Article 8: Organizational Structure of the Council
The Tajik Council of Australia has an elective, coordinated organizational structure, based on the principle of relative centralization, and is organized as follows:
Article 9: Structural Bodies of the Tajik Council of Australia
The fundamental bodies of the Tajik Council of Australia are defined as follows:
1. Ordinary Members of the Council
All individuals who have been accepted as official members and possess rights, responsibilities, and authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
2. Founding Members
Persons who played an active and significant role in the establishment of the Council, the drafting of the Constitution, and the founding of the Council’s central structure in Australia, particularly in the State of Victoria.
These members hold an advisory and guiding role in preserving the founding spirit of the Council.
3. General Assembly
The highest decision-making authority of the Council, composed of all members eligible to vote, convening regularly in annual or extraordinary public meetings.
4. Council of Experts
The elected body of the Council, consisting of founding members, executive members, and committee members, responsible for drafting overall policies and exercising general oversight.
5. Executive Board
The executive organ of the Council, responsible for implementing the decisions of the Council of Experts, managing programs, and overseeing administrative affairs of the Council throughout Australia.
6. Specialised Committees and Relevant Officers
Specialised working committees in fields such as culture, language, media, youth, public relations, finance, legal affairs, and other essential areas, administered by elected members and tasked with carrying out the Council’s missions.
Article 10: Members and Membership Benefits
Official members of the Tajik Council of Australia are entitled to the following rights and benefits:
1. The right to participate in the official meetings of the Council and to take part in collective decision-making.
2. The right to express opinions, provide constructive criticism, and submit proposals and initiatives regarding all matters related to the Council’s activities.
3. The right to vote, to be elected, and to hold key positions within the Council, provided the conditions set forth in this Constitution and the Council’s internal regulations are met.
4. The right to benefit from the material and moral advantages of the Council, within the scope of available resources and capacities.
5. The right to formal recognition and appreciation for active, committed, and dedicated members through the awarding of certificates of appreciation, letters of recommendation, or other forms of acknowledgment, based on performance evaluations conducted by the Executive Board or relevant committees.