Statutes of the association

Under the name erlenmusic.ch exists an association in the sense of Art. 60 ff. ZGB with its registered office in the municipality of Erlenbach.
The association is politically and denominationally independent.

The aim of erlenmusic.ch is to organize music events for its members and for a public audience. As many music genres as possible are to be included in the event program in order to appeal to a broad audience. Regardless of their level of popularity, local, regional and Swiss-based artists in particular are to be brought on stage.

In order to pursue the purpose of the Association, the Association has the following means at its disposal:

– Membership fees
– Income from own events
– subsidies
– Income from service agreements
– Donations and grants of all kinds
– Sponsoring

The annual membership fees (per calendar year) are set in the following categories:

  • Bronze CHF 50.–
  • Silver CHF 100.–
  • Gold CHF 150.–
  • Platinum CHF 200.–

Honorary members and acting board members are exempt from the fee.
The business year corresponds to the calendar year.

All people who support the purpose of the association can become members.
Active members with voting rights are people who use the offers and facilities of the association.
Passive members with voting rights can be people who support the association ideally and financially.
People who have made a special contribution to the association can be awarded honorary membership by the general meeting on the proposal of the board.

Membership expires by resignation, exclusion or death.

A resignation from the association is possible at any time. The letter of resignation must be sent in writing to the board at least 2 weeks before the ordinary general meeting.
The full membership fee must be paid for the year in question.
A member can be expelled by the board at any time without giving reasons.

The bodies of the association are:
a) the general meeting
b) the board of directors
c) the auditors
d) the office

The supreme body of the association is the general meeting. An ordinary general meeting is held annually in the first quarter.
Members are invited to the general meeting in writing at least 10 days in advance, stating the agenda items. Invitations by e-mail are valid.
Proposals to the General Assembly must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors no later than 4 weeks prior to the General Assembly. It must be possible to make motions on the individual agenda items at the meeting when they are discussed.
The Board of Directors or 1/5 of the members may at any time request that an extraordinary General Meeting be convened, stating the purpose of the meeting. The meeting must be held no later than 4 weeks after receipt of the request.

The general meeting is the supreme body of the association. It has the following inalienable tasks and competences:
a) approval of the minutes of the last general meeting
b) Approval of the annual report of the board
c) Acceptance of the auditor’s report and approval of the annual financial statement
d) Discharge of the Board
e) Election of the President and the other members of the Board as well as the Auditors. The members of the Board may also be elected individually to their office.
f) Determination of the membership fee
g) Approval of the annual budget
h) Passing resolutions on the program of activities
i) passing resolutions on motions of the Board and the members
j) Amendment of the Statutes
k) Decision on exclusions of members.
l) Decision-making on the dissolution of the Association and the use of the liquidation proceeds.

Any General Meeting duly convened shall constitute a quorum regardless of the number of members present.
The members shall pass resolutions by a simple majority. In the event of a tie, the chairperson shall have the casting vote.
Amendments to the statutes require the approval of a 2/3 majority of those entitled to vote. At least one record of the resolutions passed shall be drawn up. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

The board consists of at least 3 people. The term of office is 1 year. Re-election is possible.
The board manages the current business and represents the association externally. It issues regulations.
It can appoint working groups (specialist groups).
It can employ or commission people and companies for the achievement of the association’s goals in return for appropriate compensation.

Further tasks and competences of the board
The Board of Directors has all competences that are not assigned to another body by law or according to these Articles of Association.

The following departments are represented on the Board:
a) Chair
b) Actuarial Office
c) Finances

Accumulation of offices is possible.
The Board of Directors meets as often as business requires. Any member of the Board of Directors may request that a meeting be convened, stating the reasons.
Provided that no member of the Board of Directors requests oral deliberation, the passing of resolutions by circular letter (including e-mail) is valid.
The board of directors is basically honorary, it is entitled to remuneration for the work done for the association and effective expenses. (In my opinion, this should be specified and defined in advance).

The general meeting elects 1 auditor or a person who controls the accounting and carries out a spot check at least once a year. The auditors report and propose to the board for the attention of the general meeting.
The term of office is 1 year. Re-election is possible.

The Association is bound by the collective signature of the President together with one other member of the Board.

Only the association’s assets are liable for the association’s debts.
Liability of the members is excluded.

The dissolution of the Association can be decided by resolution of an ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly and can be dissolved by a majority vote of 2/3 of the members present.
In the event of dissolution of the Association, the assets of the Association shall be transferred to a tax-exempt organization pursuing the same or a similar purpose.
The distribution of the association’s assets among the members is excluded, unless the members have made a financial advance.

These Articles of Incorporation were adopted at the Founders’ Meeting of May 20, 2023 and became effective as of that date.