Accession & Articles of Association

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1. Declaration of membership BSV Belsen
2. Data protection declaration information sheet
3. for foreign applications - additional declaration for foreigners

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Statutes of BSV Belsen from 1976 e. v.

§1 Name and location of the association
The “BELSER SPORTVEREIN e. V.” registered in the register of associations, based in Belsen, pursues exclusively and directly charitable purposes within the meaning of the section “Tax-privileged purposes” of the tax code.

§2 Purpose and goals
The purpose of the club is to promote sport. The purpose of the statutes is achieved in particular through the construction of sports facilities and the promotion of sporting exercises and performances.
His aim is to meaningfully supplement the school's physical training and to create a joyful balance to professional work. The club is divided into divisions and groups.
a. The association works selflessly; it does not primarily pursue its own economic purposes.
b. The association's funds may only be used for statutory purposes. The members do not receive payments from the association.
c. No person may benefit from expenses that are alien to the purpose of the association or from disproportionately high remuneration

§3 Club colors
The club colors are black, red and yellow.

§4 Fiscal Year
The financial year is the calendar year from January 1st to December 31st.

§5 Creation of membership
1. Anyone can become a member of the association if they apply in writing to the association's executive board.
2. For minors or persons with limited legal capacity, the written consent of the legal representative is required.
3. The extended board decides on the final admission. The decision is made by a simple majority of the members present
4. The admission fee is determined by the general meeting.

§6 Types of members
1. Active members / 2. Passive members / 3. Honorary members / 4. Young members

§7 Active members
Active members are all members who have reached the age of 18. You can be elected to all bodies of the association. You have the right to use the club equipment and spaces for exercises and to take part in all club events.

§8 Passive members
Passive members are members who do not actively participate in a sport but who want to support the club in achieving its goals by paying a fixed fee and maintain their connection with it. The passive members of the association have the same rights as the active members of the association.

§9 Honorary members
Honorary members can be appointed by the general meeting with at least a 2/3 majority of people who have made special contributions to the club or to sport in general. You don't pay any contribution.

§10 Young members
Young members are all members under the age of 18. If they are over 16 years old, they can attend general meetings and have the right to vote.

§11 Termination of membership
1. Membership is terminated by:
a. death / b. voluntary resignation / c. Exclusion
2. Voluntary resignation can only be made by written declaration at the end of a quarter. The executive board can allow exceptions. For minors and persons with limited legal capacity, the consent of the legal representative is required.
3. A member who violates the reputation or interests of the association, its statutes or resolutions can be excluded by the board. The person excluded has the right to appeal to the next general meeting, which will make the final decision.
4. Honorary membership expires in the event of death, voluntary resignation, loss of civil rights or behavior that is harmful to the association. The decision is made as in § 9.

§12 Contribution
Each member is obliged to pay contributions based on a separate contribution regulation. The amount of the contribution is determined by the general meeting.

§13 Organs of the association
1. The organs of the association are:
a. the executive board / b. the extended board / c. the general meeting (annual general meeting) / d. the auditors
2. The formation of specialist committees to carry out special tasks is permitted.

§14 The executive board
1. The executive board consists of:
the 1st chairman / the 2nd chairman / the secretary / the treasurer
2. If necessary, the executive board can appoint a managing director, but this requires the prior approval of the general meeting.
3. The executive board is elected by the annual general meeting for a period of 3 years. Re-election is permitted. However, the board members remain in office after the end of their term of office until a new election or re-election.
4. The first chairman represents the association in and out of court together with another member of the executive board in accordance with Section 26 of the German Civil Code (BGB). If the first chairman is unable to attend, he will be represented by the second chairman.

§15 The extended board
The extended board consists of:
a. the executive board / b. the 2nd treasurer / c. the main sports director / d. the press officer / e. a youth leader and a youth leader / f. the department heads or representatives / g. two assessors

§16 Tasks of the extended board
1. The extended board represents the interests of the association and is responsible for the management and administration of the association.
2. Board meetings of the association take place as required. Board meetings must be convened at the request of at least 3 members of the board.
3. The extended board has a quorum if 5 members are present. He decides by absolute majority of votes; In the event of a tie, the vote of the chairman of the meeting decides.
4. The combination of more than 2 board positions is not permitted.
5. At the end of the financial year, the extended board must submit a general annual report and a budget for the new financial year for approval. The cash report must first be checked for accuracy and signed by the two cash auditors.

§17 Duties of the board members
1. The first chairman calls and chairs all board meetings and general meetings and sets the agenda.
2. The secretary is responsible for preparing the documents necessary to carry out the resolutions of the board and the general meeting. He must draw up minutes of every meeting of the board and general meetings. The minutes must be signed by the secretary and the first chairman. The secretary is responsible for handling general correspondence as far as it concerns the entire association.
3. The treasurer manages the association's treasury and keeps proper records of all income and expenses. He must submit an accounting report to the annual general meeting. The association has a bank account each with the Kreissparkasse and the Volksbank.
The cash balance in the main cash register should not exceed 500 DM.
Expenditures that are not shown in the budget or that exceed the budget estimate require the countersignature of the first chairman.
4. The main sports director is responsible for the smooth running of sports operations in all divisions. The department heads support him in this.
5. The press officer is responsible for public relations. He ensures that the game and other reports are published in the press. He is also responsible for overseeing the club's showcase.
6. If members of the executive board leave during the financial year, the general meeting will hold supplementary elections. For the period between the departure and the additional election, the extended board appoints a suitable member to represent the departed person's business.

§18 Tasks of the divisions
The heads of the divisions are elected annually by the division assembly. They require confirmation by the association's annual general meeting. Each division has a seal or stamp based on the association's model with its identification, which each division head is responsible for maintaining properly. The department heads support the main sports director in carrying out his tasks. The use of the sports facilities must be coordinated with him. Within the divisions, the division managers ensure that sports operations run smoothly.

§19 The general meeting
1. The general meeting is the highest body of the association. The invitation to the general meeting and the annual general meeting is issued by the first chairman or, if he is unable to attend, by his deputy. The general meeting will be announced at least 2 weeks before the day of the meeting by means of a circular announcing the agenda. The first ordinary general meeting within the financial year (annual general meeting) must be convened within the first quarter. It should have the following regular items for consultation and decision-making:
a. Annual report (annual report) / b. Cash report and auditor’s report / c. Discharge of the board of directors / d. Resolution on changes to the statutes / e. New elections (auditor, etc.) / f. Discussion / The first chairman, or if his representative is unable to attend, calls further meetings as necessary, or if 1/3 of the members request it in writing.
2. Every general meeting called in accordance with the statutes has a quorum for all items on the agenda, regardless of the number of those present.
3. Discussion and decision-making on items that are not on the agenda are only permitted after approval of an emergency request. This requires 2/3 of the votes present.
4. Every member is entitled to submit applications for the general meeting. These must be submitted in writing to the executive board no later than 10 days before the meeting and placed on the agenda by the board.
5. All members are entitled to vote at the general meeting, with the exception of young people under the age of 16 and persons with limited legal capacity, unless a legal transaction to be concluded with a member or a difference between the association and the member is up for negotiation.
6. The general meeting passes its resolutions with a simple majority of the voting members present. In the event of a tie, the application is considered rejected.
The general meeting can decide with a simple majority whether votes should be held openly or secretly. The majority of a vote is calculated based on the number of members present and entitled to vote.
7. The secretary must prepare written minutes of all resolutions, which must be signed by him and the first chairman.

§20 Extraordinary general meeting
Extraordinary general meetings take place:
a. by decision of the extended board
b. upon written request from at least 10% of the members entitled to vote, stating the purpose and reasons in writing. They must be convened within one month with an indication of the agenda.

§21 Rules of Procedure of the General Meeting
1. The chairman can always speak. He must give the members the floor in the order in which they reported.
2. Proposers and rapporteurs are the first and last to have the floor before a vote.
3. Speakers who do not speak on the matter or violate parliamentary propriety must be admonished by the chairman. After three warnings, he can stop the speaker from speaking.
4. Voting takes place in the order in which the motions were submitted.

§22 Obligations of members
1. The members are obliged to promote all of the association's facilities to the best of their ability and to comply with the association's statutes.
2. Each member can be held liable for penalties imposed by the authorities or higher-level sporting associations and for damage to club property through their own fault.

§23 Auditor
1. The auditors are appointed by the annual general meeting for the current financial year. The auditors consist of two club members. You have at least twice
to examine the cash management every year and put the findings in writing. You must also check the annual statement and certify that it is correct.
2. The auditors are not members of the board. However, they can be invited to board meetings, but only have an advisory vote.
3. The auditors must report on the results of their audit, which they may only carry out together, to the general meeting, which decides on the association's budget and the discharge of the board.

§24 Committees
The general meeting and the board are entitled to set up committees whose members are not board members within the meaning of the statutes for the proper functioning of the association's administration. A committee consists of at least 3 members. The respective committee only exists until the next board election at most. Re-election is permitted. The respective committee regulates the necessary matters on its own authority.

§25 Amendments to the Articles of Association
Changes to the statutes can only be decided upon in accordance with Section 33 of the German Civil Code (BGB) with a ¾ majority of the voting members present and entitled to vote if the meeting has been properly called in accordance with Section 19 of these statutes.

§26 Club assets
If the association is dissolved or its previous purpose ceases to exist, the association's assets will go to the city of Bergen, which must use them exclusively for charitable purposes.

§27 Dissolution of the association
The association can only be dissolved at a special general meeting called for this purpose if ¾ of the members entitled to vote declare their consent in writing to a decision in this regard in accordance with Section 32 BGB.
If this meeting does not have a quorum, a second meeting must be called, which in any case has a quorum and can decide with a ¾ majority of the voting members present.

§28 Liability
The club is not liable for accidents or thefts that occur during events and exercises of any kind. The club takes out insurance against accidents and liability for its active members (including young people) or ensures insurance cover through the sports association or a specialist association.
The association is not liable for injuries or damage to individuals caused intentionally or negligently beyond the insurance coverage.

End of the statutes.
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