At its meeting on October 14, 2020, the Executive Committee of the French Arbitration Committee decided to amend Article 11 of its bylaws.

It is currently as follows:
“Article 11 – Composition of the Executive Committee
The administration of the Committee is entrusted to an Executive Committee composed of no more than 25 members elected for a three-year term by the General Assembly from among full members who are current with their dues, in accordance with the conditions set forth in paragraph 4 of this article. In addition, former Presidents and Vice Presidents—limited to two terms following the end of their tenure—as well as a representative of C.F.A. 40 and individuals (whose number may not exceed one-quarter of the elected members) selected by the Executive Board from among members exempt from dues due to their position or work, as referred to in Article 5, paragraph 2, shall be ex officio members of the Executive Board.

If, between elections, one or more members of the Executive Committee resign or are unable for any reason to perform their duties, the Executive Committee may co-opt, within the limit set forth in the first paragraph, one or more members who will serve until the end of the term of office of the Executive Committee member concerned.

The election of the members of the Executive Committee by the General Assembly is conducted by secret ballot, a show of hands, or by mail, as provided for in Article 16. Voting by proxy is permitted, provided that each member of the Executive Committee may receive no more than two proxies, with the exception of the President, who is not subject to this limit.

Candidates must notify the Committee Chair one month prior to the date of the General Meeting.

The list of candidates is submitted to the Executive Committee, which ensures that the candidates are suited to the needs and purpose of the association, taking into account the profiles of outgoing members and ensuring a balanced representation within the Executive Committee of the various personal and professional backgrounds. The President publishes on the Committee’s website the list of candidates approved by the Executive Committee and submitted for a vote by the General Assembly eight days prior to the date of the meeting.

"The chairs of the working groups organized within the CFA may be invited by the CFA President to attend Executive Committee meetings."

The Executive Board therefore submits the following amendment to the aforementioned Article 11 to the Extraordinary General Assembly:
“Article 11 – Composition of the Executive Board
The administration of the Committee is entrusted to an Executive Board composed of no more than 25 members elected for a three-year term by the General Assembly from among full members who are current with their dues under the conditions stipulated in paragraph 4 of this article. In addition, former Presidents and Vice Presidents are ex officio members of the Executive Board for up to two terms following the end of their tenure, as well as a representative of the CFA40 and individuals—whose number may not exceed one-quarter of the elected members—selected by the Executive Board from among members exempt from dues due to their position or work, as referred to in Article 5, paragraph 2.”

The maximum number of consecutive terms is set at two for members of the Executive Committee other than ex officio members. However, when a member of the Executive Committee is elected as Chair or Vice Chair, the number of terms will be counted only from the date of their appointment to that position. Elections for members of the Executive Board are held every three years. If, between two elections, one or more members of the Executive Board resign or are unable for any reason to perform their duties, the Executive Board may co-opt, within the limit set forth in the first paragraph, one or more members who will serve until the end of the term of the Executive Board member concerned.

The election of the members of the Executive Committee by the General Assembly is conducted by secret ballot, a show of hands, or by mail, as provided for in Article 16. Voting by proxy is permitted, provided that each member of the Executive Committee may receive no more than two proxies, with the exception of the President, who is not subject to this limit.

Candidates must notify the Committee Chair one month prior to the date of the General Meeting.

The list of candidates is submitted to the Executive Board, which ensures that the candidates meet the association’s needs and align with its purpose, taking into account the profiles of outgoing members and ensuring balanced representation within the Executive Board of the various personal and professional backgrounds. The President publishes on the Committee’s website the list of candidates approved by the Executive Board and submitted to a vote by the General Assembly eight days before the date of the General Assembly.
The leaders of the working groups organized within the CFA may be invited by the President of the CFA to attend Executive Board meetings.”

Transitional Provisions
The limit of two terms of office provided for in Article 11 of the Bylaws shall take effect as of the election of the members of the Executive Board by the Ordinary General Assembly to be held in 2022.
Its application shall, however, be adjusted as follows:

– For the first third of the Executive Committee members—selected based on seniority or on a voluntary basis—the number of terms will be counted starting in 2022.
– For the other Executive Committee members, the number of terms will be counted only starting in 2025.
This revised wording will be put to a vote on December 16.