Memorandum of the association
Aims and Objectives of the Association
While day to day running of the association is directed by an elected executive committee. It is the Memorandum of Association (MOA) which sets out the aims, objectives and rules under which the association may operate and function. This core document is written by and for, the benefit of association members and only by being a member, may you influence and vote upon any changes to it.
The associations aims and objectives, are two key sectors within the MOA and are given below. For those eager to read the entire document, it may be accessed here.
Aims of the Association
- To deliver a strong and unified voice for professional GPR users, manufacturers and suppliers of GPR related technology, products and services within Europe.
- To promote and support scientific advancement of GPR related technology, products and services within Europe.
- To question the validity of claims, practices, procedures, regulations or guidance which may undermine, devalue and/or damage the reputation, validity, viability or integrity of accepted GPR related technology, products or services within Europe.
Objectives of the Association
- To improve, extend and rationalise the standards of those professionals and professions offering GPR related products and services within Europe.
- To establish and maintain relationships with European governments, departments, ministries, statutory undertakers and such other organisations, associations and societies as may be required to create and safeguard co-operation, understanding, standards and efficiency and generally facilitate the conduct of members.
- To provide a medium through which members of the Association can consult with each other on all GPR related matters of interest to them and to afford a means whereby, the procedures, practices and knowledge of their respective professions may be coordinated and published.
- To organise, sponsor and participate in conferences, exhibitions, missions or such other events so as to publicise, promote and support the aims & objectives of the association.
- To provide, support and operate a central library for the collection of all types of GPR related information and to print, publish, circulate and otherwise make available same, to the benefit of its membership and other approved organisations.
- To draft, compile and set GPR related standards in consultation with relevant authorities, other interested parties and to promote & encourage adoption and use of such by members and others alike.
- To provide a vehicle to give advice and assistance to members of the Association on any GPR related matter arising in the course of their practice.
- To provide a vehicle whereby members of the Association may liaise with universities, institutions, colleges and companies conducting courses on all GPR related matters of mutual interest or convenience.
- To liaise with GPR users, manufacturers, suppliers, trade associations and other industries, relevant parties on GPR related matters of mutual interest.
- To do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of any or all of the above aims and objectives.
Provided that:
The aims and objectives of the Association shall not extend to the regulation of relations between workers and employers or organisations of workers and organisations of employers.