BCA Structure
On this page you'll find information about the BCA Board and our statutes.
The BCA is a non-profit association and is regulated under French law, specifically the Association Loi 1901. This law dictates that associations must be structured by a stated goal (the reason the association exists) and projects that attract members. The law also states that associations must be run democratically to ensure that all members of an association are empowered and can influence the operations of an association.
The BCA is a non-profit association and is regulated under French law, specifically the Association Loi 1901. This law dictates that associations must be structured by a stated goal (the reason the association exists) and projects that attract members. The law also states that associations must be run democratically to ensure that all members of an association are empowered and can influence the operations of an association.
BCA Board of Directors and Executive Committee
BCA members elect a 10-person Board of Directors each year. The Board is responsible for the general running and operating of the association. The two major obligations of the Board is to organise a General Meeting at least once a year and to approve finances. Board members meet several times a year and can make decisions on just about anything unless otherwise explicitly stated in the association's statutes. Board members also elect the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee are Board members who have been elected to undertake certain important roles. The BCA currently has five executive roles:
The Executive Committee are Board members who have been elected to undertake certain important roles. The BCA currently has five executive roles:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Activity Director
- Secretary
BCA Statutes
Every association must have a set of by-laws which define the democratic procedures ruling the association, its purpose and the power and obligations of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. These by-laws or statutes are drawn-up by the association's founding members but can be changed at any time with the approval of the association's members and the local préfecture.
