involves all members. An ordinary General Assembly is convened at least once a year, while extraordinary General Assemblies are convened as required. The purpose of the General Assembly is to: propose general objectives, express opinions and table motions; discuss and approve reports from the Council and President of the Association in addition to annual financial reports; elect members of the Council and the Audit and Arbitration Board from among the ordinary membership; approve any amendments to the Articles of Association; set membership fees; vote on dissolution of the Association and all other matters reserved to it under the Articles of Association.

is composed of between 30 and 50 members, guaranteeing proportional representation of the Sectors while at the same time ensuring overall balance and more effective identification of all Fiat Group “dirigenti” within the Association. The Council has a 4 year term of office. The Council is responsible for ensuring that the Association fulfils the purposes stated in the Articles of Association, while safeguarding the interests and will of members. Other responsibilities of the Council include: implementation of resolutions passed in the General Assembly; establishment of guidelines, providing the President with the indications and support necessary to meet the Association’s objectives; approval of the establishment of Regional Chapters; promotion of collaboration between members and examination of proposals, opinions and motions, passing them on to other bodies of the Association, as appropriate.

acts in support of the President and its membership consists of the President, Vice-Presidents, General Secretary of the Council, Committee Secretary and Treasurer. In particular, the Presidential Committee: establishes guidelines for development of the Association and execution of activities approved by the Council, implementing initiatives as appropriate to meet the aims of the Association; prepares the annual report and all other documentation to be presented to the Council and at the General Assembly; sets up working groups for approved initiatives, assigning responsibilities and periodically reviewing progress; approves draft financial statements and budgets, prepared by the Treasurer, to be submitted to the Council for approval.

is responsible for guaranteeing full compliance with the Articles of Association, monitoring administration and organising elections. It is comprised of 3 serving members and 2 substitutes, elected by members at the General Assembly from among the ordinary membership. The term of office is 5 years and its members can be re-elected. In addition to the powers granted to it under the Articles of Association, this Board: is responsible for guaranteeing that the Association’s Articles of Association are fully complied with at all times; has the power to examine petitions, expressing opinions and judgements and acting as “amiable compositeur”; is responsible for providing an opinion at the General Assembly in the event of a proposed dissolution of the Association; has the power to examine the accounting and administration of the Association, and review financial statements prepared by the Treasurer before they are presented to the members at the General Assembly; has the power to establish its own policies and procedures.