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1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. PUBLIC ORGANIZATION "INTERNATIONAL UNION PULSE HARKOV" (hereinafter - the Organization) is a voluntary association of individuals created for the exercise and protection of human and civil rights and freedoms, satisfaction of public, in particular, economic, social, cultural, educational and other interests of its members and/or other persons.
1.2. Name of the Organization:
Full name: PUBLIC ORGANIZATION "INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION "PULSE OF KHARKIV";
Short name: NGO "IO PULSE OF KHARKIV".
1.3. Name of the Organization in a foreign language:
Full name in English: "International organization The Pulse of Kharkiv";
Short name: "IO The Pulse of Kharkiv".
1.4. The Organization in its activities is guided by the Constitution of Ukraine, the Civil Code of Ukraine, the Tax Code of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine "On Public Associations", the Law of Ukraine "On State Registration of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Formations", other current legislation of Ukraine and this Statute. The legal basis for the activities of the Organization are also regulatory documents and general decisions adopted by the Organization within their statutory powers and are binding on all members.
1.5. The Organization is a non-entrepreneurial society, the main purpose of which is not to make a profit. The Organization is free to choose the directions of its activities and operates on the principles of voluntariness, self-government, free choice of the territory of activity, equality before the law, absence of property interests of its members (participants), transparency, openness and publicity.

2. LEGAL STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION

2.1. The Organization's activities are of a public nature, which is manifested in its interaction with public authorities, local governments, enterprises, institutions, organizations of various forms of ownership, establishing partnerships with other public organizations, movements, foundations registered in Ukraine or abroad, citizens of Ukraine, foreigners and / or stateless persons.
2.2. The Organization acquires the status of a legal entity from the moment of its state registration in accordance with the current legislation, has its own seal, stamps and letterheads with its name and accounts in banking institutions. The Organization may have its own symbols (emblem, other distinctive sign, flag), which is subject to registration in accordance with the procedure established by law.
2.3. From the moment of state registration the Organization has the exclusive right to use its name, including the name in a foreign language.
2.4. To achieve its purpose and fulfill its statutory tasks, the Organization has the right, in accordance with the procedure established by the current legislation
to develop and implement its own targeted and comprehensive programs, to participate in the implementation of other governmental and non-governmental programs and projects, both independently and in partnership with other organizations, in order to facilitate the implementation of the tasks defined by this Statute
to provide support in activities aimed at achieving the goals of the Organization;
exchange experience with other organizations, develop international relations within the framework of the main purpose of the Public organization; represent and protect the interests of persons applying for such protection, provided that the Organization has such opportunities to provide protection to these persons; to organize and participate in international, national, local and other conferences, symposiums, seminars, trainings, performances, other scientific, social and socio-political events on issues related to the objectives of the Organization, to carry out direct international contacts and assist in their establishment; to support organizationally and financially other public associations, to assist in their creation; to provide grants and subgrants to other public organizations and associations, if their projects ensure the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Organization; freely disseminate information about its activities, promote its goals and objectives, promote the activities of the Organization through the media, including by organizing and conducting specialized television and radio programs, creating and distributing cinema, video, audio and printing products; to be a party to civil law relations, to conclude any transactions of a civil law nature, to acquire property and non-property rights in accordance with the law;
to carry out, in accordance with the law and in order to facilitate the achievement of its statutory goals and objectives, the necessary economic non-commercial (non-profit) activities, including by establishing legal entities (companies, enterprises) in the manner prescribed by law; to receive on the terms of lease or temporary free use of real estate (premises, buildings), equipment, vehicles and other property necessary for the implementation of the statutory goals and objectives of the Organization; to conclude agreements on cooperation and mutual assistance with other organizations on a voluntary basis, as well as to form public unions and acquire membership in public unions, associations and other associations, including foreign partners; organize training of citizens, including abroad. Participate in international mobility and exchange programs for young people, including students;
to establish or join international, all-Ukrainian public (non-governmental) associations, to maintain direct international contacts and relations, to conclude relevant agreements, as well as to participate in the implementation of measures that do not contradict Ukraine's international obligations and this Statute; to open accounts in national and foreign currencies in banking institutions; hire employees on the basis of labor or civil law agreements; enjoy other rights provided by the legislation of Ukraine.

3. PURPOSE AND DIRECTIONS OF ACTIVITY

3.1. The main purpose of the Organization is public activity, volunteering, assistance to people affected by military conflicts or in need of any assistance. Development, implementation and assistance in the implementation of volunteer and charitable activities in the city of Kharkiv and throughout Ukraine.
3.2. The directions of the Organization's activity are
meeting the humanitarian needs of all persons affected by the war and/or military conflict in Ukraine and/or other countries, as well as meeting any needs of the population within the framework of the Organization's purpose
promoting the establishment and development of small and medium-sized enterprises; promoting the popularization and development of social entrepreneurship; promoting the development of volunteer movement and full and comprehensive support of volunteers in their activities; implementation, promotion of organization and development of projects aimed at meeting the needs of persons in need; to cooperate with Ukrainian and international organizations, to receive grants and any other assistance for the realization of the purpose of the Public Organization and to unite voluntary efforts, property and financial contributions, donations, other resources and opportunities for the realization of the defined purpose of the Organization; to cooperate with state institutions of different levels and civil society to create and implement national, regional, local and international programs and plans aimed at the development of social policy, public interests of Ukrainian citizens; support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and any other military representatives during military conflicts and/or wars; implementation of programs and projects aimed at restoring and building peace, promoting social cohesion of the communities of Kharkiv and Ukraine; implementation and comprehensive support of national-patriotic education programs; maintenance and distribution of humanitarian aid and charitable contributions to citizens of Ukraine and stateless persons according to their needs; organization of training and educational activities to support and develop the above activities and social institutions and groups; carrying out other activities that do not contradict the legislation of Ukraine and contribute to the development of society and economy of Ukraine. The purpose of the Organization may not be the receipt and distribution of profits among the founders, members of the governing bodies, other related persons, as well as among the employees of the Organization.

4. PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AND TERMINATING MEMBERSHIP, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION

4.1 Membership in the Organization is voluntary and individual.
4.2 Members of the Organization may be citizens of Ukraine, foreigners and stateless persons legally residing in Ukraine, who have reached the age of 14 and who recognize the Statute of the Organization and promote activities aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of the Organization. The founders of the Organization are its members from the moment of state registration of the Organization.
4.3. No one can be forced to join the Organization. Belonging or non-belonging to the Organization may not be grounds for restricting the rights and freedoms of any person or for granting him/her any benefits and advantages by public authorities, other state bodies, local self-government bodies.
4.4. Admission to membership in the Organization is carried out on the basis of a written application addressed to the Head of the Organization, which is accepted within a month from the date of submission of the relevant application. The Head of the Organization has the right to refuse to admit a person to the membership of the Organization. The Head of the Organization has the right to delegate the right to admit to membership to separate divisions of the Organization or other statutory bodies.
4.5. All members of the Organization are equal in the exercise of their rights and obligations.
4.5.1. The rights of a member of the Organization include:
4.5.1.1. to elect and be elected to the governing bodies of the Organization, to participate in all events held by the Organization;
4.5.1.2. participate in the work of permanent and temporary commissions established by the decision of the authorized bodies of the Organization;
4.5.1.3. to address the bodies of the Organization with inquiries and proposals on issues related to the activities of the Organization, to receive responses;
4.5.1.4. to appeal against decisions, actions, inaction of the governing bodies of the Organization, to submit applications, objections and complaints against decisions made by them to the Chairman and to demand consideration of complaints and applications at the General Meeting.
4.5.1.5. to appeal against the decision of the General Meeting to the court.
4.5.1.6. to receive information on the activities of the Organization;
4.5.1.7. to apply to the bodies of the Organization for assistance in protecting their rights and legitimate interests;
4.5.1.8. to freely defend and promote ideas and proposals on issues discussed in the Organization before making decisions on these issues;
4.5.1.9. freely withdraw from the Organization upon his/her own written application.
4.5.2. Members of the Organization are obliged to:
4.5.2.1. comply with the provisions of the Statute of the Organization;
4.5.2.2. execute decisions of the governing bodies of the Organization;
4.5.2.3. timely pay entrance and membership fees in the amounts and terms established by the Chairman of the Organization;
4.5.2.4. to promote the implementation of the tasks of the Organization;
4.5.2.5. participate in public events held by the Organization.
4.6. Membership in the Organization is terminated in the following cases
4.6.1. withdrawal from the Organization of his own free will;
4.6.2. exclusion from the Organization, by the decision of the Chairman of the Organization or the General Meeting, in connection with violation of the requirements of this Statute, or if the member's activities contradict the purpose and objectives of the Organization, or if the member has lost contact with the Organization without good reason or for systematic non-payment of membership fees (if any);
4.6.3. death of a member of the Organization.
4.7. Withdrawal from the Organization is carried out by a written application of the member of the Organization addressed to the Chairman. Membership in a public association is terminated from the date of submission of such an application and does not require additional decisions.
4.7.1. Grounds for exclusion from the membership of the Organization:
- repeated violations of the requirements of the Statute;
- failure to participate in the activities of the Organization personally or through a representative for at least 12 (twelve) months
- non-payment of membership fees during the last year.
4.8. The issue of exclusion is decided by the General Meeting of the Organization by a majority vote of its members.
4.9. A member of the Organization shall not have the right to vote in the decision of the General Meeting of the Organization on issues related to the conclusion of a transaction and a dispute between him and the Organization.

5. GOVERNING BODIES OF THE ORGANIZATION

5.1. The Organization is managed on the principles of democracy, transparency, election of governing bodies, subordination and executive discipline, taking into account the regulatory documents of the Organization.
5.2. The governing bodies of the Organization are: General Meeting of Members of the Organization, the Head of the Organization. Meetings of the governing bodies of the Organization may be held both with the direct participation of members (their authorized representatives by proxy) and via the Internet using audiovisual computer programs of online conferences. The decision on the form of holding such a meeting is made by the Head of the Organization and informs the members of the Organization about the decision taken no later than 10 days before the date of such a meeting. Any meeting of the governing bodies shall be recorded in the minutes. The form of the meeting must be indicated in the minutes: if the meeting was held by means of Internet communication, the minutes must record with the help of which computer program the meeting was held.
5.3. The General Meeting of Members of the Organization (hereinafter referred to as the General Meeting) is the supreme body of the Organization, which has the right to make decisions on any issues of its activities, including those within the competence of the Head of the Organization.
5.3.1. The General Meeting is attended by its members in person or through an authorized representative by proxy. Each member of the Organization has one vote. The meeting shall be considered competent if it is attended by the majority of the members of the Organization.
5.3.2. The regular General Meeting is convened by the Chairman annually. The relevant decision indicating the date, time, place and issues to be discussed shall be communicated to the members of the Organization not later than 30 days before the date of the General Meeting. The General Meeting considers the issues submitted for its consideration by the Chairman of the Organization, as well as by the members of the Organization.
5.3.3 Extraordinary General Meeting shall be convened by the Chairman in the presence of circumstances that affect the essential interests of the Organization, as well as in other cases provided for by this Statute and the legislation of Ukraine, within 30 days from the date of occurrence of the relevant circumstances. In this case, the decision of the Chairman of the Organization, indicating the date, time, place and issues to be discussed, shall be brought to the attention of the members of the Organization no later than 14 days before the date of the meeting of the General Meeting.
5.3.4. At least one tenth of the members of the Organization have the right to initiate before the Chairman the convening of an extraordinary General Meeting. If the request of the members of the Organization to convene the General Meeting is not fulfilled, these members have the right to convene the General Meeting themselves.
5.3.5. The exclusive competence of the General Meeting shall include the following issues:
5.3.5.1. Determination of the main activities of the Organization, approval of its plans and reports on their implementation.
5.3.5.2. Introduction and approval of amendments to the constituent documents of the Organization, information about the Organization.
5.3.5.3. Approval of samples of seals, stamps, symbols and other samples of details of the Organization.
5.3.5.4. Making a decision on the termination of the Organization's activities.
5.3.5.5. Election of the liquidation commission, approval of the liquidation balance sheet.
5.3.5.6. Election and recall of the Chairman of the Organization.
5.3.5.7. Determining the procedure and methods for exercising property rights and exercising control over its implementation.
5.3.6. Decisions of the General Meeting shall be considered adopted if a majority of the participants present at the General Meeting voted for them. On the issues provided for in clauses 5.3.5.2, 5.3.5.4, the decision of the General Meeting shall be deemed adopted if at least three fourths of the present participants of the General Meeting voted for it. Also, by three-fourths of the votes of the members of the Organization, decisions on the alienation of the property of the Organization for the amount of fifty percent or more of the property of the Organization are made.
5.3.7. The meetings of the General Meeting are presided over by a person from among the members elected by the General Meeting as the Chairman of the meeting. The course of the General Meeting is recorded. Minutes of the General Meeting shall be kept by the Secretary of the General Meeting elected by the General Meeting, signed by the Chairman and the Secretary of the General Meeting.
5.3.8. The General Meeting adopts resolutions that are drawn up in the form of minutes of the General Meeting. Decisions made by the General Meeting in compliance with the requirements of this Statute, internal documents and legislation of Ukraine are binding on all other governing bodies of the Organization and members of the Organization. Decisions made by the General Meeting shall come into force from the moment of their adoption, unless otherwise determined by the General Meeting.
5.4. The Chairman of the Organization is the executive sole body of the Organization for the period between the General Meetings, elected for a term of 5 (five) years and performs the functions of managing its current, organizational activities.
5.4.1 The Chairman is accountable to the General Meeting and organizes the implementation of its decisions. The Chairman acts on behalf of the Organization within the limits provided by this Statute, internal documents and current legislation.
5.4.2. The Chairman is the head of the Organization.
5.4.3. The competence of the Chairman includes:
5.4.3.1. organization of the implementation of decisions of the General Meeting.
5.4.3.2. Convocation of the General Meeting and formation of its agenda, preparation of materials on the agenda, preliminary consideration of all issues within the competence of the meeting and preparation of draft decisions on these issues for the meeting.
5.4.3.3 Preparation and submission of recommendations to the General Meeting on determining the main activities of the Organization, approval of plans and reports on their implementation, other proposals on the activities of the Organization.
5.4.3.4. Approval of current plans of the Organization's activities and measures necessary for their implementation;
5.4.3.5. Execution of certain functions of property management by decision of the General Meeting of Members of the Organization.
5.4.3.6. Prepare annual reports on the activities of the Organization, including the attraction and use of funds and property of the Organization; reports on the implementation of programs and projects of the Organization and submit them for approval by the General Meeting.
5.4.3.7. Resolving other issues, except those that fall within the exclusive competence of the General Meeting.
5.4.3.8. Act on behalf of the Organization without a power of attorney and represent the Organization in its relations with other persons.
5.4.3.9. Issues orders, instructions, other internal regulations and documents of the Organization.
5.4.3.10. Organizes document flow, record keeping, accounting and reporting of the Organization.
5.4.3.11. Conclude and sign on behalf of the Organization economic and other agreements, contracts, issue powers of attorney for the right to act and representation on behalf of the Organization.
5.4.3.12. reports on its work to the General Meeting of the Organization at the next General Meeting.
5.4.4. The decision of the Head of the Organization is made in the form of orders or instructions.
5.4.5. Reporting is carried out at the regular General Meeting. Extraordinary reporting is carried out at the request of at least one third of the members of the Organization.
5.4.6. The Head of the Organization may be removed from office by the decision of the General Meeting on the initiative of the majority of the members of the Organization before the expiration of the term for which he was elected, in the following cases
- at his own request on the basis of a written application submitted to the organization
- in case of repeated violation of the requirements of the Statute of the Organization;
- if his actions caused material or moral damage to the Organization.

6. SUPERVISORY BOARD

6.1. The Supervisory Board is an advisory and controlling body of the Organization and carries out an audit of its financial and economic activities in case of more than twenty members of the Organization.
6.2. The Supervisory Board is accountable only to the General Meeting of the Organization.
6.3. The personal composition of the Supervisory Board is approved by the General Meeting. A member of the Supervisory Board cannot be simultaneously the Chairman of the Organization.
6.4. The Supervisory Board is elected from among the members of the Organization consisting of the Chairman of the Board and two members of the Board for a term of five years. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board is proposed for approval by the General Meeting of the Organization by the members of the Supervisory Board.
6.5. The powers of the Supervisory Board include:
making proposals on financial activities and use of the Organization's assets;
drawing up conclusions on the financial activities and use of the Organization's assets before the approval by the General Meeting of annual budgets, balance sheets, financial and other reports of the governing bodies of the Organization
conducting inspections of financial and economic activities of the Organization;
submitting reports of inspections and audits to the General Meeting for making appropriate decisions;
Initiating the convening of an extraordinary General Meeting;
approval of the annual plan of activities of the Supervisory Board.
6.6. The Supervisory Board is headed by the Chairman, who:
manages the work of the Supervisory Board;
convenes the Supervisory Board for regular and extraordinary meetings;
signs the documentation prepared based on the results of the Supervisory Board's work.
6.7. The Supervisory Board is competent if a majority of its members participate in its work. Decisions are made by a majority vote of the Supervisory Board members present at the meeting. In case of equality of votes, the vote of the Chairman of the Supervisory Board is decisive.

7. PROCEDURE FOR APPEALING DECISIONS, ACTIONS, INACTION OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINTS

7.1. Decisions, actions, inaction of the governing bodies of the Organization may be appealed by a member (members) of the Organization.
7.1.1. The initial complaint against the actions, inaction or decision of the Head of the Organization is submitted to the General Meeting, which is obliged to consider the complaint at the next meeting, with the obligatory summoning of the complaining member of the public association, as well as the Head of the Organization whose actions, inaction or decision is appealed.
7.1.2. The complaint against the actions, inaction or decisions of the General Meeting of the Organization is filed to the court in accordance with the current legislation at the time of appealing such actions, inaction or decisions.
7.2. Decisions, actions (inaction) that can be appealed include decisions within the management activities of the governing bodies of the organization, as a result of which
7.2.1. The rights and/or legitimate interests or freedoms of a member of the Organization (group of members of the Organization) are violated.
7.2.2. Obstacles to the exercise of the rights and/or legitimate interests or freedoms of a member of the Organization have been created.
7.2.3. Illegally imposed obligations on a member of the Organization or illegally applied disciplinary responsibility to him/her.

8. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

8.1. The Organization, in accordance with its statutory tasks, has the right to carry out international relations and activities in the manner prescribed by this Statute, the current legislation of Ukraine.
8.2. International activity of the Organization is carried out through participation in international projects, work of international organizations, as well as other forms that do not contradict the legislation of Ukraine, norms and principles of international law.
8.3. When carrying out international activities, the Organization enjoys the full range of rights and obligations of a legal entity.

9. SEPARATE SUBDIVISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION

9.1. The Organization may have separate subdivisions that are not legal entities and are formed by the decision of the General Meeting of the Organization.
9.2. Separate subdivisions of the Organization in their activities are guided by the Statute of the Organization.
9.3. Heads of separate subdivisions of the Organization are appointed by the General Meeting for a term of 2 years and act on the basis of a power of attorney. Heads of separate subdivisions must be members of the Organization.
9.4. Separate subdivisions have the following powers:
9.4.1. represent the Organization within the territory to which their powers extend.
9.4.2. Implement the statutory goals and objectives of the Organization within the territory to which their powers extend, in accordance with the powers granted by the decision of the general meeting.
9.4.3. Carry out work to attract new members (participants) using means not prohibited by the legislation of Ukraine.
9.5. The head of a separate subdivision has the right to
9.5.1. Make decisions on the use of the name and symbols of the Organization for the implementation of the tasks of the Organization.
9.5.2. To apply to the governing bodies of the Organization for assistance in the implementation of the tasks of the Organization.
9.5.3. To attend the meeting of the General Meeting of the Organization.
9.5.4. To apply with petitions to the governing bodies of the Organization.
9.6. The head of a separate subdivision is obliged to
9.6.1. Comply with the requirements of the Statute of the Organization.
9.6.2. Execute legal and adopted within the requirements of the Statute of the Organization decisions of the governing bodies of the Organization.
9.6.3. Prevent actions aimed at violating the honor and dignity of members (participants) of the Organization.
9.7. The activity of a separate subdivision may be terminated by its closure by the decision of the General Meeting of the Organization.
9.8. The Organization shall notify the authorized body for state registration of the closure of a separate subdivision in accordance with the requirements of the current legislation of Ukraine.
9.9. Property and funds that were assigned to a separate subdivision, after the termination of its activities, are transferred directly to the jurisdiction of the Chairman until the decision on the distribution of property and funds is made by the General Meeting of the Organization.

10. FUNDS AND PROPERTY OF THE ORGANIZATION

10.1. The Organization is a non-entrepreneurial society. To implement its program and statutory goals and objectives, the Organization may own funds, securities, property and non-property rights, tangible and intangible assets, equipment, transport, other means and property, the acquisition of which is not prohibited by the current legislation of Ukraine.
10.2. The Organization independently and independently exercises the right to own, use and dispose of its property, funds, property and non-property rights through its statutory bodies within their competence.
10.3. The property of the Organization consists of funds or property received free of charge or in the form of irrevocable financial assistance or voluntary donations, contributions of members of the Organization; passive income; grants or subsidies from the state or local budgets, as well as from state trust funds, financial support of programs (projects, activities) ofthe Organization at the expense of the state and local budgets, from the implementation of the state order; charitable, humanitarian and technical assistance, including in accordance with international treaties of Ukraine; acquired10.4. Income (profits) or property of the Organization or a part thereof shall not be distributed among its founders (participants in the meaning of the Civil Code of Ukraine), members of the Organization, employees (except for remuneration of their labor, accrual of a single social contribution), members of the governing bodies and other related persons.
10.5. The income (profits) and property of the Organization are used exclusively to finance the costs of maintaining the Organization, the implementation of the goal (goals, objectives) and activities defined by this Statute.
10.6. The Organization shall be liable for its obligations with all property owned by it. The Organization is not liable for the obligations of its members. Members are not liable for the obligations of the Organization, unless otherwise provided by law.
10.7. The Organization is obliged to maintain accounting, statistical, tax, financial reporting, to be registered with the fiscal authorities and to pay taxes and fees to the budget in the manner and in the amounts provided by law. The Organization is obliged to keep for at least five years all the necessary accounting documents regarding internal and international operations.
10.8. State supervision and control over compliance with the law by the Organization is carried out by executive authorities, local self-government bodies in the manner prescribed by the legislation of Ukraine.

11. PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE CHARTER

11.1. The procedure for amending the Statute is determined by the Statute and the current legislation of Ukraine.
11.2. Amendments to this Statute shall be approved by the decision of the General Meeting, if at least 3/4 of the members of the Organization voted for it. The authorized body on registration shall be informed about the changes made to the statutory documents.

12. TERMINATION OF THE ORGANIZATION

12.1. The termination of the Organization's activities is carried out by the decision of the public association adopted by the General Meeting, by self-dissolution or reorganization, or by a court decision to ban (compulsory dissolution) of the public association.
12.2. Termination of activity of a public association with the status of a legal entity results in termination of a legal entity.
12.3 The organization has the right to decide at any time to terminate its activities (self-dissolution).
12.4.The decision on self-dissolution of the Organization is made by the General Meeting, if at least three fourths of the present participants of the General Meeting voted for it. The General Meeting creates a liquidation commission or entrusts the Chairman to exercise the powers of the liquidator to terminate the public organization as a legal entity, as well as make decisions on the use of funds and property of the public association after its termination in accordance with the charter.
12.5. The reorganization of the Organization is carried out by the decision of the General Meeting, if at least three fourths of the participants of the General Meeting voted for it by merger, division, accession or transformation.
12.6 The procedure and legal consequences of termination of the Organization's activities by self-dissolution, reorganization or prohibition (compulsory dissolution) of the Organization shall be determined in accordance with this Statute and the current legislation of Ukraine.
12.7. In the event of termination of the Organization as a result of its liquidation (self-dissolution, compulsory dissolution) or reorganization (merger, division, accession or transformation), its assets shall be transferred to one or more non-profit organizations of the corresponding type or credited to the budget income.