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Statutes of the IMCS Pax Romana

IV. EXECUTIVE AND COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Article 21 – International Secretariat
The International Secretariat is located at the IMCS headquarters. It is composed of the International Team
elected by the World Assembly. It also serves as an information and documentation office.

Article 22 - The International Coordination
Together, the International and Regional Teams make up the International Coordination of the movement,
which is responsible for the international life of the IMCS. They must work together in a spirit of collegiality.

Article 23 – The International Team
The International Team is composed of the President, the General Secretary, the General Ecclesiastical
Assistant; and one or several members, if necessary. It is elected for a four-year mandate renewable once.

Article 24 – Responsibilities of the International Team
a) The International Team’s duties and responsibilities are the following:
i.

to carry out the work of the International Secretariat in all areas concerning the movement
according to the decisions taken by the World Assembly;

ii.

to maintain close relations with the member movements and the Regional Secretariats

iii.

to prepare and organize the meetings of the World Assembly and the International Council;

iv.

to ensure the movement’s representation and participation in other international
organizations;

v.

to guarantee the exchange of information and documentation within the movement;

vi.

to plan and administer the financial affairs, taking into account the movement’s life and
growth;

vii.

to present a clear report on the Movement and its work at all levels at each meeting of the
World Assembly.

viii.

to present to the Council an annual report of the activities, implementation of decisions and
financial accounts of the International Secretariat;

b) Each member of the International Team is equally responsible for the international life of the IMCS.
As a team, it must always work in a spirit of collegiality
c) The Team itself will determine the duties of each of its members, taking into account the opinion of
each of them

Article 25 - The President
a) Without prejudice to Article 23 and Article 24, the President is the legal representative of the IMCS.
b) In the President’s absence, the General Secretary will replace him/her.

Article 26 - The General Secretary
Without prejudice to Article 23 and Article 24, the General Secretary is responsible for the Team’s
coordination.

Article 27 - The Ecclesiastical Assistant
a) The General Ecclesiastical Assistant, more commonly known as International Chaplain, is chosen by
the World Assembly. He is appointed for a four-year renewable term.

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