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The IFOAM General Assembly (GA) will be held from June 22 -
24, 2008 in Vignola, Italy.
Agenda, Content and Motions
The agenda of the General Assembly as well as all motions and items up for discussion and decision you find in the IFOAM In Action Special GA edition, which you can download form this page, both as full version [pdf 1,8MB] as well as light version without pictures [1,1MB].
How to register for
the IFOAM General Assembly
IFOAM members and GA observers are welcome to book the General
Assembly Food Package online. Food and drinks for the three day session are provided to the GA
participants at a cost covering price of € 80,00. This package includes two coffee/tea
breaks plus a simple organic lunch per day. Dinner costs are not covered. You
can also choose between different diets. Please register now for the food
package to give the organizers enough time to make it all happen.
A registration fee for GA participation is not required.
IFOAM member
organizations, which are predominantly organic, have voting rights at the
GA. IFOAM associates and supporters are invited to participate
and can also speak in the GA plenary. However, associates and supporters do not
have voting rights at the GA. While the topics discussed are related to
internal IFOAM’s matters, like goals and objectives, organizational structure
and role in the world, the event is open for observers.
How to register your
vote
In order to get a voting card for the GA IFOAM member
organizations have to register in Vignola. The registration desk is open on
Saturday, June 21 from 16-20 hours and - for late comers only - on Sunday, June
22, from 8.00 – 8.45 hours at the Vignola
Castle.
Only members who paid their fees in 2008 have the right to
vote. IFOAM members shall bring along a proof of fee payment for clarifying
unidentified payments.
According to IFOAM statutes one person can represent up to
five member organizations at the GA. Member organizations have to
authorize the person as GA delegate. The proxy sheet will be soon available here for download.
What will happen at the GA 2008
The IFOAM General Assembly convenes once every three years in
conjunction with the IFOAM Organic World Congress. It is the democratic
decision making forum for the international organic movement.
The IFOAM General Assembly is a very dynamic and and lively gathering,
inspiring the members, board and staff to work towards IFOAM's mission.
At the upcoming General Assembly in Vignola, Italy from June 22-24 2008, the organic movement 'in its full diversity' from all over the
world will deliberate upon the challenges and opportunities for the
future.
The work and achievements during the current term of the World Board
will be presented in a Presidential report. The Executive Director will
explain how the Head Office staff, committees and task forces
contributed to the work that has been accomplished. Additionally,
reports about IFOAM's cooperation with governments, international NGOs
will be given, and conclusions and reports from IFOAM conferences and
events that took place in the intervening years since the last General
Assembly will be discussed.
A real service to the Global Organic Sector:
The IFOAM World Board
Since
the very moment of its foundation IFOAM has been developed by dedicated
volunteers with a global vision for Organic Agriculture.
The World Board member job description
provides
insights in the tasks of a World Board member.
In Vignola 27 candidates will run for 10 World Board positions to be filled. For all those who are considering to run for the IFOAM World Board at a later stage, the GA is not to be missed. |
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