By resolving to establish the VÖRS BALATON NGO Association, and in compliance with Act V of 2013 on the Civil Code and Act CLXXV of 2011 on the right of association, public benefit status, and the operation and support of civil organizations, the members adopt the statutes of the organization with the following content:

I. Association Data

1. Name of the Association: VÖRS BALATON NGO ASSOCIATION
2. Abbreviated Name: VÖRS BALATON NGO ASSOCIATION
3. Foreign Language Name of the Association: VÖRS BALATON NGO
4. Headquarters of the Association: 8711 Vörs, Kis-Balaton Street 14
5. The list of founding members and their addresses is included inthe Member Register annex of the statutes.
6. Website of the Association: www.vors-balaton-ngo.com

II. Purpose and Activities of the Association

1. Purpose of the Association:
   
   • Supporting disadvantaged individuals in acquiring technical skills and integrating into the labor market.
   • Supporting works of art and artists.
   • Promoting traditional crafts.
   • Encouraging environmental protection and recycling.
   • Supporting the sale of eco-friendly, sustainable products by establishing an international platform.
   • Representing culture and intellectual heritage in Vörs and its surroundings through implementing programs, building communities, and developing and preserving cultural and intellectual heritage.
   • Strengthening and supporting families and youth communities.
   • The Association operates independently of religious denominations and political parties.
     
     
2. Activities of the Association:
   In accordance with its objectives, the Association carries out the following specific public benefit activities [Ectv. Section 34 (1) a)]:

Public Benefit Activity	Public Duty	Legal Reference
Scientific research and activities	Collaboration in shaping medium-term science, technology, and innovation strategies	Act CXXXIV of 2004 on research, development, and technological innovation Section 5 (3)
Education and training	General and specialized education at primary, secondary, and adult levels, as well as for children with special needs	Act CXC of 2011 on National Public Education Section 4 (1) a)-u)
Cultural activities	Supporting local cultural traditions and community cultural initiatives	Act XX of 1991 on Local Governments Section 121 a)-b)
Environmental protection	Promoting environmental culture and teaching knowledge related to nature conservation	Act LIII of 1996 on Nature Conservation Section 64 (1)
Training and employment of disadvantaged	Adult training programs targeting general, linguistic, or professional qualifications	Act CI of 2001 on Adult Education Section 3 (2) a) b)

III. General Operational Rules of the Association

1. The Association does not exclude non-members from benefiting from its public services. [Ectv. Section 34 (1) a)]
2. The Association does not engage in direct political activities, operates independently of political parties, and does not provide them with financial support. [Ectv. Section 34 (1) d)]
3. The Association may only undertake business activities if they do not jeopardize its public benefit or primary objectives defined in the statutes. [Ectv. Section 34 (1) b)]
4. The Association does not distribute profits from its activities but instead allocates them toward the public benefit activities defined in the statutes. [Ectv. Section 34 (1) c)]
5. Transparency regarding operations, services, and access to them is ensured via its website (www.vors-balaton-ngo.com) and a notice board at its headquarters. Annual reports and public benefit annexes are published by February 15 each year. [Ectv. Section 37 (3) d)]
6. Documents related to the public benefit activities of the Association, excluding non-public data as defined by law, are publicly accessible. Requests for access must be submitted in writing to the Executive Board. The Board must facilitate access or provide copies at the requester’s expense within eight days of receipt. [Ectv. Section 37 (3)
   c)]

IV. Membership Fee

1. Members contribute an annual membership fee of HUF 12,000. This fee must be paid in full to the Association’s cash register or bank account within eight days of registration for new members or by January 10 each year for existing members.

V. Membership

1. Any natural person, legal entity, or organization without legal personality that agrees with the Association’s objectives and accepts the statutes may become a member.

VI. Establishment of Membership

1. Membership is established at the time of the Association’s registration or upon acceptance of a membership application by the Executive Board. Applications are reviewed within 30 days, and decisions are communicated in writing. Membership denials cannot be appealed.

VII. Termination of Membership

1. Membership ceases:
   a) Upon voluntary resignation.
   b) Upon death or the dissolution of the member without legal succession.
   c) Upon exclusion by the Executive Board.
2. A member may resign at any time by submitting a written declaration to the Executive Board. Membership terminates on the day the declaration is received.
3. The Board may exclude a member for:
   
   • Severe or repeated violations of the statutes or general meeting resolutions.
   • Failure to pay membership fees for six months despite prior notice and warning of consequences.
4. Members excluded may appeal to the General Meeting within 15 days of receiving the exclusion decision.

VIII. The Rights of Members

Members of the Association are entitled to:

a) Participate in the activities of the Association.
b) Use the services provided by the Association.
c) Attend General Meetings, exercise their voting rights, speak, raise questions, and make suggestions and observations in accordance with the rules of the General Meeting.
d) Inspect the documents of the Association.
e) Be elected as an official of the Association, provided no legal disqualification applies to them.

Members may exercise their voting rights at the General Meeting through an authorized representative. The authorization
must be in a written private document with full probative force and submitted to the chairperson of the General Meeting at the beginning of the session.

Each member with voting rights has an equal vote at the General Meeting.

IX. The Obligations of Members

Members of the Association are obligated to:

a) Refrain from jeopardizing the realization of the Association’s objectives or its activities.
b) Pay the membership fee by the due date.
c) Comply with the provisions of the statutes and the decisions of the governing bodies of the Association.
d) Notify the Executive Board of any change in their address within eight days of the change.

X. Governing Bodies of the Association

The governing bodies of the Association are:
a) The General Meeting
b) The Executive Board

The General Meeting

The General Meeting is the decision-making body of the Association.

Powers of the General Meeting:
a) Amend the statutes.
b) Decide on the dissolution, merger, or division of the Association.
c) Elect and dismiss executive officers.
d) Approve the annual budget and set the membership fee.
e) Approve the annual report, including the Executive Board’s report on the financial situation of the Association.
f) Approve the public benefit annex.
g) Exercise employer rights over executive officers if they are employed by the Association.
h) Approve contracts between the Association and its members, executive officers, or their relatives.
i) Decide on compensation claims against current and former members or executive officers.
j) Decide on all matters referred to its authority by law or the statutes.

Frequency and Publicity of the General Meeting:
The General Meeting must convene at least once annually. General Meetings are public, except in cases where restrictions are allowed by law [Ectv. Section 37 (1)].

Convening the General Meeting:
The Executive Board must convene the General Meeting at least 15 days before the meeting date, sending an invitation in writing via registered mail, certified mail, or email with receipt confirmation. The invitation must be sent in a verifiable manner [Ectv. Section 37 (2) a)].

If the General Meeting is not convened properly, it may proceed only if at least three-quarters of eligible attendees
are present and unanimously consent to holding the meeting.

Agenda:
The invitation must include the Association’s name, headquarters, the time and place of the General Meeting, and the proposed agenda. The agenda must be sufficiently detailed to allow members to form an informed opinion. It must also state the details for a rescheduled meeting, which will be quorate regardless of attendance if held three to fifteen days
after the original date.

Members and governing bodies of the Association may request amendments to the agenda within three days of receiving
the invitation, providing reasons for the amendment. The Executive Board must decide on these requests within two days. If the request is approved, the updated agenda must be communicated to members no later than two days after the decision. If the request is denied, the General Meeting will decide on the amendment before adopting the final agenda.

Quorum and Decision-Making:
The General Meeting is quorate if attendees represent more than half of eligible votes. Decisions are generally made by simple majority through open voting, except for amendments to the statutes, mergers, or dissolutions, which require a three-quarters majority vote.

Minutes:
Minutes must be recorded for each General Meeting, including:

• The Association’s name and headquarters.
• The time and place of the meeting.
• The names of the chairperson, recorder, and certifiers.
• Significant events, proposals, and voting outcomes.
• Details of decisions, including the number of supporting and
  opposing votes, and abstentions.

Minutes must be signed by the chairperson, the recorder, and two elected certifiers.

The Executive Board

The Executive Board is the executive body of the Association, consisting of four members elected for a three-year term.

Powers and Responsibilities of the Executive Board:
a) Manage daily operations and make decisions within its authority.
b) Prepare reports and budgets for submission to the General Meeting.
c) Manage the Association’s assets and execute decisions regarding their use.
d) Convene the General Meeting and notify members.
e) Maintain membership records.
f) Ensure compliance with legal obligations and preserve the Association’s documents.

Meetings of the Executive Board:
The Executive Board must meet as necessary but at least once annually. Meetings are convened by the President with at least 15 days’ notice. The agenda must be detailed enough for members to prepare.

Quorum and Decision-Making:
The Board is quorate if more than half of its members are present. Decisions require a simple majority, except when only two members are present, in which case unanimity is required.

Restrictions on Voting:
Board members may not vote on matters where they or their relatives have a conflict of interest.

Executive Officers:

• President: Hans-Jürgen Winkler (8711 Vörs, Kis-Balaton Street 14)
• Members: Petra Winkler (8711 Vörs, Kis-Balaton Street 14), Réka Futó (8711 Vörs, Kis-Balaton Street 22)

The President is the legal representative of the Association and exercises independent general authority.

XI. Final Provisions

For matters not regulated in these statutes, the provisions of Act V of 2013 on the Civil Code and Act CLXXV of 2011 on the
right of association, public benefit status, and the operation and support of civil organizations shall apply.

Issued in Vörs on September 12, 2024