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IAU 13th General Conference


IAU at UTRECHT 

15 - 18 July 2008

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IAU Business Sessions

The General Conference, is the Supreme Decision-Making body of the IAU.  During the Business Sessions, which form an integral part of the General Conference, and which are open to all participants,  IAU Members in good standing take stock of the Association’s achievements (see: IAU Report of activities 2004-2008), set or adjust the strategy for the future (see: IAU Programme 2008-2012), review and discuss key statutory documents that are submitted for approval.  During these Sessions, the Election process is explained and voting takes place for the IAU President and members of the Administrative Board. 

It is also the exclusive right of the General Conference to adopt any Policy Statements or issue Declarations of Principle of the Association.  These then serve as advocacy platforms for the IAU and often structure new projects and initiatives.  At the 13th General Conference, a draft Policy Statement entitled Equitable Access, Success and Quality in Higher Education will be submitted for review and approval.

There will be three Business Sessions organized at the 13th General Conference as follows:

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
8h30 – 10h00 Business Session I
- Adoption of Rules of Procedures
- Adoption of Rules of Procedure for Elections
- Adoption of revisions to General Decisions and Guidelines
- Adoption of revisions to IAU Constitution
- Election Committee and Election Scrutineers
- Review of the Nominations and Election processes
- IAU Report on Activities 2004-2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
16h00 -17h30 Business Session II
- Equitable Access, Success and Quality in Higher Education: a policy statement by IAU, for discussions and adoption
- Presentation of Elections Committee report
- Presentations by Candidates for IAU Presidency
- Distribution of Ballots for election of:
a)    President
b)    Administrative Board and Deputy Board members
- Voting and announcement of results during dinner
Friday, July 18, 2008
11h00-12h00 Business Session III
- Presentation of IAU Programme of Activities 2008-2012
- Recognition of out-going Board Members
- Presentation of new Administrative Board
- Presentation by IAU President-Elect
     

 




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