Charter
Eder is an association of companies that provide infrastructure services to electronic commerce sites.
Name and Center of the Association
Article 1- Name of the Association: “Electronic Commerce Sector Association”.
The headquarters of the association is in Istanbul. No branches will be opened.
The Purpose of the Association and the Subjects and Forms of Work to be carried out by the Association in order to realize this Purpose and the Field of Activity
Article 2- The Association was established to defend the rights and interests of its members who operate in the electronic commerce sector and provide all necessary infrastructure services to companies that want to do e-commerce.
Subjects and Forms of Work to be Conducted by the Association
1- To conduct research for the activation and development of activities and to gather all companies that are suitable for the purpose of the association under its roof,
2- Organizing training activities such as courses, seminars, conferences and panels for the growth of the e-commerce sector,
3- To provide all kinds of information, documents, documents and publications necessary for the realization of its purpose, to create a documentation center, to publish publications such as newspapers, magazines, books in line with its objectives in order to announce its activities, and to issue working and informative bulletins to be distributed to its members,
4- To provide a healthy working environment for the realization of the purpose, to provide all kinds of technical tools and equipment, fixtures and stationery materials,
5- To carry out fundraising activities and accept donations from within and outside the country, provided that the necessary permissions are obtained,
6- To establish and operate economic, commercial and industrial enterprises in order to provide the revenues it needs for the realization of the objectives of the Statute,
7- To open a clubhouse, to establish and furnish social and cultural facilities for the benefit of its members and to make use of their free time,
8- To organize dinner meetings, concerts, balls, theaters, exhibitions, sports, excursions and fun events, etc. in order to develop and maintain human relations among its members or to ensure that its members benefit from such events,
9- To purchase, sell, lease, rent, lease out and establish real rights on immovable and immovable property needed for the activities of the Association,
10- If deemed necessary for the realization of the purpose, to establish a foundation, to establish a federation or to join an established federation, to establish facilities that associations can establish with permission by obtaining the necessary permission,
11- To carry out international activities, to become a member of associations or organizations abroad and to cooperate or cooperate with these organizations on a project basis,
12- If deemed necessary for the realization of the purpose, to carry out joint projects with public institutions and organizations on issues within their fields of duty, without prejudice to the provisions of Law No. 5072 on the Relations of Associations and Foundations with Public Institutions and Organizations,
13- Establishing a fund for the purpose of meeting the members of the Association’s essential needs such as food, clothing and other goods and services and short-term credit needs,
14- To open representative offices in order to carry out the activities of the association where deemed necessary,
15-Creatingplatforms to realize a common goal with other associations or foundations, trade unions and similar non-governmental organizations in areas that are related to thepurpose of the associationand not prohibited by law,
16- To ensure that member companies work at certain standards, thus eliminating the factors that lead to unfair competition between companies and establishing professional ethical rules
17- To carry out joint activities with associations and organizations within and outside the sector in order to make the legal arrangements needed by the sector.
18- Creating awards related to the e-commerce sector.
19- To determine the standards required for the sector, to work for their establishment and realization. To cooperate with relevant organizations for this.
20- Ensure that the e-commerce sector is recognized as a priority sector and supported by the public administration.
Field of Activity of the Association
The association operates in the social field.
Right to Become a Member and Membership Procedures
Article 3- Every real and legal person who has the capacity to act and who accepts to work in this direction by adopting the aims and principles of the association and who meets the conditions stipulated by the legislation and who is the owner, partner or representative of the company operating in the E-Commerce sector specified in the second article of the statute has the right to become a member of this association. However, three people from one company can be admitted to membership at the same time. Foreign real persons must also have the right to reside in Turkey in order to become a member. This condition is not required for honorary membership.
Members shall have equal rights (only full members shall have the right to vote) and shall not discriminate between members on the basis of language, race, color, gender, religion, sect, family, caste and class. It cannot include a provision in the Statute contrary to this article.
The application for membership to be made in writing to the chairmanship of the association shall be decided by the board of directors of the association within maximum thirty days as acceptance to membership or rejection of the request and the result shall be notified to the applicant in writing. The member whose application is accepted shall be recorded in the book to be kept for this purpose.
The original members of the Association are the founders of the Association and the persons who are accepted as members by the Board of Directors upon their application.
Those who have provided significant material and moral support to the Association may be accepted as honorary members with the decision of the Board of Directors.
Members clearly and precisely state the conditions of their relations with their customers and fulfill these conditions by providing quality goods and services in good faith. They undertake to protect any proprietary information, records, documents and programs belonging to their customers.
Members refrain from such behavior, knowing that denigrating other organizations in the sector would be unethical and would harm the entire community.
Members shall not encourage any prospective staff member to leave his/her former job unless he/she has applied for it, shall not allow the transfer of know-how, information, programs and markets, shall refrain from employing staff members who behave in such a manner and shall take care not to establish commercial relations with them.
With the acceptance of their membership, members continue their professional activities and trade; They take into account the advice and warnings that EDER will make as an observer and guide on behalf of the E-commerce sector.
Unsubscribing
Article 4- Every member has the right to withdraw from the association, provided that he/she notifies in writing.
As soon as the member’s resignation petition reaches the board of directors, the exit procedures are considered finalized. Resignation from membership does not terminate the member’s accumulated debts to the association.
Dismissal from Membership
Article 5- Circumstances requiring expulsion from the membership of the Association.
1-Behavingin violation of the association’sbylaws,
2-Continuously avoiding assignedtasks,
3-Failureto pay the membership fee within six months despite writtenwarnings,
4-Failureto comply with the decisions taken by the organs of the association.
5 –To have lost the conditions to become a member,
In the event that one of the above-mentioned situations is detected, it is removed from membership with the decision of the board of directors.
Those who leave or are expelled from the association shall be deleted from the member registry and cannot claim any rights in the assets of the association.
Organs of the Association
Article 6 – Theorgans of the Associationare shown below.
1-Generalassembly,
2-Board of Directors,
3-Supervisoryboard,
Form of Establishment of the General Assembly of the Association, Meeting Time and Call and Meeting Procedure
Article 7-GeneralAssembly is the most authorized decision-making body of the association and consists of the members registered to the association.
General assembly
1-This isusual at the time specified in the statute,
2-It convenes extraordinarily within thirty days when deemed necessary by the board of directorsor supervisory board or upon the written request of one fifth of the members of the association.
The Ordinary General Assembly convenes every 2 years in May, on the day, place and time to be determined by the Board of Directors.
The general assembly meeting is called by the board of directors.
If the board of directors fails to convene the general assembly, upon the application of one of the members, the magistrate judge shall appoint three members to convene the general assembly.
Call Procedure
The board of directors organizes the list of members who have the right to participate in the general assembly according to the bylaws of the association. The members who have the right to participate in the General Assembly shall be called to the meeting at least fifteen days in advance by announcing the date, time, place and agenda in a newspaper or by written or electronic mail. In this call, if the meeting cannot be held due to lack of majority, the day, time and place of the second meeting shall also be specified. The period between the first meeting and the second meeting cannot be less than seven days and more than sixty days.
If the meeting is postponed for any reason other than the lack of majority, this situation shall be announced to the members in accordance with the call procedure for the first meeting, specifying the reasons for the postponement. The second meeting must be held within six months at the latest as of the date of postponement. The members shall be recalled to the second meeting according to the principles specified in the first paragraph.
The general assembly meeting cannot be postponed more than once.
Meeting Procedure
The General Assembly shall convene with the participation of the absolute majority of the members who have the right to attend, and two-thirds of the members in cases of amendment of the statutes and dissolution of the association; in case the meeting is postponed due to the lack of majority, the majority is not sought in the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the boards of directors and supervisory boards.
The list of members entitled to attend the General Assembly shall be made available at the meeting place. The identity documents issued by the official authorities of the members who will enter the meeting place shall be checked by the members of the board of directors or the officers to be assigned by the board of directors. The members enter the meeting place by putting their signatures against their names in the list issued by the board of directors.
If the quorum is met, the situation shall be determined with a minute and the meeting shall be opened by the chairman of the board of directors or one of the members of the board of directors to be assigned by him. In case the quorum is not met, a minute shall be prepared by the board of directors.
After the opening, a council committee is formed by electing a chairman and enough deputy chairmen and clerks to manage the meeting.
In the voting for the election of the organs of the Association, it is obligatory for the voting members to show their identity cards to the council committee and sign their names against their names in the list of attendance.
The chairperson of the council is responsible for the management and security of the meeting.
Only the items on the agenda shall be discussed in the General Assembly. However, it is obligatory to include in the agenda the matters requested to be discussed in writing by one tenth of the members present at the meeting.
Each member has one vote in the general assembly; the member must cast his/her vote in person. Honorary members may attend the general assembly meetings but may not vote. In case a legal entity is a member, the chairman of the board of directors of the legal entity or the person authorized to represent the legal entity shall vote
The matters discussed and decisions taken at the meeting shall be recorded in a minute and signed by the chairman of the council and the clerks. At the end of the meeting, the minutes and other documents shall be delivered to the chairman of the board of directors. The chairman of the board of directors is responsible for protecting these documents and delivering them to the newly elected board of directors within seven days.
Voting and Decision Making Procedures and Forms of the General Assembly
Article 8- In the General Assembly, unless otherwise decided, the elections of the members of the Board of Directors and the Board of Auditors shall be voted by secret ballot and the decisions on other matters shall be voted openly. Secret ballots are the votes collected by throwing the papers or ballot papers sealed by the chairman of the meeting into an empty container after they have been duly cast by the members and determined by open casting after the end of voting.
In open voting, the method specified by the chairman of the general assembly shall be applied.
The decisions of the General Assembly shall be taken by an absolute majority of the members attending the meeting. However, decisions on amendment of the statutes and dissolution of the association can only be taken by a two-thirds majority of the members attending the meeting.
Decisions taken without a meeting or without a call
Decisions taken with the written participation of all members without coming together and decisions taken by all members of the association by coming together without complying with the call procedure written in these bylaws are valid. Taking decisions in this way does not take the place of an ordinary meeting.
Duties and Powers of the General Assembly
Article 9 – The followingmatters shall be discussed and resolved by the General Assembly.
1-Electionof the organs of the association,
2-Changingthe bylaws of the association,
3-Discussionof the reports of the Board ofDirectors and Audit Committee and release of the Board of Directors,
4-Discussing the budget prepared by the Board of Directors and accepting it as is or with amendments,
5-Authorizing the Board of Directors to purchase the immovable properties required for the Associationor to sell the existing immovable properties,
6-Reviewingthe directives to be prepared by the board of directors regarding the work of the association and approving them as they are or with amendments,
7-Determinationof the salaries, all kinds of allowances, travel allowances and compensations to be paid to the chairman and members of the board of directors and supervisory boards of the associationwho are not public officials, and the amount of per diem and travel allowances to be paid to the members to be assigned for the services of the association,
8-Determinationof the associationto join or leave the federation,
9-Exercisinginternational activities, joining or leaving associations and organizations abroad as a member,
10-Foundationof a foundation by the association,
11-Dissolution of the association,
12-Examiningand deciding on other proposals of the Board of Directors,
13-Fulfillmentof other duties specified by theGeneral Assembly in the legislation,
The general assembly shall supervise the other organs of the association and may dismiss them at any time for just cause.
The General Assembly makes the final decision on admission to membership and expulsion from membership. As the most authorized body of the Association, it performs the duties and exercises the powers not delegated to any other body of the Association.
Organization, Duties and Authorities of the Board of Directors
Article 10 –The Board of Directors shall be elected by the General Assembly as five original and five substitute members.
At its first meeting after the election, the Board of Directors shall determine the chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, treasurer and member by dividing the duties with a decision. The same person cannot be the Chairman of the Board of Directors for three consecutive terms.
The Board of Directors may be called to a meeting at any time, provided that all members are notified. It convenes with the presence of one more than half of the total number of members. Decisions are taken by absolute majority of the total number of members attending the meeting.
In the event of a vacancy in the original membership of the Board of Directors due to resignation or other reasons, it is obligatory to call the substitute members to duty according to the order of the majority of votes received in the General Assembly.
Duties and Authorities of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall fulfill the following duties.
1-Torepresent the Associationor to authorize one or more of its members to do so,
2-To carry out transactions related to incomeand expense accounts and to prepare the budget for the next period and present it to the general assembly,
3-Preparingthe regulations related to thework of the associationand submitting them to the approval of the general assembly
4-Purchasingimmovable property with the authority granted by the generalassembly, selling movable and immovable property belonging to the association, constructing buildings or facilities, making lease agreements, establishing pledges, mortgages or real rights in favor of the association,
5-Toensure the opening of representative offices where deemed necessary
6-Implementthe decisions taken in the generalassembly,
7-At the end of eachactivity year, to organize the operating account statement or balance sheet and income statement of the association and the report explaining the work of the board of directors, and to present it to the general assembly when it meets,
8- To ensure the implementation of the budget,
9-Decidingon the issues of membership or dismissal from membership.
10-Totake and implement all kinds of decisions to realize the purpose of the association,
11-Doingother duties and using the powers given to him/her by the legislation,
Organization, Duties and Authorities of the Audit Committee
Article 11 – The supervisoryboard is elected by the general assembly as three original and three substitute members.
In the event of a vacancy in the original membership of the supervisory board due to resignation or other reasons, it is obligatory to call the substitute members to duty according to the order of the majority of votes received in the general assembly.
Duties and Powers of the Audit Committee
The supervisory board audits whether the association operates in line with the purpose and the fields of activity specified to be carried out for the realization of the purpose, whether the books, accounts and records are kept in accordance with the legislation and the statute of the association, according to the principles and procedures determined in the statute of the association and at intervals not exceeding one year, and submits the results of the audit in a report to the board of directors and to the general assembly when it convenes.
The supervisory board shall call the general assembly to a meeting when necessary.
Income Sources of the Association
Article 12 – Thesources of income of the Associationare listed below.
1-MemberDues: An annual fee of 1000 TL (which must be paid in the first six months of the year) is collected from the members as an entrance fee. The General Assembly is authorized to increase or decrease these amounts.
2-Donations and aids made by realand legal persons to the association voluntarily.
3-Revenuefrom activities such as tea and dinner meetings, trips and entertainment, representation, concerts, sports competitions and conferences organized by the Association,
4-Revenue from theassets of the association,
5-Donationsand aids to be collected in accordance with the provisions of the legislation on aidcollection.
6-Earningsderived from commercial activities undertaken by the associationin order to obtain the income it needs to realize its purpose.
7-Otherrevenues.
Bookkeeping Principles and Procedures of the Association and Books to be kept
Article 13-Bookkeepingprinciples;
The Association shall keep books on the basis of business account. However, if the annual gross income exceeds the limit specified in Article 31 of the Regulation on Associations, books shall be kept on the balance sheet basis starting from the following accounting period.
In the event that the balance sheet basis is adopted, if the Company falls below the above-mentioned limit in two consecutive accounting periods, it may return to the operating account basis as of the following year.
Notwithstanding the above-mentioned limit, books may be kept on the balance sheet basis upon the decision of the Board of Directors.
In the event that the Association opens a commercial enterprise, books shall also be kept for this commercial enterprise in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law.
Registration Procedure
The books and records of the Association shall be kept in accordance with the procedures and principles specified in the Regulation on Associations.
Books to be kept
The Association shall keep the following books.
a)The books to be kept on the business account basis and the principles to be followed are as follows:
1-DecisionBook: The decisions of the Board of Directors are written in this book in order of date and number and the decisions are signed by the members attending the meeting.
2-MemberRegistration Book: The identity information of those who enter the association as members, their entry and exit dates are recorded in this book. The amount of entrance and annual dues paid by the members can be recorded in this book.
3-DocumentRecord Book: Incoming and outgoing documents are recorded in this book with date and sequence number. Originals of incoming documents and copies of outgoing documents are filed. Documents received or sent via electronic mail are kept by printing them out.
4- FixturesBook: The date and manner of acquisition of the fixtures belonging to the Association, the places where they are used or given and the deregistration of those who have expired are recorded in this book.
5-OperatingAccount Book: Revenues received and expenses incurred on behalf of the Association are clearly and regularly recorded in this book.
6-Documentof ReceiptRecord Book: The serial and sequence numbers of the receipt documents, the names, surnames and signatures of those who receive and return these documents, and the dates of receipt and return are recorded in this book.
b)The books to be kept on the balance sheet basis and the principles to be followed are as follows:
The books registered in subparagraphs 1, 2, 3 and 6 of paragraph 1-(a) shall also be kept in case of keeping books on the balance sheet basis.
2- JournalBook, General Ledger and Inventory Book: The method of keeping and recording of these books are made in accordance with the principles of the Tax Procedure Law and the Accounting System Implementation General Communiqués published pursuant to the authorization given to the Ministry of Finance by this Law.
Certification of Books
The books that must be kept in the association shall be certified by the provincial directorate of associations or a notary public before they are used. The use of these books shall continue until their pages are exhausted and interim certification of the books shall not be made. However, the books kept on the balance sheet basis and the books with form or continuous form sheets must be recertified every year in the last month preceding the year in which they will be used.
Income Statement and Balance Sheet Preparation
In case of keeping records on the basis of operating account, “Operating Account Statement” (specified in Annex-16 of the Regulation on Associations) is prepared at the end of the year (December 31). In case of keeping books on the balance sheet basis, a balance sheet and income statement are prepared at the end of the year (December 31) based on the Accounting System Implementation General Communiqués published by the Ministry of Finance.
Income and Expenditure Transactions of the Association
Article 14 – Incomeand expense documents;
The revenues of the Association are collected with a “Receipt Certificate” (a sample of which can be found in Annex 17 of the Regulation on Associations). In case the revenues of the Association are collected through banks, documents such as bank receipts or account statements issued by the bank shall replace the receipt.
Expenditures of the association are made with expenditure documents such as invoices, retail sales receipts, self-employment receipts. However, for the payments of the association within the scope of Article 94 of the Income Tax Law, an expense voucher is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law, and for the payments that are not within this scope, an “Expense Receipt” (an example of which can be found in Annex-13 of the Regulation on Associations) is issued.
Free goods and service deliveries to be made by the association to individuals, institutions or organizations are made with the “In-Kind Aid Delivery Certificate” (an example of which can be found in Annex-14 of the Regulation on Associations). Free goods and service deliveries to be made by individuals, institutions or organizations to the association are accepted with the “In-Kind Donation Receipt Certificate” (sample in Annex-15 of the Regulation on Associations).
Receipt Documents
“Certificates of Receipt” (in the format and size shown in Annex 17 of the Regulation on Associations) to be used in the collection of the income of the association are printed by the decision of the board of directors.
The relevant provisions of the Regulation on Associations shall apply to the printing and control of the receipt documents, receipt from the printing house, recording in the book, handover between the old and new treasurers and the use of these receipt documents by the person or persons who will collect income on behalf of the association with the receipt document and the delivery of the collected income.
Authorization Certificate
The person or persons who will collect income on behalf of the association are determined by the decision of the board of directors by specifying the period of authorization. The “Authorization Certificate” containing the clear identity, signature and photographs of the persons who will collect income (a sample of which can be found in Annex 19 of the Regulation on Associations) is issued in triplicate by the association and approved by the chairman of the board of directors of the association. One copy of the authorization certificates is given to the associations units. Changes related to the authorization certificate are notified to the associations unit within fifteen days by the chairman of the board of directors.
Persons who will collect income on behalf of the association can start collecting income only after a copy of the authorization documents issued on their behalf is submitted to the associations unit.
The use, renewal and return of the authorization certificate and other matters shall be governed by the relevant provisions of the Regulation on Associations.
Retention Period of Income and Expense Documents;
Except for the books, the receipt documents, expenditure documents and other documents used by the association shall be kept for 5 years in accordance with the number and date order in the books in which they are recorded, without prejudice to the periods specified in special laws.
Declaration Submission
Article 15-The“Declaration of the Association” (presented in Annex-21 of the Regulation on Associations) regarding the activities of the associationfor the previous year and the results of the income and expenditure transactions as of the end of the year is filled in by the board of directors of the association and submitted to the local local administrative authority by the president of the association within the first four months of each calendar year.
Notification Obligation
Article 16-Notificationsto be made to the localauthority;
General Assembly Final Declaration
Within thirty days following the ordinary or extraordinary general assembly meetings, the chairman of the board of directors notifies the local administrative authority of the “General Assembly Result Notification” and its annexes (presented in Annex-3 of the Regulation on Associations), which includes the original and substitute members elected to the boards of directors and supervisory boards and other organs:
Notice of the general assembly;
1-Sampleof the minutes of the general assembly meeting signed by the chairman, vice-chairmen and clerk,
2-If the bylawshave been amended, the new and old versions of the amended articles of the bylaws and a copy of the final version of the association’s bylaws signed by the board of directors on each page.
Notification of Immovables
The immovable properties acquired by the Association shall be notified to the local administrative authority by filling out the “Immovable Property Declaration” (presented in Annex-26 of the Regulation on Associations) within thirty days from the registration to the title deed.
Notification of Receiving Aid from Abroad
In the event that the association will receive aid from abroad, they fill out the “Notification of Receiving Aid from Abroad” (specified in Annex-4 of the Regulation on Associations) in two copies and notify the local administrative authority before receiving aid.
The notification form shall be accompanied by a copy of the board of directors’ decision to receive aid from abroad, a copy of the protocol, contract and similar documents, if any, and a copy of the receipt, extra or similar document regarding the account to which the aid is transferred.
Cash aids must be received through banks and the notification requirement must be fulfilled before use.
Notification on Joint Projects Conducted with Public Institutions and Organizations
A copy of the protocol and the project (shown in Annex 23 of the Regulation on Associations) regarding the joint projects carried out by the association with public institutions and organizations on issues related to its field of duty shall be attached to the “Project Notification” and submitted to the governorship of the place where the headquarters of the association is located within one month following the protocol date.
Notification of Changes
Changes in the association’s place of residence shall be notified to the local administrative authority within thirty days following the change by filling in the “Notification of Change in Place of Residence” (specified in Annex-24 of the Regulation on Associations) and changes in the association organs outside the general assembly meeting shall be notified to the local administrative authority within thirty days following the change by filling in the “Notification of Change in Association Organs” (specified in Annex-25 of the Regulation on Associations).
Amendments to the bylaws of the Association shall also be notified to the local administrative authority within thirty days following the general assembly meeting where the amendment to the bylaws was made, in the annex of the general assembly result notification.
Internal Audit of the Association
Article 17-Internalaudit may be conducted by the general assembly, the board of directors or the supervisory board in the association, or independent audit institutions may be commissioned to conduct an audit. The fact that an audit has been carried out by the general assembly, the board of directors or independent audit institutions does not remove the obligation of the audit board.
An audit of the association shall be carried out by the board of auditors at least once a year. The general assembly or the board of directors may conduct audits or have independent audit institutions conduct audits when deemed necessary.
Borrowing Procedures of the Association
Article 18 –In order to realize its purpose and carry out its activities, the Associationmay borrow money with the decision of the Board of Directors if needed. This borrowing can be made in cash as well as in the purchase of goods and services on credit. However, this borrowing cannot be made in amounts that cannot be covered by the income sources of the association and that will put the association into insolvency.
How to Amend the Statute
Article 19 –Amendment of the bylawsmay be made by a decision of the general assembly.
In order to amend the bylaws in the general assembly, 2/3 majority of the members who have the right to participate in the general assembly is required. In case the meeting is postponed due to lack of majority, the majority is not sought in the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the boards of directors and supervisory boards.
The majority of the votes of the members attending the meeting and having the right to vote is 2/3 of the votes required for the amendment of the bylaws. Voting on the amendment of the statute shall be open at the general assembly.
Dissolution of the Association and Liquidation of Assets
Article 20 – The generalassembly may at any time decide to dissolve the association.
In order for the termination to be discussed in the General Assembly, 2/3 majority of the members who have the right to attend the General Assembly shall be sought. In the event that the meeting is postponed due to lack of majority, the majority is not sought in the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the boards of directors and supervisory boards.
The majority of the votes of the members attending the meeting and having the right to vote is 2/3 of the votes required for the dissolution decision to be taken. Voting on the dissolution resolution in the general assembly shall be open.
Liquidation Procedures
When the general assembly decides on dissolution, the liquidation of the money, property and rights of the association shall be carried out by the liquidation board consisting of the members of the last board of directors. These proceedings shall commence as of the date of the decision of the general assembly regarding dissolution or the date of finalization of spontaneous termination. During the liquidation period, the phrase “In Liquidation” shall be used at the beginning of the name of the association in all transactions.
The liquidation board is responsible and authorized to complete the liquidation of the money, property and rights of the association from the beginning to the end in accordance with the legislation. This board first examines the accounts of the association. During the examination, the books, receipt documents, expenditure documents, title deed and bank records and other documents of the association are determined and their assets and liabilities are recorded in a minute. During the liquidation procedures, a call is made to the creditors of the association and the assets, if any, are converted into money and paid to the creditors. If the association has creditors, the receivables are collected. All money, property and rights remaining after the collection of receivables and payment of debts are transferred to the place determined in the general assembly. If the place to be transferred is not determined in the general assembly, it shall be transferred to the association closest to the purpose of the association in the province where the association is located and which has the highest number of members on the date of termination.
All transactions related to the liquidation shall be shown in the liquidation minutes and the liquidation procedures shall be completed within three months, except for the additional periods granted by the local administrative authorities based on a justified reason.
Following the completion of the liquidation and transfer of the money, property and rights of the association, the liquidation board must notify the local administrative authority of the place where the headquarters of the association is located with a letter within seven days and the liquidation report must be attached to this letter.
The last members of the board of directors, as the liquidation board, are responsible for keeping the books and documents of the Association. This duty may also be assigned to a member of the board of directors. The retention period of these books and documents is five years.
Lack of Provision
Article 21 –The provisions of the Law on Associations, the Turkish Civil Code and the Regulation on Associations issued by reference to these Laws and the provisions of other relevant legislation on associations shall apply to matters not specified in thisStatute.
Provisional Article 1 –Until the organs of the association are formed in the firstgeneral assembly, the members of the temporary board of directors who will represent the association and carry out the business and transactions related to the association are as follows.
Objective;
- For the development and spread of electronic commerce in our country and in the world;
- To carry out activities to ensure sustainable service quality and security in electronic commerce infrastructures,
- To ensure that virtual store businesses that have received e-commerce infrastructure services can conduct e-commerce with high quality and high-level security systems,
- To follow the developments in the field of electronic commerce in the world and to carry out activities that will ensure the integration of our sector with the world,
- To work towards ensuring the professional development of our members,
- To create a communication environment based on solidarity, information exchange, interaction and cooperation among the members of the Association and aiming for continuous development,
- Raising the reputation of e-commerce in the eyes of the public so that consumers adopt e-commerce habits more,
- To be an intermediary in the regulation of the legal regulations that are necessary for the development of the sector or that constitute an obstacle to its development by the relevant institutions,
- To contribute to the establishment of the legal regulations required for the development of the electronic commerce sector under reliable and fair conditions before our members, virtual store businesses and consumers.
Also,
- Fairs
- Conferences
- Trainings
- Certificate Programs,
- Seminars
- It works in cooperation with relevant national and international institutions and organizations to organize Research and Surveys or to take part in such organizations.