What is the GEMA General Assembly and what is the general sequence of events?

The General Assembly is GEMA’s highest decision-making body and meets once a year for three days. In accordance with GEMA’s bylaws, it decides on fundamental matters such as amendments to the bylaws, the election of the Supervisory Board, the discharge of the Executive Board, and the distribution principles. This is where GEMA members come together to decide on matters concerning the future of their association. The three-day General Assembly is the heart of the solidarity-based community of over 100,000 members and is essential for a strong internal democracy. Members should be able to actively exchange views on the agenda items through speeches, discuss issues with one another, network, and in this way help shape GEMA. After all, the assembly thrives on the personal interaction that takes place on-site and has been a fixed date on many members’ calendars for years.

Full members, as well as delegates representing associate members (up to 64 people), are eligible to vote. The delegates exercise the right to vote on behalf of the associate members. The agenda is published no later than six weeks before the assembly; members can submit motions and speak on all agenda items.

GEMA General Assembly: Dates and information