Regulations of Unisono ry

1. Name of the association and it’s homestate

The name of the association is Unisono ry and it’s homestate is Helsinki.

2. Purpose and quality of action

The purpose of the association is to bring students of Sibelius Academy’s classical instrumental music department acting under the University of Arts closer together, to offer its members social- and cultural events and to further develop memberships avocation possibilities.

To fulfill its purpose, the association will hold meetings, arrange student activities, apply for grants and co-operate with the University of Arts along with its other subject associations and management.

3.Members

Anyone that accepts the association's purpose and regulations, can become a member in the association. Members will be approved by the board through an application form. A member has the right to secede from the association by announcing it in writing to the board.

4. Joining- and membership fee

The amount of a joining fee and an annual membership fee collected from members, will be decided by the annual meeting.

5. The board

The association's affairs will be run by the board selected in the annual meeting. The board consists of a chairperson, 2-8 other members of the board, and 0-8 backup members of the board. The term of the board is the time in between the annual meetings. The board will select a vice-chairperson amongst the membership, a secretary, treasurer, and other necessary officials either amongst the membership or from without the membership. The board will assemble by invitation of the chairperson, or in case prevented, by invitation of the vice-chairperson when he/she views necessary or when at least half of the board members demand so. The board is competent when at least half of its members are present, including the chairperson and vice-chairperson. Votings will be decided by an absolute plurality. In case of a tie, the chairperson’s vote will determine the outcome, however in an election-situation, the outcome will be determined by lot.

6. Writing the association’s name

The association’s name will be written individually by the chairperson of the board, vice-chairperson of the board, and the secretary- or treasurer of the board.

7. Financial year/Accounting period

The financial year of the association is one calendar year.

8. Meetings of the association

The meetings of the association can be attended by remote access in case the board or the association decides so. The annual meeting will take place every year on a date in January-May that will be decided by the board. Every member is entitled to one vote in the meetings of the association.

9. Congregating the meetings of the association

The association must congregate meetings electronically to the membership at least seven days prior to the date.

10. Annual meeting

Following matters will be addressed in the association’s yearly meetings:

1. Opening of the meeting

2. Choosing the president, secretary and two proceedings inspectors for the meeting. In case needed two vote counters will also be assigned

3. Notice that the meeting is legal and competent

4. Approving the working order for the meeting

5. Presenting the financial statement, annual report and the operations inspectors/accountants statement

6. Verifying the financial statement and granting freedom of responsibility for the board and for other accountables

7. Confirming the plan of action, budget and the amount of membership- and joining fee

8. Assigning a new chairperson of the board and other members

9. Assigning one inspector of operations and one vice inspector of operations

10. Addressing other issues mentioned in the assembly invite.

In case of a member desiring to

11. Changing the regulations and decommissioning the association

The decision of changing the association’s rules must be made with at least three quarters (3/4) majority of the given votes in one of the association’s meetings. The changing of the rules of the association or decommissioning the association must be stated in the assembly invite. In the decommissioning of the association will it’s funds be used for improving the association’s purpose in a manner decided by the decommission meeting. In case of the association being shut down, will it’s funds be used for the same function.