Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities - Invalidiliitto.fi
Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities - Invalidiliitto.fi
Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities - Invalidiliitto.fi
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STARTING POINTS FOR ACTIVITIESDECISION-MAKING BODIES• FPD Rules• Policies <strong>of</strong> the General Council• UN Convention on the Rights <strong>of</strong> Persons<strong>with</strong> <strong>Disabilities</strong>The highest power <strong>of</strong> decision in the FPD is held by theGeneral Council, which has 56 members. The GeneralCouncil is elected by a vote <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Association</strong> which isheld every four years. The election is conducted bypostal vote.The General Council elects the Board <strong>of</strong> the FPD,comprising the Chair (Chair <strong>of</strong> the FPD), two Vicechairsand ten members.FINANCESFinancing <strong>of</strong> FPD activities is primarily basedon grants from the <strong>Finnish</strong> Slot Machine <strong>Association</strong>and on the support <strong>of</strong> businesses andprivate individuals. Service operation earningsare used to cover related costs. Earnings derivefrom service charges received from municipalities,hospital districts, the Social InsuranceInstitution and insurance companies.EARNINGSRehabilitation services 42 %Asset sales 8,8 %Subsidies 4,2 %Rental income 5,8 %Fund-raising 5 %Accommodationservices 34,2 %