual general meeting. Proposals for amendments must be included in the meeting invitation.
Amendments require the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast at the meeting.
Article 19
The board appoints and dismisses committees as deemed necessary.
Article 20
The dissolution of the association follows the same procedure as amendments to the statutes. A legally convened meeting that decides to dissolve the association shall also determine how the association’s assets are allocated to charitable causes.
Article 21
These statutes take effect immediately.
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FÉLAGSINS
FÉLAGSINS
ENGLISH BELOW
Statutes of the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers
Article 1
The name of the association is the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers, abbreviated as FÍSL.
Article 2
The association’s registered domicile and legal venue are in Reykjavík.
Article 3
The association is an interest group and professional organization.
The objectives of the association are to:
Promote the advancement of progressive aesthetic photography in Iceland
Enhance respect and understanding of the photographic medium
Support increased education in photography at the university level
Work towards more and better exhibitions
Support the publication of photographic works
Enable photographers to pursue their art
Promote increased research on the photographic medium
Strengthen connections with similar institutions abroad
Encourage increased aesthetic use of the photographic medium
Promote greater professionalism in handling the medium’s subject matter
Encourage the state, the city, and private enterprises to support progressive photography
Support the translation of important texts/essays on the photographic medium
Article 4
Individuals eligible to apply for membership in the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers must have completed a BA degree in photography or possess equivalent education as confirmed by the relevant institution.
Alternatively, the applicant must meet three of the following criteria:
1. Other education in visual arts (minimum total of 2 years) confirmed by the relevant institution.
2. Have had one or more solo exhibitions in official exhibition venues, with supporting documentation.
3. Participation in an international exhibition, a group exhibition supported by public institutions, or at least five other group exhibitions, with supporting documentation.
4. Have published a photography book through a recognized publisher, including samples.
5. Have at least one work in a public collection, purchased by the relevant acquisition committee or assessment board, with supporting documentation.
6. Have received a public grant or artist salary, with supporting documentation.
In exceptional cases, membership may be granted without all of the above conditions being met, provided that the board unanimously supports such a decision.
Photography must be the primary medium of the applicant.
The applicant’s objectives must align with those of the association.
Article 5
Applications for membership shall be submitted to the chairperson of the association. The chairperson shall present the membership application at the next board meeting, where the board will decide whether to grant membership. The board shall then notify the applicant of the decision.
Article 6
Members may resign from the association as of the end of the calendar year, with at least one month’s notice.
Resignation must be in writing and submitted to the chairperson of the board, who is obligated to provide a written acknowledgment of receipt upon request.
Article 7
The board of the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers consists of five representatives: a chairperson, a secretary, a treasurer, and two additional board members. One of the additional board members serves as vice-chairperson.
The board shall distribute responsibilities among its members. The board shall be elected at the annual general meeting, and all full members are eligible for election. If two candidates receive an equal number of votes, a random draw shall determine the outcome.
Article 8
The annual general meeting holds the highest authority in all matters of the association, within the limits set by these statutes.
Article 9
The annual general meeting shall be held each spring, no later than the end of May.
The meeting is valid if it has been lawfully convened.
All full members registered with the association are entitled to attend the annual general meeting.
The meeting shall be announced with at least four weeks’ notice.
Written nominations for board positions must be submitted to the board of FÍSL no later than three weeks before the annual general meeting, allowing the final list of candidates to be included in the meeting invitation.
The meeting invitation shall be sent out at least two weeks before the annual general meeting.
With the meeting invitation, all full members shall receive voting materials, allowing those who wish to submit their ballot to the FÍSL office in a designated envelope or cast their vote at the meeting.
All votes shall be counted at the annual general meeting.
The agenda of the annual general meeting shall be as follows:
1. Board report
2. Financial statements
3. Election of the board
4. Election of two auditors for a one-year term
5. Amendments to the statutes
6. Determination of membership fees
7. Other matters
Amendments to the statutes require the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast.
All other decisions at the annual general meeting require a simple majority vote.
Article 10
A general meeting of the association shall be held at least twice a year or when at least one-fifth of the members request a meeting, provided that the reason for the request is stated. Notice of a general meeting shall be given in writing or by email at least ten days in advance. The meeting notice must specify the matters to be discussed. A meeting is legally valid if it has been lawfully convened.
Article 11
Meetings shall be chaired by the chairperson of the association or a specially elected chairperson.At the beginning of the meeting, it must be determined whether the meeting is legally valid, and this must be announced.
Voting and other procedural matters at the meeting shall be conducted as determined by the meeting chairperson.
However, a written vote shall always be held if requested by any voting member.
In the event of a tie, a random draw shall determine the outcome.
Article 12
At association meetings, each member has one vote, provided they are not in arrears with the association.
Article 13
A brief record of the main proceedings of association meetings shall be kept in the minutes book, particularly all resolutions adopted at the meeting. The meeting secretary and chairperson shall sign the minutes. The minutes shall serve as full proof of the proceedings of the meeting and shall be read at the end of the meeting.
Article 14
Members shall pay an annual membership fee to the association, which is determined at the annual general meeting for one year at a time. The membership fee is due on May 1 each year. If a member fails to pay their membership fee within one month of the due date, the association is authorized to charge the highest legally permitted interest rate on the outstanding amount.The board may remove from the membership register those who have been in arrears for one year, provided they have been formally reminded in writing and informed of the consequences of non-payment.
Article 15
The chairperson shall convene board meetings as necessary and is obliged to do so if requested by any board member. Minutes of board meetings shall be recorded in the association’s minutes book. If a dispute arises among board members, a majority vote shall decide the issue. If votes are tied, the chairperson’s vote shall be decisive. The association may only enter into binding commitments with third parties with the approval of the board. The chairperson signs on behalf of the board with its approval.
Article 16
The board represents the association, both domestically and internationally, in dealings with authorities and other organizations. The board determines matters related to the association’s activities that are not specified in the statutes or decided by a membership vote. The board shall publish the membership register and manage the collection of membership fees. The board appoints employees and selects a spokesperson.
Article 17
The operational year of the association runs between annual general meetings, while the financial year follows the calendar year.
Article 18
Amendments to the statutes may only be made at a legally convened annual general meeting. Proposals for amendments must be included in the meeting invitation.
Amendments require the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast at the meeting.
Article 19
The board appoints and dismisses committees as deemed necessary.
Article 20
The dissolution of the association follows the same procedure as amendments to the statutes. A legally convened meeting that decides to dissolve the association shall also determine how the association’s assets are allocated to charitable causes.
Article 21
These statutes take effect immediately.
ENGLISH BELOW
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Lög Félags íslenskra samtímaljósmyndara
1 gr.
Heiti félagsins er Félag íslenskra samtímaljósmyndara. Skammstafað FÍSL.
2 gr.
Lögheimili og varnarþing er í Reykjavík.
3 gr.
Félagið er hagsmuna og fagfélag.
Markmið félagsins eru að :
Vinna að framþróun framsækinnar fagurfræðilegrar ljósmyndunar á Íslandi
Vinna að aukinni virðingu og skilningi á ljósmyndamiðlinum
Stuðla að aukinni kennslu í ljósmyndun á háskólastigi
Vinna að fleiri og betri sýningum
Vinna að útgáfu á ljósmyndaverkum
Vinna að því að ljósmyndurum takist að vinna að list sinni
Vinna að auknum rannsóknum á ljósmyndamiðlinum
Vinna að auknum tengslum við sambærilegar stofnanir erlendis
Vinna að aukningu í fagurfræðilegri notkun á ljósmyndamiðlinum
svo og vinna að aukinni fagmennsku í höndlun á efnistökum miðilsins
Hvetja ríki, borg og einkafyrirtæki til að styðja við framsækna ljósmyndun
Stuðla að þýðingum á mikilvægum ritum/ritgerðum um ljósmyndamiðilinn
4 gr.
Rétt til að sækja um aðild að Félagi Íslenskra Samtímaljósmyndara hafa þeir sem lokið hafa BA námi í ljósmyndun. Að hafa lokið námi í skapandi ljósmyndun við viðurkenndan Listaháskóla, eða sem svarar, að minnsta kosti 2 og hálfs árs sambærilegu námi að loknu stúdentsprófi.
Að öðrum kosti þarf umsækjandi að uppfylla þrjú af neðangreindum skilyrðum:
1. Önnur menntun í myndlist (að lágmarki samtals 2 ár) staðfest með yfirlýsingu viðkomandi stofnunar.
2. Ein eða fleiri einkasýningar í opinberum sýningarstöðum. Staðfesting fylgi.
3. Þátttaka í alþjóðlegri sýningu, samsýningu styrktri af opinberum aðilum
eða ekki færri en fimm samsýningum öðrum. Staðfesting fylgi.
4. Hafa fengið útgefna ljósmyndabók, af viðurkenndu forlagi,
með ljósmyndum viðkomandi. Sýnishorn fylgi.
5. Eiga minnst eitt verk í opinberri eigu, keypt af viðkomandi safnráði
eða matsnefnd. Staðfesting fylgi.
6. Hafa hlotið opinberan styrk eða starfslaun.
Staðfesting fylgi.
Í sérstökum tilvikum er hægt að ganga í félagið án þess að öll ofangreind skilyrði séu til staðar. Skal þá stjórn vera einhuga að baki slíkri ákvörðun.
Ljósmyndun skal vera aðal miðill umsækjanda. Markmið umsækjanda skulu fara saman við markmið félagsins.
5 gr.
Umsókn um inntöku í félagið skal komið til formanns félagsins.
Formaður skal leggja inntökubeiðni fyrir næsta stjórnarfund sem ákveður
hvort umsækjanda skuli veitt inntaka í félagið. Stjórnin skal síðan tilkynna umsækjanda málalok.
6 gr.
Heimilt er að segja sig úr félaginu frá og með áramótum, með minnst mánaðar fyrirvara. Úrsögn skal vera skrifleg og afhendast formanni félagsstjórnar,
sem skal skyldur til að gefa skriflega viðurkenningu fyrir móttöku úrsagnarinnar, sé þess krafist.
7.gr.
Stjórn Félags íslenskra samtímaljósmyndara skipa fimm fulltrúar: formaður, ritari, gjaldkeri og tveir meðstjórnendur. Einn meðstjórnenda gegnir hlutverki varaformans. Stjórnin skiptir með sér verkum.Stjórnin skal kosin á aðalfundi og eru allir fullgildir félagsmenn kjörgengir. Hljóti tveir menn jafna atkvæðatölu skal varpað hlutkesti á milli þeirra.
8 gr.
Aðalfundur hefur æðsta vald í öllum málefnum félagsins innan þeirra marka,
sem lögin setja.
9 gr.
Aðalfundur skal haldinn að vori ár hvert og ekki seinna en í maílok. Aðalfundur er löglegur sé löglega til hans boðað. Rétt til setu á aðalfundi hafa allir sem eru fullgildir félagar samkvæmt skrám félagsins.
Aðalfundur skal auglýstur með fjögurra vikna fyrirvara hið minnsta.
Skrifleg tilkynning um framboð til stjórnarstarfa skal hafa borist
til stjórnar Físl eigi síðar en þremur vikum fyrir aðalfund svo að unnt
verði að birta í fundarboði endanlegan lista yfir þá sem gefa kost á sér.
Fundarboð skal sent út minnst tveimur vikum fyrir aðalfund. Með fundarboði skal senda öllum fullgildum félagsmönnum kjörgögn og geta þá þeir sem þess óska sent atkvæðaseðil sinn til skrifstofu Físl í þar til gerðu umslagi
eða komið með hann á aðalfundinn og kosið þar.
Öll atkvæði skulu talin á aðalfundi.
Dagskrá aðalfundar skal vera svohljóðandi:
1. Skýrsla stjórnar.
2. Reikningar.
3. Stjórnarkosning.
4. Kosning tveggja skoðunarmanna reikninga til eins árs.
5. Lagabreytingar.
6. Ákvörðun félagsgjalda.
7. Önnur mál.
Lagabreytingar þurfa samþykki 2/3 hluta atkvæða. Allar aðrar samþykktir
á aðalfundi verða að hljóta einfaldan meirihluta greiddra atkvæða.
10 gr.
Félagsfund skal halda eigi sjaldnar en tvisvar á ári eða þegar a.m.k. fimmtungur félaga krefst fundar, enda sé þess jafnframt getið, hvers vegna fundar er krafist. Til félagsfundar skal boða bréflega eða með tölvupósti
með minnst 10 daga fyrirvara. Í fundarboði skal getið þeirra mála, sem
á að ræða á fundinum. Fundur er lögmætur, ef löglega er til hans boðað.
11 gr.
Fundum stýrir formaður félagsins eða sérstaklega kjörinn fundarstjóri. Rannsakað skal í byrjun fundar, hvort fundur sé lögmætur, og lýsa því síðan yfir, hvort svo sé. Atkvæðagreiðsla og önnur meðferð mála á fundi fer eftir því, sem fundarstjóri kveður á um. Þó skal skrifleg atkvæðagreiðsla jafnan fara fram, þegar einhver atkvæðisbærra fundarmanna krefst þess. Verði atkvæði jöfn, skal hlutkesti látið ráða.
12 gr.
Á fundum félagsins hefur hver félagi eitt atkvæði , enda sé hann skuldlaus
við félagið.
13 gr.
Í gjörðabók skal rituð stutt skýrsla um það helsta, er gerðist á félagsfundum, einkum allar fundasamþykktir. Fundarritari og fundarstjóri undirrita fundargerðir. Fundargerð skal vera full sönnun þess, sem fram hefur farið
á fundi, og skal hún lesin upp í lok fundar.
14 gr.
Félagar skulu greiða árgjald til félagsins, sem aðalfundur ákveður fyrir
eitt ár í senn. Gjalddagi árgjaldsins er 1. maí ár hvert. Greiði félagi ekki árgjaldið til félagsins innan mánaðar frá gjalddaga, er heimilt að innheimta hæstu lögleyfða dráttarvexti á hverjum tíma af skuldinni. Stjórn félagsins getur tekið af félagsskrá þá, sem skulda árgjaldið sitt fyrir eitt ár, enda hafi þeir áður verið bréflega krafðir um greiðslu og þeim kynntar þessar afleiðingar vanskilanna.
15 gr.
Formaður boðar stjórnarfundi eftir því sem þurfa þykir en skylt er honum
að boða til stjórnarfundar ef einhver stjórnarmanna krefst þess. Það sem gerist á fundum stjórna skal fært í gerðabók félagsins. Ef ágreiningur
verður meðal stjórnarmanna ræður afl atkvæða en verði atkvæði jöfn ræður atkvæði formanns. Skuldbinding félagsins gagnvart öðrum getur einungis
gerst með samþykki stjórnar. Formaður skrifar undir fyrir hönd stjórnar
með samþykki hennar.
16 gr.
Stjórnin kemur fram fyrir hönd félagsins, jafnt á innlendum sem erlendum vettvangi, gagnvart stjórnvöldum og öðrum félagssamtökum, og sker úr um þau atriði varðandi störf eða málefni félagsins, sem ekki eru ákveðin í lögum félagsins eða með atkvæðagreiðslu á félagsfundi. Stjórnin skal gefa út félagsskrá og annast innheimtu félagsgjalda. Stjórnin ræður starfsmenn.
Stjórnin velur sér talsmann.
17 gr.
Starfsár félagsins er milli aðalfunda, en reikningsár er almanaksárið.
18 gr.
Lögum félagsins má ekki breyta nema á löglegum aðalfundi. Kynning á tillögu til lagabreytingu skal send út með aðalfundarboði. Lagabreytingin þarf samþykkið 2/3 hluta greiddra atkvæða á aðalfundi.
19 gr.
Stjórnin skipar og leysir frá störfum starfsnefndir,
eftir því sem henni þykir ástæða til.
20 gr.
Um slit félagsins fer sem um lagabreytingar. Fundur sá, sem samþykkir
á lögmætan hátt að slíta félaginu, kveður og á um, til hvaða líknarmála
eignum félagsins verður ráðstafað.
21 gr.
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Statutes of the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers
Article 1
The name of the association is the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers, abbreviated as FÍSL.
Article 2
The association’s registered domicile and legal venue are in Reykjavík.
Article 3
The association is an interest group and professional organization.
The objectives of the association are to:
Promote the advancement of progressive aesthetic photography in Iceland
Enhance respect and understanding of the photographic medium
Support increased education in photography at the university level
Work towards more and better exhibitions
Support the publication of photographic works
Enable photographers to pursue their art
Promote increased research on the photographic medium
Strengthen connections with similar institutions abroad
Encourage increased aesthetic use of the photographic medium
Promote greater professionalism in handling the medium’s subject matter
Encourage the state, the city, and private enterprises to support progressive photography
Support the translation of important texts/essays on the photographic medium
Article 4
Individuals eligible to apply for membership in the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers must have completed a BA degree in photography or possess equivalent education as confirmed by the relevant institution.
Alternatively, the applicant must meet three of the following criteria:
1. Other education in visual arts (minimum total of 2 years) confirmed by the relevant institution.
2. Have had one or more solo exhibitions in official exhibition venues, with supporting documentation.
3. Participation in an international exhibition, a group exhibition supported by public institutions, or at least five other group exhibitions, with supporting documentation.
4. Have published a photography book through a recognized publisher, including samples.
5. Have at least one work in a public collection, purchased by the relevant acquisition committee or assessment board, with supporting documentation.
6. Have received a public grant or artist salary, with supporting documentation.
In exceptional cases, membership may be granted without all of the above conditions being met, provided that the board unanimously supports such a decision.
Photography must be the primary medium of the applicant.
The applicant’s objectives must align with those of the association.
Article 5
Applications for membership shall be submitted to the chairperson of the association. The chairperson shall present the membership application at the next board meeting, where the board will decide whether to grant membership. The board shall then notify the applicant of the decision.
Article 6
Members may resign from the association as of the end of the calendar year, with at least one month’s notice.
Resignation must be in writing and submitted to the chairperson of the board, who is obligated to provide a written acknowledgment of receipt upon request.
Article 7
The board of the Association of Icelandic Contemporary Photographers consists of five representatives: a chairperson, a secretary, a treasurer, and two additional board members. One of the additional board members serves as vice-chairperson.
The board shall distribute responsibilities among its members. The board shall be elected at the annual general meeting, and all full members are eligible for election. If two candidates receive an equal number of votes, a random draw shall determine the outcome.
Article 8
The annual general meeting holds the highest authority in all matters of the association, within the limits set by these statutes.
Article 9
The annual general meeting shall be held each spring, no later than the end of May.
The meeting is valid if it has been lawfully convened.
All full members registered with the association are entitled to attend the annual general meeting.
The meeting shall be announced with at least four weeks’ notice.
Written nominations for board positions must be submitted to the board of FÍSL no later than three weeks before the annual general meeting, allowing the final list of candidates to be included in the meeting invitation.
The meeting invitation shall be sent out at least two weeks before the annual general meeting.
With the meeting invitation, all full members shall receive voting materials, allowing those who wish to submit their ballot to the FÍSL office in a designated envelope or cast their vote at the meeting.
All votes shall be counted at the annual general meeting.
The agenda of the annual general meeting shall be as follows:
1. Board report
2. Financial statements
3. Election of the board
4. Election of two auditors for a one-year term
5. Amendments to the statutes
6. Determination of membership fees
7. Other matters
Amendments to the statutes require the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast.
All other decisions at the annual general meeting require a simple majority vote.
Article 10
A general meeting of the association shall be held at least twice a year or when at least one-fifth of the members request a meeting, provided that the reason for the request is stated. Notice of a general meeting shall be given in writing or by email at least ten days in advance. The meeting notice must specify the matters to be discussed. A meeting is legally valid if it has been lawfully convened.
Article 11
Meetings shall be chaired by the chairperson of the association or a specially elected chairperson.At the beginning of the meeting, it must be determined whether the meeting is legally valid, and this must be announced.
Voting and other procedural matters at the meeting shall be conducted as determined by the meeting chairperson.
However, a written vote shall always be held if requested by any voting member.
In the event of a tie, a random draw shall determine the outcome.
Article 12
At association meetings, each member has one vote, provided they are not in arrears with the association.
Article 13
A brief record of the main proceedings of association meetings shall be kept in the minutes book, particularly all resolutions adopted at the meeting. The meeting secretary and chairperson shall sign the minutes. The minutes shall serve as full proof of the proceedings of the meeting and shall be read at the end of the meeting.
Article 14
Members shall pay an annual membership fee to the association, which is determined at the annual general meeting for one year at a time. The membership fee is due on May 1 each year. If a member fails to pay their membership fee within one month of the due date, the association is authorized to charge the highest legally permitted interest rate on the outstanding amount.The board may remove from the membership register those who have been in arrears for one year, provided they have been formally reminded in writing and informed of the consequences of non-payment.
Article 15
The chairperson shall convene board meetings as necessary and is obliged to do so if requested by any board member. Minutes of board meetings shall be recorded in the association’s minutes book. If a dispute arises among board members, a majority vote shall decide the issue. If votes are tied, the chairperson’s vote shall be decisive. The association may only enter into binding commitments with third parties with the approval of the board. The chairperson signs on behalf of the board with its approval.
Article 16
The board represents the association, both domestically and internationally, in dealings with authorities and other organizations. The board determines matters related to the association’s activities that are not specified in the statutes or decided by a membership vote. The board shall publish the membership register and manage the collection of membership fees. The board appoints employees and selects a spokesperson.
Article 17
The operational year of the association runs between annual general meetings, while the financial year follows the calendar year.
Article 18
Amendments to the statutes may only be made at a legally convened annual general meeting. Proposals for amendments must be included in the meeting invitation.
Amendments require the approval of two-thirds of the votes cast at the meeting.
Article 19
The board appoints and dismisses committees as deemed necessary.
Article 20
The dissolution of the association follows the same procedure as amendments to the statutes. A legally convened meeting that decides to dissolve the association shall also determine how the association’s assets are allocated to charitable causes.
Article 21
These statutes take effect immediately.