Bodies
When it comes to the functioning of ENGSO, the bodies that play a role in the running of the organisation are the General Assembly, Executive Committee, and the different working groups. Get to know the structure of our organisation and meet the members who stand behind all the achievements of ENGSO.
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General Assembly
The General Assembly is the supreme authority of ENGSO. It is comprised of delegates appointed by all Current Members. The functions of the General Assembly are:
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to consider and review the aims and objectives of ENGSO;
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to consider and review the aims and objectives of ENGSO Youth Assembly;
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to approve annual reports;
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to approve all annual accounts of the period under report, having considered the statement of the auditors regarding the validity of the accounts to confirm the appointment of auditors;
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to approve the anticipated budget for the following year and to take note of the rolling three years financial plan;
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to elect nominees to fill any vacancies in the Executive Committee;
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to confirm the appointment of the auditors;
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to approve the membership fee for the coming year;
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to adopt the activity programmes;
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to make modifications where necessary to the Statues (requires a two third majority);
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to debate all questions or proposals submitted by Members, the Executive Committee and the Youth Committee.
The General Assembly is held each year. Find more under Events.
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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (ExCom) is comprised of 9 people, 4 Officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary General, and Treasurer), 4 Members and the Chair of ENGSO Youth Committee.
Individuals are elected to the Executive Committee by the General Assembly for a period of 4 years. It is desirable that both genders are represented in the Executive Committee and that the voluntary ExCom Officers and Members come from different countries in order to provide as wide vision as possible. The ExCom Members, including Officers, may serve for a maximum of three consecutive terms of 4 years. The ExCom can appoint staff to undertake supporting functions.
The Executive Committee is responsible for
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execution of decisions taken by the General Assembly;
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administration and running of ENGSO;
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setting up of working groups and appointment of their President and Members;
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appointing the delegates of ENGSO, if and when the case arises to represent ENGSO at various international events;
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adoption of internal regulations;
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ENGSO financial activities and accounts.
Executive Committee Members
Stefan Bergh
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: Swedish Sports Confederation
Profession: Secretary General
Position in the Executive Committee: President
Executive Committee member since: 2017
Special areas of competence: Strategic planning, Sport policy, International relations
Kaisa Larjomaa
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: ENGSO
Profession: Policy Director
Position in the Executive Committee: Secretary General
Executive Committee member since: 2019
Special areas of competence: Sport policy, Politics, International relations, Advocacy, Public relations, Strategy, Communication, Journalism, Media
interim
Ilva Biedre
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: Latvian Sports Federations Council
Profession: Head of International Affairs
Position in the Executive Committee: Member
Executive Committee member since: 2017
Special areas of competence: International relations, Operations in multi-sport events, Project management, Sustainability
Sara Massini
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: OPES Italia - CONI
Profession: Head of International Affair and Cooperation Department of OPES
Position in the Executive Committee: ExCom member
Executive Committee member since: 2019
Special areas of competence: Gender equality in sport, Sport and social inclusion, Sustainable development, Environment, Climate and sport
Ugnė Chmeliauskaitė
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: Lithuanian Union of Sports Federations
Profession: Senior Development Cooperation Projects’ Manager
Position in the Executive Committee: Chair of ENGSO Youth
Executive Committee member since: 2019
Special areas of competence:
Development cooperation, EU funded projects' management; International relations; International communication; Social inclusion; Training/facilitation; Sport events’ management
Ex officio
Niina Toroi
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: Finnish Olympic Committee
Profession: Manager of International Relations
Position in the Executive Committee: Equality Within Sport Committee Representative
Executive Committee member since: 2018
Special areas of competence: Gender equality, Equity topics in general
Observer status as EWS Chair
Agnė Vanagienė
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: Lithuanian Union of Sports Federations
Profession: Project Manager
Position in the Executive Committee: Vice-President
Executive Committee member since: 2015
Special areas of competence: Good governance, Gender equality, Project management
Michael Leyendecker
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: German Olympic Sports Confederation
Profession: Teacher
Position in the Executive Committee: Treasurer
Executive Committee member since: 2017 (2017-2019 as Chair of ENGSO Youth)
Special areas of competence: Promotion of engagement, Sustainability, Youth empowerment
Lotte Büchert
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark
Profession: Head Principal of a Danish High School
Position in the Executive Committee: Member
Executive Committee member since: 2012
Special areas of competence: Organisation, Strategic planning and communication, Volunteering, Good governance, Equality, Leadership development, Change management and administration
Filipa Godinho
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: Portuguese Sport Confederation
Profession: Technical Staff at University of Coimbra Sport Service
Position in the Executive Committee: Member
Executive Committee member since: 2019
Special areas of competence: Education, training, employment and volunteering in and through sport, Health-enhancing physical activity, Youth development and involvement in sport
Anna-Maria Wiesner
Name of the ENGSO member I represent: Sport Austria
Profession: Policy Officer of Sociopolitical Issues and International Affairs
Position in the Executive Committee: Member
Executive Committee member since: 2019
Special areas of competence: Sociopolitical aspects of (non-profit) sport
Honorary Presidents
Carlos Cardoso
Portugal
Honorary President
Birgitta Kervinen
Finland
Honorary President
Bengt Sevelius
Sweden
Honorary President
ENGSO Youth Committee
ENGSO Youth actively works on current youth sport issues (equal opportunities, fair play, fight against discrimination and doping, healthy lifestyle, social inclusion, sustainable development, volunteering, youth employment) with its member organisations (National Sport Confederations or National Olympic Committees), European institutions and partners from civil society.
We involve a growing number of young Europeans and organisations in our work to develop ENGSO Youth capacities in more European regions, foster cross-sector cooperation, and develop projects with long-lasting, multiplying and self-perpetuating effects on current youth sport issues to leave a lasting legacy.
Committee members:
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Ugne Chmeliauskaite, Chair
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Filip Filipic, Vice-Chair
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Lovisa Broms, Committee member
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Titouan Martin Barré, Committee member
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Marianna Cardoso, Committee member
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Iva Glibo, Committee member
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Kirsten Hasenpusch, Committee member
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Ivana Pranjic, Committee member
Check out ENGSO Youth's website: youth-sport.net
Equality Within Sport (EWS) Committee
Using Full Potential in Sport
EWS wants to activate and inspire European sport organisations to act on equality. We want to be the leading voice for equality within sports in Europe. By reaching equality we can use the full potential in sport.
Equality means to us that sport is a human right that belongs to everyone regardless of gender, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnic group, race, age or economic status.
We work by doing active advocacy work, education and awareness-raising, strengthening cooperation with our member organisation and other sport bodies. EWS is a hub of expertise on equality.
We want to celebrate diversity. We want to advocate that everyone can practise sport safely and freely. We want to promote equal opportunities in all levels and sectors of sport. Sport wins with Equality.
Members
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Niina Toroi, chair (niina.toroi@olympiakomitea.fi), Finnish Olympic Committee
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Ioanna Karyofylli (info@paralympic.gr), Hellenic Paralympic Committee
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Anja Rynning Veum (anja.veum@idrettsforbundet.no), The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports
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Anabela Sousa Vaz dos Reis (anavreis@cdp.pt), Portuguese Sports Confederation
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Gena Sturgon (gena.sturgon@gmail.com), ENGSO Youth
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Sarah Townsend (sarah.townsend@eglsf.info), European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation
#EqualityWins #EngsoEWS #Fullpotential
Join the discussion in the ENGSO EWS Facebook group.
Members
The Members of ENGSO are National Sport Confederations and National Olympic Committees from 33 European countries. Find more under the Members section by clicking the button below.
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Terms of Reference
Background
The EU Advisory Committee operates at a strategic level, advising the ENGSO Executive Committee on EU matters to ensure a coordinated approach to our lobbying activities and smooth working procedures. It will utilize EU policy expertise and facilitate the involvement of ENGSO members. The daily work is led by the ENGSO Policy Director and the Advisory Committee will work to compliment ENGSO political activity.
Objectives
On behalf of ENGSO and the ENGSO Executive Committee:
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To act as a consultative body for the Executive Committee and the Policy Director in its dealings with the European Commission on sport (political) matters
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To contribute on draft papers and proposals on legislations and regulations which might impact on sport in Europe
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To represent, on request of the ENGSO Executive Committee, ENGSO at EU meetings and consultation events and report back afterwards
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With the Policy Director coordinate a communication network with other European sports bodies and initiate joint work where appropriate
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To share information on European political issues and funding opportunities related to sport
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To give advice to the ENGSO members concerning strategic political objectives and EU issues
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To develop and deliver the EU Seminar at the ENGSO member meetings
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To co-operate with the permanent and temporary working groups.
Method of Working
The Advisory Committee will:
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Develop an action plan that will contribute to the ENGSO Action Plan and promote the ENGSO positions as defined in the ENGSO Policy Programme.
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Provide a report from each meeting, to be approved by the ExCom.
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Aim to meet at least twice a year.
Members
Chair of the EU Advisory Committee: Kaisa Larjomaa, ENGSO
Members:
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Petra Gantnerova, Confederation of Slovak Sport Associations
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Bence Garamvolgyi, ENGSO Youth
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Kaisa Larjomaa, ENGSO
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Mikkel Larsen, National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark
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Ilmari Nalbantoglu, Finnish Olympic Committee
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Julie Ravlo, Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sport
ENGSO EU Advisory Committee
Continue exploring
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