French Sports Code
In forceThe associations mentioned in article R. 121-2 may only obtain approval if their articles of association include the following provisions:
1° Provisions relating to the democratic operation of the association.
The articles of association provide for :
a) The participation of each member in the general meeting ;
b) The appointment of the Board of Directors by the General Meeting by secret ballot and for a limited period;
c) A minimum number of meetings per year of the General Meeting and the Board of Directors;
d) The conditions under which the General Meeting and the Board of Directors may be convened on the initiative of a certain number of their members;
2° Provisions relating to management transparency.
The Articles of Association also provide that
a) That full accounts are kept of all income and expenditure;
b) That the annual budget is adopted by the Board of Directors before the start of the financial year;
c) That the accounts are submitted to the General Meeting within less than six months of the end of the financial year;
d) That any contract or agreement entered into between the association and a director, his or her spouse or a close relative must be submitted to the Board of Directors for authorisation and presented to the next General Meeting for information;
3° Provisions relating to equal access for women and men to its management bodies. The Articles of Association stipulate that the composition of the Board of Directors must reflect the composition of the General Meeting.
The articles of association also include provisions designed to guarantee the rights of defence in the event of disciplinary proceedings and to ensure that there is no discrimination in the organisation and life of the association.
The republican commitment contract referred to in article L. 121-4 is appended to the articles of association.
