Introduction
Article 1. General provisions
Article 2. Conditions and procedure for admission to membership
Article 3. Procedure and deadlines for paying membership fees
Article 4. Rights and obligations of members
Article 5. Procedure and conditions for leaving the organization
Article 1. General provisions
1.1. These Regulations on Membership (the “Regulations”) of the Public Organization “Hamqadam” (the “Organization”) have been drawn up in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Organization’s Charter.
1.2. These Regulations set out the procedure and conditions for admission to membership of the Organization, the deadlines for paying membership fees (where required), the rights and obligations of members, and the conditions and procedure for ending membership.
1.3. Individuals who are interested in addressing the Organization’s issues and in achieving its goals may be admitted as members.
1.4. Membership of the Organization places no restrictions on members’ main or other activities.
Article 2. Conditions and procedure for admission to membership
2.1. Citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan aged 18 or over, as well as foreign citizens and stateless persons lawfully residing in the Republic of Tajikistan, who support the Organization’s goals, accept its Charter and take a personal part in its work may become members of the Organization.
2.2. Persons wishing to become members shall submit to the Chairperson of the Board:
- an application;
- a copy of their passport.
2.3. The decision to admit a person to membership is taken by the General Assembly by a majority of the total number of members of the General Assembly, on the basis of that person’s application.
2.4. The General Assembly’s decision to admit or refuse membership is communicated to the applicant within two months of its adoption.
Article 3. Procedure and deadlines for paying membership fees
3.1. An applicant who has received a positive decision on admission to membership may pay membership fees if they wish.
3.2. Membership fees are paid by members of the Organization voluntarily and at their own discretion.
Article 4. Rights and obligations of members
4.1. Members of the Organization (individuals) have equal rights and obligations.
4.2. Under the Organization’s Charter, members, regardless of their type of membership, have the right to:
- elect and be elected to the Audit Commission and the governing body of the Organization;
- work on a permanent or temporary basis in the Organization’s committees, commissions and working groups;
- make proposals on the Organization’s activities and take part in their discussion and implementation;
- receive advisory, methodological and other assistance from the Organization;
- use the Organization’s services, support and assistance free of charge;
- take part in all of the Organization’s events;
- represent the Organization’s interests before state and other bodies, and in relations with other organizations and citizens, when so mandated by its elected bodies;
- receive information about the Organization’s activities;
- leave the Organization freely by submitting an application.
4.3. Under the Charter, members of the Organization are obliged to:
- comply with the Charter of the Organization;
- comply with and act in accordance with the Organization’s internal documents;
- take part in the Organization’s activities and help it fulfil its tasks;
- carry out the decisions of the Organization’s governing body;
- help, through their own work, to make the Organization more effective;
- take into account the decisions and recommendations of the General Assembly and the Head of the Organization in their activities;
- act on the principles of respect for fellow members and integrity, and prevent any misuse of the Organization’s property;
- refrain from actions that breach the Organization’s Charter or cause the Organization material or other damage, and from any activity that runs counter to the Organization’s goals and objectives.
Article 5. Procedure and conditions for leaving the Organization
5.1. Membership of the Organization ends upon submission of an application to the Chairperson of the Board.
5.2. Membership ends once the application has been submitted and the leadership has taken a decision.
5.3. A member is expelled from the Organization if their activities run counter to the Organization’s goals and objectives, or are aimed at restricting its rights or causing it material or moral damage.
5.4. Expulsion from membership of the Organization is decided by the General Assembly by majority vote.