# National Compendium The National Compendium is the governing document of AIESEC in Denmark. It defines the rules, structures, and processes that all entities within AIESEC in Denmark — the Managing Committee (MC), Local Committees (LCs), the Entity Control Board (ECB), and the National Congress — must follow. Think of it as the constitution of AIESEC in Denmark. {% hint style="danger" %} The National Compendium is the authoritative source for all governance matters in AIESEC in Denmark. This page provides a summary for orientation purposes only. For any governance decision, dispute, or compliance question, always refer to the full, official document. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} The Google Drive is the source of truth for the National Compendium. The GLSC Chair maintains the master copy. Access it at **`06 — Governance/National Compendium/`**. {% endhint %} ## What the National Compendium Covers The National Compendium typically addresses the following areas: ### 1. Organisational Structure * Definition of AIESEC in Denmark as a member entity of AIESEC International * The entities that make up AIESEC in Denmark: the National Congress, the MC, LCs, the ECB, and any advisory bodies * The relationship between these entities — who reports to whom, who has authority over what ### 2. National Congress * The National Congress as the sovereign decision-making body * When and how the National Congress is convened (ordinary and extraordinary sessions) * Voting rights, quorum requirements, and decision-making procedures * What decisions require National Congress approval (e.g., MC election, budget approval, compendium amendments) ### 3. Managing Committee (MC) * The MC's mandate, composition, and term of office * MC election process — eligibility, application, voting, and ratification * MC responsibilities and reporting obligations * Procedures for MC resignation, removal, or vacancy ### 4. Local Committees (LCs) * Requirements for LC recognition and standing within AIESEC in Denmark * LC governance requirements (General Assemblies, EB elections, financial reporting) * LC rights (representation at National Congress, access to national resources, use of the AIESEC brand) * LC obligations (reporting, membership fees, compliance with national standards) * Procedures for LC probation, suspension, expansion, and dissolution ### 5. Entity Control Board (ECB) * ECB composition, selection, and term of office * ECB powers and responsibilities (oversight, sanctions, election management, dispute resolution) * ECB reporting and accountability (to the National Congress) * Procedures for ECB hearings and decisions ### 6. Financial Governance * National budget approval process * LC financial reporting requirements * Membership fees and payment deadlines * Financial audit requirements * Rules on assets, liabilities, and financial reserves ### 7. Voting and Elections * General voting procedures (majority requirements, secret ballot rules, proxy voting) * MC election procedures * ECB election procedures * LCP election oversight (where the National Compendium applies to local elections) ### 8. Amendments * How the National Compendium can be amended * Who can propose amendments (typically the MC, LCs, or the ECB) * The approval process (typically a supermajority vote at the National Congress) * How amendments are communicated and implemented ## LC Standards and Standing One of the most important sections for LCPs and EBs is the LC standing framework. The National Compendium defines: * **Good standing:** What an LC must do to remain in good standing (meet reporting requirements, pay fees, deliver minimum exchange numbers, comply with governance rules) * **Probation:** What triggers probation, what conditions must be met to return to good standing, and the timeline * **Suspension:** Under what circumstances an LC can be suspended, and the process for reinstatement or dissolution {% hint style="warning" %} LC standing assessments are conducted by the ECB, typically on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. If your LC is at risk, engage with the ECB proactively — do not wait for a formal notification. See [Entity Control Board](/governance/entity-control-board.md). {% endhint %} ## How the National Compendium Is Updated The National Compendium is a living document. Amendments are proposed and voted on at the National Congress. The typical process is: 1. **Proposal:** The MC, an LC, or the ECB drafts a proposed amendment 2. **Distribution:** The proposal is shared with all entities in advance of the National Congress (typically 2–4 weeks before) 3. **Debate:** The National Congress discusses the proposal 4. **Vote:** A supermajority (as defined in the Compendium) is required for adoption 5. **Implementation:** The updated Compendium is published and distributed ## Relationship to Other Governance Documents The National Compendium sits within a hierarchy of governance documents: | Document | Level | Governs | | ----------------------- | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Global Compendium** | International | All AIESEC entities worldwide | | **National Compendium** | National | All entities within AIESEC in Denmark | | **Local Compendia** | Local | Individual LC rules (must not contradict the National Compendium) | | **AEPP / APIP** | International | Exchange programme policies specifically | If there is a conflict between the National Compendium and a Local Compendium, the National Compendium prevails. If there is a conflict between the National and Global Compendium, the Global Compendium prevails. ## Who Should Read the National Compendium? | Role | Priority Sections | | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **LCP** | All sections — you are accountable for LC compliance | | **VP F\&L** | Financial governance, fees, audit requirements | | **ECB Members** | All sections — you enforce the Compendium | | **MC Members** | All sections — you operate under and implement the Compendium | | **VPs and TLs** | LC obligations, standards, and the sections relevant to their function | | **General Members** | Overview, voting rights, and member rights | {% hint style="info" %} You do not need to memorise the Compendium. But as a leader in AIESEC in Denmark, you should know where to find the answers when governance questions arise. Bookmark the document and refer to it when needed. {% endhint %} ## Official Documents {% hint style="info" %} The Google Drive folder is the single source of truth for all compendium documents. GitBook provides summaries only. {% endhint %} See the key founding and governing documents of AIESEC in Denmark below. ### Memorandum of Association {% embed url="" %} 001 Memorandum of Association.pdf {% endembed %} ### Articles of Association {% embed url="" %} 002 Articles of Association (March 2024).pdf {% endembed %} ### ByLaws (Current Version) {% embed url="" %} a\_ByLaws - June 2023.2.pdf {% endembed %} ### Legal Structure Overview {% embed url="" %} 000 AIESEC in Denmark Legal structure.pdf {% endembed %} ### Minimum Rules and Regulations for Members {% embed url="" %} 003 Appendix - Minimum Rules and Regulations For Members (July 2022).docx.pdf {% endembed %} For all annexes, archived versions, and editable .docx files, see the full Google Drive folder: * **National Compendium folder:** `06 — Governance/National Compendium/` ## Resources * Global Compendium — see [Global Compendium](/governance/global-compendium.md) * ECB overview — see [Entity Control Board](/governance/entity-control-board.md) * Local Compendia guidance — see [Local Compendia](/governance/local-compendia.md) *Last updated: April 2026 · Maintained by: ECB Chair* --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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