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• Articles of Association of the International Vocational Training Organisation, Amsterdam, 25/04/1996

  Notarial deed recording the Articles of Association of the International Vocational Training Organisation, adopted following the General Assembly held in Lyon on 11 October 1995. The document establishes the organisation’s name, legal form under Dutch law, registered seat in Amsterdam, mission, objectives, governance structure, membership rules, financial provisions, amendment procedures, and dissolution arrangements. It reflects the formal incorporation of the organisation as a Dutch association and codifies its statutes as in force from that date.
• Amendment of the Articles of Association of WorldSkills International, Amsterdam, 21/09/2006

  Deed recording amendments to the Articles of Association of WorldSkills (International Vocational Training Organisation), including the official change of name to WorldSkills International, confirmation of Amsterdam as the registered seat under Dutch law, revisions to governance structure, roles and terms of Officers, powers of the General Assembly and Executive Board, membership definition, sources of income, financial oversight, and provisions for honorary positions. The document includes an unofficial English translation alongside the original Dutch text.
• Constitution of the International Vocational Training Organization, ratified 11/10/1995

  Cconstitutional document of the International Vocational Training Organization (IVTO), ratified by the General Assembly in Lyon on 11 October 1995.
• Constitution of WorldSkills (International Vocational Training Organization), ratified 15/06/2000

  Constitutional document (of the International Vocational Training Organization (IVTO).
• Chain of emails exchanged between Petra Booden, Ellen Coppens, and Sander Wiggers, 02/02/2006–21/06/2006

  Discussion and procedural clarification regarding the amendment of the Articles of Association and the requirements for execution of the notarial deed Contains multiple emails with attachments referenced but not included in this file.
• Standing Orders of the International Vocational Training Organisation, 14/03/2002

  Regulatory document dated 14 March 2002. It sets out the internal rules governing the International Vocational Training Organization (IVTO). The revision history printed on page 10 indicates the document incorporates updates made in Lyon (11 October 1995), Montreal (2 September 1999), and Amsterdam (14 March 2002).
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• Extract from the Commercial Register of the Chamber of Commerce Amsterdam, 25/09/2006

  Official extract from the Kamer van Koophandel for the legal entity WorldSkills International
• Letter from Petra Booden to Ellen Coppens, 27/09/2006

  Letter from Petra Booden to Ellen Coppens, 27/09/2006 Subject: transmission of documents related to the amendment of the Articles of Association executed on 21 September 2006
• Telex from Carla H.M. Eering to Rudolf van den Hurk, 15/06/2000

  Telex from Carla H.M. Eering to Rudolf van den Hurk, 15/06/2000 Subject: transmission of the minutes of the General Assembly held in Lisbon on 15 June 2000. Includes the attached trilingual minutes of the General Assembly.
• Letter from Carla H.M. Eering to Rudolf van den Hurk, 29/10/2002

  Letter from Carla H.M. Eering to Rudolf van den Hurk, 29/10/2002 Subject: amended draft deed of amendment of the Articles of Association. Includes the amended draft deed (5 pages) reflecting adjustments to Article 2(3)(e) and (f).
• Standing Orders of the International Vocational Training Organization, 11/10/1995

  Regulatory document ratified by the General Assembly on 11 October 1995 in Lyon. It establishes the internal rules governing the International Vocational Training Organization (IVTO).
• Competition Rules of the International Vocational Training Organization, 09/10/1996

  Comprehensive regulatory document establishing the rules for the organization and execution of the International Skills Competitions under the International Vocational Training Organisation (IVTO). Approved in Johannesburg on 9 October 1996
• Standing Orders of the International Organisation for the Promotion of Vocational Training

  Regulatory document approved by the Assembly of Members on 20 October 1985 in Osaka and entering into force on 1 January 1986. It governs the internal functioning of the International Organization for the Promotion of Vocational Training and the International Competition.
• General Rules of the International Vocational Training Competitions, 1988–1990

  Regulatory document, approved at the General Assembly in Sydney on 24 February 1988 and updated in Helsinki on 16 August 1990. It establishes the overarching rules governing the International Vocational Training Competitions.
• Extract of the minutes of the General Assembly, Melbourne, 10/05/2006

  Extract of the minutes of the General Assembly of WorldSkills (International Vocational Training Organisation), held in Melbourne on 10 May 2006. The extract records that the GA reconfirmed and expanded upon the amendment of the Articles of Association originally approved on 10 May 2004 (Hong Kong). It approved additional amendments, including changing the organisation's name to "WorldSkills International" and integrating further revisions
• Letter from A.J. Hoogendoorn to Rudolf van den Hurk, 26/11/2002

  Letter from A.J. Hoogendoorn to Rudolf van den Hurk, 26/11/2002 Subject: transmission of the deed and the full consolidated text of the amended statutes
• Consolidated full text of the Articles of Association as amended on 22/11/2002

  A full transcription of the statutes of the International Vocational Training Organisation (now WorldSkills), reflecting all amendments effective from 22 November 2002
• Extract of the minutes of the General Assembly, Hong Kong, 10/05/2004

  Legal extract prepared for notarial purposes summarising the same General Assembly decision to amend the Articles of Association (Copy)
• Extract of the minutes of the General Assembly meeting, Hong Kong, 10/05/2004

  Official extract recording the approval by the General Assembly of the amendment of the Articles of Association of WorldSkills (International Vocational Training Organisation).
• Amendments to the Constitution, 2004

  Four-column comparison (English, German, French + comments) showing the changes proposed for adoption by the General Assembly on 10 May 2004. Highlights additions, replacements, and structural updates. Ends with ratification information (GA 2004 Hong Kong). Likely an internal Secretariat communication.
• Draft deed of amendment of the Articles of Association, 03/05/2004 (English translation)

  Near-literal English translation of WSI_1256 (the notarial deed). Includes explicit note that Dutch text governs. Contains the same amendments: officers list, procedures, powers, income, etc.
• Draft deed of amendment of the Articles of Association, 03/05/2004 (Dutch version)

  Concept notarial deed in Dutch prepared by civil-law notary Leo J.W.M. Schroeder. Records Assembly resolution of 10 May 2004 and Executive Board authorization. Sets out amendments to several statutory articles: location, officers, procedures, powers of GA and Executive Board, income categories, etc.
• Constitution of WorldSkills (International Vocational Training Organisation), version 2.0 (19/07/2004)

  English version of the WorldSkills Constitution showing the structure, mission, governing bodies, membership, finances, and provisions for amendments and dissolution. Includes handwritten notes and mark-ups reflecting comparisons and corrections. Ratified at the GA on 10 May 2004 in Hong Kong, replacing 2000 and 2002 versions.
• Letter from Djoke van der Meulen to S. Ruigrok, 30/07/2004

  Letter from Djoke van der Meulen to S. Ruigrok, 30/07/2004 Subject: English translation of the statutes and request for completed resolutions