THE FIA ACADEMY

The Academy shall consist of 8 members, of which 2 shall be members by right :  
 
• the previous President of the FIA;  
 
• the President of the FIA;  
 
• and 6 further members elected by the General Assembly on proposal of the Senate for a mandate of 4 years.  
 
One of these 8 members shall be elected President of the Academy for a mandate of 2 years by an absolute majority of the votes cast by the members of the Academy and on the proposal of the FIA President.  
 
The Academy shall decide upon the award of prizes for exceptional merit or endeavour by individuals or organisations involved in motor sport and motoring on proposals submitted by affiliated clubs and members of the World Motor Sport Council and the World Council for Automobile Mobility and Tourism.  
 
The Academy shall be convened by its President each time he considers it necessary and at least once each year.  
 
The Academy shall adopt its own internal regulations and may appoint a Commission of Experts to assist in its work.