STATUTES FOR MUSIK SOM MÖTESPLATS
/MUSIC AS MEETING POINT (MSM)
§1 Purpose
The purpose of Music as meeting point / MSM is to:
- Create a safer space for girls/women and transgender migrants between 10-25
years of age regardless their migrations status
- Make resources accessible for the target group to pursue and develop their
interest in music
● Be a source of empowerment
● Spread our methods, knowledge and experience to other associations,
organisations and actors.
● Enhance the equity from an intersectional perspective within the music
branch
● Raise awareness and knowledge about power structures, democracy and
human rights within the target group.
§2 Goal
The goal of the association is an equal music industry. The association ceases to
exist when this goal is achieved and we are redundant, but at the latest by the
year 2052.
§3 Namn
The name of the association is Music As Meeting point (abbreviation MSM from
the swedish translation Musik Som Mötesplats)
§4 Form
MSM is a non-profit association. MSM is independent towards the state,
municipality and religious, political and private interests. The association is
committed to being as transparent as possible.
§5 The board
Forms of the board:
1. The Board shall consist of a chairperson and at least two (2) members and a
maximum of five (5) ordinary members and 0-3 deputies. The chairperson has
decisive vote.
2. The Board is elected for one year.
3. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) allocates the roles of the chairperson,
treasurer and secretary. Any other positions is decided within the board itself.
4. The board may call an individual as an adjunct member.
5. The Board is the Association's official representatives.
6. The Board is competent to act if all members have been summoned and at
least half are present.
7. The Board distributes within itself the duties that follow the work of the Board.
8. The secretary stores documents and ensures that protocol or meeting notes
are made at all the gatherings of the association.
9. The treasurer is responsible for the association's economy and membership
register
10. The association's signature is signed by the chairperson or treasurer, each
separately
It is in particular the duty of the Board to
11. Be responsible for the continued survival of the association
12. Ensure compliance with the statutes and decisions of the association
13. Execute the decisions made at the AGM
14. Be responsible for and managing the funds of the association
15. Prepare the AGM
16. Approve project applications or such that the association stands behind
The majority of the board members must consist of women or trans persons with
personal experience of migration from non-western countries.
§6 Membership
Member is the one who actively chose to join the association. A member is
entitled to full insight into the business, to be present and to have the right to
speak out and give propositions at member meetings. A member has the right to
vote at membership meetings and the AGM, given that they have become
member of the association at least 14 days before the voting takes place.
Membership fee is determined at the AGM for each financial year.
§7 Exclusion
Member who violates the statutes, values or goals of the association or otherwise
act in opposition to the association's work can be excluded by the board. The
excluded member has the right to both defend themselves individually to the
board as well as appeal against the decision at a member meeting, where the
excluded has the right to vote.
§8 Year of activity and fiscal year
The association's fiscal year comprises 1/1 - 31/12. The Board's working year
comprises the time from one AGM to next year’s AGM. A person is a member
during the year that they by active action has determined to be a member.
§9 Revision
1. The Board of Directors shall provide the auditors with accounts, protocols from
AGM and board meetings as well as other documents that the auditor wishes to
have access to, no later than one month before the AGM.
2. The auditor shall review the management and accounts of the most recent
business and fiscal year and submit an audit report to the Board no later than 14
days before the AGM.
§10 Nomination committee
The nomination committee is elected at the AGM by the members. The elected
nomination committee consists of 2-3 persons, who are to send invitations to the
members 14 days before the AGM is to take place. Their duty is to prepare a
nomination list for the election of the board.
§10 Annual General Meeting
1. The AGM of the association shall be held no later than the first of March
following the latest completed financial year.
2. The Board determines the time and place of the meeting.
3. Notice and agenda shall be announced no later than 14 days before the
AGM to members.
4. Members have the right to vote at the meeting. One member has one vote.
The AGM is decisive with the number of voting members present at the meeting.
At the AGM there are the following cases
1. Roll call and determination of voting rights for the meeting
2. Question whether the Annual General Meeting has been announced
correctly
3. Determination of agenda
4. Election of chairperson and secretary to the AGM
5. The election of the attestant who, as well as the chairman, shall adjust the
protocol and count the votes
6. The annual report of the Board of Directors as well as income/result statement
and balance sheet for the last financial year
7. Auditors' report on the management of the Board for the last fiscal year
8. Question of discharge to the Board
9. Determination of membership fee
10. Election of:
a) The Association Chairperson
b) The Association's Secretary
c) The treasurer of the association
d) 0-3 commissioner
e) 0-3 deputies
f) 2 members of the Nomination Committee
Members have the right to nominate themselves or someone else for the board
at the AGM.
§11 Votation
At the AGM as well as board and member meetings, simple majority applies. In
the case of identical votes, the chairperson's opinion applies, except in personal
elections where the lot is determining.
§12 Change of statutes
To amend these statutes, 2/3 majority is required at two consecutive member
meetings.
§13 Resolution of association
Resolution occurs when there no longer remains interest to operate the
association or when the music industry by the members can be considered
equal, however no later than 2052. Decision on resolution of the association will
be made by 2/3 majority, at two consecutive member meetings. At the last
meeting a decision is made on the allocation of funds. Upon resolution, any
funds will accrue to an organization whose purpose coincides with the one of
the association.