Constitution

LEVENT TENNIS CLUB ASSOCIATION BYLAWS

SECTION I
FOUNDING PROVISIONS
NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE 1 – Levent Tennis Club Association Hereinafter referred to as “Levent Tennis Club Association” (Association).

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE 2 – Akasyalı Street No:3, Fourth Levent, ISTANBUL. The Association has no branches.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE 3 – The purpose of the Association, which operates in the field of tennis, is to carry out effective activities that contribute to the social, cultural, sporting, professional, and scientific lives of its members.

SUBJECTS AND FORMS OF THE ASSOCIATION'S WORK

ARTICLE 4 – The subjects and forms of the Association's work are listed below.

4.1) To unite its members through bonds of friendship, camaraderie, and mutual understanding, and to develop social relationships based on love and respect.

4.2) To make effective contributions to the cultural, social, and moral development of its members.

4.3) To carry out activities that utilize leisure time through sports-oriented education, recreation, and relaxation; to encourage a sporting mindset and activities among members and in society.

4.4) To undertake economic initiatives to provide the resources necessary to achieve its objectives and areas of activity.

4.5) To work to ensure that the association is sufficiently recognized and maintains its reputation in the public eye in line with its objectives and areas of activity.

4.6) The association has no connection with politics. Gambling is prohibited within the association. All games that are not prohibited by law may be played.

4.7) It organizes conferences, symposiums, panels, open sessions, forums, fairs, exhibitions, bazaars, concerts, and sports competitions.

4.8) It conducts studies and research on its areas of activity through committees and advisors established within the association.

4.9) It may purchase real estate such as land, buildings, camps, clubs, premises, and social facilities necessary for its location, purpose, and areas of activity; it may establish any rights thereon, lease them, operate them, and have any construction work done on them; it may acquire movable property, securities, and rights.

4.10) Publishes brochures, catalogs, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, and books.

4.11) Organizes or arranges all kinds of trips within the country and abroad.

4.1) Produces and distributes all kinds of souvenirs, promotional, and educational items.

4.2) Carries out other activities stipulated by law to achieve its objectives and activities.

4.3) Subject to legal conditions, it may establish relations with similar associations, unions, and organizations within and outside the country and carry out joint activities. It may become a member of federations established abroad and within the country for the same purpose.

4.12) It may organize lotteries, balls, and similar social activities for charitable purposes.

4.13) It may collect donations in accordance with the Law on Donation Collection and the provisions of this main statute.

4.14) It may establish archives in accordance with the purpose and service areas of the Association. It may open a website.

4.15) It may open representative offices in locations deemed necessary to carry out its activities. Representative offices are not represented in branch or Association General Assemblies. The address of the representative office shall be notified in writing to the local administrative authority by the person or persons appointed as representatives by the decision of the Board of Directors.

4.16) It may establish a platform with other associations or with foundations, unions, and similar civil society organizations to achieve a common purpose, provided that such activities are related to its purpose and not prohibited by law, and subject to the decision of its authorized bodies.

4.17) The platform cannot be established or operate in accordance with the purposes and activities prohibited by law for associations.

4.18) It may incur debt for the purpose of achieving its objectives.

4.19) It may engage in international activities or cooperation to achieve its objectives, open representative offices or branches abroad, and establish associations or umbrella organizations abroad.

FOUNDATION AND FOUNDERS

ARTICLE 5 – It was founded on February 1, 1961, by the founders whose names, surnames, professions or arts, residences, and nationalities are listed below.

SECTION I
FOUNDING PROVISIONS
MEMBERSHIP CONDITIONS

ARTICLE 6 – Real persons who have reached the age of 18 and have the right to exercise legal capacity, as well as legal entities with legal capacity, may become members of the Association, except for those who cannot become members of the Association as specified in the relevant laws. Non-Turkish citizens may become members only if they have the right to reside in Turkey, in addition to meeting the conditions required of Turkish citizens.

If a legal entity becomes a member, the Chairman of the Board of Directors or a person appointed by him/her to represent the entity shall cast the vote. When the term of office of this person as chairman or representative ends, the legal entity shall reappoint a person to cast votes on its behalf and notify the Association accordingly.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

ARTICLE 7 – There are three types of membership in the Association.

7.1) FULL MEMBER – Members who have assumed all obligations required by Association membership and enjoy the rights and responsibilities of membership. The rights of members include being eligible for any position and voting, provided they meet the necessary conditions; their obligations include attending special and General Assembly meetings, paying dues and participation fees on time, making efforts in line with the Association's objectives and activities, and upholding the principles of maintaining the Association's positive image in society.

The membership of full members shall be suspended at their own request in the following circumstances:

1. Due to military service

2. Due to going abroad for educational purposes

Members who fall under either of these two circumstances shall have their membership suspended by a decision of the Board of Directors upon submitting a written application to the Board of Directors and providing documentation of the reason for the suspension.

If a person's membership is suspended, they must pay their accumulated debt and the dues for the year they left and the year they returned in full. During the suspension period, the member cannot attend General Assembly meetings or vote. They can only use the club's facilities as guests.

7.2) HONORARY MEMBER – Individuals who have rendered significant and important services or contributions to the country or to the Association's objectives and activities, and whose presence among the membership is deemed beneficial, may be elected as HONORARY members upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors and the approval of the General Assembly. Honorary members do not have the right to be elected to or vote in the organs, and no membership fees or annual dues are collected from them. A separate register is kept for honorary members. The records of honorary members are reviewed annually by the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors deletes the records of those deemed necessary.

7.3) GUEST MEMBER – Individuals who have rendered or may render significant services or contributions to the Association's objectives and activities may be elected as GUEST members by a decision of the Board of Directors for a period not exceeding one year. Family members are not considered family members; guest membership is granted to the individual. They do not have the right to vote or be elected.

MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURES

ARTICLE 8 – The following rules and procedures shall apply to the acceptance of candidates who meet the membership requirements into the Association.

8.1) The candidate membership form obtained from the Association must be completed, signed, and submitted to the chair of the Association's Board of Directors, presented by two full members of the Association.

8.2) Within thirty (30) days of the date of receipt of the candidate membership form by the Association Management Board, the necessary research and examination shall be carried out, and a response shall be given regarding the acceptance or rejection of the application; a letter notifying the acceptance of membership shall be sent, and the fulfillment of membership obligations shall be requested within fifteen (15) days.

8.3) After the candidate fulfills their obligations within the specified period, their identity shall be recorded in the “Association Membership Register” and a “Membership ID Card” shall be issued.

8.4) The member cannot attend the Association until the acceptance process is completed.

8.5) The request cannot be renewed until one year has passed from the date of rejection. If the application has been rejected twice, the applicant cannot apply to join the Association again.

RIGHTS TO USE THE FACILITIES

ARTICLE 9 – Full members, their specified family members, and their guests have the right to use all of the Association's facilities under the conditions set forth in the special regulations. The usage rights of persons other than full members are set out below.

9.1) FAMILY STATUS: Upon application by the spouse of a full member, their children under the age of 18 (eighteen), and the spouse of a deceased full member, these specified family members are granted family status by decision of the Board of Directors. Children under the age of 18 (eighteen) and secondary school students may use the association's facilities and participate in activities only with the permission of their parents or guardians.

Children of principal members between the ages of 18 (eighteen) and 21 (twenty-one) may become principal members by paying 1/5 (one-fifth) of the admission fee taken on the aforementioned date, in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws.

Children of full members between the ages of 21 (twenty-one) and 28 (twenty-eight) may become full members by paying 2/5 (two-fifths) of the admission fee charged on the aforementioned date, in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws.

9.2) GUEST STATUS: Persons accompanying members may use the premises and facilities. Persons entering the premises must pay the usage fees specified in the facility regulations and strictly comply with the provisions regarding the responsibilities of members.

WITHDRAWAL FROM MEMBERSHIP

ARTICLE 10 – Membership ends upon death or upon request for withdrawal. Each member is considered to have withdrawn from membership by notifying the Board of Directors in writing of their desire to withdraw. However, the financial responsibilities of these members end on the date the legal reason arises, while those of others end at the end of the accounting period in which the request for withdrawal was made, and the dues and usage fees for that period are collected in full from them.

EXPULSION FROM MEMBERSHIP

ARTICLE 11 – Expulsion from membership may occur for the reasons listed below.

11.1) Losing the right to be a member of associations and acting contrary to the provisions of the Articles of Association and Association Regulations.

11.2) Failure to pay dues for two consecutive years. Members who fail to pay are sent a registered letter to their address, specifying the payment date and requesting payment. If the member's address is unknown, this request is posted at the Association headquarters. Members who fail to pay despite the request are referred by the Board of Directors to the Ethics Committee for permanent expulsion from the Association.

11.3) To be subject to a penalty of permanent expulsion from membership.

11.4) Members who have been expelled for non-payment of dues may reapply for membership within three years of the decision date, provided they pay their accumulated debts in cash and in full.

PROCEDURES RELATED TO WITHDRAWAL AND EXPULSION FROM MEMBERSHIP:

ARTICLE 12 – Procedures related to withdrawal and expulsion from membership are set out below.

12.1) The record of a member whose membership has ended shall be immediately deleted from the “Association membership register” by decision of the Board of Directors.

12.2) If the dues, benefit shares, or debts of a member who has resigned or been expelled, other than a deceased member, remain unpaid, the Board of Directors may take legal action.

12.3) If the deceased member has a spouse, the spouse may be accepted as a family member within one year of the date of death, upon application.

12.4) Members who have been expelled from membership and persons who have been decided not to be admitted to the Association's facilities may not enter these places even as guests of a member.

MEMBERS' RIGHTS

ARTICLE 13 – Members have the following rights:

13.1) To attend regular and extraordinary meetings.

13.1) To make all kinds of administrative and technical proposals to the General Assembly and the Board of Directors.

13.2) To be eligible for election to the Board of Directors, the Board of Auditors, and the Ethics Committee.

13.3) To benefit from all the Association's facilities (subject to the conditions specified by administrative decision).

13.4) Association members have equal rights. The association cannot discriminate among its members based on language, race, color, gender, religion and sect, family, group, or class; it cannot implement practices that violate equality or grant privileges to certain members for these reasons.

MEMBERS' OBLIGATIONS

ARTICLE 14 – The duties and obligations of members are as follows:

14.1) To fulfill all commitments and obligations to the Association.

14.2) To use the Association's sports equipment, fixtures, and facilities properly.

14.3) To refrain from behavior that disturbs the peace of the Association and its members.

14.4) To refrain from behavior that is incompatible with the character and ethical rules of athletes, both inside and outside the Association building, and not to violate the rights and laws of the Association and its members.

14.5) Not to engage in any conduct that would damage the honor and reputation of the Association or undermine its moral character.

14.6) To comply with the decisions made by the responsible authorities of the Association and the provisions of the statutes.

14.7) Not to obtain any material benefit from the Association for any reason or to attempt to do so.

14.8) Not to engage in any act or behavior that is incompatible with amateurism.

SECTION III
ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR DUTIES
ORGANIZATIONS:

ARTICLE 15 – The organizations of the Association are listed below:

15.1)General Assembly

15.2)Executive Board

15.3)Audit Board

15.4)Honor Board

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

ARTICLE 16 – The Association Board meets annually in March with the participation of members. The Ordinary General Assembly begins its work at the Association's headquarters with the participation of more than half of its members.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY CALL METHODS:

ARTICLE 17 – The following methods are applied in calling the Association General Assembly to a meeting.

17.1) The Association Management Board determines the list of members entitled to participate in the General Assembly and warns members with outstanding dues to pay them no later than the day of the General Assembly meeting. Members with outstanding dues shall not participate in the General Assembly and shall not have the right to vote or be elected.

17.2) Members who will attend the General Assembly shall be summoned to the meeting by the Board of Directors in writing at least fifteen (15) days in advance, specifying the date, time, place, and agenda of the meeting and, if a quorum is not achieved at this meeting, the date, time, place, and agenda of the second meeting to be held.

17.3) For the second meeting to commence, the number of members present must not be less than twice the total number of members of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee.

17.4) If the meeting is postponed for reasons other than lack of quorum, the date, time, location, and agenda shall be announced to the members at least fifteen (15) days in advance, stating the reasons for the postponement. The postponed meeting must be held within two months from the date of postponement.

17.5) The general assembly meeting shall not be postponed more than once.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING PRINCIPLES

ARTICLE 18 – The following principles shall apply to General Assembly meetings.

18.1) Members attending the General Assembly shall enter the meeting by signing next to their names on the “List of General Assembly Members” prepared by the Board of Directors. The number of members attending the General Assembly, the quorum, and the number of votes required for decisions shall be determined by a minutes signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the secretary.

18.2) After the secretary reads the minutes stating that a quorum has been reached, the General Assembly is opened by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or a member appointed by the Chairman. A chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and two secretaries are elected to manage the General Assembly.

18.3) The items on the agenda are discussed at the General Assembly. However, it is mandatory to include on the agenda any items requested to be discussed in writing by at least one-tenth (1/10) of the members attending the meeting.

18.4) The quorum for decisions at the General Assembly is a majority of those present. However, the quorums specified in the relevant articles are required for decisions regarding amendments to the main bylaws and the dissolution of the Association.

18.5) Each member has one vote at the General Assembly and must cast their vote themselves.

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

ARTICLE 19 – The Extraordinary General Assembly shall be convened by the Board of Directors within one month at the latest, in accordance with the applications and decisions listed below, in cases of necessity outside the agenda of the Ordinary General Assembly.

19.1) A written and signed application by one-fifth (1/5) of the Association's members on the same subject,

19.2) A decision taken by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors on general matters.

19.3) A decision taken unanimously by the Audit Committee regarding the Association's accounts and transactions. Extraordinary General Assembly meetings are held in accordance with the methods and principles of regular General Assembly meetings, and only the issue that caused the meeting is discussed and decided upon.

DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

ARTICLE 20 – The General Assembly is the Association's most authoritative decision-making body, and its duties and powers are as follows.

20.1) To take the necessary decisions regarding Turkish laws and the Association's objectives and areas of activity.

20.2) To discuss and approve the work program for the working period, the annual budget regulations, and the income and expenditure schedules.

20.3) To elect the regular and alternate members of the Management, Audit, and Ethics Committees for the working period.

20.4) To review and approve the Management Board's working report, balance sheet, and income and expenditure schedules for the previous working period, as well as the Audit Committee's audit report, and to acquit the members of the Management Board and Audit Committee.

20.5) To discuss and decide on the Management Board's proposal regarding amendments to the association's main statute.

20.6) To decide on appeals against Management Board decisions regarding the expulsion of association members.

20.7) To authorize the Management Board to purchase or sell immovable property for the association.

20.8) To decide on the dissolution of the Association and the distribution of its assets.

20.9) To perform the duties specified in the laws or the Association's Articles of Association to be performed by the General Assembly.

20.10) To decide on the conditions for borrowing for expenditures exceeding 20% of the Annual Budget.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARTICLE 21 – The formation and working principles of the Board of Directors, which is the authorized management body of the Association, are set out below.

21.1) The Board of Directors consists of 9 (nine) regular members and 9 (nine) alternate members elected by secret ballot from among the members.

21.2) Alternate members shall replace any regular members who vacate their positions. If the number of Board members falls below half of the total number of members due to vacancies, even after the appointment of alternates, the General Assembly shall be convened within one month for new elections.

21.3) The Board of Directors shall serve for a term of three years, starting from the General Assembly meeting at which it is elected.

21.4) At its first meeting, to be held within one week following its election, the Board of Directors shall elect a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, a secretary, and a treasurer. The other members of the Board of Directors shall be assigned duties according to the topics and tasks to be determined.

21.5) The Board of Directors shall meet regularly every month. Extraordinary meetings may be held when necessary.

21.6) The quorum for Board of Directors meetings is five (5), and decisions are taken by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the chairperson's vote shall be decisive.

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARTICLE 22 – The duties and powers of the Board of Directors are set out below.

22.1) To implement the laws and provisions of the main statute, as well as the objectives and areas of activity, and to implement the decisions of the General Assembly.

22.2) To represent the association or to authorize one or more of its members to do so.

22.3) To lease real estate in other locations in accordance with the association's objectives.

22.4) To prepare the work program, budget regulations, income and expenditure schedules for the working period and to implement them.

22.5) To prepare the report for the previous working period, along with the balance sheet and income and expenditure schedules.

22.6) To determine the date, time, place, and agenda of the General Assembly meetings.

22.7) Establish committees to work with the Management Board in line with the objectives and work topics and make decisions regarding their reports.

22.8) Work on the preparation or amendment of the Association's Articles of Association and submit the necessary drafts to the General Assembly for approval.

22.9) Announce the decisions taken at the General Assembly meetings to the members and relevant parties.

22.10) Receive the assets from the Management Board responsible for the previous term of office, in accordance with its duties and balance sheet.

22.11) Perform the duties specified by the Management Board in the laws or the Association's Articles of Association.

22.12) Prepare regulations for the purpose of fulfilling the Association's duties.

AUDIT COMMITTEE AND INTERNAL AUDIT PROCEDURES

ARTICLE 23 – The Audit Committee, which is the Association's authorized audit body, consists of 3 (three) regular members and 3 (three) alternate members elected by secret ballot at the General Assembly from among the members for a term of three years. The Audit Committee elects a chairperson and a spokesperson at its first meeting within one week following its election. The Audit Committee meets at intervals not exceeding one year, and the quorum for meetings and decisions is 2 (two). The duties and powers of the Audit Committee are listed below.

23.1) INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE ASSOCIATION

Internal audit is fundamental to the Association. Internal audits may be conducted by the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, or the Audit Committee. The fact that an audit has been conducted by the General Assembly and the Board of Directors does not eliminate the Audit Committee's responsibility.

The Audit Committee shall whether it is operating in accordance with the objectives and work areas specified in its bylaws for the achievement of those objectives, whether the books, accounts, and records are kept in accordance with the legislation and the Association's bylaws, and whether it is audited in accordance with the principles and procedures determined in the Association's bylaws at intervals not exceeding one year. It submits the audit results in a report to the Board of Directors and, when convened, to the General Assembly.

Upon the request of the members of the Audit Committee, it is mandatory for the Association's officials to present or provide all kinds of information, documents, and records and to grant access to the management offices, establishments, and annexes.

23.1) To examine the Association's books and documents in order to obtain information about the Association's transactions and to ensure that the necessary records are kept regularly.

23.2) To audit the Association's cashier frequently when deemed necessary.

23.3) To monitor whether the Board of Directors complies with the laws, bylaws, and regulations.

23.4) To audit the regular processing of accounts and the conformity of expenditures with the budget.

23.5) To notify the Board of Directors in writing regarding any expenditures found to be deficient or irregular, as well as any actions or audits that violate the bylaws.

23.6) To prepare the report to be submitted at the end of the accounting period and have it distributed to members prior to the General Assembly.

23.7) To request the Board of Directors to call an extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly on matters deemed important within its scope of duties and authority.

23.8) To have its reports read out at the General Assembly through one of its members.

23.9) To answer questions concerning the Audit Committee at the General Assembly.

23.10) To perform other duties and exercise other powers provided for in these bylaws. The Audit Committee may perform its duties collectively or assign specific investigation and research tasks to one of its members.

FORMATION OF THE HONORARY COMMITTEE – WORKING METHOD – DUTIES AND POWERS:

ARTICLE 24 – The formation, duties, powers, working method, and disciplinary penalties of the Ethics Committee are set out below.

24.1) ELECTION METHOD: The Ethics Committee consists of 5 (five) regular members and 3 (three) alternate members elected by secret ballot from among the members of the Association for a term of three years. Alternate members join the Ethics Committee in order of the votes they received in the event of the regular members' absence or resignation. The Ethics Committee meets after the election and elects a chairperson. The result of this election is reported to the Board of Directors. The Ethics Committee only examines matters assigned to it by the Board of Directors. The Ethics Committee makes decisions by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the chairperson's vote prevails.

24.2) DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES: The Honorary Board shall:

a) Address disrespectful and offensive attitudes and behaviors among members,

b) Address disrespectful and disorderly conduct that disturbs the peace of the environment,

c) Address attitudes and behaviors contrary to general rules of etiquette, manners, and morality,

d) Actions contrary to the provisions of the association's bylaws and regulations, traditions, and decisions of the Board of Directors,

e) In a disciplinary investigation, the Board of Directors is responsible and authorized to conduct the necessary investigations and inquiries regarding a member who refuses to testify without a valid excuse and who acts contrary to the requirements of the Association and membership honor, and to make recommendations to the Board of Directors for the imposition of the penalties listed below, depending on the nature and severity of the situation.

Members are responsible for their spouses, children, and guests complying with the Association's rules, statutes, and regulations.

Members, their spouses, children, and guests may not engage in disruptive, dishonorable, or offensive attitudes and behaviors within the Association. They must behave in accordance with general morality, respect, and etiquette rules. If they fail to do so, they shall be reported to the Ethics Committee by the Board of Directors.

After conducting an investigation and inquiry regarding the spouse and children of the member, the Ethics Committee shall notify the Board of Directors in writing of its decision to impose penalties such as a warning, reprimand, or temporary or permanent suspension of use of the Association's facilities for up to one year.

The Board of Directors, upon receiving the Ethics Committee's recommendation, shall notify both the member and the person concerned in writing of its final decision regarding the member's spouse and children and shall post it on the Association's notice board for one week.

It is the member's responsibility to ensure that their family complies with the decision taken regarding themselves, their spouse, and their children.

24.3) WORKING METHOD: The Ethics Committee reviews the issues referred to it by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall notify the Ethics Committee within fifteen days to investigate, upon complaint or upon receiving information, those who have committed the acts and behaviors specified in Article 24.2 of the bylaws.

If a member fails to appear on the specified date to present their defense after receiving written notification to do so, or fails to submit their written defense to the committee within the specified time, the committee shall decide based on the case file and the evidence gathered. However, if the member fails to comply with the specified date or time, they may be granted a new date and time if they provide a valid and documented excuse that is accepted. The Ethics Committee has the authority to hear witnesses and conduct necessary investigations, either as a committee or through a reporting member. The committee hears the parties and witnesses at the Association's facilities.

A decision shall be made within ten days at the latest after the investigation is completed, and the decision shall be written with reasons. The Ethics Committee is obliged to conduct the necessary investigation and make a decision on its own initiative, even if the complainant has withdrawn the complaint.

The work of the Ethics Committee is recorded in special minutes. These minutes and the decisions to be made are written verbatim in the approved decision book and signed by the members attending the meeting.

No documents related to the disciplinary investigation may be removed from the Association's premises without the knowledge and approval of the Chair of the Ethics Committee. Every stage of the Ethics Committee's work is confidential.

24.4) DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES: The penalties to be imposed on members, upon the recommendation of the Ethics Committee and the decision of the Board of Directors, are as follows:

24.4.1) WARNING: Notification that the member has acted improperly in the premises of the Association or in their behavior towards other members, and drawing their attention to the fact that they should not do so again. The warning penalty is notified in writing. It is not announced publicly and is not recorded in the member's file.

24.4.2) REPRIMAND: Written notification that the member's words or actions were inappropriate and that they are being censured. The reprimand penalty is posted on the Association's notice board for one week and is recorded in the member's file.

24.4.3) TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF USE OF FACILITIES: This penalty consists of depriving the member of their right to enter the Association's facilities and use their amenities for a period of not less than one month and not more than one year. The penalty of suspension of use of facilities shall be posted on the Association's notice board for one week and recorded in the member's file.

Members who receive this penalty, along with their spouses and children, shall not be allowed to enter the Association's facilities, including as guests, during the penalty period.

24.4.4) EXPULSION FROM ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP: This is the permanent expulsion of the member from the Association and the deletion of their record. The decision shall be posted on the notice board for one week and the member's record shall be deleted from the Association's membership register.

Members subject to this penalty, along with their spouses and children, are prohibited from entering Association facilities in any capacity, including as guests. All ties between the member subject to this penalty and the Association are immediately severed, and if the member holds a position on any committee, their term ends immediately and automatically.

Acts and behaviors warranting this penalty include:

a) Committing serious insults and offensive acts against members, their spouses and children, guests, or Association personnel at Association premises; using or displaying weapons or firearms; making serious threats.

b) Committing acts and behaviors that seriously violate the common peace of the Association in any way.

c) Verbally, written, or physically attacking the honor of the association and its elected bodies.

d) Making false statements when applying for membership or during the membership period, failing to notify the Board of Directors of changes in one's personal record in a timely manner.

e) Tampering with votes and elections held at the General Assembly or other bodies.

f) Destroying or removing documents, books, and records belonging to the Association, or forging documents.

g) Using, spending, selling, or misusing the money, documents, and certificates provided by the Association, or other valuable documents and property with legal value, in any way for one's own or another's benefit.

24.5) EVALUATION OF PENALTIES: The Ethics Committee has the discretion to select one of the above penalties, taking into account the content of the cases referred to it, the circumstances of the parties, and, in particular, the degree of impact of the incident on the harmony and order of the Association, while observing the principles of law and justice. Taking into account aggravating and mitigating circumstances, it may impose a penalty that is more severe or less severe than the penalty determined for the act. In the event of a repeat offense, it may also consider this circumstance as an aggravating factor and impose a higher penalty.

If necessary, the Ethics Committee may recommend to the Board of Directors that the member under investigation, their spouse, and children be suspended from the Association until the investigation is completed.

24.6)FINALITY OF PENALTIES: Penalties imposed upon the recommendation of the Ethics Committee and the final decision of the Board of Directors are final, except for expulsion from the Association.

24.7) IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS: The implementation of decisions made by the Management Board upon the recommendation of the Ethics Committee and the taking of necessary measures are the authority and responsibility of the Management Board.

24.8) APPEAL AGAINST EXPULSION DECISION AND FORM: A member who has been permanently expelled must submit their appeal to the Board of Directors within one month of the decision being notified to them, to be presented at the next General Assembly meeting and included on the agenda. A member subject to a permanent expulsion decision may defend themselves in person at the General Assembly or may do so through a regular member authorized in writing. After the explanatory information provided by the Ethics Committee and the Board of Directors, the decision taken by the General Assembly on this matter by secret ballot shall be final.

COMMON PROVISIONS:

ARTICLE 25 – Members of the Management and Supervisory Boards shall be deemed to have resigned from their boards if they fail to attend three consecutive meetings without excuse or more than half of the meetings held during a working period, even if excused. The first alternate member shall be called to replace any member who resigns from the board for any reason within one week.

IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS:

ARTICLE 26 – Within 30 days following the election by the General Assembly, the Chairman of the Management Board shall notify the highest administrative authority of the location where the Association's headquarters are located, in writing, of the names and surnames, fathers' names, places and dates of birth, professions, and residences of the regular and alternate members elected to the Management and Supervisory Boards and other bodies of the Association.

SECTION IV
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
WORKING PERIOD AND BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION:

ARTICLE 27 – The Association's working period begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. The Board of Directors in office is authorized to make expenditures and payments during the period between January 1, when the budget comes into effect, and the date of its approval by the General Assembly.

ASSOCIATION REVENUES AND METHOD OF DETERMINING INITIAL AND ANNUAL DUES

ARTICLE 28 – The Association's revenues are as follows.

28.1) Admission fee: This is a one-time fee specified in each working period budget for members accepted as full members.

28.2) Annual fee: This is a mandatory fee specified in each working period budget for full members and must be paid for the duration of their membership.

The entrance and annual fees are re-determined each year by the Board of Directors.

28.3) Usage Fee: Members, their guests, and those in a position to use the Association, its premises, and facilities must pay the fee specified in the working period budget if they wish to use them.

28.4) Participation Fee: This is the amount included in the working period budget to cover project expenses for the reconstruction of the premises and facilities or for changes to the existing ones, and it is collected from the members.

28.5) Income generated from the operation or leasing of the Association's movable and immovable property and rights, as well as income from securities,

28.6) Income obtained from all kinds of publications and lottery sales, meetings, fairs, shows, concerts, sports competitions, and similar events,

28.7) All kinds of donations, bequests, and aid, and aid to be provided in accordance with the provisions of the Aid Collection Law,

28.8) Income to be obtained from partnerships and economic enterprises,

28.9) Income to be obtained from the association's assets,

28.10) Interest to be collected from those who do not pay the fees and shares specified in this article,

28.11) Other income.

METHODS AND BORROWING PROCEDURES IN INCOME AND EXPENSE APPLICATIONS:

ARTICLE 29 – The following methods shall be applied in the association's income and expenditure practices.

29.1) The entire entrance fee is collected during the membership process, and the entire annual fee is collected in April. The Board of Directors is authorized to make legal interest adjustments for late fees and shares.

29.2) Association revenues are collected with a receipt, and expenses are made with an expense document.

If association revenues are collected through banks, documents such as receipts or account statements issued by the bank serve as receipts. Receipts and expense documents must be kept for five years.

The receipts to be used for collecting association revenues are printed by decision of the Board of Directors.

The persons who will collect the association's income are determined by a decision of the Board of Directors, and a certificate of authority is issued in their name.

Receipts, invoices, receipts, and expenditure documents are kept for five years.

29.1) Invoices or receipts are obtained for expenditures related to expenses. In payments where the specified documents are not provided, an expenditure document is prepared and signed by the person making the payment.

29.4) Association Borrowing Procedures

The Association may borrow from individuals, institutions, and organizations. The Board of Directors is fully authorized to perform borrowing transactions on behalf of the Association for expenditures up to 20% of the budget approved by the General Assembly without requiring additional authorization from the General Assembly.

The Board of Directors may borrow from individuals, institutions, and organizations and may enter into debt transactions for expenditures up to 20% of the budget.

The Board of Directors must obtain additional authorization from the General Assembly for expenditures and debt transactions exceeding 20% of the budget.

BOOKS:

ARTICLE 30 – The Association shall keep its books in accordance with the principles and procedures specified in Articles 31, 32, and 33 of the Associations Law No. 5253 and the regulations issued based on this law.

These books must be certified by a notary public or the Provincial Associations Unit and used accordingly.

SECTION V
OTHER PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 31 – The association's funds are kept in banks. The amount of money required for daily operations is kept in the cash register as decided by the Board of Directors.

AMENDMENT OF THE MAIN STATUTES:

ARTICLE 32 – The association's main statutes may be amended by a decision of the General Assembly. For a charter amendment to be made at the first meeting, two-thirds (2/3) of the members must attend and approve it. At the second meeting, this majority is not required, but the number of attendees cannot be less than twice the number of the Management and Supervisory Board members. However, General Assembly decisions regarding charter amendments are taken by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of those attending the meeting.

DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION:

ARTICLE 33 – The dissolution of the Association is always possible in accordance with Article 15 of the Associations Law No. 5253 and the provisions of the regulations issued based on this article.

The dissolution of the Association shall be decided by the General Assembly. However, for this purpose, at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the General Assembly who are registered with the Association and have the right to attend the General Assembly meeting must be present. This majority is not required at the second meeting, but the votes of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present at the meeting are required for the General Assembly to decide on the dissolution of the Association. The dissolution of the Association shall be notified in writing to the local administrative authority by the Board of Directors within the legal time limit.

DEEMED TO HAVE DISBANDED:

ARTICLE 34 – The Association shall be deemed to have dissolved automatically if it loses its founding purpose and conditions, becomes insolvent, the Board of Directors can no longer be established in accordance with the bylaws, or if two consecutive regular General Assembly meetings cannot be held due to the lack of the quorum specified in Article 17.3. The determination of dissolution shall be made by the decision of the relevant civil court of peace.

Any interested party may request the relevant civil court to determine that the Association has automatically terminated.

LIQUIDATION:

ARTICLE 35 – The manner in which the property, money, and other rights of the dissolved or automatically dissolved Association shall be liquidated, as well as the principles of liquidation, shall be determined and decided by the General Assembly.

A Liquidation Committee shall be established to carry out liquidation procedures, close accounts, and determine the net assets of the Association at the time of dissolution, together with the dissolution decision.

The Liquidation Committee shall consist of three persons and shall be elected by the General Assembly. After completing the liquidation procedures, the Committee transfers the remaining assets and non-cash assets of the Association to the institutions and/or organizations specified in the General Assembly decision. If the General Assembly does not make a decision, all money, property, and rights of the Association shall be transferred by court order to the Association that is closest to the purpose of the Association and has the most members on the date of closure.

PROHIBITION ON POSSESSION OF WEAPONS:

ARTICLE 36 – Weapons shall not be kept in the Association or in the facilities and annexes affiliated with the Association.

GENERAL AUDIT:

ARTICLE 37 – Where deemed necessary, the Association may be audited by the Minister of the Interior or the local administrative authority to determine whether it is operating in accordance with the objectives set forth in its bylaws and whether it is maintaining its books and records in compliance with the law. Law enforcement officers shall not be assigned to these audits. Audits conducted by the Ministry of the Interior or the local administrative authority shall be carried out during working hours. These audits must be notified to the Association at least 24 hours in advance.

During the audit, it is mandatory for the Association's officials to present or provide any information, documents, and records requested by the officials in charge and to comply with requests to enter the management premises and annexes.

AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES:

ARTICLE 38- Unless there is a judge's decision issued in accordance with the procedure for reasons related to the protection of public order or the prevention of crime, and unless there is a written order from the civil administration official in cases where delay would be detrimental for the same reasons, law enforcement officers may not enter the Association and its annexes, conduct searches, or seize items located there.

The decision of the local administrative authority shall be submitted to the judge in charge for approval within twenty-four hours. The judge shall announce his/her decision within forty-eight hours of the seizure; otherwise, the seizure shall be automatically lifted. The judge's decision shall be communicated in writing to the Association's administrators by the local administrative authority.

ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY:

ARTICLE 39 – The Association may own real property for its residence and for its purposes and activities. Real property acquired by purchase, donation, or bequest and transferred to the Association must be reported to the Ministry of the Interior within one month of its registration in the land registry in the name of the Association.

PENAL PROVISIONS:

ARTICLE 40 – In the event of any deficiency in the provisions of the Association's Articles of Association, the provisions of the Turkish Civil Code and the Associations Law shall apply.

LACK OF PROVISIONS:

ARTICLE 41 – In the event of a lack of provisions in the Association's Articles of Association, the provisions of the Turkish Civil Code and the Associations Law shall apply.

REGULATIONS:

ARTICLE 42 – The provisions of the Association's Articles of Association shall be applied together with the following Regulations prepared by the Board of Directors.

42.1) General Accounting Regulation,

42.2) Personnel Rights Regulation,

42.3) Local and Facilities Regulation,

42.4) Operating Statute and Regulation

ENTRY INTO FORCE:

ARTICLE 43 – This main statute was adopted at the ordinary General Assembly meeting held on March 27, 2022, and entered into force.

IMPLEMENTATION:

ARTICLE 44 – The Board of Directors is authorized to implement the provisions of this Main Statute.