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¡°The purpose of the Statutes is to help build mutual trust and pursue shared prosperity through exchanges and cooperation among local autonomous bodies (local governments) and innovation actors, who desire to promote regional development based on science and technology. Furthermore, the World Technopolis Association is established as an international organization with an aim to move toward sustainable growth and development of science cities and thereby contribute to the prosperity of humanity by strengthening regional capacities for science and technology, fostering inclusive innovation, and leading integrated advancement.¡±
(reviewed for foundation on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board Meeting, and founded on Oct. 12, 2018, 11th General Assembly)
The title of this international organization is 'The World Technopolis Association', the abbreviation of which is the WTA.
(reviewed for revision of the article on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board Meeting, and revised on Oct. 12 2018, 11th General Assembly)
The objectives of the WTA are:
a. to help to connect science and technology with regional development;
b. to share prosperity by promoting mutually beneficial cooperation and exchanges among science cities in the world;
c. to contribute to the happiness and prosperity of human beings through the advancement of science and technology.
For this, members shall strive to achieve the following vision and goals.
<Vision>
¡°A global network of technopolises for sustainable and inclusive innovation¡±
<Goals>
1. (Shared prosperity) Shared prosperity through close cooperation among technopolises
2. (Smart growth) Smart growth partnering with innovation businesses
3. (Industry-academia cooperation) Industry-academia cooperation focused on tertiary education in response to the fourth industrial revolution
4. (Sharing) Inclusive innovation through cooperation and sharing
5. (Networking) Cooperative networks to promote the rights and participation of members
(reviewed for revision of the article on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board Meeting, and revised on Oct. 12 2018, 11th General Assembly)
¨ç The WTA consists of science and technology oriented local and central/federal governments, ministries, government institutes, universities, research institutes, businesses, or related organizations and individuals in some way.
¨è The WTA membership consists of full and associate members; and the rights and participation of associate members may be limited.
¨é The membership application procedure as well as the qualification, rights, and obligations of full members shall be defined by the Working Regulations.
(reviewed for revision of the article on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board Meeting, and revised on Oct. 12 2018, 11th General Assembly)
¨ç The WTA shall distinguish general members, special members, individual members, and honorary members based on the type of organization; and the rights and obligations may be different depending on member status.
1. General members: local governments such as city, county, prefecture, province, and state.
2. Institutional members: research institutes affiliated to local autonomous bodies, universities, businesses, research organizations, and other organizations.
3. Individual members: individuals who agree with the WTA's ideal and goals, and intend to participate in the WTA's activities.
4. Honorary members: individuals or organizations who have participated in the WTA's activities and contributed to the WTA's continued development.
¨è The awarding of honorary member status shall be defined in the Working Regulations.
(reviewed for revision of the article on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board Meeting, and revised on Oct. 12 2018, 11th General Assembly)
¨ç The General Assembly is the decision-making body of the WTA, and consists of full members, associate members, and discretionary members.
¨è The General Assembly is held biennially, and its date, venue, and programs shall be decided by the Executive Board after due consultation with the host city.
¨é The General Assembly shall deliberate WTA¡¯s important policies and projects, and approve and resolve matters as stated in the Statutes.
¨ê When a vote is taken at the General Assembly, for a full member, the representative of a member local government or its agency, and for an associate member, the representative or a member organization or its agency shall respectively have one vote.
¨ë Subcommittees and academic symposiums can be held with the General Assembly in order to foster exchanges among member cities, and to research and discuss on specific fields.
¨ì The Executive Board shall make decisions on issues relating to organizing, operating, and holding of the subcommittee and the academic symposium.
(reviewed for revision of the article on April 26, 2001 and revised on Dec. 4, 2002, 3th General Assembly)
1. President: President of the WTA represents the WTA and becomes a chairperson of the General Assembly. President is elected from full members. President serves a two-year term, and can be reelected.
2. Deputy Presidents: Deputy Presidents of the WTA are the same numbers of those of Regional Presidents. Deputy Presidents are elected at the General Assembly and serve a two-year term.
3. Regional Presidents: Regional Presidents shall be recommended by Regional Boards and elected at the General Assembly and automatically become Deputy Presidents of the WTA. The number of Regional Presidents shall be determined by the Executive Board. (reviewed for revision on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board, and revised on Oct. 12, 2018, 11th General Assembly)
4. Executive Board members elected at the General Assembly: The number of the Executive Board members elected at the General Assembly shall be fifteen or fewer, and serve two-year terms. (revised on Sep. 22, 2015, 28th Executive Board)
5. Auditor: the Auditor shall be appointed by the President with the agreement of the Deputy Presidents. The Auditor shall serve a two-year term.
¨ç The Executive Board is composed of the WTA Executives. The Executive Board shall review and deliberate major issues of the WTA, and shall execute the matters entrusted by the General Assembly.
¨è The details regarding the operation of the Executive Board shall be provided in the Working Regulations.
(reviewed for foundation of the article on April 26, 2001, and founded on Dec. 4, 2002)
¨ç The WTA, taking the geographic distribution of its members into consideration, shall have the Regional Boards, and may have a regional president and a secretary general in each regional board.
¨è The Regional Boards shall provide support and assistance for the WTA members within their respective regions.
¨é The details of the operation of Regional Boards shall be defined in the Working Regulations.
(reviewed for revision on April 26, 2001 and revised on Dec. 4, 2002)
¨ç The WTA may set up a research institute as a permanent institution under the Secretariat to do research on specific matters including strategy or policy development for the WTA. (reviewed for revision on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board Meeting, and revised on Oct. 12, 2018, 11th General Assembly)
¨è The WTA may form and operate an academic committee so as to support the WTA Research Institute, and to hold academic symposiums.
¨é Provisions relating to the operation of the WTA Research Institute and the Academic Committee shall be stipulated in the Working Regulations and the procedures of the Secretariat.
(reviewed for revision of the article on April 26, 2001 4th Executive Board Meeting, and revised on Dec. 4, 2002, 3th General Assembly)
¨ç The Secretariat is a standing executive organization, and is located in Daejeon, Korea. The Secretariat staff of the WTA consists of the Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, and other staff. The Secretary General shall be appointed by the President and chosen from among the suitable qualified personnel of the city where the Secretariat is located.
¨è The details regarding the organization and operation of the Secretariat shall be specified in the Working Regulations.
(reviewed for revision of the article on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board Meeting, and revised on Oct. 12, 2018, 11th General Assembly)
a. To carry out decisions related to the budget and financial resources;
b. To ensure the implementation of projects endorsed by the General Assembly;
c. To carry out other decisions made by the General Assembly
¨ç The financial resources of the WTA are composed of admission fees, Annual fees, contributions, endowments, and other income sources.
1. Admission fees: the WTA members should pay the admission fees when they join the WTA. The amount shall be defined in the Working Regulations and may be different by member status.
2. Annual fees: the WTA members shall pay annual fees. The amount and payment method shall be defined in the Working Regulations.
3. Endowments: Endowments can be raised from WTA members so as to gain financial security and to finance the WTA¡¯s cooperative projects. The target members and the amounts shall be decided at the General Assembly through the deliberation of the Executive Board.
4. Contributions: the WTA can make contributions to other international organizations for its activities in the international community and can receive contributions from other international organizations, foundations, businesses, research institutes, and individuals.
5. Other income sources: the WTA may generate profits from projects commissioned by or partnered with other organizations including international organizations.
¨è The financial resources of the WTA can be used in accordance with their assigned purposes in order to operate the WTA and expand its activities. Profits with no assigned purposes shall in principle be reserved.
1. Admission fees shall be reserved to secure the financial stability of the WTA.
2. Annual fees may be spent for the operation of the General Assembly, the Secretariat, and cooperative projects.
3. Endowments and contributions shall be used for their assigned purposes. Those with no assigned purposes shall be reserved.
4. Profits obtained from other business activities may be reserved or used for such purposes as the operation of the Secretariat.
¨é The Secretariat may carry out for-profit activities in order to meet its financial needs.
¨ê In an emergency situation or when necessary, the operation of the Secretariat may be financed from the reserved fund with the approval of the Executive Board.
(reviewed for revision of the article on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board Meeting, and revised on Oct. 12, 2018, 11th General Assembly)
The WTA shall reduce by 50 percent the admission fee for WTA members from countries with a per capita GDP of US$2,500 or less.
(reviewed for revision on Sept. 1, 2010 and revised on Sept. 3, 2010)
¨ç In order to achieve the objectives of the WTA and to manage effectively the financial resources of the WTA, following projects should be considered:
1. Projects regarding building an international information network;
2. Cooperative research;
3. Fostering cooperation among (small and medium sized) enterprises in member cities and offering assistance to their overseas advancement;
4. Holding a Hi-Tech Fair to facilitate the trading of regional technologies and hi-tech products on a regular basis;
5. Projects related to assistance for the establishment and development of a research park;
6. Other projects that will promote shared prosperity among members.
7. Projects regarding the identification and implementation of policy initiatives for shared prosperity.
¨è Projects may be implemented when they are believed to help achieve the WTA's vision and goals, and to promote cooperation with other international organizations with an aim to further contributions to the international society.
¨é Before new projects are implemented in accordance with above clauses, they need to secure financing and receive approval from the Executive Board.
¨ê The outcomes reports for major projects shall be produced on an annual basis and shared with members.
(reviewed for revision of the article on Oct. 10, 2018, 38th Executive Board Meeting, and revised on Oct. 12, 2018, 11th General Assembly)
The WTA shall be dissolved when followings happen and provisions on disposal of the remaining assets and staff shall be stipulated in the Working Regulations.
1. when there is no member left in the organization.
2. when a majority of the members request dissolution of the organization.
(reviewed for foundation on April 26, 2001 and founded on Dec. 3, 2002)
1. The Statutes of the WTA takes effect from June 4th, 1997.
2. The Statutes are prepared in English. The original script is kept in the Secretariat and its photocopies are distributed to members.
The amended Statutes of the WTA takes effect from October 18th, 2000
1. The revision of the Statutes shall be settled at the General Assembly through the deliberation of the Executive Board. If there is an unavoidable circumstance, the revision shall be decided by written agreements from a majority of members with the approval of the Executive Board.
2. The revised Statutes shall be in force from the day when the decision is made at the General Assembly; in case the revision is made by written agreement of the members, the Executive Board shall set the date from when the revised Statutes enter into force.
3. With respect to Executive Board members, current members shall be considered as appointed by the revised Statutes until the day before the 3rd WTA General Assembly, and likewise, their terms shall be completed on the day before the 3rd WTA General Assembly.
The revised Statutes of the WTA take effect from December 4, 2002
The revised Statutes of the WTA take effect from September 3, 2004
The revised Statutes of the WTA take effect from October 10, 2008
The revised Statutes of the WTA takes effect from January 1, 2011
The revised Statutes of the WTA takes effect from October 12, 2018.
Address : 100 Dunsan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 35242, Republic of Korea
Tel : +82 42 270 2260~8
Fax : +82 42 471 2319
E-mail : wta@wtanet.org
