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Association Statutes (2023)

The association’s official governing document, approved by the General Assembly in Beja on 28 June 2023. This English translation is provided for information; the Portuguese text prevails.

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2023-06-28
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28 June 2023
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13
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NIPC
509 392 733
NISS
2 509 392 733 1
IPDJ registration
No. 156 (Youth Association)

ARTICLE 1 — Name, Registered Office and Duration

The non-profit association adopts the name Check-In – Cooperação e Desenvolvimento and has its registered office at Casa das Associações, Rua Professor Janeiro Acabado s/n, 7800-506 Beja, União das Freguesias de Beja (Santiago Maior e São João Baptista), Municipality of Beja, and is constituted as a Youth Association.

The Association has legal person number 509392733 and social security identification number 25093927331.

ARTICLE 2 — Purpose

The Association aims to:

a) Promote social and community integration;

b) Promote the development of personal, interpersonal and social skills;

c) Promote active and global citizenship and respect for human rights;

d) Promote tolerance, intercultural dialogue and solidarity among peoples;

e) Promote education and cooperation for sustainable development;

f) Promote equal opportunities and gender equality;

g) Promote study, research and the dissemination of information concerning young people, cooperating with public and private entities that seek social integration and the development of appropriate policies;

h) Develop synergies and network cooperation with other public and private organisations to develop environmental protection activities and prevent risk behaviours; and

i) Develop cooperation and solidarity among members through initiatives concerning youth issues.

j) Promote study, research, dissemination and training in cybersecurity among the youth community;

k) Develop other complementary or ancillary activities by resolution of the General Assembly.

ARTICLE 3 — Revenue

The Association’s revenue includes, in particular:

a) The initial joining fee paid by members;

b) Membership fees set by the General Assembly and supplementary contributions paid by members;

c) Income from the Association’s assets, services and social activities;

d) Gifts accepted by the Association; and

e) Grants awarded to it.

ARTICLE 4 — Governing Bodies

1. The governing bodies of the Association are the General Assembly, the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board.

2. The term of office of the governing bodies is five years.

ARTICLE 5 — General Assembly

The General Assembly consists of all members in full enjoyment of their rights.

The powers and operating procedures of the General Assembly are those laid down in the Portuguese Civil Code, in particular Article 170 and Articles 172 to 179.

The General Assembly board consists of three members: one chair and two secretaries, responsible for conducting meetings and preparing the corresponding minutes.

The General Assembly is convened by postal notice sent to each member at least eight days in advance. The notice states the day, time, place and agenda of the meeting.

Postal notice is not required when the General Assembly is convened by publishing the notice under the legal rules applicable to commercial companies.

ARTICLE 6 — Board of Directors

The Board of Directors, elected by the General Assembly, consists of seven members.

The Board is responsible for the Association’s social, administrative and financial management and for representing the Association in and out of court.

Its operation follows Article 171 of the Portuguese Civil Code.

The Association is bound by the signature of the President.

If the President is absent or unavailable, the Association is bound by the signatures of two Board members.

ARTICLE 7 — Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board, elected by the General Assembly, consists of three members.

The Supervisory Board monitors the Board of Directors’ administrative and financial acts, reviews its accounts and reports, and issues opinions on acts involving increased expenditure or reduced revenue.

Its operation follows Article 171 of the Portuguese Civil Code.

ARTICLE 8 — Admission and Exclusion

The conditions for admitting and excluding members, their categories, rights and obligations will be set out in regulations approved by the General Assembly.

ARTICLE 9 — Dissolution and Destination of Assets

On dissolution, the destination of assets forming part of the Association’s property that are not allocated to a specific purpose and were not donated or bequeathed subject to a condition will be decided by the members.

ARTICLE 10 — Members’ Rights

1) Members have the right to:

A. Participate in General Assemblies;

B. Be represented at a General Assembly by another member when unable to attend, by proxy or a simple letter of representation;

C. Request the convening of an Extraordinary General Assembly under the Statutes;

D. Examine minutes and documents relating to the financial year made available to members at least ten days before the General Assembly;

E. Elect or be elected to the Association’s governing bodies;

F. Challenge before each governing body decisions, acts or omissions contrary to the law, the Statutes or regulations;

G. Use support services for members;

H. Benefit from agreements entered into by the Association with partner organisations;

I. The preceding rights, except merely attending General Assemblies without taking part, apply only to members whose due fees have been paid.

ARTICLE 11 — Members’ Duties

1) Members have the duty to:

A. Protect the good image and reputation of CHECK-IN;

B. Comply with the Statutes, regulations and resolutions of the Association’s governing bodies;

C. Take all steps within their reach to support the Association’s development;

D. Perform offices to which they have been elected, appointed or mandated, unless a recognised impediment applies;

E. Provide the Association’s governing bodies with information requested in connection with CHECK-IN activities and the defence of its legitimate interests;

F. Notify changes of address and contact details;

G. Pay membership fees or other contributions due under the Statutes.

ARTICLE 12 — Contributions

Members’ contributions will be determined by the General Assembly or set out in internal regulations to be approved.

ARTICLE 13 — Matters Not Provided For

Matters not provided for will be decided by the General Assembly in accordance with applicable law.

The Portuguese version is the primary legal version. The English version is provided to make the information easier to understand.

Auditable record of each revision of this document, showing what changed compared with the previous version.

VersionDateStatusWhat changedApproved by
2023-06-2828 June 2023Initial version

Statutes approved by the General Assembly in Beja.

  • Association name, registered office and duration.
  • Purposes, revenue, governing bodies and members’ rights and duties.
General Assembly of Beja
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