Pursuant to Articles 15 and 18 of the Law on Associations and Foundations (Official Gazette of RM no. 52/2010, dated 12.04.2010) National Network against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence – Voice against Violence at the session held at the Assembly on 14-16.11.2020, made changes to

Statute

Consolidated text
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1 . GENERAL TERMS

Article 1

This statute regulates the manner, conditions, and procedure for establishment, registration, operation and property at its disposal, supervision, status changes, and termination of the National Network against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence – Voice against Violence (hereinafter: the Network “Voice against violence ”) as a network.

Article 2

The Network “Voice against Violence” is a form of voluntary association of independent and independent organizations and individuals, which is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-partisan association and operates throughout the Republic of Macedonia and it was established to achieve goals, activities and social protection. cultural, humanitarian rights and interests, beliefs, ensuring human rights and freedoms and creating equal opportunities between the sexes in accordance with the Constitution and the Law.

Article 3

The name of the network is: National Network against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence – Voice against Violence. With the abbreviated name National Network “Voice against Violence”.

The headquarters of the network is in Skopje in the premises on st. Kosta Kirkov no.5 / 1-9A.

Article 4

The “Voice against Violence” network is a legal entity, with rights, obligations and responsibilities determined by this Statute, the Constitution and the Law.

The Voice Against Violence Network was established by 11 multiethnic civil society organizations from the Republic of Macedonia working in the field of prevention and dealing with the problem of violence against women, including domestic violence.

The Voice Against Violence Network is the first multiethnic network of its kind in the Republic of Macedonia.

The network “Voice against Violence” acquires the status of a legal entity on the day of registration in the Register of Associations maintained by the Central Register of the Republic of Macedonia.

The associations that have joined the Network “Voice against Violence” do not lose their status as a legal entity by joining.

Article 5

With this Statute, the Network “Voice against Violence” is considered to be registered for an indefinite period of time, because the founding act does not provide for the duration and operation.

Article 6

The Voice Against Violence network has a stamp and a stamp.

The seal has a round shape with a diameter of 3 cm. in the inner side of which is written in a semicircle: National Network against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence-Voice against Violence.

The stamp is rectangular in shape and has the following text written on it: in the first row:

National Network against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence – Voice against Violence “, in the second row:” BR “and place for number, in the third row: space is left for a date and in the fourth row: Skopje – Republic of Macedonia.

2. OBJECTIVES

Article 7

The Voice against Violence Network is composed of civil society organizations from Macedonia working in the field of prevention and dealing with the problem of violence against women, including domestic violence.

The mission of the Network “Voice against Violence” is a coordinated action of CSOs aimed at advancing policies and practices to address the problem of violence against women and domestic violence. The Voice Against Violence Network strives for the recognition of women’s human rights and their affirmation in the Republic of Macedonia.

The strategic goals of the Voice Against Violence Network are:

Influence of the Voice Against Violence Network on national policies

Actualizing the problem of violence against women and domestic violence

Strengthening the internal capacities and coordinated operation of the network

Improving the model of victim protection implemented by CSOs

Development of international (regional) cooperation

The Network offers direct services to victims of violence (SOS lines, shelters, free legal aid, psycho-social assistance, victim support, reintegration and rehabilitation assistance, housing assistance) through its member organizations and the Network Executive Office.

ACTIVITIES

Article 8

Advocacy for inclusion of gender-sensitive prevention programs in the education system (at primary, secondary and university level) including the education system for people with disabilities;

Collecting data from existing research and analysis, as well as data on calls, accommodation and acceptance of victims by members;

Preparation of reports to the Ministry of Education and Science that will be based on research / analysis arguments;

Independent monitoring of the implementation of the national strategy;

Monitoring the implementation of local action plans regarding the quality of services in several pilot municipalities, as well as analysis of the implementation of legislation at the local level;

Proposal for preparation of new or amendment of the existing legal solutions;

Advocacy and lobbying for the adoption of international instruments, including the draft convention of the Council of Europe;

Celebrating World Days for Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence;

Organizing informative events on the problems of violence against women and domestic violence in front of the relevant institutions and the general public;

Preventive activities – campaigns, educational forums for the general public, updating the legislation, etc .;

Gender sensitization and promotion of international documents related to violence against women, including domestic violence in relevant institutions, organizations, etc .;

Creating coordination mechanisms among members to improve services to victims;

Develop a support program for professionals (professionals) who work directly with victims;

Trainings and seminars to improve models for working with victims;

Study visits;

Network capacity building based on pre-determined needs of members;

Mapping the resources available to individual members as well as the areas in which they operate;

Promoting and developing models for working with women prisoners (perpetrators of criminal offenses as a result of domestic violence);

Promoting and developing models for economic empowerment of victims of domestic violence, especially in the direction of cooperation with the business sector;

Develop a code of ethics for working with victims;

Collecting information for seminars and trainings in the region and beyond and distributing the information through the list of the network;

Membership in world international networks and other networks;

3. BASIC PRINCIPLES

Article 9

The Voice against Violence Network is independent in the management, determination and achievement of the goals and activities determined by this statute in accordance with the Constitution and the Law.

Article 10

The Voice Against Violence network cannot make a profit.

The “Voice against Violence” network can perform activities with which it can make a profit, only if the activity is related to the goals set by the Statute.

The realized profit from paragraph (2) of this article cannot be distributed among the founders, the members of the bodies, the employees or any other person from the Network “Voice against Violence”.

The profit from paragraph (2) can be used only for the needs of the Executive Office or for the realization of other activities foreseen in the Annual work program.

Article 11

The “Voice against Violence” network can not be transformed into another type of legal entity, contrary to the purpose for which it is registered.

Article 12

In achieving its goals and objectives, the Network “Voice against Violence” will cooperate with:

– Ministries within the Government of R. Macedonia;

– Professional and other institutions and organizations;

– International cooperation with international organizations;

-Suitable NGOs and;

– groups in the country and abroad and inclusion in their networks;

Article 13

The network “Voice against Violence” operates and is organized on a territorial principle and it is independent in organizing and achieving its goals, interests and activities determined by this Statute.

The “Voice against Violence” network exercises its rights, obligations and responsibilities in accordance with the Constitution, the Law and this Statute.

Article 14

The Voice against Violence Network may not engage in political activities, or use its assets and funds to achieve the goals of political parties, either by directly participating in election campaigns or by raising funds and financing political parties.

Article 15

The program and the action cannot be aimed at:

– Violent overthrow of the Constitutional order of the State

– Incitement or incitement to military aggression

– Encouraging and inciting national, racial and religious hatred and intolerance

– Activities related to terrorism, activities that are contrary to the Constitution or laws and violate the rights of others.

Article 16

The “Voice against Violence” network has the right to request protection of its interests in case of unjustified use of its name by another network, civil society organization, by violating the interests of the network, any request to be submitted to a regular court for termination of use of its name, as well as a claim for damages caused by such a thing.

Article 17

The Voice against Violence Network has the right to use tax and customs relief in accordance with the Law.

Article 18

The Voice against Violence Network is free to express and promote its views and opinions on issues of interest to it, to launch initiatives and to participate in public opinion building and policy making.

4. MEMBERSHIP, RIGHTS AND DUTIES

Article 19

The Voice Against Violence Network is a network of associations and individuals regardless of gender, race, skin color, gender, marginalized group, ethnicity, language, citizenship, social background, religion or belief, other types of beliefs, education, political affiliation, personal or social status, mental and physical disability, age, marital or marital status, property status, health status or any other basis provided by law or ratified international agreement.

Article 20

Редовните организации членки на Мрежата “Глас против насилство“ ги имаат следните права и обврски:

  • To participate in the policy-making of the National Network;
  • To initiate and give proposals for activities of the National Network in accordance with the Annual Work Program;
  • To elect, be elected and participate in the work of the organs and bodies of the network;
  • To publicly represent the interests of the network;
  • Distribute information about their work through the mailing list on the network;
  • Receive information and reports on the work of the network and its members;
  • To timely fulfill the undertaken tasks and to declare themselves upon the proposals of the bodies and organs of the network;
  • To be carriers of activities implemented by the network;
  • To participate regularly in the sessions of the Assembly;
  • To leave the National Network.


Article 21

The associations and individual members of the Network “Voice against Violence” have the following rights and obligations:

  • To initiate and give proposals for activities of the Network “Voice against Violence” in accordance with the strategic plan and principles of the Network “Voice against Violence”;
  • To publicly represent the interests of the Voice against Violence Network;
  • Distribute information about their work through the mailing list of the Voice against Violence Network;
  • To receive information and reports on the work of the Voice against Violence Network and its members;
  • To participate and support the activities of the Network “Voice against Violence”;
  • To participate in the sessions of the Assembly;
  • To leave the “Voice against Violence” Network.
 

1. CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS

Article 22

The Voice Against Violence Network is open to all associations that work against various forms of violence against women, including domestic violence.

Membership in the Voice Against Violence Network can be regular, associative and individual.

Article 23

To be accepted as a regular member of the Voice against Violence Network, the interested association must meet the following conditions:

  • To be registered as a legal entity for at least 2 (two) years;
  • Actively act in the field of protection from violence against women and / or domestic violence in the last 2 (two) years
  • To accept the principles and rules of operation of the Network “Voice against Violence”;
  • If the interested organization is an existing network, it will be
  • treated as an individual organization.

Article 24

In the first year, the interested organization that has applied for membership and meets the requirements for regular membership will be treated as an associate member.

The associate member should respect the rights and obligations provided by this Statute and the rules of operation of the network.

In the second year, the member organization automatically becomes a regular member, unless the member organization itself requests to remain an associate member.

Article 25

To be accepted as an associate member of the Voice Against Violence Network, the interested association must meet the following conditions:

  • To be registered as a legal entity for at least 1 (one) year;
  • To act actively in the field of protection from violence against women and / or domestic violence in a period of 1 (one) year
  • To accept the principles and rules of operation of the Network “Voice against Violence”;
  • If the interested organization is an existing network, it will be treated as an individual organization

The associate member organization will automatically become a regular member when it meets the conditions for regular membership, unless the member organization itself requests to remain an associate member and / or the Assembly decides otherwise.

Article 26

Applications for membership in the Voice against Violence Network can be submitted throughout the year. The interested association submits a letter of intent and a request for admission, which is attached:

  • written documentation confirming the above conditions (Decision from the Central Registry, Annual work plan of the organization and CV of the organization)
  • two recommendations from relevant stakeholders
  • written statement of acceptance of the principles and rules of operation of the network.

All documentation must be signed and certified by the authorized representative of the organization.

The entire documentation is submitted to the Board of Directors of the National Network, which reviews the applications for admission of new members every three months.

Article 27

The Board of Directors checks the documentation submitted by the interested association/individual regarding the membership criteria from Article 23, Article 25 and Article 29.

In the process of checking the documentation, the Board of Directors can consult other associations, as well as request additional documentation from the interested association / individual and visit the premises of the association in order to see the facts about the activities of the organization.

The draft decision for admission to membership is made by the Board of Directors at the beginning of the first quarter of the receipt of the documentation.

The Board of Directors proposes a decision for admission which is voted by the Assembly on the network.

Voting takes place at a session of the Assembly or through a mailing list (if the Assembly cannot meet).

The decision for admission is made by a simple majority of votes from the total number of members of the Assembly (50% + 1).

The decision to join the Voice against Violence Network must be reasoned and submitted in writing to the association / individual who applied for membership.

Article 28

The Voice Against Violence Network is open to all individuals who act against various forms of violence against women, including domestic violence.

Article 29

To be accepted as an individual member of the Voice against Violence Network, the interested individual must meet the following conditions:

  • Actively act in the field of protection against violence against women, including domestic violence;
  • Not to hold public office in a political party;
  • To accept the principles and rules of operation of the network.

Article 30

The interested individual submits an application for admission which is attached:

  • CV;
  • Motivational letter;
  • written statement of acceptance of the principles and rules of operation of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

All documentation must be signed by the applicant for membership.

All documentation is submitted to the Board of Directors of the network.

The admission procedure is performed in accordance with Article 27.

Article 31

A member of the Voice Against Violence Network may be disconnected from the network if there is at least one of the following reasons:

  • Public actions and activities contrary to the principles of the Network “Voice against Violence”, other acts of the network Network “Voice against Violence”, the decisions of the Assembly of the Network “Voice against Violence” or the decisions of the Board;
  • Failure to fulfill the obligations in the implementation of a joint project on the network;
  • At least three consecutive absences from meetings, activities and defining policies through the mailing list, without delegating a deputy;
  • Absence from the sessions of the Assembly at least three times, without delegating a deputy;
  • Continuous disruption of the relations within the Network “Voice against Violence”;
  • Damage to the reputation of the Network “Voice against Violence” or any of its members;
  • Abuse of the Voice against Violence Network for personal interests in accordance with the Rulebook on Conflict of Interest;
  • Non-compliance with the Rulebook for communication of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

Article 32

Procedure for exclusion from the membership in the Network “Voice against Violence” can be initiated by any member of the Network “Voice against Violence”, with a reasoned proposal that is submitted to the Board.

Upon receipt of the proposal, the Board of Directors reviews it and if it determines that it is duly reasoned, it submits a letter to the organization / individual for which exclusion is requested.

The letter informs the organization / individual about the stated reasons for exclusion and asks them to declare themselves.

The deadline for the organization to declare is 15 days. If the organization does not respond within the given deadline, the Board of Directors can take further steps.

Upon receipt of the statement, the Governing Board reviews and evaluates the findings contained in the statement, and consults with other associations if necessary.

If based on the established facts it is concluded that there are reasons for exclusion, the Board of Directors determines a proposal for exclusion.

The reasoned proposal for exclusion is submitted by the Board of Directors to the Assembly.

Article 33

The decision for expulsion is made by the Assembly.

Making a decision from paragraph 1 of this article requires a majority of votes from the total number of members of the Assembly.

The exclusion decision must be reasoned.

The decision to exclude is final and takes effect immediately.

The decision of the Assembly is submitted to the member of the association whose expulsion decision has been made and is publicly published on the website of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

Article 34

The network “Voice against Violence” keeps a register of membership and records of members of the bodies.

The data referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article shall be updated at least once every two years.

The Voice Against Violence Network guarantees the anonymity of the personal data of members who request it.

The data is protected in accordance with the regulations for protection of personal data and classified information.


5. THE ORGANIZATIONS OF THE NETWORK

Article 36

Organs of the Voice against Violence Network are:

  1. Assembly
  2. Management board
  3. Executive Office
  4. Supervisory Board


Article 37

The Assembly is the highest body of the Voice Against Violence Network.

The Assembly consists of member organizations and individual members of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

The organizations regular members of the network have the right to vote in the Assembly, while the associations and individuals who are members of the network are members of the Assembly without the right to vote.

Article 38

The Assembly is chaired by the President of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

The President of the Voice Against Violence Network is the President of the Management Board.

Article 39

Competencies of the President of the Network “Voice against Violence” are:

– To schedule regular and extraordinary sessions of the Assembly of the Network “Voice against Violence”, in coordination with the Executive Office;

– To schedule meetings of the Management Board;

– To publicly represent the interests of the Network “Voice against Violence”;

– Accountable for his work before the Board of Directors and the Assembly.

Article 40

The competence of the Assembly is the following:

  • The Assembly adopts the strategic documents, the work program, the general acts of the Network “Voice against Violence”;
  • adopts the Statute of the Network “Voice against Violence” and votes on statutory changes;
  • adopts the annual narrative and financial report of the Voice against Violence Network;
  • adopts program orientation for work of the Network “Voice against Violence” for a period of 4 years operationalized in the annual programs;
  • adopts the financial plan and the final account of the Voice against Violence Network;
  • decides on changing the purpose of the Voice against Violence Network;
  • decides on membership in international organizations and other networks;
  • decides on the internal organization and organizational forms of the bodies of the Network “Voice against Violence”;
  • decides on the status changes of the Network “Voice against Violence”;
  • decides on other issues that are not within the competence of other bodies on the network;
  • elects the members of the Management Board, the Executive Director (Network Representative) and members of the Supervisory Commission;
  • decides on the admission and expulsion of the membership in the Network “Voice against Violence”;
  • decides on the termination of the Network “Voice against Violence” by a two-thirds majority vote of all members of the network;
  • performs other activities arising from the Statute and the acts of the network.

Article 41

The regular session of the Assembly is held once a year.

If necessary, extraordinary sessions of the Assembly may be convened.

Regular and extraordinary sessions are scheduled by the President of the Network.

Regular and extraordinary sessions of the Assembly will be held in different cities in Macedonia with a membership agreement.

One third of the members of the “Voice against Violence” Network can initiate an extraordinary Assembly.

If there are not enough funds for holding the extraordinary sessions of the Assembly, they can be done electronically (via the mailing list).

The Assembly decides in the form of proposals, views, opinions, initiatives, recommendations and conclusions.

The holding of the Assembly requires the presence of a minimum of 50% +1 of the total number of members of the Network “Voice against Violence” who have the right to vote.

The Assembly makes decisions by a majority vote of the total number of members present.

The sessions of the Assembly are open to the public and can be attended by all members of the Network “Voice against Violence” regardless of the type of membership.

Article 42

The Assembly decides by public voting, except when electing the Board of Directors and the Executive Director where voting is by secret ballot.

The Assembly can decide on individual issues and elections to vote in a package.

Each delegate representing a member organization which has the right to vote in the Assembly shall have one vote.

Member organizations that are unable to attend the sessions of the Assembly may delegate their vote to another member organization.

Article 43

The Assembly elects the Board of Directors in which the members are citizens of the Republic of Macedonia.

The Board of Directors is a management body of the network consisting of 5 (five) or 7 (seven) members elected by the Assembly.

The members of the Management Board are from the ranks of the member organizations of the Network “Voice against Violence” and the individuals who are members of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

The Board of Directors is elected by secret ballot, for a term of 2 years, with the right to be re-elected for a maximum of 2 more years.

Board of Directors:

– supplements and modifies the program and the annual work plan of the Network “Voice against Violence” prepared by the Executive Office;

– prepares the draft of the statute and other acts and decisions adopted by the Assembly;

– convenes the sessions of the Assembly;

– implements the policy, conclusions and decisions adopted by the assembly;

– encourages communication between the members of the Network “Voice against Violence”;

– proposes to the Assembly persons who can be elected as members of the supervisory commission;

– provides administrative and technical support to the work of the assembly and the supervisory commission;

– forms working bodies if necessary;

– creates the Rulebook for work of the Network “Voice against Violence”;

– monitors the work of the executive office;

– develops public relations;

– informs the Assembly about the draft decision for admission of membership;

– prepares an annual or periodic report on its work and performs other activities regulated in the Rules of Procedure of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

Article 44

The Board of Directors meets once a month.

If there are not enough funds to hold the meetings, they can be done electronically (via mailing list).

Voting is public, unless the Board decides to vote by secret ballot.

The Management Board is accountable for its work to the Assembly.

Article 45

The meetings of the Board of Directors are held with the present members and their decisions are valid if they are voted for by a majority of the present members.

A member of the Board of Directors is excluded from voting on issues related to him, with a relative up to the second degree and on issues related to a legal entity over which he has control or economic interest.

Article 46

Претседателката на Управниот одбор ја бираат избраните членови на Управниот одбор. The Chairperson of the Management Board is elected by the elected members of the Management Board, upon nomination or self-nomination of one of the members of the Management Board.

The Chairperson of the Management Board is entitled to a term of 2 years with the right to be re-elected for a maximum of another 2 years.

The competencies of the Chairperson of the Management Board are regulated in Articles 38 and 39.

Article 46-а

Termination of board membership

Membership in the Board of Directors terminates:

-with a written statement-withdrawal / voluntary resignation;

-with death;

-by dismissal;

A written statement will be considered the statement sent, by mail or electronically, to the President of the Board of Directors, and if the President resigns, he submits the statement to all other members of the Board of Directors.

In case of resignation of some of the members of the Management Board, if he was nominated by a member organization, the same organization from its ranks within 15 days nominates a temporary member of the board until the end of the mandate. If the resignation is given by the President of the Management Board, and he is nominated by a member organization, the temporary member of the Management Board did not take the position of Chairman of the Management Board. Article 46 of the Statute will be applied for the election of a President until the end of their term. If an individual member of the Management Board resigns, the other members of the Management Board will make a proposal for its completion until the end of the mandate. Several candidates for new temporary members of the Management Board can be proposed. The nominee (s) after the invitation should state within 3 days whether they accept the invitation. After the confirmed statement at an extraordinary session, the Assembly elects the new member of the Management Board in accordance with Article 41 paragraph 6 of the Statute.

These provisions also apply in the event of the death of a natural person who is a member of the Management Board.

The member of the board of directors is dismissed, in case when:

– does not adhere to the statutory provisions and acts contrary to the values, mission, vision and policies of the Network and damages the reputation of the Network;

– creates conflict situations with other members of the Network or the board of directors, thus disrupting the work of the Network

– got a job in the Network

– did not appear at two meetings in a row without justifying his absence

The Board of Directors makes decisions on the proposal for dismissal of the member by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors and proposes the dismissal of the member before the Assembly. The member whose dismissal is decided, does not participate in the session of the board of directors at which it is decided for his dismissal. The Board of Directors is obliged to inform the member that a draft decision has been made for his dismissal. The member has the right to speak on the draft decision before the board of directors and before the assembly. The Assembly decides on the dismissal of the member by a majority of the present members and may, if there is a proposal, elect a new member of the Management Board. “

Article 47

The Executive Office of the Network “Voice against Violence” against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence – Voice against Violence is a body of the Assembly that takes care of the implementation of projects, programs and execution of administrative and similar matters of common interest for accomplishing tasks and network goals.

The Executive Office is accountable for its work to the Board of Directors, the Assembly of the Voice Against Violence Network and the Supervisory Board.

Article 48

The Assembly of the Voice against Violence Network elects an Executive Director (Legal Representative of the Voice Against Violence Network).

The Executive Director is responsible for selecting the employees/employees in the Executive Office.

Employees are selected through a public competition.

The Executive Director is a legally capable natural person who has a residence on the territory of the Republic of Macedonia in accordance with the law.

Article 49

The Executive Director represents the Voice against Violence Network in legal transactions and against third parties in the public.

The rights and obligations are performed by the Executive Director in accordance with the law, the Statute and the acts of the network.

The Executive Director coordinates the communication and implementation of the program and work plan of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

The Executive Director represents the Voice Against Violence Network and serves as the contact person for the Voice Against Violence Network.

Article 50

The Executive Director has the following functions:

  • Represents and represents the network;
  • manages the executive office;
  • disposes of the network resources according to the possibilities and needs;
  • is a signatory of the network accounts and approves all financial transactions;
  • implements the policy, conclusions and decisions adopted by the Assembly and the Management Board;
  • informs the Assembly about the course of the projects or programs and the finances related to them;
  • prepares project proposals and programs and takes care of their implementation;
  • determines the working teams that will implement the projects and programs of the Voice against Violence Network;
  • informs the Management Board about the organizational structure of the executive office;
  • participates in the meetings of the Management Board and gives a quarterly report on the activities;
  • signs the acts for cooperation with other organizations on the territory of the Republic of Macedonia and abroad, after previously obtained consent from the Assembly;
  • submits a report on the work of the executive office to the Assembly at least once a year;
  • performs other activities determined by this Statute or by a decision of the Assembly.

Article 51

The Supervisory Board is composed of three members.

The members of the Supervisory Commission are elected by the Assembly.

The members of the Supervisory Commission cannot be members of other bodies whose work they supervise.

The members of the Supervisory Commission are elected for a term of 2 years with the right of re-election for a maximum of 2 more years.

The Supervisory Commission is chaired by the President of the Supervisory Commission.

The chairperson of the Supervisory Commission is elected by the elected members of the Supervisory Commission.

The Chairperson of the Supervisory Commission is elected by the elected members of the Supervisory Commission, upon nomination or self-nomination of one of the members of the Management Board.

The Chairperson of the Management Board is entitled to a term of 2 years with the right to be re-elected for a maximum of another 2 years.

Article 52

The Supervisory Commission performs the following activities:

  • control of the material-financial operation of the Executive Office,
  • monitoring and control over the implementation of the Statute and the programs,
  • compiles a report on the performed control actions and submits it to the Assembly,
  • cooperates with the inspection services and other supervisory bodies in the Republic.
  • Submits an annual report and presents it to the Assembly at the Annual Assembly

The Supervisory Commission is accountable for its work to the Assembly.

Article 54

The working groups are formed for the realization of specific program tasks in accordance with the strategic goals of the Network “Voice against Violence”;

Each working group consists of representatives of the members of the Voice against Violence Network.

The election of members of the working groups and their responsibilities are regulated in the Rules of Procedure of the Network “Voice against Violence”;

6. PUBLICITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE OPERATION OF THE NETWORK

Article 55

The work of the Voice Against Violence Network is public.

The publicity of the work of the Network “Voice against Violence” is provided by informing the public about its work through its own announcements, by providing information to the media, holding press conferences, gatherings and other forms, as well as attendance. of representatives of the media for the sessions of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

The publicity of the work of the Network “Voice against Violence” is realized through transparent publication of the Statute and other acts of the network in accordance with the Statute of the organization.

7. NETWORK RESOURCES

Article 56

The “Voice against Violence” network acquires funds through: approved projects from domestic and foreign donor organizations and foundations, membership fees, voluntary contributions (in cash, goods), funds from the Budget of the Republic of Macedonia, revenues from various donations and sponsorships.

Article 57

The funds of the Voice against Violence Network are used to achieve the goals of the network set by the statute and the program.

The funds of the Network “Voice against Violence” are used rationally and purposefully, in accordance with the work program.

The financial plan and the report are adopted by the Assembly.

Article 58

The Voice Against Violence Network will publish annual reports on its operations on its website or in the daily press.

The Voice Against Violence Network will prepare an annual financial report and submit it to the competent authority in accordance with the law and publish it on its website or in any other appropriate manner to be submitted to the daily press to make it available to the public.

The Voices Against Violence Network will publish the reports by April 30 of the previous year at the latest.

Article 59

The work of the network bodies is voluntary, and the members of the network bodies can receive compensation in the name of travel and daily expenses, as well as compensation for performing work in the network bodies in accordance with the law.

Article 60

The employees / hired persons in the Executive Office conclude individual contracts for a certain period of time, with predetermined work responsibilities in accordance with the needs of the Executive Office

Employees / employees in the Executive Office are entitled to receive salary / fees in accordance with law.

8. TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 61

The professional, technical and administrative-financial affairs can be performed in the Network “Voice against Violence” or entrusted to an appropriate professional organization, where the mutual rights and obligations are regulated by a special agreement.

Article 62

The amendments to the Statute are made in a procedure as well as during its adoption.

An initiative for amendments to the Statute may be initiated by the Assembly and the Board of Directors of the network. The adopted amendments to the Statute, the Legal Representative of the Network “Voice against Violence” is obliged to submit to the Central Register of the Republic of Macedonia within 30 days from the day of adoption.

Article 63

After the amendments to the Statute, a debate is mandatory.

Article 64

The Voice Against Violence Network may shut down:

  • If a decision is made by the Assembly of the Network “Voice against Violence” for termination by a two-thirds majority;
  • If the number of members of the Network “Voice against Violence” is reduced below the number required for establishment;
  • If the Constitutional Court of Macedonia decides that the Statute and the program of the Network “Voice against Violence” are not in accordance with the Constitution;
  • With bankruptcy and if in the two consecutive years no final account has been submitted in accordance with the law;
  • Conducted liquidation;
  • If it is determined that the Voice Against Violence Network has ceased operations;
  • In other cases determined by law.

The person representing the Network “Voice against Violence”, the members of the bodies or the membership are obliged to inform the Central Register of the Republic of Macedonia about the termination of the Network “Voice against Violence”.

Article 65

A procedure for termination of the Network “Voice against Violence” can be initiated before a competent court and is conducted according to the provisions of the civil procedure.

The court ex officio informs the Registry about the termination of the Voice against Violence Network.

Anyone can file an initiative to ban the work of the Voice against Violence Network before the competent public prosecutor.

If the competent basic public prosecutor ex officio or upon the submitted initiative assesses that there are reasons for banning the work of the Network “Voice against Violence” in accordance with the Law on Associations and Foundations, he will submit a proposal to the competent court.

The prohibition procedure is urgent.

Article 66

After the termination of the work of the Network “Voice against Violence”, the property and the funds that remain after the settlement of the obligations of the network are transferred to the members of the network.

Article 68

If the members of the Network “Voice against Violence” or the members of the bodies of the Network “Voice against Violence” find out about irregularities in the application of the statute, or in the financial operations, they can request removal of the irregularity from the body determined by the statute or the highest body. “Voice against Violence”.

Article 69

The Statute enters into force on the day of the adopted amendments and submission to the Central Register of the Republic of Macedonia.

In Skopje on November 14, 2020.

National Network Against Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence – Voice Against Violence

Executive Director – Legal Representative

Elena Dimushevska