In the last few hours, the proposals of two new candidates has arrived, who would flank the ‘historic’ Lamberto Soldatini. The assembly is therefore called upon to decide whether it wants a single-member Board or a Board of Arbitrators consisting of three members.

Below you may read the letter of introduction that Lamberto, Elisabetta and Dino sent us as motivation for their candidature:

The Board of Arbitrator’s institutional tasks include monitoring the work of the Council and the Association in order to verify that it meets its social aims and objectives, and providing guidelines and recommendations.

Up to now, the Board has been monocratic with the sole presence of Lamberto Soldatini,but its function can be more extensive and incisive if two more people are added.

For the verification and election of the Board of Arbitrators by the forthcoming Annual Meeting, here are the nominations ofDino Chiaraviglio and Elisabetta Monti e And Lamberto’s commitment, if there is no one to succeed him
The candidates undertake to collaborate for the continuation and further growth of the Association, in accordance with its statutory purposes and with the mutual respect and acceptance that have always characterised it.

Elisabetta has been a WWOOF member since 1999 and is the coordinator of the Trento area.
Dino has been a member of WWOOF since 2007, has served on the Board for two terms and has also acted as coordinator.
Lamberto has been a member of WWOOF since this year and has been an Arbitrator since 2014.

Art 13 Board of Arbitrators

1. The Board of Arbitrators is elected by the Annual Meeting and consists of one or three regular members chosen preferably not from amongst regular members, also according to the indications of the Board of Directors. It may act as a monocratic body or, if composed of three members, with the figure of a Chairman elected from among its members. The Annual Meeting, if it deems appropriate, may elect an alternative member, with non-binding advisory duties, who shall take over in the event of prolonged unavailability or abstention due to conflict of interest of a full member, until the first useful Annual Meeting, which shall appoint, if necessary, the members necessary to complete the board. The term of office of new appointees expires at the same time as that of the current members.
2. The Arbitrators hold office for three years and may be re-elected.
3. The office of Arbitrator is incompatible with that of Board member.
4. The Board of Arbitrators is to undertake the following tasks:
   1. To monitor the work of the Board and the Association to ensure that it meets its social aims and objectives, including providing guidance and recommendations;
   2. Give final judgment on any appeals by members;
   3. To exercise the role of guarantor and amicable settler in the event of disputes within the Association as referred to in Articles 15.5 and 19;
   4. If summoned by the Board, he takes part in Board meetings by expressing opinions or advisory votes.
5. An Arbitrator who has an interest in matters assigned to the Board must refrain from participating in the relevant discussions and decisions;
6. At the time of appointment, compensation may be provided for non-member arbitrators, in accordance with the terms of the applicable regulation.