CONSTITUTION OF CYPRIOTS-CHINESE WOMEN & CHILDREN ASSOCIATION
Table of Contents：
Chapter I: General Provisions
Article 1: Name and Establishment
Article 2: Logo and Interpretation
Article 3: Headquarters
Chapter II: Objectives
Article 4: Cultural Promotion
Article 5: Educational Activities
Article 6: Social Responsibility
Article 7: International Representation
Article 8: Networking Platforms
Chapter III: Membership
Article 9: Membership Categories
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Full Members
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Associate Members
Article 10: Admission Criteria
Article 11: Rights and Obligations
Article 12: Termination and Expulsion
Chapter IV: Organizational Structure
Article 13: General Assembly
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Annual Meeting
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Extraordinary Meeting
Article 14: Board of Directors
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Composition and Election
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Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter V: Financial Management
Article 15: Funding Sources
Article 16: Membership Fees
Article 17: Audit Requirements
Chapter VI: Operational Rules
Article 18: Meeting Procedures
Article 19: Voting Rules
Article 20: Dispute Resolution
Chapter VII: Disciplinary Actions
Article 21: Penalty Types
Article 22: Appeal Process
Chapter VIII: Amendments
Article 23: Amendment Procedure
Chapter IX: Dissolution
Article 24: Dissolution Conditions
Article 25: Asset Distribution
Chapter X: Supplementary Provisions
Article 26: Effective Date
Article 27: Language Versions
Article 28: Governing Law
CHAPTER I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1: Name
The organization shall be named "Cypriots-Chinese Women & Children Association" (in Greek: Σύνδεσμος Γυναικών και Παιδιών Κύπρου-Κίνας).
Article 2: Establishment
The Association was duly established in Limassol, Cyprus on February 25, 2025, in accordance with Article 5 of the Republic of Cyprus Societies and Foundations Law (104(I)/2017) (Registration No: NGO/2025/025-CY).
Article 3: Logo
3.1 The emblem shall incorporate the national colors and symbols of both Cyprus and China, with the two national symbols united at the center.
3.2 The lower section shall feature figures of children with a woman at the center.
Interpretation:
The Association is an independent organization promoting cross-cultural and international cooperation between Cyprus and China, aiming to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations.
Article 4: Headquarters
The registered office is located at Patriarch Photios 39, Postal Code 4158, Kato Polemidia, Limassol, Cyprus.
CHAPTER II: OBJECTIVES
Article 5: Purposes
The Association's objectives are:
a) To promote cultural dialogue between Cypriot and Chinese communities
b) To organize educational and recreational activities for children combining entertainment with learning about Chinese and Cypriot cultures
c) To promote social responsibility and solidarity through support for vulnerable groups
d) To represent Cyprus in international events, conferences and networks
e) To create networking platforms for women and children
f) To develop educational programs encouraging youth participation in preserving cultural heritage
CHAPTER III: MEMBERSHIP
Article 6: Categories
6.1 Full Members: Natural persons registered in the Association's registry upon application and payment of annual fees (€25)
6.2 Friends of the Association: Natural persons paying reduced annual fees (€10) without voting rights
Article 7: Admission
7.1 Minimum age: 18 years
7.2 No criminal convictions related to nonprofit organization misconduct
7.3 Requires Board approval
Article 8: Rights
Full Members enjoy:
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Voting rights
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Election eligibility
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Priority access to activities
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Right to submit proposals
Article 9: Termination
9.1 Voluntary withdrawal permitted with written notice
9.2 Automatic expulsion after one year of unpaid fees
9.3 Disciplinary expulsion for conduct damaging the Association's reputation
CHAPTER IV: GOVERNANCE
Article 10: General Assembly
10.1 Supreme authority convening annually
10.2 Quorum: 50%+1 members initially; 30% if reconvened
10.3 Decisions by absolute majority; Chair's casting vote
Article 11: Board of Directors
11.1 Composition: 5 members elected biennially
11.2 Officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Member
11.3 Monthly meetings; decisions by simple majority
CHAPTER V: FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Article 12: Resources
12.1 Membership fees
12.2 Government/organizational grants
12.3 Donations
12.4 Activity-generated income
Article 13: Financial Controls
13.1 Annual external audit required for revenues >€40,000
13.2 Bank account with dual signatures (Chair+Vice-Chair)
CHAPTER VI: DISSOLUTION
Article 14: Process
14.1 Requires 3/4 majority vote
14.2 Remaining assets dedicated to Cyprus-China women/children welfare projects
CHAPTER VII: FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 15: Amendments
15.1 Requires 3/4 attendance and 3/4 majority vote
15.2 Must be filed with Registrar within 30 days
Article 16: Effective Date
This Constitution was adopted by the General Assembly on February 25, 2025 and takes immediate effect.