Statutes of the European Drift Drivers Association (EDDA)

Art. 1 Name and seat

Under the name “European Drift Drivers Association (EDDA)” there is an association within the meaning of Art. 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code. The seat of the association is [place], Switzerland.

Art. 2 Purpose

The association represents the common interests of professional drift drivers in Europe. It works in particular for:

• the safety of drivers, crews and spectators;
• fair and transparent sporting rules and judging;
• fair economic and contractual conditions;
• youth development and the development of the sport.

The association is politically and religiously neutral and pursues no commercial purpose.

Art. 3 Membership

Full members are drivers who competed in the regular Drift Masters field in the current or previous season.

Associate members are drivers of national pro championships in Europe as well as Drift Masters wildcard drivers. They have an advisory vote.

Patrons are individuals or legal entities that support the association. They have no voting rights.

The board decides on admission.

Art. 4 Resignation and exclusion

Members may resign at any time effective the end of a calendar year. Exclusion for good cause is decided by the board. The member may appeal to the general assembly.

Art. 5 Bodies

The bodies of the association are the general assembly, the board and the auditors.

Art. 6 General assembly

The ordinary general assembly takes place once a year before the start of the season. It may also be held by video conference.

Each full member has one vote. The assembly decides by a simple majority of the votes cast. Amendments to the statutes and dissolution require two thirds of the votes cast.

The general assembly elects the board and the auditors, approves the annual accounts and budget and sets the membership fees.

Art. 7 Board

The board consists of five members: president, vice president, finance and two regional representatives. At least three board members must be full members. Western, Northern, Eastern and Central Europe should be adequately represented.

The term of office is two years. Re-election is possible. The board represents the association externally and may appoint an office.

Art. 8 Conflicts of interest

Not eligible for the board is anyone who, personally or through close relatives, has a financial stake in the organiser of a series the association deals with, or holds an executive function there.

Team or vehicle operators disclose their business relationships with organisers and recuse themselves from affected matters. Their membership is not affected.

Art. 9 Finances

The association's funds come from membership fees, patron contributions, sponsorship and donations. Only the association's assets are liable for its obligations.

Art. 10 Confidentiality

Internal deliberations are confidential. Public statements are made only by the board.

Art. 11 Dissolution

Upon dissolution, the assets go to a non-profit organisation with a similar purpose, for example for safety or youth development in motorsport.

Art. 12 Entry into force

These statutes were adopted at the founding assembly on [date] in [place] and enter into force immediately.