Statutes of the Swiss Angiodysplasia Association
Important notice: The legally binding version of these statutes is the original German version. This English text is a translation provided for information purposes only.
1. Name and Registered Office
Under the name “Angiodysplasia Switzerland Association” (“Association Suisse des Angiodysplasies”, “Associazione Svizzera delle Angiodisplasie”, “Associaziun Svizra d’Angiodisplasia”), an association within the meaning of Art. 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code exists, with its registered office at Rehweidstrasse 28, 9010 St. Gallen, Switzerland. The association is politically independent and religiously neutral.
2. Purpose
The association aims to promote and support patients with congenital vascular malformations (angiodysplasias) and to improve their quality of life through exchange, information, and networking.
- Bringing together and representing the interests of people affected by congenital vascular malformations in the spirit of self-help
- Facilitating exchange of experiences through regular meetings and events
- Establishing and supporting self-help groups
- Advising and supporting affected individuals
- Raising public awareness of the concerns of people affected by congenital vascular malformations
- Maintaining and expanding contacts with medical professionals and clinics
- International cooperation with organizations pursuing similar objectives
The association exclusively pursues charitable purposes and is not profit-oriented.
3. Resources
- Membership fees
- Donations from patrons
- Income from events organized by the association
- Donations and contributions of all kinds
- Subsidies
Membership fees are determined annually by the General Assembly. Honorary members and current board members are exempt from membership fees. The financial year corresponds to the calendar year.
4. Membership
Natural and legal persons who support the purpose of the association may become members.
a. Categories
- Ordinary members: full voting rights
- Honorary members: full voting rights
- Supporting members: no voting rights
b. Admission
Applications for membership must be submitted in writing to the Board. The Board decides definitively on admission.
c. Termination
- Resignation at the end of the financial year with four weeks’ notice
- Exclusion by a two-thirds majority decision of the Board after hearing the member concerned
- Death
5. Bodies of the Association
- General Assembly
- Board
- Auditors
6. Board
The Board consists of a minimum of three and a maximum of five members and is authorized to sign collectively by two. It includes a President, a Vice-President, and a Managing Director. Board members act on an honorary basis and are entitled only to reimbursement of expenses.
7. General Assembly
The General Assembly is the supreme body of the association. It is convened at least four weeks in advance and is quorate regardless of the number of members present.
8. Auditors
The auditors examine the accounts and report to the General Assembly. As long as no statutory audit obligation exists, the General Assembly may waive the appointment of an external auditor.
9. Liability
The association is liable for its obligations exclusively with its assets. Personal liability of members is excluded.
10. Dissolution
In the event of dissolution, the assets shall be transferred to a tax-exempt organization pursuing a similar purpose.
11. Data Protection
The association processes only personal data necessary to fulfill its purpose and ensures appropriate data security.
12. Entry into Force
These statutes were adopted at the founding General Assembly on 10 January 2025 and entered into force on that date.