(Update 05.04.2008)

Non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal entity

Charter of the International Research Center for Environmental Protection

• General provisions

 

• International Research Center for Environmental Protection (hereinafter - "Center" or "Organization") is a non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal entity, which

It is registered and operates according to the legislation of Georgia and the given charter Accordingly.

• Full name of the organization in Georgian: International Environmental Protection Research Center", abbreviated as "GDSKS". Full name of the organization in English:

International Center for Environmental Research, abbreviated as ICFER. The organization is third In relations with the parties, he can use the name in English or his
Abbreviated forms.

• An organization is a membership-based association that operates on the principle of self-government.
• The organization, depending on its goals, is created for an indefinite period and It operates both in the entire territory of Georgia and abroad.
• The organization acquires the rights of a legal entity in accordance with the law from the moment of registration.
• The organization has settlement and other types (including currency) Accounts. It also has other requisites of a legal entity. with third parties

In a relationship, an organization may, but is not obligated to, use a seal.

• The organization owns private property and is authorized to implement own property and non-property rights, assume obligations and exit

as a party in court.

• The organization is authorized to establish branches, departments or Representations on the territory of Georgia and abroad. also,

The organization can establish other legal entities according to the rules established by law with protection.

• The organization is authorized to represent and protect its members Legal and Organizational Interests State and

in public bodies.

• The organization is not responsible for the obligations of its members. Members do not lose to answer the obligations of the organization.
• The organization can (has the right to) join any type of non-business in a local or international organization.
• The legal address of the organization is: Georgia, 0107, Tbilisi, Chavchavadze Avenue No. 12, 3rd floor, apartment 9.
• The actual location of the organization is: Georgia, St. Tbilisi, Kostava st. #47, 6th floor.
• The website address of the organization is: www.icfer.org

 

1.15 The e-mail address of the organization is: info@icfer.org

• Goals and objectives of the organization

 

• The purpose of the organization is to promote environmental activities of society Democratic involvement in the country's political, economic and social

In the process of development, citizens and citizens, public, private and non-business by promoting dialogue between institutions, as well as on information and
Providing access to capacity building, advocacy and By developing network contacts.

• The tasks of the organization are:

• to promote community involvement in environmental activities;

 

• To facilitate the participation of citizens in the decision-making process both at local and central level;
• to facilitate the democratic conduct of elections;

• to promote the protection of human rights;

 

• develop and promote civic initiatives;

• To increase women, youth, disabled

 

Involvement of persons with disabilities and minorities in democratic processes;

• Provide space for various civic activities for discussions;
• To make available modern technologies and information resources.

• In the process of implementing its own goals and objectives, the organization protects the following principles:
• neutrality with respect to political parties and business interests;

• Equality, diversification and equal opportunities in society excluded for all groups;
• transparency and openness;

• partnership, communication and collegiality;

• integrity, respect and fairness;

• high quality standard;

• Upholding the organization's mission and principles.

 

• Forms of organization activity

• In order to achieve its statutory goals, the organization carries out the following activities Activities: organization of thematic discussions, research, information sharing,

Protection of rights, establishing contacts, increasing opportunities, as well as others Activities that are not prohibited by law and promote the organization implementation of goals and objectives.

• The organization can carry out supporting business activities,

which does not change its character as a non-entrepreneurial legal entity.

3.3 The organization can carry out consulting activities.

• The organization can attract and issue grants.

 

• Organization membership and acceptance as a member

• The organization has members. The founders of the organization are at the same time Members of the organization, unless otherwise provided for in this charter.

Organization members and founders enjoy equal rights.

• In addition to the founders, members of the organization can become members of the organization Employee or member of organization non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal

 

A person's co-worker, as well as a non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal entity or another An individual who shares the organization's goals. Not a member of the organization
It can become a legal or physical person, which represents political Party, is affiliated with it or is a political official, public
An official, cleric or family member of an employee of the organization.

• The legal entity member of the organization is represented at the general meeting of members by the authorized representative (director) or the director as appropriate

as a trusted person.

• The procedure for admission to membership in the organization is established by the board, and the procedure for admission to membership is established

The issue will be decided by the general meeting of members at the nearest session.

• The register of members of the organization is maintained by the executive director.

 

• Termination of membership of the organization

• The authority of the member of the organization provided for in this article is terminated Once the basics are in place:
• based on own statement;

 

• A member is recognized as incapacitated by a court decision when appointing the liquidation of a legal entity;
• According to the court decision, he is missing without a trace in recognition;
• by the decision of the court when declaring him dead;

• of the requirements stipulated in clause 4.2 of the present charter in violation;
• at death.

 

• The natural person who became a member of the organization as a member of the organization An employee of a non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal entity terminates his membership from the moment when he is no longer employed by such a legal entity.
• The issue of expulsion of a person from the membership of the organization is decided by the general meeting of members.
• Rights and duties of members of the organization

• A member of an organization or a non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal entity In this case, his authorized representative has the right to:
• To participate in the work of the general meeting of the organization and enjoy one vote by right;
• to choose and be elected to the governing bodies of the organization;

 

• To participate according to qualifications and abilities in the program activities of the organization;
• to participate in board meetings with the right of deliberative vote;

• Get information about the organization head

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and from individuals about the activities of the organization;

• In accordance with the goals of the organization, within the scope of the opportunity, to benefit with the information and material-technical property of the organization

means.

• A member of the organization shall:

 

• Follow the organization's charter, bylaws and governing bodies Decisions made;
• to take care of the dignity, authority and property of the organization;

• to participate in the activities of the organization according to the possibilities;

 

• To be guided by the goals of the organization in professional activities and with the norms of professional ethics.
• Structure of the organization and governing bodies

• The management and control bodies of the organization are:

 

• general meeting of organization members;

• Board and its chairman;

 

• Executive Director of the organization.

• It can be defined as temporary or permanent within the organization A committee should be formed to carry out the functions.

 

• General meeting of members

• The supreme governing body of the organization is the general meeting of the organization's members, which is convened by the board at least once a year and is held every year

in the first week of November.

• To include the issue of charter changes in the agenda of the general meeting of members It is decided by the board, except for the cases when the project of amendments and additions It was presented at the request of 1/3 of the members of the organization.
• The general meeting of members is authorized if 2/3 of the members attend it.

 

• The general meeting of members makes decisions in the presence of ordinary people By the majority, unless otherwise stipulated by the statute or law.
• Each member has one vote. Sound transmission is not allowed.

• Participation in the general meeting is allowed through telecommunications.
• Attendance of members at the general meeting is recorded by the executive Director.
• Powers of the general meeting of members

 

• General meeting of members:

• 2/3 of the present members adopt the charter of the organization and make changes to it;

 

• By secret ballot, the relative majority of the attendees elects the board members. members. In case of an even split of votes, an additional tie-breaking vote is held Among the candidates with votes;
• examines and approves the activity and financial reports of the organization;

• A simple majority of the present members approves the one presented by the board strategic directions of the organization's activities;

 

• of members present about;

2/3 takes the decision to reorganize the organization

• of members present

 

takes a decision by 2/3 organization
about self-liquidation;

• A simple majority makes a decision on the membership of a person's organization Admission and expulsion from membership.
• An extraordinary general meeting of members will be convened by the board of the organization:

 

• on his own initiative;

• At the request of the executive director or 1/4 of the members of the organization, such No later than 1 month after submitting the request.
• Board

 

• The governing body of the organization is at least three (3) and not more than five (5) Board consisting of members.
• Any member of the organization can be nominated as a member of the board There is no independent natural person who does not represent a political party affiliated with it and is not a political official, civil servant,

A clergy person, or an employee of the organization or the family of an employee of the organization member. Board membership of another individual (including independent
candidate) can be nominated by the executive of the organization

The director, the board, or 1/5 of the members. Self-nomination can be board membership to any member of the willing organization. The CEO cannot be the same
to be a member of the board.

• To the members of the board from the members of the organization or defined by the charter If the criteria are met, a physical person who is not a member of the organization

The members are elected by the general assembly for a term of two (2) years. Board initial

Two members from the composition shall be elected for two (2) years, one member for three (3) years. per year, one member in four (4) years and one member in five (5) years.
The order of selection of members from the original composition of the board is determined With the drawing of lots held at the first meeting of the board.

• A person may be elected as a board member for two consecutive terms.

• A person who is not present at the general meeting can be elected as a member of the board at the meeting, if there is his prior consent to be elected as a member of the board.
• Board meetings are held at least once in three (3) months. An extraordinary session will be convened at the initiative of the chairman of the board or the executive director of the organization, or

At the request of three (3) members of the Board.

• The board is authorized if more than half of the members attend the meeting.

 

The decision is made by the majority of those present, unless otherwise provided by the charter provided for. Board members and territorial and others of the organization
Heads of structural units of the date and day of the board meeting

They will be informed about the order at least two (2) weeks before the session, and out of turn In case of convening the meeting - immediately after the convening.

• The activity of a member of the board for contribution to the activity of the board will be reimbursed. It is possible to reimburse their expenses which

It is related to the participation in the meetings of the board and the organization with the activity.

• Telecommunications are allowed to participate in the board meeting by means of
• The executive director participates in the meetings of the board with the right to vote without.
• Board:

• Two (2) of the board members elect the chairman of the board by secret ballot. for a term of one year, with the right to re-election for an additional term of two (2) years;
• convenes and conducts the general meeting of members. Meeting date and agenda It informs the members of the organization at least 1 month before the extraordinary meeting in case, immediately after convening the session.
• The draft of amendments and additions to the charter of the organization by the general membership submits to the meeting one (1) month before the meeting, except 8.2. and 9.2.

The executive director will review the information within one month dismissal and appointment of a new executive director for a new term the issue.

• Executive Director:

• Acts on behalf of the organization and represents it to third parties in a relationship;
• implements the organization's policy;
• He submits financial and other information to the board about the activities performed once in 3 months

reports;

• Disposes the financial funds of the organization in accordance with the rules established by the board material resources and is responsible for their correct use. signs the appropriate

official and financial documentation;

• Conducts and directs fundraising activities relations with donor organizations;
• signs contracts with projects/programs on behalf of the organization on related issues;
• represents the interests of the employees of the board and the general assembly of members in front of
• Leads the work of the board with the members of the organization and those wishing to become members

in the manner established by;

• Performs all the functions that serve the organization's goals and objectives tasks and does not belong to the competence of the general assembly and/or board.
• An employment contract is signed with the executive director Chairman of the Board.
• Determines and approves the organization's full-time staff Salary rates, as well as part-time staff, consultants

and rules related to the remuneration of contractors;

• In addition to the grounds provided in Article 11.3, the Executive Director The grounds for early termination of the authority are:
• Personal Statement;
• by court decision recognizing him as incapacitated;
• by court decision his

recognition as missing;

• declaring him dead by court decision;
• death.
• Conflict of interest
• The executive director of the organization is not allowed to be at the same time in public service or engage in other remunerative activities other than academic and/or engage in activities that interfere with his authority

implementation, including due to incompatibility of interests.

• The executive director of the organization does not have the right to be at the same time A member of the organization's board or other such body before which

Accountable due to conflict of interest.

• Organization committee and head of the committee
• Within the scope of the organization can be temporary or permanent functions A committee should be formed for implementation.
• A committee can be formed from a working group, a deliberative body, or a board with face.
• The committee of the organization is created and its goals and functions are determined by the board at its own discretion.
• The committee is headed by the head of the committee, which consists of the members of the committee

Selects the composition of the committee.

• The head of the committee organizes the activity of the committee, represents to him at the general and board meetings of the members.
• Property of the organization and sources of financing
• The property of the organization consists of its fixed and circulating assets, as well as Other types of values required by the organization's charter

to carry out activities.