Article 23: Duties and Powers of the Supervisory and Review Board

The Supervisory and Review Board, as the official oversight arm of the Executive Board, is responsible for evaluating and analyzing the performance of the Council’s institutions within the framework of this Constitution. The Board holds the following duties and powers:

1. Direct Oversight:
Supervising the financial and executive activities of all subordinate bodies of the Council, including:
1. Members of the Executive Board;
2. Specialized Committees;
3. State Branches;
4. Regional Branches.

2. Auditing and Document Analysis:
Reviewing, auditing, and analyzing all financial and accounting documents of the Council, including:
1. Annual budgets;
2. Income and expenditure reports;
3. Official contracts;
4. Financial and humanitarian contributions.

3. Reporting and Corrective Recommendations:
Providing regular, written analytical reports to the Executive Board on:
1. The status of financial performance;
2. Compliance with bylaws and resolutions;
3. Recommendations for corrective action in cases of administrative or ethical violations.

4. Handling Complaints:
Receiving, reviewing, and analyzing complaints or official reports from members regarding:
1. Misuse of resources;
2. Executive misconduct;
3. Deviation from the Council’s principles and objectives.
These reviews must be conducted with impartiality, confidentiality, and full independence.

5. Preventive Actions:
In cases where violations are proven, the Board may:
1. Issue an official warning;
2. Recommend immediate corrective measures;
3. Propose the suspension of activities of the violating body to the Executive Board.
All actions are subject to the formal approval of the Executive Board.

6. Participation in Meetings:
A representative of the Supervisory Board may attend official sessions of the Executive Board or the General Assembly and provide specialized and consultative opinions, but shall not hold executive voting rights.

7. Core Purpose and Mission:
The primary mission of this Board is to ensure transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity of the Council at all levels, with the aim of building organizational and public trust among the members and the Tajik community in Australia.

Article 24: Working Committees of the Tajik Council of Australia

1. In order to achieve the objectives of this Constitution and to implement specialized programs, the Tajik Council of Australia may, as necessary, establish subsidiary working committees.

2.⁠ ⁠The proposed committees of the Council may include, but are not limited to:
• Finance and Procurement Committee;
• Cultural Committee;
• Social Committee;
• Sports and Youth Affairs Committee;
• Women’s Committee.

The Executive Board may establish or merge additional committees as necessary.

3. Composition and Method of Election:
Each committee shall be formed from among volunteers who are either specialists or interested members in the relevant field.
The head of each committee shall be elected by direct vote of the members of that committee for a two-year term, under the supervision of the Executive Board of the Tajiks Council of Australia.

4. Scope of Independence and Responsibility:
Committees shall operate with executive independence within their respective domains, provided their activities remain within the framework of the Council’s overall resolutions and policies. They remain accountable to the Executive Board of the Tajik Council of Australia.

5. Terms of Reference:
For each committee, a formal written “Terms of Reference” shall be prepared. This document shall be drafted in consultation with committee members, developed by the Cultural Committee, and finalized through approval by the Executive Board.

6. Legal Clause:
All activities, elections, and operations of committees must comply with the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic).