CHARTER OF THE POLITICAL PARTY «ӘДІЛЕТ»

This Charter is a working draft and shall be approved by the founding Congress of the Party in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It defines the legal status, goals and objectives of the Party, the terms and procedures for membership, the structure and competences of the governing bodies, the sources of property formation, and other matters relating to the activities of the Party.

Article 1. General Provisions

1.1. The political party «Әділет» (hereinafter — the Party) is a voluntary association of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, established on the basis of shared political interests and convictions for the purpose of participation in the political life of society.

1.2. The Party carries out its activities throughout the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Political Parties", other regulatory legal acts, and this Charter.

1.3. The Party is a legal entity from the moment of its state registration, maintains an independent balance sheet, and has a seal, emblem, flag, and other attributes approved in accordance with the established procedure.

1.4. The activities of the Party are based on the principles of voluntariness, equality of members, self-governance, legality, transparency, and the elective nature of the governing bodies.

1.5. Full name: Political Party «Әділет». Abbreviated name: Party «Әділет».

Article 2. Goals and Objectives of the Party

2.1. The primary goal of the Party is participation in the political life of society, the formation and expression of the political will of citizens, and the promotion of the values of Justice, Patriotism, Responsibility, Diligence, and Progress.

2.2. In pursuit of its statutory goals, the Party fulfils the following objectives: participation in elections to the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and maslikhats; representation and protection of the lawful interests of citizens in governmental bodies; development and promotion of legislative initiatives; engagement of citizens in the discussion and adoption of socially significant decisions; development of the institutions of representative democracy and the rule of law.

2.3. The Party conducts its activities in a transparent manner, informing society of its programme goals and decisions adopted.

Article 3. Party Membership

3.1. Any citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan who has reached the age of eighteen, shares the goals and objectives of the Party, and recognises this Charter and the Programme may become a member of the Party.

3.2. Admission to membership of the Party shall be carried out on a voluntary and individual basis upon a written application, including one submitted in electronic form with identity verification (electronic digital signature). A citizen may not simultaneously be a member of more than one political party.

3.3. A member of the Party shall have the right to: elect and be elected to the governing and supervisory bodies of the Party; participate in events and discussions on any matters relating to the activities of the Party; submit proposals and initiatives; receive information on the activities of the Party and its bodies; and freely withdraw from the Party.

3.4. A member of the Party shall be obliged to: observe the Charter and comply with the decisions of the governing bodies adopted within the scope of their competence; pay membership dues; refrain from actions that discredit the Party; and contribute to the achievement of its goals.

3.5. Membership in the Party shall be terminated upon voluntary withdrawal, expulsion for violation of the Charter, or on other grounds provided for by legislation. The register of Party members shall be maintained in compliance with the legislation on personal data.

Article 4. Organisational Structure

4.1. The Party is organised on a territorial basis. Its structure comprises primary, district (city), and regional organisations operating on the basis of this Charter.

4.2. The supreme governing body of the Party is the Congress. Between Congresses, the ongoing management of the Party's activities is exercised by the Political Council. The Chairman of the Party is the permanent sole executive officer.

4.3. Oversight of the financial and economic activities of the Party shall be exercised by the Audit Commission.

Article 5. Party Congress

5.1. The Congress is the supreme governing body of the Party and shall be convened at least once every four years. An extraordinary Congress may be convened by decision of the Political Council or upon the request of not less than one third of the regional organisations.

5.2. The exclusive competence of the Congress shall include: adoption of the Charter and Programme of the Party, and the introduction of amendments and additions thereto; election of the Chairman of the Party, members of the Political Council, and the Audit Commission; determination of priority areas of activity; and adoption of decisions on reorganisation and dissolution of the Party.

5.3. The Congress shall be quorate when more than half of the elected delegates participate in its proceedings. Decisions shall be adopted by a majority of votes of the delegates present, unless otherwise provided by this Charter.

Article 6. Political Council

6.1. The Political Council is the permanent collegiate governing body of the Party, exercising management of its activities between Congresses and accountable to the Congress.

6.2. The competence of the Political Council shall include: organising the implementation of the Programme and decisions of the Congress; approving current plans and the budget; coordinating the activities of regional organisations; nominating candidates for deputy mandates in accordance with the procedure established by law; and adopting decisions on other matters not attributed to the exclusive competence of the Congress.

6.3. Meetings of the Political Council shall be held as required, but not less than once per quarter, and shall be quorate when more than half of its members are present.

Article 7. Chairman of the Party

7.1. The Chairman of the Party shall be elected by the Congress, shall exercise overall management of the activities of the Party, and shall represent it in relations with state bodies, organisations, and citizens without a power of attorney.

7.2. The Chairman shall convene and preside over meetings of the Political Council, sign Party documents, conclude transactions and dispose of Party funds within the scope of his or her authority, and exercise such other powers as are not attributed to the competence of the Congress or the Political Council.

Article 8. Audit Commission

8.1. The Audit Commission shall exercise oversight of the financial and economic activities of the Party and compliance with this Charter.

8.2. The Audit Commission shall conduct an audit at least once per year and shall report its findings to the Congress. Members of the Audit Commission may not simultaneously serve in any other governing body of the Party.

Article 9. Regional and Primary Organisations

9.1. Regional (oblast) and primary organisations shall be established on a territorial basis and shall carry out their activities in accordance with this Charter and the decisions of the governing bodies of the Party.

9.2. A regional organisation shall be headed by a branch coordinator. Primary organisations shall be formed at the place of residence or employment of Party members and shall ensure direct engagement between the Party and citizens.

Article 10. Property and Assets of the Party

10.1. The sources of formation of the property and assets of the Party shall be: admission fees and membership dues; voluntary donations from citizens and organisations of the Republic of Kazakhstan; proceeds from events conducted in accordance with the statutory goals; and other receipts not prohibited by legislation.

10.2. Financing of the Party from sources prohibited by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including from foreign sources, shall not be permitted.

10.3. The Party shall maintain accounting records of income and expenditure, and shall prepare and publish financial statements in the manner established by legislation.

Article 11. Records, Reporting, and Data Protection

11.1. The Party shall maintain a register of its members in compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on personal data and their protection.

11.2. Individual identification numbers and other personal data of Party members shall be stored in a secure manner, processed exclusively for statutory purposes, and shall not be disclosed to third parties, except in cases provided for by law.

Article 12. Amendment of the Charter, Reorganisation, and Dissolution

12.1. Amendments and additions to this Charter shall be made by decision of the Congress and shall be subject to state registration (recording) in accordance with the procedure established by law.

12.2. Reorganisation and dissolution of the Party shall be carried out by decision of the Congress or on the grounds and in the manner provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Upon dissolution, property remaining after satisfaction of creditors' claims shall be directed towards statutory purposes.

12.3. This Charter shall enter into force from the moment of state registration of the Party.