500 Keywords
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Value added tax
If sales of more than CHF 100,000 are achieved, associations are also subject to value-added tax. (For voluntarily run sports and cultural associations and non-profit organisati...
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Vereinsmeier (overcommitted club member)
“Vereinsmeier” is the German name, often used disparagingly, for people who are strongly involved in one or more associations and know the association’s life inside and out. The...
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Vereinsweg
A book with that title provides practical tips for a successful collaboration between associations and municipalities to shape the future together.
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Vice chair
The deputy of the chairperson is called vice chair. The vice chair can be set up as a separate function with special tasks or as a deputy function active only in the absence of ...
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Violations of the articles of association
If a decision of the committee or the general meeting violates the articles of association, this decision may be challenged within one month. Those who have approved the respect...
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Virtual meeting
Online meeting
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vitamin B
The vitamin B competence center supports the unpaid work of committee members by providing practical training programmes, expert advice, specific information and networking oppo...
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Void resolutions
Resolutions are void if they drastically contradict the legal or statutory provisions. If, for instance, a new committee is elected although the end of the designated term of of...
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Volunteer work
Volunteer work is done apart from professional activities, usually free of charge and for a good cause. Such work can be done within an organisation (formal volunteer work) or o...
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Vote counters
In order to determine the quorum and the majority in the general meeting vote counters are selected at the beginning of the meeting.
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Voting
Participation in voting is a fundamental right held by members of an association. To be able to exercise this right, members shall be invited to the general meeting in due time....
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Voting by secret ballot
For special issues, a secret ballot can be held in the general meeting. Either this approach is provided for in the articles of association or it can be requested in a procedura...
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Voting rights
All members present at a meeting are entitled to vote (unless the articles of association allow only limited or no voting rights for individual member categories). They are allo...