PART ONE

INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

art. 1
NAME AND REGISTERED OFFICE

ČKMA, z. s. (hereinafter referred to as the “Association”) has its registered office at Radlická 112/22, Prague 5 – Smíchov, 150 00. The Association also operates under the name “Czech Crypto Association,” with or without the addition of “z.s.”

art. 2
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION

As part of its mission, the Association aims to unite and represent the common interests of entrepreneurs and users in the field of cryptocurrencies.
Furthermore, the Association's objectives include:
1. cultivating the cryptocurrency environment by establishing "standards" and issuing industry certifications,
2. raising awareness of cryptocurrencies and related technologies while striving to create a positive public perception,
3. building a shared mentoring network,
4. organizing events, competitions, and internships,
5. developing cooperation with the business sector,
6. creating networking opportunities and fostering a cryptocurrency ecosystem,
7. providing advisory and publishing activities.

art. 3
MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION

The activities of the association are aimed at fulfilling the objectives described in Article 2 as a shared interest of its members. This objective is achieved primarily by:

promoting the common interests of members in relevant economic and legislative areas through active dialogue,
continuously establishing new contacts and relationships (networking),
onducting advisory, analytical, and expert activities,
providing relevant organizational services to its members and the public (organizing professional meetings, symposia, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, courses, lectures, and other educational events at both national and international levels, arranging social events, study trips, or internships),
ensuring the publication of periodic and non-periodic publications (editorial activities),
carrying out certification activities,
actively securing funds to sustain and expand its activities,
ensuring additional professional and organizational activities that fulfill the mission and objectives of the association.

art. 4
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION

The secondary activities of the association involve business or other profit-oriented activities aimed at supporting the primary activities described in art. 3 or at the efficient utilization of the association’s assets. This is primarily achieved through the operation of commercial and economic activities in accordance with generally binding legal regulations.
Profits from the association's activities may only be used for the association's operations, including its administration.

PART TWO

MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION

art. 5
ESTABLISHMENT OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the association is open to any individual over the age of eighteen or any legal entity based on an application submission.
Certified membership is granted to any self-employed individual or legal entity that submits a completed application, pays the membership fee for the current year, and wishes to contribute to the association's goals and values, provided the association’s board unanimously approves the application. If the board agrees, the member must be registered in the member list immediately after submitting the application and paying the membership fee.
Basic membership is granted to any self-employed individual or legal entity that submits a completed application, pays the membership fee for the current year, and wishes to contribute to the association’s goals and values, provided the association’s chairman approves the application. Once approved, the member must be registered in the member list immediately after submitting the application and paying the membership fee.
Affiliate membership (supporter) is granted to any individual who submits a completed application, pays the membership fee for the current year, and wishes to contribute to the association's goals and values. This member is registered in the member list after submitting the application and paying the membership fee.
By becoming a member, individuals and legal entities accept these statutes.

art. 6
MEMBERSHIP FEES

The amount, due date, and method of payment of membership fees are regulated by an internal directive.

art. 7
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership may be affiliate (supporter), basic, certified, or honorary.
Each member may only hold one type of membership.

art. 8
CERTIFIED MEMBERSHIP

A certified member is required to play a significant role in the association’s activities and development. Certified membership is transferable to a legal successor.
Certified members have the right to:
1. participate in general meetings and vote on decisions,
2. elect the governing bodies of the association,
3. submit proposals, suggestions, and comments to the association’s bodies.
Certified members have the obligation to:
1. actively defend the interests of the association, abide by internal agreements, and refrain from actions contrary to the association’s interests,
2. regularly and proactively participate in the association’s activities in alignment with its mission,
3. protect, maintain, and enhance the assets owned or used by the association,
4. uphold the good reputation of the association,
5. adhere to the statutes,
6. comply with the resolutions and decisions of the association’s bodies when reasonably required,
7. pay the required membership fees and contributions promptly.
Additional details on the rights, obligations, and conditions of certified membership may be regulated by the association’s internal directive.

art. 9
BASIC MEMBERSHIP

A basic member has the right to participate in the association’s activities as per the instructions of the board.
Basic members have the right to submit suggestions and comments to the association’s bodies.
Basic members have the obligation to:
1. defend the interests of the association, abide by internal agreements, and refrain from actions contrary to the association’s interests,
2. regularly and proactively participate in the association’s activities in alignment with its mission,
3. protect and maintain the assets owned or used by the association,
4. uphold the good reputation of the association,
5. adhere to the statutes,
6. comply with the resolutions and decisions of the association’s bodies when reasonably required,
7. pay the required membership fees and contributions promptly.

Additional details on the rights, obligations, and conditions of basic membership may be regulated by the association’s internal directive.

art. 10
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

Affiliate members have the right to participate in events, competitions, internships, programs, and other activities organized by the association under preferential conditions.
Affiliate members also have the right to utilize the association’s ombudsman services.
Affiliate members have the obligation to:
1. defend the interests of the association, abide by internal agreements, and refrain from actions contrary to the association’s interests,
2. uphold the good reputation of the association,
3. adhere to the statutes,
4. comply with the resolutions and decisions of the association’s bodies when reasonably required,
5. pay the required membership fees and contributions promptly.
Additional details on the rights, obligations, and conditions of affiliate membership may be regulated by the association’s internal directive.

art. 11
RESTRICTION AND EXTENSION OF MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The general meeting may, upon proposal by the board, restrict the rights or extend the obligations associated with certified and honorary membership.
The Board of the Association has the right, in cases where a certified or honorary member of the association may be expelled, to partially or fully suspend the membership rights of such a member. The Board is obliged to propose the expulsion of the member at the next General Assembly meeting for the reasons that led to the suspension of their membership rights. If the Board fails to do so, the decision becomes invalid. The Board may, at the proposal of the Chair of the General Assembly, suspend a member’s voting rights if the member fails to attend the General Assembly meeting without an excuse. The suspension of voting rights applies only for the duration of that meeting. Before the General Assembly meeting, the Board may revoke or modify its decision. It is obliged to announce and justify this decision at the next General Assembly meeting. If it fails to do so, or if the General Assembly determines that the suspension of membership rights was unjustified, the Board’s decision is invalid from the outset.
The Chair of the Association has the right, in cases where a regular or associate member of the association may be expelled, to partially or fully suspend the membership rights of such a member. The Chair is obliged to propose the expulsion of the member at the next Board meeting for the reasons that led to the suspension of their membership rights. If the Chair fails to do so, the decision becomes invalid. Before the General Assembly meeting, the Chair may revoke or modify their decision. They are obliged to announce and justify this decision at the next Board meeting of the association. If they fail to do so, or if the Board determines that the suspension of membership rights was unjustified, the Chair’s decision is invalid from the outset.
The suspension of membership rights shall be recorded with a note in the association’s membership register.

art. 12
TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the association terminates upon:
1. written notice of resignation to the chairman, unless the chairman decides otherwise,
2. death of the member,
3. dissolution of the association,
4. joining an organization that excludes his membership in another association,
5. failure to pay membership fees after the second reminder deadline,
6. failure to meet the conditions for the given membership type,
7. expulsion of a member for the reasons stated in paragraph 2.
A certified or honorary member of the association may be expelled exclusively by the General Assembly through a secret ballot, provided that two-thirds of the valid votes cast by the certified members present are in favor of the expulsion, with a minimum of an absolute majority of all certified members with valid voting rights. The vote of the expelled member is not counted. The expelled member must be present at the vote, or alternatively, they must be represented by an authorized representative from among the association’s members. If they are not present and have not appointed a representative, the Executive Director shall act on their behalf. The expelled member or their representative must be given a reasonable opportunity to defend themselves. A member may only be expelled if they repeatedly violate these statutes, resolutions, decisions of the association's bodies, or internal agreements despite receiving a written warning from the association’s authority, or if they did not meet the membership requirements at the time of their admission to the association.
An associate or regular member of the association may be expelled by the Chair of the association. The expelled member or their representative must be given a reasonable opportunity to defend themselves. A member may only be expelled if they repeatedly violate these statutes, resolutions, decisions of the association's bodies, or internal agreements despite receiving a written warning from the association’s authority, or if they did not meet the membership requirements at the time of their admission to the association.
The decision on expulsion may be delivered to the expelled member via electronic means. Any settlement concerning a member whose membership has been terminated shall be completed within three months from the termination of their membership.

art. 13
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

An honorary member may be a person who has made a significant contribution to the development of the association or has achieved outstanding results at national or international events and who is approved as an honorary member by the General Assembly upon the proposal of the Board or a certified member of the association with valid voting rights.
Honorary membership may be granted or revoked by a resolution of the General Assembly adopted by a two-thirds majority of all certified members with valid voting rights. Honorary membership may also be lost upon the expiration of the period for which it was granted. The consent of the individual concerned is required for honorary membership to be conferred.
Honorary members are not recorded in the membership register and are not subject to the provisions of Article 5(1) to (3) and Articles 6 to 11 of the statutes.
An honorary member has the right to participate in events organized by the association and to benefit from preferential conditions related to this type of membership, as determined by a resolution or decision of the association’s body. They may also take part in other activities of the association at their discretion, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Board. Honorary members also have the right to attend General Assembly meetings.

art. 14
LIST OF MEMBERS

The list of members of the association is maintained by the executive director unless the board decides otherwise. The director also keeps records of individuals who have acquired honorary membership.
The complete list of members contains identification details, primarily names, surnames, contact details, and the type of membership. Entries or removals from the list of members are carried out promptly by the board unless decided otherwise, based on the establishment or termination of a person’s membership in the association.
The list of members is not a public document. A member of the association may access the incomplete list of members only with the approval of the association’s president, unless the board decides otherwise. Other persons may access the incomplete list of members only with the consent of the board.

PART THREE

BODIES AND THEIR COMPETENCE

art. 15
BODIES OF THE ASSOCIATION

The organizational structure of the association consists of the following bodies:
1. General Assembly,
2. Presidency, and
3. Control and Arbitration Commission.

art. 16
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The General Assembly is the supreme body of the association.

Members of the General Assembly are certified members of the association. Only certified members with valid voting rights are entitled to vote; each member has one vote unless otherwise stipulated by internal regulations.

art. 17

The General Assembly meets for its regular session once a year.
The Chair convenes meetings by publishing an announcement on the association's website at least 14 days before the date of the meeting. This announcement must include, in particular, the date, time, and venue of the General Assembly, as well as the basic agenda of the meeting.
In exceptional cases, an extraordinary General Assembly meeting may be convened for serious reasons. The Chair is obliged to publish an announcement about the extraordinary meeting at least 10 days before the scheduled date, either upon the request of the Supervisory and Arbitration Committee, one-third of the certified members of the association with valid voting rights, or on their own initiative. If circumstances require, the extraordinary meeting may be announced within a shorter period, provided that the party who requested the meeting agrees. However, if the Chair convenes the General Assembly on their own initiative, the period cannot be shortened.
Members of the General Assembly may attend the meeting either in person or via telephone or other technical means, provided they can hear (and, if applicable, see) all other members.
The General Assembly may also make decisions per rollam (outside a formal meeting) by correspondence (in written or electronic form—via email). The proposal must include at least the draft resolution, supporting documents necessary for its assessment or an indication of where they are published or available, and a deadline by which the member must respond. This deadline must not be shorter than five working days. For a written vote to be valid, a certified member must provide their statement, including the day, month, and year it was made, signed in their own handwriting on a document containing the full text of the proposed decision. For an electronic vote to be valid, a regular member must provide their statement via the email address listed in the membership register. The Board of the association shall inform certified members of the voting results in writing or by other appropriate means. If the resolution is adopted, the full text of the resolution must also be communicated to them. If the Board fails to do so without undue delay, the person who proposed the resolution may make the announcement at the association's expense.

art. 18
MEETING PROCEDURE

The General Assembly is chaired by the Chairman of the association or, if absent, by the elected Chairman of the General Assembly chosen at the beginning of each session.
The General Assembly has a quorum if at least one-third of the certified members with valid voting rights are present.
A present certified member may represent only two absent certified members with valid voting rights based on a power of attorney. In this case, the principal is counted among those present at the General Assembly.
The General Assembly issues resolutions binding on all members of the association, including employees, which become effective the day following the General Assembly unless otherwise specified. Unless the statutes provide otherwise, the General Assembly adopts resolutions by a majority vote of the present certified members with valid voting rights.
General Assembly meetings are not public. Unless the resolution of the General Assembly states otherwise, voting is public.
The use of alcohol or other intoxicating substances is prohibited during the General Assembly session. A basic member loses voting rights upon consumption and may be expelled from the General Assembly by the Chairman. The lost right cannot be transferred to another person for representation at the General Assembly.
A record of each General Assembly session is kept. The Chairman is responsible for maintaining this record unless another person is appointed to do so.

art. 19
SUBSTITUTE SESSION

If an insufficient number of certified members with valid voting rights attend within one hour of the announced start time, the Chairman or, if absent, the eldest member present shall suspend the General Assembly session and convene a substitute session within seven days.
The substitute General Assembly session has a quorum regardless of the number of certified members present.

art. 20
COMPETENCE

The exclusive competence of the General Assembly includes:
1. electing and dismissing members of the Presidency,
2. electing and dismissing members of the Control and Arbitration Commission,
3. deciding on the acquisition and revocation of honorary membership,
4. excluding a certified member from the association,
5. approving and amending the statutes,
6. approving and amending internal regulations,
7. approving the strategic plan and objectives of the association for the next period,
8. reviewing the report of the Presidency on its activities and the state of the association for the preceding period,
9. reviewing the report on the association's finances and assets,
10. approving the financial statements and annual report,
11. deciding on the association's membership in international organizations, coalitions, and campaigns,
12. deciding on transfers of ownership rights to immovable property, its acquisition, disposal, and all other dispositions with it,
13. deciding on the dissolution of the association and the method of asset liquidation.
On matters listed in paragraph 1 points d), m), the General Assembly decides by a resolution adopted by a two-thirds majority of all certified members with valid voting rights.
On matters listed in paragraph 1 points e), f), l), and m), the General Assembly decides by a resolution adopted by a two-thirds majority of the present certified members with valid voting rights.
The General Assembly has the right to reserve the decision-making on other matters that otherwise belong to another body of the association unless they fall under its exclusive competence. The General Assembly also has the right to revoke a decision made by another body of the association unless the matter falls under its exclusive competence.
On matters belonging to the exclusive competence of other bodies, the General Assembly may issue non-binding recommendations.

art. 23
PRESIDENCY

The Presidency is the collective statutory body of the association, authorized to act on its behalf in all matters, especially in matters related to the association's operations, including managing its assets (except immovable assets), hiring employees, terminating their employment, and deciding on all employment-related issues.
The Presidency consists of at least three and at most seven members.
The Presidency issues decisions binding on all members of the association unless otherwise stated in the decision.
The Presidency, in cooperation with the Control and Arbitration Commission, also monitors compliance of the statutes, resolutions, and decisions of the association’s bodies with the relevant legal regulations and takes appropriate measures to ensure compliance.
The Presidency is obliged to inform affected members of the association about its decisions upon request.
The Board of the association meets as needed, but at least four times a year. Its activities are managed by the Chair of the association, or in their absence, by the Vice-Chair. The Board has a quorum if at least a simple majority of its members are present, including either the Chair or the Vice-Chair. In the event of a tie, the Chair’s vote is decisive (or the Vice-Chair’s vote in the Chair’s absence). The Chair of the association (or, in their absence, the Vice-Chair) convenes Board meetings by publishing an announcement on the association’s website at least 10 days before the meeting date. This announcement must include, in particular, the date, time, and venue of the meeting, as well as the basic agenda.Members of the Board may attend meetings either in person or via telephone or other technical means, provided they can hear (and, if applicable, see) all other members.
The Board may also make decisions per rollam (outside a formal meeting) by correspondence (in written or electronic form—via email). The proposal must include at least the draft resolution, supporting documents necessary for its assessment or an indication of where they are published or available, and a deadline by which the Board member must respond. This deadline must not be shorter than five working days.For a written vote to be valid, a Board member must provide their statement, including the day, month, and year it was made, signed in their own handwriting on a document containing the full text of the proposed decision. For an electronic vote to be valid, a Board member must provide their statement via the assigned email address.The Chair of the association shall inform the members in writing or by other appropriate means of the voting results. If the resolution is adopted, the full text of the resolution must also be communicated. If the Chair fails to do so without undue delay, the person who proposed the resolution may make the announcement at the association’s expense.

art. 24

Members of the board of the association are:
1. the chairman,
2. the vice-chairman, and
3. a board member.
The members of the Board of the association are elected by the General Assembly for a term of five years from among the representatives of the certified members of the association. They assume their positions on the day following the election. By resolution of the General Assembly, the term of office may be extended or shortened by a maximum of two years on a one-time basis. During the Board's term, supplementary elections may be held to fill vacant positions. The term of office of members elected in this manner ends on the last day of the overall Board’s term.
The function of board members ends upon the expiration of their term, dismissal, resignation, or loss of eligibility to serve on the board.
Board members are accountable to the general assembly for their performance.

čl. 25

The exclusive competence of the board includes representing the association externally.
The board is also responsible for managing the association, deciding on matters that do not fall within the competence of the general assembly or have not been reserved for it, particularly:
1. ensuring the implementation of resolutions or decisions of the association’s bodies,
2. ensuring the operation of the association,
3. rdeciding on organizational and technical matters,
4. decision-making on the association's commercial and economic matters,
5. ensuring the efficient use and maintenance of assets,
6. decision-making on the association's financial matters,
7. approval of the association's budget,
8. decision-making on the allocation of funds within the approved budget,
9. approval of budgets for individual events,
10. decision-making on the association's personnel matters,
11. suspension of a member's membership rights,
12. admission of a natural or legal person as a certified member of the association,
13. decision-making on the transfer of ownership rights to movable property, its acquisition, disposal, and other related transactions,
14. development of the association's strategic plan,
15. preparation of the annual final report,
16. decision-making on the association's entry into another legal entity, and
17. decision-making on the merger of the association with another legal entity.
The board of the association may issue non-binding recommendations on matters that fall within the exclusive competence of other bodies of the association.
The board and its individual members act on behalf of the association within the limits of their authority as defined by the statutes, resolutions, or decisions of the association's body.

art. 26

The president chairs the meetings of the association's board, manages its activities, and represents the association externally.
The president makes independent decisions on management matters within the competence of the association's board under Article 23, Paragraph 2, unless the board or the statutes provide otherwise.
If the president is unable to properly perform their duties, the responsibilities of this position are transferred to the vice-president of the association.

art. 27
MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION

The management of the association ensures its day-to-day operations under the leadership of the chairman and the executive director, executing tasks assigned by the association’s bodies.
The management consists of the chairman, the executive director, and their office.
VThe executive director is appointed and dismissed by the board for specific activities or a range of activities within the board’s competence for a five-year term unless stated otherwise in the appointment decision. The term may be extended or shortened by up to two years by a board resolution. The director assumes their role the day after appointment unless otherwise specified in the appointment decision. They are accountable to the board.
The executive director is authorized to act on behalf of the association within the scope defined desicion by the paragraph 3. Unless the board decides otherwise, their administrative duties include:
1. coordinating member activities,
2. liaising between members and other bodies,
3. managing the association’s administration (keeping minutes of general assembly meetings),
4. maintaining the membership register, resolutions, and decisions archive,
5. collecting membership fees and dues,
6. issues reminders to members of the association for the payment of membership fees,
7. processing new membership applications,
8. preparing the association’s budget and budgets for specific events,
9. preparing financial statements, and
10. managing the association’s accounting, including branch organizations.

art. 28
ADVISORY, WORKING, AND OTHER COMMISSIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION

The chairman establishes permanent advisory and working commissions and groups for specific professional areas.
Details regarding their proceedings are determined by their statutes, which must be approved by the chairman.

art. 29
OMBUDSMAN

The chairman appoints and dismisses the association’s ombudsman.
The ombudsman is authorized to act on behalf of the association in resolving complaints or claims from members regarding services provided by certified or basic members.
The details of the ombudsman’s proceedings are outlined in the statutes approved by the chairman.

art. 30
CONTROL AND ARBITRATION COMMISSION

The Control and Arbitration Commission (hereinafter "the commission") is the highest control and arbitration body of the association.
The commission consists of three members elected by the general assembly for a five-year term, assuming their positions the day after the election.
The commission has exclusive competence to oversee the association’s financial management and report audit results at general assembly meetings. It also exclusively resolves disputes between members and the association concerning membership fees and reviews expulsion decisions. Decisions are approved by a majority of all members. In case of a tie, the chairman's vote decides; if absent, the vote of the oldest member prevails.
The commission has the right to:
1. request financial records from the chairman and management,
2. return incomplete or faulty documents for correction within a reasonable timeframe,
3. participate in management meetings with an advisory vote,
4. interpret statutes and resolutions between general assemblies, and
5. nitiate an extraordinary general assembly if necessary.
Commission members must not hold other positions within the association.
Members may participate in meetings in person or via telephone or other technical means, ensuring they can hear (and if possible, see) all other members.
The commission may also adopt its decisions per rollam (outside meetings) by correspondence (in written or electronic form – via email). The proposal must include at least the draft decision, supporting documents necessary for its assessment or an indication of where they are published or available, and the deadline by which the commission member must respond. This deadline must not be shorter than 5 working days.For the validity of a written vote, the commission member’s statement must include the date (day, month, and year) when it was made, be signed by hand, and be on a document containing the full text of the draft decision. For the validity of an electronic vote, the commission member must submit their statement via an email address listed in the commission's member registry.

art. 31
ACTING AND SIGNING ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION

The association is represented by the presidency of the association within the scope defined by the association's statutes. He signs documents by adding their signature along with their title to the written or printed name of the association.
The executive director also represents and signs on behalf of the association within the scope determined by the decision on their appointment. They sign documents by adding their signature along with their title to the written or printed name of the association.
Employees of the association also represent and sign on behalf of the association within the scope defined by the association's organizational and signature regulations. They sign documents by adding their signature to the written or printed name of the association. Additionally, they must clearly indicate their first name, last name, and the position they hold or their job title.
Other individuals may also represent and sign on behalf of the association based on a written power of attorney issued by the association's board. They sign documents by adding their signature to the written or printed name of the association. Additionally, they must clearly indicate their first name, last name, their position, or another relevant detail regarding their authorization to represent the association.

PART FOUR

PROPERTY

art. 32

The sources of the association’s property include, in particular, the association’s own movable and immovable property, property transferred to the association’s ownership, and financial or other resources obtained through the sale of foreign or own property, as well as income under Article 32, Paragraph 1 of the statutes.
In addition to property owned by the association, it may also manage other property entrusted to it for use.

art. 33
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

The association’s board is accountable to the general assembly for the management of the association. The management of the association’s property is governed by generally binding legal regulations.
The general assembly may, upon the proposal of the supervisory and arbitration committee, determine the extent of liability of the board members or relieve them of liability, or hold any member of the association, employee, or leader accountable. If no supervisory and arbitration committee is established, a basic member of the association has the right to submit proposals under this paragraph. The general assembly may, by resolution, extend the group of persons excluded from submitting proposals.

art. 34

The association’s financial year runs from January 1 to December 31 of the given year.
The association maintains financial records in accordance with applicable legal regulations. The executive director is responsible for keeping these records unless the board decides otherwise.
The board submits the annual financial statements to the general assembly for approval unless decided otherwise. A report from the committee is attached to these statements.

art. 35

The association’s financial resources are held in a current account with a domestic financial institution or in cash. The general assembly may determine by resolution another method of depositing these funds as well as the method of their withdrawal.
The right to sign on the association’s accounts belongs to the chairman and the executive director. The board may grant this right to other persons by decision.

art. 36
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

The association’s income consists mainly of:
1. membership fees and charges,
2. income from its own economic activities,
3. other contributions and subsidies,
4. donations from organizations and individuals,
5. other gifts and grants, and
6. participation fees from events organized by the association.
The association’s expenditures primarily include:
1. administrative and operational expenses,
2. expenses for renewal, repairs, and investments,
3. expenses for events organized by the association, and
4. contributions to members for participation in events organized by the association or another organization.

art. 37
FUND

A fund may be established by the chairman of the association.
The chairman decides on the type of fund and its purpose, the sources for its creation and ongoing financing, and the methods and amounts for fund withdrawals. The chairman appoints a guarantor for each fund, who has the right to decide on expenditures and is accountable to the general assembly for fund management.

art. 38
LIQUIDATION

In the event of the association’s dissolution without a legal successor, the general assembly decides on the distribution of assets, ensuring that the remaining funds are transferred to a non-profit legal entity with goals similar to those of the association.

PART FIVE

BRANCH ASSOCIATION

art. 39
GENERAL PROVISIONS

The chairman of the association is authorized to decide on the establishment, dissolution, or transformation of a branch association.
The highest body of the branch association is also authorized to decide on its dissolution or transformation.
The legal personality of the branch association is derived from the legal personality of the main association.
The name of the branch association must include a distinctive element of the main association's name and must express its status as a branch association.
The branch association is required to adopt its own internal regulations governing its internal affairs in more detail. The statutory body of the branch association must ensure that the current version of its internal regulations is properly and timely recorded in the association register and stored in the relevant collection of documents.
The branch association is obligated to contribute to the development of the association as a whole and participate in its activities.

art. 40
MEMBERSHIP

The rights and obligations of members of the branch association in relation to the branch association shall be governed, as appropriate, by the membership provisions of the main association’s statutes; details shall be specified in the internal regulations of the branch association.
Membership in the branch association automatically grants membership in the main association; the same applies to the termination of membership.

art. 41
BODIES AND THEIR COMPETENCE

The governing body of the branch association is the chairman of the branch association.
The chairman of the branch association is the highest and statutory authority of the branch association. The chairman of the branch association is appointed and dismissed by the chairman of the main association for a term of three years.
The chairman of the branch association is authorized to act on behalf of the branch association in all matters, particularly in decisions related to its operation, including asset management, hiring and dismissing employees, and deciding on all employment matters.
For specific activities or areas within his competence, the chairman of the branch association may appoint a director, who is accountable to the chairman. The director is authorized to act on behalf of the branch association within the defined scope of activities in cooperation with the chairman. The director may enter into contracts or make commitments on behalf of the branch association only based on a power of attorney granted and signed by the chairman. The director has the right to attend the general meeting of the main association with an advisory vote.
The chairman of the branch association must submit an annual report on the activities and financial management of the branch association to the general meeting.

art. 42
PROPERTY, LIABILITY, AND LIQUIDATION

The branch association manages its finances independently, following these statutes and applicable legal regulations.
The branch association may acquire real estate only with the approval of the main association’s board.
The main association is not liable for the debts of the branch association from the date of its registration in the public register.
The branch association ceases to exist no later than with the dissolution of the main association. In the event of dissolution without a legal successor, the remaining assets shall be transferred to the main association.

PART SIX

COMMON, TRANSITIONAL, AND FINAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER I
COMMON PROVISIONS

art. 43
RULES OF PROCEDURE

Details regarding the proceedings of the association’s bodies shall be governed by internal regulations.

art. 44
ARCHIVE OF RESOLUTIONS AND DECISIONS

The archive of resolutions and decisions (hereinafter referred to as the "archive") includes, in particular:
1. resolutions of the general meeting,
2. internal regulations of the association,
3. decisions of the association's board,
4. decisions of the chairman of the association,
5. decisions of the supervisory and arbitration committee,
6. decisions of the executive director of the association,
7. recommendations of the general meeting, the board, the chairman, or the supervisory and audit committee,
8. minutes from the general meeting sessions.
The archive is maintained by the executive director of the association unless decided otherwise by the board.
A member of the association may access the archive only with the chairman’s approval unless the board decides otherwise. Other persons may access the archive only with the board’s approval.

CHAPTER II
FINAL PROVISIONS

art. 45

These statutes take effect on the date of the association's registration in the association register.

Articles of Association of ČKMA