The Organization

After the formation of the council, and a complete consultation with all the inhabitants, it was agreed that associations and supporting organizations would be formed and that coordination and communication with the council would be maintained. The council will act as the marketing linkage between all the associations and organizations listed herein:

1. Al-Bathan Charitable Feminism Association: Established in April, 2003, with 120 female members from the village, presented by an administrative committee of 13 females voted in for two year terms. The authorization was received in 2005, allowing the association to perform cultural, practical, traditional, and other benevolent activities.
2. Al-Bathan Farmers Association: Established in July of 2003, associated with 90 farmers from the village represented by an administrative organization of five people voted in for three year terms. It’s an authorized committee of the mother organization, which is concerned with farmers’ issues and the means of acknowledging and finding solutions to these issues. Also, it strengthens connections with the council by cooperating with local and official foundations, which sponsor and support farmers, offering them guidance and financial services. 
3. The Social Welfare Committee: Established as a result of the dire economic circumstances and constant closures.  An agreement was made to form a united social committee, hiring its members from all working organizations in order to avoid contradictions and conflicts in humanitarian and supportive matters.  This organization concerns itself with the financial concerns of the community and aims to provide support according to the right regulations.
4. Tourism Development Association: An association representing tourist shop owners, where a representative was chosen for the shop owners, in addition to the head of the council, to represent Al-Bathan in the higher organization for the activities of tourism. The association is interested in organizing tourism professionals and legislators, and to connect shop owners, organizations, official and domestic foundations, and investors, in order to develop the infrastructure and to create a suitable environment for tourism fundamentals throughout the village.
5. Environment Recognition Committee: This committee was established, due to the importance of the environment and to improve the concept of respecting the environment in general and throughout Al-Bathan in particular. An association was formed in January of 2005, consisting of 17 members from all aspects of society sponsored by the center of health care at Jerusalem University.  The committee will also provide project support including practical courses in healthy activities with will focus on the environment as well as the nutrition of children.  These activities will persist for one year.
6. Al-Bathan Youth Club: A meeting was held in June of 2006, attended by 150 members of the general club. Eleven members were chosen to serve as the primary staff in order to provide cultural, social, scientific, and athletic activities.  In addition, they have prepared the organization of the club and have presented the necessary documents to specialized regions to receive authorization.