SHOQATA SHQIPTARE E INXHINIERISË SIZMIKE
Albanian Association of Earthquake Engineering
ISDE-2023
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE 2019 DURRËS EARTHQUAKE AND SEISMIC HAZARD IN ALBANIA (ISDE-2023)
About Us
This organization is called: “Albanian Association of Earthquake Engineering (A.A.E.E) – Shoqata Shqiptare e Inxhinierisë Sizmike (S.S.I.S)”, and shortly named “A.A.E.E – S.S.I.S”
“A.A.E.E – S.S.I.S” is a non-political, independent legal entity that exercises its activity
independently of state organs and interests in accordance with the applicable Albanian
legislation.
Status
The organization “Albanian Association of Earthquake Engineering (A.A.E.E) – Shoqata
Shqiptare e Inxhinierisë Sizmike (S.S.I.S)” is a membership association established by the free
will of its members.
The decision-making organ of the Association “A.A.E.E – S.S.I.S” is the General Assembly
of Members.
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Territorial Expansion
“A.A.E.E – S.S.I.S” conducts its activity without restriction throughout the territory of the Republic of Albania and abroad. The Organization may establish its branches in the city center or in any other administrative-territorial unit of Albania, at the same time it may establish branches or subsidiaries outside the territory of the Republic of Albania.
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Duration
The duration of the activity of “A.A.E.E – S.S.I.S” is unlimited. The General Assembly of Members may decide upon the amendment, termination or closure of “A.A.E.E – S.S.I.S”. In this case, all applicable legal procedures apply.
About Us
Purpose and Objectives
1- The co-operation with the above mentioned International Associations, of which this Association is becoming a member according to their Statutes.
2- The co-operation with the National Members of these Associations, through information exchange, visits, etc.
3- The promotion of Scientific and Technological Developments and Applications in the field of Earthquake Engineering in our country, through research, publications, co-operation with Universities and other Institutions, by maintaining a library and archives of related subjects, by organizing conferences, seminars, lectures etc.
4- The official participation in International Conferences for Earthquake Engineering and the organization of similar events in Albania.
5- The participation in the revisions of the Albanian Code for Earthquake Resistant Design,
whenever necessary, and the contribution to earthquake risk mitigation, in general.
6- The advancement of the spirit of co-operation and the protection of scientific and professional status of its members.
7- The selection and appointment of the representatives to the I.A.E.E. and the E.A.E.E., and of the members for working groups of these Associations.
8- Preparing joint projects for extending the technical cooperation among its Members on earthquake engineering related topics.
9- Conducting investigations and research within its objectives and activities by establishing task groups within the Association or through experts and consultants.
10- Organizing production and distribution of all kinds of gift items, informational and educational materials.
11- Receiving or giving donations and aids in accordance with the Law for Receiving Donations and Statutes.
12- Any other activity related to Earthquake Engineering from a scientific point of view (theoretical or applied), within the goals of the Albanian Chamber of Commerce, the I.A.E.E. and the E.A.E.E.