PEMA is a non-profit making international association governed by the Belgian Law of 27 June 1921 on “associations without a profit motive, international associations without a profit motive and institutions of public utility” (Articles 46 to 57).
The official organs of the Association are the General Assembly and the Board of Directors.
Board members are elected by the General Assembly and are appointed for a 3-year term.
Officers of the Association, including the President, Vice President and Treasurer, are elected by and from the Board members.
The daily management and administration of PEMA is fulfilled by the Secretary General and the office of the secretariat, working under direction from the President and Board.
Committees and groups also operate within the Association to pursue special area of interest. Currently these include the Environment Committee, Safety Committee and Technology Committee.
General membership meetings are staged 1-2 times per year, including the Annual General Meeting in the first quarter of each year. Committees and the Board also meet separately during the year to pursue their work.