Articles of Association of Asian Ski-mountaineering Federation (ASMF)
The Asian Ski-mountaineering Federation, which is abbreviated in all languages as ASMF (hereinafter “The ASMF”), is responsible for all aspects of ski-mountaineering competitions in Asia, and is in compliance with the Articles of Association of ISMF and under the auspices of ISMF.
The ASMF has the supreme authority for all matters concerning ski-mountaineering competitions in Asia which are in accordance with the IOC definition; and ASMF is the unique representative of Asia that participates in ISMF.
LEGAL FORM OF FEDERATION, HEADQUARTERS AND LANGUAGE
The Federation is established as a non-governmental and non-profit association and is the continental representative of ISMF.
The Federation is named The Asian Ski-mountaineering Federation, abbreviated as ASMF. The headquarters of the ASMF is to be located in the same country where the president is elected and will manage the branches and all related activities. The ASMF branches may be located in any membership countries and will be established through the ASMF President and committee resolutions.
OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES
All activities of the ASMF are independent of any political or governmental influences. The ASMF does not allow any discrimination for political, racial or religious reasons. The ASMF promotes and supports with all means gender equality in its activities. Its principal purposes are to promote, develop, and supervise ski-mountaineering in the Asia continent. The ASMF fosters friendly relations among its member countries and regions, competition participants and administrators.
Membership in the ASMF is open to any Asian countries and regions actively involved in ski-mountaineering competitions.
Membership applications should be filed through the Secretary General or through the ASMF office. Applications should include the following:
• Information about the applicant - name, address, email, website, key contacts.
• Latest annual report of activities of the organization.
The ASMF functions through one body, the General Assembly, with separately defined rights and responsibilities.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The General Assembly is the highest body of the ASMF and has the ultimate rights for all activities of the ASMF. The General Assembly convenes every year. Organization of the General Assembly shall be entrusted alternately to one of its Members and Associate Members. The date and venue for the Assembly shall be agreed at the Assembly meeting two years prior. The Assembly must be held no later than the end of June of any year. The calling notice must be sent to all Members and Associate Members at least 3 months prior to the date set for the Assembly.
The ASMF may, if necessary, establish several Committees approved by the General Assembly. The regulations and rules for naming, organizing, and operating of each Committee are to be drafted separately by the Council.
The ASMF will finance its own activities through sources including:
a) Membership and subscription fees of its Members;
b) The organization and authorization of competitions, competitor entry fees, and any other fees related to official competitions; and
c) Any other sources that may be available (sponsorships, TV rights, donations, etc.).
Only the assets of the ASMF can be used to settle the ASMF liabilities and obligations. Any liability of the Member Associations is excluded.
Three fifths (3/5) of ASMF Members can suggest the dissolution of ASMF. The organization may be voluntarily dissolved by resolution of no less than three fourths (3/4) of the total voting members and requires at least two thirds (2/3) of the members of ASMF having the right to vote, be present or represented.
Specific rules necessary for carrying out these articles are drawn up separately by the Council. For the issues unregulated by the articles or the specific rules, general set ups are applied.