Our Statutes
Association for Vertical Farming e.V. is a non-profit organization registered in Germany, with its office in Munich. It operates on a calendar fiscal year and focuses on:
• Advancing science & research in Vertical Farming
• Promoting education on environmental protection
• Conducting research & publishing findings
• Organizing training, workshops & educational programs
• Financially supporting research projects
• Providing Vertical Farming systems to those in need
The Association acts altruistically; it does not primarily aim at its own economic interests.
Resources of the Association can only be used for statutory purposes. The members of the Association do not obtain any benefits from the funds of the Association.
No person may benefit from expenditures that are not related to the purpose of the Association or through inappropriately high payments.
(1) All institutions or natural persons who are 18 years of age or older can become members of the Association. This can be achieved through a written application, which has to be addressed to the Board of Directors.
(2) The membership is granted and becomes effective upon written notice of acceptance by the Board of Directors and through the receipt of the membership fee
(3) The general meeting is able to appoint Honorary Members for life on recommendation of the Board of Directors
The Membership ends by death, through written notice of resignation or exclusion. Resignation from the Association is made in writing to the Board of Directors and takes effect at the end of the period covered by the membership fee. The exclusion from the Association is decided by the general meeting with a majority of three quarters of the present members.
(1) Members of the Association have to pay an annual membership fee. The amount of the annual membership fees is decided upon in the general meeting. If necessary, the Board of Directors may, upon resolution of the majority, convene an exemption of individual membership fees partially or totally; Honorary Members are exempt of all membership fees for life.
(2) The membership fee is to be paid annually in advance.
(1) Every member has the right to be actively involved in achieving the mission of the Association and the right to participate in events and activities. Each member has equal voting rights in the annual general meeting.
(2) Every member has the obligation to foster the interests of the Association, especially to pay regular membership fees and to support the activities of the Association according to the best of his/her ability.
3) Within the framework of the Association’s statutes and goals every member is allowed to use its equipment and get unceasing advice and support by the Board of Directors.
(4) Each member can form a project group after confirmation through the Board of Directors.