Article 30: Financial Resources and Expenditures of the Council

1. Sources of Financial Resources
The Council’s financial resources at various levels shall be derived from the organizations Monthly membership fees;
• Voluntary contributions from individuals and entities, including businesspersons, civic institutions, cultural organizations, and charitable bodies;
• Potential support from governmental, cultural, civic, or international institutions, provided such support complies with the laws of Australia, particularly those of the State of Victoria.

2. Financial Independence and Accountability
• The State-level Tajik Council of Victoria shall be financially independent and accountable to its State General Assembly.

3. Council Bank Account
• The Tajik Council of Australia must establish an official bank account in the name of the institution;
• All deposits and expenditures shall be used exclusively for the Council’s objectives, approved programs, and established financial frameworks;
• Unnecessary, personal, or unofficial expenditures without the Council’s authorization are strictly prohibited.

4. Financial Reporting and Transparency
• The Council is obligated to present quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports to the General Assembly;
• The Finance Committee shall be responsible for recording, classifying, analyzing, and documenting all financial data;
• All financial reports must be prepared in accordance with legal accounting principles and the requirements of Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Article 31: Coalition and Cooperation with Other Institutions

1. The Tajik Council of Australia may enter into cooperation or coalition agreements with social, cultural, educational, civic, or charitable organizations at the state, national, or international level, either on a thematic or temporary basis, provided that all such collaborations and activities are carried out in accordance with the following principles and within the framework of this Constitution:
• The interests of the Tajik community, both within and outside of Australia, are safeguarded;
• The principles, values, and independence of the Council remain intact;
• The Council shall refrain from any cooperation that undermines the dignity of its members, compromises political neutrality, or threatens structural independence.

2. Decision-Making Process for Coalition or Cooperation:
• Any proposal for cooperation must be reviewed by the Executive Board and submitted to the Council;
• The final decision shall be made by a majority vote of the members of the Executive Board of the Tajiks Council of Australia;
• Upon approval, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) or cooperation agreement shall be formally recorded and communicated to the members.

Article 32: Possibility of Forming a National Federation

1. Should the Tajik Council of Australia decide to expand its activities to the national level, the General Assembly may, with the approval of at least two-thirds (⅔) of members present, authorize the establishment of a “Federation of Tajiks of Australia.”

2. This Article shall only be enforceable if at least three states, including Victoria, have formally registered their respective Tajik Councils, commenced regular operations, and each has no fewer than fifty (50) active individual members.

3. Upon legal registration, the Federation shall operate in accordance with the relevant laws (including the Corporations Act 2001 or other applicable state and federal laws) and within the provisions of this Constitution.

4. Until the above conditions are met, this Article shall remain a provisionary clause and shall not affect the current structure and operations of the Tajik Council of Australia:

5. Proposed Organs of the Federation:
• Federal General Assembly, composed of representatives from each state (three from each): one member of the Council of Experts, the Chairperson of the Executive Board, and one founding member representing the founders and safeguarding the principles and values;
• Federal High Council (Board of Directors), elected by the Federal General Assembly, responsible for national-level management and policy-making;
• Federal Executive Committee, responsible for implementing resolutions, coordinating state councils, and engaging with national institutions.