STATUTES

CHAPTER I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Name.
Under the name ANDALUCIA DIVERSITY ALLIANCE, a non-profit association is constituted under the protection of Article 22 of the Spanish Constitution, Organic Law 1/2002 of March 22 regulating the Right of Association, and other applicable provisions issued in furtherance of the same, Law 4/2006 of June 23 concerning Associations in Andalusia, as well as the corresponding normative regulations. The regime of the Association shall be determined in accordance with these Statutes.

Article 2. Duration.
This Association is established for an indefinite period.

Article 3. Purposes.
The purposes of the Association are as follows:

• Intercultural Society: To promote, create, and maintain an environment where diverse cultures, traditions, and identities coexist, interact, and mutually respect one another. This emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity as a valuable resource for society and aims to build harmonious relationships among various ethnic and cultural groups.

• Active Participation: To encourage citizens to engage in local decision-making processes and in developing public policies that affect them, ensuring that their voices are heard and valued.

• Promotion of Intercultural Dialogue: To foster mutual respect and understanding between the Romani community and the rest of Andalusian society through awareness campaigns and cultural programs that promote peaceful coexistence.

• Civic Participation: To promote active involvement in decision-making and public life, thereby contributing to societal development and strengthening democracy. This includes promoting equitable participation, access to information, and transparency in governance.

• Equal Opportunities: To ensure that all citizens have equal access to economic, educational, and social resources, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, or social status.

• Access to Decent Employment: To facilitate labor market integration through professional training programs and the creation of employment opportunities, while combating discrimination in the workplace.

• Combating Discrimination: To implement clear and effective measures to combat any form of discrimination, whether based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other criteria.

• Volunteer Programs: To implement volunteer programs that promote social integration and provide support to vulnerable communities in Andalusia.

Article 4. Activities.
To fulfill these purposes, the following activities will be carried out:

• The development of social programs/services that address the real needs of the Romani community; supporting the rights of individuals at risk of marginalization and social exclusion; and initiating and/or supporting local development initiatives with an emphasis on local public services and associations that contribute to improving quality of life.

• Local volunteer activities to support Andalusian communities.

Article 5. Registered Office.
The Association establishes its registered office at URB. JARDINES DE LA DUQUESA EL HACHO, No. 35, Municipality of MANILVA, Province of MÁLAGA, Postal Code 29692, and the primary territorial scope of its activities is REGIONAL.

CHAPTER II

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Article 6. Nature and Composition.
The General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the Association and is composed of all members.

Article 7. Meetings.
General Assembly meetings shall be ordinary and extraordinary. The ordinary meeting will be held once a year within four months following the close of the fiscal year; extraordinary meetings will be convened when circumstances warrant, at the discretion of the President, as agreed by the Board of Directors, or when proposed in writing by one-tenth of the members.

Article 8. Notices.
Notices for the General Assemblies will be made in writing, specifying the place, day, and time of the meeting, along with a detailed agenda of the matters to be discussed. There must be at least fifteen days between the notice and the scheduled first meeting; if applicable, the date and time of the second meeting may also be indicated, with no less than one hour between the two.

Article 9. Adoption of Resolutions.
General Assemblies, whether ordinary or extraordinary, will be validly constituted in the first call when one-third of the members with voting rights are present, and in the second call regardless of the number of voting members. Resolutions will be passed by a simple majority of those present or represented when affirmative votes exceed negative ones; null, blank, and abstention votes shall not be counted.
A qualified majority (affirmative votes exceeding half of those present) is required for the following:

1. a) Dissolution of the entity.
2. b) Amendment of the Statutes, including any change to the registered office.
3. c) Disposal or alienation of fixed assets.
4. d) Remuneration of the Board of Directors.

Article 10. Powers.
The General Assembly has the following powers:

1. To approve the management of the Board of Directors.
2. To review and approve the annual accounts.
3. To elect the members of the Board of Directors.
4. To set ordinary or extraordinary dues.
5. To approve the dissolution of the Association.
6. To amend the Statutes, including changes to the registered office.
7. To dispose of or alienate assets.
8. To approve, if applicable, the remuneration of the Board of Directors.
9. Any other power not assigned to another governing body.

CHAPTER III

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Article 11. Composition.
The Association will be managed and represented by a Board of Directors necessarily composed of a President and a Secretary.
The Vice President, the Treasurer, and additional members as determined may also be part of the Board.
(Only members may serve on the Board provided they are of legal age, fully exercise their civil rights, and are not subject to any incompatibility reasons established by current legislation. Similar requirements, except for the membership condition, must be met by natural persons representing positions held by legal entities.)
All positions on the Board of Directors are unpaid. They will be appointed and dismissed by the General Assembly, and their term shall last for 4 years.

Article 12. Meetings.
The Board of Directors shall meet as often as determined by its President or at the request of half its members. It shall be considered quorate when at least half plus one of its members are present, and its resolutions shall be valid if passed by a majority. In the event of a tie, the President’s vote shall be decisive.

Article 13. Powers.
The Board of Directors’ powers extend generally to all actions inherent to the Association’s purposes, provided that, according to these Statutes, they do not require the express authorization of the General Assembly.
Its specific powers include:

1. a) To direct social activities and manage the Association’s economic and administrative operations, including entering into contracts and other acts as necessary.
2. b) To execute the resolutions of the General Assembly.
3. c) To prepare and submit for approval the financial statements and annual accounts to the General Assembly.
4. d) To decide on the admission of new members.
5. e) To appoint delegates for specific Association activities.
6. f) Any other power not exclusively reserved for the General Assembly.

Article 14. President.
The President shall have the following powers: to legally represent the Association before all public or private entities; to convene, chair, and record the minutes of meetings of both the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, as well as to lead their deliberations; to authorize payments and sign documents, minutes, and correspondence; and to take any urgent measures deemed necessary or advisable for the proper functioning of the Association, while subsequently informing the Board.

Article 15. Vice President.
The Vice President shall substitute for the President in his/her absence due to illness or any other cause, and shall have the same powers.

Article 16. Secretary.
The Secretary is responsible for the administrative tasks of the Association, issuing certifications, maintaining the legally required books and membership register, and safeguarding the Association’s documentation. The Secretary shall also ensure that communications regarding the appointment of Boards of Directors and other resolutions are duly registered, in accordance with legal requirements.

Article 17. Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall collect and safeguard the funds belonging to the Association and execute payment orders issued by the President.

Article 18. Board Members.
Board Members shall have the responsibilities inherent to their role as members of the Board of Directors, as well as any additional duties arising from assignments or working committees delegated by the Board.

Article 19. Termination and Substitutions.
Members may resign voluntarily by submitting written notice to the Board of Directors, or be removed for failing to fulfill their obligations. Vacancies arising for these reasons shall be temporarily filled by the remaining members until a definitive election is held by the General Assembly.
Members may also be removed upon expiration of their term; in such cases, they will continue in their roles until their replacements are duly accepted.

CHAPTER IV

MEMBERS

Article 20. Requirements.
Individuals with legal capacity who are interested in furthering the purposes of the Association may become members.

Article 21. Classes.
The Association shall have the following classes of members:

1. a) Founding or Promoter Members – those who participated in the formation of the Association.
2. b) Regular Members – those who join after the Association has been established.
3. c) Honorary Members – those granted this distinction due to their prestige or for having made a significant contribution to the dignity and development of the Association. The appointment of Honorary Members shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Article 22. Withdrawal.
Members may withdraw for any of the following reasons:

1. a) By voluntary resignation submitted in writing to the Board of Directors.
2. b) For failure to meet financial obligations, if three consecutive dues are not paid.

Article 23. Rights.
Founding and Regular Members shall have the following rights:

1. a) To participate in all activities organized by the Association in fulfillment of its purposes.
2. b) To enjoy all advantages and benefits that the Association may obtain.
3. c) To participate in the General Assemblies with voting rights.
4. d) To be electors and eligible for governing positions.
5. e) To receive information on the resolutions adopted by the Association’s governing bodies.
6. f) To make suggestions to the Board of Directors for the better fulfillment of the Association’s purposes.

Article 24. Duties.
Founding and Regular Members shall have the following duties:

1. a) To comply with these Statutes and the valid resolutions of the General Assemblies and the Board of Directors.
2. b) To pay the dues as determined.
3. c) To attend the General Assemblies and other organized events.
4. d) To perform, if applicable, the duties inherent to the position held.

Article 25. Rights and Duties of Honorary Members.
Honorary Members shall have the same obligations as Founding and Regular Members, except for those outlined in points b) and d) of the previous article. They shall also have the same rights except for those specified in points c) and d) of Article 23, and they may attend assemblies without voting rights.

CHAPTER V

ECONOMIC REGIME

Article 26. Economic Resources.
The economic resources provided for the development of the Association’s purposes and activities shall be as follows:

1. a) Membership dues, whether periodic or extraordinary.
2. b) Grants, legacies, or inheritances that may legally be received from members or third parties.
3. c) Any other lawful resource.

Article 27. Assets.
The initial assets of the Association amount to 100 euros.
(It may be indicated that, at the time of its establishment, the Association had no assets.)

Article 28. Fiscal Year Duration.
The Association’s fiscal year shall be annual, with its closure taking place on April 1 of each year.

CHAPTER VI

DISSOLUTION

Article 29. Dissolution.
The Association shall be voluntarily dissolved when a Special General Assembly convened for that purpose agrees to it, in accordance with Article 9 of these Statutes.

Article 30. Liquidation and Allocation of the Remainder.
In the event of dissolution, a liquidation commission shall be appointed. Once all debts have been settled, any remaining funds shall, if applicable, be allocated for purposes that do not compromise the non-profit nature of the Association.