{"id":525,"date":"2026-01-09T23:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T23:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauniory.fi\/?page_id=525"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:23:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:23:17","slug":"rules-of-association","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rauniory.fi\/?page_id=525&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Rules of Association"},"content":{"rendered":"

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1 \u00a7 Name and Domicile<\/p>\n

The name of the association is Rauman Insin\u00f6\u00f6riopiskelijat RaunIO ry<\/span><\/span>, hereinafter referred to as \u201cthe association.\u201d
The domicile of the association is Rauma.<\/p>\n

2 \u00a7 Purpose of the Association
\nThe purpose of the association is to promote the mental, professional, societal, and other corresponding common interests of its members, act as an information channel between the Insin\u00f6\u00f6riopiskeijaliitto IOL ry and the members of the association, advocate for and improve students’ social conditions and legal protection, and promote educational policy activities.<\/p>\n

3 \u00a7 Implementation of the purpose
\nThe association operates as a local association of IOL ry under the Insin\u00f6\u00f6riliitto IL ry and cooperates with relevant stakeholders.
\nTo fulfill its purpose, the association:
\nPromotes the interests of its members
\nConducts educational and publishing activities
\nOrganizes events that bring members together
\nInforms its members about its activitiesTiedottaa toiminnastaan j\u00e4senist\u00f6lleen
\nEncourages members to participate in training and negotiation events
\nMaintains and develops the engineering student culture<\/p>\n

4 \u00a7 Supporting the activities
\nTo support its activities, the association is entitled to:
\nown property and conduct income-generating activities as permitted under Section 5 of the Associations Act
\nestablish funds
\nreceive grants, donations, and bequests
\nWith appropriate permission, organize collections, lotteries, and celebratory or entertainment events
\nengage in publishing activities
\nown real estate and securities necessary for its operations<\/p>\n

5 \u00a7 Full members
\nFull members of the association may include students at Satakunnan Ammattikorkeakoulu studying for an engineering or construction manager degree, who accept the purpose of the association, commit to following its rules and decisions of its governing bodies, and are approved as members by the board.
\nHonorary and supporting members
\nThe association may also have honorary and supporting members.
\nHonorary members may be invited by decision of the association meeting upon proposal by the board, based on significant contributions to the association\u2019s purpose.
\nHonorary members are not required to pay a membership fee.
\nSupporting members may include private individuals and legally competent organizations approved by the board, and who pay the supporting membership fee determined by the association meeting.<\/p>\n

6 \u00a7 Members’ obligations and rights
\nEach member must:
\nComply with the association\u2019s rules and decisions of its governing bodies
\nPay the membership fee determined by the IOL ry congress, excluding honorary and supporting members
\nSupporting members must pay the supporting membership fee determined by the association
\nFull members have the right to attend, speak, and vote at association meetings.
\nHonorary and supporting members have the right to attend and speak, but not to vote.<\/p>\n

7 \u00a7 Resignation from membership
\nA member may resign by submitting written notice to the board or chairperson, or by announcing the resignation at an association meeting to be recorded in the minutes.<\/p>\n

8 \u00a7 Expulsion of a member
\nThe board may expel a member if the member has failed to fulfill their obligations, has significantly harmed the association through their actions within or outside the association, or no longer meets the membership requirements defined by law or these rules.<\/p>\n

9 \u00a7 Association meetings
\nThe board convenes association meetings as necessary, at a minimum, the statutory spring and autumn meetings.
Meetings must be announced on the association\u2019s notice board at least two weeks in advance.
\nThe spring meeting must be held by the end of May and shall at least:
\npresent the annual report and accounts for the previous calendar year, along with the audit report
\ndecide on the approval of the financial statements and the granting of discharge from liability
\nThe autumn meeting must be held by the end of November and shall at least:
\nelect the chairperson, vice chairperson, treasurer, and secretary
\nelect other board members
\ndetermine membership fees for each member category
\nelect one operations auditor and one deputy
\napprove the action plan and budget
\nAn extraordinary meeting must be convened if deemed necessary by the board, decided by an association meeting, or requested in writing by at least one-tenth (1\/10) of voting members for a specific matter.
\nThe official language of meetings is Finnish, and association documents are drafted in Finnish.
\nVoting rights are held by members present who have paid their membership fees, with one vote per member.
\nThe association meeting elects the board of the association.<\/p>\n

10 \u00a7 Board of the association
\nThe board consists of the chairperson, vice chairperson, treasurer, and secretary elected by the autumn meeting, as well as 0\u201310 additional members.
\nThe board implements decisions of the association meeting, manages the association\u2019s affairs, and represents the association.
The board appoints other officials of the association.
The board ensures that accounts are audited by the end of February. The financial year is the calendar year. The operations auditor must submit their report by April 30.
\nThe board has a quorum when the chairperson or, in their absence, the vice chairperson and at least half of the members are present.
The association\u2019s name is signed jointly by two (2) of the following: chairperson, vice chairperson, treasurer, or other authorized signatories appointed by the board.
The board\u2019s term of office is one calendar year.<\/p>\n

11 \u00a7 Rights of IL \u00a0ja IOL ry
\nIOL ry is granted the right to audit the association\u2019s activities.
Employees of IL ry have the right to attend and speak at board meetings, but not to vote.
Members of the IOL ry board have the right to attend and speak at all association events, but not to vote.
Minutes of association meetings must be submitted to IOL ry for information.<\/p>\n

12 \u00a7 Amendment of the rules
\nAmendments to these rules must be approved by a two-thirds (2\/3) majority at two (2) consecutive association meetings, with at least 30 days between meetings. Only one of these meetings may be an extraordinary meeting.
All amendments must be submitted to the IOL ry board for confirmation.<\/p>\n

13 \u00a7 Dissolution of the Association<\/p>\n

The dissolution of the association requires a five-sixths (5\/6) majority decision at two (2) association meetings, at least 30 days apart, with only one being an extraordinary meeting.<\/p>\n

Upon dissolution, the association\u2019s assets shall be transferred to IOL ry, which will ensure that the assets are used in accordance with the association\u2019s purpose or allocated to a legally competent organization that supports similar objectives.<\/p>\n

(Last updated 26 July 2017)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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