Skipulagsskrá fyrir Þekkingarnet Þingeyinga

1.gr. 
Þekkingarnet Þingeyinga, kt. 670803-3330, er sjálfseignarstofnun með sérstaka stjórn, stofnuð í samræmi við lög nr. 19/1988 um sjóði og stofnanir sem starfa samkvæmt staðfestri skipulagsskrá. Heimili og varnarþing er í Þingeyjarsýslum. Stofnunin ber ábyrgð á skuldbindingum sínum með öllum eignum sínum og er ekki háð neinum öðrum lögaðilum.  

2.gr.
Þekkingarnet Þingeyinga starfar á grunni símenntunarmiðstöðvarinnar Fræðslumiðstöðvar Þingeyinga og háskólanáms- og rannsóknasetursins Þekkingarnets Þingeyinga. Starfsemi sameinaðrar stofnunar undir nafni Þekkingarnets Þingeyinga frá og með árinu 2006 tekur mið af markmiðum, hlutverki og skyldum beggja stofnananna.   

The initial capital of the Þingeyinga Knowledge Network was ISK 5,000,000 at the time of its establishment. Upon the merger of the Þingeyinga Knowledge Center and the Þingeyinga Knowledge Network on January 1, 2006, the initial capital is ISK 7,487,575. Of this, ISK 5,000,000 is from the Þingeyinga Knowledge Center and ISK 2,487,575 from the Þingeyinga Knowledge Center. The unrestricted initial capital is ISK 650,000. The assets of the organization may not be handled or disposed of in any way other than in a manner that is compatible with its goals or contributes to their advancement. 

 

Article 3.
The objectives of the Þingeyingi Knowledge Network are: 

Lifelong learning
to be a center for lifelong learning and adult education in Þingeyjarsýslar to promote educational opportunities in Þingeyjarsýslar to offer courses and study programs related to business and leisure to mediate distance learning opportunities in the region in collaboration with schools at the relevant school levels to provide study advice and support to students and people who are considering studying to work with companies, municipalities and institutions in shaping their lifelong learning strategies and customized study programs 

 

Research and development
to be a center for research and researchers in Þingeyjarsýslar to take the initiative in research projects and research work in the region to serve scientists and scholars, individuals, postgraduate research students, institutions and organizations in Þingeyjarsýslar to be a leading force in building collaboration between parties conducting research in the region and promoting increased research activities in the region to take an active part in shaping a strong innovation environment in Þingeyjarsýslar in collaboration with stakeholders in the region 

to build collaboration and relationships between stakeholders within the Icelandic innovation environment 

 

University studies
to operate a university education center in Húsavík and, as needed, elsewhere in Þingeyjarsýslar with associated facilities and equipment to work with universities to improve services in the form of distance learning and local learning in Þingeyjarsýslar to develop study programs and/or courses that are based on the unique natural and/or cultural features of Þingeyjarsýslar in collaboration with universities.

 

Innovation
To promote the integration of regional education and research activities with innovation and entrepreneurship through cluster cooperation in the operating area. To promote the strengthening of entrepreneurship and work towards improved facilities and conditions for innovation in the operating area, for example by developing and operating entrepreneurship centers and/or fablabs. 

 

Integration of knowledge work
To strengthen the settlements in Þingeyjarsýslar with strong lifelong learning, services in the field of higher education, research and facilities for innovation. To integrate research, academic work, education and development work and the interests of those involved in these areas. 

 

Article 4.
The board of directors of the institute consists of five members, appointed for two-year terms. The composition of the board is aimed at having representatives from the institute's main areas of activity, i.e. lifelong learning, research, university services and innovation, as well as regional school work and the local community. To achieve this goal, the aim will be for board members to come from the following parties; one main board member and one alternate:   

The trade unions in Þingeyjarsýslar or the employers' association in Northeastern Iceland (lifelong learning) 

University of Iceland or University of Akureyri (research and university services) 

An institution, company or individual engaged in innovation at the national level (innovation) 

Húsavík Secondary School or Laugar Secondary School (regional schools) 

Norðurþing, Þingeyjarsveit, Langanesbyggð or Tjörneshreppur (local community) 

Primary schools in Þingeyjarsýslar shall at all times nominate one observer who has the right to attend board meetings with the right to make proposals but without the right to vote. 

 

 

 

The board is responsible for ensuring that nominations are received before the general meeting. The nomination procedure is such that the above-mentioned parties shall be notified in writing and a request for nominations shall be made. At the same time, nominations or candidacies for board seats shall be advertised on the Knowledge Network's website and in local media. This shall be done with at least 2 weeks' notice. If nominations to the board are not received before the general meeting after this, the outgoing board shall nominate a representative to the board from those parties for whom nominations have not been received. The board may assign the director to mediate or take the initiative in seeking nominations from parties who meet the above criteria.  

The board shall divide its tasks among itself and elect a chairman and vice-chairman at the first meeting of the new board. At board meetings, a simple majority of votes shall determine the outcome. In the event of a tie at board meetings, the chairman's vote shall have double weight. The chairman of the board is obliged to call a meeting if at least two board members request it. What happens at board meetings shall be recorded in a minutes book, and the board is responsible for ensuring that the minutes are recorded.  

The Board of Directors of the Knowledge Network exercises supreme authority over the organization, formulates policy and operating procedures, and works towards the organization's goals according to Article 3. The Board is responsible for the organization's operations, finances, and assets and sets rules for it. Board meetings shall be called at least 5 days in advance. A board member shall withdraw from a meeting if matters of personal concern are discussed. The Board shall hire a certified auditor to review the organization's accounts. The Board is authorized to appoint committees for special projects. 

Article 5.
The general meeting of the non-profit organization shall be held annually. The chairman of the board shall call the general meeting with an agenda at least seven days in advance and it shall be held before July 1 of each year. At the general meeting, the board shall present a report on the year's activities, the annual accounts for the previous financial year, and a plan for the coming year's activities. At the general meeting, nominations to the board shall be announced and the accounts for the previous year shall be presented, along with the board's annual report.   

Article 6.
The board appoints the director and decides on his/her work and terms. The director is the spokesperson for the institution, is responsible for daily operations, manages the institution's finances and handles financial reporting on behalf of the board. The director is responsible to the board. He/she works on the advancement of the institution's policies, the acquisition of projects and funds, and what the board decides from time to time. The director is responsible for personnel matters but appoints a deputy in consultation with the board. The director attends board meetings with freedom of speech and the right to make proposals. 

Article 7.
The income of the Þingeyinga Knowledge Network, in addition to interest on the founding contribution, is as follows: Public contributions, income for services and facilities, contributions from parties according to agreements, contributions from companies and organizations, income from conferences and seminars and other special income. The income and assets of the Þingeyinga Knowledge Network shall be used exclusively for any purpose that is compatible with its objectives, cf. Article 3.  

Article 8.
The assets of the organization may not be mortgaged without the approval of the board. Its assets may not be subject to any liens or obligations that are irrelevant to the organization's purpose. 

Article 9.
The fiscal year of the Þingeyinga Knowledge Network is the calendar year. The director shall, by 1 December of each year, submit the following year's operating plan to the board for consideration. He shall ensure that the audited annual accounts are submitted to the National Audit Office in the prescribed manner no later than 30 June of each year for the previous year, together with a report on how the institution's funds have been allocated in that year. Accounting is otherwise governed by Act No. 19/1988 on funds and institutions operating according to a confirmed charter. 

10.gr. 
Þessi skipulagsskrá kemur í stað skipulagsskrár Þekkingarnets Þingeyinga sem staðfest var 11. mars 2004 sem og skipulagsskrár Fræðslumiðstöðvar Þingeyinga sem staðfest var 7. janúar 2000 (með breytingu sem staðfest var 29. janúar 2004). Báðar fyrrgreindar skipulagsskrár falla úr gildi við staðfestingu þessarar skipulagsskrár. Skipulagsskrá þessari verður aðeins breytt með samþykki 2/3 hluta stjórnar enda sé fundur löglegur og boðaður með viku fyrirvara og tillaga um slíkt verið kynnt sérstaklega í fundarboði. Þekkingarnet Þingeyinga verður aðeins lagt niður með ákvörðun 2/3 hluta stjórnar. Verði stofnunin lögð niður skal eigum hennar ráðstafað í héraði með tilliti til markmiða hennar.  

Article 11.
The Minister of Justice shall seek confirmation of this charter and any amendments shall be confirmed by the Minister of Justice. The charter shall be published in Section B of the Government Gazette. 

Charter updated with reference to the board's decision at the 2024 annual general meeting.  

Confirmed by advertisement in the Government Gazette August 2024