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NAME AND LOCATION OF THE ASSOCIATION

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The name of the association is Tampereen Tradenomiopiskelijat ry. The association is located in Tampere, Finland.

The unofficial abbreviation TTO may be used for the association.

 

2 §

PURPOSE

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The purpose of the association is to:

• act as an advocacy organization for its members and promote and supervise the general and common interests and rights of students

• serve as a channel of communication between the association’s stakeholders and its members

• promote the intellectual, professional, societal, and physical activities and aspirations of its members

• promote students’ educational, social, and international activities, improve students’ social conditions, and uphold legal protection related to studies

 

3 §

FORMS OF ACTIVITY

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To fulfill its purpose, the association may:

• become a member of regional, national, and international organizations and cooperate particularly with student organizations

• organize meetings, training events, information sessions, lectures, social gatherings, study trips, and competitions for its members

• provide study materials to members on a non-profit basis

• maintain clubs and hobby groups and guide and support their activities

• organize recruitment events, fairs, and other similar events

• operate as a member association of the Tradenomi Student Union TROL ry (after referred to as “the Union”).

To support its activities, the association may operate a cafeteria, bookstore, copying and telecommunication services intended for members, and finance its activities by organizing entertainment and recreational events and lotteries. The association may receive donations, bequests, and grants. Where required, the association shall obtain the necessary permits. The association may own real and movable property necessary for its operations.

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4 §

MEMBERS

 

The board can accept people as members of the Tradenomiliitto TRAL ry who are studying at Tampere University of Applied Sciences, have the right to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, accept the association’s purpose and principles of operation, and commit themselves to fulfilling membership obligations. The association may also have supporting members. Private individuals and legally competent entities may be accepted as supporting members by the Board.

A person who has significantly contributed to the purposes of the association, or whom the association wishes particularly to honor, may be invited as an honorary member. A decision to grant honorary membership shall be made at a meeting of the association if supported by at least five-sixths (5/6) of the votes cast. Honorary members are not required to pay membership fees and do not have voting rights at meetings of the association.

 

5 §

MEMBERSHIP FEES

 

Ordinary members are required to pay a membership fee in the amount determined annually in the Spring Meeting of the association. Supporting members shall annually pay the membership fee determined by the Spring Meeting.

A member who has not paid their membership fee may be expelled by decision of the Board. Each ordinary member who has paid the membership fee has the right to speak, make proposals, and vote at meetings of the association.

 

6 §

STATUTORY MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION

 

The decision-making power of the association is exercised by meetings of the association, which may be attended by all members. Notice of a meeting must be published no later than seven (7) days before the meeting on the association’s official notice board and by email. The notice must state the matters to be discussed.

The statutory meetings of the association are the Spring Meeting and the Autumn Meeting. The Spring Meeting shall be held by 15 April, and the Autumn Meeting shall be held by 15 December.

Matters to be considered at the Spring Meeting:

• review the annual report of the previous year;

• review the accounts, the auditor’s statement, and approve the financial statements;

• decide on granting discharge from liability to the Board and other accountable persons;

• determine the amounts of membership and supporting membership fees;

• consider other matters mentioned in the meeting notice and any other matters raised.

Matters to be considered at the Autumn Meeting:

• contemplate the activity plan and budget for the following year;

• elect one (1) operational auditor and a deputy auditor;

• elect by vote the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Financial Secretary, and other Board members;

• consider other matters raised and matters mentioned in the meeting notice.

 

An extraordinary meeting of the association shall be held if at least ten (10) members of the association, or one-tenth (1/10) of all members, request it in writing for a specifically stated matter, or if at least one-half (1/2) of the members present at a Board meeting request it regarding a matter discussed in that meeting. An extraordinary meeting must be held within two (2) weeks of such a request.

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7 §

BOARD OF THE ASSOCIATION

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The executive authority of the association is exercised by the Board elected at the Autumn Meeting. Only a person who is an ordinary member of the association at the time of election may be elected to the Board. The Board consists of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Financial Secretary, and 2–11 other members. The term of office of the Board is one calendar year. The Board shall be convened by the Chairperson or, if the Chairperson is prevented from doing so, by the Vice Chairperson. Notice of a Board meeting must be given at least three (3) days before the meeting and must include the matters to be discussed. The Board meeting constitutes a quorum when at least half of the Board members are present, including the Chairperson or, in their absence, the Vice Chairperson.

The duties of the Board are to:

• convene meetings of the association in accordance with Section 6;

• implement the decisions of the association’s meetings;

• decide on the employment, duties, and dismissal of personnel;

• represent the association and appoint representatives to stakeholder events;

• establish necessary committees and sections;

• prepare activity plans and annual reports;

• prepare financial reports, balance sheets, and budgets for association meetings;

• collect membership fees and maintain the membership register;

• manage the administration and finances of the association;

• decide on the acquisition of movable property;

• handle the association’s mail and archives;

• organize activities for members in accordance with Section 2.

 

8 §

OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

 

The association may employ paid or unpaid officers and employees. Compensation shall be decided by the Board. Persons employed full-time by the association are not eligible for election to the Board. The Board determines the terms of office and duties of officers and employees.

 

9 §

SIGNATORIES

 

The name of the association shall be signed jointly by any two of the following: the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, the Financial Secretary.

 

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

The Board is responsible for the financial management of the association. The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer shall have access rights to the association’s bank account.

The financial year of the association is the calendar year. The accounts shall be balanced on the 31st of December.

The association may hold long-term investments. Decisions concerning the acquisition or liquidation of such investments shall be made at Board meetings. No changes may be made to invested assets, nor may funds be withdrawn, without a unanimous decision of the Board. Any changes to investments must be justified in the minutes of the association meeting. The association may maintain savings accounts for specific purposes. Funds may not be withdrawn from such accounts without a unanimous decision of the Board. The reason for any withdrawal must be justified in the minutes of the association meeting.

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11 §

SECTIONS AND COMMITTEES

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The Board may establish committees, sections, and working groups under its authority. These bodies function as preparatory organs subordinate to the Board, and their term ends with the Board’s term of office. In their proceedings, relevant provisions of the Board’s rules of procedure shall apply where appropriate.

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12 §

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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The minutes of association meetings must be published on the association’s official notice board or website within two (2) weeks of the meeting. Such minutes shall remain available for inspection for at least one (1) week.

Amendments to these rules may be adopted by a meeting of the association, provided that the amendment has been mentioned in the meeting notice and is supported by at least five-sixths (5/6) of the votes cast.

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13 §

RIGHTS OF THE UNION

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A representative of the Union has the right to attend and speak at all events of the association. Representatives of the Union include members of the Union’s Board and its Executive Director.

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14 §

DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION

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A decision to dissolve the association must be approved by a five-sixths (5/6) majority of votes cast in two (2) consecutive meetings of the association held at least one (1) month apart. Upon dissolution, the assets of the association shall be transferred, according to the decision of the final meeting, either to a scholarship fund for supporting students with limited financial means or to a legally competent organization that promotes the purposes of the association and best supports students, particularly in social matters.

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15 §

PRESERVATION OF ACQUIRED MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS

Acquired membership rights shall remain in force.

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24.6.2026