AIBA MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE
Organizational structure of the AIBA is divided into two branches: Executive Branch and Member Branch. Executive Branch, also called the Board of AIBA is an elected branch that is responsible for accomplishing the mission of the AIBA with the help of the Member Branch. Applications are open for both Executive and Member Branch of the AIBA. Based on A’ Design Award winner status, A’ Design Awards could apply for both Executive Branch and the Member Branch free of charge. Furthermore, there are no yearly fees from A’ Design Award winners.
Executive Branch Structure
- President of AIBA
- Vice President of AIBA
- AIBA Board Members
- AIBA Coordinator
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Member Branch
Structure
- AIBA Emeritus Presidents
- AIBA Emeritus Vice-Presidents
- AIBA Emeritus Board Members
- AIBA Lifelong Members
- AIBA Professional Members
- AIBA Advisory Members
- Full members
- Apprentices
- Prospective Members
- Retired members.
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Executive Branch Members are expected to have following qualities: 1. Person-Centered: They respect other members. 2. Supportive: They are helpful to members and more willing to defend them against criticism from third parties. 3. Democratic: They hold frequent meetings with members to solicit their views and encourage participation. 4. Flexible: They allow members to accomplish their goals in their own way whenever possible, consistent with the goals of the AIBA. 5. Mentors: They emphasize quality, provide clear directions, and give timely feedback to members who need help.
Executive Branch Members are required to follow the following codes of conduct: 1. Commit to ethical, cooperative, and lawful conduct, including proper use of authority. 2. Disclose any membership or power positions with other organizations. 3. Avoid conflict of interest with respect to their responsibilities and qualification as an Executive Branch Member.
Executive Branch Members have the following authorities: 1. To hold events for AIBA. 2. To provide non-financial patronage or endorsements on behalf of the AIBA. 3. Moderate and organize networking events, meetings, and conferences of the AIBA. 4. Moderate AIBA forums. 5. Access contact information of AIBA members. 6. Reach AIBA members through public communication or request news release and newsletter services. 7. Vote for AIBA president and vice-president. 8. Designate issues as confidential or sensitive during AIBA meetings. 9. Reduce fees for AIBA patronage and AIBA membership.
Members are expected to obey the following rules: 1. AIBA members need to be respectful of other AIBA members. Flaming or abusing users in any way will not be tolerated and will lead to a warning. 2. Members are asked to not disclose the private contact information to any 3rd party, board, or list any private contact information of other members, under any condition. If you feel the need to share contact information of a AIBA member with a non-member, you should have explicit written permission of the member before you could share any information. 3. Members are asked to "follow" Executives and support their events and initiatives when possible. 4. Members are not asked to act as "Executives". If members note an issue which contravenes something in the AIBA or AIBA members they are welcome to bring it to the attention of a member of the Executive Board. Please do not contact other members yourself or act as "Executives". Members who constantly "act" as "Executives" may be warned. 5. AIBA follows a three strike policy. Members will be warned a maximum of three times for any and all offences in a three month period. If the need arises for a fourth warning a temporary restriction will be put in place of between 1 to 7 days. If warnings continue, the member could be forcefully retired. Arguing with "Executives" after having received a warning will lead to an immediate additional warning. Members who feel they have been unfairly warned are welcome to contact the "Coordinator". 6. Members are not to represent the AIBA to the public, press or other entities unless clearly given such authority by the Executive Board. 7. Members must be philanthropic in their nature.
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