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STATUTE
CONSTITUTION AND PURPOSES
ART. 1 The National Association of Coral, Cameo, and Related Material Producers and Merchants, Goldsmiths, Commercial Agents, and Designers of Jewelry and Objects with Components of Coral, Cameos, and Related Materials is established. The Association is more simply named Assocoral. Its registered office is in Torre del Greco.
ART. 2 The Association is purely professional, operates independently of any political or ideological affiliation, and is non-profit.
ART. 3 Assocoral aims to enhance, protect, safeguard, and promote everything related to Coral, Cameos, and Related Materials, as well as the production sectors associated with them.
By way of example only, it aims to:
Promote and develop organizational awareness among industry operators to defend their professional interests;
Protect and assist the represented categories at trade union, economic, technical, and professional levels, before any competent authority and wherever necessary;
Support and help resolve issues affecting the represented categories through studies and coordination;
Encourage vocational training for members, with particular attention to apprenticeships, to qualify new workers and business owners, as well as requalification;
Promote the establishment of cooperative and consortium bodies to better align member businesses with market conditions, goods, services, and technological and productive needs;
Develop cultural and technical initiatives through the dissemination of publications and the establishment of assistance services;
Promote useful relationships with national and international organizations and institutions operating in the represented categories.
Members
ART. 4 The following categories of members are established:
a) Active Members;
b) Founding Members;
c) Associated Members;
d) Honorary Members.
a) Active Members are companies or artisan enterprises registered with the Chamber of Commerce in one of the production categories listed in Article 1. They fully participate in all Association activities and have voting rights.
b) Founding Members are those who founded the Association; this title is purely honorary.
c) Associated Members are entities, companies, associations, or individuals who support the Association's activities or provide financial contributions. They participate in activities without voting rights.
d) Honorary Members are those who have rendered exceptional service to the Association. Appointed by the Assembly upon the proposal of the Board of Directors. They participate without voting rights.
ART. 5 The membership application implies full acceptance of this Statute and the Regulations. Membership is binding for one year starting January 1 of the year after admission and is automatically renewed annually unless the Member resigns by registered letter at least three months before expiration.
ART. 6 Fees and social funds or reserves:
Members must pay:
a) a one-time registration fee upon application;
b) an annual contribution by January 31, both set annually by the Board of Directors.
Fees are non-transferable (except by death) and not revalued. Profits, surpluses, or reserves cannot be distributed during the Association’s existence; upon dissolution, any remaining funds will be donated to another similar or public-benefit organization.
ART. 7 Membership is lost:
a) by resignation in accordance with Article 5;
b) by loss of the requirements under Article 4;
c) by failure to pay fees or comply with regulations;
d) by exclusion for breach of the Statute or Regulations, or for serious moral conduct issues incompatible with membership.
ART. 8 Acceptance, termination, and exclusion decisions regarding membership are made by the Board of Directors.
Governing Bodies
ART. 9 The Association’s governing bodies are:
a) the General Assembly of Members;
b) the Board of Directors;
c) the Executive Committee;
d) the Board of Statutory Auditors;
e) the Board of Arbitrators (Probiviri).
General Assembly
ART. 10 The ordinary Assembly consists of members in good standing, convened by the President at least once a year, by fax or registered mail at least 15 days prior. Proxies are allowed, maximum one per member. The first call requires at least half the members; the second call (one hour later) is valid regardless of turnout. The meeting is chaired by the President assisted by the Secretary. Decisions require an absolute majority and are binding for all members.
The Assembly is responsible for:
a) electing the Board of Directors;
b) approving the Board’s report;
c) approving the Auditors’ report;
d) deciding on any other business on the agenda.
ART. 11 An Assembly can also be convened when needed or upon request by at least one-fifth of members. If the Board doesn’t act promptly, the request goes to the President of the Board of Arbitrators, who will convene the Assembly, chaired by the eldest member.
ART. 12 Extraordinary Assembly may be convened by the Board or by at least one-third of members in good standing, for statutory amendments or dissolution. First call requires at least half the members, with proxies allowed; decisions are by absolute majority. For dissolution, a two-thirds quorum is required.
Board of Directors
ART. 13 Composed of seven members, serving three-year terms ending December 31, continuing in office for administrative purposes until a new Board is elected by January 31. Vacancies are filled by the next highest vote-getter from the previous election.
At its first meeting, the Board elects a President by secret ballot and absolute majority. Two Vice Presidents are also elected, one designated as Vicarious. The President may co-opt two additional members as Secretary and Treasurer.
ART. 14 The Board implements Assembly decisions and takes necessary actions to achieve Association goals. It may call consultative referendums, valid with an absolute majority of members in good standing, and must place the item on the agenda of the next Assembly within three months.
The Board meets at least quarterly, convened by the President, approves the internal Regulations, and may appoint working committees. Meetings are valid with a majority present; decisions by absolute majority, with tie-breaking vote to the President.
Executive Committee
ART. 15 The Executive Committee includes the President, two Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer. It assists, advises, and supports the President in executing Board and Assembly decisions. It is valid with a majority of members; decisions by majority, with the President holding tie-breaking vote.
Board of Statutory Auditors
ART. 16 Composed of three primary and two alternate auditors, who may be non-members, elected by the Assembly for three-year renewable terms. They elect a President and supervise financial management, verifying accounting records, and prepare an annual financial report for the Assembly. They attend Board meetings without vote.
Board of Arbitrators (Probiviri)
ART. 17 Elected by the Assembly for three-year terms, the Board comprises three morally upright individuals, not necessarily members, and elects a President. They are eligible for re-election and may hold other roles. They resolve internal disputes informally. Appeals are submitted to the Board’s President in writing.
Offices and Responsibilities
ART. 18 The President, elected by the Board by majority, may serve up to two consecutive terms. They are the legal representative, have signature authority, and may delegate tasks.
ART. 19 The President:
convenes and chairs the Assembly, Board, and Executive Committee;
manages daily operations and implements decisions;
may receive funds on behalf of the Association;
may invite individuals to meetings as needed;
with the Executive Committee, executes Assembly and Board decisions;
in urgent cases, may act on behalf of the Association, subject to subsequent Board ratification.
ART. 20 Vice Presidents are elected by the Board. The Vicarious Vice President acts in place of the President if absent or incapacitated; otherwise, the other Vice President assumes duties. In case of presidential vacancy, the Vicarious becomes interim President and calls the Board within three months to elect a new President.
ART. 21 The Secretary, appointed by the President from among members, oversees offices, supervises secretarial staff, and records minutes.
ART. 22 The Treasurer, appointed by the President, manages accounting records, assets, and prepares the annual financial statements and budget.
ART. 23 All offices are unpaid.
ART. 24 For any matters not covered by this Statute, the provisions of the Italian Civil Code apply.
ART. 25 This Statute replaces and repeals the previous one in full.
ART. 26 This Statute becomes effective immediately after approval.
ASSOCORAL REGULATIONS
Constitution and Purpose
ART. 1 Assocoral is established with indefinite duration, headquartered in Torre del Greco.
ART. 2 The fiscal year runs from January 1 to December 31.
ART. 3 To achieve its aims, the Association may:
implement organizational and operational tools to improve services for manufacturing, trade, and export of relevant goods;
promote joint efforts in publicity, support, and protection related to the sector, including funding of technical-professional schools for talented youth;
engage in trade union action, including participation in drafting labor contracts;
establish professional testing laboratories;
publish an informative periodical for members;
establish arbitration commissions for dispute resolution, available to members and non-members;
organize training and education courses for personnel.
Members
ART. 4 Members include firms engaged in:
manufacturing or distributing coral products;
artisan coral production;
manufacturing or distributing shell cameos;
artisan shell cameo production;
manufacturing or distributing similar materials (semi-precious stones, amber, shells, etc.);
artisan production of similar materials;
gold/silver manufacturing or distributing incorporating coral, cameos, or similar materials;
agents and jewelry designers.
ART. 5 Prospective members must submit a signed application to the President, including:
a) copy of Security Authorization;
b) Chamber of Commerce certificate;
c) declaration of acceptance of Statute and Regulations;
d) identification of the company’s legal representative eligible for Association offices;
e) description of primary business activity.
ART. 6 Members may be suspended or expelled for failing obligations or being under judicial investigation related to their profession. The Board decides; appeals go to the Board of Arbitrators.
ART. 7 Members pay an annual fee by January 31 and a one-time registration fee upon admission. The Board sets different fee levels based on business activity and importance, with any changes decided by the Board.
Board of Directors
ART. 9 The Board has seven members, convened by the President at least quarterly or as needed.
ART. 10 To broaden representation, the Board may co-opt a representative from other production categories, artisan associations, or consortia with at least ten members.
Referendum
ART. 11 Upon request by at least five members in good standing, the Board may call a referendum. Only members in the relevant production categories vote. Notices are sent by fax or registered mail; votes must be returned within eight days.
Board of Arbitrators
ART. 12 Members initiating proceedings must submit written appeals to the Board’s President. Decisions are made within thirty days, are final and binding, and must be presented to the Board of Directors at its next meeting for ratification and execution.
Elections
ART. 13 Legally authorized company representatives in good standing are eligible to vote.
ART. 14 Proxies are allowed, one per member.
ART. 15 All eligible members may be elected, whether present or represented.
ART. 16 Elected members must accept in writing within 30 days or lose the position; alternates assume office.
ART. 17 Complaints about the election process may be lodged within 30 days by registered mail to the Board of Arbitrators’ President.
ART. 18 The polling station comprises a President and two tellers.
Election of the Board of Directors
ART. 19 Each voter receives a ballot and may vote for up to seven candidates.
ART. 20 Voting lasts up to two hours, after which counting begins. Those with the most votes are elected.
ART. 21 Voting is by secret ballot.
Election of the Board of Statutory Auditors
ART. 22 Probiviri members need not be members. Candidacies are not required.
ART. 23 Voters mark up to three preferences; the top three become primary, the next two alternates.
ART. 24 Voting is secret.
Election of the Board of Arbitrators
ART. 25 Probiviri members may be non-members recognized for integrity. The Assembly Chair proposes a list after consulting members. Voters may indicate up to three preferences. The election may be by acclamation.