ART. 1 – DE SOCIETATE EIUSQUE PROPOSITO
1. Societas, cui nomen «Sive Natura» in Bolonia anni MMXXI constituta, sine finibus lucri est.
2. Societas in Bolonia manet et manebit et, quantum in se est, in suo esse perseverare indefinite conatur.
3. Quod propositum assequi conatur:
a) to promote studies, research and publications in the field of Spinozian studies in different fields of knowledge
b) to promote international cooperation between associations of Spinozian studies
c) to promote the participation of Italian and foreign researchers in these fields
d) Sodalibus artiore amicitiae vinculo constringendis.
ART. 2 – NATURE
1. The association is voluntary, non-partisan and non-denominational and pursues cultural and research objectives. The aim of the association is to promote the development of studies related to Spinozian philosophy and its connections with the studies of moral philosophy and aesthetics, with the history of modern and contemporary philosophy, with the scientific and epistemological debate that characterises the modern and contemporary age. Studies are developed along the following axes: I) History of philosophy, theology, metaphysics; II) Theory of mind, relations with the sciences; III) Humanities, politics, affects; IV) Spinoza and philosophies; V) Spinoza and the arts, aesthetics.
2. The Centre’s purpose is achieved by
a) the promotion and organisation of congresses, seminar series and conferences
b) the publication of documents, translations, monographic and miscellaneous studies in digital or printed volumes with national and international publishers and scientific journals
c) the establishment of a library of texts by and about Spinoza
d) the publication of a website and other electronic means of communication and collaboration between scholars in the field of the association's interests
e) the organisation of annual meetings on topics promoted by the assembly of members
3. For the pursuit of its aims, the association may establish collaborative relationships with other public and private associations or organisations with similar or complementary objectives.
ART. 3 – BODIES
1. The association's Bodies are:
(a) Honorary President;
b) Director;
c) Board of Directors, consisting of the constituent internal members, responsible for the 5 research axes;
d) Secretary;
e) National and International Scientific Committee
2. Roles in the association are held without remuneration.
ART. 4 – THE DIRECTOR
1. The Director is elected by the Assembly by a simple majority. The Director is responsible for
a) the legal representation of the association whose activities he coordinates;
b) convening the Board of Directors whose meetings he chairs;
c) appointing from among the members of the Board of Directors a Vice-President who, in the event of his absence, shall be the legal representative of the association; the signature of the Vice-President shall in itself certify the absence or impediment of the President.
2. The honorary president participates in the meetings of the board without voting rights.
ART. 5 – EXECUTIVE BOARD
1. The Executive Board consists of:
(a) Honorary President;
b) Director - Deputy Director
c) Constituent internal members
d) Secretary
e) Treasurer
2. The Executive Board is convened by the Director, with the agenda set by the Executive Board, without formality and also by e-mail.
3. The Executive Board:
a) performs all acts of ordinary and extraordinary management for the functioning of the association;
b) prepares the final and estimated budget;
c) elects the President;
d) decides on amendments to the articles of association;
e) deliberate on any other item on the agenda.
ART. 6 – ASSETS AND INCOME
The income of the association derives
(a) from payments by members;
b) contributions from public administrations, local authorities, credit institutions;
c) subsidies, donations or legacies from third parties.
1. It is forbidden to distribute, even indirectly, profits and surpluses, as well as funds or reserves during the life of the association unless otherwise required by law. Profits and surpluses shall be used exclusively for the implementation of institutional activities and those directly connected to them.
2. Each year a balance sheet and a statement of account shall be drawn up. The financial year coincides with the solar year.
ART. 7 – AMENDMENTS TO THE STATUTE
Amendments to the Statute, including the resolution on the dissolution of the Centre, shall require the affirmative vote, in person or by proxy or correspondence, of the majority of the Board.