Prof. S. K. Yadav, Prof. & Head Department of Physical Education Devi Ahilya University, Indore (M.P.) Kavita MPEd IV Sem

IBF ESTABLESED RENAMED AS BWF HEADQUATERS -KUALALUMPUR PRESIDENT - POUL-ERIK HOYER

# Publish and promote the Statutes and Principles. # Control the game, from an international perspective, in all countries and continents. # Promote and popularise Badminton worldwide. # Support and encourage the development of Badminton as a sport for all.

# Encourage the formation of new Members, strengthen the bonds between Members and resolve disputes between Members. # Organise,conduct and present world Badminton events to worldclass standards. # Maintain an Anti-Doping Programme and ensure compliance with the WADA Code. # Engage in commercial activities that give direct benefits to the sport.

Equal Opportunity Non Discrimination and Ethics Environmental Responsibility Fair Play Sport for All Harassment Free Sport

ASIA EUROPE AFRICA OCEANIA PAN AMERICA

Clubs / Organisatios Para-Badminton Organisations

# clubs or organisations trying form national badminton organisation in territory where no national Badminton organisation recognized by Federation. # clubs or organisations trying to form national Badminton organisation in territory that not yet recognized by international community. # clubs or organisations which are exclusively for Para-Badminton players and who are not affiliated to a Member.

The Federation shall be governed by the: AGM OR EGM COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD

An AGM shall be held not later than 31 July of each year in a place as may be decided by Council following notice given in accordance with Clause. Closing date for proposals and nominations to the AGM. Business of the AGMMeeting Procedure

Notice of Meetings Proposals and Amendments Representation and Voting Strength at General Meetings Other attendance and speaking Rights

# May be convened at any time by Council. # Must be convened by the Secretary General on a date within ten (10) weeks of the receipt by the Federation of a requisition in writing to that effect given by at least one-fourth of the number of Members in good standing at the time of the immediately preceding AGM. OR

An AGM shall appoint a Council which have administrative powers to carry on work of Federation b/w AGMs. Council shall consists of:- Eighteen other members The eight officers The Chair of the Athletes Commission

NO. OF MEMBERS NAME OF POST DURATIONELECTED BY 1PRESIDENT 4 YEARSFEDERATION AGM 1DEPUTY PRESIDENT 4 YEARSFEDERATION AGM 1VICE PRESIDENT PARA BADMINTON 4 YEARSFEDERATION AGM 5VICE PRESIDENT (FROM EACH CONTINENT) 4 YEARFEDERATION AGM 18COUNCIL MEMBERS 4 YEARSFEDERATION AGM

The role of Council includes: - # Taking such steps as may be necessary to achieve the purposes and objectives # Upholding and ensuring the observance of Statutes # Ensuring the execution of decisions taken by any General Meeting # Establishing the duties of individual members of Council and appointing the Committees and Commissions

Determining Regulations, Codes, Guidelines and other rules not under the competence of General Meeting Deciding on matters under dispute maintenance of proper standards in the organization of federation Appointing the Chairs of Committees and Commissions Registering and administrating the use of the Federation logo Appointing the Doping Hearing Panel

* The Federation shall have : - # An Executive Board comprising the Officers. # The Chairs of the committees formed by Council. * Duty of Executive Board is to make decisions b/w Council Meetings as delegated by Council. * The Meeting Procedures for Council apply to the Executive Board.