Statute of the Croatian Medical Physics Association

About 01 April 2019

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Associations Act (Official Gazette No. 74/14 and 70/17), at the Inaugural Session of the Croatian Medical Physics Association, held on 1 April 2019 in Zagreb, the following was adopted:

Statute of the Croatian Medical Physics Association

I Preliminary provisions

Article 1

This Statute defines: the name of the association, the abbreviated name, the name in a foreign language, the registered office of the association; representation; the layout of the stamp; the areas of activity of the association; the objectives of the association; activities to realise the objectives; means of ensuring the publicity of the association's activities; the economic activities of the association in accordance with the law; conditions and manner of joining the association, termination of membership, the rights, obligations and responsibilities of members, disciplinary responsibility of members and method of maintaining the list of members; bodies of the association, their composition and manner of convening sessions, election, revocation, authorities, method of decision-making and duration of term of office of the governing bodies, as well as manner of convening the Assembly in case of the expiration of the term; the selection and recall of the liquidator of the association; dissolution of the association; the assets of the association, and the method of acquisition and disposal thereof; proceedings concerning the assets in case of the dissolution of the association; method of resolving disputes and conflicts of interest within the association and other issues of importance to the Croatian Medical Physics Association.

Article 2

The name of the association is: Hrvatsko drustvo za medicinsku fiziku (hereinafter: “Association”).

The abbreviated name is: HDMF.

The name of the Association in English is: Croatian Medical Physics Association.

The abbreviated name in English is: CROMPA.

The registered office of the Association is in Zagreb, Bijenicka cesta 32.

The Association operates in the Republic of Croatia.

Article 3

The Association has legal personality, and as an association, it is registered with the City Office for General Administration of the City of Zagreb.

II Statute

Article 4

The basic general act of the Association is the Statute of the Croatian Medical Physics Association.

Other general acts, if adopted by the Association, must be in accordance with the Statute of Association.

Article 5

The Statute of Association shall be adopted by the Association’s Assembly by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes present at the Sessions of the Assembly.

Amendments to the Statute shall be made in accordance with the procedure for the adoption of the Statute.

Ill STAMP OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 6

The Association has a stamp.

The stamp of the Association is round, with a diameter of 30 mm and with a two-row inscription containing the following texts:

external row: HRVATSKO DRUSTVO ZA MEDICINSKU FIZIKU,
internal row: CROATIAN MEDICAL PHYSICS ASSOCIATION,
central inscription: HDMF-CROMPA.

The seal is kept by the Chairman of the Association.

The stamp is authorised to be used by the Chairman of the Association, the Vice Chairman of the Association and other members of the Association authorised by the Chairman.

IV REPRESENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 7

The Association is represented by the Chairman of the Association and the Vice Chairman of the Association.

The Chairman of the Association may authorise in writing the Secretary or an individual member of the Management Board of the Association to represent the Association in particular cases.

If the Chairman of the Association is unable to delegate its powers in writing, the decision to represent the Association shall be made by the Management Board.

V ALLIANCES AND ORGANISATIONAL FORMS

Article 8

The Association may be a member of national and international scientific and professional associations that operate in the field of medical physics.

The decision on membership in national and international scientific and professional associations is made by the Assembly of the Association.

Article 9

The Association may establish sections, subsidiaries or other organisational forms.

The decision to establish sections, subsidiaries or other organisational forms is made by the Management Board of the Association.

Subsidiaries, sections or other organisational forms shell not be deemed legal entities.

VI PUBLICITY OF THE ASSOCIATION’S ACTIVITIES

Article 10

The work of the Association is public. The publicity of the Association’s activities is ensured by the timely and truthful informing of the Association's members, through public announcement, open sessions of the Association's bodies for members of the Association, representatives of mass media and all persons with a legal interest in monitoring the work of the Association's bodies, by providing information on the financial operations and other acts to all the members of the Association at their request, by organising and holding public scientific and professional meetings and sessions, debates, lectures and roundtables.

The Association informs its members about its work at the sessions of the Assembly of the Association, while between the sessions, it continues to do so by e-mail and the Association’s website.

All members of the Association have the right to participate in the work of the Association in accordance with the provisions of the Statute and the law, as well as the right to inspect the work of the bodies of the Association and the decisions made by these bodies.

VII OBJECTIVES, AREA OF OPERATION AND ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 11

The objectives of the Association are:

bringing together experts who are scientifically and/or clinically related to the field of medical physics,
promoting, developing and improving the activities of medical physics in health and science in accordance with the latest scientific and clinical knowledge and the development of technology,
encouraging the resolution of legal issues within the Croatian legislation related to the application of physics and physical principles in medicine,
promoting the safe application of physical principles, concepts, methods and techniques in medicine with the aim of improving diagnostic and therapeutic methods and protecting patients and healthcare workers,
encouraging the education of members of the Association in the field of medical physics and other related fields,
developing and improving the professional and social position of experts and scientists who are active in the field of medical physics,
liaising with other related associations at home and abroad through joint professional and scientific activities.

Article 12

The area of activity of the Association in accordance with the objectives referred to in Article 11 is: education, science and research - science, professional work and research (the scientific and clinical field of medical physics and related fields).

Article 13

The activities of the Association for the purpose of realising the objectives set out in Article 11 are:

organising professional and scientific meetings, lectures, educational courses, conferences, seminars and colloquiums,
publishing scientific and professional publications,
encouraging scientific and professional work in the field of medical physics,
cooperating and liaising with related organisations at home and abroad,
participating in the drafting of laws, regulations and ordinances,
providing professional opinions and making recommendations and guidelines that relevant to the profession and the development of medical physics,
preparing proposals and guidelines for education, specialist and continuous professional development in the field of medical physics,
establishing cooperation with the competent state bodies to protect and improve the position of the profession in healthcare,
representing the interests of medical physicists and the profession in legislative and regulatory bodies,
setting up expert committees, boards, sections and other working bodies, as well as coordinating the work thereof,
supporting the members of the Association in their professional work and education.

VIII MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION

Article 14

Nationals of the Republic of Croatia who are directly or indirectly interested in clinical and scientific activities in the field of medical physics or related fields may become members of the Association.

Foreign nationals who are directly or indirectly interested in clinical and scientific activities in the field of medical physics or related fields may also become members of the Association.

Article 15

Membership in the Association may be regular, associate or honorary.

Article 16

A regular member of the Association may become a person who holds a diploma in physics or medical studies or a related study of a higher education institution and who is directly or indirectly interested in scientific and clinical activities in the field of medical physics or related fields and in contributing to the realisation of the objectives of the Association and accepting the provisions of this Statute.

Article 17

An associate member of the Association may be a person studying physics, medicine or a related field at a higher education institution and who accepts the provisions of this Statute. An associate member of the Association may be another legal or natural person who accepts the provisions of this Statute. Associate members of the Association have all the rights and obligations of regular members of the Association, except the right to elect and to be elected, and the right to vote.

Article 18

An honorary member of the Association may be a person especially responsible for the development and advancement of medical physics, for contributing to the reputation of the Association, or a person who has particularly expressed him/herself in promoting the objectives of the Association or pursuing the activities of the Association.

To become an honorary member of the Association, the decision has to made by the Assembly of the Association on the proposal of the Management Board.

Article 19

To become a regular and associate member of the Association, an application form has to be filled in, whereupon the Management Board has to decide on the admission to membership.

The Management Board may, together with a justification, reject the application for admission to membership.

Article 20

The Association maintains a list of members. The list of members is maintained electronically and contains information on the name and surname or name of the member, personal identification number (PIN/O/B), date of birth, completed studies, academic degree, position and employer, membership category (regular member, associate member, honorary member), e-mail address, telephone number, date of membership in the Association, and date of termination of membership in the Association.

The list of members is available to all members of the Association and to the competent bodies upon request. In accordance with the Act on the Implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation, Official Gazette No. 42/18., data on members of the Association shall not be disclosed to third parties and shall be used exclusively for the purposes of the work of the Association.

The list of members is maintained by the Secretary of the Association.

Article 21

The Assembly of the Association determines the annual membership fee. Honorary members do not pay membership fees. Regular members, whose membership has lasted for at least 10 years, are exempt from membership fees upon retirement and retain the status of a regular member.

Article 22

The duties of the Association are:

regular payment of the membership fee,
participation in the work of the Assembly,
adherence to and compliance with the provisions of this Statute and the decisions of the bodies of the Association,
the responsible, professional and conscientious performance of duties in the bodies, sections, commissions and other working bodies of the Association to which it was elected,
promotion and protection of the Association’s reputation.

Article 23

The rights of the Association are:

to participate in the work of the Assembly with voting rights,
to be nominated and elected to the bodies of the Association,
to be nominated and elected to sections, commissions and other working bodies of the Association,
to be informed in a timely manner about the activities of the Association and its bodies,
to receive an answer to questions asked about the work of the Association and its bodies, sections and commissions,
to be involved in the activities of the Association according to its capabilities and expertise.

Article 24

Membership in the Association terminates:

with a written statement of resignation from membership,
in case of a failure to pay the membership fee for a consecutive two years, according to the decision of the Management Board,
exclusion from membership for a violation of the provisions of the Statute, according to the decision of the Management Board,
in case of the death of a member,
in case of the dissolution of the Association.

Article 25

The members of the Association assume the obligations and responsibilities arising from the laws and other legal regulations, this Statute and other acts of the Association. Members of the Association are responsible for the violation of membership obligations and responsibilities:

by breaching legal obligations regarding the operation of the Association,
in case of a failure to comply with the provisions of the Statute,
in case of a failure to comply with the decisions of the Association's governing bodies,
in case of a failure to fulfil the obligations,
by the negligent performance of obligations that caused material damage to the Association,
by the malicious or illegal disposal of the Association's assets,
by damaging the Associations' reputation.

Article 26

Disciplinary responsibility of members of the Association shall be determined in disciplinary proceedings.

Disciplinary proceedings are initiated and conducted, and are imposed by the Management Board of the Association.

The disciplinary proceeding shall determine the circumstances that led to the violation of the membership obligations and responsibilities, the severity of the violation and the damage suffered by the Association.

The following disciplinary measures may be imposed for an identified violation of the membership obligations and responsibilities:

warning or
exclusion from the Association.

Article 27

A member of the Association who has been issued a disciplinary measure of exclusion from the Association has the right to file a complaint to the Assembly of the association within fifteen days, counting from the day of the service of the decision.

The Assembly of the association is obliged to resolve the complaint within 30 days, counting from the day of submission of the complaint.

The decision of the Assembly of the association on exclusion is final.

IX MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THE BODIES OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 28

Through the bodies of the Association, members of the association manage the decisionmaking at the sessions of the Assembly of the Association and through their elected representatives on the Management Board of the Association, and monitor the work of the Association through their elected representatives in the Association's Supervisory Board.

Article 29

The bodies of the Association are:

Assembly of the Association,
Chairman of the Association,
Vice Chairman of the Association,
Secretary of the Association,
Management Board,
Supervisory Board,

ASSEMBLY

Article 30

The Assembly is the highest governing body of the Association and is composed of all the regular members of the Association.

Article 31

The Assembly is responsible for:

adoption of the Statute and its amendments,
passing other general acts necessary for the Association's operations,
election and dismissal of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, members of the Management Board, Supervisory Board and Treasurer,
approval of the Association's work plan and financial plan for the next calendar year, as well as reports on the work for the previous calendar year,
adoption of the annual financial report,
establishment of subsidiaries, sections or other organisational forms,
deciding on complaints in disciplinary proceedings,
deciding on the dissolution of the Association,
the appointment and revocation of the Association's liquidator upon the proposal of the Management Boar,
deciding on other issues for which the Statute does not determine the competence of other bodies of the Association.

Article 32

The Assembly of the Association may be regular, elective or extraordinary.

Regular sessions of the Assembly of the Association are held once a year.

Election sessions of the Assembly of the association are held every four years. Extraordinary sessions of the Assembly of the Association are held as required.

Article 33

Sessions of the Assembly shall be convened by the Chairman of the Association.

Sessions of the Assembly shall be convened at least seven days before the day of the session in writing, with an invitation addressed to all members.

In the decision to convene a session of the Assembly, the Chairman of the Association shall determine the agenda of the Assembly session and the date and place of the session.

The Chairman is obliged to convene a session of the Assembly when requested by the Management Board or by at least 20 regular members of the Association.

In their request for convening a session of the Assembly, proponents are required to propose an agenda for the session.

If the Chairman of the Association does not convene a session of the Assembly within 15 days from the date of submission of the request of the proponents, the session shall be convened by the proponents, and the decision must include a draft agenda and the place and date of the session.

In case of the expiry of the term of office of the bodies of the Association, the session of the Assembly shall be convened by the last person to be represented in the Register of Associations of the Republic of Croatia or by 1/3 of the regular members of the Association who are registered in the List of Members before the expiration of the term of office of the bodies of the Association.

Article 34

The Assembly is presided over by the Chairman of the Association. In the absence of the Chairman, the Assembly is presided over by the Vice Chairman or the Secretary of the Association.

Minutes shall be kept of the session, an integral part of which shall be a list of the members present with their handwritten signature. The minutes of the session shall be permanently stored in the archives of the Association.

The Assembly elects the reporter and two verifiers of the minutes at the proposal of the Chairman of the Assembly or members of the Association present.

Article 35

The Assembly of the Association shall make valid decisions if at least 20 % of the members of the Assembly are present at the session.

The Assembly makes decisions by a majority vote of the Assembly members present.

The Assembly makes decisions on the adoption of the Statute, amendments to the Statute and the dissolution of the Association by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members present.

CHAIRMAN OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 36

The Chairman of the Association performs executive functions and other operations specified by this Statute.

The Chairman of the Association is elected by the Assembly for a term of four years.

The same regular member of the Association may be repeatedly elected Chairman, but no more than two consecutive times.

In the event of the termination of office due to resignation, dismissal or another reason, a new Chairman shall be elected for the period until the expiration of the current term.

The Chairman of the Association is responsible for its work to the Management Board and the Assembly of the Association.

The Chairman is replaced by the Vice Chairman of the Association in all affairs.

Article 37

The Chairman of the Association:

represents and presents the Association,
manages the work and affairs of the Association,
takes care of the implementation of the adopted work program, work plan, financial plan in accordance with the decisions of the Assembly and the Management Board,
is responsible for the legality of the Association's work,
convenes sessions of the Management Board,
submits annual report on the Association’s work to the Assembly,
performs activities laid down by other general acts of the Association.
Article 38

The Chairman of the Association may be dismissed before the expiration of his/her term of office:

at his/her own request,
if he/she does not act in accordance with the instructions and guidelines of the Assembly,
if he/she acts contrary to the law or the Statute,
if by his/her performance and actions, he/she damages the reputation of the Association.

Article 39

The decision on the dismissal of the Chairman is made by the Assembly at the proposal of the Management Board or ten regular members of the Association.

VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 40

Vice Chairman of the Association:

assists in the work of the Chairman,
coordinates the work of sections, subsidiaries and other organisational forms,
coordinates the work of committees and other working bodies,
performs the operations entrusted to it by the Chairman,
replaces the Chairman in his/her absence.

Article 41

The Vice Chairman of the Association is elected by the Assembly for a term of four years. The same regular member of the Association may be repeatedly elected Vice Chairman, but no more than two consecutive times.

In the event of the termination of office due to resignation, dismissal or another reason, a new Vice Chairman shall be elected for the period until the expiration of the current term. The Vice Chairman of the Association is responsible for his/her work to the Management Board and the Assembly of the Association.

Article 42

The Vice Chairman of the Association may be dismissed before the expiration of his/her term of office:

at his/her own request,
if he/she does not act in accordance with the instructions and guidelines of the Assembly,
if he/she acts contrary to the law or the Statute,
if by his/her performance and actions, it damages the reputation of the Association.

Article 43

The decision on the dismissal of the Vice Chairman is made by the Assembly at the proposal of the Management Board or ten regular members of the Association.

SECRETARY OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 44

The Secretary of the Association is elected by the Assembly for a term of four years.

The same regular member of the Association may be repeatedly elected Secretary, but no more than two consecutive times.

In the event of the termination of office due to resignation, dismissal or another reason, a new Secretary shall be elected for the period until the expiration of the current term.

Article 45

The Secretary performs professional and administrative operations for the needs of the Association.

The Secretary of the Association is responsible for his/her work to the Management Board and the Assembly of the Association.

Article 46

The Secretary of the Association may be dismissed before the expiration of his/her term of office:

at his/her own request,
if he/she does not act in accordance with the decisions of the Management Board and the Assembly of the Association,
if he/she acts contrary to law or the Statute,
if by his/her performance and actions, he/she damages the reputation of the Association.

Article 47

The Secretary of the Association:

assists in the work of the Chairman and Vice Chairman,
performs professional and administrative operations,
maintains a list of members of the Association,
prepares materials for sessions of the Association's bodies,
maintains the documentation and archives of the Associations,
prepares materials for sessions of the Assembly, Management Board and other bodies of the Association,
keep minutes of the sessions of the Management Board,
performs other operations entrusted to it by the Chairman, Management Board and the Assembly of the Association.

MANAGEMENT BOARD

Article 48

The Management Board is the executive body of the Association and is responsible for its work to the Assembly of the Association.

Article 49

The Management Board consists of the Chairman of the Association, the Vice Chairman of the Association, the Secretary of the Association, the Treasurer and eleven elected members.

The members of the Management Board are elected by the Assembly for a term of four years.

Members of the Management Board whose term have expired may be re-elected.

In the event of the termination of office due to resignation, dismissal or other reason, a new member of the Management Board shall be elected for the period until the expiration of the current term.

Article 50

A Member of the Management Board may be dismissed before the expiration of his/her term of office:

at his/her own request,
if he/she does not act in accordance with the decisions of the Management Board.

Article 51

Management Board:

implements the decisions of the Assembly of the Association,
makes decisions on the admission of members, removal from membership of the Association and proposes honorary members of the Association,
determines the proposals for the work program and activities of the Association,
prepares working materials for Assembly sessions,
establishes committees or other working bodies,
proposes to the Assembly association with national and international associations and other forms of liaising, such as alliances, communities or networks,
manages the assets of the Association,
proposes a membership fee,
proposes to the Assembly financial plans, reports and a final account,
proposes to the Assembly a work plan and a report on the work of the Association,
implements the approved work plan of the Association,
prepares the proposal of the Statute or its amendments, as well as other acts,
organises and encourages the organisation of scientific and professional meetings and lectures,
decides on the disciplinary responsibility of members of the Association,
performs other operations for the Association.

Article 52

The meetings of the Management Board are presided over by the Chairman of the Association, and in his/her absence by the Vice Chairman or Secretary of the Association. The sessions can be held via telephone or electronic devices.

The Management Board shall make a valid decision if the majority of the members of the Management Board are present.

The Management Board makes decisions at the meeting by a simple majority of the members of the Management Board present.

The members of the Supervisory Board, who participate in the discussions but are not entitled to vote, are regularly invited to the sessions of the Management Board.

The Management Board submits an annual report on its work to the Assembly of the Association.

SUPERVISORY BOARD

Article 53

The Supervisory Board has three members elected by the Assembly for a term of four years.

In the event of the termination of office due to resignation, dismissal or other reason, a new member of the Supervisory Board shall be elected for the period until the expiration of the current term.

The Supervisory Board discusses and decides at the sessions, which are held as agreed between the members of the Supervisory Board.

The members of the Supervisory Board elect the Chairman of the Supervisory Board from among the members of the Supervisory Board. The decisions of the Supervisory Board must be unanimous.

The Supervisory Board annually submits a report on its work to the Assembly of the Association.

The Supervisory Board is obliged to consider within 30 days a written warning from an individual member of the Association on irregularities in the implementation of the Statute and request the remedy thereof.

Article 54

The Supervisory Board:

supervises the work of the Association,
supervises compliance with the provisions of the Statute and other acts of the Association,
supervises the financial and material operations of the Association.

Article 55

Treasurer of the Association:

keeps a record of the payment of the membership fees,
keeps records of all revenues and expenditures of the Association,
prepares financial plans and reports,
manages the treasury of the Association,
submits a financial report to the Assembly of the Association.

Article 56

The Treasurer of the Association is elected by the Assembly for a term of four years.

In the event of the termination of office due to resignation, dismissal or another reason, a new Treasurer shall be elected for the period until the expiration of the current term.

Article 57

The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Association, the Secretary, the members of the Management Board, the members of the Supervisory Board and the Treasurer are elected by the members of the Association at the electoral session of the Assembly of the Association by voting.

The Candidate List with the required or higher number of candidates for the election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Association, the Secretary, the members of the Management Board, the members of the Supervisory Board and the Treasurer shall be prepared by the Chairman of the Assembly’s electoral session at the electoral session prior to voting.

Voting is conducted and a report on the results of the voting is submitted by a three- member electoral commission, elected at the Assembly electoral session at the proposal of the Chairman of the session.

Candidates who receive more than half the votes of the members of the Association present shall be selected. If the Candidate List has a higher number of candidates than the number of available seats for election and if more than one candidate receives the same number of votes, that being at the same time the lowest number of votes, voting shall be repeated only for the concerned candidates.

Article 58

For work in certain fields of activity of the Association, the Management Board or the Chairman of the Association may establish permanent and temporary committees or other working bodies.

The decision on the establishment of committees or working bodies shall determine their composition, their operations, the time for which they are established and their responsibility for carrying out their operations.

Article 59

The elected heads of the Association and members of the Management and Supervisory Boards, as well as committees and other working bodies, perform their duties without compensation.

X ASSETS, FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND LIABILITY

Article 60

The Assets of the Association include cash, its immovable and movable property and other property rights.

The Association disposes of its assets and cash in accordance with the applicable legal regulations and this Statute.

Article 61

The Association obtains cash for its activities and the realisation of objectives from:

membership fees,
donations and gifts,
unearmarked funds from the budget of local self-government units,
European funds,
income from its activities,
from other legally permitted sources.

All funds obtained are used solely for the realisation of the objectives of the Association. The Management Board shall decide on the allocation of funds.

Article 62

The Association's funds are allocated according to the financial plan for each year.

The financial plan is prepared by the Treasurer, proposed by the Management Board of the Association, and approved by the Assembly of the Association.

Article 63

By the decision of the Management Board, the treasury and bookkeeping operations of the Association may be entrusted to professional (legal or natural) persons, with or without compensation.

The professionals entrusted with the operations referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall keep the necessary financial records in accordance with the applicable legal regulations and the relevant decisions of the bodies of the Associations and shall report to the Management Board on their work.

Article 64

The Association has its own bank account.

The Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Association have the right to sign.

Article 65

The Association assumes responsibility for its obligations with its entire assets.

XI WAYS OF RESOLVING DISPUTES AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION

Article 66

All mutual disputes arising from membership in the Association and/or activities within the activities of the Association shall be settled amicably by the members with the arbitration of the Management Board.

The Assembly is responsible for resolving conflicts of interest.

XII DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THE DISPOSAL OF ASSETS

Article 67

The dissolution of the Association is to be decided on by the Assembly, in the cases and by means provided for in the Associations Act.

In the event of the dissolution of the Association, the assets, after the settlement of the creditors and costs of liquidation, court and other proceedings, are handed over to the association, institution or foundation that has similar statutory objectives, based on the decision of the Assembly of the Association.

If the Assembly of the Association cannot meet for any reason, the remaining assets are acquired by the local self-government unit of the territory in which the Association has its registered office.

XIII LIQUIDATOR OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 68

The liquidator represents the Association in the proceedings of liquidation and, by opening the liquidation proceedings, is entered in the Register of Associations as a person authorised to represent the Association until the completion of the liquidation proceedings and the removal of the Association from the Register of Associations.

The liquidator is elected and revoked by the Assembly of the Association.

The liquidator is authorised to represent the Association during the liquidation proceedings.

XIV FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 69

The Statute of the Association, as well as its amendments, are adopted by the Assembly of the Association upon the proposal of the Management Board.

A proposal for amendments to the Statute may be submitted by at least 20 members of the Association.

Amendments to the Statute shall be made by means and in accordance with the procedure for its adoption.

Article 70

The Assembly of the Association interprets the provisions of the Statute.

Article 71

This Statute of the Association shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

In Zagreb, 1 April 2019

Hrvoje Hrsak
Chairman of the Association