1908: First publication of
the Olympic Charter
In 1908, the first incarnation of the Olympic Charter was only 13 pages long and was entitled Annuaire du Comité International Olympique.
This text affirmed that the IOC was permanent and self-recruiting, with no more than three Members from any one country. Members were to be elected to indefinite terms. The President, charged with representing and administering the Committee, was permitted to appoint a secretary and a treasurer. He was elected for an initial term of 10 years and was eligible for re-election.