THE MEMORANDUM OF

                                   Association for Mediterranean Archaeology
                                                                 `AMA`


                                    THIS PROPOSAL SHOWS THE ARTICLES OF
                         ‘ASSOCIATION FOR MEDITERRANEAN ARCHAEOLOGY’


                                                              21.11.2007


                                                     Articles of Association:
                                 Association for Mediterranean Archaeology




I. Name, objectives
Art. 1 Name, Administration

1.1 The Association for Mediterranean Archaeology (AMA) is a society established with the legal status of a corporate body in accordance with Art. 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil code.
1.2 The Association is non-governmental and non-profit-making.
1.3 The Association has its main office in………………………
1.4 The Association has its general secretariat office in …………………..

Art. 2 Objectives
2.1 The Association pursues the following aims:
To encourage international cooperation among the young archaeologists, art historians and related scholars to Mediterranean Archaeology;
To organize the Symposium on Mediterranean Archaeology every year at different institutions.
To submit scientific studies at national and international organisations;
To encourage the exchange of knowledge, information and experience among the members;
To develop a coordinated approach among to scientists on Mediterranean archaeology, universities, museums, research centres, other institutions and authorities.
To strengthen the international position of all activities regarding this field.
To enhance the reputation of underwater archaeology scientific studies.
To consolidate the friendship and communication of all people who related to Mediterranean Archaeology.
To support and promote the studies about cultural inheritance and Mediterranean archeology.
To promote universal ethics and disciplines.
To form a link between individuals and instutions from different countries for the aims of AMA.
To obtain new collaborations for Mediterranean Archaeology.
To contribute to the international development of academic classic archaeology, prehistory, protohistory, art history, archaeometri, history, underwater archaeology, archaeobotanic and other scholars who related to aims of AMA.
To publish a scientific field journal.
2.2 The Association furthers the aims to affiliate with the below particular institutions,
a) The European Cultural Centre in Geneva
b) The European Forum for the Arts and Heritage in Brussels
c) The European ecologies office in Brussels.
d) And other similar organizations.

2.3 Principles:

Regional, religious and racial subjects are out of AMA’s area of interest
Political subjects, political approachs, political influences are not included in AMA`s coverage.
The members are under the jurisdiction of their own national law
AMA’s principle approach is the respect to the cultural and natural heritage of the world
All the members have the right equally (to) work on the field of Mediterranean Archaeology according to local regulations. Hierarchy is not accepted within the AMA structure.


II. Members
Art. 3 Membership Categories
3.1 Young scientists whose activity concentrates on Mediterranean Archaeology may become Regular Members of the Association (see Article 4).
3.2 International cultural and scientific organisations as well as internationally known and renowned cultural and scientific institutions (like museums, research centres, associations, UN programs) active or related in the field of archaeology and/or cultural heritage may become Affiliate Members of the Association.
3.3 Universities and other educational institutions may become Regular Members of the Association.
3.4 Recognized scientists, donators and sponsors may become Honorary Members of the Association.
3.5 Ordinary and Affiliate Members shall be referred to in the present Articles of Association as Members.
3.6 Individuals who have been serving the development of the Association may be offered the title of Honorary Members.
3.7 To be accepted as a Member, the applicant shall declare in writing that they agree with the aims as defined in Article 2 and that they accept the Articles of Association
Art. 4 Ordinary Members
4.1 Applicants for ordinary membership shall have proven academic status on the field.
4.2 In addition, applicants for ordinary membership shall comply with the following requirements:
a) Working on the field of Mediterranean archaeology,
b) Minimum one time attend to SOMA at past,
Art. 5 Procedure of Admission
5.1 All membership applications shall first be examined by the Committee. The Committee may consult the Legal Commission and may ask a Committee member of the Legal Commission or a delegate of an Ordinary Member to visit the applicant and to submit a written report thereon.
5.2 The Committee determines whether the application shall be submitted to the General Meeting.
5.3 New members are admitted, on the Committee's proposal, by a resolution passed at a general meeting with a two-third majority of the scrutinised votes of the members present. The applicant's membership takes effect from when the duly elected new member’s entry fee and first year’s subscription have been received by the Association.
Art. 6 Resignation or Termination of Membership
6.1 Any member is entitled to resign its membership, provided it gives written notice of its intention at least three months before the end of the Association’s financial year.
6.2 When a member does not fulfil its obligations as laid down in the Articles of Association or when its conduct is against the objectives of the Association, its membership can be terminated by a resolution passed at a general meeting with a two-third majority of the scrutinised votes of the members present.
III. Financial Matters
Art. 7 Resources
7.1 The financial resources of the Association are:
c) Donations and grants,
d) Contributions from partners under co-operation agreements and similar income,
e) The reserve funds of the Association.

IV. Organisation
Art. 8 Bodies

8.1 The Association's bodies with decision-making powers or executive functions are:
a) The General Meeting (which may also be referred to as "General Assembly"),
b) The board of the directors,
c) The General Secretariat.

Art. 9 General Assembly

9.1 The General Assembly consists of the members of the Association.
9.2 The General Assembly is the supreme authority of the Association.
9.3 The Board of Directors shall convene an Ordinary General Assembly
each calendar year to take place within four months following the
expiry of each account year. Date and place to be notified in writing to the members not more than three months and not less than one month in advance. Agenda and if possible the relevant documents
to be distributed to the members not less than two weeks before the
Ordinary General Assembly.
9.4 Proposal from the members to be considered by the Ordinary General Assembly must be received by
9.5 Board of Directors not less than three weeks before the General Assembly.
9.6 The Ordinary General Assembly will approve:
a) Meeting officials including a president to conduct the proceedings of the Assembly
b) Due notice of meeting
c) Annual report from the Board of Directors
d) Audited annual accounts consisting of a profit and loss account, balance sheet and notes as well as an annual report
e) Proposals from the Board of Directors or members, if any
f) Election of the members of the Board of Directors
g) Election of auditor
h) Membership fees for the coming year on the recommendation of the Board of Directors

9.7 An Extra Ordinary General Assembly may be convened by the Board of
Directors at any time with one month’s written notice or shall be convened
with the same written notice by the Board of Directors upon a written demand
of 1/3 of the membership at the same time specifying issues to be decided.
9.8 Each member present at the Assembly has one seat and one vote provided
membership fees have been paid.
9.9 Decisions and election shall be made by simple majority if not stated
otherwise in these Articles.
9.10 The president of the Assembly shall conduct the proceeding of the Assembly
and shall decide on all questions in relation to the proceedings, the voting and the results of voting.
9.11Minutes of the decision of the Assembly shall be prepared and signed by the
president of the Assembly.

Art. 10 Executive Board of Members

10.1 The Association will be governed by a Executive Board of Members
consisting of seven persons nominated by a member and elected by the General assembly for four years, and provided that the elected members of the Board shall be at least four different countries of domicile. A member of the Board of Director may be re-elected. All members of the Board must be of different national festivals.
10.2 At the first meeting of the Executive Board of Directors following the Ordinary
General Assembly the Executive Board of Members elect a president, vice president, general secretary and a treasurer among it’s members.
10.3 The Board of Directors forms a quorum when at least three members of the
Board are present.
10.4 The Decisions of the Board of Directors shall be taken with simple majority
vote. In the event of a tie the president shall have the casting vote.
10.5 The president shall ensure that meetings of the Board of Directors are held
whenever necessary. The president shall convene the Board of Directors when required by two members of the Board.
10.6 Minutes must be prepared of the decisions of the Board of Directors and
shall be signed by all present members. A member of the Board, who does
not agree with the decision of the Board of Directors, is entitled to have his opinion included in the minutes of the meeting.
10.7 The Board of Directors shall adopt rules of procedure by which the work of
the Board of Directors is conducted.
10.8 A members of the Board of Directors may resign at any time from the Board
of Directors when a member of the Board of Directors resigns, a new member shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The appointment will expire at the next Ordinary General Assembly.

Art. 11 General Secretary
11.1 The General Secretary works during the all year and is in charge of the following:
a) It provides all necessary material for the regular meetings of the Board of Directors on time.
b) It implements all decisions made by the Board of Directors.
c) Making and updating the official web site of the association where all information regarding the activities of the association will be available to all interested parties. The web site will contain the information of the all underwater film festivals in the world and similar activities.

Art.12 New appointments
Everything which is not appointed to these articles of association will be changed
in accordance to the decisions made by the Board of Directors at the first meeting.

Art.13 Language

The English language shall be used as working language.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parts concerned sign triplicate copies of this
Memorandum Of Assocation on Mediterranean Archaeology (AMA) to one
sole effect, at Eastern Mediterranean University in Famagusta, 5 March of 2008
by :