Statutes of the Association

§ 1 Name and purpose

Adopted at the general meeting on 18 September 2023

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    The name of the association is "Green Transition Denmark".

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    The association is a non-profit organization with a charitable purpose to promote green and sustainable transformation of society.

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    The association is independent of private economic and organizational interests and has no party political ties.

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    The association publishes articles and analyzes on its website that focus on topics that are in line with the association's purpose.

§ 2 Members

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    Green Transition Denmark admits members who support the association's purpose and pay the quota determined by the general meeting.

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    Members can be individuals, associations, organizations or companies.

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    New members must be approved by the council's board.

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    All members, including associations, organizations and companies, have one vote at the general meeting.

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    Members can be excluded if a general meeting with the support of at least 2/3 of those present decides to do so.

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    Membership ends if the quota is not paid by the set deadline.

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    Cancellation can be made at any time by contacting the secretariat. Full or partial repayment of the membership fee upon cancellation cannot take place.

§ 3 The general assembly

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    The association's highest authority is the general meeting. Ordinary general meeting is held each year before the end of May.

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    An extraordinary general meeting is called when the board deems it appropriate, or when at least a quarter of the association's members request it.

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    General meetings are called with at least 4 weeks' notice. The call is announced via the association's communication channels.
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    The agenda for the ordinary general meeting must contain at least the following items:

    • Election of conductor
    • Approval of the board's report
    • Approval of accounts, budget and quota
    • Proposals received
    • Election to the board of directors
    • Election of auditor
    • Optionally
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    Proposals that are to be discussed under proposals received must be in the hands of the secretariat no later than 2 weeks before the general meeting.

§ 4 The board of directors

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    The board consists of seven members elected at the general meeting. The board is supplemented by two alternate board members, who are also elected at the general meeting.
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    The board of directors oversees the overall management of the council in accordance with the articles of association and is the highest decision-making body between general meetings. The board lays down detailed rules for its work in a set of rules.
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    All members are eligible for election to the board. An association, organization or company can occupy a maximum of 1 seat on the board, unless other representatives from the association, organization or company are also individual members.
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    During the nomination and election, the aim is to have a board composition that reflects the need for competence. A maximum of 4 of the members must be of the same sex.
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    Proposals for board candidates must reach the secretariat no later than 14 days before the general meeting.
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    When choosing the the board of directors and alternates, each member who participates in the general meeting must cast a number of votes which corresponds to half of the members who are up for election. If there is an odd number of choices, they are rounded up. In the event of a tie, a new vote is held between the candidates who have the same number of votes. Candidates for the board who are not elected are put forward in the election of alternates, if they so wish.
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    Elections to the board are valid for 2 years. It is aimed that half of the board members are up for election each year. Reset may take place. Election as an alternate also applies for 2 years, but if an alternate becomes an ordinary member in the middle of the election period, in connection with the withdrawal of a member, the alternate enters the election period of the outgoing member. Reset may take place.
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    Employees in the secretariat cannot contest a board position. The secretariat's staff can appoint an observer who participates in the board meetings without the right to vote.
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    The board constitutes itself with a chairman and a deputy chairman.
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    The person in charge is responsible for calling meetings of the board. In addition, the board must be convened if at least three members request it. Invitations must be made with at least one week's notice.
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    The board is competent to make decisions when at least half of the members are present. Decisions are made by simple majority vote. In the event of a tie, the vote of the first person is decisive.

§ 5 Advisory Board

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    The Advisory Board is the organisation's advisory body, which must support the association's professional and political work. The Advisory Board can discuss RGO's professional areas of action and contribute input to the board, which is the highest decision-making authority.
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    Member organisations, member companies and selected professional experts can be given a seat on the Advisory Board according to criteria determined by the board. Member organizations and companies can each have a maximum of one representative.
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    Members of the Advisory Board are appointed for a period of two years, and re-appointment may take place.
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    Representatives from paying organization members withdraw when membership ceases.
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    The board can remove members of the Advisory Board with a 2/3 majority at a board meeting.
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    The person in charge of the Advisory Board is chosen from among the members of the Board of Directors. The representative is elected for a 2-year period and can serve a maximum of three consecutive election periods.
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    The person in charge of the Advisory Board is responsible for planning the meetings and reporting to the board. The committee can also determine its own organisation.
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    The Advisory Board adopts procedures for its work at its founding meeting. Thereafter, these procedures are processed at least once a year

§ 6 The Secretariat

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    The association maintains a secretariat. The board appoints a director who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the secretariat.
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    The board prepares instructions for the director of the organization that describe responsibilities and duties in connection with the delegation of responsibility for day-to-day management from the board to the director

§ 7 Accounting, auditing and budget

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    The association's financial year is the calendar year. The accounts are audited by a registered or state-authorised auditor who is elected by the general meeting. If the association's turnover falls below DKK 300.000/year, and no support is received from bodies that require the auditor to be registered or state authorised, the requirement to do so is waived.
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    Green Transition Denmark is only liable for the association's own assets. The association is subscribed by either the representative and the director jointly or separately together with at least 1 other member of the board. A power of attorney can be given and a power of attorney can be issued, including for the approval of new members.

§ 8 Amendments to the Articles of Association

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    The articles of association can be changed at a general meeting when the members have been made aware of the proposal at least 4 weeks before the general meeting and when at least ¾ of the members present vote in favor.

§ 9 Dissolution

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    Dissolution can take place when two consecutive general meetings have decided to do so with at least a 2/3 majority of the voting members present. However, dissolution can be decided by only one general meeting, if it is decided unanimously by the members present.
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    In the event of a decision to dissolve the association, the assets are used in accordance with the purpose provision, as any liquidation proceeds or surplus must go to another association, foundation, foundation, institution, etc. or religious community which is domiciled in this country or in another EU/EEA country and has a charitable or otherwise publicly beneficial purpose.