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Statutes of the BSV Belsen from 1976 e. V.
§1 Name and registered office of the association
The "BELSER SPORTVEREIN e. V.", registered in the association register and headquartered in Belsen, pursues exclusively and directly non-profit purposes within the meaning of the section "Tax-privileged purposes" of the German Fiscal Code.
§2 Purpose and objectives
The purpose of the association is to promote sports. This purpose is achieved primarily through the construction of sports facilities and the promotion of athletic exercises and achievements.
Its aim is to provide a meaningful complement to the school's physical education program and to provide a fun-filled balance to professional work. The club is divided into sections and groups.
a. The association operates on a non-profit basis; it does not primarily pursue commercial purposes.
b. The association's funds may only be used for the purposes stated in its statutes. Members may not receive any donations from the association's funds.
c. No person may be favored through expenses that are unrelated to the purpose of the association or through disproportionately high remuneration
§3 Club colors
The club colors are black, red and yellow.
§4 Financial year
The financial year is the calendar year from January 1st to December 31st.
§5 Creation of membership
1. Any person may become a member of the association if he or she applies for membership in writing to the executive board of the association.
2. In the case of minors or persons with limited legal capacity, the written consent of the legal representative is required.
3. The extended board decides on final admission. Decisions are made by a simple majority of the members present.
4. The admission fee is set by the general meeting.
§6 Types of members
1. Active members / 2. Passive members / 3. Honorary members / 4. Youth members
The "BELSER SPORTVEREIN e. V.", registered in the association register and headquartered in Belsen, pursues exclusively and directly non-profit purposes within the meaning of the section "Tax-privileged purposes" of the German Fiscal Code.
§2 Purpose and objectives
The purpose of the association is to promote sports. This purpose is achieved primarily through the construction of sports facilities and the promotion of athletic exercises and achievements.
Its aim is to provide a meaningful complement to the school's physical education program and to provide a fun-filled balance to professional work. The club is divided into sections and groups.
a. The association operates on a non-profit basis; it does not primarily pursue commercial purposes.
b. The association's funds may only be used for the purposes stated in its statutes. Members may not receive any donations from the association's funds.
c. No person may be favored through expenses that are unrelated to the purpose of the association or through disproportionately high remuneration
§3 Club colors
The club colors are black, red and yellow.
§4 Financial year
The financial year is the calendar year from January 1st to December 31st.
§5 Creation of membership
1. Any person may become a member of the association if he or she applies for membership in writing to the executive board of the association.
2. In the case of minors or persons with limited legal capacity, the written consent of the legal representative is required.
3. The extended board decides on final admission. Decisions are made by a simple majority of the members present.
4. The admission fee is set by the general meeting.
§6 Types of members
1. Active members / 2. Passive members / 3. Honorary members / 4. Youth members
§7 Active members
Active members are all members who have reached the age of 18. They are eligible for election to all committees of the club. They have the right to use the club's equipment and training grounds and to participate in all club events.
§8 Passive members
Passive members are members who do not actively participate in a sport, but who, by paying a fixed fee, support the club in achieving its goals and maintain contact with it. Passive members of the club have the same rights as active members.
§9 Honorary members
Honorary members may be appointed by the general meeting with at least a two-thirds majority of the votes cast to those individuals who have rendered exceptional services to the club or to sport in general. They pay no dues.
§10 Young members
Youth members are all members under the age of 18. Those over the age of 16 may attend general meetings and have the right to vote and stand for election.
§11 Termination of membership
1. Membership is terminated by:
a. death / b. voluntary withdrawal / c. exclusion
2. Voluntary resignation may only be made by written declaration effective as of the last day of a quarter. The Executive Board may 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 may be expelled by the Board of Directors. The expelled member shall have the right to appeal to the next general meeting, which will make the final decision.
4. Honorary membership expires upon death, voluntary withdrawal, loss of civil rights, or conduct detrimental to the association. The decision shall be made as per § 9.
§12 Contribution
Each member is obligated to pay dues according to a separate dues policy. The amount of the dues is determined by the general meeting.
§13 Bodies 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 technical committees to carry out specific tasks is permissible.
§14 The Executive Board
1. The Executive Board consists of:
the 1st Chairman / the 2nd Chairman / the Secretary / the Treasurer
2. The Executive Board may appoint a Managing Director if necessary, but this requires the prior approval of the General Meeting.
3. The Executive Board is elected by the Annual General Meeting for a term of three years. Re-election is permitted. However, after the expiration of their term, Board members remain in office until a new election or re-election.
4. The 1st 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). In the event of his or her absence, the 1st Chairman will be represented by the 2nd Chairman.
§15 The extended board
The extended board consists of:
a. the executive board / b. the 2nd treasurer / c. the chief sports officer / d. the press officer / e. 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 shall be held as needed. Board meetings must be convened upon request of at least three members of the board.
3. The extended board constitutes a quorum if five members are present. Decisions are made by an absolute majority; in the event of a tie, the chairperson of the meeting has the casting vote.
4. The combination of more than two board positions is not permitted.
5. After the end of the fiscal year, the extended board must submit a general annual report and a budget for the new fiscal year for approval. The financial report must first be reviewed for accuracy and signed by the two auditors.
§17 Duties of the Board Members
1. The Chairman convenes and chairs all Board meetings and General Meetings and sets the agenda.
2. The secretary is responsible for preparing the documents required to implement the resolutions of the board and the general meeting. He or she must prepare minutes of each meeting of the board and general meetings. The minutes must be signed by the secretary and the chairperson. The secretary is responsible for handling general correspondence concerning the entire association.
3. The treasurer manages the association's finances and keeps proper records of all income and expenditures. He or she must submit a financial report to the annual general meeting. The association maintains two bank accounts at the Kreissparkasse (District Savings Bank) and the Volksbank (People's Bank).
The cash balance in the main cash register should not exceed 500 DM.
Expenditures not included in the budget or exceeding the budget estimate require the countersignature of the Chairman.
4. The Chief Sports Officer is responsible for the smooth running of all sports activities. The department heads support him in this task.
5. The press officer is responsible for public relations. He ensures the publication of match and other reports in the press. He is also responsible for overseeing the club's display case.
6. If members of the Executive Board resign during the fiscal year, the General Meeting shall hold by-elections. For the period between the resignation and the by-election, the Extended Executive Board shall appoint a suitable member to assume the duties of the resigning member on a temporary basis.
§18 Tasks of the divisions
The heads of the divisions are elected annually by the division assembly. They require confirmation by the club's annual general meeting. Each division bears a seal or stamp in the club's designation, bearing their own logo, and each division head is responsible for its proper maintenance. The division heads support the chief sports officer in the performance of his duties. The use of the sports facilities must be coordinated with him. Within the divisions, the division heads ensure the smooth running of sports operations.
§19 The General Meeting
1. The General Meeting is the highest body of the association. Invitations to the General Meeting and the Annual General Meeting are issued by the Chairman, or in his absence, by his deputy. The General Meeting will be announced by circular at least two weeks before the meeting date, including the agenda. The first ordinary General Meeting within the fiscal year (Annual General Meeting) must be convened within the first quarter of the year. It shall regularly discuss and decide on the following items:
a. Annual report (business report) / b. Cash report and auditors' report / c. Discharge of the board of directors / d. Resolution on amendments to the statutes / e. New elections (auditors, etc.) / f. Discussion / Further meetings are convened by the chairman, or in his absence by his deputy, as needed, or if one-third of the members request it in writing.
2. Any general meeting convened in accordance with the Articles of Association shall have a quorum for all items on the agenda, regardless of the number of persons present.
3. Discussion and resolution on items not on the agenda shall only be permitted after approval of an urgent motion. This requires a two-thirds majority of the votes present.
4. Every member is entitled to submit motions for the general meeting. These motions must be submitted in writing to the Executive Board at least 10 days before the meeting, and the Executive Board must place them on the agenda.
5. All members shall have the right to vote at the General Meeting, with the exception of young people under 16 years of age and persons with limited legal capacity, unless a legal transaction to be concluded with a member or a dispute between the Association and the member is up for discussion.
6. The General Meeting shall pass its resolutions by a simple majority of the voting members present. In the event of a tie, the motion shall be deemed rejected.
The general meeting can decide by simple majority whether voting should be open or secret. The majority in a vote is calculated based on the number of members present and entitled to vote.
7. The secretary shall prepare a written record of all resolutions, which shall be signed by him and the chairman.
§20 Extraordinary General Meeting
Extraordinary general meetings take place:
a. by resolution of the extended board
b. Upon written request from at least 10% of the voting members, stating the purpose and reasons in writing. Meetings must be convened within one month and include the agenda.
§21 Rules of Procedure of the General Meeting
1. The chairperson may always speak. He or she shall allow members to speak in the order in which they have requested to speak.
2. The proposer and the rapporteur shall be the first and last to speak before a vote.
3. Speakers who do not speak to the point or violate parliamentary decorum shall be reprimanded by the Chair. After three reprimands, the Chair may withdraw the speaker's right to speak.
4. Voting shall take place in the order in which the motions were submitted.
§22 Duties of the members
1. Members are obliged to promote all the association's facilities to the best of their ability and to comply with the association's statutes.
2. Any member may be held liable for penalties imposed by the authorities or higher sporting associations and for damage to club property caused by his or her own fault.
§23 Auditors
1. The auditors are appointed by the Annual General Meeting for the current financial year. The auditors consist of two members of the association. They have served at least twice
They must audit the cash management annually and document their findings in writing. They must also audit the annual financial statements and certify their accuracy.
2. The auditors are not members of the Board of Directors. They may be invited to Board meetings, but their vote is advisory.
3. The auditors must report the results of their audit, which they may only conduct jointly, to the general meeting, which decides on the association's budget and the discharge of the board of directors.
§24 Committees
The General Meeting and the Board of Directors are authorized to establish committees to ensure the proper functioning of the association's administration. Their members are not members of the Board of Directors as defined by the Articles of Association. A committee shall consist of at least three members. Each committee shall remain in office until the next Board election at the latest. Re-election is permitted. Each committee shall regulate the necessary matters within its own authority.
§25 Amendments to the statutes
Amendments to the statutes can only be decided upon with a ¾ majority of the voting members present within the meaning of Section 33 of the German Civil Code (BGB), if the meeting has been duly convened in accordance with Section 19 of these statutes.
§26 Association assets
If the association is dissolved or if its previous purpose ceases to exist, the association's assets shall pass to the City of Bergen, which shall use them exclusively for charitable purposes.
§27 Dissolution of the association
The dissolution of the association can only take place at a special general meeting convened for this purpose if ¾ of the members entitled to vote in accordance with Section 41 of the German Civil Code (BGB) declare their consent to this decision in writing in accordance with Section 32 of the BGB.
If this meeting does not have a quorum, a second meeting must be convened, 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 any accidents or thefts that occur during events and training sessions. The club takes out accident and liability insurance for its active members (including youth) or arranges for insurance coverage through the sports association or a professional association.
The association is not liable for any injuries or damage caused intentionally or negligently to individuals beyond the benefits of the insurance coverage.
End of the statutes.
Active members are all members who have reached the age of 18. They are eligible for election to all committees of the club. They have the right to use the club's equipment and training grounds and to participate in all club events.
§8 Passive members
Passive members are members who do not actively participate in a sport, but who, by paying a fixed fee, support the club in achieving its goals and maintain contact with it. Passive members of the club have the same rights as active members.
§9 Honorary members
Honorary members may be appointed by the general meeting with at least a two-thirds majority of the votes cast to those individuals who have rendered exceptional services to the club or to sport in general. They pay no dues.
§10 Young members
Youth members are all members under the age of 18. Those over the age of 16 may attend general meetings and have the right to vote and stand for election.
§11 Termination of membership
1. Membership is terminated by:
a. death / b. voluntary withdrawal / c. exclusion
2. Voluntary resignation may only be made by written declaration effective as of the last day of a quarter. The Executive Board may 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 may be expelled by the Board of Directors. The expelled member shall have the right to appeal to the next general meeting, which will make the final decision.
4. Honorary membership expires upon death, voluntary withdrawal, loss of civil rights, or conduct detrimental to the association. The decision shall be made as per § 9.
§12 Contribution
Each member is obligated to pay dues according to a separate dues policy. The amount of the dues is determined by the general meeting.
§13 Bodies 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 technical committees to carry out specific tasks is permissible.
§14 The Executive Board
1. The Executive Board consists of:
the 1st Chairman / the 2nd Chairman / the Secretary / the Treasurer
2. The Executive Board may appoint a Managing Director if necessary, but this requires the prior approval of the General Meeting.
3. The Executive Board is elected by the Annual General Meeting for a term of three years. Re-election is permitted. However, after the expiration of their term, Board members remain in office until a new election or re-election.
4. The 1st 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). In the event of his or her absence, the 1st Chairman will be represented by the 2nd Chairman.
§15 The extended board
The extended board consists of:
a. the executive board / b. the 2nd treasurer / c. the chief sports officer / d. the press officer / e. 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 shall be held as needed. Board meetings must be convened upon request of at least three members of the board.
3. The extended board constitutes a quorum if five members are present. Decisions are made by an absolute majority; in the event of a tie, the chairperson of the meeting has the casting vote.
4. The combination of more than two board positions is not permitted.
5. After the end of the fiscal year, the extended board must submit a general annual report and a budget for the new fiscal year for approval. The financial report must first be reviewed for accuracy and signed by the two auditors.
§17 Duties of the Board Members
1. The Chairman convenes and chairs all Board meetings and General Meetings and sets the agenda.
2. The secretary is responsible for preparing the documents required to implement the resolutions of the board and the general meeting. He or she must prepare minutes of each meeting of the board and general meetings. The minutes must be signed by the secretary and the chairperson. The secretary is responsible for handling general correspondence concerning the entire association.
3. The treasurer manages the association's finances and keeps proper records of all income and expenditures. He or she must submit a financial report to the annual general meeting. The association maintains two bank accounts at the Kreissparkasse (District Savings Bank) and the Volksbank (People's Bank).
The cash balance in the main cash register should not exceed 500 DM.
Expenditures not included in the budget or exceeding the budget estimate require the countersignature of the Chairman.
4. The Chief Sports Officer is responsible for the smooth running of all sports activities. The department heads support him in this task.
5. The press officer is responsible for public relations. He ensures the publication of match and other reports in the press. He is also responsible for overseeing the club's display case.
6. If members of the Executive Board resign during the fiscal year, the General Meeting shall hold by-elections. For the period between the resignation and the by-election, the Extended Executive Board shall appoint a suitable member to assume the duties of the resigning member on a temporary basis.
§18 Tasks of the divisions
The heads of the divisions are elected annually by the division assembly. They require confirmation by the club's annual general meeting. Each division bears a seal or stamp in the club's designation, bearing their own logo, and each division head is responsible for its proper maintenance. The division heads support the chief sports officer in the performance of his duties. The use of the sports facilities must be coordinated with him. Within the divisions, the division heads ensure the smooth running of sports operations.
§19 The General Meeting
1. The General Meeting is the highest body of the association. Invitations to the General Meeting and the Annual General Meeting are issued by the Chairman, or in his absence, by his deputy. The General Meeting will be announced by circular at least two weeks before the meeting date, including the agenda. The first ordinary General Meeting within the fiscal year (Annual General Meeting) must be convened within the first quarter of the year. It shall regularly discuss and decide on the following items:
a. Annual report (business report) / b. Cash report and auditors' report / c. Discharge of the board of directors / d. Resolution on amendments to the statutes / e. New elections (auditors, etc.) / f. Discussion / Further meetings are convened by the chairman, or in his absence by his deputy, as needed, or if one-third of the members request it in writing.
2. Any general meeting convened in accordance with the Articles of Association shall have a quorum for all items on the agenda, regardless of the number of persons present.
3. Discussion and resolution on items not on the agenda shall only be permitted after approval of an urgent motion. This requires a two-thirds majority of the votes present.
4. Every member is entitled to submit motions for the general meeting. These motions must be submitted in writing to the Executive Board at least 10 days before the meeting, and the Executive Board must place them on the agenda.
5. All members shall have the right to vote at the General Meeting, with the exception of young people under 16 years of age and persons with limited legal capacity, unless a legal transaction to be concluded with a member or a dispute between the Association and the member is up for discussion.
6. The General Meeting shall pass its resolutions by a simple majority of the voting members present. In the event of a tie, the motion shall be deemed rejected.
The general meeting can decide by simple majority whether voting should be open or secret. The majority in a vote is calculated based on the number of members present and entitled to vote.
7. The secretary shall prepare a written record of all resolutions, which shall be signed by him and the chairman.
§20 Extraordinary General Meeting
Extraordinary general meetings take place:
a. by resolution of the extended board
b. Upon written request from at least 10% of the voting members, stating the purpose and reasons in writing. Meetings must be convened within one month and include the agenda.
§21 Rules of Procedure of the General Meeting
1. The chairperson may always speak. He or she shall allow members to speak in the order in which they have requested to speak.
2. The proposer and the rapporteur shall be the first and last to speak before a vote.
3. Speakers who do not speak to the point or violate parliamentary decorum shall be reprimanded by the Chair. After three reprimands, the Chair may withdraw the speaker's right to speak.
4. Voting shall take place in the order in which the motions were submitted.
§22 Duties of the members
1. Members are obliged to promote all the association's facilities to the best of their ability and to comply with the association's statutes.
2. Any member may be held liable for penalties imposed by the authorities or higher sporting associations and for damage to club property caused by his or her own fault.
§23 Auditors
1. The auditors are appointed by the Annual General Meeting for the current financial year. The auditors consist of two members of the association. They have served at least twice
They must audit the cash management annually and document their findings in writing. They must also audit the annual financial statements and certify their accuracy.
2. The auditors are not members of the Board of Directors. They may be invited to Board meetings, but their vote is advisory.
3. The auditors must report the results of their audit, which they may only conduct jointly, to the general meeting, which decides on the association's budget and the discharge of the board of directors.
§24 Committees
The General Meeting and the Board of Directors are authorized to establish committees to ensure the proper functioning of the association's administration. Their members are not members of the Board of Directors as defined by the Articles of Association. A committee shall consist of at least three members. Each committee shall remain in office until the next Board election at the latest. Re-election is permitted. Each committee shall regulate the necessary matters within its own authority.
§25 Amendments to the statutes
Amendments to the statutes can only be decided upon with a ¾ majority of the voting members present within the meaning of Section 33 of the German Civil Code (BGB), if the meeting has been duly convened in accordance with Section 19 of these statutes.
§26 Association assets
If the association is dissolved or if its previous purpose ceases to exist, the association's assets shall pass to the City of Bergen, which shall use them exclusively for charitable purposes.
§27 Dissolution of the association
The dissolution of the association can only take place at a special general meeting convened for this purpose if ¾ of the members entitled to vote in accordance with Section 41 of the German Civil Code (BGB) declare their consent to this decision in writing in accordance with Section 32 of the BGB.
If this meeting does not have a quorum, a second meeting must be convened, 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 any accidents or thefts that occur during events and training sessions. The club takes out accident and liability insurance for its active members (including youth) or arranges for insurance coverage through the sports association or a professional association.
The association is not liable for any injuries or damage caused intentionally or negligently to individuals beyond the benefits of the insurance coverage.
End of the statutes.
