ASİMKOM- Coordination Center for Azerbaijani Political Emigrants CHARTER

1. General Provisions:

1.1. The Coordination Center for Azerbaijani Political Emigrants (hereinafter referred to as ASİMKOM) is a non-governmental organization formed based on common interests, voluntary participation, and the principle of equal rights for its members. It does not aim to generate income and does not distribute any obtained income among its members.

1.2. ASİMKOM operates in accordance with the legislation of the country where it is officially registered (France) and this charter.

1.3. ASİMKOM acquires legal entity status upon its official registration.

1.4. ASİMKOM’s legal address: [To be specified]

2. Objectives and Activities of the Organization:

The main objective of ASİMKOM is to ensure the protection of human rights and freedoms in Azerbaijan, promote free and fair elections, and establish democracy.

2.1. Informing the international community about political, social, and public developments in Azerbaijan.

2.2. Defending the interests of public and political organizations fighting for democracy and freedom in Azerbaijan at the international level.

2.3. Providing the public with unbiased and factual information, including the establishment of its own media outlets.

2.4. Implementing effective measures to mitigate the effects of political repression.

2.5. Keeping the issue of political prisoners in focus and providing them with all possible support.

2.6. Supporting democracy and human rights initiatives in post-Soviet countries and countries with large Azerbaijani communities.

2.7. Cooperating with official governmental bodies and civil society institutions in foreign countries.

3. Rights of the Organization:

3.1. The organization has the following rights:

3.2. To enter into contracts on its behalf, acquire property and non-property rights, bear obligations, and act as a plaintiff or defendant in court.

3.3. To establish branches and representative offices in various countries.

3.4. To open bank accounts and conduct financial transactions.

3.5. To have an independent balance sheet, seal, stamp, and other official attributes.

4. Property and Financial Sources of the Organization:

4.1. The organization may own buildings, structures, apartments, equipment, inventory, funds, shares, other securities, and other forms of property not prohibited by law for ensuring its activities.

4.2. The financial sources of the organization include:

4.3. Membership fees and donations from members.

4.4. Voluntary donations and property contributions from local and international organizations and individuals.

4.5. Grants.

4.6. Income obtained from the use and sale of its property.

4.7. Other revenues not prohibited by law.

5. Founders of ASİMKOM:

5.1. ASİMKOM is a non-profit, non-commercial organization formed based on the voluntary association of the AND and AKM organizations and political emigrants.

5.2. The founders have equal rights. Their mutual relations, rights, and obligations are determined by legislation, an agreement between them, or this charter.

6. Membership:

6.1. Any individual residing and operating outside Azerbaijan who accepts the objectives and principles of this Charter may become a member of the organization.

7. Membership Admission and Expulsion:

7.1. A person wishing to become a member of ASİMKOM must submit an application to the Board of Directors.

7.2. The applicant must provide at least two letters of guarantee from ASİMKOM members.

7.3. The Board of Directors reviews the application within a maximum of one month.

7.4. Expulsion from membership is decided by the Board of Directors upon the proposal of the Chairperson or at least two members.

7.5. A member may be expelled for the following reasons:

• Violating the ASİMKOM mission and charter.

• Consistently disregarding the organization’s decisions.

• Damaging the reputation of the organization.

• Making or supporting statements contradicting international human rights conventions.

8. Rights and Duties of ASİMKOM Members:

8.1. Members have the right to:

•	Freely access information about the organization’s

activities.

•	Elect and be elected to relevant

bodies.

•	Submit inquiries to the governing

bodies.

•	Initiate various proposals.

8.2. Members are required to:

•	Adhere to ethical and procedural rules in

internal organizational activities.

•	Participate in the

organization’s events.

•	Comply with the provisions of the

charter.

9. General Assembly:

9.1. The General Assembly is the supreme legislative body of ASİMKOM and must be convened at least once a year.

9.2. A quorum is achieved when at least 50% + 1 of the members are present.

9.3. Decisions are made by a simple majority vote.

9.4. The General Assembly reviews and evaluates the annual reports of the Chairperson and Treasurer.

9.5. Amendments and additions to the Charter require a two-thirds majority vote.

9.6. Decisions are made regarding the organization’s future activity directions.

9.7. Relevant committees are established.

9.8. The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson are elected.

9.9. Nine members of the Board of Directors are elected.

9.10. The Treasurer is elected.

9.11. The General Assembly makes decisions on restructuring or dissolving ASİMKOM.

10. Extraordinary General Assembly:

10.1. An Extraordinary General Assembly is convened in the following cases:

10.2. Upon the official request of one-third of the members.

10.3. By the decision of the Board of Directors.

11. Supreme Executive Body:

11.1. The supreme executive body of the organization is the Board of Directors.

11.2. The Chairperson leads the activities of the Board of Directors.

11.3. The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson are elected for a two-year term by the General Assembly.

11.4. The same person cannot be elected Chairperson more than twice.

11.5. The Chairperson represents ASİMKOM, signs agreements, and makes statements in accordance with the Board of Directors’ decisions.

11.6. The Board of Directors functions based on internal regulations established at its first meeting.

11.7. If the Chairperson resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties, the Deputy Chairperson assumes their responsibilities.

11.8. In such cases, a new Chairperson must be elected within three months.

12. Board of Directors:

12.1. The Board of Directors serves as the decision-making and supervisory body between General Assemblies for a two-year term.

12.2. It consists of nine elected members.

12.3. It oversees the organization’s activities and makes relevant decisions.

12.4. It admits and expels members.

12.5. It coordinates committee activities.

12.6. Decisions are made by a simple majority vote.

12.7. If the Board of Directors dissolves itself or one-third of its members resign simultaneously, its authority is terminated, and a General Assembly must be convened within one month.

13. Supervisory and Audit Commission:

13.1. The Supervisory and Audit Commission (SAC) consists of three members elected by the General Assembly.

13.2. The SAC monitors the organization’s activities.

13.3. The SAC Chairperson is elected by the commission at its first meeting.

13.4. The SAC reports its activities and decisions to the General Assembly.