Membership Requirements
Article 6 – The conditions for becoming a member of the Association are as follows:
To be of legal age and possess full legal capacity.
Not to be subject to the restrictions set forth in Article 3 of Law No. 5253 on Associations.
To be recommended by three members of the Association.
Foreign applicants must have the legal right of residence in Türkiye.
Persons who have been permanently expelled from membership of the Association for reasons other than non-payment of Association dues, and those who cannot obtain the necessary permissions from institutions to which they are affiliated pursuant to the Law on Associations, unless otherwise provided by special legislation, may not become members of the Association.
Membership Types
Article 7 – Birlikte İleri Association has two categories of membership:
Association Member: A member who benefits from all rights arising from membership and undertakes the obligations associated with membership.
Honorary Member: Honorary membership granted to individuals who show interest in the purposes, principles, and fields of service of the Association and who are selected by the decision of the Board of Directors upon the proposal of at least three members based on their qualifications.
Rights and Obligations of Members
Article 8 – Members have the right to participate in the activities of Birlikte İleri Association, to stand as candidates for positions within the Association’s bodies provided that the required conditions are met, and to vote.
Members are obliged to attend General Assembly meetings, pay membership dues on time, act in harmony and coordination with other members in line with the Association’s purposes and principles, make the necessary efforts for the achievement of its objectives, contribute positively to the reputation of Birlikte İleri Association in society, and refrain from actions contrary to these principles.
Honorary members do not have the right to vote, elect, or be elected to the governing bodies of the Association.
Membership Procedures
Article 9 – To apply for membership, an application petition must be submitted to the Board of Directors together with written recommendation letters from at least three members of Birlikte İleri Association.
Membership applications submitted in writing shall be decided upon by the Board of Directors within no later than thirty days and the result shall be notified to the applicant in writing.
Members whose applications are approved shall be recorded in the membership register maintained for this purpose.
Senior scholars who have served Birlikte İleri Association voluntarily or without compensation, provided material or moral support, or contributed through work compatible with the purposes and principles of the Association may be granted honorary membership ex officio by decision of the Board of Directors.
Termination of Membership
Article 10 – Membership shall terminate upon death, resignation, or expulsion.
Any member may resign at any time by submitting a written notice of resignation to the Board of Directors of Birlikte İleri Association. Membership shall be deemed terminated upon receipt of the written request by the Board of Directors.
Resignation from membership shall not eliminate any outstanding obligations of the member.
Expulsion from Membership and Right of Objection
Article 11 – A member shall be expelled by decision of the Board of Directors if one or more of the following circumstances occur:
Losing the legal qualifications required to be a member of an association.
Acting contrary to the Association’s bylaws.
Failing to fulfill assigned duties within the prescribed period.
Failing to pay membership dues within six months despite written notice.
Failing to comply with decisions made by the Association’s governing bodies.
Members who resign or are expelled shall be removed from the membership registry and shall have no claims over the assets of the Association.
A member expelled from membership reserves the right to request a reconsideration of the expulsion decision by the General Assembly.
Honorary members shall not have the right to object.
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