Statute

Statute

§1. Name and location of the association
The association is called the Freundeskreis Arequipa eV
The headquarters of the association is 71116 Gärtringen, Achalmstr. 34.
The association is registered in the association register no. 241352 of the Stuttgart District Court.

§2 Purpose and tasks
The association pursues exclusively and directly charitable and non-profit purposes within the meaning of the “Tax-privileged purposes” section of the tax code.

The purpose of the association is to promote youth welfare, education and vocational training, including student assistance, and to promote charitable causes.

The statutory purposes are realized in particular through the procurement and transfer of funds within the meaning of Section 58 No. 1 AO, among others, to the private law corporation “Hogar de Cristo” in Arequipa/Peru.

Its goal is to improve the living conditions of children, young people and families in extreme poverty in Arequipa, Peru.

§3 Non-profit status
§3.1
The association works selflessly. It does not primarily pursue its own economic purposes. The association's funds may only be used for these purposes. The members do not receive payments from the association. No person may benefit from expenses that are external to the corporation or through disproportionately high remuneration.

§3.2
The office of the association's board is generally carried out on a voluntary basis. The general meeting can decide whether the board members receive appropriate remuneration within the framework of Section 3 No. 26a AO.

§4 Membership start
Any natural or legal person under private or public law who is committed to the association's goals can become a member of the association. Membership is acquired based on a written or oral application for membership and written confirmation of membership.

§5 Membership End
Membership ends

a) by voluntary resignation
b) with the death of the member

§6 Organs
The organs of the association are
a) the board within the meaning of Section 26 BGB
b) the general meeting

§7 The Board of Directors
The executive board includes:

a) the chairman
b) the deputy chairman
c) the cashier
d) the secretary

The association is subject to judicial and extrajudicial action i. S. d “26 Paragraph 2 BGB represented by the chairman, the deputy chairman and the treasurer. Each of these three persons is solely authorized to represent the company and to submit declarations of intent.

§7.1 Choice
The board is elected by the general meeting for a period of two years. Re-election is possible. The board remains in office until a new election takes place. If a member of the Board of Directors leaves during the term of office, the Board of Directors appoints a replacement member for the remaining term of office.

§7.2 Management
The board manages the business of the association. He determines the ongoing use of the association's funds.

§7.3 Resolution
The board makes its resolutions in board meetings, which are convened by the chairman in writing or by telephone. The board has a quorum if at least three of its members, including the chairman, are present. It takes all decisions with a simple majority.

§8 General meeting
The general meeting is the highest body of the association and takes place annually.
This general meeting can also be held virtually online.
In addition, the general meeting must be called if the interest of the association requires it or if at least 1/3 of the members request the meeting in writing from the board, stating the purpose and reasons. Every general meeting is convened in writing by the chairman or, if he is unable to attend, by the deputy, with a notice period of two weeks. The agenda set by the board must be communicated.

The general meeting is chaired by the chairman or deputy.
It is your responsibility above all else

a) the receipt of the annual reports and the annual financial statements where they discharge the board of directors,
b) the election of the members of the board and their dismissal
c) passing resolutions on changes to the statutes and the dissolution of the association.

The general meeting passes resolutions with a simple majority. Each member only has one vote. Voting is generally done by a show of hands.

The resolutions must be recorded in writing, stating the place and time of the meeting as well as the respective voting results. The minutes must be signed by the chair of the meeting and the secretary.

§9 Membership fees
Membership fees are not charged. In order to fulfill the association's purpose, members donate amounts within the scope of their financial possibilities.

§10 the cashier
The treasurer manages the club's funds. He/she is responsible for bookkeeping and account management.
The cashier is bound by the decisions of the board in all decisions.
Bound. The cashier must report to the annual general meeting personally and in writing on income, expenses and cash balances.

§11 Accrual of the association's assets upon dissolution
If the association is dissolved or if tax-privileged purposes cease to exist, the association's assets pass to the DRK, Böblingen local association, which must use them exclusively and directly for charitable purposes.

§12 Entry into force
The statutes come into force on March 4, 2023.


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