Ukrainian Athletics Federation

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Original: https://uaf.org.ua/statut-flau/

REGISTERED Ministry of Justice of Ukraine October 26, 1998 Certificate No. 1085

APPROVED By the Conference of the Ukrainian Athletics Federation Protocol No. 02/2018 dated November 17, 2018

AMENDMENTS APPROVED By the Extraordinary Conference of the Public Union “Ukrainian Athletics” Protocol No. 03/2021 dated December 9, 2023

STATUTE OF THE PUBLIC UNION “UKRAINIAN ATHLETICS FEDERATION” (new edition)

Kyiv - 2023

GENERAL PROVISIONS
PURPOSE (GOALS) AND OBJECTIVES OF FLAU
AREAS OF ACTIVITY OF FLAU
PARTICIPANTS OF FLAU
MEMBERSHIP IN FLAU
GENDER EQUALITY
GOVERNING BODIES OF FLAU
CONFERENCE OF FLAU
COUNCIL OF FLAU
PRESIDENT OF FLAU
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT OF FLAU AND VICE-PRESIDENTS OF FLAU
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLAU
SECRETARIAT OF FLAU
COMMITTEE OF FLAU
COMMISSION OF FLAU
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF FLAU
ELECTIONS TO GOVERNING BODIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THEIR CONDUCT
PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING BY GOVERNING BODIES OF FLAU
PROCEDURE FOR APPEALING DECISIONS, ACTIONS, INACTIONS OF GOVERNING BODIES AND CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINTS
FUNDS AND PROPERTY OF FLAU
TERMINATION OF FLAU ACTIVITIES
SEPARATE DIVISIONS OF FLAU
PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE STATUTE OF FLAU
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. The Public Union “Ukrainian Athletics Federation”, a sports federation within the meaning of Article 20 of the Law of Ukraine dated 24.12.1993 No. 3808-XII “On Physical Culture and Sports”, hereinafter referred to as FLAU, is an all-Ukrainian union of public organizations - territorial athletics federations of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, regions of Ukraine, and the cities of Kyiv and Sevastopol, which was established and registered in the manner prescribed by law for an indefinite period for the management, development and promotion of athletics in accordance with the purpose (goals) established by World Athletics, hereinafter - WA, European Athletics (European Athletic Association), hereinafter - EA, and this Statute.

1.2. FLAU is a legal entity in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine, may own property, has the right to acquire property and non-property rights, have obligations, be liable for its obligations and be a plaintiff and defendant in court. The organizational and legal form of FLAU is a public union, in accordance with Article 1 of the Law of Ukraine dated 22.03.2012 No. 4572-XVII “On Public Associations”.

1.3. FLAU has the status of a national sports federation within the meaning of Article 20 of the Law of Ukraine dated 24.12.1993 No. 3808-XII “On Physical Culture and Sports” and is recognized by WA. FLAU is the only national sports federation for athletics that has all-Ukrainian status. FLAU is the only national governing body for athletics in Ukraine, which ensures the management, development, promotion and advocacy of athletics as one of the sports in Ukraine. FLAU is a non-profit organization and meets the requirements established by law for non-profit enterprises, institutions and organizations. The purpose of FLAU’s activities is not to make a profit for its subsequent distribution among participants, members, employees of FLAU and other related persons.

1.4. FLAU operates on the principles of voluntariness, self-governance, free choice of territory of activity, equality before the law, non-discrimination on the basis of gender, race or nationality or religious or political views, absence of property interest of its members and participants, transparency, openness and publicity.

1.5. The official language of FLAU is Ukrainian; the language of communication with international organizations and their representatives is English.

1.6. Name of FLAU:

Full name in Ukrainian - PUBLIC UNION “UKRAINIAN ATHLETICS FEDERATION”
Full name in English - “UKRAINIAN ATHLETIC FEDERATION”
Abbreviated name in Ukrainian - PU “FLAU”
Abbreviated name in English - “UAF”

1.7. FLAU is guided in its activities by the Constitution of Ukraine, the Civil Code of Ukraine, the Tax Code of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On Public Associations”, the Law of Ukraine “On State Registration of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Formations”, other current legislation of Ukraine and this Statute. The legal basis of FLAU’s activities is also the regulatory documents, policies and decisions of a general nature adopted by FLAU within their statutory powers and binding on all members.

1.8. FLAU is free to choose the directions of its activities and operates on the principles of voluntariness, self-governance, free choice of territory of activity, equality before the law, absence of property interest of its members (participants), transparency, openness and publicity.

1.9. FLAU in its activities is also guided by acts of the President of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, other acts of legislation, the Constitution of World Athletics, rules (including Anti-Doping) and regulations of World Athletics, European Athletics and this Statute.

1.10. FLAU is a member of World Athletics and European Athletics. FLAU recognizes the purpose and principles of the Olympic Movement, interacts with the NOC of Ukraine and the central executive body on physical culture and sports of Ukraine.

1.11. In the event that the provisions of this Statute, decisions of FLAU or decisions of FLAU participants conflict with the Constitution and rules of World Athletics, the Constitution and rules of World Athletics shall apply.

1.12. FLAU has an independent balance sheet, accounts in banks, an official name, its own seal and stamps, letterheads with its name, approved by the governing bodies of FLAU and registered in the prescribed manner.

1.13. FLAU has its own symbols (emblem, flag, etc.) registered in accordance with the law. FLAU owns the rights to its own trade (commercial) name, trademarks and service marks, commercial designations (brands), trademarks and uses them in the manner prescribed by law.

1.14. FLAU is not liable for the obligations of FLAU participants and members.

2. PURPOSE (GOALS) AND OBJECTIVES OF FLAU

2.1. Purpose (Goals) of FLAU

2.1.1. The purpose (goals) of FLAU is to exercise and protect the rights and freedoms of FLAU members, to satisfy social, particularly sports and other interests in the management, development and promotion of athletics.

To achieve the set goal, FLAU performs the following tasks:

2.2. Objectives of FLAU:

2.2.1. management of athletics as one of the sports in Ukraine;

2.2.2. development of athletics as one of the sports in Ukraine;

2.2.3. promotion of athletics as one of the sports in Ukraine;

2.2.4. advocacy of athletics as one of the sports in Ukraine;

2.2.5. promotion and advancement of the ethical values of athletics as a subject of social education;

2.2.6. encouraging participation in athletics at all levels in Ukraine through competitions, events, programs and organizing events;

2.2.7. establishment, management, control and supervision of competitions, keeping statistics in athletics;

2.2.8. regulation of athletics as one of the sports in Ukraine through the development of rules and regulations, a judging system used in FLAU;

2.2.9. protection of the integrity of athletics as one of the sports in Ukraine and FLAU through the development and implementation of standards of conduct and ethical behavior, implementation of effective governance;

2.2.10. protection of clean athletes in athletics, application and compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code and Anti-Doping Rules of World Athletics, implementation of rules, programs, systems and disciplinary measures;

2.2.11. encouragement and support for the development, organization and spread of athletics in Ukraine through territorial athletics federations (hereinafter - “TAF”);

2.2.12. support and assistance to territorial athletics federations and clubs that develop, promote and advocate athletics in accordance with the goals of World Athletics, European Athletics and FLAU;

2.2.13. promotion of athletics as one of the sports in Ukraine through ongoing research and development, including dissemination of technical, medical, logistical and other information about athletics;

2.2.14. preservation of the right of every person to participate in athletics, without any illegal discrimination in the spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play;

2.2.15. prevention and counteraction to gender-based violence in athletics and in sports in general, including all manifestations of violence against women, men and minors;

2.2.16. recognition of FLAU in the IOC, World Athletics, European Athletics and confirmation of the leading role of FLAU in the Olympic Movement and athletics;

2.2.17. creation, organization, control and implementation of the athletics program, including at the Olympic Games and other international competitions;

2.2.18. cooperation with other sports organizations, public and private organizations and authorities to promote the development of sports in general, including athletics;

2.2.19. cooperation with partners and other organizations to protect and improve the material base of FLAU, including concluding marketing and sponsorship agreements for athletics events;

2.2.20. encouragement, implementation and realization of the athletics sustainability program, including partners with whom athletics cooperates.

6. GENDER EQUALITY

6.1. FLAU establishes equality of women and men in all spheres of its activities regardless of their socio-biological characteristics, psychosocial and sociocultural role as individuals to achieve parity between them.

6.2. FLAU establishes equal rights and opportunities for women and men to exercise and protect rights and freedoms, to satisfy social, particularly sports and other interests of FLAU members.

6.3. FLAU seeks to eliminate discrimination on the basis of sex and to eliminate the imbalance between the opportunities of women and men.

6.4. FLAU implements special measures (positive actions) aimed at eliminating legal or actual inequality in the opportunities of women and men to exercise rights and freedoms established by the Constitution and laws of Ukraine, the Constitution of WA, EA and this Statute.

6.5. FLAU prevents and counteracts gender-based violence, including all manifestations of violence against women and minors.

6.6. FLAU seeks to ensure equal participation of women and men in FLAU decision-making.

6.7. FLAU seeks equal representation in the governing bodies of FLAU:

6.7.1. representation in the FLAU Athletes’ Committee - always equal representation of women and men;
6.7.2. mandatory existence of the FLAU Women’s Committee;
6.7.3. representation in the FLAU Council, in the positions of FLAU President and FLAU Vice-Presidents and in the FLAU Executive Committee - equal opportunities for women and men to nominate and be elected.

6.8. FLAU ensures equal opportunities for women and men to combine professional and family responsibilities.

6.9. FLAU supports the family, the formation of responsible motherhood and fatherhood.

6.10. FLAU carries out educational work and promotes the culture of gender equality among FLAU members and the population of Ukraine, spreads educational activities in this area.

6.11. FLAU protects FLAU members and society from information aimed at discrimination on the basis of sex.

7. GOVERNING BODIES OF FLAU

7.1. Governing Bodies of FLAU

7.1.1. The governing bodies of FLAU are: FLAU Conference, FLAU Council, FLAU President, FLAU Executive Committee.

7.2. Forms of Meetings of Governing Bodies

7.2.1. Meetings of the governing bodies of FLAU (FLAU Conference, FLAU Council, FLAU Executive Committee) may be held by:

7.2.1.1. direct participation of participants, members;
7.2.1.2. via internet connection using audiovisual computer programs for online conferences.

7.2.2. The decision to hold a meeting of the governing body is sent by the subject of the decision to hold a meeting of the governing body to the FLAU Secretariat for the organization of its implementation.

7.2.3. The decision on the form of holding a meeting of the governing body is made by the relevant governing body, about which the FLAU Secretariat informs participants, members of the relevant governing body no later than 10 calendar days before the scheduled date of such meeting of the governing body of FLAU, with the exception of the FLAU Conference meeting (14 calendar days).

7.2.4. Audio and video recording of meetings of governing bodies is allowed by decision of the relevant governing body.

The full text of the statute is available at the link to the original. The remaining sections (8-24) include detailed provisions on the FLAU Conference, FLAU Council, FLAU President, FLAU Executive Committee, FLAU Secretariat, committees and commissions, audit committee, elections to governing bodies, reporting, appeals, property and funds, termination of activities, separate divisions, procedure for amending the statute, and terms and definitions.

24. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

24.1. In this Statute, terms are used in the following meaning:

Majority:

Absolute majority - a number of votes more than half of the total number of persons authorized to vote.
Simple majority - a number of votes more than half of the registered and present persons authorized to vote.
Qualified majority - a number of votes more than three-quarters of the total number of persons authorized to vote.

European Athletics Association (European Athletics) - a continental association of WA responsible for the promotion of athletics on the European continent.

Club - an organization of any organizational and legal form of ownership that carries out training and other athletics-related activities on an ongoing basis and is duly recognized by FLAU.

Commission - a collegial body established by the FLAU Council on a permanent or temporary basis, which operates in the manner established by this Statute and the relevant regulation.

Committee - a collegial body established by the FLAU Conference, which operates in the manner established by this Statute and the relevant regulation.

WA Constitution - a document approved by the WA Congress that defines and regulates the activities of WA and its members.

FLAU Conference - the supreme governing body of FLAU.

Athletics - sports defined as athletics in the rules and regulations of WA, including running, technical (throws and jumps), road running, race walking, road race walking, cross-country, mountain running and trail.

Athlete - a person who engages in athletics, competes in competitions held under the auspices of FLAU or territorial athletics federations.

Masters category athlete - a person who has reached the age of 35 and who participates in sports competitions specially organized for older participants in accordance with the rules of World Masters Athletics.

World Athletics - the world governing body in athletics.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) - an international non-governmental and non-profit organization responsible for the Olympic Movement, including the Olympic Games, according to the Olympic Charter.

National Athletics Federation - an athletics federation that is the national governing body in athletics and is a member of WA.

National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (NOC) - a national non-governmental and non-profit organization responsible for the Olympic Movement in Ukraine and which is a member of the IOC.

Policy - a set of requirements, rules, restrictions, recommendations that regulate the order of activities and are aimed at achieving and maintaining a certain order.

Rules - rules approved by WA, EA and FLAU.

Athlete’s representative - a person duly authorized and registered as an athlete’s representative in accordance with the Regulations of WA and FLAU.

FLAU Council - the governing body of FLAU, which acts between FLAU Conference meetings.

Regulations - regulations of WA, EA and FLAU.

Working bodies of FLAU - committees and FLAU Secretariat.

Athletics judge - a person who participates in judging athletics competitions and who has been assigned the appropriate qualification category of a sports judge in the prescribed manner.

Territorial athletics federations - federations of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, regions of Ukraine, cities of Kyiv and Sevastopol, which are participants of FLAU.

Athletics coach - a person who trains or cooperates with an athlete in the training process and is certified as a FLAU coach.

Public Union “Ukrainian Athletics Federation” (FLAU) - the national governing body in athletics.

Conference Chair of FLAU - Olga SALADUKHA

Conference Secretary of FLAU - Yolanta KHROPACH

December 9, 2023

Statute: Ukrainian Athletics Federation

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