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Charter

Association Name and Center

         Article 1 - Name of the Association: FASHION DESIGNS UNION AND SOLIDARITY ASSOCIATION

         The headquarters of the association is in Ankara.

         The Association may open branches abroad and within the country.

       The Purpose of the Association and the Working Subjects and Forms to be Continued by the Association in order to Realize This Purpose and Field of Activity

                          Article 2 - Purpose of the Association: To bring Turkish Fashion and Turkish Fashion Designers to the position they deserve in domestic and international arenas, to be recognized,   employees in the fashion industry and  to ensure the coexistence of real people and to contribute to the solution of the problems in the sector.        

         Subjects and Forms of Work to be Continued by the Associations

1-To make researches for the activation and development of its activities,

2-To organize training activities such as courses, seminars, conferences and panels,

3-To obtain all kinds of information, documents, documents and publications necessary for the realization of the purpose, to establish a documentation center, to publish publications such as newspapers, magazines, books in line with its objectives and to distribute study and information bulletins to its members,

4-For the realization of the purpose   to provide a healthy working environment, to provide all kinds of technical tools and equipment, fixtures and stationery,

5-To carry out fundraising activities and to accept donations from home and abroad, provided that the necessary permissions are obtained,

6-Economic, commercial and industrial enterprises in order to provide the income they need for the realization of the purposes of the Regulation  establish and operate,

7- Opening clubs, establishing social and cultural facilities and furnishing them so that its members can benefit and spend their free time,

      8-In order to develop and maintain human relations among its members,  dinner meetings, concerts, balls, fashion design competitions, theatre, fashion design shows, exhibitions, sports,  in-country  and international cultural trips, fun activities, etc. to organize or to enable its members to benefit from such activities,

        9- Buying, selling, renting, leasing movable and immovable property needed for the activities of the Association and establishing real rights on immovables,

    10- Establishing a foundation, federation or   to join an established federation, To establish facilities that associations can establish with permission, by obtaining the necessary permission,

       11-To carry out international activities, to be a member of associations or organizations abroad and to cooperate with these organizations on a project basis  partner  working or helping,

     12-In order to realize the purpose of the association, to receive financial aid from associations with similar purposes, worker and employer unions and professional organizations and to provide financial assistance to the aforementioned institutions,

       13-If deemed necessary for the realization of the purpose, without prejudice to the provisions of the Law No. 5072 on the Relationships of Associations and Foundations with Public Institutions and Organizations, to carry out joint projects with public institutions and organizations on matters falling under their jurisdiction,

     14- Establishing a fund in order to meet the essential needs such as food, clothing, other goods and services and short-term credit needs of the members of the Association,

          15- Opening branches and representative offices where deemed necessary,

         16-To create platforms to realize a common purpose with other associations or foundations, unions and similar non-governmental organizations in areas that are related to the purpose of the association and not prohibited by law,

       17-The charter of the association, the general assembly and the board of directors  may be changed at any time it deems appropriate.

         The Association's Field of Activity

The association has   operates.

Right to Become a Member and Membership Procedures

         Article 3 - Every natural and legal person who has the capacity to act, adopts the aims and principles of the association and agrees to work in this direction, and meets the conditions stipulated by the Legislation, has the right to become a member of this association. However, foreign natural persons must also have the right to settle in Turkey in order to become a member. This condition does not apply to honorary membership.

         The membership application to be made in writing to the chairmanship of the association is decided by the board of directors of the association as acceptance or rejection of the request within maximum thirty days and the result is notified to the applicant in writing. The member whose application is accepted is recorded in the book to be kept for this purpose.

         1- The original members of the association are the persons elected by the general assembly of the association and accepted as a member by the board of directors upon their written application.

            2-  The Association's  Board resolutions are valid. Members  cannot claim.

         3-  A member of the Association  people present  management  if the board approves  may be included in the founding members.

         4-Those who have provided significant financial and moral support to the association may be accepted as honorary members by the decision of the board of directors.

        5- In order to become a member, the membership entry and membership fee determined in the general assembly must be paid to the association within the specified periods.

        6-People who are educated in fashion design, textile, ready-made clothing and industry-related fields will inform the association that they have been trained until the end of their education period. with documentation

 can become a member without paying a membership fee

       7-When the branch of the association is opened, the membership records of those registered at the association headquarters are transferred to the branches. New membership applications are made to the branch. Acceptance to membership and removal from membership are made by the branch administrative boards and notified to the Headquarters in a letter within thirty days at the most. 

        Unsubscribe

        Article 4-Each member has the right to leave the association, provided that he or she notifies him in writing.

As soon as the resignation petition of the member reaches the board of directors, the exit procedures are deemed to be completed. Resignation from membership does not end the accumulated debts of the member to the association, and the membership fees paid for membership  as long as he is a member    cannot be returned, everyone who becomes a member is deemed to have accepted the terms of being a member stated in the bylaws of the association, the person who wants to leave the membership has to indicate to the association that he/she wants to leave the membership with a  written  notification.

     

         Removal from Membership

         Article 5- Situations that require expulsion from membership of the association.

         1-To act in violation of the association's statute,

         2- Constantly avoiding the assigned tasks,

         3-Failure to pay the membership fee within six months despite written warnings,

         4- Not complying with the decisions made by the association bodies.

         5-To lose the conditions of membership,

In case of detection of one of the above-mentioned situations, he can be removed from membership with the decision of the board of directors.

         Those who leave or are removed from the association are deleted from the member registry and the association cannot claim rights on its assets.

         Association  organs

           Item 6- The organs of the association are shown below.

   1-General assembly,

         2-Board of Directors,

         3- Supervisory board,

         The Establishment of the General Assembly of the Association, the Meeting Time and the Call and Meeting Procedure

      Article 7- The general assembly is the most authorized decision-making body of the association; from registered members of the association; When the branch of the association is opened, it consists of the natural delegates of the branch and the delegates elected by the members registered in the branch.

         General assembly;

         1-Ordinary at the time specified in this statute,

         2-When the board of directors or supervisor deems it necessary or upon the written request of one fifth of the members of the association  extraordinary meeting within thirty days.

         The Ordinary General Assembly convenes every 3 years, in May, on the day, place and time to be determined by the board of directors.

The general assembly meeting is called by the board of directors.

If the board of directors does not call the general assembly for a meeting; Upon the application of one of the members, the magistrate appoints three members to convene the general assembly.

         Call Procedure*

       The board of directors arranges the list of members who have the right to attend the general assembly according to the association's bylaws. Members who have the right to attend the general assembly, at least fifteen days in advance, the day, time, place and agenda are announced in a newspaper or  are invited to the meeting by being notified in writing or by e-mail. In this call, if the meeting cannot be held due to the lack of a quorum, the day, time and place of the second meeting is also specified. The period between the first meeting and the second meeting cannot be less than seven days and more than sixty days.

If the meeting is postponed for any reason other than the lack of quorum, this situation is announced to the members in accordance with the call procedure for the first meeting, including the reasons for the postponement. The second meeting must be held within six months at the latest from the date of adjournment. Members are called back to the second meeting in accordance with the principles specified in the first paragraph.

         The general assembly meeting cannot be postponed more than once.

         Meeting Procedure*

         The general assembly convenes with the participation of the absolute majority of the members who have the right to attend, and two-thirds of the members in case of a bylaw change or the dissolution of the association; In the event that the meeting is postponed due to lack of majority, majority is not sought in the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the board of directors and supervisory board.

The list of members entitled to attend the general assembly is made available at the meeting place. Identity documents issued by the official authorities of the members who will enter the meeting place are checked by the members of the board of directors or the officials to be appointed by the board of directors. Members enter the meeting place by signing against their names on the list prepared by the board of directors.

If the meeting quorum is met, the situation is determined by a minute  and  meeting  by the chairman of the board of directors or one of the members of the board of directors to be appointed  opens. If the meeting quorum is not met, a minute is drawn up by the board of directors.

After the opening, a chairman and a sufficient number of vice-chairmen and a secretary are elected to manage the meeting, and a council committee is formed.

In the voting to be held for the election of the organs of the association, it is obligatory for the voting members to show their identities to the council committee and to sign opposite their names on the list of attendees.

The management and security of the meeting belongs to the chairman of the council.

In the general assembly, only the items on the agenda are discussed. However, it is obligatory to include on the agenda the issues that are requested to be discussed in writing by one-tenth of the members present at the meeting.

Each member has one vote at the general assembly; The member has to use the game personally. Honorary members may attend general meetings but can not vote. If the legal person is a member, the chairman of the board of directors or the person to be assigned to represent the legal person votes.

The topics discussed and the decisions taken at the meeting are written in a minute and signed by the chairman of the council and the clerks.  At the end of the meeting, the minutes and other documents are delivered to the chairman of the board of directors. The chairman of the board of directors is responsible for preserving these documents and delivering them to the newly elected board of directors within seven days.

Voting and Decision Making Procedures and Forms of the General Assembly

      Article 8 - Unless otherwise decided in the general assembly, the elections of the members of the board of directors and the supervisory board are voted by secret ballot, and the decisions on other issues are voted openly. Secret ballots are the votes that are collected by throwing the papers or ballot papers sealed by the chairman of the meeting into an empty container after the necessary actions are taken by the members, and are determined by making an open list after the end of the voting.

In open voting,  The method to be determined by the chairman of the general assembly is applied.

General assembly resolutions are taken by the absolute majority of the members attending the meeting. In so far, the decisions to change the bylaws and dissolution of the association can only be taken with a two-thirds majority of the members attending the meeting.

         Decisions Taken Without Meeting or Call*

The decisions taken with the written participation of all members without coming together and the decisions taken by all the members of the association without following the call procedure written in this charter are valid.             Taking a decision in this way does not replace the ordinary meeting.

         Duties and Authorities of the General Assembly

         Article 9- The following issues are discussed and resolved by the general assembly.   

         1-Electing the bodies of the association,

         2-Change the association's charter,

         3- Discussion of the reports of the board of directors and supervisory board and release of the board of directors,

         4- Discussing the budget prepared by the board of directors and accepting it as it is or by changing it,

      5- Supervision of other organs of the association and dismissal of them for justifiable reasons when deemed necessary,

      6- Examining and deciding on the objections made against the decisions of the board of directors regarding the rejection of membership or expulsion from membership,

      7- Authorizing the board of directors for the purchase of immovable properties required for the association or the sale of existing immovable properties,

         8- Examining and approving the regulations to be prepared by the Board of Directors regarding the activities of the association, as it is or by changing it,

         9- Determining the wages to be given to the chairman and members of the management and audit boards of the association who are not public officials, and all kinds of allowances, travel allowances and compensations, and the daily and travel allowances to be given to the members to be assigned for the services of the association,

         10- Deciding on the association's joining and leaving the federation

         11- Regarding the decision to open the branches of the association and the execution of the transactions related to the branch decided to be opened,  authorizing the board of directors

         12-The association's international activities, joining or leaving associations and organizations abroad as a member,

         13- Establishing a foundation of the association,

         14- Dissolution of the Association,

         15-The other suggestions of the board of directors are examined and  to be decided,

16- As the most authoritative organ of the association, performing the works not given to another organ of the association and using the authorities,

17- Fulfillment of other duties specified in the legislation by the general assembly,

18- In order for the association to realize its purpose, it can carry out joint studies with institutions and organizations, foundations, federations, chambers and chambers related to the sector. It authorizes the board of directors to become a member of such organizations.

         The Organization, Duties and Authorities of the Board of Directors

         Article 10- The board of directors is elected by the general assembly as five principal and five substitute members.

The board of directors determines the chairman, vice chairman, secretary, treasurer and member by making a decision at the first meeting after the election.

         The board of directors can be called to a meeting at any time, provided that all members are notified. It convenes with the presence of one more than half of the total number of members. Decisions are taken by the absolute majority of the total number of members attending the meeting.

         If there is a vacancy in the original membership of the board of directors due to resignation or other reasons, it is obligatory to call the substitute members for duty according to the order of the majority of votes they received in the general assembly.

         Duties and Authorities of the Board of Directors

         The board of directors fulfills the following:

         1-To represent the Association or to authorize one of its members or a third party in this regard,

         2-Relating to income and expense accounts   to carry out the transactions and to prepare the budget for the next period and present it to the general assembly,

         3-Preparing the regulations regarding the activities of the association and submitting them to the approval of the general assembly.

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         4- Purchasing immovable property, selling movable and immovable properties belonging to the association, having a building or facility constructed, making a lease agreement, establishing a pledge, mortgage or real rights in favor of the association, with the authorization given by the general assembly,

         5-To ensure that the procedures regarding opening a branch are carried out with the authorization given by the General Assembly,

         6- To ensure that the branches of the association are audited,

         7- To ensure the opening of representative offices where deemed necessary,

         8- To implement the decisions taken in the general assembly,

         9-Preparing the association's operating account statement or balance sheet and income statement and a report describing the work of the board of directors at the end of each activity year,  present it to the general assembly when it convenes,

         10-To ensure the implementation of the budget,

         11-Deciding on the admission or expulsion of members from the association

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12-To take and implement all kinds of decisions within the scope of its authority in order to realize the purpose of the association,

13-Other duties assigned to him by the legislation  to do and exercise authority,

         Composition, Duties and Authorities of the Board of Auditors

         Article 11-The Supervisory Board, three principal and three substitutes  elected as a member by the general assembly.

         If there is a vacancy in the original membership of the supervisory board due to resignation or other reasons, it is obligatory to call the substitute members for duty in the order of the majority of votes they received in the general assembly.

         Duties and Powers of the Supervisory Board

         supervisory board; Inspects whether the association operates in line with the purpose and subjects stated in its charter, whether the books, accounts and records are kept in accordance with the legislation and the association's statute, in accordance with the principles and procedures determined in the association's statute, at intervals not exceeding one year, and reports the results of the inspections. presents a report to the board of directors and to the general assembly when it convenes.

         The supervisory board calls the general assembly meeting when necessary.

Income Sources of the Association

         Article 12- The income sources of the association are listed below.

         1-Member fee: The board of directors is authorized to determine the entrance fee and monthly-annual fee from the members,

         2-Branch fee: 50% of the member fees collected by the branches to cover the general expenses of the association is sent to the headquarters every six months,

         2-Donations and aids made by real and legal persons to the association at their own will,

3- Incomes from activities such as tea and dinner meetings, excursions and entertainment, representation, concerts, sports competitions and conferences organized by the Association,

4- Income from the assets of the association,

5-Donations and aids to be collected in accordance with the provisions of the legislation on aid collection,

6- Earnings from commercial activities undertaken by the Association in order to provide the income it needs to achieve its purpose,

7-Other income.       

         The Association's Bookkeeping Principles and Procedures and the Books to be Keeped *

  Article 13- Bookkeeping principles;

The Association is to keep account books according to the principles. However, if the annual gross income exceeds the limit specified in the legislation, a book is kept on the basis of the balance sheet starting from the following accounting period.

In case of switching to the balance sheet principle, if the limit is lowered below the above-mentioned limit in two consecutive accounting periods, it can be returned to the operating account principle as of the following year.

Regardless of the limit stated above, books can be kept on the basis of the balance sheet with the decision of the board of directors.

In case of opening a commercial enterprise of the Association, a book is also kept for this commercial enterprise in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law.

Registration Procedure

The books and records of the association are kept in accordance with the procedures and principles specified in the Associations Regulation.

Books to Keep

The following books are kept in the association.

a) The books to be kept on the basis of the business account and the principles to be followed are as follows:

1-Decision Book: The decisions of the board of directors are written in this book in order of date and number, and six of the decisions are signed by the members attending the meeting.

2-Member Registry: Identity information, entry and exit dates of those who enter the association as a member are recorded in this book. Entry and annual dues paid by members can be recorded in this book.

3- Document Registry: Incoming and  Outgoing documents are recorded in this book with date and sequence number. The original copies of incoming documents and outgoing documents are filed. Incoming or outgoing documents via e-mail are stored by printing.

4-Asset Book: The date and form of acquisition of the fixtures belonging to the Association, the places where they are used or given, and the deletion of those who have expired are recorded in this book.

5-Business Account Book: Income received and expenses incurred on behalf of the Association are clearly and regularly recorded in this book.

6-Receipt Document Registry: The serial and sequence numbers of the receipt documents, the names, surnames and signatures of those who received and returned these documents, and the dates they received and returned are recorded in this book.

b) The books to be kept on the basis of the balance sheet and the principles to be followed are as follows:

1- If the books registered in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th sub-clauses of clause (a) are kept on the basis of the balance sheet,  is kept.

2-Journal Book, General Ledger and Inventory Book: The method of keeping and recording these books is made in accordance with the Tax Procedure Law and the Accounting System Implementation General Communiqués published pursuant to the authorization given by this Law to the Ministry of Finance.

Certification of Books

Before starting to use the books, which are obligatory to be kept in the association, they are certified by the provincial associations directorate or notary public. The use of these books is continued until the pages are finished and the interim approval of the books is not done. However, it is obligatory to re-certify each year, in the last month preceding the year in which they will be used, for the books kept on the basis of the balance sheet and the form or continuous form sheets.

Income Statement and Balance Sheet Arrangement

In case of keeping records on the basis of business account, "Operation Account Table" is prepared at the end of the year (31 December) (specified in ANNEX-16 of the Associations Regulation). In the case of keeping books on the balance sheet basis, at the end of the year (31 December), the balance sheet and income statement are prepared based on the Accounting System Implementation General Communiques published by the Ministry of Finance.

         Association's Income and Expense Transactions*

Article 14- Income and expense documents;

Association revenues are collected with a "Receipt Certificate" (a sample of which can be found in ANNEX-17 of the Associations Regulation). In case the income of the association is collected through banks, documents such as bank receipt or account statement shall replace the receipt document.

The expenses of the association are made with expenditure documents such as invoice, retail sales receipt, self-employment receipt. However, for the payments of the association within the scope of Article 94 of the Income Tax Law, an expense note is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law, and a "Expense Receipt" (for example in ANNEX-13 of the Associations Regulation) is issued for the payments not included in this scope.

Deliveries of free goods and services to be made by the association to persons, institutions or organizations are made with the "Aid in Kind Delivery Document" (an example of which is in Annex 14 of the Associations Regulation). Free goods and services to be delivered to the association by individuals, institutions or organizations are accepted with the "Certificate of Receipt of Donation in Kind" (an example of which is in Annex-15 of the Associations Regulation).

Receipt Documents

The "Receipt Documents" (in the form and size shown in ANNEX-17 of the Associations Regulation) to be used in the collection of the income of the association are printed in the printing house with the decision of the board of directors.

The relevant provisions of the Associations Regulations are followed in the issues related to the printing and control of the receipt documents, their receipt from the printing house, their recording in the book, handover between the old and new treasurers and the use of these receipts by the person or persons who will collect the receipt and the income on behalf of the association, and the delivery of the collected revenues. .

Licence of authorization

The person or persons who will collect income on behalf of the association are determined by the decision of the board of directors, including the term of authorization. The "Certificate of Authorization" containing the clear identity, signature and photographs of the persons who will collect income (an example of which is found in ANNEX-19 of the Associations Regulation) is prepared by the association in three copies and approved by the chairman of the association's board of directors. A copy of the Certificate is given to associations units. Changes in the authorization certificate are notified to the associations unit within fifteen days by the chairman of the board of directors.

Persons who will collect income on behalf of the association can only start collecting income after a copy of the authorization documents issued in their name is given to the associations unit.

The use, renewal, return and other issues of the authorization certificate shall be acted upon in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Associations Regulation.

Retention Period of Income and Expense Documents

Except for the books, receipts, expenditure documents and other documents used by the association are kept for 5 years in accordance with the number and date order in the books in which they are recorded, without prejudice to the periods specified in special laws.

Submitting a Declaration*

Article 15- After the “Association Statement” regarding the activities of the previous year and the results of the income and expense transactions as of the end of the year (presented in Annex-21) of the Associations Regulation, is approved by the board of directors of the association, within the first four months of each calendar year, the association given to the relevant local authority by the chairman.

Notification Obligation*           

Article 16- Notifications to be made to the local authority;

General Assembly Result Notification

Within thirty days following the ordinary or extraordinary general assembly meetings, including the principal and alternate members elected to the board of directors and supervisory boards and other organs (presented in Annex-3 of the Associations Regulation)  "General Assembly Result Notification" and its annexes are notified to the relevant local authority by the chairman of the board of directors:

         General assembly result notification;

1- A copy of the general assembly meeting minutes signed by the chairman of the council, vice-chairmen and the secretary,

2- If the bylaws have been changed, a copy of the new and old version of the changed articles of the charter and the last form of the association's charter signed by the board of directors,

It is added.

Notification of Immovables

The immovables acquired by the association are notified to the local authority by filling out the "Immovable Property Statement" (presented in Annex-26 of the Associations Regulation) within thirty days from the registration to the land registry.

Notification of Receiving Assistance from Abroad

In case of receiving aid from abroad, the association fills in two copies of the "Notification of Receiving Aid from Abroad" (specified in ANNEX-4 of the Associations Regulation) and notifies the local authority before receiving assistance.

A copy of the decision of the board of directors regarding receiving aid from abroad, the protocol, contract and similar documents, if any, and a copy of the receipt, extra and similar document relating to the account to which the aid is transferred is also attached to the notification form.

It is obligatory to receive cash aids through banks and to fulfill the notification requirement before they are used.

Notification on Joint Projects with Public Institutions and Organizations

The protocol and the sample of the project (shown in Annex-23) of the Associations Regulation regarding the joint projects carried out with the public institutions and organizations in the fields of duty of the association are attached to the "Project Notice" and given to the governorship of the place where the headquarters of the association is located within one month following the protocol date.

Notification of Changes

Change in the settlement of the Association (specified in Annex-24 of the Associations Regulation) "Residential Change Notification"; Changes in the organs of the association other than the general assembly meeting (specified in Annex-25 of the Associations Regulation) are notified to the local authority within thirty days following the change by filling out the "Notification of Changes in the Organs of the Association".

Changes made in the charter of the association are also notified to the local authority in the annex of the general assembly result notification within thirty days following the general assembly meeting where the bylaws are changed.

Internal Audit of the Association

Article 17- Internal audit can be carried out by the general assembly, the board of directors or the supervisory board of the association, as well as audits can be made by independent audit firms. The fact that an audit has been carried out by the general assembly, the board of directors or independent audit firms does not remove the obligation of the audit board.

The audit of the association is carried out at least once a year by the supervisory board. The general assembly or the board of directors may conduct audits or have independent auditing firms perform audits when deemed necessary.

Borrowing Procedures of the Association   

Article 18- In order to realize the purpose of the association and to carry out its activities, if needed, it may borrow with the decision of the board of directors. This borrowing can be done in the purchase of goods and services on credit or in cash. However, this borrowing is in amounts that cannot be met with the income sources of the association and the association  It cannot be done in a way that will cause insolvency.

Establishment of the Branches of the Association

Article 19- The association may open branches in places deemed necessary by the decision of the general assembly. For this purpose, the founders' board of at least three persons authorized by the board of directors of the association submits the branch establishment notification and necessary documents specified in the Associations Regulation to the highest civilian authority of the place where the branch will be opened.

Duties and Authorities of Branches

Article 20-Branches are the internal organization of the association, which does not have a legal personality, is responsible and authorized to carry out autonomous activities in line with the purpose and service subjects of the association, and is responsible for its receivables and debts arising from all its transactions.

Bodies of Branches and Provisions Applicable to Branches

Article 21- The organs of the branch are the general assembly, the board of directors and the supervisory board.

The General Assembly is composed of branches of registered members.   The board of directors is elected by the branch general assembly as five principal and five substitute members, and the supervisory board as three principal and three substitute members.

The duties and authorities of these bodies and other provisions regarding the association in this charter are also included in the branch within the framework stipulated by the legislation. is applied.

Meeting Time of the General Assemblies of the Branches and How to Represent them in the General Assembly of the Headquarters

Article 22- Branches have to finish their general assembly meetings at least two months before the general assembly meeting of the head office.

The ordinary general assembly of the branches convenes every 3 years, in September, on the day, place and time to be determined by the branch board of directors.

Branches are obliged to notify a copy of the general assembly result notification to the local authority and the headquarters of the association within thirty days following the date of the meeting.

Branches are represented by optional and natural delegates at the general assembly of the headquarters. The chairman of the board of directors and supervisory board of the branches, as natural delegates, one (1) for every twenty (20) members registered in the branch, the remaining member  number  If there are more than 10 members or the total number of members is less than 20, the delegates to be elected as one among these members have the right to attend the general assembly of the headquarters as an elective delegate, representing the branch.

Delegates elected at the last branch general assembly attend the headquarters general assembly. Members of the headquarters' administrative and supervisory board participate in the general meeting of the headquarters, but they cannot vote unless they are elected as a delegate on behalf of the branch.

Those who are in charge of the management or supervisory board of the branches leave their duties in the branch when they are elected to the headquarters management or supervisory board.

Opening a Representation

Article 23- The association may open a representative office with the decision of the board of directors in order to carry out the activities of the association where it deems necessary. The address of the representative office is notified in writing to the local administrative authority by the person or persons appointed as the representative by the decision of the board of directors. Representatives may not be represented in the General Assembly. Branches cannot open representative offices.

         How to Amend the Bylaws

         Article 24- Bylaws can be changed by the decision of the general assembly.

A 2/3 majority of the members who have the right to attend and vote in the general assembly is required in order to amend the bylaws in the general assembly. In case the meeting is postponed due to lack of majority, majority is not sought in the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the board of directors and supervisory board.

         The majority of the decisions required for the amendment of the bylaws is 2/3 of the votes of the members attending the meeting and having the right to vote. At the general assembly  The bylaws are voted openly.

         Association  Termination and  Assets  Liquidation   shape

         Article 25- The general assembly may decide to dissolve the association at any time.

In order to discuss the termination issue at the general assembly, 2/3 majority of the members who have the right to attend and vote in the general assembly is required. In case the meeting is postponed due to lack of majority, majority is not sought in the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the board of directors and supervisory board.

The majority of the decisions required for the dissolution decision to be taken is 2/3 of the votes of the members attending the meeting and having the right to vote. At the general assembly  The voting for the annulment decision is made openly.

Liquidation Procedures

When the dissolution decision is made by the general assembly, the liquidation of the money, property and rights of the association is made by the liquidation board, which consists of the last members of the board of directors. These transactions start from the date of the general assembly decision regarding the termination or when the automatic termination becomes final. In all transactions during the liquidation period, the phrase "in liquidation" is used at the beginning of the association's name.

The liquidation board is in charge and authorized to complete the liquidation of the money, property and rights of the association from beginning to end in accordance with the legislation. This board first examines the accounts of the association. During the examination, the books, receipts, expenditure documents, title deed and bank records and other documents belonging to the association are determined and their assets and liabilities are recorded in a report. During the liquidation process, the creditors of the association are called and their assets, if any, are converted into cash and paid to the creditors. If the association is a creditor, the receivables are collected. All remaining   after collection of receivables and payment of debts money,  property and rights are transferred to the place determined in the general assembly. If the place to be transferred is not determined in the general assembly, it is transferred to the association closest to its purpose in the province where the association is located and which has the most members on the date of termination.

All transactions regarding liquidation are shown in the liquidation report, and liquidation transactions are completed within three months, except for the additional periods given by the local authorities based on a justified reason.

Following the completion of the liquidation and transfer procedures of the money, property and rights of the association, the situation must be notified to the civil authority of the place where the headquarters of the association is located within seven days by the liquidation board, and the liquidation report must be attached to this letter.

The last members of the board of directors, as the liquidation board, are responsible for keeping the books and documents of the association. This duty can be conferred to a board of member too. These books and records must be kept for five years.

         Lack of Provisions

         Article 26-In matters not specified in this statute  The Associations Law, the Turkish Civil Code and the Associations Regulation issued with reference to these laws and the provisions of other relevant legislation on associations apply._2220000-0000-0000-0000-000000000222_   

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