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Governance at FOL

Governance of FOL movement is regulated in accordance with Law No. 03/L-134 on Freedom of Association in Non-Governmental Organizations in the Republic of Kosovo.

Assembly of Members

Assembly of Members is the highest governing body of the organization. It consists of all members of the organization. Assembly of Members has the supreme responsibility for the policies and financial affairs of the organization.
The Assembly of Members has also the following powers: to elect the Executive Director, to choose members of the Advisory Board, to approve the annual financial and narrative reports, to approve the acquisition of certain value and adopt rules of procedure and other acts deemed necessary for the functioning of the organization.
Members Assembly elects from among its members the Chairperson to execute the work of the Assembly of Members. The mandate of the Chairperson is two-years and may be re-elected.
Chairperson of the Assembly is nominated by 1 / 3 of the members of the organization and is elected by a simple majority of the vote of the members of the Assembly. He or she also may be removed by simple majority vote of the Assembly of Members. Removal of the Chairperson may be required by a reason of: violation of statute, code of conduct or whether the Court has been convicted of a criminal offense. 1 / 3 of the members of the Assembly may require removal of the Chairperson. Chairperson of the Assembly of Members is responsible to organize and chair the annual general meetings and extraordinary meetings of Assembly of Members.
Assembly Members will meet at least twice a year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to review and approve the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and programs of the organization for the past year, and plans for assets, the obligations, income, expenses and programs of the organization for next year.

Advisory Board

Advisory Board is established to contribute and support the organization in decision-making process. Board shall always act in accordance with the goals of the organization. Board members may not be a member of the Assembly of Members or employees in the organization. Members of the Board have a three years term. The Board is represented and managed by the Chairperson who shall be proposed by 1 / 3 of board members and elected by simple majority vote of the members of the Board.
The Board provides advice and support for a wide range of issues relevant to FOL. These issues include areas such as: project-proposals, partnership agreements, public relations, in particular provide advice on public stance that FOL will take, advice on financial matters of the organization and advice on strategic planning process.
The Board regularly meets four times per year. Board meetings are invited and directed by the Chairperson of the Board with the support of the Executive Director. Board Decisions taken by simple majority vote of members.
Board members are not compensated for their commitment to the Board. Compensation for board members is made only for the purpose of attending the meetings this includes and is limited to: travel expenses, meals and accommodation. Each Board member should abstain in the vote to make decisions or to any matter in which he or she has personal or economic interest.

Executive Director

Executive Director of the Movement FOL is representative of the organization and in accordance with this statute shall act on behalf of the organization. The mandate of the Executive Director is two (2) years term with reelection to consecutive terms. Executive Director is elected by the Assembly of Members by a majority vote of members. The term may cease: in case of death, resignation or removal and/or the election of new director.
Powers and Responsibilities of the Executive Director are: Organization of work, overall management of the organization and is responsible for employment in the organization. To sign agreements for the benefit of the organization, To nominate and elect representatives, to determine the powers and duties of staff.
Executive Director proposes to the Assembly Members for approval the first members of the Advisory Board. Proposal of new members to the Board are done by the Board through a written request for approval to the Assembly. Executive Director is committed to support the functionality of the Advisory Board. Executive Director in cooperation with the Financial Manager and Program Manager presents its Annual Financial and Narrative Report, and report on the assets of the organization to Advisory Board for confirmation and then for final approval in the Assembly of Members.

Officers and Civil

If necessary, the Executive Director will hire through the institution of competition or directly appoint or hire officers to take over the daily tasks of the organization. The duration of their employment should be determined through contract by the Executive Director.
Officers will be employed under written an agreement which details all income and other benefits that should be paid to these officials. All payments must be reasonable and must be paid only for work performed in the organization. Labor agreements, contracts and all other agreements are signed by the Executive Director.
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