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Fair hearing
Prior to any exclusion from the association, the member in question is entitled to a fair hearing, i.e. they will be given the opportunity to express their view. A fair hearing ...
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Falsification of documents
If a document of legally significant content is altered or misrepresented, this may be criminal forgery or false certification. Changing the minutes without the consent of the p...
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Family members
Associations may stipulate reduced contributions for families in their articles of association and determine that each family shall have a certain number of votes.
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Federation
An association with different sections or sub-units is often called federation. The umbrella organisation (central federation) consists of several associations or sections. Fede...
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Financial auditing
Audit, auditors
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Financial authority
The articles of association and, if applicable, the commercial register entry indicate the authorised signatories among committee members. In addition, the rules of operation sh...
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Financial statements
The financial statements are prepared as per the end of the association’s business year. They include an income statement and a balance sheet. If provided for by law or the arti...
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Flag
The flag is a time-honoured club emblem which promotes the members’ identification with an association. Flags have a long tradition especially in sport clubs and music associati...
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Foreign nationals
The freedom of association also applies to persons who do not have a Swiss passport, i.e. they are allowed to join associations and set up associations. Associations provide gre...
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Formal error
A formal error exists, for instance, if not all members receive an invitation to the general meeting or if an invitation indicates an incorrect date or place. Formal errors can ...
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Foundation
Like associations, foundations are legal entities. They often provide funds for charitable institutions. They are governed by the Civil Code (CC) in Articles 80 to 89bis. Founda...
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Foundation directory
Many foundations manage large fortunes and fund targeted projects within the scope of their purpose. The foundation directory shows which foundations are suitable for which fund...
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Foundation meeting
Founding an association
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Founding an association
The basis for the foundation of an association is the intention of several persons to choose the organisational form of an association to achieve a common goal. In order to esta...
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Founding minutes
The founding minutes provide information about the persons present at the foundation meeting and the founding act, i.e. the decision to jointly establish an association. It conf...
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Free membership
Members may be exempted from paying membership fees, for instance, because they are contributing or have contributed a lot to the association or because it is an honour for the ...
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Freedom of assembly
The freedom of assembly is a fundamental right which is guaranteed in Article 22 of the Federal Constitution (FC). It contains the right to organise meetings and to participate ...
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Freedom of association
There is a constitutionally guaranteed right to join together in associations. Article 23 of the Federal Constitution (FC) reads: “Freedom of association is guaranteed. Every pe...
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Freedom of opinion
The freedom to form an opinion and to express one’s opinion belong to the fundamental rights also in the context of associations. These freedoms may not be restricted, but they ...
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Function
The responsibilities that are distributed to different members of the committee, such as chairperson, secretariat (administration, minutes), treasury, finances, public relations...
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Functional description / function diagram
Where several individuals join together to pursue a common goal, it is useful to clarify responsibilities and competencies. This object can be accomplished by means of a functio...
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Functional specifications
The tasks, competencies and duties of a committee function or of employees are set up in the functional specifications.
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Funding applications
Most foundations or government agencies have deadlines for funding applications or applications for subsidies. It is worth noting down these deadlines in the annual planning and...
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Funding association
Associations that support an institution with financial and other resources are called funding associations. Their purpose is to provide a legal framework and suitable bases for...
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Funding obligation
The articles of association can state that in addition to the membership fees, members have to inject money into the association in case the funds are insufficient to cover the ...
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Fundraising
Fundraising is an important and demanding task for many associations, closely connected with public relations. Some associations have a separate function within the committee th...
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Fundraising campaigns
Fundraising campaigns are being conducted to obtain funds. In this context, associations address potential donors directly or reach out to an extensive group of potential donors...