Article 27: Supporters (Non-Official Advisory Members)
1. The Tajik Council of Australia may accept individuals as “Supporters” or non-official advisory members. These individuals are interested in providing moral, intellectual, or cultural support to the Council but either do not meet the requirements for official membership or have not chosen to pursue it.
2. Supporters of the Council:
• Are exempt from paying membership fees;
• Do not have voting rights in the official meetings of the Council;
• Are not eligible to be elected to official or executive positions within the Council;
• May, however, participate in programs, sessions, and consultative meetings, where they can express their views and suggestions.
3. Admission of individuals as Supporters is carried out by the State Executive Board, with final registration recorded at the Secretariat of the Council. Such individuals may include family members, cultural figures, non-Tajik friends of the Council, or youth under the age of 18.
4. The purpose of defining the Supporter role is to increase voluntary participation, foster intellectual engagement, and strengthen the social and cultural ties of the Council within the Tajik community.
Article 28: Disciplinary Measures (Suspension or Revocation of Membership)
1. The Executive Board, as the official body for disciplinary review, may in specific cases suspend or fully revoke a member’s membership. Such a decision must be made in accordance with the Council’s bylaws, by a majority vote of the Executive Board members, and subsequently ratified by the Council.
2. Circumstances that may lead to suspension or revocation of membership include:
• Clear violation of the Constitution, Charter of Principles, or approved bylaws of the Council;
• Final conviction in recognized Australian courts for criminal offenses, financial misconduct, or actions disruptive to public morality;
• Collaboration with individuals or entities deemed hostile to the national, social, or cultural interests of the Tajik community;
• Deliberate acts to damage the Council’s structure, create internal disruption, or disclose confidential information;
• Unjustified and repeated absence from official Council meetings;
• Submission of an official resignation or the death of the member.
3. Any member whose membership has been suspended or revoked has the right, within 14 working days, to submit a written appeal to the Secretariat of the Council. The final decision shall be announced at the first subsequent session of the Council.
4. All disciplinary measures must be conducted with adherence to ethical principles, respect for human dignity, confidentiality, and proper written documentation. Humiliation, insulting behavior, or politically motivated actions are strictly prohibited in this process.
Article 29: Incentives and Recognitions (Awards and Commendations)
1. The Tajik Council of Australia may, in order to strengthen motivation, promote a culture of appreciation, and encourage social participation, formally recognize and reward members or collaborators who have demonstrated effective, honest, and consistent contributions to the public interests of the Tajik community.
2. The Council’s incentive tools may include:
• Certificates of appreciation, letters of commendation, and honorary acknowledgements;
• The Council’s honorary medal, as the highest symbol of moral gratitude;
• Monetary or supportive rewards for active members, within the approved budget and in compliance with financial transparency principles;
• Public recognition of individuals or legal entities who have contributed philanthropically or in partnership with the Council in cultural, civic, academic, or social domains.
3. The granting of any medal or reward shall be based on the proposal of the Executive Board.
4. The Executive Board may draft and adopt an independent bylaw under the title “Rewards and Incentives”, to regulate the process of granting such recognitions.