All-Ukrainian Archery Federation

Statute: All-Ukrainian Archery Federation

ВФСЛ No statute 2024 OCR
Ukrainian Archery Federation (ВФСЛ)

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APPROVED

By the Decision of the Conference of the Public Organization “Archery Federation of Ukraine”

Protocol No. 4 dated 12.11.2024

STATUTE

of the Public Organization

“All-Ukrainian Archery Federation”

(new edition)

Identification code 14325409

Lviv - 2024

1. General Provisions

1.1. The Public Organization “All-Ukrainian Archery Federation” (hereinafter - the “Federation”) is an all-Ukrainian, non-profit, voluntary, independent public organization of physical culture and sports orientation, which unites athletes, coaches, referees, and other archery specialists in achieving the goals and objectives set forth in this Statute.

1.2. The Federation operates on the principles of voluntariness, community of interests, equality of members, self-governance, legality, and transparency.

1.3. The Federation carries out its activities in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine, current legislation of Ukraine, and this Statute.

1.4. The Federation recognizes the goals and principles of the Olympic movement, cooperates with the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, government authorities, local self-government bodies, public and other organizations both in Ukraine and abroad.

1.5. The Federation operates with the special status of a national sports federation based on the decision of the central executive authority in the field of physical culture and sports, and is the sole national governing body for archery in Ukraine. The Federation exercises powers regarding the development of archery delegated by the central executive authority in the field of physical culture and sports and has the exclusive right to represent this sport in international sports organizations and at international sports competitions, as well as the exclusive right to organize and conduct official international archery competitions in Ukraine, and other powers based on legislation and relevant agreements. In its activities, the Federation is guided by the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On Public Associations”, current legislation of Ukraine, this Statute, Decrees of the President of Ukraine, international treaties ratified by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and recognizes the Constitution, regulations, rules of the World Archery Federation (WA), World Archery Europe (WAE), and the statute of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (NOC of Ukraine). Decisions of the governing bodies of the Federation, issued within their competence, are binding on all its members.

1.6. The Federation acquires the status of a legal entity from the moment of state registration, possesses separate property, has an independent balance sheet, seal, stamps, letterheads with its name, its own symbols, accounts, including foreign currency accounts, in banking institutions. The symbols of the Federation are registered in the manner prescribed by law.

1.7. The Federation carries out its activities throughout Ukraine and has all-Ukrainian status.

1.8. The working language of the Federation is Ukrainian.

1.9. Location of the Federation: 01061, Ukraine, Kyiv, 42 Esplanadna Street.

1.10. Name of the Federation in Ukrainian:

  • 1.10.1. full: Public Organization “All-Ukrainian Archery Federation”;
  • 1.10.2. abbreviated: PO “VFSL”.

1.11. Name of the Federation in English:

  • 1.11.1. full: “UKRAINIAN ARCHERY FEDERATION”;
  • 1.11.2. abbreviated: “UAF”.

2. Purpose (Goals), Areas of Activity and Tasks of the Federation

2.1. The main purpose (goal) of the Federation’s activity is the development of archery in Ukraine, satisfaction and protection of the legitimate social, economic, sports, and other common interests of its members.

2.2. The Federation has the following areas of activity:

  • 2.2.1. promoting the role of physical culture and sports in the comprehensive and harmonious development of the individual, strengthening the health of citizens, and forming a healthy lifestyle;
  • 2.2.2. promoting the development and implementation of archery development programs in Ukraine, improving the training system for highly qualified athletes, and their successful performance at international competitions;
  • 2.2.3. promoting the development of the Olympic movement in Ukraine;
  • 2.2.4. promoting the development of adaptive sports, creating conditions for training athletes with special needs, organizing specialized competitions, providing access to necessary equipment, and supporting the integration of such athletes into the international sports movement;
  • 2.2.5. providing organizational and methodological assistance to the Federation’s separate divisions and public organizations of physical culture and sports orientation at all levels in attracting the population to archery;
  • 2.2.6. promoting the establishment and development of cooperation, fruitful interaction, and mutual understanding among the Federation’s members.

2.3. To implement its areas of activity, the Federation, in accordance with the procedure established by law:

  • 2.3.1. promotes strengthening the authority and increasing the prestige of Ukrainian sports on the international arena;
  • 2.3.2. ensures compliance with the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Code, participates in the fight against the use of prohibited substances and procedures in sports;
  • 2.3.3. develops and implements measures for generalizing and disseminating best practices of coaches, referees, and other archery specialists in Ukraine and abroad, as well as achievements in the field of science;
  • 2.3.4. organizes: training camps, competitions, and other events among Federation members, promotes the preparation of the Olympic reserve and the development of elite sports;
  • 2.3.5. implements measures for the development and strengthening of ties with the World Archery Federation and corresponding national organizations of other countries;
  • 2.3.6. develops and strengthens its material, technical, and financial base;
  • 2.3.7. promotes the organization of training and professional development of archery specialists who are Federation members;
  • 2.3.8. carries out fair selection and formation of the national team for international competitions, European and World Championships, and Olympic Games;
  • 2.3.9. carries out publishing activities, establishes and/or becomes a member of media, creates film and video materials on issues of the Federation’s statutory activities;
  • 2.3.10. participates in organizing and conducting scientific and practical conferences, seminars on issues of the Federation’s statutory activities;
  • 2.3.11. participates in planning, preparing, and conducting archery sports events among Federation members;
  • 2.3.12. acts as a participant in civil law relations, acquires property and non-property rights;
  • 2.3.13. develops and approves the calendar plan of sports events, ensures their preparation and conduct;
  • 2.3.14. carries out, in the manner prescribed by current legislation, necessary business activities directly or through the creation, in the manner prescribed by law, of legal entities (companies, enterprises), if such activities correspond to the purpose (goals) of the Federation and contribute to their achievement;
  • 2.3.15. promotes the preparation of international-level athletes who are Federation members, their successful performance at the Olympic Games, World and European Championships, and other competitions;
  • 2.3.16. ensures the implementation of uniform disciplinary practice for all Federation members;
  • 2.3.17. considers it its duty to fight against any forms of violence and discrimination in sports against any organization or person on racial, religious, political, gender, or other grounds, which is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic movement, to act in the spirit of mutual understanding, friendship, solidarity, and fair play;
  • 2.3.18. opposes any political or commercial abuse of sports or athletes;
  • 2.3.19. nominates athletes, coaches, and other specialists who are Federation members for awards, incentives, and honorary titles;
  • 2.3.20. organizes the production of official, award, and commemorative attributes, souvenirs, advertising, and other Federation products;
  • 2.3.21. uses other forms of activity that do not contradict current legislation and this Statute.

2.4. To achieve the statutory goal and fulfill statutory tasks, the Federation seeks and accumulates funds and additional resources to finance its activities.

3. Members of the Federation, Their Rights and Obligations

3.1. Membership in the Federation is built on the principles of voluntariness and is individual. The Federation also provides for honorary membership, which is acquired in accordance with the norms of this Statute.

3.2. Members of the Federation may be citizens of Ukraine, foreigners, and stateless persons legally residing in Ukraine who have reached 14 years of age and who recognize the principles, purpose, areas of activity, and Statute of the Federation, and timely pay membership fees.

3.3. Admission of new members to the Federation is carried out through separate divisions or directly to the Federation based on an application addressed to the President of the Federation or the head of the Federation’s separate division (if established), by decision of the Presidium, which is made within one month from the date of submitting the relevant application.

3.4. The Presidium has the right to refuse to admit a person to the Federation. The Presidium has the right to delegate the right to admit members to the Federation to the Federation’s separate divisions.

3.5. The Presidium of the Federation may confer the title of honorary member of the Federation on any person who has outstanding merits before Ukrainian archery.

3.6. An honorary member of the Federation, at their request, may participate in the work of the Conference and Presidium of the Federation with an advisory vote.

3.7. Members of the Federation have the right to:

  • 3.7.1. participate in the Federation’s activities;
  • 3.7.2. elect and be elected to the governing and control bodies of the Federation;
  • 3.7.3. receive complete and reliable information about the Federation’s activities, material, methodological, and consultative assistance from the Federation, apply to the Federation’s bodies with inquiries and proposals on issues related to the Federation’s activities, and receive responses;
  • 3.7.4. participate in sports, educational, methodological, and other events conducted by the Federation on the terms and in the manner determined by the Federation’s regulatory documents;
  • 3.7.5. freely leave the Federation upon their own written application;
  • 3.7.6. appeal decisions, actions, and inaction of the Federation’s governing bodies, submit applications, objections, and complaints about their decisions to the Presidium and demand consideration of complaints and applications at the General Meeting, appeal Conference decisions to the court.

3.8. Members of the Federation are obliged to:

  • 3.8.1. actively promote the development of archery in Ukraine;
  • 3.8.2. comply with the requirements of this Statute and the Federation’s regulatory documents in their activities;
  • 3.8.3. implement decisions made by the Federation’s governing bodies;
  • 3.8.4. cooperate with the Federation on all issues related to organizing competitions;
  • 3.8.5. timely pay entrance, membership, and other fees;
  • 3.8.6. comply with disciplinary requirements and rules for resolving disputes provided by the Federation’s regulatory documents.

3.9. Membership in the Federation may be terminated by decision of the Presidium on the basis of:

  • 3.9.1. an application for withdrawal from the Federation submitted to the Presidium of the Federation; voluntary termination of Federation membership occurs from the date of submission of such an application and does not require additional decisions. From the same day, the Federation member’s tenure in any elected positions in the Federation is terminated, except in cases expressly provided for by the Statute;
  • 3.9.2. decision of the Presidium of the Federation or the governing body of the Federation’s separate division (if created) in case of violation of the provisions of the separate division or this Statute;
  • 3.9.3. failure to comply with decisions of the Federation’s governing bodies or its separate division, committing unethical actions against individual members of the Federation or its separate division (if created), or acting within the framework of current legislation, of a separate division in executive authorities, public and international organizations;
  • 3.9.4. failure to fulfill obligations related to participation in the Federation’s activities, causing damage to the property of the Federation, separate division, or acting within the framework of current legislation, its separate division (if created);
  • 3.9.5. death of a Federation member.

3.10. The provisions of clause 3.9.1. of the Statute do not apply to Federation members elected to the positions of President of the Federation or First Vice-President of the Federation.

4. Structure and Governing Bodies of the Federation

4.1. The governing bodies (management bodies) of the Federation are: the Conference, the President, and the Presidium.

Officials of the Federation are elected by the Conference for a term not exceeding four years. In case of expiration of the term of office of officials elected by the Conference, their powers are extended until the election of new persons to such elected positions. The governing bodies of the Federation regularly report to the Federation’s members at the Conference or in any other manner, including by publishing relevant activity reports.

The governing bodies of the Federation may make decisions on any issues of the Federation’s activities within their competence. Meetings (sessions) of the Federation Conference may be held either with the direct participation of members (their authorized representatives) or through remote (internet) communication means that allow all participants of the meeting of the relevant governing body to hear and see each other simultaneously.

The decision on the form of holding such a meeting (session) is made by the Presidium and communicated to delegates from Federation members and/or its separate divisions (if created) no later than 10 days before the scheduled date of the Conference meeting (session). The meeting (session) of the Conference is documented in minutes. If the meeting (session) was held using remote (internet) communication means, the minutes are signed by the chairman and secretary of such meeting within 15 days from the date of the Conference. If the meeting of the Federation’s governing body was held using remote (internet) communication, the minutes must specify which computer program was used for the meeting.

4.2. The highest governing body of the Federation is the Conference (hereinafter - the “Conference”), which consists of delegates from Federation members and/or its separate divisions (if created), and which is convened as necessary, but not less than once every four years. The Conference has the right to make decisions on any issues of the Federation’s activities, including those within the competence of the Presidium.

4.3. The number and/or candidates for delegates to the Conference are determined by the Presidium from Federation members and/or its separate divisions (if created) before the relevant Conference. The Presidium is authorized to delegate the selection of delegates to the Conference to its separate divisions (if created).

The Conference is considered competent (has a quorum) if at least 2/3 of the number of delegates established by the Presidium for the relevant Conference are present (participate).

4.4. An extraordinary Conference is convened at the initiative of the Federation’s Presidium, or 1/10 of the Federation members, or at the request of the Federation’s Audit Commission.

4.5. The Conference, within its powers:

  • 4.5.1. determines the main directions of the Federation’s activities;
  • 4.5.2. approves the Federation’s Statute, makes amendments to it;
  • 4.5.3. elects for a term of four years and has the right to early recall the President, Vice-Presidents (including the first), members of the Federation’s Presidium, and the Federation’s Audit Commission;
  • 4.5.4. determines the numerical and personal composition of the Presidium members and the Federation’s Audit Commission, appoints their members for a term of four years;
  • 4.5.5. elects for a term of four years and has the right to early recall the head of the coaches’ council, head of the judges’ collegium, head of the athletes’ commission;
  • 4.5.6. hears reports of the Presidium, President, Audit Commission of the Federation, and other bodies of the Federation;
  • 4.5.7. resolves issues on reorganization or liquidation of the Federation;
  • 4.5.8. delegates to the Presidium powers to manage the Federation’s funds and property;
  • 4.5.9. elects (appoints) persons engaged in the development of sports activities to achieve the Federation’s goals and objectives;
  • 4.5.10. considers and resolves any other issues of the Federation’s activities.

4.6. Unless otherwise determined by the Conference, the chairman of the Conference is the President. An official protocol is kept at the Conference meeting, which is maintained by the secretary elected from among the delegates present.

The agenda of the Conference may be changed by the Conference itself, as the highest governing body of the Federation, if such a proposal receives at least 3/4 of the votes of the delegates present.

Decisions on amending the Federation’s statute, alienation of the Federation’s property for an amount constituting fifty percent or more of the Federation’s property, liquidation (self-dissolution) or reorganization of the Federation are made by at least 3/4 of the votes of delegates from the number of delegates present at the Conference. Decisions on all other issues are made by a simple majority vote of delegates participating in the Conference. By a decision of at least 3/4 of the votes of the delegates present at the Conference, a different procedure may be established for making binding decisions adopted within the relevant Conference, subject to compliance with the requirements for decisions for which the law establishes a minimum number of votes for making the relevant decision.

Conference decisions take effect from the moment of adoption, unless otherwise provided, and are binding on the Federation’s governing bodies, its officials, separate divisions, and members (delegates) of the Federation.

By a decision of a simple majority of votes of the Conference delegates, voting during the election of the Federation’s governing bodies may be either secret or open. Voting at the Conference is conducted openly unless the Conference has made a different decision.

The minutes (decisions) of the Conference are signed by the delegates who participated in the Conference, or persons authorized by them, or by the chairman and secretary of the Conference.

4.7. The governing body of the Federation in the period between Conferences is the Federation’s Presidium (hereinafter - the “Presidium”). The numerical and personal composition of the Presidium is elected and approved by decision of the Conference. The personal composition of the Presidium may be approved either as a single list or by voting for individual candidates.

4.8. The Presidium of the Federation includes:

  • 4.8.1. President of the Federation;
  • 4.8.2. Vice-Presidents of the Federation, including the first Vice-President;
  • 4.8.3. Federation members elected by the Conference of the Federation - as necessary.

4.9. Presidium meetings may be held using remote (internet) communication means that allow all Presidium members to hear and see each other simultaneously. When holding a Presidium meeting using remote (internet) communication means, the same decision-making rules apply as for in-person meetings.

4.10. The Federation’s Presidium:

  • 4.10.1. ensures the fulfillment of tasks and functions defined by the Federation’s Statute, Conference decisions;
  • 4.10.2. determines the directions of the Federation’s current work;
  • 4.10.3. approves rules and regulations on competitions, monitors their compliance;
  • 4.10.4. convenes Conferences, establishes norms for delegate representation and the procedure for their delegation;
  • 4.10.5. establishes the amounts of entrance, membership, and other fees, and the procedure for their payment;
  • 4.10.6. makes decisions on the creation and termination of the Federation’s separate divisions, appoints and dismisses their Heads;
  • 4.10.7. elects and recommends persons to the positions of state and head coach of archery, candidates for the NOC of Ukraine from the Federation;
  • 4.10.8. considers issues on the use of the Federation’s material and financial resources, approves the annual financial report, budget of revenues and expenses, monitors its implementation;
  • 4.10.9. monitors the implementation of contracts and agreements;
  • 4.10.10. approves regulations and other regulatory documents for competitions held under the Federation’s jurisdiction;
  • 4.10.11. approves the structure, staffing schedule, and heads of structural divisions of the directorate;
  • 4.10.12. creates working bodies of the Federation (committees, councils, commissions, collegiums, etc.), approves regulations on them, elects their heads and members;
  • 4.10.13. resolves issues of moral and material incentives, social protection of Federation members, confers the title of honorary member of the Federation;
  • 4.10.14. makes decisions on carrying out, in the manner prescribed by current legislation, necessary business activities directly or through the creation, in the manner prescribed by law, of legal entities (companies, enterprises), if such activities correspond to the purpose (goals) of the Federation and contribute to their achievement, approves their statutes and regulations, unless this contradicts the law;
  • 4.10.15. makes decisions on the Federation’s participation in the creation of charitable foundations in accordance with the law;
  • 4.10.16. resolves other issues of the Federation’s activities.

4.11. Meetings of the Federation’s Presidium are held as necessary, but not less than three times a year. The President chairs the Presidium meetings, and in their absence - one of the Vice-Presidents. The Presidium has the right to make decisions only if at least half of its total members are present at the meeting. Decisions are made by a simple majority vote of those present at the meeting.

4.12. The President of the Federation (hereinafter - the “President”) is its head, and within their powers:

  • 4.12.1. ensures the implementation of Conference and Presidium decisions of the Federation;
  • 4.12.2. organizes the preparation of Presidium and Conference meetings of the Federation, convenes Presidium meetings;
  • 4.12.3. ensures compliance with the Federation’s statute in its practical activities;
  • 4.12.4. manages the Federation’s property and funds taking into account Conference decisions, carries out financial operations, organizes the maintenance of financial documentation;
  • 4.12.5. represents the interests of the Federation before third parties without a power of attorney, including before government bodies and international organizations, sports federations;
  • 4.12.6. has the right to sign Federation documents, including the right of first signature on accounting and financial documents;
  • 4.12.7. hires and dismisses the Federation’s full-time employees;
  • 4.12.8. organizes the Federation’s international activities, concludes agreements and contracts with foreign sports organizations in the established manner;
  • 4.12.9. may delegate part of their powers to the Executive Director (if appointed);
  • 4.12.10. resolves other issues of the Federation’s current activities.

4.13. The Vice-Presidents of the Federation, one of whom is the first Vice-President, organize the Federation’s work in its areas of activity in accordance with Conference decisions and instructions from the President.

4.14. In the absence of the Federation’s President or their inability to perform their duties, the duties of the President are assigned to the first Vice-President of the Federation. If the Vice-President is also absent, the Presidium has the right to assign the duties of the President to another Presidium member. At the same time, the person assigned to perform the duties of the President is granted the right to sign Federation documents, including the right of first signature on accounting and financial documents.

4.15. For current operational and technical work, the Presidium has the right to create a directorate, which is the administrative body of the Federation, approves the structure, staffing schedule, and heads of structural divisions of the directorate. The Federation’s directorate includes full-time employees who work in it under an employment contract. The engagement of experts, consultants, and other specialists is carried out on a contractual basis. Relevant contracts with full-time employees of the directorate and engaged specialists are concluded by the President of the Federation. The directorate is headed by the Executive Director, who is appointed by the Federation’s Presidium. By a separate decision of the Presidium, the functions of the Executive Director may be assigned to one of the Presidium members.

4.16. The Executive Director of the Federation:

  • 4.16.1. organizes the implementation of Conference and Presidium decisions, instructions from the President of the Federation;
  • 4.16.2. ensures the conduct of the Federation’s record-keeping, information communication between the Federation and its separate divisions (if created), legal entities, and relevant international organizations;
  • 4.16.3. carries out the preparation of Presidium and Conference meetings of the Federation;
  • 4.16.4. maintains records of Federation members;
  • 4.16.5. performs other functions in accordance with the distribution of responsibilities among the Federation’s officials.

4.17. Control over compliance with the Federation’s Statute and financial and economic activities of the Federation is exercised by the Audit Commission, which is accountable to the Conference.

4.18. The Audit Commission conducts audits on behalf of the Conference, at the request of 1/3 of the Federation members, and on its own initiative.

4.19. The Audit Commission has the right to demand from Federation officials and members the necessary materials, financial and other documents, as well as personal explanations.

4.20. The Audit Commission may demand the convening of an extraordinary Conference or meeting of the Federation’s Presidium if a threat to the interests of the Federation or its members has arisen, or abuses by Federation officials or members have been discovered.

4.21. The Audit Commission has the right to engage independent experts in its work.

4.22. The Audit Commission is accountable and reports on the results of audits conducted to the Conference or Presidium of the Federation not less than once a year.

4.23. In order to promote, ensure the rights, and protect Federation athletes in the Olympic movement and take into account the views of athletes when making decisions by the Federation’s Presidium, improve cooperation with the athletes’ commissions of the NOC of Ukraine and the World Archery Federation within the Federation, an Athletes’ Commission is created consisting of no more than 5 persons for a term of 4 years, which is approved by the Federation’s Presidium and operates in accordance with the regulations on the athletes’ commission.

5. Separate Divisions of the Federation

5.1. The Federation independently determines its internal organizational structure and may create, in the established manner, its separate divisions (branches, representative offices) according to a structure determined by the Federation’s Presidium. Decisions on the creation of separate divisions and on the termination of separate divisions are made by the Federation’s Presidium.

5.2. Separate divisions in their activities are guided by the Federation’s statute, decisions of the Federation’s governing bodies, and the Regulations on the relevant separate division (if any), which are adopted by the Federation’s Presidium.

5.3. Separate divisions have the following powers:

  • 5.3.1. represent the Federation within the territory to which their powers extend;
  • 5.3.2. implement the statutory goals and objectives of the Federation within the territory to which their powers extend, according to the powers granted by the Presidium’s decision;
  • 5.3.3. cooperate with government authorities and local self-government in a manner and means not prohibited by current legislation;
  • 5.3.4. protect the rights and legitimate interests of Federation members in relations with government authorities and local self-government, their officials, public organizations, and third parties;
  • 5.3.5. carry out work to attract new members using means not prohibited by the legislation of Ukraine;
  • 5.3.6. conduct various events, sports competitions, training camps, seminars, conferences, etc.;
  • 5.3.7. promote the improvement of the level of athlete training.

5.4. The management of the Federation’s separate division is carried out by its Head, who is appointed by the Federation’s Presidium for a term of 4 years. In case of expiration of the term of office of the Head of the separate division, their powers are extended until the appointment of a new person to their position.

5.5. The Head of the separate division has the right to:

  • 5.5.1. make decisions on the use of the Federation’s name and symbols to implement the Federation’s tasks;
  • 5.5.2. apply to the Federation’s governing bodies for assistance in implementing the Federation’s tasks;
  • 5.5.3. be present at meetings of the Federation’s Presidium;
  • 5.5.4. apply with petitions to the Federation’s governing bodies;
  • 5.5.5. represent the separate division in relations with government authorities, local self-government, individuals, and legal entities.

5.6. The Head of the separate division is obliged to:

  • 5.6.1. comply with the requirements of the Federation’s statute;
  • 5.6.2. implement lawful decisions of the Federation’s governing bodies made within the requirements of the Federation’s statute;
  • 5.6.3. not allow actions aimed at violating the honor and dignity of Federation members.

5.7. The activities of a separate division may be terminated by decision of the Federation’s Conference.

5.8. Property and funds assigned to a separate division, after the termination of its activities, are transferred directly to the management of the Board until a decision on the transfer of property and funds is made by the Conference.

5.9. Control over the financial and economic activities of separate divisions is exercised by the audit commission of the separate division (if created and elected), and/or the Federation’s audit commission.

5.10. Decisions of the Head of the separate division may be canceled by the Federation’s Presidium if they violate the requirements of the Federation’s statute, internal documents of the Federation, or contradict decisions of the Federation’s governing bodies.

6. Property and Funds of the Federation

6.1. In accordance with current legislation, the Federation may own funds and other property necessary to carry out its statutory activities. The Federation may have ownership rights, funds, and other property transferred by Federation members or the state in the established manner, received from entrance and membership fees, donated by citizens, enterprises, institutions, and organizations, as well as property acquired at its own expense; property and funds acquired as a result of economic and other commercial activities of self-financing institutions and organizations created by the Federation, and established enterprises.

6.2. Permanent sources of the Federation’s own funds are:

  • 6.2.1. revenues from sports events provided for by this Statute;
  • 6.2.2. membership, entrance, and other fees;
  • 6.2.3. voluntary contributions from legal entities and individuals;
  • 6.2.4. revenues from publishing, advertising, and other commercial activities of created self-financing institutions, organizations, and enterprises established by it;
  • 6.2.5. other sources not prohibited by law.

6.3. The Federation may own buildings, structures, housing stock, other real estate, equipment, inventory, cash, shares, other securities, and any property necessary for the material support of the Federation’s statutory activities, not withdrawn from civil circulation and not restricted in use.

6.4. The Federation independently and independently exercises the right to own, use, and dispose of its property through its governing bodies in accordance with the statute.

6.5. The Federation’s governing bodies may assign certain property belonging to it to the Federation’s separate divisions (if created) and delegate to the governing bodies of the latter the powers to use it.

6.6. The funds and property of the Federation (including upon its liquidation) cannot be redistributed among its members and are used only to fulfill statutory tasks (including payment of employees’ labor, accrual of a single social contribution) or for charitable purposes, and in cases provided by law or by court decision, are directed to state revenue.

6.7. The Federation may join international public (non-governmental) organizations, maintain direct international contacts and connections, conclude relevant agreements, and participate in the implementation of other measures that do not contradict Ukraine’s international obligations.

6.8. It is prohibited to distribute the income (profits) received or part thereof among the founders (participants within the meaning of the Civil Code of Ukraine) of the Federation, members of the Federation, employees (except for payment of their labor, accrual of a single social contribution), members of governing bodies, and other persons associated with them.

6.9. The income (profits) of the Federation are used exclusively to finance the costs of maintaining the Federation, implementing the purpose (goals, tasks) and areas of activity defined by the founding documents (statute) of the Federation.

7. Procedure for Amending the Federation’s Statute

7.1. Amendments to the Federation’s Statute are made by decision of the Conference by a majority of at least 3/4 of the votes of delegates from the number of delegates present at the Conference.

7.2. The new edition of the Federation’s Statute is signed by the delegates who participated in the Conference, or persons authorized by them, or by the chairman and secretary of the Conference.

7.3. The Federation notifies the body that carries out the relevant state registration of amendments to the statute within the period provided by law about changes that have occurred in the statutory documents.

8. Termination of the Federation’s Activities

8.1. Termination of the Federation’s activities may be carried out through its reorganization or self-dissolution (liquidation).

8.2. The Federation may be reorganized by decision of the Conference if at least 3/4 of the votes of delegates from the number of delegates present at the Conference voted for it. In case of reorganization of the Federation, its property, assets, and liabilities are transferred to the successor. Reorganization of the Federation is carried out through its accession to another public association of the same type. Reorganization is carried out on the basis of a Conference decision on termination of activities with accession to another public association. The Federation’s entry into a public union is not a reorganization and does not result in the termination of its activities.

8.3. The Federation may be self-dissolved (liquidated) by decision of the Conference if at least 3/4 of the votes of delegates from the number of delegates present at the Conference voted for it, or by court decision.

8.4. To resolve all issues related to the self-dissolution (liquidation) of the Federation, the Conference creates a liquidation commission (or appoints a Liquidator), which operates in the manner prescribed by current legislation.

8.5. In case of termination of the Federation as a result of its liquidation (self-dissolution, forced dissolution) or reorganization (merger, division, accession, or transformation), its assets are transferred to one or more non-profit organizations of the relevant type, other legal entities that carry out non-state pension provision in accordance with the law (for non-state pension funds), or credited to budget revenue.

8.6. The Federation is considered to have terminated its activities from the date of entry into the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs, and Public Formations of the record on state registration of termination of the legal entity.

9. Procedure for Appealing Decisions, Actions and Inaction of the Federation’s Governing Bodies and Consideration of Complaints

9.1. Each Federation member has the right to make proposals for improving the Federation’s activities, expose shortcomings in the Federation’s work, appeal decisions, actions, and inaction of Federation officials through an appeal - personal or collective - addressed to the Federation’s Presidium indicating the surname, first name, patronymic, place of residence of the Federation member, the substance of the issue raised, remarks, proposals, statements or complaints, requests or demands. A written appeal without indicating the place of residence, not signed by the author(s), as well as one from which it is impossible to establish authorship, is considered anonymous and is not subject to consideration. Repeated appeals from the same member on the same issue are not considered if the first one has been resolved on the merits.

Proposals and remarks from Federation members must be considered by the Presidium and the Federation member must be notified of the results of consideration.

9.2. Decisions, actions, or inaction of the President, or individual Federation members, the Chairman and members of the Audit Commission may be appealed by members or other persons to the Presidium or to the court in the manner established by law. Decisions, actions, or inaction of the Presidium are appealed to (brought for consideration by) the Federation’s Conference.

9.3. It is not allowed to give a response that is not on the merits of the complaint. In the presence of such violations, the consideration of the complaint may be brought by the applicant for consideration by the Conference with a demand to apply appropriate measures of influence to the violator.

9.4. Federation members have the right to appeal decisions, actions, and inaction of the Federation’s Conference in court.

9.5. Written complaints received by the Presidium are registered and considered within the term established by the Law of Ukraine “On Citizens’ Appeals”. A complaint requiring consideration at an extraordinary Conference or extraordinary meeting of the Presidium is grounds for convening such a Conference or Presidium meeting within thirty days from the date of receipt of such complaint.

9.6. The Federation’s governing bodies, their heads, and other officials within their powers are obliged to:

  • 9.6.1. objectively, comprehensively, and timely verify statements or complaints;
  • 9.6.2. cancel or amend contested decisions in cases provided by the legislation of Ukraine, if they do not comply with the law or other regulatory acts, immediately take measures to stop illegal actions, identify, eliminate causes and conditions that contributed to violations, and also notify the citizen in writing of the results of verification of the statement or complaint and the essence of the decision made;
  • 9.6.3. ensure the restoration of violated rights, actual implementation of decisions made in connection with the statement or complaint.

Conference Chairman: Bulko V.F.

Conference Secretary: Bova N.I.

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