Tanssin voima ASSOCIATION RULES:

1. Association Name and Domicile
The name of the association is Tanssin Voima ry, and its domicile is Helsinki.

2. Purpose and Nature of Activities
The purpose of the association is to promote and develop dance art and dance as a hobby, as well as to foster various forms of collaboration between choreography, set design, lighting design, and music.

To achieve its purpose, the association:

supports the dance group Willman Dance Company
organizes dance performances and comparable events
arranges events related to performing arts
acquires suitable programs and repertory for the association
organizes dance rehearsals
provides information and educational events
collaborates with other similar associations
engages in publishing, communication, and awareness-raising activities
organizes cultural visits and study trips for its members to explore artistic events and institutions.‍

‍To support its activities, the association may—upon obtaining the necessary permits from relevant authorities:

organize paid dance performances and other performing arts events
receive grants, donations, and bequests
own real estate necessary for its operations
conduct fundraising campaigns and lotteries
operate cafés in connection with its events
sell merchandise related to its performances

3. Members

A person working in or practicing art who accepts the purpose of the association may be approved as a regular member. A supporting member may be a private individual or a legal entity that wishes to support the association’s purpose and activities. Both regular and supporting members are approved by the board of the association upon application.

An individual who has significantly promoted and supported the association’s activities may be invited, on the board's proposal, to become an honorary chairperson or honorary member by a decision of the general meeting.

4. Resignation and Expulsion of a Member
A member has the right to resign from the association by notifying the board or its chair in writing, or by stating the resignation in a general meeting to be recorded in the minutes.

The board may expel a member if they have failed to pay the due membership fee, neglected their obligations to which they committed by joining the association, caused significant harm to the association by their actions within or outside it, or no longer meet the conditions for membership as defined by law or the association’s rules.

5. Membership and Joining Fees
The annual membership fee and joining fee for both regular and supporting members are determined separately for each member group at the annual general meeting. Honorary chairpersons and honorary members are exempt from paying membership fees.

6. Board of Directors
The affairs of the association are managed by a board consisting of a chairperson and 2–4 other regular members, as well as 1–3 deputy members, all elected at the annual general meeting. The board’s term of office is the calendar year.

The board elects a vice-chairperson from among its members and appoints a secretary, treasurer, and other necessary officials either from within or outside the board.

The board meets at the invitation of the chairperson or, in their absence, the vice-chairperson, whenever deemed necessary or when requested by at least half of the board members. The board has a quorum when at least half of its members, including the chairperson or vice-chairperson, are present.

Decisions are made by a simple majority vote. In the event of a tie, the chairperson's vote decides, except in elections, where the result is determined by drawing lots.

The board’s term continues until the next annual general meeting.

7. Signing the Name of the Association
The name of the association is signed by the chairperson of the board alone, or by two other board members together. The board may grant signing authority to a designated official to sign alone.

8. Financial Year and Audit
The association’s financial year is the calendar year. The financial statements, along with necessary documents and the board’s annual report, must be submitted to the auditors or operational auditors no later than one month before the spring meeting.
The auditors/operational auditors must provide their written statement to the board no later than two weeks before the annual meeting.

9. Meetings of the Association
Participation in an association meeting may, if so decided by the board or the meeting itself, also occur by post, via telecommunication, or other technical means during or prior to the meeting.

The association holds one regular annual meeting each year. The annual meeting is held between March and May on a date determined by the board.

An extraordinary meeting is held if decided by the association meeting, deemed necessary by the board, or requested in writing by at least one-tenth (1/10) of voting members for a specific purpose. The meeting must be held within thirty (30) days from the time the request was submitted to a board member.

At the association’s meetings, each regular member, honorary chairperson, and honorary member has one vote. Supporting members have the right to attend and speak, but not to vote.

Unless otherwise stated in the bylaws, a decision of the meeting is made by a simple majority of votes cast. In the event of a tie, the chairperson’s vote decides, except in elections, where the result is determined by drawing lots.

10. Convening Association Meetings
The board must convene association meetings at least seven (7) days before the meeting, either by letters sent to members, by announcement in a newspaper published in the association's domicile, or via email.

11. Annual General Meetings

The following matters are addressed at the association’s annual general meeting:

Opening of the meeting
Election of the chairperson, secretary, two record reviewers, and, if necessary, two vote counters
Confirmation of the legality and quorum of the meeting
Approval of the agenda
Approval of the action plan, budget, and the amount of membership and joining fees for the next calendar year
Presentation of the financial statement, annual report, and auditors’/operational auditors’ statement
Decision on the approval of the financial statement and discharge from liability for the board and other accountable parties
Election of the chairperson and other members of the board
Election of one or two operational auditors and deputy operational auditors, or one or two auditors and deputy auditors
Handling of other matters specified in the meeting notice

If a member wishes to have a matter addressed at the annual meeting, they must notify the board in writing in sufficient time for it to be included in the meeting invitation.

12. Amendment of Rules and Dissolution of the Association
A decision to amend the rules or dissolve the association must be made at an association meeting by at least a three-fourths (3/4) majority of the votes cast. The meeting notice must state if a rule change or dissolution is to be addressed.

If the association is dissolved, its assets shall be used to promote the association’s purpose in a manner determined by the meeting deciding on the dissolution.
In the event of the association being terminated, its assets shall likewise be used for the same purpose.

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