Constitution of the World Tai Chi Chuan Federation
Chapter
I General Provisions
Article
1 The Name
The name
of the Federation is "the World Tai Chi Chuan Federation",
hereinafter referred to as "the Federation". The English name is set as
World Tai Chi Chuan Federation.
Article
2 The Organization
The
Federation is a non-profit-making social organization established according to
the law, in order to promote Tai Chi Chuan development around the world,
contact with international Tai Chi groups, and do research on Tai Chi. The aim
is to carry forward the traditional Chinese martial arts and improve the
physical and mental health of human beings.
Article
3 The Organizational Region
The
Federation is a global organization. Its organizational scope encompasses Tai
Chi Chuan groups and individuals worldwide.
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4 The Site
The
legal domicile of the Federation shall be determined by the Board of Directors
and reported to the competent authority of the registration jurisdiction. The
Federation may establish Branch Associations worldwide, with organizational
rules drafted by the Board of Directors and approved by the Congress, and,
where required, submitted to the competent authority before implementation. The
official addresses of the headquarters and all branch offices shall be kept on
file with the Secretariat and reported to the competent authority upon
establishment or change.
Article
5 The tasks of the Federation:
1.
To promote Tai Chi (Tai Chi Chuan) around the world.
2.
To recruit members, expand Tai Chi affairs, serve members, and provide a
forum for professional and international exchange among members.
3.
To assist various regions home and abroad in setting up Tai Chi institutions
and promoting Tai Chi teaching.
4.
To formulate and compile Tai Chi Chuan competition rules and promotion methods
for Duan level.
5.
To provide appropriate accreditation for members and issue certificates of
qualification.
6.
To handle Tai Chi Chuan international referees and coaches' lectures and
training, identification, registration, and management of Tai Chi international
referees and coaches.
7.
To determine the qualifications of the contestants.
8.
To handle Duan-level review work and management matters.
9.
To handle international Tai Chi competitions, performances, observations and
visits.
10.
To collect, compile and print Tai Chi Chuan literature, books, and periodicals.
11.
To undertake other activities deemed necessary by the Board of the Federation
to further its objectives.
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6 The Competent Authority
The
Federation's legal and supervisory authority is the relevant governmental
agency in the jurisdiction of its legal domicile.
The
Federation's professional activities and technical standards shall be subject
to the guidance and oversight of the Sports Ministry of the Executive Yuan (or
equivalent national/international sports authority, as applicable and necessary
for recognition).
Chapter
II Membership
Article
7 – Membership Categories
Membership applications are submitted to the Secretariat, examined by the Board
of Directors, and approved by the Chairman (for routine approvals), with a
report provided to the Congress annually.
There
are four types of members:
1.
Group members: International, national or regional professional Tai Chi groups
established by law in their countries.
Group
members are entitled to send three member representatives to attend the general
meeting/ Congress.
2.
Individual members: Members of Tai Chi groups at home and abroad.
3.
Probationary members: people at home and abroad who agree with the purpose of
the Federation
4.
Honorary members: People at home and abroad who agree with the purpose of the
Federation and donate more than USD 200 to the Federation at one time or other
major contributors.
Article
8 – Rights of Members
1.
Members (including member representatives)
have the right to speak, vote, elect, and be elected. Each member or member
representative possesses one vote. Probationary and honorary members may speak
but do not have voting or election rights.
2.
Members may participate in all Federation
activities, including competitions, seminars, workshops, and other events
organized or sponsored by the Federation.
3.
Members are entitled to receive
publications and materials provided or donated by the Federation.
4.
Members may be elected as branch
representatives of their city, region, or nation if they meet eligibility
requirements, apply according to the Federation Constitution, and receive
approval from the General Assembly and ratification by the Board of Directors
and Supervisors. The term of office is two to four years.
5.
Members may also be elected as Chairman or
Vice-Chairmen of the Federation if they meet eligibility requirements, are
elected by the Board of Directors, and ratified by the General Assembly. The
term of office for Vice-Chairmen is four years, with eligibility for one
re-election.
6.
Group Members (member countries) have the
right to propose hosting international competitions organized or sanctioned by
the Federation. Such proposals must be submitted to the Secretariat and
Congress at least two (2) years prior to the event and are subject to Congress
approval according to procedures established by the Board of Directors.
7.
Members also have any other rights
stipulated by the Federation’s regulations or as determined by the General
Assembly.
Article
9 Obligations of Members:
Members
have the obligation to abide by the articles of the Federation, resolutions and
pay dues. Members who have not paid the membership fee shall not enjoy
membership rights, and those who have not paid the membership fee for two
consecutive years shall be deemed to have automatically withdrawn from the
membership. Members who have been dismissed, resigned, or suspended from the
membership should pay off the dues in arrears if they wish to apply for
resumption of membership or reinstatement of rights unless they have justified
reasons and have been approved by the board of directors.
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10 Member Discipline
Members
(member representatives) who have one of the following circumstances may be
given a verbal warning, written warning or suspension by the board of directors
and if the circumstances are serious, may be removed by the resolution of the
general meeting of members.
1.
Violating laws and regulations or receiving criminal punishment.
2.
Failure to abide by the Articles of Federation and resolutions of the
Federation.
3.
Those who cause personal injury to the staff of the Federation.
4.
Those whose words and deeds have seriously damaged the reputation of the
Federation.
5.
Membership fees have not been paid for more than two consecutive years.
6.
The meeting affairs are obviously suspended and communication has been lost for
more than two years.
7.
Failure to attend the membership meeting for more than two consecutive times
without reason.
Article
11 Expulsion and Ethics Committee
A
member who has one of the following circumstances shall be expelled from the
Federation.
1.
Those who have lost their membership qualifications.
2.
Those who are removed by the resolution of the general meeting of members.
An
Ethics and Disciplinary Committee shall be established to investigate and rule
on breaches of conduct by officials and members.
Article
12 Voluntary Resignation of Members
Members
can state their reasons in writing to resign from the Federation.
Chapter
III Organization and Authority
Article
13 – Highest Authority
The Congress is the highest authority of the Federation. When the number of
members exceeds 300, member representatives shall be elected according to a
regional representation ratio, after which the Congress shall be convened.
Member representatives are elected for a term of four (4) years. The quota and
election method shall be drafted by the Board of Directors and submitted to the
competent authority for approval before implementation.
Functions
and Powers
The Congress (of Members or Member Representatives) shall exercise the
following functions and powers:
1.
Articles and Dissolution
Formulation
and amendment of the Articles of the Federation.
Resolution
on the disposition of property.
Resolution
on the dissolution of the Federation.
2.
Leadership
Election
and removal of directors and supervisors.
Election
and removal of executive directors and the chairman.
Resolution
on the resignation of directors, executive directors, and the chairman.
Election
Note: The Chairman and Vice-Chairmen are indirectly elected through the Board
of Directors.
3.
Staff
Employment
and dismissal of staff.
4.
Membership
Deciding
on applications for membership and withdrawal.
Examining
the qualifications of members (member representatives).
Deciding
on the expulsion of members (member representatives) who violate the rules.
Resolution
of major issues related to the rights and obligations of members.
5.
Finance and Planning
Formulation
and approval of annual work plans, reports, budgets, and final accounts.
Deciding
on the methods of admission fees, annual membership fees, business expenses,
and member donations.
6.
Organizational Structure
Deciding
on the establishment of Branch Associations and approving their organizational
rules.
7.
General
Resolution
of other matters to be implemented by the Federation.
8.
International Events
Member
countries may submit proposals to host international competitions. Such
proposals must be submitted at least two (2) years in advance and are subject
to approval by the Congress.
Article
14 Board of Directors and Board of Supervisors
The
Federation shall have thirty-five (35) Directors and eleven (11) Supervisors,
elected by members (or member representatives).
A Board of Directors and a Board of
Supervisors shall be established, respectively.
In addition to the regular members, eleven
(11) alternate Directors and three (3) alternate Supervisors may be elected
simultaneously.
Vacancies among Supervisors shall be filled
in order of priority from the alternates.
The current session of the Board of Directors
may propose a reference list of candidates for the next session of Directors
and Supervisors.
If necessary, elections may be conducted by
postal voting; however, postal elections may not be used consecutively.
The method of postal election must be
approved by both the Board of Directors and the Board of Supervisors and
submitted to the competent authority for approval before implementation.
Article
15: Chairman and Vice-Chairmen
1.
The Board of Directors shall elect one
Chairman and up to 8 Vice-Chairmen from among its members.
2.
The term of office for the Chairman and
Vice-Chairmen is four (4) years, concurrent with the Board of Directors, with
eligibility for one re-election.
Chairman
Comprehensively
manages and supervises the internal affairs of the Federation and represents it
externally.
Serves as
the presiding officer of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors.
May
designate a Vice-Chairman to act as deputy when unable to perform duties.
Vice-Chairmen
Assist
the Chairman in internal management and external representation.
Act
as Chairman in cases of the Chairman’s absence, illness, or incapacity.
Have
the right to attend and speak at all meetings of the Board of Directors and
General Assembly.
Shall
comply with the Articles of the Federation, Board resolutions, and instructions
of the Chairman.
Shall
actively supervise and implement Federation activities, maintaining the
Federation’s reputation and interests.
May
be removed by resolution of the Board of Directors and ratification by the
General Assembly if violating laws, regulations, Articles of the Federation, or
causing serious damage to the Federation.
Vacancies
and Representation
Vacancies
in the office of Chairman or Vice-Chairman shall be filled by by-election
within one month.
When
both the Chairman and Vice-Chairmen are unable to perform duties, the Board of
Directors shall recommend one director to act as temporary representative.
WTCCF
shall ensure fair representation of genders, regions, and generations in
leadership positions.
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16 The Board of Supervisors
The
functions and powers of the board of supervisors are as follows:
1. Supervise the execution of the work of Congress.
2. Review the annual final accounts.
3. Election and removal of executive supervisors.
4. To resolve the resignation of supervisors, standing supervisors, and the
convener of standing supervisors.
5. Other matters to be supervised.
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17 Standing Supervisors and Convener
The
board of supervisors shall appoint three standing supervisors, who shall be
elected among the supervisors and a convener shall be selected from among the
standing supervisors.
When
the convener of the standing supervisor is unable to perform his duties due to
certain circumstances, he shall designate a standing supervisor to act as his
representative.
Reasonably,
if no designation is made or cannot be designated, the standing supervisors
shall recommend one of them to act as their representative.
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18 Conditions for Removal of Directors and Supervisors
Directors
and supervisors shall be dismissed immediately under any of the following
circumstances:
1.
Those who have lost their membership (member representative) qualifications.
2.
Resignation due to reasons passed by the board of directors or the board of
supervisors.
3.
Those who have been recalled or dismissed.
The
suspension period exceeds half of the term of office.
Article
19 Establishment and Composition
The
Federation shall establish a Secretariat (秘書處),
consisting of:
A
Secretary-General
five to six Vice Secretary-Generals
Several
secretaries and volunteers
All
staff work under the direction of the Secretary-General with the approval of
the Chairman.
Appointment and Dismissal
The
Secretary-General is appointed by the Chairman to manage the affairs of the
Federation.
Officers
of the Secretariat shall be nominated by the Chairman of the Board of Directors
and approved or dismissed by the Board of Directors.
All
appointments and dismissals shall be reported to the competent authority for
reference. The dismissal of the Secretary-General specifically requires
approval by the competent authority.
Secretariat
staff shall not concurrently serve as Directors or Supervisors.
Powers and Responsibilities
The
specific powers, duties, and hierarchical responsibilities of the Secretariat
staff shall be determined separately by the Congress.
Article
20 Committees, Groups and Operating Organizations
The
Federation may set up various committees, groups, or other internal operating
organizations, and their organizational rules.
They
shall start to function after being approved by Congress, and the same is true
for changes.
Article
21 Honorary Chairman, Directors and Supervisors
An
honorary chairman of the board of directors may be nominated by the chairman of
the board of directors, with the approval of the board of directors.
There
are several honorary directors and consultants whose terms of employment are
the same as those of directors and supervisors.
Article
22 – Branch Associations
1.
Branch Associations may be established in
cities, regions, provinces, countries, or a group of countries.
2.
To qualify as a Branch Association, the
applicant must:
Be a
group member of WTCCF;
Be a
legally recognized Tai Chi association, federation, or similar organization in
the area;
Demonstrate
real leadership capability and the ability to organize Tai Chi activities in
their region;
Provide
proof of regular practice and active Tai Chi promotion.
3.
Branch Associations are subject to
evaluation and approval by the WTCCF headquarters. Existing branches take
precedence in case of competing claims for the same region until their term
expires.
4.
Branch Associations may apply for a
certificate of term:
New
branches: 2-year term;
Established
branches with proven contributions (World Cup participation, international
meeting attendance, donations): 4-year term.
5.
Branch Associations must pay entrance fees
and annual membership fees unless they have continuous support history
exempting them.
6.
Branch Associations may propose resident coaches
for approval. Resident coaches must apply to WTCCF and pass evaluation and
assessment. WTCCF may entrust well-qualified Branch Associations to conduct the
evaluation and recommend candidates to the headquarters for certification.
Final certification and term length are determined by WTCCF headquarters.
Article
22-1 Rights & Duties of Branch Associations
Rights
& Duties
Rights
of Branch Associations:
1.
Represent WTCCF within their respective
regions.
2.
Organize events, competitions, and
seminars under WTCCF standards.
3.
Recommend members for promotion,
recognition, and certification.
Duties
of Branch Associations:
1.
Abide by the WTCCF Constitution and
regulations.
2.
Promote Tai Chi Chuan and WTCCF
activities.
3.
Support resident coaches and assist with
training and certification.
4.
Submit accurate annual reports, accounts,
and activity records to WTCCF headquarters.
5.
Protect the name and logo of WTCCF from
misuse.
Revocation
WTCCF
reserves the right to revoke recognition in cases of misconduct, inactivity, or
violation of federation rules.
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22-2 Branch Chairmen
Eligibility
1.
Must be approved by WTCCF.
2.
Demonstrate leadership and organizational
capability.
3.
Represent the Branch Association in
official WTCCF matters.
Term
Same
as the Branch Association certificate term (2 or 4 years).
Duties
1.
Oversee local branch activities.
2.
Coordinate with resident coaches.
3.
Maintain compliance with WTCCF rules.
Article
22-3 Resident Coaches
1.
Definition
A Resident Coach is an instructor authorized by WTCCF to teach Tai Chi Chuan in
accordance with WTCCF standards, either within a Branch Association or directly
under the Federation.
2.
Qualification
Candidates
must hold recognized ranks, complete required training, and demonstrate the
ethical standards prescribed by WTCCF.
Candidates
must be evaluated and certified by the Evaluation Committee or Technical
Commission of WTCCF, with final approval confirmed by the Executive Board.
3.
Certification
Qualified
candidates shall receive a Certificate of Resident Coach, signed by the
President and Secretary General, valid for 2 or 4 years.
Renewal
requires proof of continued teaching activity and/or participation in refresher
courses.
4.
Rights and Duties
Rights
Represent
WTCCF in seminars and workshops.
Use
WTCCF’s name and logo in teaching activities, within approved guidelines.
Duties
Uphold
WTCCF standards in instruction.
Abide by
the WTCCF Code of Ethics.
Be
responsible for teaching and promoting Tai Chi within the Branch.
Report
technical progress to WTCCF headquarters.
Submit
activity records upon request.
5.
Revocation
Certification
may be withdrawn in cases of misconduct, inactivity, or failure to comply with
WTCCF policies.
Article
23 – Meetings
1.
The Congress shall hold both regular and
extraordinary meetings.
2.
Regular meetings shall be convened once a
year.
3.
Extraordinary meetings may be convened
when deemed necessary by the Congress, upon the request of more than one-third
of the members (or member representatives), or at the request of the Board of
Supervisors.
4.
Except in emergencies, notice of meetings
shall be provided in writing at least fifteen (15) days in advance.
Article
24 – Representation by Proxy
When a member (or member representative) cannot attend the Congress in person,
he or she may authorize another member (or member representative) in writing to
act as proxy. Each member (or member representative) may act as proxy for only
one other member (or member representative).
Article
25 – Resolutions
1.
Unless otherwise provided, resolutions of
the Congress shall be passed by a majority of the members (or member
representatives) present.
2.
The following matters require approval by
at least two-thirds of the members (or member representatives) present:
Formulation
and amendment of the Articles of the Federation.
Expulsion
of members (or member representatives).
Removal
of directors and supervisors.
Disposal
of property.
Dissolution
of the Federation.
Other
important matters affecting the rights and obligations of members.
3.
After the Federation is registered as a
legal entity:
Amendments
to the Articles require approval by at least three-quarters of the attendees or
by more than two-thirds of all members in writing.
Dissolution
may be resolved at any time with the consent of more than two-thirds of all
members.
Article
26 Board Meeting Frequency, Notice, and Resolution Procedures
The
board of directors shall convene once every six months, and the board of
supervisors shall convene once every six months.
Joint
or extraordinary meetings may be called.
When
the meeting mentioned in the preceding paragraph is convened, except for an
extraordinary meeting, a written notice shall be given seven days in advance,
and the meeting shall
Resolutions
shall be made when the meeting is attended by more than half of the directors
and supervisors, with the consent of more than half of the attendees.
Article
27 Mandatory Attendance and Resignation Rules
The
directors shall attend the meeting of the board of directors, and the
supervisors shall attend the meeting of the board of supervisors. Attendance by
proxy is not permitted.
Directors
and supervisors who are absent from the board of directors and the board of
supervisors for two consecutive times without reason shall be deemed to have
resigned.
Chapter
V Funding
Article
28 Sources of Funds
The
sources of funds for the Federation are as follows:
1.
Membership fee and annual membership fee.
(1)
Group membership: Entrance fee USD 100 (NT$3,000), annual membership fee USD 50
(NT$1,500).
(2)
Individual membership: The entrance fee is USD 50 (NT$ 1,500), and the annual
membership fee is USD 25 (NT$1,500).
2.
Business incomes.
3.
Member donations.
4.
Subsidies from relevant units.
5.
Entrusted income.
6.
The fund and its interest
7.
Other incomes.
Article
29 Accounting Year
The
accounting year of the Federation is based on the calendar year, starting from
January 1st to December 31st of each year.
Article
30 Annual Work Plan, Budget, and Financial Reporting Procedures
Every
year, two months before the beginning of the fiscal year, the Board of
Directors prepares the annual work plan, income and expenditure budget
statement, and employee treatment statement, and submits them to the general
meeting for approval.
If
it cannot be held as scheduled, it shall be submitted to the joint meeting of
supervisors for approval, and report to the competent authority for approval.
And within two months after the end of the fiscal year, the board of directors
prepares annual work reports, income and expenditure final accounts, cash
registers, assets and liabilities forms, property catalogs and fund income and
expenditure statements to be submitted to the board of supervisors for review
and after the review, the board of supervisors give opinions and return the
books to the board of directors to be submitted to the general meeting for
approval, and be reported to the competent authority for approval before
the end of March.
(If
the general meeting cannot be held as scheduled, it shall be reported to the
competent authority first).
Article
31 Distribution of Remaining Property Upon Dissolution
After
the Federation is dissolved, the remaining property shall belong to the local
government organization or the competent authority in the place where it is
located, or its designated agency or organization.
Article
32 Dispute Resolution and Appeals Procedures
Any
disputes arising shall be resolved first by WTCCF Disciplinary Committee;
appeals may be referred to an independent arbitration body recognized by WTCCF.
Chapter
VI Supplementary Provisions
Article
33 Matters Not Covered by the Articles
Matters
not stipulated in the Articles of Federation shall be handled in accordance
with relevant laws and regulations.
Article
34 Approval and Amendment of the Articles of Federation
The
Articles of Federation are approved by the general meeting of members (member
representatives), reported to the competent authority for approval and
implemented
The
same applies when the articles need to be changed..
Article
35 Initial Approval and Reporting of the Articles of Federation
The
Articles of Federation were approved by the first general meeting of the first
session of the Federation on August 14, 1999 and reported to the Ministry of
the Interior.
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