Every amutah <\/em>in Israel is required to have a minimum of the following three institutions: a General Assembly, an Executive Board and an Audit Committee.\u00a0 In order to request more institutions, the amutah <\/em>must discuss this in its by-laws and have it approved by the Registrar of Amutot<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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This article will discuss the second institution as well as its roles and responsibilities.<\/p>\n

General Information<\/h4>\n

The Executive Board is the institution responsible for managing the amutah\u2019s <\/em>affairs and has the authority to make decisions that are not already specified in the law, by-laws of the amutah <\/em>or designated to the other institutions of the amutah<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Executive Board Members<\/h4>\n

The first members of this board are the founders of the amutah<\/em>, and after this point the General Assembly elects members of the Executive Board.\u00a0 As with the General Assembly, all members of the Executive Board must be over the age of 17, and Executive Board members must be members of the amutah<\/em>.\u00a0 The law requires a minimum of two members on the Executive Board although the General Assembly may decide the exact number (unless the by-laws stipulate a specific number).\u00a0 The General Assembly also has the authority to remove Executive Board members.\u00a0 Executive Board members\u2019 tenure is limited to four years, although exceptions can be made, thus elections for members must take place once every four years at a minimum, unless by-laws stipulate even shorter periods.<\/p>\n

Payment for Board Members<\/h4>\n

The law clearly states that Executive Board members may not receive payment for their services to the amutah <\/em>other than for their position as members of the board.\u00a0 This means that an Executive Board member may not be an employee or provide contractual services to the amutah<\/em>.\u00a0 They can only be reimbursed for their expenses and participation in the board meetings, although there are also specific regulations regarding these funds.<\/p>\n

The Authority of the Board<\/h4>\n

The Executive Board has the authority to, among other things, carry out the decisions of the General Assembly, shape the policies of the amutah<\/em>, approve annual budgets, decide on the structure of the organization as well as salaries and payments, produce financial statements on behalf of the amutah <\/em>which will be submitted to the Audit Committee and General Assembly, and to prepare a report for the General Assembly regarding the amutah\u2019s <\/em>state of affairs.<\/p>\n

Signatories for the Nonprofit Organization<\/h4>\n

In order to ensure proper financial management of the amutah<\/em>, the Executive Board must select two or more members of the amutah <\/em>(or individuals who have positions within the amutah<\/em>) to sign all documents as well as any paperwork dealing with financial transactions like checks, contracts, loans, investments, etc. The minimum of two signatories do not need to be members of the Executive Board, but they may not be members of the Audit Committee or first-degree family relations.\u00a0 When submitting reports to the Registrar of Amutot<\/em>, it is required that two Executive Board members sign them.<\/p>\n

Contact Us<\/h4>\n

Advocate Joshua Pex specializes in nonprofit organization law in Israel and would be happy to discuss the needs of your organization with you.\u00a0 If you are interested in starting an Israeli nonprofit organization and have questions about the board, Israeli nonprofit law or Israeli nonprofit organization (amutah<\/em>) management in Israel, please contact us.<\/p>\n

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