Statute of the Organization — 2025 revised edition

“Approved”
by the General Meeting
of the PUBLIC ORGANIZATION
“CARPATHIAN AGENCY OF HUMAN
RIGHTS ‘VESTED’”
on 07 July 2025
Minutes No. 1

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. The PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “CARPATHIAN AGENCY OF HUMAN RIGHTS ‘VESTED’” (hereinafter referred to as the Organization) is a voluntary Organization based on individual membership and established on the basis of a unity of interests for the joint implementation of the purpose and objectives defined by this Charter.

1.2. The PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “CARPATHIAN AGENCY OF HUMAN RIGHTS ‘VESTED’” was established by a decision adopted at the Constituent Meeting of the founders in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On Public Associations”, the Law of Ukraine “On State Registration of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Formations”, and the acts of the current legislation of Ukraine.

1.3. The Organization is established and operates on the principles of voluntariness, self-governance, equality before the law, absence of a property interest of its members, transparency, openness and publicity.

1.4. The Organization is free to choose the areas of its activities within the limits of the current legislation.

1.5. The organizational and legal form of the Organization is a public organization.

1.6. The name of the Organization in Ukrainian: full name – ГРОМАДСЬКА ОРГАНІЗАЦІЯ «КАРПАТСЬКА АГЕНЦІЯ ПРАВ ЛЮДИНИ «ВЕСТЕД»; abbreviated name – ГО «КАПЛ «ВЕСТЕД».

1.7. The full name of the Organization in English is “CARPATHIAN AGENCY OF HUMAN RIGHTS ‘VESTED’”; the abbreviated name of the Organization in English is “CAHR ‘VESTED’”.

1.8. The activities of the Organization are of a public nature, which does not preclude its interaction with state authorities, close contact with other public organizations, movements, foundations and individual citizens.

1.9. The Organization acquires the status of a legal entity from the moment of its state registration in the manner prescribed by Law.

1.10. The Organization is established for an indefinite period.

1.11. The Organization may have a round seal, stamps, letterheads bearing its name, an emblem and a flag (banner), which are subject to registration in the manner prescribed by law, settlement and foreign-currency accounts with banking institutions, and other details necessary for its activities.

1.12. The Organization has the right to acquire property and personal non-property rights, as well as to be a party in courts of general jurisdiction and jurisdictional bodies of other states.

2. PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES AND MAIN AREAS OF ACTIVITY

2.1. The principal purpose of the Organization is to exercise and protect rights and freedoms; to meet public interests, including economic, social, cultural, environmental and other interests; to expand the capacity of the human rights protection system in Ukraine; to promote the development of democracy, civil society and cross-border cooperation; to coordinate the activities of institutions on regional development and human rights protection; to counter violence and discrimination; and to effectively implement joint programmes and projects of regional, state and international significance.

2.2. To achieve the stated purpose, the Organization performs the following objectives:

• promotes democracy and the protection of freedom of speech;
• promotes the growth of environmental and cultural awareness in society;
• promotes the development of civic engagement;
• promotes social protection of the population, especially socially vulnerable categories and low-income groups;
• promotes support for the development of the humanitarian and social sphere at the local level (education, science, culture, art, information, tourism, sport, recreation, leisure, health care, social protection, public and territorial self-government, etc.) through the implementation of socially important projects, cross-border programmes, projects or activities;
• promotes economic development, in particular by attracting investment, including foreign investment, supporting small and medium-sized businesses, and disseminating information on opportunities to obtain financing from financial institutions, donors, international organizations, countries, etc.;
• promotes the legal awareness of citizens and assists in the protection of their lawful rights and interests;
• promotes the practical implementation of nationwide, regional, local and international programmes;
• promotes the development of talented creative youth;
• promotes the protection and preservation of cultural heritage, the historical and cultural environment, monuments of history and culture, and burial sites;
• promotes the development of health care, mass physical culture, sport and tourism, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, participates in providing legal assistance to the population and in providing social care for sick persons, persons with disabilities, persons living alone, elderly persons and other persons who, due to their physical, material or other circumstances, require social support and care;
• promotes the protection of the rights of national minorities, including Roma;
• promotes action against gender-based violence;
• promotes the development of the women’s movement and support for women’s initiatives.

2.3. To achieve its purpose and objectives, the Organization carries out the following activities:

• coordinates the activities of the members of the Organization aimed at achieving the purpose, subject matter and objectives of the Organization, and conducts the relevant activities;
• supports legislative initiatives and initiates interesting and promising undertakings in the fields of social protection, health care and education aimed at the realization and protection of the social, civil, economic and cultural rights of various groups of the population;
• submits proposals to state authorities and local self-government bodies concerning the improvement of social protection, health care and education, aimed at the realization and protection of the social, civil, economic and cultural rights of various groups of the population;
• participates in financing or directly organizes the activities of research and educational centres whose work is connected with the statutory activities of the Organization;
• participates in financing or independently implements targeted programmes and projects;
• provides material and organizational assistance to organizations and institutions whose activities are connected with the statutory purpose of the Organization;
• cooperates with public organizations and scientific and cultural institutions of other countries;
• organizes and finances publishing activities concerning the activities of the Organization, including the establishment of its own printed mass medium and information bulletins;
• assists in the publication of educational and general-education literature, including financing the publication of literature;
• participates in informational and educational activities through media, periodicals and its own publications for the implementation of the purpose and objectives provided for by the Charter;
• participates, in accordance with the current legislation, in the organization and conduct of festivals, fairs, seminars, training sessions, round tables, etc., the proceeds from which are used exclusively for the statutory purposes of the Organization;
• assists in the establishment and development of non-governmental non-profit organizations;
• organizes, coordinates and finances activities aimed at achieving the purpose of the Organization;
• cooperates with state authorities and local self-government bodies;
• participates in the development of various programmes and projects;
• provides social services (such as social adaptation, social integration and reintegration, emergency (crisis) intervention, counselling; provision of shelter; social support; representation of interests; facilitation; social prevention; in-kind assistance; mediation) without the purpose of making a profit.

2.4. To achieve its statutory purpose and perform its statutory objectives, the Organization, in the manner prescribed by law and without the purpose of making a profit, has the right to:

• participate in civil-law relations, acquire property and non-property rights, and act as a claimant in court and in arbitration courts;
• hold peaceful assemblies;
• engage citizens, enterprises, institutions and organizations, including foreign ones, in providing financial and material support for the activities of the Organization;
• cooperate with other public organizations in the areas of its statutory activities;
• apply, in the manner prescribed by law, to state authorities, local self-government bodies and their officials and employees with proposals, applications and complaints;
• obtain, under lease or temporary free-use arrangements, buildings, equipment, vehicles and other property necessary for carrying out the statutory objectives of the Organization;
• participate, in the manner prescribed by law, in drafting regulatory legal acts issued by state authorities and local self-government bodies that concern the areas of activity of a public association and important matters of state and public life;
• join unions established on a voluntary basis that facilitate the performance of statutory objectives;
• voluntarily establish public unions in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Public Associations” and conclude cooperation agreements among themselves.
• represent and protect its lawful interests and the interests of its members before state bodies, local self-government bodies, institutions and organizations, courts and citizens;
• obtain, in the manner prescribed by law, from state authorities at all levels and local self-government bodies the public information necessary for the implementation of its statutory purpose and principal objectives;
• establish media for the purpose of achieving its statutory purpose (goals);
• disseminate information, promote the purpose and principal objectives of the Organization, facilitate educational and scientific-methodological activities, and adopt the best experience of other countries;
• support and participate in the organization and conduct of national and international forums, symposia, conferences, exhibitions, competitions, etc.;
• provide social services (such as social adaptation, social integration and reintegration, emergency (crisis) intervention, counselling; provision of shelter; social support; representation of interests; facilitation; social prevention; in-kind assistance; mediation) without the purpose of making a profit;
• have its own symbols, which are subject to registration in the manner prescribed by the legislation of Ukraine.

3. PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AND TERMINATING MEMBERSHIP, AND THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION

3.1. Membership in the Organization is voluntary and individual.

3.2. Members of the Organization may be citizens of Ukraine, foreigners and stateless persons who are lawfully present in Ukraine, have reached the age of 14, recognize the Charter of the Organization, and contribute to activities aimed at achieving the purpose and objectives of the Organization.

4.3. No one may be compelled to join the Organization. Membership or non-membership in the Organization may not serve as grounds for restricting the rights and freedoms of any person or for granting that person any benefits or advantages by state authorities, other state bodies or local self-government bodies.

3.4. Admission to membership in the Organization is carried out on the basis of a written application addressed to the Chair of the Board and by a decision of the Board of the Organization, which is adopted within one month from the date of submission of the relevant application. The Board of the Organization has the right to refuse to admit a person as a member of the Organization. The Board of the Organization has the right to delegate the power to admit persons as members of the Organization to separate subdivisions of the Organization or to other statutory bodies.

3.5. All members of the Organization are equal in exercising their rights and performing their duties.

3.5.1. The rights of a member of the Organization include the right to:

3.5.1.1. elect and be elected to the governing bodies of the Organization and participate in all activities conducted by the Organization;

3.5.1.2. participate in the work of permanent and temporary commissions established by decision of the authorized bodies of the Organization;

3.5.1.3. submit inquiries and proposals to the bodies of the Organization on matters related to the activities of the Organization and receive replies;

3.5.1.4. appeal decisions, actions and inaction of the governing bodies of the Organization, submit applications, objections and complaints against decisions adopted by them to the Board, and demand that complaints and applications be considered at the General Meeting.

3.5.1.5. appeal decisions of the General Meeting to a court.

3.5.1.6. obtain information on the activities of the Organization;

3.5.1.7. apply to the bodies of the Organization for assistance in protecting their rights and lawful interests;

3.5.1.8. freely defend and promote ideas and proposals on matters discussed in the Organization until decisions are adopted on those matters;

3.5.1.9. freely withdraw from the Organization by submitting a written application.

3.5.2. Members of the Organization are obliged to:

3.5.2.1. comply with the provisions of the Charter of the Organization;

3.5.2.2. comply with decisions of the governing bodies of the Organization;

3.5.2.3. pay entrance and membership fees on time in the amounts and within the periods established by the Board of the Organization;

3.5.2.4. facilitate the performance of the objectives of the Organization;

3.5.2.5. participate in public activities conducted by the Organization.

3.6. Membership in the Organization is terminated in the following cases:

3.6.1. withdrawal from the Organization at one’s own request;

3.6.2. expulsion from the Organization by decision of the Board due to a violation of the requirements of this Charter, or where a member’s activities contradict the purpose and objectives of the Organization, or where a member has lost contact with the Organization without valid reasons, or due to systematic non-payment of membership fees;

2.6.3. death of a member of the Organization.

3.7. Withdrawal from the Organization is carried out by a written application of a participant of the Organization addressed to the Chair of the Board. Membership in the Organization is terminated on the date of submission of such application and does not require any additional decisions, except in the case of the Chair of the Board of the Organization, whose membership is terminated on the day following the election of a new Chair of the Board.

3.8. Grounds for expulsion from membership in the Organization are:

• repeated violations of the requirements of the Charter;
• non-participation in the activities of the Organization personally or through a representative for at least 12 (twelve) months;
• non-payment of membership fees during the preceding year.

3.9. The matter of expulsion is decided by the Board of the Organization by a majority vote of its members.

3.10. A member of the Organization has no voting right when the General Meeting of the Organization decides matters concerning a transaction entered into by that member or a dispute between that member and the Organization.

4. GOVERNING BODIES OF THE ORGANIZATION

4.1. The Organization is governed on the principles of democracy, openness, electivity of governing bodies, subordination and executive discipline, taking into account the regulatory documents of the Organization.

4.2. The governing bodies of the Organization are the General Meeting of the Organization and the Board of the Organization (only members of the Organization may serve on the governing bodies).

Meetings of the governing bodies of the Organization (the General Meeting and the Board) may be held either with the direct participation of members (their authorized representatives acting under a power of attorney) or by means of an Internet connection using audiovisual computer programs for online conferences.

The decision on the format of such a meeting is adopted by the Board of the Organization, which shall notify the members of the Organization of the adopted decision no later than 10 days before the scheduled date of such meeting (General Meeting or Board meeting).

Every meeting of the governing bodies shall be recorded in minutes. If the meeting was held by means of an Internet connection, the minutes shall specify the computer program through which the meeting was held.

4.3. The General Meeting of the Organization is the supreme body of the Organization and is entitled to adopt decisions on any matters of its activities, including matters that fall within the competence of the Board.

4.3.1. Members participate in the General Meeting personally or through an authorized representative acting under a power of attorney. Each member of the Organization has one vote. The General Meeting has authority if a majority of the members of the Organization are present.

4.3.2. Ordinary General Meetings are convened by the Board annually. The relevant decision, specifying the date, time and place of the meeting and the matters submitted for discussion, shall be communicated to the members of the Organization. The General Meeting considers matters submitted for its consideration by the Board, the Chair of the Board of the Organization, and members of the Organization.

4.3.3. Extraordinary General Meetings are convened where circumstances affect the essential interests of the Organization, by the Board, by the Chair of the Board, and in other cases provided for by this Charter and the legislation of Ukraine. In such case, the decision of the Board of the Organization specifying the date, time and place of the meeting and the matters submitted for discussion shall be communicated to the members of the Organization.

4.3.4. No fewer than one tenth of the members of the Organization have the right to initiate before the Board the convening of an extraordinary General Meeting. If the request of the members of the Organization to convene the General Meeting is not fulfilled, those members have the right to convene the General Meeting themselves.

4.3.5. The exclusive competence of the General Meeting includes deciding the following matters:

4.3.5.1. Determining the principal areas of activity of the Organization and approving its plans and reports on their implementation.

4.3.5.2. Introducing and approving amendments to the founding documents of the Organization and information concerning the Organization.

4.3.5.3. Approving specimens of seals, stamps, symbols and other specimens of the details of the Organization.

4.3.5.4. Adopting a decision to terminate the activities of the Organization.

4.3.5.5. Electing a liquidation commission or liquidator and approving the liquidation balance sheet.

4.3.5.6. Electing the Board of the Organization and recalling the Board or individual members of the Board, with the possibility of re-election for a new term of office.

4.3.5.7. Electing and recalling the Chair of the Board of the Organization, with the possibility of re-election for a new term of office.

4.3.5.8. Determining the procedure and methods for exercising the right of ownership and exercising control over its implementation.

4.3.6. Decisions of the General Meeting are deemed adopted if a majority of the members of the Organization present at the General Meeting vote in favour. With respect to the matters provided for in clauses 5.3.5.2 and 5.3.5.4, a decision of the General Meeting is deemed adopted if no fewer than three quarters of the members of the Organization present at the General Meeting vote in favour. Decisions on the alienation of property of the Organization in an amount equal to fifty per cent or more of the property of the Organization are also adopted by no fewer than three quarters of the votes of the members of the Organization present at the General Meeting.

4.3.7. Meetings of the General Meeting are chaired by a person from among the members elected by the General Meeting as chair of the meeting. The proceedings of the General Meeting are recorded in minutes. Minutes of General Meetings are kept by the secretary of the General Meeting, who is elected by the General Meeting, and are signed by the chair and secretary of the General Meeting.

4.3.8. The General Meeting adopts decisions that are documented in the form of minutes of the General Meeting. Decisions adopted by the General Meeting in compliance with this Charter, the internal documents and the legislation of Ukraine are binding on all other governing bodies of the Organization and on the members of the Organization. Decisions adopted by the General Meeting enter into force at the moment of their adoption, unless otherwise determined by the General Meeting.

4.4. The Board of the Organization is the governing body of the Organization between General Meetings, is elected for a term of five years, and performs the functions of managing its current organizational activities.

4.4.1. The Board is accountable to the General Meeting and organizes the implementation of its decisions. The Board acts on behalf of the Organization within the limits provided for by this Charter, the internal documents and the current legislation.

4.4.2. The structure and composition of the Board are approved by the General Meeting. Members of the Board are accountable to the General Meeting and are responsible to it for the activities of the Organization and the proper performance of their official duties. The Board reports to the members of the Organization at the General Meeting of the Organization.

4.4.3. The competence of the Board includes:

4.4.3.1. Organizing the implementation of decisions of the General Meeting.

4.4.3.2. Convening the General Meeting and forming its agenda, preparing materials on agenda items, preliminary consideration of all matters that fall within the competence of the General Meeting, and preparing draft decisions on those matters for the General Meeting.

4.4.3.3. Preparing and submitting recommendations to the General Meeting concerning the determination of the principal areas of activity of the Organization, approval of plans and reports on their implementation, and other proposals concerning the activities of the Organization.

4.4.3.4. Approving current activity plans of the Organization and the measures necessary for their implementation;

4.4.3.5. Performing individual property management functions by decision of the General Meeting of the Organization.

4.4.3.6. Preparing annual reports on the activities of the Organization, including the raising and use of funds and property of the Organization; reports on the implementation of programmes and projects of the Organization, and submits them for approval by the General Meeting.

4.4.3.7. Establishing separate subdivisions of the Organization and appointing their heads.

4.4.3.8. Deciding other matters, except those falling within the exclusive competence of the General Meeting.

4.4.4. Meetings of the Board are chaired by the Chair of the Board of the Organization.

4.4.5. All matters within the competence of the Board are decided collegially at meetings of the Board. The Board holds ordinary and extraordinary meetings. Ordinary meetings are convened by the Chair of the Board of the Organization, but no less frequently than once every three months. The Board notifies all members of the Board of the time, place and agenda of the meeting. Extraordinary meetings are convened by the Chair of the Board at the initiative of one third of the members of the Board or directly at the request of a majority of the members of the Board. A meeting of the Board has authority if a majority of its members are present.

4.4.6. Each member of the Board may initiate the adoption of decisions on any matters falling within the competence of the Board.

4.4.7. Members of the Board participate in Board meetings personally or through an authorized representative acting under a power of attorney. Decisions of the Board are adopted by a majority vote of those present. Each member of the Board has one vote.

4.5. The Chair of the Board of the Organization carries out the operational management of the affairs, property and funds of the Organization within the limits established by this Charter, the General Meeting and the Board and, within the limits of their competence and powers, ensures implementation of their decisions.

4.5.1. The Chair of the Board of the Organization is elected (or re-elected) and dismissed by the General Meeting once every five years, is accountable to the General Meeting and subject to oversight by the Board of the Organization, and is entitled to submit proposals concerning any aspect of the activities of the Organization for consideration by the General Meeting and the Board of the Organization.

4.5.2. The Chair of the Board of the Organization:

4.5.2.1. Acts on behalf of the Organization without a power of attorney and represents the Organization in its relations with other persons.

4.5.2.2. Issues orders, directives and other internal regulatory acts and documents of the Organization.

4.5.2.3. Organizes document flow, record keeping, accounting and reporting of the Organization.

4.5.2.4. Hires, transfers to other work, suspends and dismisses employees of the Organization, applies incentives and disciplinary measures to them, and approves the official duties of employees of the Organization.

4.5.2.5. Acts as administrator of the funds and property of the Organization, concludes and signs on behalf of the Organization commercial and other agreements and contracts, and issues powers of attorney authorizing actions and representation on behalf of the Organization.

4.5.2.6. Organizes preparation of Board meetings.

4.5.2.7. Decides other matters concerning the activities of the Organization in accordance with the purpose and principal objectives of its activities that are assigned to the Chair’s competence by the internal documents of the Organization and this Charter, adopts any other decisions on such matters, or performs any other actions except those falling within the competence of other governing bodies of the Organization, the Board and the General Meeting of the Organization.

4.5.2.8. Reports on the Chair’s work and the work of the Board to the General Meeting of the Organization at the ordinary General Meeting.

4.5.3. Decisions of the Chair of the Board of the Organization are documented in the form of orders or directives.

4.5.4. Reporting is carried out at ordinary General Meetings. Extraordinary reporting is carried out at the request of no fewer than one third of the members of the Organization.

4.5.5. The Chair of the Board of the Organization (as well as any member of a governing body of the Organization) may be recalled from office by decision of the General Meeting, at the initiative of a majority of the total membership of the Board, before expiry of the term for which that person was elected, in the following cases:

• at that person’s own request on the basis of a written application submitted to the Board of the Organization;
• in the event of repeated violation of the requirements of the Charter of the Organization;
• where that person’s actions have caused material or moral damage to the Organization.

4.5.6. If the Chair of the Board of the Organization is unable to commence performance of their duties for more than 6 (six) months, the Board of the Organization convenes an extraordinary General Meeting to discuss the situation and the matter of leadership of the Organization.

5. PROCEDURE FOR APPEALING DECISIONS, ACTIONS AND INACTION OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FOR CONSIDERING COMPLAINTS

5.1. Decisions, actions and inaction of the governing bodies of the Organization may be appealed by a member (members) of the Organization.

5.1.1. An initial complaint against actions, inaction or a decision of the Chair of the Board is submitted to the Board, which is obliged to consider the complaint at its nearest meeting, with the mandatory attendance of the member of the Organization who is making the complaint and of the Chair of the Board whose actions, inaction or decision are being appealed. If the complaint is rejected by the Board, a repeated complaint is submitted to the General Meeting, which is obliged to consider the complaint at an ordinary or extraordinary meeting, with the mandatory attendance of the member making the complaint and of the Chair of the Board whose actions, inaction or decision are being appealed.

5.1.2. An initial complaint against actions, inaction or a decision of a member of the Board is submitted to the Chair of the Board, who is obliged to consider the complaint within 20 working days, with the mandatory attendance of the member of the Organization who is making the complaint and of the member of the Board whose actions, inaction or decision are being appealed. If the complaint is rejected by the Chair of the Board, a repeated complaint is submitted to the General Meeting, which is obliged to consider the complaint at an ordinary or extraordinary meeting, with the mandatory attendance of the member making the complaint and of the member of the Board whose actions, inaction or decision are being appealed. A complaint requiring consideration at an extraordinary General Meeting constitutes grounds for convening such General Meeting within thirty days from the date of receipt of the complaint.

5.1.3. A complaint against actions, inaction or a decision of the General Meeting of the Organization is submitted to a court in accordance with the current legislation in force at the time such actions, inaction or decisions are appealed.

5.2. Decisions and actions (inaction) that may be appealed include decisions made within the managerial activities of the governing bodies of the Organization as a result of which:

5.2.1. The rights and/or lawful interests or freedoms of a member of the Organization (a group of members of the Organization) have been violated.

5.2.2. Obstacles have been created to the exercise by a member of the Organization of their rights and/or lawful interests or freedoms.

5.2.3. Duties have been unlawfully imposed on a member of the Organization or disciplinary liability has been unlawfully applied to that member.

6. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

6.1. In accordance with its statutory objectives, the Organization has the right to maintain international relations and carry out international activities in the manner provided for by this Charter and the current legislation of Ukraine.

6.2. The international activities of the Organization are carried out through participation in international projects and the work of international organizations, provided that they do not contradict the legislation of Ukraine and the norms and principles of international law.

6.3. When carrying out international activities, the Organization enjoys the full scope of the rights and duties of a legal entity.

6.4. The Organization:

6.4.1. organizes exchanges of delegations; organizes tournaments, competitions, conferences and exhibitions with the participation of foreign partners; and sends its representatives to participate in relevant activities outside Ukraine;

6.4.2. jointly conducts research with foreign organizations in accordance with the areas of its activities and publishes the results;

6.4.3. implements other joint programmes and projects with the participation of foreign partners and international organizations that do not contradict the current legislation of Ukraine.

7. SEPARATE SUBDIVISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION

7.1. The Organization may have separate subdivisions that are not legal entities and are established by decision of the Board of the Organization.

7.2. In their activities, separate subdivisions of the Organization are governed by the Charter of the Organization.

7.3. Heads of separate subdivisions of the Organization are appointed by the Board for a term of 3 years. Heads of separate subdivisions must be members of the Organization.

7.4. Separate subdivisions have the following powers:

7.4.1. They represent the Organization within the territory to which their powers extend.

7.4.2. They implement the statutory purpose and objectives of the Organization within the territory to which their powers extend, in accordance with the powers granted by decision of the General Meeting.

7.4.3. They carry out work to attract new members (participants) using means not prohibited by the legislation of Ukraine.

7.5. The head of a separate subdivision has the right to:

7.5.1. Adopt decisions on the use of the name and symbols of the Organization for the implementation of the objectives of the Organization.

7.5.2. Apply to the governing bodies of the Organization for assistance in implementing the objectives of the Organization.

7.5.3. Be present at meetings of the Board of the Organization (without voting rights).

7.5.4. Submit petitions to the governing bodies of the Organization.

7.6. The head of a separate subdivision is obliged to:

7.6.1. Comply with the requirements of the Charter of the Organization.

7.6.2. Comply with lawful decisions of the governing bodies of the Organization adopted within the requirements of the Charter of the Organization.

7.6.3. Prevent actions aimed at violating the honour and dignity of members (participants) of the Organization.

7.7. The activities of a separate subdivision may be terminated by closing it by decision of the Board of the Organization.

7.8. The Organization notifies the authorized state registration body of the closure of a separate subdivision in accordance with the requirements of the current legislation of Ukraine.

7.9. Property and funds assigned to a separate subdivision, after termination of its activities, are transferred directly to the administration of the Board until the General Meeting of the Organization adopts a decision on the distribution of the property and funds.

8. PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING BY THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ITS MEMBERS

8.1. The General Meeting and the Board of the Organization report on their activities to the members of the Organization at least once a year.

8.2. At the end of each calendar year, the Chair of the Board of the Organization reports to the members of the Organization at the General Meeting on the work performed during the year.

9. FUNDS AND PROPERTY OF THE ORGANIZATION

9.1. The Organization is a non-entrepreneurial society. For the implementation of its programme and statutory purposes and objectives, the Organization may own funds, securities, property and non-property rights, tangible and intangible assets, equipment, transport, other means and property, the acquisition of which is not prohibited by the current legislation of Ukraine.

9.2. The Organization independently exercises the rights of possession, use and disposal of its property, funds, property rights and non-property rights through its statutory bodies within the limits of their competence.

9.3. The property of the Organization consists of funds or property received free of charge or in the form of non-repayable financial assistance or voluntary donations; contributions of members of the Organization; passive income; grants or subsidies from the state or local budgets and from state targeted funds; financial support for programmes (projects, activities) of the Organization financed from the state and local budgets; proceeds from fulfilment of a state order; charitable, humanitarian and technical assistance, including assistance under international treaties of Ukraine; assets acquired as a result of the entrepreneurial activities of legal entities (companies, enterprises) established by it; income from the principal activities of the Organization in accordance with this Charter and the legislation; and property acquired using its own funds.

9.4. Income (profits) or property of the Organization, or any part thereof, may not be distributed among its founders (participants), members of the Organization, employees (except remuneration for their work and accrual of the single social contribution), members of the governing bodies, or other persons related to them.

9.5. Income (profits) and property of the Organization are used exclusively to finance expenses for the maintenance of the Organization and the implementation of the purpose (goals and objectives) and areas of activity defined by this Charter.

9.6. The Organization is liable for its obligations with all property owned by it. The Organization is not liable for the obligations of its members. Members are not liable for the obligations of the Organization unless otherwise provided by law.

9.7. The Organization is obliged to maintain accounting records and statistical, tax and financial reporting, to be registered with the fiscal service authorities, and to pay taxes and fees to the budget in the manner and amounts prescribed by law. The Organization is obliged to retain for at least five years all necessary accounting documents relating to domestic and international transactions.

9.8. State supervision and control over the Organization’s compliance with the law are exercised by executive authorities and local self-government bodies in the manner prescribed by the legislation of Ukraine.

10. PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE CHARTER

10.1. The procedure for amending the Charter is determined by the Charter and the current legislation of Ukraine.

10.2. Amendments to this Charter are approved by decision of the General Meeting if no fewer than three quarters of the members of the Organization present at the General Meeting vote in favour. The authorized registration body shall be notified of amendments made to the statutory documents.

11. TERMINATION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION

11.1. The activities of the Organization are terminated by a decision of the Organization adopted by the General Meeting, through self-dissolution or reorganization, or by a court decision prohibiting (compulsorily dissolving) the Organization.

11.2. Termination of the activities of the Organization having the status of a legal entity results in termination of the legal entity.

11.3. The Organization has the right at any time to adopt a decision to terminate its activities (self-dissolution).

11.4. A decision on self-dissolution of the Organization is adopted by the General Meeting if no fewer than three quarters of the members of the Organization present at the General Meeting vote in favour. The General Meeting establishes a liquidation commission (or elects a liquidator), or entrusts the Board with exercising the powers of the liquidation commission (liquidator) to carry out termination of the Organization as a legal entity, and also adopts a decision on the use of the funds and property of the Organization following its termination in accordance with the Charter.

11.5. Reorganization of the Organization is carried out by decision of the General Meeting, if no fewer than three quarters of the members of the Organization present at the General Meeting vote in favour, by way of accession.

11.6. The procedure and legal consequences of termination of the activities of the Organization through self-dissolution, reorganization or prohibition (compulsory dissolution) of the Organization are determined in accordance with this Charter and the current legislation of Ukraine.

11.7. If the Organization is terminated as a result of its liquidation (self-dissolution or compulsory dissolution) or reorganization (accession), its assets shall be transferred to one or more non-profit organizations of the relevant type or credited to budget revenue.

11.8. If a decision is adopted to prohibit the Organization, the property, funds and other assets of the Organization shall, by court decision, be transferred to the state budget.