Statutes of the International Movement of Catholic Students 2013 | Page 2

Summary Preamble ............................................................................. 4 I. GENERAL PROVISIONS ................................................... 4 Article 1: Name, Nature and Composition of the Organization 4 Article 2 - Legal Status and Headquarters .................... 4 Article 3 - Objectives ..................................................... 4 Article 4 - Form of Action .............................................. 5 II. MEMBERS ....................................................................... 5 Article 5 - Full Members ................................................. 5 Article 6 - Ecumenical Members................................... 6 Article 7 - Correspondent Members ............................. 6 Article 8 - Admission Applications ............................... 6 Article 9 - Withdrawal, Suspension or Expulsion ........ 6 III. GOVERNING BODIES ................................................... 7 Article 10 – Highest Governing Body ............................. 7 Article 11 – Functions of the World Assembly ............... 7 Article 12 – Composition of the World Assembly ......... 7 Article 13 – Convening the World Assembly ................ 8 Article 14 – Quorum ...................................................... 8 Article 15 – Standing Orders.......................................... 8 Article 16 - Voting Rights .............................................. 8 Article 17 – Decisions of the World Assembly .............. 8 Article 18 - The International Council .......................... 8 Article 19 – Functions of the International Council ..... 8 Article 20 - Composition and Voting Rights of the IMCS International Council IV. EXECUTIVE AND COORDINATING COMMITTEE ....... 11 Article 21 – International Secretariat ............................ 11 Article 22 - The International Coordination ................ 11 Article 23 – The International Team ............................. 11 Article 24 – Responsibilities of the International Team11 Article 25 - The President.............................................. 11 Article 26 - The General Secretary ................................ 11 Article 27 - The Ecclesiastical Assistant........................ 11 Article 28 - Incapacity and Resignation....................... 12 Article 29 - Regional Structures ................................... 12 Article 30 – Regional Coordinators .............................. 12 Article 31 - Commissions ...............................................13 Article 32 - Specialized Sub-Secretariats ......................13 Article 33 - The Convening of International Meetings 13 2 9