Bodies and branches

The bodies of our association are governed by § 9 of the statute; branches, local representations and working groups by § 36. On this page you can get to know our bodies, branches and local representations in Cologne.

Our bodies

  • Executive Board

    Manages the association within the statute and the decisions of the General Assembly. Nine full members including the chair and three alternates, elected for two years (§ 18, § 21).

  • Audit Committee

    Accountable only to the General Assembly. Independently audits the books, accounts and contracts at least twice a year (§ 27).

  • Disciplinary Committee

    Independent in its work. Examines complaints with the right to be heard and a right of appeal (§ 28-31).

  • Election Committee

    Three non-candidate members who run the elections and prepare candidate lists with equal visibility (§ 16/3).

Branches

  • Women's Branch

    Promotes the equal participation of women in the association's work and decisions (§ 36).

    To be established by resolution of the General Assembly

  • Youth Branch

    Organises young people's democratic participation, training and candidacy support (§ 36).

    To be established by resolution of the General Assembly

Local representations

Nothing has been published in this section yet.

Working groups and delegates

Nothing has been published in this section yet.