General Assembly

General Assembly of the Turkish Young Academy

The General Assembly of the Turkish Young Academy consists of all Turkish Young Academy members. The venue, method, timing, and agenda of the meetings are determined and announced by the Executive Board of the Turkish Young Academy upon the proposal of the President of the Academy and the approval of the Academy Council.

The General Assembly convenes at least once a year. The President of the Academy may also call an extraordinary meeting. No more than three meetings may be held within a single year.

The General Assembly convenes with one-third of the total number of active members, and decisions are adopted by the absolute majority of those present. However, under no circumstances may the number of affirmative votes fall below one-quarter of the total number of voting members.

Duties of the General Assembly:

• To review and approve proposals concerning the strategy and policies prepared by the Executive Board.
• To elect new members to the Executive Board to replace those whose terms have expired.
• To vote, with the participation of members affiliated with the relevant scientific fields, on the candidates referred by the TÜBA Academy Council following the selection processes.