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The name of the association is: logistic-natives e.V. The association\u2019s headquarters are in Berlin. The association may establish additional offices, including in other countries. This is done on the basis of a contractual agreement with the local partner. The basis of the contract is the bylaws of logistic-natives e.V. The association\u2019s fiscal year is the calendar year. Short fiscal years end at the close of the calendar year. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a72 Purpose and Responsibilities” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The association, which is a nonprofit organization, has as its primary, though not exclusive, purpose:<\/p>\n
The Association\u2019s purpose is to be achieved through the following non-material means. This list is not exhaustive. The following serve as non-material means:\u2028 <\/p>\n
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To facilitate a decentralized infrastructure for the operational implementation of the association\u2019s purpose, an operating company may be established.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a73 Funds and Expenditures” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The association primarily has the following material resources at its disposal:<\/p>\n
The association’s funds may be used only for the purposes specified in the bylaws.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a74 Audit of Financial Statements” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The audit of the association\u2019s financial transactions is conducted annually for the preceding fiscal year by at least one auditor to be elected by the general meeting.<\/p>\n
The cash auditor is responsible for reviewing accounting documents, verifying that they have been properly recorded, and verifying the use of funds by the association or by the company commissioned by the association to handle day-to-day management. The cash on hand and the balances of the respective bank accounts for the past fiscal year are verified. The audit does not cover the appropriateness of expenditures approved by the Board of Directors or management. All audits are conducted annually prior to the general meeting. At the general meeting, the cash auditor must report on the results of the cash audit by presenting a report and must make a recommendation regarding the discharge of the Board of Directors. <\/p>\n
The term of office for the cash auditor is two years. If no cash auditor has been appointed, a tax firm is commissioned to conduct the cash audit. <\/p>\n
By resolution of the general meeting, the term of office of a cash auditor may be shortened to one year.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a75 Acquisition and Types of Membership” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Only legal entities or associations of individuals (e.g., companies, clubs, government agencies, foundations) that are interested in the Association\u2019s purpose may apply for membership. Individuals\u2014with the exception of honorary members\u2014cannot become members of the association. By submitting their application for membership, they acknowledge the bylaws and the rights and obligations arising therefrom. <\/p>\n
An application for membership must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors reviews whether the requirements for membership have been met and makes the final decision on the admission of new members. Membership becomes effective upon notification by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is not required to provide a reason for rejecting an application for membership. <\/p>\n
The association has:<\/p>\n
Associate members, supporting members, and honorary members do not have voting rights.
In the event of a corporate reorganization, membership is transferred to the legal successor, provided that the requirements for membership continue to be met and the Board of Directors approves the transfer.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a76 Rights and Obligations of Members” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a76 Rights and Obligations of Members” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a77 Termination of Membership” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Membership terminates upon resignation, expulsion, or dissolution of the legal entity. Resignation is effected by the member\u2019s written notice to the Board of Directors. It is permitted only if given with six months\u2019 notice to the end of the calendar year. Notice of termination must be in writing. A member may be expelled if, despite two written warnings and a threat of expulsion, the member fails to pay membership dues or seriously acts against the interests of the association. The Board of Directors decides on the expulsion of members. The affected member may file an appeal against this decision within 30 days. The appeal has suspensive effect. The next General Assembly will then vote on the expulsion by a simple majority. Termination of membership does not release the member from the obligation to pay any outstanding membership dues or fulfill other obligations owed to the association. There is no claim to the association\u2019s assets. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a78 Association Bodies” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The association has the following governing bodies:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a79 General Meeting of Members” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The highest governing body of the association is the General Assembly. Full members are entitled to vote. A full member is entitled to an active vote only if he or she has been a member of the association for at least twelve weeks prior to the General Assembly and has paid the membership dues for the current year in accordance with the dues regulations. Each full member has one vote. Representation is permitted only with a written power of attorney and only for one full member per representative. <\/p>\n
A member’s rights are suspended if the member fails to pay dues.<\/p>\n
The General Assembly sets the guidelines for the association\u2019s activities and addresses fundamental issues and matters concerning the association. Its responsibilities include, in particular: <\/p>\n
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The regular general meeting is held once a year. The Executive Board must issue a written invitation at least two weeks in advance, including the agenda. To prove that the invitation was issued in the proper form and within the required time frame, it is sufficient for the Board of Directors to demonstrate to the General Meeting that the written invitation or comparable digital communication, including the agenda, was sent to all members at least two weeks in advance. <\/p>\n
An extraordinary general meeting may be convened by the Executive Board. The Executive Board must convene such a meeting whenever at least one-third of all members so request. If the entire Executive Board resigns or if all members of the Executive Board are removed from office, new elections must be held without delay at an extraordinary general meeting. In this case, the full-time executive director is responsible for convening and presiding over the general meeting. <\/p>\n
Minutes must be taken at every general meeting and signed by the chairperson of the board and the secretary. The minutes must include, at a minimum, the date of the general meeting, the number of members present, confirmation that a quorum was present, the motions presented, the method of voting, and the exact voting results. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a710 Adoption of Resolutions” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The regular and special general meetings shall have a quorum if duly convened. Amendments to the bylaws and to the membership dues regulations may be adopted by the general meeting with a two-thirds majority of the members present and eligible to vote. The wording of any amendments to the bylaws or membership fee regulations proposed by the Board of Directors must be announced at least 14 days prior to the General Meeting, with specific reference to the relevant sections of the bylaws. Members may submit proposed amendments to the Board of Directors in writing or via comparable digital means up to seven days prior to the General Meeting. <\/p>\n
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The Executive Board shall consist of at least the Chair and a Vice Chair. Prior to an election to the Executive Board, the General Assembly shall decide, by a two-thirds majority of the valid votes cast by members entitled to vote, whether to expand the Executive Board. <\/p>\n
All members of the Executive Board must be owners, shareholders, or employees of the same full member at the time of their election and throughout their term of office.<\/p>\n
Two members of the Executive Board shall represent the association in accordance with \u00a7 26 of the German Civil Code (BGB).<\/p>\n
The composition of the Executive Board should, as much as possible, reflect the diversity of the various segments within the logistics and infrastructure sector of the modern retail industry.<\/p>\n
The Chairperson of the Executive Board is elected by the General Assembly in an election in accordance with \u00a7 32 of the German Civil Code (BGB) for a term of two years; however, he or she remains in office until a new Chairperson of the Executive Board is elected. The candidate who receives more than two-thirds of the valid votes cast is elected. If a two-thirds majority is not achieved, the candidate who receives a majority of the valid votes cast in the third round of voting is elected. Re-election is permitted. <\/p>\n
The Vice President and the other members of the Executive Board are elected by the General Assembly in separate elections for a term of two years. However, the Vice President remains in office until a new Vice President is elected. The candidate who receives a majority of the valid votes cast is elected. Re-election is permitted. <\/p>\n
The Executive Board may adopt election rules setting forth the details regarding the conduct of elections. The Executive Board has a quorum if, in the case of two members, both participate in the vote; otherwise, at least half of the incumbent members of the Executive Board must participate in the vote. A vote may also be cast by delegating the right to vote to another member of the Executive Board by power of attorney on a case-by-case basis. The Executive Board may pass resolutions by written ballot. <\/p>\n
Board members may be removed from office during their current term. Removal requires a three-quarters majority of the votes cast by all regular members. Resolutions of this nature may only be passed at an extraordinary general meeting convened for this purpose at least four weeks in advance. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a712 Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Board” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The Board of Directors:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a713 Management” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The Executive Board appoints a full-time management team. This team may consist of one or more managing directors. Within the scope of the responsibilities and powers delegated to them by the Executive Board, the members of the management team independently manage the Association\u2019s day-to-day operations. They are responsible for hiring and supervising the staff necessary for the Association\u2019s activities. The executive management is bound by the instructions of the Executive Board. Guidelines for the executive management may be set forth in a set of executive management regulations. These regulations are issued by the Executive Board. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a714 Expert Advisory Board” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The Expert Council consists of representatives of the Executive Board, representatives of the management, as well as the spokespersons for the working groups and representatives of partner associations and institutions. If a full member leaves the association, this automatically results in their resignation from the Expert Council. As a cross-functional body, the Expert Council is tasked with supporting the Executive Board and the management in their work to further develop the association\u2019s mission. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a715 Ambassadors” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The association may appoint ambassadors. The ambassadors are appointed by the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. The ambassadors are independent representatives from the business, political, social, and academic sectors. In their role, they support the Board of Directors and the Executive Board in shaping the association\u2019s strategic direction. The ambassadors engage in consultative dialogue with the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. The ambassadors have no voting rights and are confirmed in their roles by the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. <\/p>\n
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To promote the association\u2019s purpose and carry out its tasks, the association may establish working committees. The scope of responsibilities, procedures, and working conditions may be defined in a committee charter, which is issued by the Executive Board as implementing regulations pursuant to \u00a7 17 of the Articles of Association of logistic-natives e.V. and with the participation of the Expert Council. The committee regulations must not conflict with the principles of the Articles of Association of logistic-natives e.V. <\/p>\n
Every member is entitled to propose the formation of additional working groups to the Executive Board. At least three regular members are required to submit such a proposal. <\/p>\n
The association operates specialized working groups. These working groups represent the members\u2019 industry segments and formally advocate for the specific interests of those segments both internally and externally. Any member may participate in the working groups. The management is responsible for establishing and dissolving the working groups, as well as for overseeing them. <\/p>\n
The members of the working groups independently elect a spokesperson who represents the interests of the respective working group both internally and externally, in accordance with the interests of the association.<\/p>\n
The chairs of the working groups are elected for a term ending on December 31 of the following year. They serve as members of the Expert Council for the duration of their term. If a spokesperson leaves the member company or if the member company to which the spokesperson belongs withdraws from the association, the spokesperson\u2019s term as spokesperson of the working group ends at the same time. New elections for the respective working group spokesperson must be held without delay, no later than 3 months after the date of departure. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a717 Implementation of the Bylaws” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The Executive Board shall issue implementing regulations for the bylaws of logistic-natives e.V. as needed.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u00a718 Uncontested Right to Establish Bylaws” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The committees subordinate to the association may not contradict the provisions of these bylaws of logistic-natives e.V.<\/p>\n
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The association may be a member of other organizations. The board of directors decides on the association’s memberships. <\/p>\n
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The dissolution of the association may only be decided upon at an extraordinary general meeting convened for this purpose at least four weeks in advance, by a three-quarters majority of the valid votes cast. This general meeting must also decide on the disposition of the association\u2019s assets. <\/p>\n
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