Statute of the Association

This Statute is the principal document of ASSOCIATION PUT JEDINSTVA.

ASSOCIATION PUT JEDINSTVA carries out its activities in accordance with Law No. 06/L-043 on Freedom of Association in Non-Governmental Organizations (hereinafter: the Law), this Statute and the laws in force.

All official documents of the Association, including regulations, procedures, manuals and development policies, must comply with this Statute and applicable legislation.

The Association shall not distribute income or profit to any person.

The assets, income and profit of the Association shall be used to support non-profit purposes.

The assets, income and profit of the Association shall not be used to provide direct or indirect benefits to any founder, director, official, member of the Assembly, employee or donor of the Association, except payments to employees who work for the organization.

The Association may engage in economic activities for the purpose of supporting its non-profit activities, in accordance with Article 35 of the Law, provided that income generated through economic activities is used exclusively to achieve the objectives set out in this Statute.

No member of a governing body may participate in discussion or decision-making on matters in which he or she has a direct or indirect private, personal or property interest that affects, may affect, or may appear to affect legality, transparency, objectivity and impartiality in the performance of the function.

Every transaction between the NGO and its members, employees, board members or related organizations shall be carried out at market value or on terms most favorable to the NGO.

All members and other employees of the NGO are required to demonstrate loyalty to the NGO, protect the confidentiality of non-public information and the interests of the NGO, and perform their duties and responsibilities in good faith and with due care.

The highest governing body of the Association is the General Assembly of members, consisting of all members of the Association.

The Assembly has full responsibility for policy and financial matters. It is authorized to elect and remove members of the Executive Board, approve periodic financial and activity reports, interpret and amend the Statute, and decide on the merger, division or dissolution of the Association. These responsibilities may not be transferred to the Executive Board.

The Assembly, by decision of a majority of its members, may delegate responsibilities to the Executive Board, except responsibilities that may not be delegated under Article 37 of the Law and paragraph 2 of this Article.

Conditions for membership in the Association are: acceptance of the organization’s Statute; commitment to fulfilling the organization’s objectives; and regular payment of membership fees.

Membership in the Association is open to every person who meets the conditions in paragraph 1 of this Article, without discrimination on the personal grounds listed in the Statute.

The members of the Assembly decide whether membership fees will be required. If a fee is established, the Assembly determines the rules and procedures for payment, including measures up to exclusion from the organization in the event of non-payment.

Membership in the Association ends when a member: no longer meets the conditions in paragraph 1; resigns; receives a final criminal conviction; is excluded by decision of the Assembly; or dies.

Membership may also be suspended by decision of the Assembly in the event of non-compliance with the Statute. The duration of the suspension shall be determined.

Termination or suspension of membership is decided by a majority vote of the Assembly members present.

The Assembly supervises the overall work of the Association and has full responsibility for matters of development and financial policy.

The Assembly shall meet at least once a year at the Annual General Meeting, where it reviews and approves the financial and operational report for the previous year and the activity plan for the following year.

The Assembly may also meet at an Extraordinary General Meeting whenever requested by half of the members or by the intermediary body, in accordance with the procedures established by the Rules of Procedure.

The Assembly also has the following powers: to determine and supervise lawful fulfillment of the Association’s purpose; admit members; elect and remove members of the intermediary body; elect and dismiss the authorized representative; approve the Association’s strategy and other important strategic documents; approve periodic financial and operational reports; and decide on merger, division or dissolution.

The Association shall, in accordance with Article 23 of the Law, appoint in writing an authorized representative who must reside in the Republic of Kosovo.

The authorized representative is elected for a term of four years, with the possibility of re-election.

The authorized representative shall: represent the Association before relevant authorities; receive all official submissions on behalf of the Association; notify the relevant administrative authorities of any change in the Association; be responsible for opening and managing the Association’s bank account; and report to the body that elected him or her.

The Assembly may remove the authorized representative by a 50+1% vote of its members in the event of a serious breach of duty.

The Association may also engage other persons to perform work within the organization.

The Executive Director of the Association is appointed and dismissed by the Assembly.

The Executive Director is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the Association’s overall work; managing administrative, financial, logistical and human-resources systems; developing employment procedures and supervising employment relations; ensuring effective implementation of Assembly decisions and policies; and performing other duties assigned by the Assembly, this Statute or applicable legislation.

On the basis of the responsibilities established by this Statute, the intermediary governing body – the Executive Board – must always act in accordance with the purpose of the organization.

The Executive Board proposes the organization’s authorized representative, monitors achievement of the objectives and activities provided for by the Statute, and supervises the work of the NGO’s officers and employees.

The Executive Board is elected by the Assembly of the Association. Members are elected individually by a majority vote of the members present. The method of election and rules of procedure may be regulated by a separate regulation adopted by the Assembly.

The Executive Board shall have at least 3 (three) members, one of whom must be elected as chairperson of that body.

The term of office of Executive Board members is four years, and they may be re-elected consecutively.

Executive Board members may be removed before the expiry of their term by a majority vote of the Assembly of the Association.

The mandate of an Executive Board member ends in the event of: death; resignation; a final court conviction for a criminal offence; or removal by the Assembly.

In the event of early termination of the mandate of an Executive Board member, the Assembly of the Association must elect a successor who shall serve a new term.

Decisions of the Executive Board are made by a majority vote of the members present.

The Executive Board may decide to refer any matter to the Assembly for decision.

Members of the Executive Board shall not receive payments or compensation without approval of the Assembly, except where the payment or compensation is justified and made for work performed for the organization.

No member of the Executive Board may participate in consideration or decision-making on any matter in which he or she has a direct or indirect personal or economic interest. A member is considered to have an economic interest where he or she, or any member of his or her family, has a direct or indirect economic interest.

The Executive Board and appointed officers submit annual reports to the members of the Assembly at the Annual General Meeting or, whenever necessary, at an Extraordinary General Meeting.

The financial year of the organization must coincide with the calendar year.

The Association may be dissolved by a decision of two-thirds (2/3) of all members of the Assembly.

When deciding on dissolution, the Assembly shall designate one or more NGOs registered in the Republic of Kosovo to receive the remaining assets and funds after the Association’s debts have been settled. The selected NGOs shall have the same or a similar purpose as the Association.

This Statute may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the Assembly of the Association.

This Statute enters into force on the date of its adoption by the members of the Assembly.The Statute was adopted in Prizren, Planjane, on 20 April 2026.