Statute
KOSOVO PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION
This statute shall rule the non-profitable association: KOSOVO PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION,
foundedin compliance with Law No. 04/L-57 on Freedom of Association in Non-Governmental
Organizations in the Republic of Kosovo.
Article 1 - Name, type and address
1.1 The organization shall be named: KOSOVO PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCITAION.
1.2 It can also be recognized as: KPHA.
1.3 The organization is a non-profitable association, as defined in article 5.2 and 6 of Law No. 04/L-57 on
Freedom of Association in Non0Governmental Organizations in the Republic of Kosovo.
1.4 The organization shall not distribute whatever net amount gained or profit as such, to any individual.
Wealth, income and organization profit shall be used to support the non-profitable causes of the
organization and shall not be used to create special individual benefits, neither direct nor indirect, to
any of the founders, director, personnel, any member of the association, any employee or donor of the
NGO. However, the reasonable compensation amount for these people can be carried out for the work
that these people have completed for this organization.
1.5 Any transaction between members, Board members, person or personnel and the organization
should be closed out in real market value or in conditions that are most favorable to the organization.
1.6 The organization headquarters are in: Arbëri, Str. Ahmet Krasniqi, Veranda 1, No.10, Prishtina,
Kosovo.
Article 2 - Founders
2.1 The organization founders are:
1. Hasnija Ilazi - Philosopher, Address: Nazim Gafurri, No. 213, Prishtina.
2. Astrit Salihu - Philosopher, Address: Bregu i Diellit, Bl.3, En.2, No.9, Prishtina.
3. Ridvan Emini - Philosophy researcher, Address: Bregu i Diellit, Str. Qamil Bala, En.1, No.13,
Prishtina.
2.2 Authorized representative of the organization in Kosovo is: Ridvan Emini - Philosophy researcher,
Address: Bregu i Diellit, Str. Qamil Bala, En. 1, No.13, Prishtina.
2.3 Authorized representative is named by the Member Assembly and shall represent the organization
in Kosovo and accept all official documents in the name of the organization. He or she shall be
responsible to inform relevant administrative authorities for any changes in the organization.
Article 3 - Purpose
3.1 The organization is founded for the purpose of:
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Promotion of philosophy and extent of its impact in treating social phenomenon.
Promotion of critical-philosophical thinking.
Cultivation of philosophical knowledge in Kosovo.
Development of philosophical and intellectual dialogue in important social, political and
cultural matters, in a transnational level.
Internationalization of studies in philosophy and philosophers in/from Kosovo.
Networking the association with associations and regional, Europe and world groups of
philosophers.
3.2 To meet its objectives, the organization will undergo, but not be limited only by, the following
activities:
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Conferences
Seminars and workshops
Reading groups
Public lectures
Studies
Publications and translations.
Article 4 - Membership
4.1 Researchers, philosophers and supporters of philosophical thinking have the right to become
members in KPHA.
4.2Apart from regular members of KPHA, there will be members of merit or honorary status.
4.3 A member may be suspended or expelled from membership in the Association, after a decision of
the Member Assembly in case of violation of Ethical Code of Kosovo Philosophical Association and
regulations in power.
4.4 Every regular member who through his/her work and activities stands out, can become a member of
merit.
4.5 Every person who through his/her commitment has contributed in developing the theoretical
thinking and philosophical studies, can become an honorary member.
4.6 Assembly of KPHA appoints honorary members and members of merit.
4.7 Proposal of the Membership for appointmentof member of merit or honorary member, can be done
by every member of KPHA, it is reviewed by the Chairmanship, and approved by the Assembly of KPHA.
4.8 Membership fee is 12€/a year.
4.9 Cancelation or suspension of membership is conducted by the Member Assembly and the decision is
made by majority of members present.
4.10 The rights of regular members are:
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To appoint or be appointed in all body of KPHA,
To participate in all social and professional events of KPHA.
To monitor the work of body of KPHA and give proposals for improvement of their work.
To participate in all workgroups of KPHA.
4.13 Obligations of members are:
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To work towards achieving the goals and duties of KPHA,
To implement the Statute of KPHA, decisions and Ethical Code of the Kosovo Philosophical
Association,
To participate in activities of KPHA,
To continuously work towards professional development of KPHA
Regular payment of annual membership.
Approval of Ethical Code of Kosovo Philosophical Association will be drafted and approved by KPHA.
4.14 Membership of regular members is canceled by:
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Resignation
Non-renewal of membership
Violation of Statute and Ethical Code
In case of death.
Article 5 - Member Assembly
5.1Member Assembly is the highest governing body of the organization. It is composed of all members
of the organization.
5.2 Member Assembly has the highest responsibility for policy and financial matters of the organization.
5.3 Member Assembly competences are:
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Appoints chairmanship members,
Approves the chairmanship proposal for chairman,
Approves the chairmanship proposal for member of the Advisory Board,
Approves the annual narrative and financial report.
5.4 Member Assembly can delegate a responsibility to the Chairmanship or other body, upon the
decision of majority of its members, except for the rights which are not permitted by Law on NGOs.
Article 6 - Member Assembly Meetings
6.1 Member Assembly shall meet at least twice a year in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) during
which the report -on assets, liabilities, income, expenses and organization programs of previous year- is
reviewed and approved as well as the plan on assets, previous liabilities, income, expenses and
organization programs of previous year.
6.2 Member Assembly can also meet in the Emergency General Meeting (EGM) anytime when requested
by (half of the members) or by the Chairmanship. Such request should be addressed to the Secretary
who will notify every member for the meeting, in compliance with the procedures explained in
paragraph 6.3.
6.3 A written notification for AGM or EGM including the date and the location of the meeting, jointly
with the meeting agenda, will be distributed to all members at least (seven) days before the meeting is
held.
6.4A minimum of 50% +1 of the members is required to hold the meeting. If this minimum (quorum) is
not met, then the meeting will be postponed to another determined date and notification will be sent to
all members.
6.5 Each member of the organization has one vote in the Member Assembly.
6.6 Decisions of Member Assembly will be taken in the presence of the majority of members.
6.7 Each member of the Member Assembly shall abstain from voting or taking decisions in any case
where he/she has personal or economical interest.
6.8 Member Assembly competences are:
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Approval, change or amendment of Statute of KPHA.
Approval of Annual Plan of KPHA.
Appointment and expulsion of members of Chairmanship.
Decisions for other cases deriving from this Statute.
Article 7 - Chairmanship
7.1 Apart from the competences granted by this statute, Chairmanship should always act in compliance
with the organization purpose.
7.2 Apart from the competences granted by this statute, Chairmanship will also have the following
competences:
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Proposes the organization representative
Monitors implementation of purpose and activities planned in this statute,
To determine competences and duties of each representative, which shall be voted by the
assembly.
7.3 Chairmanship is appointed by members of the organization. They are appointed individually by the
Member Assembly with a majority of votes ofF the members present.
Chairman is appointed in a mandate of (three) years and shall act until appointment of new chairman.
Vice-Chairman is proposed by the chairman, voted by Chairmanship and approved by Member
Assembly. Association secretary is appointed by chairman and his/her regular mandate ends when the
chairman’s mandate ends, with the possibility of extension.
The chairman mandate, apart from regular ending, can end in the following cases: resignation, discharge
from duty or in case of death.
7.4 Chairmanship consists of 13 members.
7.5 Mandate of Chairmanship members lasts three (3) years with the possibility of extension.
7.6 Members of Chairmanship can be discharged before completion of mandate with votes of AGM and
EGM of the Member Assembly.
7.9 In case of resignation, discharge from duty or death, Member Assembly should appoint the
successor to serve for the time left.
7.10 Chairmanship decisions are taken with majority. In case of equal number of votes, the Chairman’s
vote is decisive.
7.11 Chairmanship can decide to address the Member Assembly for any case for decision making.
7.12 No payment or compensation shall be made to the Chairmanship Members without approval of
Member Assembly, but only when payment or compensation is reasonable and is done for the works
accomplished for the organization.
7.13 Every Chairmanship member should abstain from voting or taking decisions for any other case for
which he or she has personal or economical interest in.
Article 8 – Advisory Board
8.1 Mission and responsibility of Advisory Board is to contribute in development and visibility of
Association and its programs, by offering support, information and influence that includes but is not
limited to these areas:
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Development of programs, quality and management,
Association political orientation,
In area of international networking,
In area of professional expertise and connection of Association with society,
Creating partnership with potential donors
8.2 Advisory Board has no decision making competences, only counseling,
8.3 Members of Advisory Board reflect the diversity of academic and professional academic partners,
which implies members that could benefit in completing the Association mission.
8.4 Mandate of Advisory Board members is three years with the possibility of extension.
8.5 Advisory Board meets once a year jointly with staff to discuss strategic cases.
Article 9 – Officials and personnel
9.1 Organization can have a permanent administrative staff which is selected through public
competition.
Article 10 – Organization dissolution
9.1 Organization can be dissolved with vote of two thirds of regular members of Member Assembly.
9.2 After decision on organization dissolution, member assembly will display the name of the association
or foundation in Kosovo that will take the leftover wealth, after being released of organization
obligations. Association(s) or foundation(s) appointed, should have same or similar intentions like the
organization.
Article 11 – Statute amendment
10.1 Current statute can be amended by decision of two thirds of majority of Member Assembly.
Article 12 – Report periods and Financial Year
11.1 Chairmanship and appointed Official should preset annual report to Member Assembly, AGM or
anytime when an EGM is requested.
11.2 Organization financial year should be in compliance with the calendar year.
This statute is approved in Prishtina.
On 22/01/2015
By Member Assembly