Statute

Article 1 – Name and Headquarters of the Association

The name of the association is "Dernek". The headquarters of the association is in Konya. By decision of the board of directors, the association may open branches and representative offices in Türkiye and abroad.

Article 2 – Objective of the Association

The association was established to carry out work in the fields of science, education and social solidarity, to support the professional development of its members and to produce projects for the public good.

Article 3 – Areas and Methods of Work

To achieve its objective, the association conducts research; organises meetings, conferences, congresses and training programmes; engages in publishing; carries out joint projects with national and international organisations; and acquires the necessary movable and immovable property.

Article 4 – Right to Membership and Membership Procedures

Any natural or legal person with legal capacity who adopts the objectives and principles of the association may become a member. Membership applications are decided by the board of directors within thirty days at the latest, and the applicant is informed of the result in writing.

Article 5 – Resignation from Membership

Every member has the right to resign from the association by giving written notice. Resignation takes effect as soon as the member's letter of resignation reaches the board of directors. Leaving the association does not cancel the member's accumulated debts.

Article 6 – Expulsion from Membership

Members who act contrary to the statute of the association, persistently avoid the duties assigned to them, or fail to pay their membership dues within one year despite a written warning are expelled from membership by decision of the board of directors.

Article 7 – Organs of the Association

The compulsory organs of the association are the general assembly, the board of directors and the supervisory board. The association may also form an advisory board and a youth branch.

Article 8 – General Assembly

The general assembly is the highest decision-making body of the association and consists of the registered members. The ordinary general assembly meets every three years on a date set by the board of directors. The general assembly convenes with an absolute majority of the members; if a majority cannot be reached, no quorum is required at the second meeting.

Article 9 – Board of Directors

The board of directors consists of seven full and seven substitute members elected by secret ballot by the general assembly. The board of directors represents the association, prepares the budget, implements the programme of activities and carries out the decisions of the general assembly.

Article 10 – Supervisory Board

The supervisory board consists of three full and three substitute members. At least once a year, it audits whether the association operates in line with its objective and whether its books, accounts and records are kept in accordance with the legislation.

Article 11 – Sources of Income

The income of the association consists of membership dues, donations, event income, publication income and project grants. The membership entry fee and the amount of annual dues are set by the general assembly.

Article 12 – Amendment of the Statute and Dissolution

Amendments to the statute and the dissolution of the association are decided by a two-thirds majority of the members attending the general assembly. In the event of dissolution, the assets of the association are transferred to an organisation with similar objectives designated by the general assembly.

Matters not specified in this statute are governed by the Associations Law No. 5253, the Turkish Civil Code and the relevant regulations.