I.K.F. Headquarter - 237 ter , avenue Sainte Marguerite 06200-Nice , France Registration nr. 0062027610
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I.K.F. Headquarter - 237 ter , avenue Sainte Marguerite 06200-Nice , France Registration nr. 0062027610
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IKF ConstitutionArticle 1 – Definition 1.1 Definition of KEMPO: KEMPO is a very complex, atractive and modern fighting sport discipline having incorporated in several sports and competition rules as follows: Traditional (Kata, Kata Synchron, Weapon Kata, Weapon Kata Synchron), Self-Defense (Self-Defense Combat, Self-defense Sport, Weapon Self-Defense, Gladiator), Classic Combat (Semi-Kempo, Submission, Grappling, K1, Shidokan), MMA (Mixed Combat, Full-Kempo, Knockdown, MMA Light, MMA Full, MMA Elite, Shooto), Pankration. 1.2 Definition of IKF: the International Kempo Federation, hereinafter referred to as the "IKF", is a a non-political and non-profit demochratic organization composed of National Kempo Federations, Associations or Clubs, acting as members. 1.3 The IKF is the international sport federation who is the world governing body for the non-olympic combat sport of Kempo. 1.4 The IKF shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender or politics. In the IKF Constitution , Bye-Laws, Rules and Regulations, the masculine gender used in relation to any physical person shall, unless there is a specific provision to the contrary, be understood as including the feminine gender. All provisions of the IKF acts in conformity with the Olympic Charter. Article 2 – Structure 2.1 The IKF is composed by National Federations or Associations/Clubs (when not existing national federations). Article 3 – IKF MEMBERS 3.1 FULL-MEMBERS 3.1(1) IKF recognizes only one National Federation as Full-Member per Country (If there is already a recognized Full-Member from a country no other local or national Kempo/Kenpo organization can claim the representation). 3.2 ASSOCIATED MEMBERS 3.2(1) In case there is not a recognized IKF Full-Member from a country, IKF can recognize two or more associated members (national kempo federations founded legally but which are not recognized by NSA/NOC, kempo associations or kempo clubs), in order to promote and develop the sport of Kempo in that area, and for a better understanding of the local situation. 3.2(2) Associated Members must be juridical persons organized as a Kempo/Kenpo national federation or sport combat “club”, “association”, “organization”, “federation”, founded legally in front of their country laws. Their aims must be promoting and developing Kempo as a non-olympic sport in their country, making all efforts necessary in order to be recognized by local sport authorities, national sport authorities, or/and national olympic committees. 3.2(3) IKF affiliated Members have the right to observe, to speak and to propose. Article 4 - Aims The International Kempo Federation is a sport federation. IKF promotes KEMPO as a non-olympic combat sport. Kempo promoted by IKF is a non-olympic combat sport, and must be considered just like this by all IKF members, local sport authorities, national sport authorities and national Olympic committees. The IKF is an international sport federation in which KEMPO must be promoted and defined by all as a non-olympic sport. Inside of the IKF events, Kempo must be not considered as a martial arts discipline at all. The members who will promote Kempo just as a "martial arts discipline" without promoting equally the sport values of Kempo will be considered like acting against the IKF aims and interests by violating its constitution, being sanctioned with expulsion from the federation.For promoting and developing Kempo as a combat sport throught the world, IKF has the following aims: a) To promote cordial and friendly relations between its members and to supervise the sport activity of Kempo throughout the world. b) To protect the interest of the combat sport of Kempo throughout the world. c) To organize, in collaboration with the five Continental Council/Departments, sport events and sport competitions for the combat sport Kempo. The right to organize the World Championships, Continental Championships and any other Kempo sport international events will only be given to countries who are able to guarantee entry into their territory of all participants of Members Federations wishing to participate. d) To organize Kempo sport activity throughout the world and to develop and spread the practice of this modern non-olympic combat sport particularly amongst the kids, youths and persons with dissabilities. To promote Kempo as a way of fighting against drugs. e) To establish the international rules and regulations of Kempo combat sport. f) To find new disciplines and rules, new attractions for the public as well, in order to increase the number of participants in the IKF events. g) To support and maintain the ideals and objectives of the Olympic Movement. h) To receive recognition from IOC’s main partners as WADA, TAFFISA, FISU,CISM, SPORTACCORD, and many others; to receive recognition INOC’s (Intrenational Non-Olympic Committee) recognition as well. Article 5 - Eligibility and Medical Codes 5.1 To be eligible for participation in the World Championships, Continental Championships, International Kempo Competitions and Kempo competitions held under the control or recognition of the IKF, a competitor must conform to the criteria set out in the rules concerning Eligibility Code, Nationality of Competitors, and Propaganda and Advertising of the Olympic Charter, to the rules setted up by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) and to the Rules of the IKF (Statutes, Sports and Organization Rules, Refereeing Rules). 5.2 The International Kempo Federation recognizes and shall comply with the Medical Code of the International Olympic Committee. All competitors in the World Championships, Continental Championships, International Kempo Competitions and Kempo/Kenpo competitions held under the control or recognition of the IKF shall: Article 6 - Headquarters and Official Languages 6.1 The Headquarters of the IKF shall be situated in the town or place wherein the Secretary General resides. The IKF shall be incorporated in the city decided by the EC and approved by the General Assembly. 6.2 The official languages of the IKF is English . All official documents of the IKF must be published in the English language. General Assemblies, meetings and sessions must be held in this language. All official correspondence must be written in the official language . 6.3 Congress and Commission Reports must be hold in the office of the Secretary General. 6.4 IKF Degree Certificates, Winner Lists of Kempo Events, Fighting Sheets, Referee Exam Results, will be hold at the Executive-President' office. The Executive-President is responsible for holding these documents at his office until will be included in an electronic archive. Article 7 - Governing Bodies The Governing bodies of the IKF are: (a ) the General Assembly (GA) (b ) the Executive Committee (EC) 8.1 The General Assembly is composed by the official Full-Members of the IKF. 8.2 The General Assembly shall be held every two years in the place designated by the preceding General Assembly and shall be convened at the same time and in the same city as the World Championships. It shall always be taken into account that, whenever possible there shall be an equitable rotation amongst the different member continental departaments . 8.3 The General Assembly may consider only those items which are included in the Agenda announced 90 days before the meeting . 8.4 The General Assembly shall be held every 5 years, shall elect the AC and EC (except for the IKF’s Continental Departaments Directors and the original foundation members positions) and shall approve or disapprove its actions since the preceding Congress; propose the Statutes, the Regulations, the Competition Rules and make such modifications as necessary; decide on all questions relative to the aims of the IKF; approve or reject the reports of the members of the AC and EC; make all decisions on proposals submitted by member Federations or Continental Depataments ; and deliberate on all other relevant questions. 8.5 If the World Championships cannot be held one year, the General Assembly shall nevertheless take place, and if no country is able to undertake the responsibility of its organization, it shall be held in the city of the Headquarters of the IKF. 8.6 At least six months before the General Assembly, the General Secretary shall invite the Continental Departaments and the IKF Member Federations to submit to him items, which they wish to have included in the Agenda. Submissions must be received at least five months before the date fixed for the General Assembly. At least three months before the date fixed for the General Assembly, the Secretary General will send to all IKF Members, Continental Departaments and the EC Members, an invitation to attend the General Assembly, which is to be signed by the President, Executive-President or by the Secretary General, together with an Agenda formulated by the EC. The Agenda shall include the reports of the President,Executive-President, the Continental Directors , the Secretary General, the General Treasurer and the Technical Directors (Vicepresidents). 8.7 The Agenda of the General Assembly shall include the following items: TECHNICAL MATTERS -election of stewards and scrutineers; -proposals for and review of the sports regulations; -proposals for and review of refereeing rules; -proposals for the education and traditional aspect of Kempo ; -proposals for the technical and sports rules; -a review of the IKF calendar; ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS -approval of the Minutes of the preceding General Assembly ; -reports of the President, Executive-President, the Vice-Presidents and the Continental Directors; -reports of the Secretary General; -reports of the General Treasurer; -reports of the Refereeing Chairmen ( Fighting Disciplines and Traditional Disciplines); -reports of the International Accounting firm (Auditing of the IKF); -approval of the EC' Activities since the last Congress ; -election of new members to vacant positions on the AC and EC; -a decision on the allocation of IKF Championships. -proposals for amendments to the IKF Statutes, Bye-Laws and Rules; -proposals from the EC, Continental Departaments and National Federation Members. 8.8 Each IKF Member may be represented at the General Assembly by two delegates. 8.9 Any member National Federation whose language is not one of the official languages being used may also have their own interpreter in attendance. 8.10 Each delegate must be in possession of credentials signed by the President of his National Federation unless the delegate is himself the President. 8.11 Observers may be invited to the General Assembly on the recommendations of the Continental Departaments or EC. Observers shall have the right to speak at General Assembly upon being formally invited and with the authorization of the Chairperson of the General Assembly. 8.12 The verification of credentials and proxies will be carried out by a Committee composed of the Vice-Presidents, Continental Directors , the Secretary General and the General Treasurer prior to the commencement of the Congress. In the case of any dispute, the Secretary General shall submit the matter to the Congress. 8.13 The General Assembly is presided by the IKF President or in his absence by the Executive-President. 8.14 During the election of the President or a non-confidence vote against the President, the President will surrender the chair to a "Chairperson Pro-Tem", who having been duly elected, will then conduct the said election or non confidence vote. Irrespective of the election result, the former President will resume the chair after the election and will preside over the General Assembly until its closure. In the case where a non-confidence vote against the President has been ratified, the `Chairperson Pro-Tem` will preside over the General Assembly until its closure. However, if the non-confidence vote is defeated the President will resume the chair and will preside over the General Assembly until its closure. During the deliberation of the approval of the EC' Activities since the last General Assembly, the chairperson will surrender the chair to a "Chairperson Pro-Tem", who is to be selected from the members of the EC of the hosting countries, and who will then continue with the agenda. 8.15 The Chairperson of the General Assembly shall declare the official opening of the General Assembly when at least half of the Member Federations are present or represented, and when at least three different Continental Councils representatives are present. 8.16 A National Federation may be represented by another National Federation from the same Continental Council present at the General Assembly through a duly authorized proxy, but no National Federation shall have more than three votes including that of the country which it represents. 8.17 Any person who is elected or appointed as a Member of the AC or EC automatically surrenders their right to vote at General Assembly forthwith. 8.18 The General Assembly shall decide by a 2/3 majority of the votes cast unless otherwise defined in the Statutes. For questions of particular importance or delicate matters or whenever one third of the Member National Federations entitled to vote so demand, voting shall be conducted by secret ballot. 8.19 In the event of an election, each candidate will be allowed five (5) minutes in which to give a presentation. The candidate may give his presentation verbally and/or through the use of video, slides or other communicative form. Should there be more than one candidate for a post, the speaking order shall be determined by alphabetical order based on the candidates'surnames, with the exception of the current office holder who shall to speak last if he should decide to run for re-election. 8.20 During an election, a minimum of two election booths and a maximum of three election booths shall be constructed for the purposes of voting. The voting booth shall be covered on all four sides by a curtain so that the voter is provided with absolute privacy. No advertising or other similar posting shall be allowed to be posted inside or in the proximate vicinity of the voting booth. During an election, the steward shall post a list, which contains the surnames of each of the candidates of the relevant post, in the voting booth. 8.21 Voting Procedure a) During an election or vote, the Secretary General shall prepare a list of countries which contains the names of the designated delegates who shall vote for the respective National Federation and shall distribute one copy of this list to each Steward and Scrutineer. Each Steward and Scrutineer shall use this official list for the purposes of validating the designated delegates during an election or vote. b) During an election or vote, the Secretary General shall call the respective National Federations in alphabetical order according to their respective Continental Council Departments. The designated delegate of the National Federation or the designated official in possession of a verified proxy shall indicate his presence to cast a vote. c) An abstention shall be recorded on behalf of a National Federation when its delegate has been duly called to vote on three separate occasions at one minute intervals and did not respond. d) With the assistance of the Secretary General of the concerned Continental Union, the Steward shall verify that the individual, who has approached the voting booth, is in fact the designated delegate possessing the authority to cast a vote. e) The Scrutineers shall secure the voting booths to ensure the integrity of the voting process. f) The IKF shall provide different colored ballot forms, which corresponds to the number of elections required, to the designated delegate of each National Federation. g) During an election, the designated delegate shall receive a colored ballot form on which to record his vote. Once the designated delegate has written the surname of the individual that he has decided to select, he shall cast the ballot into the appropriate ballot box while in the presence of a scrutineer. h) In the event of a vote, the designated delegate shall write either "yes" on the ballot form, which represents his approval of the issue being voted upon, or "no" on the ballot form, which represents his disapproval of the issue being voted upon. i)Upon completion of the voting process, the Chairperson shall officially announce that the polls have been closed and ask the Steward to begin the official counting of the votes. j) The Steward(s), with the assistance of the Scrutineeers, shall take the ballot boxes, and count the votes in camera. k) In the event of an election, the ballots shall be separated by each candidate's surname. In the event of a vote, the "yes" or "no" ballots shall be divided accordingly. Blank ballots or abstentions shall also be divided separately. l) If a ballot is deemed to be illegible or spoiled by a majority vote of the Stewards and Scrutineers, it shall be deemed blank. m) Upon completion of the ballot counting process, the each Steward and scrutineer shall officially record the counting of the ballots with verification by their respective signatures. Once this procedure has been officially completed, the Steward(s) shall report the results to the Chairman, who will in turn announce the results to the Congress. Should there be no objections from the General Assembly immediately following the announcement of the results, the Steward(s) shall immediately destroy the used and unused election ballots. n) In the event of an objection to the validity of an election, the objection shall be filed through the EC and reported forthwith. Should the objection warrant merit beyond a reasonable doubt based upon the EC' investigation of the objection, the objection shall be reported to the General Assembly where a re-election, re-examination, re-vote, or any other action as deemed necessary by the EC shall occur. 8.22 In the event of an equal vote during an election, a second and final vote shall be conducted. In the event that the second and final vote also produces an equal vote, the election result shall be determined by a draw conducted by the Chairperson. In all other matters, an equal number of votes be cast, will result in maintaining the status quo. 8.23 The Secretary General shall provide the key points of the General Assembly Minutes immediately upon the completion of General Assembly. Article 9 - Extraordinary General Assembly 9.1 If at least one third of the member National Federations, this one third being comprised of Federations from at least three different Continental Departaments, so requests, or if the EC considers it necessary, an Extraordinary General Assembly may be convened by the President and the General Secretary in a town or place chosen by the EC. 9.2 In such a case, the Extraordinary General Assembly must be held in the three months following the date on which the request sent by registered mail and containing the reasons for the meeting is received by the General Secretariat of the IKF. 9.3 The Agenda for the meeting must indicate the reasons for the General Assembly and only those items on the agenda shall be discussed. 9.4 The discussions and decisions made at an Extraordinary General Assembly shall have equal validity as those made at an Ordinary General Assembly. In addition, the discussions and decisions made at an Extraordinary General Assembly must comply with the same conditions as those required for an Ordinary General Assembly . 10. 1 The Exectutive - Committee is composed by: - President; The Extended Executive Committee is composed by: 10.3 The EC meetings are presided over by the Executive-President or in his absence by an EC member according to the Statutes. 10.4 The EC members assist the Executive-President in this activity and are responsible for the accomplishment of their special field of activities and for those tasks arising from the decisions made by the EC. 10.5 Nominations for any of the elected posts on the EC must be sent to the General Secretary duly signed by the Executive-President of the Member National Federation from which the nominee is from, at least three months prior to the date fixed for the General Assembly , in order to allow all Members Federations to inform their General Assembly delegates of their positions. Nominations will not be accepted from the floor of the General Assembly. 10.6 The members of the EC, shall hold office for at least four years in the position to which they were elected by the General Assembly. At the expiration of their term, Committee members may offer themselves for re-election. The original foundation members can be voted just by the original foundation members. 10.7 The elections for the Executive Comitee members for a 4-8 years term of office shall be conducted at the General Assembly following the year of the last World Championship . 10.8 The term of members of the EC of the IKF shall automatically extend up to the time of the next General Assembly if the term expires before the meeting of such General Assembly. If because of a resignation or for any other reason a post other than that of a Continental Director or original foundation members positions, becomes vacant on the EC, the EC shall appoint an interim EC Member who shall serve until the next General Assembly, where the General Assembly will elect a candidate to fill the vacant position. The elected candidate's term in office will be in accordance with Article 10.5. 10.9 As a general rule, the EC shall meet at least once per year and particularly during the days preceding a General Assembly. A meeting of the EC may, however, be convened by the President, each time he judges it necessary or by the request of a majority of the members on the EC. 10.11 Members of the EC are expected to attend all EC meetings. Should an emergency arise, or for reasons of illness, or for any other valid reason, which does not permit a member to attend an EC meeting, he shall so notify the Executive-President and the General Secretary in writing, where practicable. If an EC member cannot attend an EC meeting, the General Secretary is obliged to inform him within 4 weeks of the most important decisions made at that meeting. 10.12 All activities of the EC are fixed in an annual calendar, i.e. dates and places of the EC meetings; dates and places of the IKF activities indicating the EC members or Commission members who have to attend; dates and places of the events (IKF, national or international organizations) which have to be attended by IKF representatives.Duration and main contents of the meeting are fixed in the approved annual calendar. 10.13 An agenda must be established for each meeting. The EC members shall submit to the General Secretary the items they wish to have included in the agenda four(4) weeks prior to the date fixed for the meeting. The General Secretary prepares the agenda, advises the Executive-President and then circulates the invitations together with the agenda and the necessary working papers two(2) weeks prior to the meeting. Should an urgent matter arise, it may be added to the agenda and discussed in the EC Meeting with a majority of the EC. A time-table must be fixed and agreed upon before an Ordinary EC meeting. 10.14 When for any reason whatsoever an ordinary EC meeting cannot take place, urgent decisions may be taken following an exchange of any form of written communication. In the case where a decision has been reached by written communication, the validity of it is the same as one made at an ordinary EC meeting. 10.15 The EC shall make all decisions regarding the activities of the IKF between each General Assembly and shall approve or disapprove any urgent decisions undertaken by the President. 10.16 All important questions are treated within the EC by means of Working papers. Commissions and/or temporary Working Groups can assist in elaborating these documents. The individual responsibilities of each Commission are determined by the field of activities of the EC member or are delegated to one member by the President. 10.17 The EC shall make all its decisions by simple majority. Only in the event of a tie shall the President or the duly appointed chairperson have a deciding vote. 10.18 In order to be considered valid, any meeting of the EC must include at least half of it members of which three must be Continental Directors , and be presided over by the Executive-President, or in the event of his absence, by Secreatry General or one of the Vice-Presidents in this order. 10.19 All members of the EC are accountable to the EC meeting and the General Assembly. 10.20 In connection with EC Meetings, the General Secretary shall provide to each EC Member, prior to their departure, Key Point Information of the Minutes of the meeting. 10.21 To request a non confidence vote against a member or members of the EC, a minimum of one-third of the member National Federations entitled to vote from 3 different continents are required, which is to be forwarded to the General Secretary. The General Secretary will forthwith submit the said request for a non confidence vote to the EC. Thereupon the voting shall be conducted during the next General Assembly. A minimum of two thirds majority is required to approve the non-confidence. In the case where the non-confidence vote is passed by the General Assembly, the said EC member will lose his post forthwith and the EC may appoint an interim EC member as his replacement. 11.2 In the case of an absence of the President during his term in office by reason of resignation or for any other reason, the Presidency shall be assumed by the Executive-President of the IKF that is to be nominated by the EC. The interim President shall serve until the next General Assembly where the General Assembly will elect a new president. 11.3 The President must comply with the IKF Statutes, Rules and decisions. The President has the right to entrust EC members and Commissions to solve specific problems and to appoint, with the approval of the EC, temporary Working Groups. 12.2 The activities of the Executive-President are based on the Statutes, Rules and decisions of the International Kempo Federation. 12.3 The Executive-President support the administrative and sport activities of the EC and assist the President in his work. 12.4 The Executive-President take care about the management of the IKF, its developing and promoting. 12.5 The Executive-President shall guide and manage the sporting activities in the fighting system of the IKF including the coordination of doping control and is also responsible for proposals of development and changes to the Rules and Regulations of sports activities as well as for the amelioration of competition systems. 12.6 The Executive-President assist the President and replace him whenever necessary. 12.7 The Executive-President is required to hold the IKF rankings and competition sheets as well. 12.8 The Executive-President shall control sporting activities and supervise the adherence to the sporting rules and decisions. 12.9 The Executive-President shall elaborate the annual sporting plan and the regulations for the World Championships and other events. 12.10 The Executive-President is responsible for the fluid operation of competition systems as well as for the Sporting and Organization Rules. 12.11 The Executive-President is in charge with IKF PR, communication with IKF Members, and with attending the IKF aims as it is written in this statue. 12.13 The Executive-President is also responsible for the negotiations with the IKF official suppliers, and TV rights to the IKF Kempo Events. Article 13 – Vicepresidents 13.1 There are two Vice-Presidents (Fighting Kempo and Traditional Kempo) elected by the IKF General Assembly. 13.2 The Vicepresident of the Fighting Kempo Commision is responsible for fighting disciplines (contact fighting rules) and their development in the International Kempo Federation. 13.2(1) He assists by advising and controlling the preparations for the World Championships and other events and also directs the preparation and course of the competitions with the assistance of other members of the EC and Commission members. 13.2(2) He assumes the role of Technical Delegate for the different international kempo events organized by other associations, federations and organizations. 13.2(3) He is a member and the chairperson of the Fighting Kempo Commission. 13.3 The Vicepresident of Traditional Kempo Commision shall guide and manage the traditional disciplines (non-contact rules) activities of the IKF and is responsible for proposals of development and changes regarding kempo/kenpo education. 13.3(1) He shall control traditional kempo activities and is responsible for adherence to the direction given by the Congress or EC. 13.3(2) He shall elaborate the annual Plan including the schedule . 13.3(3) He is responsible for making recommendations to the EC and General Assembly to carry out studies to further the development of kempo. 13.3(4) He is a member and the chairperson of the Traditional Kempo Commission. 13.3(5) He is responsible for the fulfillment of the tasks of his Commission. Article 14 - Chairmen of Referees 14.1 There are 2 IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions (Fighting Kempo and Traditional Kempo). 14.2 The both IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions are elected by the Executive Committee. 14.3 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions shall guide and manage their refereeing activities of the IKF and is responsible for the proposals of development and changes to the Rules and Regulations regarding the refereeing of kempo . 14.4 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions is required to hold in the Executive-President’s office his reports. 14.5 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions is responsible for refereeing activity and its development in the International Kempo Federation. 14.6 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions shall control their refereeing activities and supervise the adherence to the Refereeing Rules on refereeing and decisions. 14.7 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions shall elaborate the annual refereeing plan and the regulations for the World Championships and other events. 14.8 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions is responsible for the amelioration of Refereeing Rules on refereeing in their field. 14.9 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions assists by advising and controlling the preparation in their departament of the World Championships and other events and directs refereeing activities before and during the course of the competitions, with the assistance of other members of the EC and commission members. 14.10 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions controls and coordinates the referee examinations organized by the Departaments . 14.11 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions are responsible for the fulfillment of the tasks of htheir commissions and ensures that reports and minutes are written. 14.12 The IKF Chairmen of the Refereeing Commisions must compile a list of all accredited IKF referees. Article 15 – Continental Councils/Departments 15.1 The Continental Councils are composed by IKF members from specified continent. 15.2 The Presidents of each Continental Council and their board of directors will be elected by the National Federations from each continent in part. 15.3 The President of each Continental Council will develop and lead the whole kempo activity on his continent, and represent IKF in their continent (as prescribed by IOC). Article 16 - Secretary General 16.1 The Secretary General is elected by the General Assembly. The Secretariat of the IKF is located in the city or place wherein the Secretary General resides, unless otherwise decided by the General Assembly. 16.2 He is responsible for the work and administration of the Secretariat and the relations with the Continental Departaments and the IKF Members. 16.3 He is responsible for the administrative work of the IKF in accordance with the Statutes and Rules and for the adherence to the decisions of the EC and of the General Assembly . 16.4 He holds close contact with all EC members of the IKF, the Chairpersons of the Commissions, the General Secretaries of the Continental Departaments and with the IKF Members . 16.5 He is responsible for the information and the correspondence within the International Kempo Federation and, in agreement with the Executive-President, towards third parties. 16.7 He is responsible for the organization of General Assembly and EC meetings. 16.8 He shall establish the agendas for those meetings and compile the necessary documents which are circulated by him or her together with the invitation. 16.9 He sends the invitations and regulations for the World and Continental Championships and other important events. 16.10 He elaborates the minutes of General Assembly and EC meetings. 16.11 The Secretary General must ensure that all fees and payments have been paid on time and to maintain an amicable relationship with each party. 16.12 He is also in charge of copyrighting the logo of the IKF. Article 17 - General Treasurer 17.1 The General Treasurer is elected by the Congress. 17.2 He is responsible for the Treasury of the IKF and shall be responsible for keeping regular accounts. 17.3 He shall represent the IKF before third parties, as directed by the Executive-President. 17.4 All income and expenses must be included in the budget as approved by the EC. Any expenses not included in the budget or approved by the EC before being incurred, requires prior authorization by the President and the General Treasurer. 17.5 For each EC meeting the General Treasurer shall provide an up-to-date report of the financial situation of the IKF. 17.6 The General Treasurer is responsible for administering the Treasury of the International Kempo Federation. 17.7 He keeps the journal, prepares financial statements, and elaborates the annual plan of finances. 17.8 He administers the capital of the IKF and settles its financial obligations. 17.9 The General Treasurer must be consulted in all financial matters and shall assist at each negotiation on financial matters. 17.10 The Treasurer shall look for possibilities of increasing the Treasury of the IKF and shall submit proposals to the Executive-Committee. Article 18 - IKF EVENTS 18.1 The IKF main goal is to organize and to promote directly the World Championships and Cups, Continental Championships and Cups. For attending this goal, IKF can organize these events directly or in a partnership with a local or continental organizer. The main events organized by IKF are: - The World Championships and Cups, the Continental Championships and Cups, the Junior World Champiosnhips and Cups, Continental Championships and Cups, the World and Continental Championships by Teams, open cups, and any other international tournaments considered to be a good opportunity to develop and promote Kempo/MMA worldwide: 18.2 The World and Continental Championships The athletes can participate in the World and Continental Championships by respecting at least one of the following criterias: a. he was a medalist in the previous year in the world or/and continental championships; b. he is a medalist in the national selections, national championships, in the previous year or in the curent year; c. he was decided to be member of the national team by the national federation, based on his curently shape, and registered as it; d. he is a reserve athlet in the national team; - The IKF organizes also professional Kempo/MMA gallas, for a better promotion thru the TV media. 18.3 All member National Federations shall have the right to apply for the organization of an IKF event in accordance with the Rules of the IKF. 18.4 The IKF members that wishes to organize an IKF event must apply to the General Secretariat. 18.5 If there is no candidate to host a particular IKF event, other than the World and Continental Championships before the appropriate Congress, the EC will decide the organizer of an IKF event. 18.6 An IKF Member must submit their proposal to organize an IKF event in partnership with IKF and under its control and supervising 6 months before the appropriate General Assembly to the General Secretary, who will forward it to all IKF EC members. Representatives from the applying IKF members will be invited to an EC Meeting to present their proposal before the EC. At the following General Assembly, the EC will inform the about all the applicants and will make recommendations. 18.7 In the IKF events which are organized in partnership with other organizations, the IKF will put at disposal a special software or will delegate an IT person for keeping the competition using the IKF software. After the competition, the results will be validated by the IKF Executive-Committee, just the validated results being included in the IKF statistics. Article 19 - IKF Commissions The IKF shall have the following standing commissions: 19.1 Fighting Kempo Commission main tasks are: -to elaborate calendars for several years. -to act so that the fighting disciplines events registered in the IKF calendar can be organized according to the rules. -to assist and offer advice to the organizer. -to study the competition system and the rules that are likely to improve them. -to meet with Refereeing and Traditional Commissions to ensure all IKF technical matters are discussed and agreed upon. -to maintain updating of the Fighting Kempo Rules and disciplines. 19.2 Traditional Kempo Commission main tasks are: -to elaborate calendars for several years. -to act so that the traditional disciplines competition events registered in the IKF calendar can be organized according to the rules. -to assist and offer advice to the organizer. -to study the competition system and the rules that are likely to improve them. -to examine all questions linked with the sporting aspects of traditional kempo disciplines. -to meet with Refereeing and Fighting Commissions to ensure all IKF technical matters are discussed and agreed upon. 19.3 Refereeing Commission: 19.3(1) The Refereeing Commission shall be composed of the Refereeing Chairmen of the IKF, who is the chair of the commission, and one member from each Continental Council. Members may only be nominated provided they have the agreement of their respective Continental Departament and National Federation. All commission members must hold an IKF International license.
-to examine and grant all IKF International licenses throughout the world, to ensure that all IKF sanctioned events are conducted in accordance with the IKF Refereeing Rules and Regulations. -to establish a permanent contact with the continental Refereeing Commissions in order to interpret all IKF Rules. -to evaluate referees to "A", "RA" at every World Championships and Junior World Championships, -to keep an up to date database of all IKF International and Continental examinations and lists of active, inactive and retired licensed referees worldwide. -to meet with Fighting and Traditional Kempo Commissions to ensure all IKF technical matters are discussed and agreed upon. -to promote interest in, and study and practice of refereeing around the world. -to organize courses, seminars and exhibitions and educational forums on a continental and world wide level to ensure world wide consistency. -to produce audio-visual tapes for distribution to all Continental Departaments to ensure latest rules and regulations are known and used around the world. 19.4 Medical Commission its main tasks are: - to approve the participation in the competition of the athletes. - to promote and to protect the anti-doping principles. -to advise the EC and particularly the IKF Sports Commission concerning medical matters and aspects related with the kempo practice. -to be responsible for the carrying out of the anti-doping controls in the IkF in coordination with the Sports Commissions. -to participate to the organization of medical symposium if requested by the IKF EC. -to contribute to the coordination between the organizing country and the IKF EC. 19.5 Media Commission, its main tasks are: -shall organize and coordinate all media activities of the International Kempo Federation in cooperation with the EC. - controls the official IKF-publications, whether it be written, spoken or on film. - written press, photographers, radio and TV-journalists and TV or film camera controlled and allocated areas for written press, photographers and electronic press. Article 20 - Fiscal Period The financial and accounting fiscal period of the International Kempo Federation starts on 1 January and ends on 31 December in each year. Article 21 - Income and Expenditure 21.1 All the expenses of the IKF are covered by the annual dues of the IKF Members, by TV broadcasting rights, by license fees from sponsors, donations and by all remittances from other sources. 21.2 IKF Members must pay each year to the IKF treasury the annual fee as fixed by the General Assembly. 21.3 An IKF Member whose membership fees to the IKF has not been paid by 3 months before World or Continental Championships, will not be permitted to take part in any events held under the auspices of the IKF. 21.4 All IKF EC personnel or jut some of them can be paid for their services if the Congress decide that . Their traveling and living expenses, however, will be assumed by the IKF during all meetings and official missions with the exception of meetings or missions for which expenses are assumed by another organization. 21.5 All the television, radio, film, photographical, contractual and proprietorial rights of the World Championships and Cups, Continental Championships and Cups and any other events organized by the IKF are the exclusive property of the IKF. These rights may not be sold or negotiated without the written agreement of the EC, who may delegate its authority to negotiate the sale or utilization of these rights, but who shall retain the sole responsibility for the final decision and for the utilization of the income from the sale of the rights. 21.6 All copyright of the IKF belongs to the IKF. Member National Federations or Continental Departaments may use the emblem only for the purpose of developing kempo in their own Federations or Departaments. 21.7 The IKF events are the exclusive property of the IKF which owns all rights relating thereto, in particular, and without limitation, the rights relating to their organization, exploitation, broadcasting and reproduction by any means whatsoever. Article 22 - Auditing of Accounts The General Treasurer shall recommend an internationally acceptable public accounting firm to the EC. If the EC accepts the appointment of the accounting firm for the auditing of the IKF accounts, the General Treasurer will oversee the control of the auditing process of the IKF accounts, once before the Ordinary Congress and once between the Congress. At the request of the EC, a representative from the appointed accounting firm may attend the EC Meeting and/or the Congress. Article 23 - Expulsion, Resignation, Suspension 23.1 A National Federation may be expelled from the IKF for one of the following reasons: b) Non-payment of fees 23.2 A National Federation that has not paid their annual fees to the IKF by the required date may be suspended from all international activities until payment of all amounts due is received. 23.3 A National Federation whose account is still outstanding at the date fixed for the Congress, shall not have the right to participate in the work of the Congress. 23.4 Any Federation which has resigned or been expelled from the IKF and wishes to rejoin it, will have to pay a re-entry fee which may be equivalent to up-to a maximum of twice the amount it would have had to pay had it remained a member. 23.5 If a National Federation contravenes the Statutes of the IKF or acts against the IKF, its principles or its purposes, the Executive Committee, in agreement with and through the intermediation of the Union concerned, may restrain or suspend the activities of the said Federation for such time as the Executive Committee sees fit. 23.6 All actions, with the exception of expulsion, taken by a Continental Departament with regard to one of its member federations shall entail the recognition of this action by the IKF. 23.7 In the interest of the development of kempo and the raising of its technical level in all countries, friendly sporting relations with countries which are not yet members of the IKF are authorized. 23.8 In the event that any judicial, quasi-judicial, administrative, or regulatory proceeding should arise in which a member National Federation and/or the International Kempo Federation is required to expend resources to defend itself and/or the sport of Kempo then the member National Federation shall bear any and all responsibility for, indemnify and hold harmless the International Kempo Federation against any legal action, costs, and repercussions that may occur as a result of legal action. Member National Federations recognize this responsibility arises from the fact that they have been officially delegated all rights and responsibilities for and on behalf of the sport of Kempo within the specified Continental Departaments in accordance with the IKF Statutes. 23.9 A member National Federation may not claim any damages against the International Kempo Federation. 24.1 The IKF recognizes only those grades which are awarded officially by the IKF to its members. Any grade awarded without this agreement will not be recognized by the IKF. 24.2 The issuance of IKF Dan Grade Diplomas and ID Cards shall be exercised by the Director of the Continental Departament wherein it originates. For awards of 8th Dan or above, the issuance shall be exercised after the EC confers and approves the final award of the IKF Dan Diploma and ID-Card. The cost of the IKF Dan Diploma and Card which is to be paid to the IKF shall be determined by the EC and approved by the IKF Congress. 24.3 The recipient of a Dan certificate from a National Federation that differs from his own National Federation cannot be issued a higher level Dan certificate than the one he possesses in his own National Federation, unless the Dan certificate being issued is an honorary one. The recipient of a Dan certificate from the IKF also cannot be issued a higher level Dan certificate than the one he possesses in his own National Federation. If an applicant wishes to receive an IKF Dan certificate, levels 8 through 10, he must first obtain a letter of recommendation from their respective National Federation, which is to be submitted in turn to their respective Continental Council. The Continental Council its appointed commission will then review the applicant's credentials and decide whether, on the merits, if the application should be approved. If they decide in favor of the applicant, the Director of the applicant's Continental Council shall submit his own letter of recommendation for the IKF EC' approval. The Director of the applicant's Continental Council will then present the applicant with the requested Dan certificate upon the approval of the application by the IKF EC. Article 25 - IKF Honors and Awards 25.1 The EC may bestow the title of Honorary President, Honorary Officers, Honorary Members to personalities or dignitaries who have been of outstanding service or have made significant contributions to the IKF. Nominations for such posts shall be presented by the EC, Continental Departaments and National Federations. Titles 25.2 Honorary Presidents, Honorary Officers and Honorary Members may attend Congresses and other events of the IKF, subject to the Bye-Laws of this Article. Bye-Laws to Article 25. 2 26.2 Modifications of the Statutes must be approved by a 2/3 majority of the Congress. 26.3 Modifications to the Statutes become effective after the Congress. |
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