Article 1

• As of October 1992, an Association governed by the articles of Association below is established between members. The aforesaid association, known as I’ Association Européenne des Facultés de Pharmacie and as European Association of Faculties of Pharmacy (EAFP), is also governed by the Act of the 1st July 1901, non profit organization and by the decree of the 16th August 1901.

The aim of the association is

• to facilitate contacts and collaboration between university-Ievel  schools of pharmacy,
• to support member faculties in their efforts to develop resources, effective methods of learning and teaching, balanced curricula and quality assurance of education by advice concerning internal and external evaluation and accreditation,
• to develop harmonized European quality standards for the structure and outcomes of pharmacy education and lo implement modifications arising from scientific and technological progress in the biomedical sciences and from new organizational structures in the health care system,
• to facilitate exchanges for both students and faculty members,
• to promote and support the cause of Pharmacy and to collaborate with European authorities involved in the organization and the policy in the fields of Pharmacy and health care,
• to set up a data bank containing fields of expertise in both teaching and research of each of the pharmacy faculties, schools or institutes throughout Europe,
• to promote joint research projects between scientists in academic institutions and the pharmaceutical industry,
• to keep its members informed of developments in and around the European community and lo facilitate the establishment of a common European Area of Higher Pharmacy Education and Research,
• to maintain cohesion of its members by organizing regular meetings European level and by publishing newsletters,
• to cooperate with other national or international organizations in relevant fields.

• The first registered office is at the FACULTÉ DE PHARMACIE, 5, rue Jean­ Baptiste Clément, 92296 CHA TENA Y-MALABRY cedex (France). It can be transferred elsewhere if so declared by the executive committee. Ratification by the General Assembly is then necessary.

• Members are institutions of higher education (universities, faculties, schools, departments or institutes) offering courses that confer upon graduates the qualifications required for the recognition as a professional pharmacist as outlined by EC regulations. Each institution is represented by one person with voting rights at the General assembly.

• Membership
  Membership is granted lo any European institution of higher Pharmacy Education upon request in writing and evidence of accreditation by the national authorities.
  The term of membership is one year, starting with the day at which the contribution is received.
  -Associate membership is granted lo companies or institutions ­represented by one person - whose application has been accepted by the Executive Committee on the grounds of their involvemenl wilh the aims of the Association and upon payment of an annual subscription

• Admission
  Admission lo the Association is granted by the executive committee after examination of new applications, which lakes place at each session of the executive committee.

• Funds
  The financial resources include:

  • annual subscription from the executive and associate members
  • grants and subsidies from European or National organizations
  • subsidies or donations from local authorities or commercial enterprises
  • any other funding allowed by law

  The subscription rates are determined annually by the Executive Committee and then ratified by the General Assembly at the annual General Meeting

• The Executive Committee

  The Association is headed by an Executive Committee of eleven members who are voted into office by the ordinary General Assembly for a three year period. Members may sand for re-election twice and must have a university function. No more than 2 members of the executive committee may originate from the same country
  The Executive committee elects from its ranks and by secret ballot
  1 President
  1 Vice President
  1 General Secretary 1 Treasurer
  Vacancies: The Executive Committee can temporarily appoint a member lo fill a vacancy until the next General Assembly when the normal procedure can take place. The term of office for a temporary appointment is only as long as the unexpired period of the predecessor's term of office.
  Exceptional circumstances: the members of the Executive Committee may decide by a majority of vote that a member may stand for re-election to a third term, if it is in the interests of the Association.