STATUTE OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
“ESTIA – DROPULL” ( SH.E.D )
ARTICLE 1 - FOUNDATION AND LEGAL BASIS
- Organization “ESTIA – DROPULL” is an independent nongovernmental, non-profit organization, with legal personality which it operates mainly in Dropull and entire territory of the Republic of Albania.
- Organization “ESTIA – DROPULL” is an organization with a non- political membership, established freely by its founders, which has no profit purposes and it is open for cooperation to all who work for accomplishing its goals.
- Organization “ESTIA – DROPULL” operates in accordance with:
- Constitution of the Republic of Albania, Articles 46 and 48.
- Universal Declaration on Human Rights, 10 December1948.
- European Convention on Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Rome 4.11.1950.
- Civil Code of the Republic of Albania, Articles 39-53.
- Law no. 8788, Dated: 07. 05. 2001 “For Nonprofit Organizations”, as amended.
- Foundation act
- Statute of “ESTIA – DROPULL”
- Legislation in force
ARTICLE 2 - IDENTITY OF THE ORGANIZATION
- Organization “ESTIA – DROPULL” (hereinafter SH.E.D) has its logo, symbol and seal, which identifies it.
- Logo, symbol and seal of the Organization are adopted by Decision of the Board of Directors.
- Symbol and logo of the Organization are: “a house being drawn two adults holding hands with a child and under them it bears the inscription in Greek which is translated “The most warm lap”.
- The seal bears the inscription: “ESTIA DEROPOLIS” (in Greek letters), and also logo adopted by the Board of Directors.
- The person representing “ESTIA DROPULL” , in any public, private or foreign institution shall be the Honorary President of the Organization Mrs. OLLGA JANI PAGUNA.
In her absence, or delegated by the Honorary President of the Organization representation shall be by the vice President, any member of the Board of Directors or any other natural person authorized by the Honorary President of the Organization. - Organization “ESTIA DROPULL“ has the quality of a legal entity and is registered in the competent bodies of the Republic of Albania for the registration of civil organizations and associations.
- Organization “ESTIA DROPULL“ shall cooperate in the interest of care and protection of rights and will help orphans, vulnerable women, single mothers, women with low incomes, women with health problems etc.In accomplishing its goals and objectives the Organization shall collaborate to all local and international corresponding associations and organizations
- On registering Organization “ESTIA DROPULL“, in the court is authorized Mrs. Gentiana Vasil Qendro.
ARTICLE 3 - FOUNDERS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Founders of the Organization are:
No | Given/Family Name | Name of father | Name of mother |
1 | Ollga Paguna | Jani | Agllaia |
2 | Llazo Joti | Mihal | Eli |
3 | Melpomeni Dhima | Koco | Vasilika |
4 | Kasjani Ngjelo | Guri | Marina |
5 | Mite Mejdi | Spiro | Kostando |
6 | Valentina Suxho | Llambi | Kasjani |
7 | Vitoria Ngjelo | Vasil | Jeorgjia |
8 | Vangjel Qirushi | Andoni | Kanella |
9 | Gentjana Qendro | Vasil | Lluiza |
ARTICLE 4 - HEADQUARTERS OF THE ORGANIZATION
- The official address of the Organization is: Vanistër – Dropull i Poshtëm, Gjirokastër, Albania.
- By Decision of the General Assembly of Members achieving its goals, Organization can open/create its branches, delegate οr appoint representative offices in other cities of Albania and abroad where it operates and implement projects.
- In creating a branch are needed at least 4 (four) members.
- The name of the Organization shall be “ ESTIA DROPULL/ name of the city – Country “
ARTICLE 5 - TERM
- Organization “ESTIA DROPULL“ is created for an indefinite term.
- Termination or limitation of its activity is made by motivated decision by the General Assembly of Members or due to the occurrence of certain force majeure as by Legislation in force.
- Social year for subsequent periods will be as the calendar year, starting from: January 1st to December 31st
ARTICLE 6 - AIM, MISSION AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITY
The organization aims to give its contributing somehow in improving the lives of orphans, sick children, those who grow up with a parent, children who grow up in families with problems and support all disadvantaged groups that belong to Greek minority in Albania.
- Increasing awareness of their role and rights in the society and families through awareness campaigns.
- Opposing all forms of violence exerted on them.
- Encouragement and involvement of women in the market economy by encouraging and cooperating with other similar organizations
- To provide assistance in food, clothing etc., for female head households with low incomes, but not only.
- Scope of activity for Organization “ESTIA DROPULL“ is:
- providing services, social support and counseling for women and children of the Greek minority helping their psychosocial and economic integration.
- fighting violence against girls, children, women, of Greek minority, providing assistance for victims of violence and negotiation in conflicts resolution.
- >MISSION STATEMENT OF “ESTIA DROPULL“ Organization is :
- represent vital and economic interests of girls, women and children, the need for the Greek minority within the territory of the Republic of Albania.
- hold meetings and discussions related to health and economic matters with all stakeholders including government and other opinion.
- protect vital and economic interests of girls, women and children in need belonging to Greek minority within the territory of the Republic of Albania.
- contribute in improving living conditions and social development of girls, women and children in need belonging to Greek minority within the territory of the Republic of Albania.
- actively be part of discussions in local levels decision-making regarding discussions related to improving living conditions and providing social assistance to girls, women and children in need belonging to Greek minority within the territory of the Republic of Albania.
- stimulating local government for social policy making in the service of this social category.
- cooperation to local public structures which activity is related to social services for persons in need.
- demand for quality participation of civil society stakeholders in drafting Public Administration Bodies acts, public administrative contracts and real acts pursuant to Administrative Procedure Code.
- effective cooperation with organizations, Centers and Foundations following protection of human rights and freedoms, governmental and local, effective fight against unemployment, poverty and violence for girls, women, children who belong to the Greek minority.
- Support of development and cooperation among homologue organizations abroad.
- organization being legitimized based on the Constitution, the law on non-profit organizations, Civil Code and Administrative Procedure Code. It is entitled to demand in any public administrative bodies, central and local government and public entities, natural and legal persons, with intention of fulfilling the objectives of the organization and shall serve for the development of its activity provided in the Statute and Decision for Registration to Tirana District Court; bodies that have to respond to these demands under powers within legal limits.
- any action that violates the Organization’s mission and the purpose of its activities as defined by this statute, it is deemed directly violation of safety and personal interest of the organization and legitimize it, making demands and claims in any public and non-public administration bodies, Courts, Prosecution office, Judicial police, Constitutional Court and the Ombudsman, in particular in the protection of natural and legal persons rights provided for in the Constitution of Republic of Albania.
- increasing awareness of minority women and girls for the role and rights in the society and families through awareness campaigns.
ARTICLE 7 - OBJECTIVES
Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” during its activity, shall have the following objectives:
- Awareness of minority women through local education activities and increase educational and economic level.
- Performing charitable, humanitarian activities.
- Increase the efforts and commitments to protect the freedom and rights of women and children of the Greek minority.
- Protection of woman’s rights, education and increasing awareness of her rights and role in family and society.
- Provide specific assistance to young people, how to use their leisure time, energy and talent in a positive way.
ARTICLE 8 - ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION
Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”, in compliance to this statute and laws in force can organize activities, such:
- Organization of charitable activities by collecting data and information on women in economic need, from any natural disaster or poverty. Assets donated by various donors will be distributed on the basis of urgent priorities.
- programs to educate women: study and identification of social, cultural, legal and economic issues, dealing with women and sensitization on the basis of governmental and non-governmental organizations about the real situation of women about problems and finding appropriate solutions for its integration in the society.
- the use of different print media and electronic media, such as newspapers, magazines, television, audio and video-tapes, the Internet, electronic mail, online information services.
- preparation of auxiliary educational programs for women who need such works.
- organizing various exhibitions and outings and wider participation in them in order to promote the goals and objectives of the organization.
- cooperation and coordination of efforts with other organizations that work to achieve similar goals.
- programs for health and sport.
- programs for community self support.
- consultations and counseling services for family, marriage and other social problems and establishing consultative offices for this purpose.
- establishing an information site on the internet, etc.
ARTICLE 9 - VISION OF ORGANIZATION “ESTIA DROPULL”
Our vision is a society of healthy individuals and community based on social services, to establish and strengthen the accountability of the individual, human dignity, moral condition and enhances the quality of life for all individuals who are subject to the activity of the Organization.
Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” will engage all potentials to achieve this vision by making quality pharmaceutical care services which will be based on good pharmacy practice.
ARTICLE 10 - GOVERNING BODIES OF THE ORGANIZATION
- The highest decision-making of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” is General Assembly of Members.
- Other executive bodies of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” are:
- Board of Directors
- Financial Supervisory Board
- President
- Vice-president
- Territorial level bodies
- In the executive bodies can be selected only members of the organization.
ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MEMBERS AND ITS POWERS
- General Assembly of Members is the highest decision-making body of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” and there cannot be less than five members.
- General Assembly meets at least 2 (twice) a year, with the participation of more than ½ of its full members convened by the President.
- General Assembly can also be extraordinary.
General Assembly makes decisions on:
General Assembly has all powers for the ordinary and extraordinary administration of the Organization in a way that can accomplish its institutional goals, and the power that gives the law and statute.
- Determining the manner of amending the statute, foundation act and internal regulations.
- Determining the areas and activity programs, and regularly supervises and controls their implementation.
- Opening branches for the Organization and appoint representatives in other cities of Albania and abroad.
- Issuing norms to regulate organizational and structural activity of the organization.
- Examine the economic, financial and administrative matters.
- Adopts the most important acts related to non-profit organization’s budget and expenditures for next year.
- Adopts financial statements submitted by the executive body, which describes in detail the material and financial resources, their uses and the assets of the organization.
- Checks case by case the financial costs made by the organization during the implementation of its activities, including those carried out for joint activities with other organizations
- Elects or appoints and dismisses members of the highest executive body.
- Establishes committees and special bodies on development of the organization activity.
- Sets rules for merge and spins-off the organization.
- Defines the way of organization legal representation.
- Defines rules on liquidation and destination of the assets after the termination of the organization.
- Adopts the admission of new members or the exclusion of existing members.
- Determination of the mass for subscriptions and the frequency of their payment deadlines.
- Establishment, distribution, merger or transformation of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” in an organization of another form by a majority of members.
- Membership of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” to other organizations and bodies, domestic and foreign.
- Decides on other matters expressly provided in law or statute.
Voting:
- General Assembly of Members takes decisions by a simple majority vote of the full members, in the presence of not less than ½ of its members.
- Decisions for amendments in the statute, dismissal, expulsion of members and merger of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”, taken with 2/3 votes of those present.
- On establishing a branch for the organization are required at least 4 (four) members.
- Voting is performed in secrecy, with the principle “one member, one vote”.
ARTICLE 12 - CONVENING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MEMBERS
- General Assembly of Members is convened by the President of the organization, which sends to the members notice on the date of Meeting, at least 15 (fifteen ) days prior to the date set for holding it.
- Call of General Assembly of Members which must include the agenda, place, date and time of the meeting, made by letter, fax, or e-mail.
- Extraordinary Meeting of General Assembly of Members must be convened by the President of the Organization, pursuant to implementation of Board of Directors Decision or by demand of at least 1/5 of the general number of full members, but however, not less than 5 full members.
- If at the time set for the meeting of General Assembly of Members are present less than e ½ of full members, meeting shall start 1 hour in delay. If the quorum is not reached, the meeting will be determined at a later date, within 30 days.
- In addition to standard meetings, is allowed the virtual form of meetings, through e-mail or the Internet, particularly in emergencies, and these meetings have the same value as regular meetings.
- Minutes of the General Assembly Meeting is signed by the holder and chair of the meeting and then must be registered in protocol.
- Decisions of Assembly are taken by a majority of the participants, these decisions are available at the following meeting, and whichever is the number of participants in it.
ARTICLE 13 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- General Assembly of Members of Organization “ESTIA – DROPULL” elects for a term of 4 (four) years, Board of Directors consisting of:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Accountant, and
- A full member.
- By the first meeting was elected Board of Directors, consisting of four members.
- Ollga Paguna
- Valentina Suxho
- Gentjana Qendro
- Llazo Joti
- Mete Mejdi
- Vito Ngjelo
- Kasiani Ngjelo
- Vangjel QirushiPresident of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” is also President of Board of Directors. At the founding meeting of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” was elected as President of the Organization and of Board of Directors OLLGA JANI PAPA PAGUNA and vice president of the Organization and of Board of Directors Mrs. VALENTINA SUXHO
ARTICLE 14 - MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Meetings of Board of Directors are held according to needs. Meetings are called by President or vice president .
- Board of Directors takes valid decisions if attended at least by its three (3) members. Decisions are taken by majority vote.
- If one member of Board of Directors does not attend 3 consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors for a period of not less than 1 (one) year, that member shall not be a member of the Board of Directors. To replace the dismissed member, Board of Directors shall appoint a new member until the next meeting of the General Assembly, where is confirmed the member elected by Board of Directors or is elected another member in the Board of Directors.
- The procedures indicated in paragraph 2 and 3 of this Article may not be applied for more than two members of the Board of Directors. In this case must be selected a new Board of Directors, which comes from the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Assembly of Members.
ARTICLE 15 - PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President of Board of Directors is obliged to:
- Call and hold meetings of the General Assembly
- Represent Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” according to the law and the Statute in all debates where it was invited as an interest group
- Run organization’s activity
- To supervise the administration in coordination with other councilors
- Take care of executing the decisions of the General Assembly of Members
- To sign administrative-accounting acts, in some cases together with the Vice President of the organization.
In case of his/her absence the functions of the President are performed by the vice President
ARTICLE 16 - POWERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board of Directors has the following powers:
- Prepares the business program and annual report and presents this to the General Assembly for approval.
- Implements decisions of the General Assembly.
- Ensures financial progress of the organization and operation of its activity in accordance with the stated purpose.
- Sets committees, organizations and forums and decides on issues of organization’s activity, except those that fall under the competence of the General Assembly.
- Represents the organization in relation to third parties and for the time that is not met shall delegate this duty to President of the Board.
- Adopts drafting of internal Regulation and ethics of organization or delegates it to the President.
- Carries out any other duty set in this statute or charged by the General Assembly of Members.
ARTICLE 17 - FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY BOARD
- General Assembly of Organization elects Supervisory Board for a period of 3 (three) years.
- Financial Supervisory Board consists of 3 (three) members and are voted by General Assembly of Members, over ½ of votes.
- Members of Supervisory Board cannot simultaneously be members of the Board of Directors.
- Financial Supervisory Board performs its function until the next Assembly.
- Members of Supervisory Board elect among them, President of Supervisory Board.
- Meetings of Supervisory Board are convened by the President of the Supervisory Board.
- First meeting, upon election of the Supervisory Board shall be convened by the elder member of the Supervisory Board.
- If a member of Supervisory Board does not attends 3 consecutive meetings of the Supervisory Board for a period of not less than 1 (one) year, he/she shall not be member of Supervisory Board anymore, and Supervisory Board elects a new member, until the next General Meeting of confirming member elected by the Supervisory Board or another member is elected in the Supervisory Board.
- The same procedure is applied if the mandate of a member of the Supervisory Board terminates under this Statute.
- Procedures indicated in paragraph 7 of this article may not apply to more than one member of the Supervisory Board.
- In this case is selected a new Supervisory Board by the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Assembly.
ARTICLE 18 - FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY BOARD POWERS
Financial Supervisory Board has the following powers:
- Supervises activity of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” defining the control strategy, case by case, having the right of investigating the accounting documents of the organization.
- Informs Board of Directors in the event of irregularities for Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” and proposes measures for their elimination.
- At the next meeting of the General Assembly, the President of the Supervisory Board holds its report for the previous year.
- Enters into relations with the other domestic and foreign bodies.
- Convenes meetings of the Board of Directors.
- Convenes and leads over the proceedings of the General Assembly.
- Proposes to the Board of Directors plans of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” activity.
- Authorizes financial activities of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”.
- Signs decisions of Board of Directors and correspondence of “ESTIA DROPULL” ORGANIZATION.
- The term of office for the president of the organization is 4 (four) years, eligible for reappointment.
- Upon completion of the mandate, the former president first elected in office, remains a board member for the remainder of the term of the collegial body.
- Performs other duties delegated by the General Assembly or board of directors.
- Where the President resign or leaves the organization for other reasons, the Board of Directors convened by Vice President meets the General Assembly to an extraordinary meeting for the election of a new president.
ARTICLE 19 - PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION
- President of the Organization convenes and chairs the General Assembly of Members.
- President of the Organization will be simultaneously the President Board of Directors.
In his/her absence, the General Assembly of Members is chaired by the vice president, in accordance with the powers set forth in this Statute. - President of the Organization represents organization in relations to third parties. If for various reasons the president is not available, the president passes this right to the Vice President, by a written document which explicitly defines the powers, having delegated the timeline of the validity of the delegation.
- Represents the organization in relation to the subjects, natural or legal persons, private or public, such as donors, or other private entities, as well as all levels of government that regulate and support activity of the organization.
President of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”, also has these rights and obligations:
- Administration of daily activity of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”, pursuant to statute, the decisions of the General Assembly, the Board of Directors and legislation in force
- Reports to the Board, whenever required
- Makes working contracts to Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” staff, using the method of open and free competition, according to criteria set by the Board of Directors
- Enters into relations with the other domestic and foreign bodies
- Convenes meetings of the Board of Directors
- Convenes and leads over the proceedings of the General Assembly
- Proposes to the Board of Directors plans of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” activity
- Authorizes financial activities of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”
- Signs decisions of Board of Directors and correspondence of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”
- The term of office for the president of the organization is 4 (four) years, eligible for reappointment;
- Upon completion of the mandate, the former president first elected in office, remains a board member for the remainder of the term of the collegial body;
- Performs other duties delegated by the General Assembly or board of directors;
- Where the President resign or leaves the organization for other reasons, the Board of Directors convened by Vice President meets the General Assembly to an extraordinary meeting for the election of a new president.
ARTICLE 20 - VICE-PRESIDENT
- Vice-president of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” replaces the President and performs the duties of the President in the absence of the latter.
- Specific powers of the vice-president of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” are defined and extended by the Board of Directors in the absence of the President, but without exceeding the powers of the latter .
- Decisions of vice-president of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” can lose their validity after their merits control to this statute by the President and Board of Directors.
- The mandate of the Vice President of the organization is 4 (four) years.
ARTICLE 21 - SECRETARY
- Secretary is responsible for documentation and administrative actions of organization.
- Secretary compiles and maintains all documents proving the organization’s activity.
- Secretary is responsible for filing and saving the seal of organization.
- Secretary keeps and files meetings protocols, of General Assembly, Board of Directors and organized by the President of organization.
ARTICLE 22 - TERMINATION OF MANDATE AND DISMISSAL
The mandate of governing members of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” starts at the end of the General Assembly Meeting session, which have chose and terminates at the General Assembly Meeting session when election of new members of directors bodies are held.
In addition to those members of the director’s bodies, who were dismissed before the end of the term. In this case they leave immediately after the decision to dismiss.
ARTICLE 23 - ACCOUNTANT
Accountant is responsible only for the finances of the organization.
Accountant carries out and registers all financial activities of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”.
Accountant suggests organization’s budget and also prepares financial reports for the Meeting of the General Assembly.
ARTICLE 24 - FUNDING RESOURCES
- Funding resources of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” shall be:
a) Subscriptions of members.
b) Quotas of participation in various activities.
c) Grants, sponsorships or gifts.
d) Donations from governmental and non-governmental institutions.
e) Voluntary contributions from members.
f) Other incomes from non-profit activities of the organization in accordance with law.In any case, the identification of these funds and drafting of relevant documents is mandatory under the legislation in force. - The incomes of the organization enter into cash register with regular documentation in two copies, one of which is stored in the organization’s finance and the other to the payer.
- The incomes of the organization enter into cash register with regular documentation in two copies, one of which is stored in the organization’s finance and the other to the payer.
ARTICLE 25 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
- Financial year:
Starts on: 01 January and ends on : 31 December.
First year starts on the date in which the Organization is legally recognized and till the end of that year, on : 31 December.
- Accounting:
It will operate in respect of the rules specified by national legislation in force.
Financial Supervisory Board uses active potential revenue, depositing into the reserve fund or invested in activities that are the subject of Organization.
- Submission of the Balance:
Annual balance is submitted to the General Assembly by Financial Board of Directors, that prepares a report for members on the financial activity of the Organization. Inventory, balance and report of the Financial Supervisory Board is made available to members, at the headquarters of the Organization, 2 (two) weeks before the meeting of the General Assembly.
- Reporting:
The organization will follow accurate reporting schemes of its economic and financial activity, where should administer and be responsible for financing, coming from third sources, whether public or private.
ARTICLE 26 - PROHIBITION ON DISTRIBUTION PROFITS
- Profits accomplished by Organization “ ESTIA DROPULL” activity shall be used exclusively for the implementation and expansion of organization activity scope, in accordance with the purpose of its establishment;
- Distribution of profits during Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” activity is prohibited.
- Any contrary action is invalid and causes responsibility pursuant to law.
ARTICLE 27 - FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
- Assets management of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” is made in accordance with the Albanian legislation in force.
- The organization has its own bank account opened with the orders of the Board of Directors and delegated to the President / Vice President of the organization.
- Board of Directors prepares detailed reports on assets management for Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” which are presented in the meeting of the General Assembly every 3 (three) months.
ARTICLE 28 - FINANCIAL ACTIONS
- Financial actions of the organization are carried out pursuant to rules set by law. Board of Directors of Organization “ ESTIA DROPULL” supervises implementation of financial activities.
- The financial statements of non-profit organizations are published in accordance with the rules laid down by the legislation on accounting and financial statements.
ARTICLE 29 - MEMBERSHIP
- Membership cannot be alienated or transferred through inheritance.
- Number of members is not limited. In the organization can participate any natural and legal persons having capacity and interest to contribute in achieving its goals.
- Any member of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” will be registered in the record of the Organization. In the record will be reflected individual user data and corresponding notes will be made on different decisions that can be taken for each member.
- Members of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” are the basis and foundation of any decision-making.
- Membership to Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” is terminated:
a) Voluntary dismissal
b) By excluding through a reasoned decision of the General Assembly.
c) Death
d) Member of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” is sentenced to imprisonment by a final judgment of the court for a criminal offense.e) If by actions and misconduct damages the image and honor of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”.
f) If it violates ethical principles of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”. - Membership payment is done a year in advance.
- If a member has not paid for the preceding year, shall cease to be a member of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”.
- Re membership can be done only after payment of the remaining due.
- Membership subscription fee can be performed in three ways, cash to headquarters of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”, Order – payment and bank check. These two last methods must be addressed on Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” and deposited in the account number of the Organization.
- Members of the Organization shall be identified through the membership card which will be relevant payment records of the membership quota.
- Annual membership quota is ALL 200 per month which will be for 12 months of the year during January of the calendar year.
- Organization according to its needs can change the value of the annual quota. This change is made only by the highest body of the organization, the general meeting by more than 50% of the votes of the members present at the meeting.
ARTICLE 30 - COMPOSITION OF MEMBERSHIP
Organization membership consist of :
- Natural or legal persons, by full rights and obligations, hereinafter referred to as full members.
- Voluntary members, natural or legal persons, within home and / or abroad, who help the organization financially and intellectually, but do not have the right to vote and the obligation to pay Quotas.
ARTICLE 31 - MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE
- Membership in the organization is voluntary.
- Any individual, major and by full legal capacity to act, may apply to become a member in Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”.
- To become a member initially persons, wishing to join the membership must fill a form which contains data verifying the statute of applicant and his/her recognition to Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” The right to prior approval of applications for membership is to the Governing Board, whose decisions are adopted in final form by the General Meeting.
- After membership, these people have to pay the membership fee, which is determined by the General Meeting and to register as members, according to a predetermined register in this function.
ARTICLE 32 - CRITERIONS
- Full member of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” can be anyone, besides the conditions provided for by Article 22 of the Statute, meets the following criteria:
- Recognizes the Organization Statute;
- Has turned 18 (eighteen) years old and has full capacity to act.
- General Meeting can determine the other specific criterion on granting the status of full member.
ARTICLE 33 - RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS
Rights and obligations of full members of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” are:
- Respect and preserve the application of the Ethics Code ;
- Takes part in the sessions and the decision taking of the General Assembly;
- Elect and is elected to the governing bodies of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”
- Take action to convene the General Assembly Meeting;
- Propose changes to the statute;
- Propose dismissal of members of governing bodies;
- Propagates activity of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”
- Participates in meeting objectives of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”
- Participates in meetings of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”
- Regularly pays quotas;
- Draft reports on Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” activity;
Any member of Board of Directors may submit his/her resignation at any time, through a written request, a request which must be submitted not less than 3 (three) months in advance.
ARTICLE 34 - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD
Every leader of the organization, during his tenure, is obliged to perform all actions in the interest of the organization and in accordance to the implementation of the statute norms, as well as actions and directions of the General Assembly of Members.
ARTICLE 35 - TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership to Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” is terminated:
- By resignations in writing by the member.
- Exclusion from the membership list due to non-payment of membership contributions.
- From entirety of behaviors and attitudes that violate the honor, dignity, image, finances and reputation of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”.
- Upon death of the member.
- The Board of Directors of the Organization proposes to exclude from the list of membership of the member, while General Meeting decided to exclude from its membership.
ARTICLE 36 - TERMINATION OF MANDATE AND DISMISSAL
The mandate of the leading members of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” starts at the end of the Meeting session of the General Assembly, which have elected and ending at the session of the General Assembly Meeting when an election of new members of governing bodies is held.
Making an exception those members of the governing bodies, who were dismissed before the end of the term. In this case they leave immediately after the decision for dismissal.
ARTICLE 37 - LICENSING
- Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” as a non-profit organization, implements or supports the purpose and object of the activity provided by the statute, is entitled to exercise any kind of lawful activity.
- When the exercise of an activity is subject to the need for a permit or license, the organization submits a request to the competent authority, which, after determining that it meets all legal requirements and procedures, provides it with the respective license or permit.
- A copy of the license or permit obtained by the organization, certified according to law, shall be deposited in the relevant register court.
ARTICLE 38 - FACILITATING AND OBLIGATIONS OF TAX EXEMPTION
Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” despite its organizational form, aims and develops activities that operates, it is exempt from tax on incomes, which derives from donations, grants, bank interest and membership quotes .
ARTICLE 39 - SUPERVISION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
- The competent state bodies are entitled to supervise Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”, regarding the implementation of Albanian legislation, social insurances, permit to operate its economic activity, contracting to exercise public and social services, as well as the fulfillment of their activities with funds from the State Budget.
- Accounting reports, drafted by Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” on using funds of donators, and financial statements are subject to taxation controls and also General Directorate for Prevention of Money Laundering whenever necessary.
- Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” is obliged to maintain tax records in accordance with rules laid down by the legislation on tax procedures in the Republic of Albania.
ARTICLE 40 - POSSESSIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Possessions of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”, include funds provided for in this statute , real estate and ownership right.
ARTICLE 41 - DISTRIBUTION
Organization can be distributed to the following reasons:
- When the number of its members is decreased to the minimum as set to article 24/2 of Law 8788, Dated: 07.05. 2001 (as amended), thus under 5 (five) members.
- When its goals are achieved or its activity has no need for continuity.
- When the organization has removed from the purpose of the statute.
- When the organization started making illegal activities or otherwise has begun to commit offenses or in other cases stipulated by Article 44 and following of Law No. 8788, Dated: 07.05. 2001(as amended).
Distribution of the organization is made:
- By decision of the General Assembly, called specifically, to over 2/3 of votes;
- By decision of the competent Court.
ARTICLE 42 - INTERNAL REGULATION
- Internal regulation sets more detailed ways of organization and functioning of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”, and its bodies in accordance to statute, procedure of the activity and internal life of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” and its relations to third parties.
- The regulation defines their measures and subscriptions for each full member.
- The regulation is adopted by the general meeting of the members.
ARTICLE 43 - PROHIBITED ACTS AND ETHICS
On the protection of social, economic and moral integrity of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” prohibits the following activities:
- The exercise of economic – financial, administrative, organizational activities and any other activities out of the jurisdiction, which includes the relevant structures unless authorized by the highest authority.
- Implementing any other economic – financial, social activity out of the norms prescribed by law, statute and acts arising from it.
- No expenditure can be made without being previously predicted in the budget and no budget can be adopted out of structures defined by Board of Directors of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”.
- Issuing or publication of personal data of members as well as data having a confidential nature, related to Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” and its activity.
- Receiving or giving loans on behalf of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL”, its structures except when this authorized by the General Assembly of Members.
- Entering into relations with third parties on behalf of Organization “ESTIA DROPULL” or its branches, for any reasons, except the president or persons authorized by Board of Directors.
- Donations or funding are not accepted accompanied with conditions that would limit its freedom of establishment and action.
ARTICLE 44 - RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
For any disputes, that may arise among Board of Directors or other struction of the Organization, are made efforts, to be resolved by consensus and mediation between them. In the contrary, those resolutions will be presented to the District Court of Tirana.
ARTICLE 45 - FINAL DISPOSIONS
For what is not stated in the statute, would then be reference to relevant provisions of the applicable legislation of the Republic of Albania and in particular the provisions of the Civil Code, Chapter, II, Point B “Organization” and the Law no. 9814, Dated: 04. 10. 2007 “On Nonprofit Organizations”, as amended.
ARTICLE 46
This statute is drafted in 4 (four) original copies in Albanian language, having an equal legal value.
Having read and having find it on regular basis, by no remarks it is signed by free and full will of the General Assembly of Members.
FOUNDERS:
Founders of the organization are
Themeluesit e shoqatës janë:
Nr | Given/Family name | Name of father | Name of mother |
1 | Ollga Paguna | Jani | Agllaia |
2 | Llazo Joti | Mihal | Eli |
3 | Melpomeni Dhima | Koco | Vasilika |
4 | Kasjani Ngjelo | Guri | Marina |
5 | Mite Mejdi | Spiro | Kostando |
6 | Valentina Suxho | Llambi | Kasjani |
7 | Vitoria Ngjelo | Vasil | Jeorgjia |