MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BUSINESS PEOPLE ASSOCIATION BYLAWS

Name and Center of the Association

Article 1 - > Name of the Association: “MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BUSINESS PEOPLE Association.”

The center of the association is Bursa Mustafakemalpaşa. The short name of the association is: MUGEP. The association can open branches in the country and abroad.

The purpose of the association and the subjects and forms of work to be carried out by the association to achieve this purpose and the field of activity.

Article 2 - The aim of the association is to contribute to the economic, social and cultural development of our country, to contribute to the development of the leadership qualities, social responsibilities and spirit of solidarity of business people and managers in accordance with the constitutional principles in force and the legal regulations prepared accordingly and the principles of Atatürk, and to become a leading non-governmental organization by taking care of the problems of our region and business people.

MUGEP contributes to the formation of national and international economic policies by evaluating its economic power and production potential in the best way, and to the promotion of Mustafakemalpaşa by highlighting its geographical and strategic power. Our association aims to create a union of forces by developing Mustafakemalpaşa's international economic, social and cultural relations, communication, representation and cooperation networks.

Subjects and Forms of Work to be Carried Out by the Association

• Conducting research to activate and develop its activities,
• Organizing educational activities such as courses, seminars, conferences and panels,
• To provide all kinds of information, documents, papers and publications necessary for the realization of the purpose, to establish a documentation center, to publish publications such as newspapers, magazines, books and bulletins in line with the purposes in order to announce its work,
• To provide a healthy working environment to achieve the goal, to provide all kinds of technical tools and equipment, fixtures and stationery materials,
• To engage in fundraising activities and accept donations from within the country and abroad, provided that the necessary permits are obtained,
• To establish and operate economic, commercial and industrial enterprises in order to obtain the income needed to achieve the objectives of the statute,
• To open a clubhouse, establish and furnish social and cultural facilities for the benefit of its members and for them to spend their free time,
• To organize dinner meetings, concerts, balls, theater, exhibitions, sports, trips and entertaining events etc. to develop and maintain human relations among its members or to ensure that its members benefit from such events,
• To purchase, sell, rent, lease movable and immovable properties needed for the activities of the association and to establish real rights on the properties,
• To establish foundations, federations or to join established federations, and to establish facilities that associations can establish, in the country or abroad, if deemed necessary to achieve the purpose.
• To engage in international activities, to be a member of associations or organizations abroad and to work together or cooperate with these organizations,
• To carry out joint projects with public institutions and organizations on issues within their scope of duty, if deemed necessary to achieve the purpose, without prejudice to the provisions of the Law No. 5072 on the Relationships of Associations and Foundations with Public Institutions and Organizations,
• To establish funds to meet the association members' essential needs such as food, clothing, and other goods and services, as well as short-term credit needs,
• To open branches and representative offices where deemed necessary,
• To establish platforms to achieve a common goal with other associations or foundations, unions and similar civil society organizations in areas related to the association's purpose and not prohibited by law,
• To engage in all kinds of activities needed to achieve the purpose and not prohibited by law,
• To cooperate with local and foreign private and public institutions, universities, chambers of commerce and industry, stock exchanges, professional organizations, foundations, associations, unions and similar organizations, and to establish platforms. It can be a stakeholder, party or participant in national and international projects in areas related to its purposes. In order to achieve its purpose, the association establishes working committees with the participation of its members and working groups with the participation of invited experts. It can carry out the secretariat of the commission and working group activities with the expert staff it employs.
• MUGEP conducts domestic and international promotional activities based on the viewpoint that the opinions, events and reports created by the commissions, expertise and working groups working within the framework of the Board of Directors’ decisions are carried out with the aim of producing solutions to the country’s general political, economic and social problems.
• MUGEP conducts domestic and international promotional activities so that these activities are known and utilized by a wide public.
• MUGEP provides all kinds of information, documents, papers and publications required for the realization of its purpose, establishes a documentation center, publishes newspapers, magazines, books and other publications to announce its activities in line with its purposes and distributes work and information bulletins to its members, and utilizes the internet environment.
• MUGEP may acquire, establish, cancel and terminate all kinds of personal, real, easement, lease and pre-emption rights on real estate, including mortgages, with the decision of the Board of Directors, in relation to activities in line with its purpose. It may record income for the Association on condition that it does not share the income it will earn among its members and uses it only for its own purposes; it may establish economic enterprises. In order to achieve its purpose, the association establishes foundations when necessary; receives and gives aid and donations; and may accept conditional and unconditional bequests.

Emblem of MUGEP

Article 3 - The emblem of MUGEP is shown below with its shape and colors and is registered. The emblem of the association; It is a triangle formed by three people holding each other's wrists with their hands; Green; nature and balance, Yellow; joy and optimism, Blue; peace and trust symbol, foundation year 2024, short name; MUGEP word and the full name of the association; It is a combination of the words MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA GELİŞİM PROJESİ İŞ İNŞANLARI ASSOCIATION.

MUGEP's emblem cannot be used for purposes other than those of its members without the permission of the board of directors..

Membership and Membership Procedures

The association has 3 (three) types of members;

• a) Legal Member
• b) Individual Member
• c) Honorary Member

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP:

Applications will be made to become a legal member of the association provided that the minimum membership requirements are met. A decision will be made by the majority of the Board of Directors members regarding the candidate member within 30 days and the result will be announced to the candidate in writing.

It is essential that it consists of legal entities with the participation of senior managers with first or second degree signature authority, in exceptional cases, membership can be realized with a special representation letter from the authorized authorities of the institution. The entrance and annual fees of legal entities such as Private Institutions, Companies, Public and Non-Governmental Organizations are the same as other membership fees.

Those who meet the conditions stipulated in the statute and legal entities that accept the purposes of the association become "MUGEP" members with the decision of the boards authorized in the statute.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP:

For those who want to become an individual member of the association that does not have a legal personality, an application will be made provided that they meet the minimum membership requirements. A decision will be made about the candidate member by the majority of the Board of Directors within 30 days and the result will be announced to the candidate in writing.

For real persons, those who have legal capacity, who are over eighteen (18) years of age, who have adopted the aims and principles of the association and agreed to work in this direction, who meet the conditions stipulated by the legislation, real persons, foreign real persons who have the right to settle in Turkey, and various real persons as described. The candidate whose application is accepted will be recorded in the book to be kept for this purpose. The founders are the individual members of the association.

Those who meet the conditions stipulated in the bylaws and real persons who accept the aims of the association become "MUGEP" members by the decision of the boards authorized in the bylaws.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

Those who have provided significant material and moral support to the association may be accepted as honorary members by the decision of the board of directors. Honorary members are not obliged to pay membership fees and do not have the right to vote or be elected.

Article 4 - Every real person or legal entity who has the legal capacity and who accepts the association's purpose and principles and works in this direction and who meets the conditions stipulated by the legislation has the right to become a member of this association. However, foreign real persons must also have the right to settle in Turkey in order to become a member. This condition is not required for honorary membership.

Article 4- Every real person or legal entity who has the legal capacity and who accepts the association's purpose and principles and works in this direction and who meets the conditions stipulated by the legislation has the right to become a member of this association. However, foreign real persons must also have the right to settle in Turkey in order to become a member. This condition is not required for honorary membership.

The main members of the association are the founders of the association and those who are accepted as members by the board of directors upon their application. Those who have provided significant financial and moral support to the association may be accepted as honorary members by the decision of the board of directors.

When the number of branches of the association is more than three, the membership records of those registered at the association center are transferred to the branches. New membership applications are made to the branches. Membership acceptance and deletion procedures are carried out by the branch boards of directors and are notified to the General Directorate in writing within a maximum of thirty days.

MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS

*Association members must act in accordance with the Law, Bylaws, General Assembly and Board of Directors decisions and regulations, and avoid behaviors that will disrupt respect and love among members, and comply with the purpose and vision of the association.

*Members are responsible for the behavior of their guests that does not comply with the Association's Bylaws and Regulations, General Assembly, Board of Directors decisions and the association's traditions and customs.

*A member who has completed 2 (two) months of membership in the association can vote in the General Assembly. Each member has 1 (one) vote in the General Assembly. Voting is the primary duty of members. Members must vote in person. A member who has not paid his/her membership fee by the General Assembly date cannot vote in the General Assembly.

Resignation from Membership

Article 5 - Each member has the right to resign from the association, provided that he/she notifies in writing. The resignation process is considered to be finalized when the member's resignation letter reaches the Board of Directors. Resignation from membership does not end the member's accumulated debts to the association.

Removal from Membership

Article 6 - Situations that require removal from association membership.

• 1- Acting contrary to the association's charter,
• 2- Continuously avoiding assigned duties,
• 3- Not paying membership fees within 1 (one) year despite written warnings,
• 4- Not complying with decisions made by the association's organs.
• 5- Having lost the conditions for membership,

If one of the above-mentioned situations is detected, the member may be removed from membership by the decision of the board of directors. The status of legal membership of those who become members representing legal members due to the situations described above is decided by the board of directors. Those who leave or are removed from the association are deleted from the membership registry and cannot claim rights in the association's assets.

Dernek Organları

Article 7 - The organs of the association are shown below.

• 1- General Assembly,
• 2- Board of Directors,
• 3- Board of Auditors,

The Form of Establishment of the Association's General Assembly, Time of Meeting and Call and Meeting

Article 8 - The general assembly is the most authorized decision-making body of the association and consists of members registered to the association. In the event that a branch of the association is opened, it consists of members registered at the headquarters and branches up to three branches; in the event that the number of branches is more than three, the members registered at the headquarters are transferred to the branches and are elected delegates at the general assemblies of the branches.

The general assembly;

• 1- It meets regularly at the time specified in this statute,
• 2- It meets extraordinarily within thirty days when deemed necessary by the board of directors or the board of auditors or upon the written request of one fifth of the association members.

The ordinary general assembly shall meet once every 2 (two) years, in January, at a date, place and time to be determined by the board of directors.

The general assembly shall be called to the meeting by the board of directors. If the board of directors does not call the general assembly to the meeting; upon the application of one of the members, the magistrate shall assign three members to call the general assembly to the meeting. The general assembly may also be held electronically as specified in the Associations Regulation. (Subject to the compliance with the technical qualification criteria to be determined by the Ministry)

Invitation Procedure*

The board of directors shall prepare a list of members entitled to attend the general assembly in accordance with the association charter. Members entitled to attend the general assembly shall be invited to the meeting at least fifteen days in advance by announcing the date, time, place and agenda of the meeting in at least one newspaper or on the association's website, by notifying them in writing, by sending a message to the e-mail address or contact number provided by the member or by using local publication tools. If the meeting cannot be held due to lack of a quorum, the day, time and place where the second meeting will be held shall also be specified in this invitation. The period between the first and second meetings shall not be less than seven days or more than sixty days.

If the meeting is postponed for a reason other than lack of a quorum, this situation shall be announced to the members in accordance with the call procedure for the first meeting, stating the reasons for postponement. The second meeting must be held within six months from the postponement date at the latest. Members are invited to the second meeting in accordance with the principles specified in the first paragraph. The general assembly meeting cannot be postponed more than once.

Meeting Procedure*

The general assembly convenes with the participation of a simple majority of the members entitled to attend, or two-thirds in the event of a change in the statute or dissolution of the association; if the meeting is postponed due to lack of a quorum, a quorum is not required in the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the management and audit boards.

The list of members entitled to attend the general assembly is kept ready at the meeting venue. The identity documents of the members who will enter the meeting venue issued by official authorities are checked by the members of the board of directors or officers assigned by the board of directors. Members enter the meeting venue by signing their names on the list prepared by the board of directors.

If the quorum for the meeting is reached, the situation is recorded in a report and the meeting is opened by the chairman of the board of directors or one of the members of the board of directors he/she assigns. If the quorum is not reached, the board of directors will prepare a report.

After the opening, a chairman and a sufficient number of vice-chairmen and a secretary will be elected to manage the meeting and a board of directors will be formed. In the voting to be held for the election of the association bodies, members who vote must show their IDs to the board of directors and sign the names opposite their names on the list of attendees. The board chairman is responsible for the management and security of the meeting.

Only the items on the agenda are discussed in the general assembly. However, it is mandatory to include on the agenda the items requested in writing to be discussed by one tenth of the members present at the meeting.

Each member has one vote in the general assembly; the member must use his/her vote in person. Honorary members may attend general assembly meetings but cannot vote. If a legal entity is a member, the chairman of the board of directors of the legal entity or the person he/she designates to represent him/her shall vote.

The issues discussed and the decisions taken at the meeting shall be recorded in a minutes and signed by the chairman of the board and the clerks. At the end of the meeting, the minutes and other documents shall be delivered to the chairman of the board of directors. The chairman of the board of directors shall be responsible for the safekeeping of these documents and delivery of them to the newly elected board of directors within seven days.

General Assembly Voting and Decision Making Procedures and Forms

Article 9 - In the general assembly, unless otherwise decided, voting shall be done openly. In open voting, the method specified by the general assembly chairman shall be applied.

In case of secret voting, the papers or ballot papers sealed by the meeting chairman shall be placed in an empty container after the members have done what is necessary and the result shall be determined by making an open list after the voting is completed. General assembly decisions shall be taken by the absolute majority of the members attending the meeting. However, decisions to amend the statute and to dissolve the association may only be taken by a two-thirds majority of the members attending the meeting.

Decisions Taken Without a Meeting or Without an Invitation*

Decisions taken with the written participation of all members without coming together and decisions taken by all association members coming together without complying with the invitation procedure written in this statute shall be valid. This type of decision-making does not replace an ordinary meeting.

Duties and Powers of the General Assembly

Article 10 - The following issues are discussed and decided by the general assembly.

• 1- Election of the association organs,
• 2- Amendment of the association statute,
• 3- Discussion of the management and audit board reports and discharge of the board of directors,
• 4- Discussion of the budget prepared by the board of directors and acceptance of it as is or with amendments,
• 5- Inspection of other organs of the association and, if deemed necessary, removal of them from office for justified reasons,
• 6- Review and decision on objections to the board of directors decisions regarding the rejection of membership or expulsion from membership,
• 7- Purchase of real estate required for the association or sale of existing real estate Authorizing the board of directors to do so,
• 8- Reviewing the regulations to be prepared by the board of directors regarding the association’s activities and approving them as is or with amendments,
• 9- Determining the salaries, all kinds of allowances, travel allowances and compensations to be paid to the non-public servant chairmen and members of the association’s management and audit boards, and the daily and travel allowance amounts to be given to the members to be assigned for the association’s services,
• 10- Deciding on the association’s joining and leaving the federation,
• 11- Deciding on the opening of the association’s branches and authorizing the board of directors to carry out the procedures related to the branches decided to be opened,
• 12- The association’s international activities, joining or leaving associations and organizations abroad as a member,
• 13- The association’s establishment of a foundation,
• 14- Dissolution of the association,
• 15- Reviewing and deciding on other suggestions of the board of directors,
• 16- To perform tasks and use powers not assigned to another organ of the association as the most authorized body of the association,
• 17- To fulfill other duties specified in the legislation to be performed by the general assembly,

Organization, Duties and Authorities of the Board of Directors

Article 11 - The board of directors consists of 7 (seven) main and 7 (seven) substitute members elected by the general assembly for a period of 2 (two) years. The chairmanship of the board of directors can be held for a maximum of 2 (two) consecutive terms and the main membership of the board of directors can be held for a maximum of 3 (three) consecutive terms.

The board of directors determines the chairman, 2 (two) vice-chairmen, secretary and treasurer members by a decision at its first meeting after the election.

The board of directors can be called to a meeting at any time, provided that all members are notified. It convenes with the presence of one more than half of the total number of members. Decisions are made by the absolute majority of the total number of members attending the meeting.

In case of a vacancy in the main board of directors due to resignation or other reasons, it is mandatory to call the first alternate member to duty.

Duties and Authorities of the Board of Directors

The board of directors shall fulfill the following duties.

• 1- Represent the association or authorize one of its members or a third party to do so,
• 2- Carry out transactions related to income and expense accounts and prepare the budget for the next period and submit it to the general assembly,
• 3- Prepare regulations related to the activities of the association and submit them to the approval of the general assembly,
• 4- Purchase real estate, sell movable and immovable properties belonging to the association, have buildings or facilities constructed, make lease agreements, establish mortgages or real rights in favor of the association,
• 5- The general assembly to ensure that the procedures related to opening branches are carried out with the authority granted to it,
• 6- To ensure that the branches of the association are audited,
• 7- To ensure that representative offices are opened in places deemed necessary,
• 8- To implement the decisions taken in the general assembly,
• 9- To prepare the association's operating account table or balance sheet and income statement and the report explaining the board of directors' activities at the end of each activity year and to submit it to the general assembly when it convenes,
• 10- To ensure the implementation of the budget,
• 11- To decide on the admission of members to the association or the expulsion of members,
• 12- To make and implement all kinds of decisions within its authority to realize the purpose of the association,
• 13- To perform other duties and use the authorities granted to it by the legislation,
• 14- To hold at least 12 meetings per year.

Organization, Duties and Powers of the Board of Auditors

Article 12 - The board of auditors is elected by the general assembly for a period of 2 (two) years as three main and three alternate members. In the event of a vacancy in the main board of auditors due to resignation or other reasons, it is mandatory to call the first alternate member to duty.

Duties and Powers of the Board of Auditors

The board of auditors; audits whether the association operates in line with the purpose and the subjects of work specified to be carried out to achieve the purpose specified in its charter, whether the books, accounts and records are kept in accordance with the legislation and the association charter, in accordance with the principles and procedures determined in the association charter and at intervals not exceeding one year, and presents the audit results in a report to the board of directors and to the general assembly when it meets.

The audit board calls the general assembly to a meeting when necessary.

HIGH ADVISORY BOARD

The High Advisory Board is the highest advisory body of the association. The Board consists of the following persons:

• a) Founding Members of the Association
• b) Former Presidents of the High Advisory Board
• c) Former Members of the Board of Directors
• d) Current Board of Directors
• e) Maximum 21 members elected by the General Assembly for two years

When the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association expires, he/she becomes the next natural president of the High Advisory Board. When the Full Members of the Board of Directors of the Association expire, they become the natural members of the next High Advisory Board.

The Board convenes within the first seven days after the election upon the invitation of the former YDK President. At the meeting, it elects a president, a vice president and a secretary. The same member may be elected as president for two consecutive terms. It is possible to re-elect the former president after two election periods. A member whose term has expired may be re-elected. The board meets at least twice a year upon the invitation of the board chairman, discusses its issues and reaches a decision with the simple majority vote of those present at the meeting. Board decisions are advisory and are not binding on the board of directors. The board chairman may announce the decisions taken to the public.

If the chairmanship position becomes vacant before the end of its term; the vice chairman calls the high advisory board to meet within one month at the latest. The meeting is held by notifying the members in writing at least ten days in advance. If the vice chairman does not perform this duty, the general secretary performs it again before the end of the same term and in the same manner. In this way, the high advisory board elects a new chairman from within itself. The newly elected member completes the term remaining from the former chairman in the first term and the same member has the right to be elected again for only one more term for the second term. The board of directors may call the high advisory board to a meeting together when deemed necessary.

Depending on the agenda, honorary members, honorary members, legal and voluntary professional organizations, associations and foundations, public departments and institutions, councils, municipalities, Public Economic Enterprises (SEE) managers and university faculty members may be invited to the high advisory board meetings on a permanent or temporary basis to benefit from their knowledge and experience. These persons do not participate in the board vote.

Income Sources of the Association

Article 13 - The sources of income of the association are listed below.

The General Assembly is authorized to determine, increase or decrease the membership entrance fee and dues, and the Board of Directors is authorized if the General Assembly authorizes.

1 - Membership dues:

a) The membership entrance fee to the association is the entrance fee determined by the Board of Directors if the General Assembly authorizes.

The entrance fee is collected in full within one month from the date of membership from those who become members of the association during the year.

b)The annual dues are the dues determined and announced by the Board of Directors if the General Assembly authorizes.

If the General Assembly authorizes, the Board of Directors is authorized to change the estimated budget, membership entrance fee and annual dues, and to determine collection options and terms.

2 - Branch dues: 50% of the membership dues collected by the branches to cover the general expenses of the association are sent to the headquarters every six months,

3 - Donations and aids made to the association by real and legal persons on their own will,

4 - Income obtained from activities such as tea and dinner meetings, trips and entertainment, performances, concerts, sports competitions and conferences organized by the association,

5 - Income obtained from the assets of the association,

6 - Donations and aids to be collected in accordance with the provisions of the legislation on fundraising,

7 - Earnings obtained from commercial activities undertaken by the association in order to provide the income it needs to achieve its purpose,

8 - Other income.

Association's Bookkeeping Principles and Procedures and Books to be Kept*

Article 14 - Bookkeeping principles;

Books are kept in the association according to the operating account principle. However, if the annual gross income exceeds the limit specified in Article 31 of the Associations Regulation, books shall be kept in accordance with the balance sheet principle starting from the following accounting period.

If the balance sheet principle is adopted, if the limit specified above falls below in two consecutive accounting periods, the business account principle may be used starting from the following year.

Regardless of the limit specified above, books may be kept in accordance with the balance sheet principle by the decision of the board of directors.

If the association opens a commercial enterprise, books shall also be kept for this commercial enterprise in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law.

Registration Procedure

The association's books and records shall be kept in accordance with the procedure and principle specified in the Associations Regulation.

Books to be Kept

The following books are kept in the association.

a) The books to be kept on the basis of the operating account and the principles to be followed are as follows:

1- Decision Book: The decisions of the Board of Directors are recorded in this book in date and number order and the decisions are signed by the members who attend the meeting.

2- Membership Registration Book: The identity information of those who become members of the association, their entry and exit dates to the association are recorded in this book. The entrance and annual membership fees paid by the members can be recorded in this book.

3- Document Registration Book: Incoming and outgoing documents are recorded in this book with their date and serial number. The originals of incoming documents and copies of outgoing documents are filed. Documents received or sent via e-mail are kept by printing them.

4- Business Account Book: Income received and expenses made on behalf of the association are recorded in this book openly and regularly.

b) The books to be kept on the basis of balance sheet and the principles to be followed are as follows:

Associations that keep books on the basis of balance sheet shall also keep the books registered in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd subparagraphs of paragraph 1 - (a).

2 - Journal Book and General Ledger: The method of keeping these books and the recording method shall be in accordance with the principles of the Tax Procedure Law and the Accounting System Implementation General Communiqués published based on the authority granted to the Ministry of Treasury and Finance by this Law.

The journal book, general ledger and inventory book, if kept, of the above-mentioned books shall be kept electronically provided that they do not violate the provisions of this Regulation. and other books can be kept electronically using software created or permitted by the Ministry within the framework of the procedures and principles specified in the circulars issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Trade.

Certification of Books *

Associations that will use the books specified in this Regulation, except for the books to be kept electronically, shall have them certified by the provincial directorate or notary before they start using them. These books shall continue to be used until their pages run out and no intermediate certification of the books shall be made. However, the Journal Book shall be certified again every year in the last month before the year in which it will be used. It is not mandatory to have the General Ledger approved.

Preparation of Income Statement and Balance Sheet *

In case of keeping records according to the business account principle, the “Business Account Table” (specified in ANNEX-16 of the Associations Regulation) shall be prepared at the end of the year (December 31). In case of keeping books according to the balance sheet principle, the balance sheet and income statement are prepared at the end of the year (December 31), based on the Accounting System Application General Communiqués published by the Ministry of Finance.

Income and Expense Transactions of the Association *

Article 15 - Income and expense documents;

Association incomes are collected with a “Receipt Document”. In case of collection of association incomes through banks, documents such as receipts or account statements issued by the bank shall replace the receipt document.

Association expenses are made with expense documents such as invoices, retail sales receipts, and freelance receipts. However, for the association's payments within the scope of Article 94 of the Income Tax Law, an expense note is used as per the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law, and for payments not within this scope, documents such as an "Expense Receipt" or "Bank Statement" are used as an expense document.

The free-of-charge goods and services to be delivered to individuals, institutions or organizations by the association are made with an "In-Kind Assistance Delivery Document". The free-of-charge goods and services to be delivered to the association by individuals, institutions or organizations are accepted with an "In-Kind Donation Receipt Document".

These documents are printed as binders consisting of fifty original and fifty stub leaves with consecutive serial and sequence numbers, or as forms or continuous forms to be printed via electronic systems and typewriters, based on the relevant form in the annex of the Associations Regulation.

Receipt Documents *

The “Receipt Documents” to be used in the collection of the association’s revenues are printed by the Board of Directors upon the decision.

The printing and control of the receipt documents, their receipt from the printing house, their recording in the book, the handover between the old and new treasurers, the use of these receipt documents by the person or persons who will collect revenue on behalf of the association with the receipt document and the delivery of the collected revenues shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Associations Regulation.

Authorization Document *

The person or persons who will collect revenue on behalf of the association, excluding the main members of the board of directors, are determined by the decision of the board of directors, by specifying the authorization period. The “Authorization Document”, which includes the clear identity, signature and photographs of the persons who will collect revenue, is prepared by the association in two copies and approved by the chairman of the board of directors. Main members of the board of directors may collect revenue without an authorization document.

The term of the authorization documents is determined by the board of directors as a maximum of one year. Expired authorization certificates are renewed in accordance with the first paragraph. In cases where the authorization certificate expires or the person for whom the authorization certificate was issued leaves office, dies, or is terminated from his/her job or duty, the issued authorization certificates must be delivered to the association's board of directors within one week. In addition, the authority to collect income may be revoked at any time by the decision of the board of directors.”

Storage Period of Income and Expense Documents*

Receipt documents, expenditure documents and other documents used by the association, excluding books, shall be kept for 5 years in accordance with the number and date order in the books in which they are recorded, without prejudice to the periods specified in special laws.

Submission of Declaration*

Article 16 - The “Association Declaration” regarding the activities of the association for the previous year and the results of income and expenditure transactions as of the end of the year shall be submitted to the relevant provincial administration authority by the association president within the first four months of each calendar year after being approved by the association’s board of directors.

Notification Obligation *

Article 17 - Notifications to be made to the provincial administration authority;

General Assembly Result Notification *

Within forty-five days following the ordinary or extraordinary general assembly meetings, the General Assembly Conclusion Notification, which includes the principal and substitute members elected to the board of directors and audit boards and other bodies, shall be submitted to the provincial administration authority. In the event that the bylaws are amended at the general assembly meeting; the general assembly meeting minutes, the old and new versions of the amended articles of the bylaws, the final version of the association bylaws, each page of which is signed by the absolute majority of the board members, shall be submitted to the provincial administration authority within the period specified in this paragraph and with a letter attached.

Notification of Immovable Properties *

The immovable properties acquired by the association shall be notified to the provincial administration authority by filling out the “Immovable Property Notification” within thirty days of their registration in the land registry.

Notification of Receiving/Providing Aid from Abroad *

Notify the specified notification in accordance with the Law on Associations No. 5253 and the regulation issued based on this law.

Notification of Changes *

Changes in the association’s location are reported to the provincial administration authority within forty-five days following the change by filling out the “Location Change Notification”; changes in the association’s organs outside the general assembly meeting are reported to the provincial administration authority by filling out the “Association Organs Change Notification”.

Changes made to the association’s bylaws are also reported to the provincial administration authority within forty-five days following the general assembly meeting where the bylaws were changed, as an attachment to the general assembly’s final notification.

Internal Audit of the Association *

Article 18 - An internal audit can be conducted by the general assembly, board of directors or audit board, or an audit can be conducted by independent auditing institutions. An audit conducted by the general assembly, board of directors or independent auditing institutions does not eliminate the obligation of the auditing board.

An audit of the association is conducted by the audit board at least once a year. The general assembly or the board of directors may conduct an audit when deemed necessary or have independent auditing firms conduct an audit.

Association's Borrowing Procedures*

Article 19 - The association may borrow money, if necessary, in order to achieve its purpose and carry out its activities, with the decision of the board of directors. This borrowing may be made for the purchase of goods and services on credit, or in cash. However, this borrowing cannot be made in amounts that cannot be covered by the income sources of the association, or in a manner that will cause the association to have difficulty in payment.

Establishment of Branches of the Association*

Article 20 - The association may open branches in places deemed necessary by the decision of the general assembly. For this purpose, the board of founders, consisting of at least three people authorized by the association's board of directors, shall submit the branch establishment notification and necessary documents specified in the Associations Regulation to the highest civil authority of the place where the branch will be opened.

Duties and Authorities of Branches *

Article 21 - Branches are internal organizations of the association that do not have a legal personality, have the duty and authority to carry out autonomous activities in line with the association's purpose and service areas, and are responsible for all receivables and debts arising from its transactions.

Organs of Branches and Provisions Applicable to Branches

Article 22 - The organs of the branch are the general assembly, the board of directors and the audit board. The general assembly consists of the registered members of the branch. The board of directors is elected by the branch general assembly as five main and five substitute members, and the audit board is elected by the general assembly as three main and three substitute members.
The duties and authorities of these bodies and other provisions regarding the association included in this statute are also applied in the branch within the framework stipulated by the legislation.

Time of Meeting of the General Assemblies of Branches and How They Will Be Represented in the General Assembly of the Headquarters*

Article 23 - Branches are required to conclude their ordinary general assembly meetings at least two months before the general assembly of the headquarter.

The ordinary general assembly of the branches is held once every two years in November, at the day, place and time to be determined by the branch board of directors.

Branches are required to submit a copy of the general assembly result notification to the provincial administration authority and the association headquarters within forty-five days following the date of the meeting.

Branches may elect all members at the general assembly of the headquarter until the number of branches reaches three. with direct participation; if the number of branches is more than three, one (1) for every twenty (20) members registered in the branch, and one for each of these members if the remaining number of members is more than 10, they have the right to participate in the general assembly of the headquarters through delegates elected at the branch general assembly.

The delegates elected at the last branch general assembly participate in the general assembly of the headquarters. The members of the management and audit board of the headquarters participate in the general assembly of the headquarters, but they cannot vote unless they are elected as delegates on behalf of the branch.

Those who are on the management or audit board of the branches leave their duties at the branch when they are elected to the management or audit board of the headquarters.

Opening a Representative Office*

Article 24 - The association may open a representative office in places it deems necessary, with the decision of the board of directors, in order to carry out the association's activities. The address of the representative office shall be notified in writing to the provincial administration authority of that location by the person or persons assigned as representatives by the decision of the board of directors. The representative office shall not be represented at the general assembly of the association. Branches cannot open a representative office.

How the Bylaws Will Be Amended*

Article 25 - The bylaws may be amended by the decision of the general assembly.

In order to amend the bylaws at the general assembly, a 2/3 majority of the members who have the right to attend and vote at the general assembly is required. In the event that the meeting is postponed due to lack of a majority, a majority is not required at the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the board of directors and audit committees.

The majority required for a change in the bylaws is 2/3 of the votes of the members attending the meeting and entitled to vote. The voting for the change in the bylaws is open at the general assembly.

Dissolution of the Association and Liquidation of its Assets *

Article 26 - The general assembly may decide to dissolve the association at any time.

A 2/3 majority of the members entitled to attend and vote at the general assembly is required for the dissolution issue to be discussed at the general assembly. In the event that the meeting is postponed due to failure to achieve a majority, a majority is not required at the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the board of directors and audit committees.

The majority required for the dissolution decision is 2/3 of the votes of the members who attended the meeting and have the right to vote. The dissolution decision is made openly in the general assembly.

Liquidation Procedures*

When the general assembly makes a dissolution decision, the liquidation of the association's money, property and rights is carried out by the liquidation committee consisting of the last board members. These procedures begin as of the date the general assembly decision regarding the dissolution is made or the date on which the automatic termination is finalized. In all procedures during the liquidation period, the phrase "Mustafakemalpaşa District Development Project Business People Association in Liquidation" is used in the association name.

The liquidation committee is responsible and authorized to complete the liquidation procedures of the association's money, property and rights from beginning to end in accordance with the legislation. This board first examines the association's accounts. During the examination, the association's books, receipts, expenditure documents, title deeds and bank records and other documents are determined and its assets and liabilities are recorded in a report. During the liquidation process, the association's creditors are called and any assets, if any, are converted into cash and paid to the creditors. If the association has a creditor, the receivables are collected. After the collection of receivables and payment of debts, all remaining money, property and rights are transferred to the place determined by the general assembly. If the place to be transferred is not determined in the general assembly, it shall be transferred to the association that is closest to the purpose of the association in the province where it is located and has the most members on the date of dissolution.

All transactions regarding the liquidation shall be indicated in the liquidation report and the liquidation transactions shall be completed within three months, excluding additional periods granted by the provincial administration authorities based on a justified reason.

Following the completion of the liquidation and transfer transactions of the association's money, property and rights, the liquidation committee shall notify the provincial administration authority of the place where the association's headquarters is located in a letter within seven days and the liquidation report shall be attached to this letter.

The members of the last board of directors shall be responsible for keeping the association's books and documents as the liquidation committee.
This duty may also be assigned to a board of directors member. The storage period for these books and documents is five years.

Legislation*

Article 27 - Our organization;

1 - In this statute and all other transactions, it will carry out its business and transactions in accordance with the current version of the Turkish Civil Code, the Associations Law, the Associations Regulation and other relevant legislation.

2 - In donation collection transactions, it will carry out its business and transactions in accordance with the current version of the Donation Collection Law and the relevant regulation.

3 - All notifications that are mandatory according to the legislation will be reported via the Associations Information System (DERBİS) or based on the forms in the annex of the associations and donation collection regulations (current versions).

Lack of Provision*

Article 28 - For matters not specified in this statute, the provisions of the Law on Associations, the Turkish Civil Code, the Regulation on Associations issued pursuant to these Laws and other relevant legislation regarding associations shall apply.

Board Members:

Serial No.	Name and Surname	Job Title	Signature
1	Vahdettin SEVİM	Yön Kur. Başkanı
2	Semih KOYUNCU	Yön. Kur. Bşk. V.
3	Halim YAVUZ	Yön. Kur. Bşk. V.
4	Ercan AKAR	Yön Kur. Sekreter Üye
5	Serhat öZTENEKECİ	Yön Kur. Sayman Üye
6	İlhan İĞNECİ	Yön Kur. Üye
7	Ömer ÖZKOCAMAN	Yön Kur. Üye

This statute consists of 28 (twenty-eight) articles..