Constitution

Italian Association for the History of Economic Thought (AISPE)

• Art. 1

  The Italian Association for the History of Economic Thought (AISPE) is based in the city where the President resides.
• Art. 2

  The Association, which is non-profit, promotes the exchange of ideas and academic research in the field of the History of Economic Thought. It pursues these objectives by fostering knowledge and discussion among its members and with scholars in related fields, encouraging research, supporting the publication of scientific studies, organizing meetings and scientific conferences, and promoting activities in support of young scholars (such as awards, seminars, etc.). The Association may establish internal sections.
• Art. 3

  The Association establishes relations with national and international associations that pursue similar objectives.
• Art. 4

  The Association’s assets consist of membership fees and any donations from public or private entities or individuals.
• Art. 5

  The members are divided into ordinary, collective, and honorary members.
• Art. 6

  Ordinary members by right, upon written request, include professors and university researchers in disciplines such as the history of economic thought, political economy, and economic history, as well as PhDs in the history of economic thought and those who, having held research fellowships, have completed research projects in the same field. Enthusiasts of the subject may also qualify.
  Also eligible as ordinary members by right, upon written request, are tenured, non-tenured, and retired professors—full, associate, and assistant—who in the last ten years have held a teaching position for at least three years in one of the aforementioned disciplines.
  The list of relevant disciplines may be revised by the General Assembly. Upon request, and with a proposal from at least three ordinary members and the approval of the majority of voters, scholars—Italian or foreign—working primarily in different fields but who have made significant contributions to the history of economic thought may also be admitted as ordinary members.
  Upon request and with the approval of the Executive Council, collective members may include institutes, organizations, or research centers with an interest in the history of economic thought.
  Ordinary members (by right and accepted) have voting rights in the Association’s General Assembly.
  Collective members may attend the Assembly through a representative, without voting rights.
  Honorary members—up to a maximum of five (5), and following the procedures outlined in Art. 11, paragraph 2—are nominated by the General Assembly upon proposal from the Executive Council.
  Honorary members have active voting rights but are not eligible for election to office.

• Art 7

  All members of the Association—except honorary members—are required to pay the membership fee, which is periodically set for both ordinary and collective members by the General Assembly.
• Art. 8

  Membership may be terminated due to non-payment, resignation, or blatant violation of the Code of Conduct, as determined by the Assembly upon recommendation from the Executive Council. Members are considered in arrears if they have not paid their membership fee for the reference year by December 31.
• Art. 9

  The governing bodies of the Association are: the General Assembly, the Executive Council, the President, the Secretary, and the Board of Auditors. Meetings of the General Assembly, the Executive Council, or the Board of Auditors may be held via video/audio conferencing, provided all participants can be identified, follow the discussion, participate in real-time, and access or share documents. The recording secretary must be able to properly document the proceedings. Under these conditions, the meeting is considered to have taken place at the officially designated location.
• Art. 10

  The General Assembly consists of honorary members and all ordinary and collective members in good standing with membership payments. As a rule, the Assembly meets in ordinary session once a year and in extraordinary session whenever requested by at least three Executive Council members or at least one-third of the members in writing.
• Art. 11

  The ordinary Assembly approves the financial statements submitted with a report from the Executive Council and a statement from the Board of Auditors. It also deliberates on all matters within its competence according to law and this Statute (including the admission of ordinary and honorary members and the appointment of office holders), as well as on issues submitted by the Executive Council.
  The Assembly is convened by the President with a notice including the agenda, location, date, and time of the meeting, communicated to members at least twenty days in advance, using the method established by the President.

• Art. 12

  Assembly meetings are valid regardless of the number of participants. Resolutions are passed by a majority of valid votes cast (including abstentions), except as specified in Art. 22.
  Elections for office are conducted by nominal vote and cannot be delegated.
  Voting for office may also be conducted online.

• Art. 13

  The Executive Council consists of the President, five Councilors, and the Secretary.
  Among the five Councilors, the Executive Council may elect a Vice-President.
  The President, Councilors, and Secretary may serve no more than two consecutive terms, each of three years.

• Art. 14

  The Board of Auditors is composed of two members who serve one term and may be re-elected.
  The Board is responsible for ongoing oversight of the Association's financial management and must submit a report on the annual accounts to the General Assembly with its opinion.

• Art. 15

  Members of the Executive Council and Board of Auditors are elected by secret ballot of the General Assembly, which may use a dedicated platform ensuring anonymity. For the election of the President, Secretary, and Auditors, members may cast one vote each; for the Councilors, up to three preferences may be indicated.
• Art. 16

  If a Council member resigns or misses more than four consecutive meetings, they are removed and replaced by the first non-elected candidate.
• Art. 17

  The Executive Council defines the Association’s strategic direction and manages its operations to best achieve its goals.
  The Council makes decisions by absolute majority. In case of a tie, the President's vote prevails.
  The Council prepares the annual budget and presents it to the Assembly along with a report on the year’s initiatives and financial outcomes.

• Art. 18

  The President is the legal representative of the Association, both in dealings with third parties and in legal matters, and may grant powers of attorney.
• Art. 19

  The Secretary implements the decisions of the Executive Council and oversees all Association operations.
  The Secretary is authorized to sign documents necessary for executing Council decisions and for ordinary administrative tasks, including opening and managing bank or postal accounts.
  The Council sets the spending limits for the Secretary regarding ordinary administration and approves all other expenses and fees for third-party services.

• Art. 20

  The Executive Council organizes the AISPE Scientific Conference at least once every two years.
  Ordinary and collective members, as well as invited individuals and representatives of external organizations, may participate.

• Art. 21

  AISPE delegates to international associations and conferences are appointed by the Executive Council.
• Art. 22

  Any amendment to this Statute must be proposed by the Executive Council or requested by at least one-third of the ordinary members.
  In all cases, the amendment must be discussed by the Assembly and approved by an absolute majority of votes.
  Amendments regarding AISPE's governing bodies require approval by at least two-thirds of the votes.

Events

Colloquia doctoralia: Giuliana Freschi presents “Early evidence of social reproduction: wetnurses’ wages in Italy 1632-1929”.