Updated Articles of Association and international events for AIVP’s latest AGM

AIVP held an online Annual General Meeting on 10 June 2021. Almost a hundred delegates from 25 countries attended. In addition to approving substantial amendments to the Articles of Association, the AGM also gave its verdict on the initial results of the new strategy adopted two years ago, and forward-looking prospects, particularly in terms of physical and online events. AIVP, which is officially a “non-profit organisation”, is governed by the 1901 French law on associations, to which French lawmakers have made various amendments since it was passed. The law lays down the general rules for setting up an association, and stipulates the members’ obligations. The General Meeting of each of these so-called “1901 Law” associations, which has sovereign power, may then adopt Articles of Association governing all aspects of its activities and its operating procedures. The non-profit sector enjoys various tax breaks, and is very active in France with around 1.3 million associations, representing some 70 billion euros. With that significant economic value naturally comes an obligation…