Clinical Biostatistics Association
Charter
This English page is provided for international accessibility and summarises every article of the Charter. It is not a certified legal translation. In all legal and administrative matters, the original Turkish Charter available for download is authoritative.
Name, Abbreviation, Headquarters, Field of Activity and Branches
The Association is named the Clinical Biostatistics Association, abbreviated as KlinBiS. Its headquarters are in Mersin, Türkiye. It operates nationally and internationally in the scientific and professional field of clinical biostatistics and does not establish branches under the current charter.
Purpose of the Association
KlinBiS aims to advance clinical biostatistics, strengthen methodological quality throughout clinical research, improve education and professional competence, and contribute to nationally and internationally aligned scientific standards.
Activities and Methods for Achieving the Purpose
The Association may conduct education, research, meetings, congresses, publications, guideline and standards development, scientific collaboration, working groups, quality assurance activities and other lawful initiatives consistent with its purpose.
Full Membership, Eligibility and Membership Procedures
Natural persons who meet the legal and professional requirements, accept the charter and support the Association's purpose may apply for full membership. Applications are reviewed and decided by the Executive Board in accordance with applicable legislation.
Rights, Equality and Obligations of Members
Members have equal rights, may participate in the General Assembly in accordance with the charter, and are expected to comply with decisions, fulfil financial obligations and uphold scientific, ethical and institutional principles.
Withdrawal from Membership
Every member may withdraw by submitting written notice. Withdrawal does not remove obligations accrued before the effective date of resignation.
Automatic Termination and Expulsion
Membership may end automatically or by Executive Board decision in legally and institutionally defined circumstances, including loss of eligibility, persistent non-payment, serious breach of the charter or conduct incompatible with the Association's scientific and ethical principles.
Scientific Network, Advisory Roles and Honorary Titles
The Association may establish a Scientific Network and engage advisers or confer honorary titles. These roles do not create membership, voting rights or administrative authority unless separately established under the charter.
Mandatory Bodies of the Association
The mandatory bodies are the General Assembly, Executive Board and Audit Board. Additional scientific and administrative structures may be established provided that the powers of mandatory bodies are not transferred.
Composition and Meeting Schedule of the General Assembly
The General Assembly consists of members entitled to participate and convenes at the intervals and under the conditions specified by law and the charter, including extraordinary meetings when required.
Call and Procedure for General Assembly Meetings
Members are notified of the date, time, venue and agenda in accordance with applicable law. Attendance, quorum, postponement and meeting procedures follow the charter and relevant legislation.
Voting and Decision-Making at the General Assembly
Each eligible member has one vote and exercises it personally. Decisions are generally taken by a majority of participating members, subject to the enhanced quorums required for charter amendments and dissolution.
Duties and Powers of the General Assembly
The General Assembly elects the Association's bodies, reviews reports and budgets, determines strategic and financial matters, decides on charter amendments and dissolution, and exercises all other powers assigned by law and the charter.
Composition, Allocation of Duties and Working Procedure of the Executive Board
The Executive Board is elected by the General Assembly with principal and alternate members. It assigns executive responsibilities, convenes regularly and records its decisions in accordance with the charter.
Duties and Powers of the Executive Board
The Executive Board represents and administers the Association, implements General Assembly decisions, manages income and expenditure, prepares budgets and reports, evaluates membership applications and establishes authorised scientific and working structures.
Composition, Duties and Powers of the Audit Board
The Audit Board is elected by the General Assembly and independently examines whether activities, accounts and records comply with the charter, General Assembly decisions and applicable legislation, reporting its findings as required.
Scientific Boards, Education, Competency and Accreditation Board, and Working Groups
Scientific boards and working groups support the Association's mission in education, competency, accreditation, standards and research. Their composition, terms of reference, impartiality and reporting arrangements are defined under the authority of the competent Association bodies.
Separation of Scientific Collaboration, Organisation and Financial Responsibility
Scientific decision-making is separated from operational, organisational and financial support. Any collaboration must safeguard independence, transparency, conflict-of-interest management and the Association's authority over scientific content.
Sources of Income and Membership Fees
Income may include membership fees, donations, grants, event and publication income, permitted commercial or collaborative revenue and other lawful sources. Fees and collection principles are determined under the charter and General Assembly decisions.
Bookkeeping Principles and Required Records
The Association maintains legally required books, registers, financial records and supporting documents under the applicable accounting method and retention rules.
Income and Expenditure Transactions, Declarations and Notifications
All income and expenditure must be documented through lawful instruments. Annual declarations and mandatory notifications are submitted to the competent authorities within statutory periods.
Internal Audit
Internal audit may be carried out by the General Assembly, Executive Board, Audit Board or independent professionals, without limiting the mandatory oversight responsibilities assigned by law.
Borrowing Procedure
The Association may borrow when necessary to pursue its purpose, provided that the decision, limits and repayment conditions protect financial sustainability and comply with the powers established by the charter.
Amendment of the Charter
Amendments are considered by the General Assembly following the required notice, meeting and decision quorums. Approved amendments are reported and registered as required by law.
Dissolution and Liquidation of Assets
Dissolution requires the enhanced General Assembly quorum prescribed by law. Following settlement of liabilities, remaining assets are transferred to the organisation determined in accordance with the charter and the General Assembly decision.
Absence of a Governing Provision
Matters not regulated by the charter are governed by the Turkish Civil Code, Associations Law, related legislation and the lawful decisions of the Association's competent bodies.
Provisional Article 1 — Interim Executive Board and First General Assembly
The provisional article identifies the interim Executive Board responsible for completing establishment procedures and convening the first General Assembly within the legally required period.