The name of the organisation is Hjortspringbådens Laug and it is based in Als.

The Hjortspringbådens Guild has the overall goal of promoting information about Hjortspringbåden and its history.

• Build as accurate a replica as possible of the Hjortspring boat using the craftsmanship techniques and replica tools of the time.
  The building project must attract as much professional expertise as possible to ensure a true replica
• In co-operation with local, regional and national institutions, gather knowledge about the history of the Hjortspring Boat and the shipbuilding of this period
• Ensure that the built replica of the Hjortspring boat is stored safely near the Hjortspring area, that it is tested in practice and then used for exhibition purposes
• Conduct educational activities to increase awareness of the history of the Hjortspring boat and the Hjortspring area.
• Initiate and promote activities based on prehistoric times. Spread knowledge of the period and the history behind the artefacts on display

The organisation may not engage in commercial activities.

Anyone - both individuals and organisations - can become a member. Membership is valid for one year and follows the calendar year. Membership ceases when you notify the guild in writing of your resignation by the following 31 December or when the membership fee is not paid.

The Board of Directors consists of 7 people and is elected by the general meeting. The Board consists of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and three non-executive Board members.
Outside the board, there are 2 substitutes and 2 auditors. Members over the age of 18 are eligible for election.
The term of office is 2 years and re-election is possible. In even-numbered years, 4 members are elected, as well as one substitute and auditor, and in odd-numbered years the remaining 3, as well as the other substitute and auditor are elected.
The Board of Directors constitutes itself and determines its own rules of procedure. Voting by the Board of Directors is by simple majority. The Board of Directors constitutes a quorum when at least 4 are present. Minutes are taken of all board meetings.
The Board of Directors may convene an extraordinary general meeting at any time if a majority of the Board of Directors so wishes. In that case, the same notice period and announcement as mentioned in § 7 applies.

The association's members are not liable for the association's debts.

Members have 1 vote at the general meeting, this also applies to associations that can be represented by a board member. You must attend the general meeting in person to be entitled to vote. It is not possible to vote by proxy. If at least 1/3 of the guild's members so request, the board must convene an extraordinary general meeting with the requested agenda.
The same notice period and announcement as mentioned in § 7 applies.

A member may be excluded if a unanimous board deems it necessary.
In that case, the member must be sent written reasons for the exclusion.

Members have access when they are working:

• Preservation of the site and its content of exhibited replica
• New historically based topics by copying objects from the period mentioned in § 2 (5), e.g. woodwork, blacksmithing, weaving, costume making, tool making, pottery, etc.

The General Assembly is the supreme authority of the guild.

The Annual General Meeting is held once a year before the end of March.
Members are notified in writing at least 14 days before the general meeting.
Votes are decided by simple majority.
The general meeting shall be chaired by a chairperson who is not a member of the Board of Directors.
The chairperson determines the form of voting, which must, however, be in writing in the case of personal elections and if only one of the attending members so wishes.

The agenda of the general meeting must at least include:

1. Election of a chairperson of the meeting
2. Chairman's report
3. Presentation of the financial statements
4. Consideration of proposals received
5. Election of board members according to § 4
6. Election of an  substitute member
7. Election of auditor
8. Presentation of the budget and setting the annual membership fee
9. Optionally

Minutes are taken at the general meeting.
Proposals must be submitted in writing to the board 1 week before the general meeting.

The financial year is from 1 January to 31 December.

The Board of Directors is authorised to

Appoint one or more board members to either alone or jointly dispose of the association's assets and to represent the association in financial matters.

Appoint one or more members of the Board of Directors to either alone or jointly manage the association's funds via electronic banking products and to enter into contracts in this regard.

The treasurer is responsible for ensuring that the accounts are certified by the auditors

Proposed amendments to the bylaws must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors, which will present them at the general meeting. Proposed amendments are sent out together with the notice convening the general meeting.

Amendments to the bylaws shall be made if at least 2/3 of the attending, voting members vote in favour of the proposal.

Termination may be decided at a general meeting if a majority of the attending, voting members so decide. The decision must be confirmed by a new general meeting, which must be held no later than 2 months later. The notice of the meeting must clearly state that a vote on the termination of the guild is to be held. At the latter general meeting, decisions are also taken by simple majority. The latter general meeting appoints a liquidation group, which decides where all assets will be stored in the future.

Chairman:
Lisbeth Simonsen

Vice chairman:
Jørn Anders Jørgensen

Secretary:
Åse Ditlefsen Ferrão

Treasurer:
John Petersen

Members of the board:
Charlotte Jervelund
Ib Stolberg-Rohr
Karl Erik Hansen

Only the Danish version of the Bylaws has legal validity.