9. Financial Support

Financial support for Committee members wishing to attend the IBBY Congress
9.1Those receiving funding must be currently serving members of the IBBY Ireland Committee. In the case of co-opted members, co-option must have been taken place at least six months prior to the AGM preceding the Congress.
9.2 Applicants must be fully paid up members of IBBY Ireland.
9.3 Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to IBBY Ireland by virtue of attendance at meetings and by playing an active role in the affairs of IBBY Ireland.
9.4 Any Committee member who meets the above criteria may apply for financial support to attend IBBY Congress.
9.5 Applications for funding should be submitted by the end of the calendar year prior to IBBY Congress.
9.6 Successful applicants must represent IBBY Ireland at Congress by attendance at sessions and meetings and through active networking and participation in any other appropriate ways.
9.7 Successful applicants must present the IBBY Ireland Committee with a Congress report upon their return.
9.8 While every effort will be made to facilitate some financial support for applicants, there can be no absolute guarantee that any funding will be available.
9.9 The final decision on the number of applicants who will be funded, and on the level of funding will be made by three IBBY Ireland officers who are not applying for support. If several officers are applying, Committee members may be co-opted for the purpose of deciding on the level of support.
9.10 The final decision on the number of applicants who will be funded, and on the level of funding will be ratified by the Committee prior to the Annual General Meeting. Funding is dependent on applicants being re-elected at that Annual General Meeting.
9.11 Funding, if allocated, will be provided normally after the Congress and not in advance of the event.