Payvand

1. GENERAL REGULATIONS

1.1 The International Forum of Persian Speakers (hereafter Payvand) is an international, independent and non-governmental organisation which has been created in response to the shared historical and cultural values and traditions of the Persian speakers of the world with the intention of fostering and strengthening their friendly relations.

1.2 Payvand’s activities are governed by the International Cultural Laws of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, International Bill of Human Right, other internationally accepted agreements, respect for the laws of countries involved and the present Constitution.

1.3 Payvand respect all human values, decent beliefs and support activities that foster freedom, democracy, social justice and international peace.

1.4 Payvand, within the approved regulations, support the rights of the Persian speaking peoples independent of their faith, religion, political, national or regional interests.

1.5 Payvand, with respect to national and international events that influence the destiny of Persian speakers of the world, cannot remain silent and will voice its concern and opposition to prejudice, despotism and inflaming animosity between nations and countries.

1.6 Activities of Payvand will commence after the registration of this document with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan.

1.7 Payvand is an incorporated entity with its seal, logo and stamp and is located at: No 1/107, Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 Payvand’s objective is to create an encouraging atmosphere and a viable circumstance for the enhancement of a multi-facet cultural, scientific, economical and commercial relation between all Persian, Dari and Tajiki speakers within and outside Tajikistan.

2.2 In fulfilment of its objectives, Payvand foster humanistic values, encourage the creation of historical and civil monuments that relate to Persian speaking people and celebrate the historical events such as birth-days and calendar events related to the outstanding personalities in the field of art and science and organise symposiums, exhibitions, conferences and international congresses.

2.3 In fulfilment of its objectives, Payvand will cooperate with social organisations, statutory or non statutory and cultural organisations similar to itself, through out the world.

2.4 To encourage the teaching of the Persian language, both within and outside Tajikistan, Payvand will embark on assisting schools and cultural institutions involved and in fulfilment of this objective an especial trust fund will be established.

2.5 In fulfilment of its objective with respect to introducing Tajikistan, its people and its cultural heritage to the world, Payvand will embark on the publication of Persian newspapers, magazines, literary anthologies, scientific and popular papers and dissertations.

2.6 To expand relations and increase cooperation with other cultural and scientific agencies, Payvand will embark on despatching and receiving delegates to and from other countries.

2.7 In the field of scientific research, investigation of the share of Iranian People in the advancement of human culture and knowledge, Payvand will cooperate with other cultural and research centres through out the world.

2.8 By publishing the outstanding historical and cultural heritage of Persian materials and cooperation with international agencies such as UNESCO, Payvand will facilitate the teaching of ancestral alphabet and the publicity of Persian language.

3. LEGAL STATUS

3.1 Payvand is governed by the Laws and Regulations of the Republic of Tajikistan.

3.2 In fulfilment of its objectives Payvand can:

• Publicise its activities without any restriction.
• Organise meetings, exhibitions and peaceful demonstration.
• Publish newspapers and in accordance with the Law of country, embark on publication activities.
• In response to the dominant problems in the society, embark on placing appeals and forwarding its suggestion to the relevant governmental institutions.
• Uphold the articles mentioned in this document and other legal documents concerning other forms of Independent Associations, with vigour and enthusiasm.
• Within its constitutional rights, take good care of its property and liquid assets and have the power to open Bank Accounts, both in the form of domestic and foreign currencies.
• Raise funds; embark upon fund raising activities such as creating trust funds, creating factories and production lines, commercial enterprises, both within and outside of Tajikistan.

3.3 PAYVAND IS OBLIGED TO:

• Adhere and abide to the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, any relevant international document that Tajikistan is a signatory of, and the articles of the present constitution.
• Register annually with the Official Registrar of the Associations and report the addresses of the Management Committee and the place in which meetings of the Association are taking place.
• Abide to the request of Official Registrar of the Associations and report any agreement that takes place between Payvand and other Associations with similar interests. Such a report should include the name and address of the Management Committee of the Associations concerned.

4. MEMBERS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Membership of the Society includes group membership, individuals and honorary members.

4.2 Group members are the employees of various cultural and academic governmental institutions, associations, factories and companies within the Republic of Tajikistan.

4.3 Individual can be accepted as members provided they are at least 18 years of age and accept the Constitution of the Society.

4.4 Honorary members are dignitaries and well known members of the society, scholars, artists, scientist, both within and outside Tajikistan who contribute genuinely to the fostering of friendship, cultural relations, expanding cooperation between Tajiks and Tajik compatriots and Persian speaking people. Such members will be honoured by conferring Honorary Diplomas and Medals. Such members can participate in all the functions of the Society. Such a membership is awarded only by Payvand’s Executive Committee.

4.5 Acceptance of Payvand’s membership is not obligatory.

4.6 Members have the right to:

• Participate in consultancy meetings, conferences and all other meetings of the Society.
• Express their opinions with respect to Society’s activities and propose suggestions.
• Propose someone or themselves to act as a member of the Management Committee.
• Protest or resign from the Society.
• Have a complete knowledge of all aspects of Society’s activity.

5. OFFICIAL POSITIONS

5.1 Official Positions of Payvand Society are as follows:

• General Assembly (Forum)
• Chairperson
• Council
• Executive Committee
• Inspectorate’s Commission

5-2 General Assembly (forum) is the highest legislative body of Payvand which takes place once every three years. Its participants are group members, individual and honorary members. Delegates despatched from other cultural and scientific agencies from within and outside Tajikistan. General Assembly will only takes place when two third of the members are present. Necessary measures for holding General Assembly will be proposed by the Council.

5.3 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CAN

• Amend the constitution, add or delete articles,
• Determine direction for Society’s activities,
• Appoint chairperson, deputies, members of the council, and inspectorate’s commission.
• Deliberate on Council’s reports and accounts of the inspectorate’s commission.
• Dissolve Payvand and discontinue its activities.

5.4 In exceptional cases, the Council can arrange for an extra-ordinary meeting of the General Assembly.

5.5 Overall management of Payvand is the duty of its chairperson who at the same time is the head of the Payvand’s Council. His first deputy would be the director of the Executive Committee.

5.6 In between the two meetings of the General Assembly, Payvand’s Council will manage the affairs of the Society. Members of the Council, from among the members, and their number will be decided by the General Assembly (Forum).

5.7 Payvand’s Council should meet at least once a year.

5.8 Payvand’s Council has the authority to:

• Supervise the management of various contracts and fulfilment of the objectives set by the General Assembly.
• Appointment of the members of the Executive Committee.
• Appraisal and supervision of the accounts.
• Investigate the necessity and call for ordinary or extra-ordinary meeting of the General Assembly.

5.9 The Executive Committee and its members are appointed by the Payvand’s Council and they meet once every three months.

5.10 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO:

• Supervise the income and expenditure of the Society.
• Plan the annual and projected activities of the Society and submit it for the deliberation of the Payvand’s Council.
• Ensure that the approved programmes of the General Assembly and Payvand’s Council are carried out.
• Accept new members.
• Deliberate and execute programmes, of service or commercial nature for the benefit of Payvand.
• Appoint or dismiss employees of the Executive Committee.
• Make decision with respect to the salary and benefits of the employees of the Executive Committee.

5.11 The executive Committee has the authority to form, from among the outstanding scholars, the ‘Assembly of Scholars’ to assist in the matters related to the organisation of international symposiums, seminars and appreciation of the services of great personalities.
5.12 The Executive Committee would consider a percentage of the money raised by various institutions or personals engaged in fund raising, payable to them as reward or appreciation of their service.

5.13 THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL:

• Act as deputy of the first deputy of the Chairperson of the Payvand Society.
• Act as the representative of the Society in various meetings.
• Appoint and dismiss employees of the executive Committee.
• Report the activities of the Society to the Council.
• Act as the protector of Payvand’s assets and incomes.
• Will sign the official documents of the Payvand.

6. INSPECTRATE’S COMMISSION

6.1 The Inspectorate’s Commission, consisting of a Manager and two members, will be elected in the General Assembly by open vote. Duration of their office is three years. Every year, the inspectorate’s commission will audit the accounts of the Society and to satisfy itself of the accuracy of the accounts, they may demand proofs for expenditures.

7. ASSETS

7.1 Payvand can possess real and liquid assets and an unrestricted budget. Possess Bank Accounts, both with local and foreign currencies, within and outside Tajikistan. Enter into commercial transaction and manage its own income.

7.2 Payvand’s income may consist of charitable institution’s grants, membership fees and donations from members and well wishers. Payvand may also embark upon creating income generating acts such as publication of books, commercial enterprises, organising exhibitions, sport events, concerts and other money generating activities which may not have any legal restrictions.

8. AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION

8.1 Any amendment, change, addition or deletion of the articles of the constitution, within the accepted regulations, will be carried out at the General Assembly.

9. DISSOLUTION

9.1 Dissolution and discontinuation of the activities of the Payvand, in conformity with the Laws of the Republic of Tajikistan, will be carried out by the General Assembly. This may happen when two third of the members vote in favour of dissolution. The General Assembly will appoint a commission, with the necessary guidelines, to carry out dissolution and dispersal of the assets.