Statutes and Policies

European Network of Multidisciplinary Residents in Public Health

You can download a copy of this Statutes in English and French here.

Article 1 – DEFINITION

Subscribers to these statutes establish an association in accordance with the law of July 1st, 1901, and the decree of August 16th, 1901, of the French Republic. The name of the association is EuroNet MRPH, the European Network of Multidisciplinary Residents in Public Health.

Article 2 – GENERAL MISSION

The general missions of the association are:

  • To create a professional network among Public Health residents
  • To share information on educational programs, facilitate exchanges, and promote joint activities
  • To advocate for EuroNet’s values
  • To encourage initiatives by national associations of residents in Public Health to join the network
  • To collaborate on high-value scientific projects aimed at publication where applicable
  • To promote the development of professional skills for Public Health professionals
  • To advance the education of Public Health residents by organizing or co-organizing meetings, conferences, workshops, etc.
  • To facilitate internships for residents and trainees across Europe in countries represented within the network
  • To strengthen the role of Public Health professionals in Europe

EuroNet MRPH encourages collaboration and exchanges between medical and non-medical residents in Public Health across Europe. While the association is non-political, it supports political engagement. EuroNet opposes any form of discrimination or hate speech based on gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

Article 3 – HEAD OFFICE

The head office is located in Paris, at the premises of SIHP (Syndicat des Internes des ôpitaux de Paris), 17 rue du Fer à Moulins, 75010 Paris. It may be transferred by a two-thirds majority vote of the General Assembly.

Article 4 – DURATION

The association’s duration is unlimited. The procedures for its dissolution are outlined in Article 16 of these statutes.

Article 5 – COMPOSITION

The association is composed of National Associations of Residents in Public Health. National Associations are represented by one National Commission per country. The association consists of:

  • Ordinary Members: Public Health residents who adhere to National Associations that are part of EuroNet
  • Individual Members: Residents from countries whose national associations are not eligible to join the network can apply for individual membership
  • Honorary Members: Resident physicians, trainees, or physicians in Public Health who have distinguished themselves through their work in the association and their careers

Post-residency participation is limited to the year following graduation. Members of the board and Leads who graduate during their mandate may complete their term and continue participating in network activities.
Conditions for becoming a member, individual member, or honorary member are specified in Article 6.

Article 6 – ADMISSION

To become a member of EuroNet MRPH, an association must represent resident physicians and trainees in a structured Public Health program. To be eligible for membership, associations must be located in countries that are signatories to the Council of Europe Cultural Convention.
Non-European associations representing Public Health residents are eligible for special partnerships with the network.
If multiple associations of Public Health residents exist within a country, any such association that meets the entry requirements may join EuroNet MRPH. Residents whose national associations are not eligible for membership can apply for individual membership, with applications reviewed by the Board and National Commissions on a case-by-case basis.
Admission to the network (for national associations, individual, and honorary members) must be approved by the National Commissions.

Article 7 – MEMBERS – CONTRIBUTIONS

To be part of EuroNet MRPH, National Associations must pay an annual contribution of €80. Honorary members, who have provided exceptional services to the association, are exempt from membership fees. Individual members must pay a fee of €10.

Article 8 – CANCELLATIONS AND EXCLUSION

Membership is lost in the following cases:

  • Resignation
  • Dissolution of the National Association
  • Exclusion for non-payment of membership fees
  • Exclusion for failure to comply with the statutes or for other serious reasons, after a reminder

Exclusions are decided by the General Assembly convened in an extraordinary session (which may be virtual) by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast. The individual in question must be invited (via registered letter) to explain their actions before the General Assembly or in writing before the deliberation.

Article 9 – FINANCING

The resources of the association include:

  • Membership fees
  • Subsidies from public or private organizations
  • Donations or bequests

Article 10 – ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The sovereign decision-making body of EuroNet MRPH is the General Assembly, composed of all members. It meets at least once a year (Ordinary General Assembly), convened by the Board. The Secretary sends the convocation at least 15 days before the meeting, including the agenda.
The General Assembly can override or annul decisions made by the Board and Leads by a simple majority vote. It is the only body that can amend the statutes or decide on issues of exclusion or dissolution. The Assembly also elects the Board and Leads.
The President, with the assistance of the Board, chairs the meeting and presents the annual
report. The Treasurer presents the financial report (balance sheet, income statement, and annexes) for approval.
The General Assembly sets the membership fees and entrance fees for each category of members. At the end of the mandate, it approves the Board’s management after reviewing the activity, financial, and moral reports.
Only items on the agenda may be discussed. Honorary members, individual members, and
partners may participate with an advisory vote.
Decisions are made by a simple majority of votes, with each National Commission casting one vote as a single entity. If a National Commission is not represented, a 7-day voting period is allocated for voting.
After the agenda is completed, the new members of the Board and Leads are announced.
All deliberations are conducted through digital voting, and decisions are valid with a quorum of half of the eligible voters. The decisions of the General Assembly are binding on all members, including those absent or represented.

Article 11 – EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

An Extraordinary General Assembly may be called by the President if necessary, or at the request of a simple majority of the Board and Leads, or one-third of the National Associations, whenever required. The modalities are the same as for the Ordinary General Assembly.

Article 12 – GOVERNANCE

The network is administered by the National Commissions (NCs), which delegate their powers to the Board between assemblies.
The Board and Leads are the executive body of EuroNet MRPH, elected by the General Assembly. Election procedures are outlined in the association’s Internal Regulations.
Each member of the Board and Leads can hold only one position within these bodies. There is no incompatibility between being a member of the Board and Leads and being part of a National Commission.

12.a – BOARD

The Board is composed of:

  • One President
  • One Vice-President
  • One Advocacy Officer
  • One General Secretary
  • One Treasurer

Board members are elected before the Ordinary General Assembly, once a year. The Board is responsible for the administrative and representative functions of the network. All Board member roles must be filled. Specific roles of Board members are outlined in the Policies and Procedures document.

12.b – LEADS

Leads are responsible for coordinating the work of the network in their respective fields. Their role is to support the network’s development in scientific, communication, educational, social, and cultural areas.
Leads hold decision-making power within their areas of competence. Leads’ work must align with the values and principles of EuroNet MRPH, and major initiatives should be discussed with the Board before enactment.
If no candidate is elected for a specific lead position, the members of the Board and Leads can assume the tasks of the vacant position.

12.c – NATIONAL COMMISSIONS

National Commissions are composed of an odd number of members, between one and seven, and represent the National Associations of their country. In case multiple National Associations from one country are part of EuroNet, each contributes proportionally to the total number of members in the National Commission.
Members of the NC are chosen according to the rules of their national association. NCs have
full decisional power and are asked to vote on specific issues (see the Policies and Procedures document), with each NC counting as one vote.
A voting procedure can be elicited by:

  • Any member of the Board
  • Any member of a National Commission
  • Any individual member

Other members of the network can only elicit a vote through their respective NCs.

12.d – LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR

The Legal Administrator must be a member of the network based in France. The Legal Administrator is responsible for administrative functions that must be carried out in France.

Article 13 – INDEMNITIES

All positions, including those of the Board and Leads, are voluntary and unpaid. However, expenses incurred for association-related duties may be reimbursed, subject to approval by the Board and submission of justification.

Article 14 – INTERNAL REGULATIONS

The Board drafts a set of Internal Regulations, which must be approved by the National Commissions and are illustrated in the Policies and Procedures document. These regulations supplement the provisions of the statutes, particularly regarding the internal administration of the association.

Article 15 – AMENDMENT OF THE STATUTES

Amendment of the Statutes can only be decided by the General Assembly and must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the total number of existing National Commissions.
Amendment of the Policies and Procedures is decided by the General Assembly through a simple majority vote of the National Commissions.
In both cases, for the voting to be considered valid, at least two-thirds of the National Commissions must have participated in the vote.

Article 16 – DISSOLUTION

The dissolution of EuroNet MRPH requires approval by three-quarters of the National Commissions and must be voted during a EuroNet MRPH General Assembly.
In the event of dissolution, one or more liquidators will be appointed, and the net assets, if any, will be transferred to a non-profit organization or an association with similar objectives, as decided by the Extraordinary General Assembly. Net assets may not be transferred to a member, even partially, unless an equal contribution has been made.