The DBS Patients Association (BeyPilDer), founded in 2014 by Parkinson’s patients who have undergone deep brain stimulation surgery and their families, aims to raise awareness among patients and their families about the possibility of treating movement disorders, particularly Parkinson’s,

Generalized Dystonia, and other movement disorders, with deep brain stimulation. The association aims to educate the society, patients, and their families about movement disorders, attract public interest to these issues, and increase public awareness. It was established as a common address where individuals can socialize through various workshop activities. Since its establishment, the association has been working towards these goals.

BeyPilDer invites everyone who has undergone deep brain stimulation surgery to become part of their family. They provide free education meetings and seminars led by expert physicians to help the community gain knowledge and expertise in fighting against Parkinson’s and movement disorders, as well as in nutrition, physical therapy, exercise, etc.

The association also aims to support movement disorder patients in physiotherapy, walking, balance, and speech exercises for problems that cannot be treated through medical treatment such as walking difficulties, balance issues, speech problems, and sleep disorders. They aim to ensure that these patients receive the necessary treatment.

The association continues its efforts to demonstrate that patients who were dependent on others for tasks such as tying their shoes or buttoning their shirts before deep brain stimulation surgery have regained their old healthy days and regained their social lives through “Deep Brain Stimulation”; treatment. They aim to provide hope to other patients suffering from this disease.

DBS PATIENTS ASSOCIATION REGULATIONS

Date: 01.10.2014

NAME AND HEADQUARTERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

9. To ensure that the public is correctly informed about deep brain stimulation surgery and its use, the establishment of publications in domestic and international media organizations about this topic is aimed.

Article 1:
The name of the association is “Deep Brain Stimulation Patients Association” (BEYPİLDER). In this regulation, the association will also be referred to as “BeyPİLDER” or “Association”.

HEADQUARTERS

Article 2:
1. The headquarters of the association is “Istanbul”
2. The address of the association is “Refik Saydam Cad. No:21/1, 34430 Şişhane
/ Istanbul”
3. No branch of the association will be opened.

OBJECTIVES AND SERVICE AREAS

Article 3:
1. To inform patients and their families about the benefits of Deep Brain Stimulation treatment in the long term, even after the surgery, in the treatment of movement disorders, particularly Parkinson’s Disease, Generalized Dystonia, and other movement disorders when adequate improvement cannot be achieved with medication or due to severe medication side effects, and to inform the community about the availability and use of deep brain stimulation.
2. To raise awareness among patients and their families nationwide about the use of deep brain stimulation and the applications of deep brain stimulation and to enlighten them.
3. To provide support in physiotherapy, walking, balance, and speech exercises for movement disorder patients for problems that cannot be corrected through medical treatment, such as walking difficulties, balance issues, speech problems, and sleep disorders.
4. To raise awareness among the community, patient’ families, and individuals about movement disorders, attract public interest to these issues, and increase public awareness.
5. To bring together movement disorder patients and their families, inform and educate them about the diseases and what can be done to fight against them through organizing free education meetings.
6. To engage movement disorder patients and their families in social activities and promote solidarity among them.
7. To organize free education meetings in cities outside of major cities periodically, where expert physicians in the field can visit and provide free examination and information to patients.
8. To create forum groups on the internet and social networks to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing among Parkinson’s, Generalized Dystonia, and other movement disorder patients, as well as DBS users, and to share information and raise awareness among patients when necessary.
9. To monitor publications related to the field and ensure that informative publications are made on the subject in domestic and international media organizations.
10. To protect the interests of DBS users and advocate for their rights in various platforms.
11. To create projects to ensure that DBS users have access to the latest and most accurate treatments.
12. To provide support to DBS users and their families through expert individuals and organizations, as well as through association members and other volunteer members, by providing guidance, answering questions, and finding solutions to their problems.
13. To create awareness that movement disorders can be manageable diseases and that it is possible to live with these diseases with the right diagnosis, timely treatment, and appropriate treatment methods, and to create a sense of solidarity among individuals with these diseases in society, and to support individuals and organizations working on these issues, the association has been established.

WORKING METHODS AND AREAS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE ASSOCIATION

Article 4:
1. Conducting research and commissioning research from individuals and entities outside the association to activate and improve its activities.
2. Organizing educational activities such as courses, seminars, conferences, and panels, as well as exhibitions.
3. Obtaining all necessary information, documents, and publications for the realization of the objectives, establishing a documentation center, publishing newspapers, magazines, and bulletins to announce their activities, and providing hosting, domain names, and technical support for forum groups created on the internet and social networks.
4. Providing a healthy work environment, procuring all necessary technical tools and supplies.
5. Establishing consultation centers or representatives in necessary locations throughout the country, establishing necessary communication devices to ensure communication between these centers, and establishing communication networks with organizations related to the subject established in various countries around the world.
6. Conducting fundraising activities with the condition of obtaining necessary permits, accepting donations from domestic and international sources, making donations when necessary, accepting conditional and unconditional bequests, obtaining loans and sponsorships.
7. Establishing and operating economic, commercial, and industrial enterprises, and/or cooperating with such institutions, to generate the necessary income for the realization of the objectives stipulated in the regulation.
8. Establishing local facilities for the benefit and leisure time utilization of its members, as well as establishing and furnishing social and cultural facilities.
9. Organizing events such as dining meetings, concerts, balls, theaters, exhibitions, sports activities, trips, and entertaining activities to develop and maintain personal relationships among members, or enabling members to benefit from such activities.
10. Purchasing, selling, leasing, and renting movable and immovable properties required for the activities of the association, as well as establishing real rights on the properties.
11. Establishing foundations, federations, or joining already established federations, both domestically and internationally, if necessary for the realization of the objectives, and establishing facilities that associations can establish with the necessary permits.
12. Engaging in international activities, becoming a member of associations or organizations abroad, conducting joint work or collaboration with these organizations.
13. Conducting joint projects with public institutions and organizations in the elevant areas of their field of responsibility, while preserving the provisions of the Law No. 5072 on the Relations of Associations and Foundations with Public Institutions and Organizations.
14. Establishing a fund to meet the essential needs of association members, such as food and clothing, as well as short-term credit needs for other goods and services.
15. Creating platforms with other associations or civil society organizations such as foundations, unions, or similar organizations to achieve a common goal related to the objectives of the association, within the areas not prohibited by laws.
16. Carrying out all other legal activities required for the realization of the objectives.
17. The authority to make statements about the association and its activities belongs solely to the spokespersons appointed by the Board of Directors. These spokespersons may make written or verbal statements jointly or individually to the written or visual press. The association has no legal or criminal liability for statements made by other members. Otherwise, all legal liability belongs to the member making the statement, and it constitutes grounds for expulsion from the association.
Field of Activity of the Association The association operates in the social and professional fields.

Article 5:
1. When deemed necessary, the association emblem is accepted by the decision of the board of directors, and the necessary legal procedures are carried out at the governorate.
2. The association emblem cannot be distributed, sold, or used for purposes other than the objectives without the decision of the board of directors, except for the members.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Article 6:
The conditions for becoming a member of the association are stated below:
1. Any individual or legal entity who has reached the age of 18, has the capacity to exercise civil rights, adopts the objectives and principles of the association, and is willing to work in accordance with them, and meets the conditions required by the legislation, has the right to apply for membership to this association.

2. Those prohibited from becoming members of associations in accordance with the Law on Associations and those who cannot obtain permission from the institutions they are affiliated with, unless otherwise stipulated by special laws, cannot become members of the association, apart from non-payment of association fees, or those who have been permanently expelled from the association for other reasons.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

Article 7:
1. Types of membership are regular membership, honorary membership, and honorary membership.
2. Regular members are individuals who have the right to exercise civil rights, are not subject to the restriction stipulated in Article 16 of the Law on Associations, have reached the age of 18, have adopted the association's bylaws, paid the membership fee determined by the association, and have been accepted into membership as founders or through their applications.
3. Honorary members are individuals who meet the conditions for regular membership, contribute to the association upon becoming a member, and are proposed for this membership by the Board of Directors. Individuals and institutions working for the benefit of DBS users are considered honorary members.
4. Honorary members are individuals and institutions that donate to the association.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Article 8:
1. Individuals who meet the requirements for regular membership and are willing to work in line with the objectives of the association can become regular members.

2. Membership requires a personal application. The application can be made electronically or in writing and must be attested by two existing members of the association. Following this stage, regular membership is granted with the approval of two regular members authorized to accept new members.
3. Honorary members are appointed by the Board of Directors’ recommendation and the approval of two regular members authorized to accept new members.
4. Honorary members are appointed by the decision of the General Assembly.
5. The authority to accept new members belongs to the Board of Directors. For this purpose, the board of directors authorizes two regular members to accept new members. The decision on membership application is made within a maximum of thirty days, either accepting the membership or rejecting the request, and the result is communicated to the applicant electronically or in writing. There is no obligation to provide reasons for the rejection of the request.
6. Foreigners must also provide proof of residence rights to be able to become members. This requirement is not applicable for honorary membership.

MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS

Article 9:
Unless stated otherwise, the term “member” used in the following text refers to regular members of the association.
1. Association members have the right to benefit from all services provided by the association. The family members of the member can also benefit from the association!s services with the member’s request and approval of the board of directors.
2. Each member has the right to participate in and contribute to the activities of the association.
3. Each member has the right to obtain information about the activities of the association.
4. Each member has the right to vote at the General Assembly of the association. The right to vote is personal and cannot be transferred. Each member can cast a maximum of 1 vote.
5. Each member has the right to run for a position in the board of directors.
6. Members have equal rights without any discrimination.
7. Each member has the right to withdraw from the membership at any time.

RESIGNATION FROM MEMBERSHIP

Article 10:
1. Association members can terminate their membership unilaterally at any time. Resignation from membership is realized by submitting a written declaration of resignation to the Board of Directors. If the member does not have any duties or responsibilities within the association, the resignation from the association is processed immediately. Otherwise, the duties and responsibilities continue for a minimum of 1 month until they are completed or transferred. Resignation from membership does not end any outstanding debts owed to the association by the member.
2. If a damage has been caused to the assets of the association by the member who resigned, compensation is mandatory.

EXPULSION FROM MEMBERSHIP

Article 11:
Expulsion from membership is decided by the Board of Directors for the following reasons:
1. Acting contrary to the association's bylaws.
2. Engaging in activities that harm the objectives and interests of the association.
3. Failing to comply with decisions made by association organs.
4. Using the rights or resources of the association for purposes other than those determined by the association.
5. Losing membership conditions subsequently according to the Law on Associations and other laws and regulations.
6. Providing false information during membership application.
7. Making statements to the written and/or visual press without authorization on behalf of the association, as stated in article (4.17) above.
8. Failing to fulfill duties assigned according to the bylaws and internal regulations. Membership is terminated by the decision of the Board of Directors.
9. Those expelled from membership according to article (11.4) can be readmitted if they demonstrate that the reason for expulsion no longer exists and if they request to rejoin.
10. Those who fail to pay the membership fee determined by the board of directors within a maximum period of 1 year.

Article 12:
The organs of the association are as follows:
a. General Assembly
b. Board of Directors
c. Audit Committee

FORMATION, TIME OF MEETING, CALLING AND MEETING PROCEDURE OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 13:
The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the association and consists of registered members of the association.
The General Assembly:

1. Meets in ordinary sessions at the specified times in this bylaw,
2. Meets within thirty days in extraordinary sessions upon the request of the board of directors or one-fifth of the association members in writing. The ordinary General Assembly meets in January every two years on a date, place, and time to be determined by the board of directors. The General Assembly is called to meet by the board of directors. If the board of directors fails to call the General Assembly, a peace judge assigns three members to call the General Assembly upon the application of a member.

Calling Procedure

The board of directors prepares a list of members entitled to participate in the General Assembly according to the association bylaws. Members entitled to attend the General Assembly are called to the meeting at least fifteen days in advance by being announced in at least one newspaper or on the association’s website, being notified in writing, sending a message to the member's provided email address or contact number, or using local media tools. In this call, if the meeting cannot be held due to the lack of quorum, the date, time, and venue of the second meeting are also specified. The period between the first and second meetings cannot be less than seven days or more than sixty days. If the meeting is postponed for reasons other than the lack of quorum, this situation is announced to the members in accordance with the calling procedure for the first meeting, stating the reasons for the postponement. The second meeting must be held within a maximum period of six months from the date of postponement. Members are called to the second meeting again in accordance with the principles stated in the first paragraph. The General Assembly meeting cannot be postponed more than once.

Meeting Procedure

The General Assembly convenes with the participation of a simple majority of members entitled to attend, and in cases of amendment to the bylaws and dissolution of the association, with the participation of two-thirds of the members; in case of the inability to reach a quorum, the presence of a majority is not required for the second meeting. However, the number of members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of members of the board of directors and the audit committee.

The list of members entitled to attend the General Assembly is kept ready at the meeting venue. The identity documents issued by the authorities of the members entering the meeting venue are checked by the members of the board of directors or officials assigned by the board of directors. Members enter the meeting venue by signing their names next to their names on the list prepared by the board of directors.

If the quorum for the meeting is reached, this is recorded in a report, and the meeting is opened by the chairman of the board of directors or one of the board members delegated by the board. If the quorum for the meeting is not reached, a report is prepared by the board of directors.
After the opening, a chairperson, a sufficient number of vice-chairpersons, and a secretary are elected to form the presidium to chair the meeting.

In voting for the election of association organs, members who cast their votes must show their identities to the presidium and sign their names next to their names on the attendance list.
The management and security of the meeting are the responsibility of the chairman of the presidium.… Only the agenda items are discussed at the General Assembly. However, if requested in writing by one-tenth of the members present at the meeting, the discussion of the topics requested must be included in the agenda.

Each member has one voting right at the General Assembly; the member must use their vote personally. Honorary members can attend the General Assembly meetings but cannot vote. If a legal entity is a member, the chairman of the board of directors or a person authorized by the board of directors on its behalf will cast the vote.

At the end of the meeting, the matters discussed and the decisions taken are recorded in a minutes and signed by the chairman of the presidium and the secretaries. At the conclusion of the meeting, the minutes and other documents are delivered to the chairman of the board of directors. The chairman of the board of directors is responsible for the safekeeping of these documents and for delivering them to the newly elected board of directors within seven days.

VOTING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Article 14:
Unless otherwise provided, voting at the General Assembly is conducted openly. In open voting, the method specified by the chairman of the General Assembly is applied. In the case of secret voting, sealed papers or ballot papers, endorsed by the meeting chairman, are cast by the members after he necessary procedures have been followed, and the result is determined by an open count after the voting is complete.
General Assembly decisions are made with a simple majority of the members entitled to attend, unless otherwise determined. However, decisions regardin amendments to the bylaws and dissolution of the association require a two-thirds majority of the members present. A second meeting is not required to achieve a quorum.

Decisions Made Without a Meeting or Invitation Decisions made in writing by the participation of all members without physically gathering and decisions made by all members coming together without complying with the calling procedure specified in this bylaw are valid. This does not substitute for regular meetings.

POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Article 15:
The following matters are discussed and resolved by the General Assembly:
1. Election of association organs
2. Amendment of the association bylaws
3. Discussion of the reports of the board of directors and audit committee, and approval of the board of directors
4. Discussion and approval of the budget prepared by the board of directors, either as is or with changes
5. Authorization of the board of directors for the purchase or sale of necessary immovable properties for the association
6. Examination and approval, as is or with changes, of regulations prepared by the board of directors regarding the activities of the association
7. Determination of salaries, allowances, benefits, travel expenses, and daily allowances for non-public officials serving as chairman and members of the
Association’s board of directors and audit committee, as well as the daily allowances and travel expenses for members assigned for association services
8. Decision on the association's participation in or separation from a federation
9. Decision on the association's international activities, membership in foreign associations and organizations, or withdrawal from them
10. Decision on the establishment of a foundation by the association
11. Decision on the dissolution of the association
12. Examination and resolution of other proposals made by the board of directors
13. Fulfillment of other duties specified by the legislation and the General Assembly The General Assembly oversees and has the power to dismiss the other organs of the association for justifiable reasons at any time. The General Assembly makes the final decision on membership admission and expulsion. As the highest authority of the association, it carries out and exercises tasks and powers that are not assigned to another organ of the association.

COMPOSITION, DUTIES, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Article 16:
The board of directors is elected by the General Assembly with 5 regular members and 5 alternate members.
At its first meeting after the election, the board of directors decides on the division of tasks and appoints a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and member.

The board of directors can be called for a meeting at any time, provided that all members are notified. The meeting is considered valid if more than half of the total number of members are present. Decisions are made by a simple majority of the members attending the meeting.

In case of resignation or vacancy for any other reason among the regular members, the alternate members must be called to duty in the order of the majority of votes received at the General Assembly.

Duties and Authorities of the Board of Directors:
The board of directors performs the following tasks:
1. Representing the association or delegating the authority to one or more members
2. Managing income and expenditure transactions and preparing the budget for the next period to be presented to the General Assembly
3. Drafting regulations regarding the activities of the association and submitting them to the General Assembly for approval
4. Acquiring immovable properties, selling movable and immovable properties owned by the association, constructing buildings or facilities, signing lease agreements, and establishing mortgages, pledges, or other encumbrances in favor of the association, with the authorization given by the General Assembly
5. Establishing representative offices in necessary locations
6. Implementing decisions made by the General Assembly
7. Preparing the financial statements or balance sheets and income statements of the association, as well as a report on the activities of the board of directors, at the end of each fiscal year, and presenting them to the General Assembly when convened
8. Ensuring the implementation of the budget
9. Making decisions regarding membership admission to or expulsion from the association
10. Taking and implementing all kinds of decisions necessary to fulfill the purpose of the association
11. Performing other duties assigned by the legislation and using the authorities granted to them.

COMPOSITION, DUTIES, AND POWERS OF THE AUDIT BOARD

Article 17
The audit board is elected by the General Assembly with 3 principal members and 3 alternate members.

In cases where there is a vacancy in the principal membership of the audit board due to resignation or other reasons, the alternate members must be called upon to serve in the order of preference based on the majority of votes received in the General Assembly.

Duties and Powers of the Audit Board
The audit board monitors whether the association operates in accordance with the objectives specified in its bylaws and the working areas stated to achieve these objectives, whether the books, accounts, and records are kept in compliance with the legislation and the association's bylaws, and it conducts audits in accordance with the principles and procedures determined in the Association’s bylaws at intervals not exceeding one year. The audit board presents the audit results to the board of directors in the form of a report and to the General Assembly when it convenes. If necessary, the audit board calls for General Assembly meetings.

SOURCES OF ASSOCIATION’S INCOME

Article 18
The sources of the association’s income are listed below.

1-Membership Fees: An entrance fee of 40 TL and an annual fee of 25 TL are collected from members. The General Assembly is authorized to increase or decrease these amounts.
2-Donations and contributions voluntarily made by individuals and legal entities to the association,
3-Revenues from activities organized by the association such as tea and diner meetings, trips, entertainment, representation, concerts, sports competitions, and conferences,
4-Revenues obtained from the association's assets,
5-Donations and contributions collected in accordance with the legislation on fundraising,
6-Profits derived from commercial activities undertaken by the association to generate the income necessary to achieve its objectives,
7-Other revenues.

PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES FOR BOOKKEEPING AND REQUIRED BOOKS

Article 19

Principles of Bookkeeping:
In the association, books are kept based on the cash basis. However, if the annual gross income exceeds the threshold specified in Article 31 of the
Regulation on Associations, the books shall be kept on an accrual basis starting from the following accounting period.

If the threshold mentioned above is not reached for two consecutive accounting periods when using the accrual basis, the association may revert to the cash basis from the following year.

The books may be kept on an accrual basis by decision of the board of directors regardless of the mentioned threshold.

In the case of the association establishing a commercial enterprise, separate books are kept for this commercial enterprise in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law.

Recording Method:
The association's books and records are kept in accordance with the methods and principles specified in the Regulation on Associations.

Required Books:
The following books shall be maintained in the association:
a) Books to be kept on the cash basis and the principles to be followed are as follows:
1- Minutes Book: Decisions of the board of directors shall be written in this book in chronological order, and they shall be signed by the members who attended the meeting.
2- Member Registration Book: The identification information of individuals who join the association, as well as the entry and exit dates, shall be recorded in this book. The amount of entrance and annual membership fees paid by members may be recorded in this book.
3- Document Registration Book: Incoming and outgoing documents shall be recorded in this book with the dates and serial numbers. The originals of incoming documents and copies of outgoing documents shall be filed. Documents received or sent via email shall be stored by taking printouts.
4- Cash Book: Revenues received and expenditures made on behalf of the association shall be recorded in this book in a clear and orderly manner.
5- Receipt Book Registration: The serial and sequence numbers of receipt documents, the names, surnames, and signatures of the recipients and returners, as well as the dates of receipt and return, shall be recorded in this book.
6- Inventory Book: The acquisition date and manner of the association's assets, as well as the places where they were used or donated, and the removal of those whose usage periods have expired, shall be recorded in this book.
It is not mandatory to keep the Receipt Book Registration and Inventory Book.

b) Books to be kept on the accrual basis and the principles to be followed are as
follows:
1- The books listed in sub-items (a) 1, 2, and 3 shall also be kept if the books are kept on an accrual basis.
2- Journal and General Ledger: The method of keeping these books and the recording format shall be done in accordance with the Accounting System Implementation General Communiques published based on the Authorization given by the Tax Procedure Law and the Ministry of Finance.

Certification of the Books
The books that are required to be kept (excluding the General Ledger) in the association shall be certified by the local directorate of associations or a notary before they are put into use. These books shall be used until all pages are used, and no intermediate certification of the books shall be made. However, in the case of the Journal book being kept according to the accrual basis, it is mandatory to have it certified again in the last month before the year in which it will be used.

Preparation of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet

If the records are kept on a cash basis, an "Income Statement" shall be prepared at the end of the year (December 31st) according to the provisions specified in Annex-16 of the Regulation on Associations. If the books are kept on an accrual basis, a balance sheet and income statement shall be prepared at the end of the year (December 31st) based on the Accounting System Implementation General Communiqués published by the Ministry of Finance.

INCOME AND EXPENSE TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 20

Income and expense documents:
Association income shall be collected with a "Receipt Document" (example included in Annex-17 of the Regulation on Associations). In the case of association income collected through banks, documents such as bank receipts or account statements issued by the bank shall substitute for the receipt document.

Association expenses shall be made with expense documents such as invoices, retail sales receipts, or freelance receipts. However, for payments covered by Article 94 of the Income Tax Law, expense vouchers shall be used in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law. For payments not covered by this provision, documents such as “Expense Receipt” or “Bank Receipt” (example included in Annex-13 of the Regulation on Associations) shall be used as expense documents.

Should the association deliver goods or services without charge to individuals, institutions, or organizations, it shall be done with a "In-Kind Aid Delivery
Document" (example included in Annex-14 of the Regulation on Associations). In the case of goods or services delivered without charge to the association by individuals, institutions, or organizations, they shall be accepted with an “In- Kind Donation Receipt” (example included in Annex-15 of the Regulation on Associations).

These documents shall be printed in the format and size shown in Annex-13, Annex-14, and Annex-15, consisting of fifty original and carbon copy sheets, with sequential and serial numbers, or shall be printed in form or continuous form through electronic systems and typewriters. It is mandatory for the form or continuous forms to have the specified characteristics.

Receipt Documents
The "Receipt Documents" (in the form and size shown in Annex-17 of the
Regulation on Associations) to be used for the collection of association income are printed by a printing house upon the decision of the board of directors.

The printing and control of receipt documents, receipt from the printing house, recording in the book, handover between the former and new treasurers, and the use and delivery of collected income using the receipt documents are carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Regulation on Associations.

Authorization Certificate

Except for the members of the board of directors, individuals authorized to collect income on behalf of the association are determined by the decision of the board of directors, specifying the duration of authorization. An “Authorization Certificate”(included in Annex-19 of the Regulation on Associations) containing the clear identity, signature, and photographs of the individuals authorized to collect income is issued by the association in two copies and approved by the president of the board of directors. Members of the board of directors may collect income without an authorization certificate.

The duration of authorization certificates is determined by the board of directors, with a maximum of one year. Expired authorization certificates are renewed as indicated in the first paragraph. In case the duration of the authorization certificate expires or the authorized person leaves their position, dies, or is terminated from their job or duty, they must deliver the issued authorization certificates to the association's board of directors within one week. Additionally, the authority to collect income can be revoked by a decision of the board of directors at any time.

Retention Period for Income and Expense Documents

Except for books, receipt documents, expense documents, and other documents used by the association are kept for a period of 5 years in accordance with the numbering and dating order in the relevant books, unless otherwise specified in special laws.

VOTING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Article 14:
Unless otherwise provided, voting at the General Assembly is conducted openly. In open voting, the method specified by the chairman of the General Assembly is applied. In the case of secret voting, sealed papers or ballot papers, endorsed by the meeting chairman, are cast by the members after he necessary procedures have been followed, and the result is determined by an open count after the voting is complete.

General Assembly decisions are made with a simple majority of the members entitled to attend, unless otherwise determined. However, decisions regardin amendments to the bylaws and dissolution of the association require a two-thirds majority of the members present. A second meeting is not required to achieve a quorum.

Decisions Made Without a Meeting or Invitation Decisions made in writing by the participation of all members without physically gathering and decisions made by all members coming together without complying with the calling procedure specified in this bylaw are valid. This does not substitute for regular meetings.

POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Article 15:
The following matters are discussed and resolved by the General Assembly:
1. Election of association organs
2. Amendment of the association bylaws
3. Discussion of the reports of the board of directors and audit committee, and approval of the board of directors
4. Discussion and approval of the budget prepared by the board of directors, either as is or with changes
5. Authorization of the board of directors for the purchase or sale of necessary immovable properties for the association
6. Examination and approval, as is or with changes, of regulations prepared by the board of directors regarding the activities of the association
7. Determination of salaries, allowances, benefits, travel expenses, and daily allowances for non-public officials serving as chairman and members of the
Association’s board of directors and audit committee, as well as the daily allowances and travel expenses for members assigned for association services
8. Decision on the association's participation in or separation from a federation
9. Decision on the association's international activities, membership in foreign associations and organizations, or withdrawal from them
10. Decision on the establishment of a foundation by the association
11. Decision on the dissolution of the association
12. Examination and resolution of other proposals made by the board of directors
13. Fulfillment of other duties specified by the legislation and the General Assembly The General Assembly oversees and has the power to dismiss the other organs of the association for justifiable reasons at any time. The General Assembly makes the final decision on membership admission and expulsion. As the highest authority of the association, it carries out and exercises tasks and powers that are not assigned to another organ of the association.

COMPOSITION, DUTIES, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Article 16:
The board of directors is elected by the General Assembly with 5 regular members and 5 alternate members.
At its first meeting after the election, the board of directors decides on the division of tasks and appoints a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and member.

The board of directors can be called for a meeting at any time, provided that all members are notified. The meeting is considered valid if more than half of the total number of members are present. Decisions are made by a simple majority of the members attending the meeting.

In case of resignation or vacancy for any other reason among the regular members, the alternate members must be called to duty in the order of the majority of votes received at the General Assembly.

Duties and Authorities of the Board of Directors:
The board of directors performs the following tasks:
1. Representing the association or delegating the authority to one or more members
2. Managing income and expenditure transactions and preparing the budget for the next period to be presented to the General Assembly
3. Drafting regulations regarding the activities of the association and submitting them to the General Assembly for approval
4. Acquiring immovable properties, selling movable and immovable properties owned by the association, constructing buildings or facilities, signing lease agreements, and establishing mortgages, pledges, or other encumbrances in favor of the association, with the authorization given by the General Assembly
5. Establishing representative offices in necessary locations
6. Implementing decisions made by the General Assembly
7. Preparing the financial statements or balance sheets and income statements of the association, as well as a report on the activities of the board of directors, at the end of each fiscal year, and presenting them to the General Assembly when convened
8. Ensuring the implementation of the budget
9. Making decisions regarding membership admission to or expulsion from the association
10. Taking and implementing all kinds of decisions necessary to fulfill the purpose of the association
11. Performing other duties assigned by the legislation and using the authorities granted to them.

COMPOSITION, DUTIES, AND POWERS OF THE AUDIT BOARD

Article 17
The audit board is elected by the General Assembly with 3 principal members and 3 alternate members.

In cases where there is a vacancy in the principal membership of the audit board due to resignation or other reasons, the alternate members must be called upon to serve in the order of preference based on the majority of votes received in the General Assembly.

Duties and Powers of the Audit Board
The audit board monitors whether the association operates in accordance with the objectives specified in its bylaws and the working areas stated to achieve these objectives, whether the books, accounts, and records are kept in compliance with the legislation and the association's bylaws, and it conducts audits in accordance with the principles and procedures determined in the Association’s bylaws at intervals not exceeding one year. The audit board presents the audit results to the board of directors in the form of a report and to the General Assembly when it convenes. If necessary, the audit board calls for General Assembly meetings.

SOURCES OF ASSOCIATION’S INCOME

Article 18
The sources of the association’s income are listed below.

1-Membership Fees: An entrance fee of 40 TL and an annual fee of 25 TL are collected from members. The General Assembly is authorized to increase or decrease these amounts.
2-Donations and contributions voluntarily made by individuals and legal entities to the association,
3-Revenues from activities organized by the association such as tea and diner meetings, trips, entertainment, representation, concerts, sports competitions, and conferences,
4-Revenues obtained from the association's assets,
5-Donations and contributions collected in accordance with the legislation on fundraising,
6-Profits derived from commercial activities undertaken by the association to generate the income necessary to achieve its objectives,
7-Other revenues.

PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES FOR BOOKKEEPING AND REQUIRED BOOKS

Article 19

Principles of Bookkeeping:
In the association, books are kept based on the cash basis. However, if the annual gross income exceeds the threshold specified in Article 31 of the
Regulation on Associations, the books shall be kept on an accrual basis starting from the following accounting period.

If the threshold mentioned above is not reached for two consecutive accounting periods when using the accrual basis, the association may revert to the cash basis from the following year.

The books may be kept on an accrual basis by decision of the board of directors regardless of the mentioned threshold.

In the case of the association establishing a commercial enterprise, separate books are kept for this commercial enterprise in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law.

Recording Method:
The association's books and records are kept in accordance with the methods and principles specified in the Regulation on Associations.

Required Books:
The following books shall be maintained in the association:
a) Books to be kept on the cash basis and the principles to be followed are as follows:
1- Minutes Book: Decisions of the board of directors shall be written in this book in chronological order, and they shall be signed by the members who attended the meeting.
2- Member Registration Book: The identification information of individuals who join the association, as well as the entry and exit dates, shall be recorded in this book. The amount of entrance and annual membership fees paid by members may be recorded in this book.
3- Document Registration Book: Incoming and outgoing documents shall be recorded in this book with the dates and serial numbers. The originals of incoming documents and copies of outgoing documents shall be filed. Documents received or sent via email shall be stored by taking printouts.
4- Cash Book: Revenues received and expenditures made on behalf of the association shall be recorded in this book in a clear and orderly manner.
5- Receipt Book Registration: The serial and sequence numbers of receipt documents, the names, surnames, and signatures of the recipients and returners, as well as the dates of receipt and return, shall be recorded in this book.
6- Inventory Book: The acquisition date and manner of the association's assets, as well as the places where they were used or donated, and the removal of those whose usage periods have expired, shall be recorded in this book.
It is not mandatory to keep the Receipt Book Registration and Inventory Book.

b) Books to be kept on the accrual basis and the principles to be followed are as
follows:
1- The books listed in sub-items (a) 1, 2, and 3 shall also be kept if the books are
kept on an accrual basis.
2- Journal and General Ledger: The method of keeping these books and the recording format shall be done in accordance with the Accounting System
Implementation General Communiques published based on the Authorization given by the Tax Procedure Law and the Ministry of Finance.

Certification of the Books
The books that are required to be kept (excluding the General Ledger) in the association shall be certified by the local directorate of associations or a notary before they are put into use. These books shall be used until all pages are used, and no intermediate certification of the books shall be made. However, in the case of the Journal book being kept according to the accrual basis, it is mandatory to have it certified again in the last month before the year in which it will be used.
Preparation of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
If the records are kept on a cash basis, an "Income Statement" shall be prepared at the end of the year (December 31st) according to the provisions specified in Annex-16 of the Regulation on Associations. If the books are kept on an accrual basis, a balance sheet and income statement shall be prepared at the end of the year (December 31st) based on the Accounting System Implementation General Communiqués published by the Ministry of Finance.

INCOME AND EXPENSE TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 20

Income and expense documents:
Association income shall be collected with a "Receipt Document" (example included in Annex-17 of the Regulation on Associations). In the case of association income collected through banks, documents such as bank receipts or account statements issued by the bank shall substitute for the receipt document.
Association expenses shall be made with expense documents such as invoices, retail sales receipts, or freelance receipts. However, for payments covered by
Article 94 of the Income Tax Law, expense vouchers shall be used in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law. For payments not covered by this provision, documents such as “Expense Receipt” or “Bank Receipt” (example included in Annex-13 of the Regulation on Associations) shall be used as expense documents.

Should the association deliver goods or services without charge to individuals, institutions, or organizations, it shall be done with a "In-Kind Aid Delivery
Document" (example included in Annex-14 of the Regulation on Associations). In the case of goods or services delivered without charge to the association by individuals, institutions, or organizations, they shall be accepted with an “In- Kind Donation Receipt” (example included in Annex-15 of the Regulation on Associations).

These documents shall be printed in the format and size shown in Annex-13, Annex-14, and Annex-15, consisting of fifty original and carbon copy sheets, with sequential and serial numbers, or shall be printed in form or continuous form through electronic systems and typewriters. It is mandatory for the form or continuous forms to have the specified characteristics.

Receipt Documents
The "Receipt Documents" (in the form and size shown in Annex-17 of the
Regulation on Associations) to be used for the collection of association income are printed by a printing house upon the decision of the board of directors.

The printing and control of receipt documents, receipt from the printing house, recording in the book, handover between the former and new treasurers, and the use and delivery of collected income using the receipt documents are carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Regulation on Associations.

Authorization Certificate
Except for the members of the board of directors, individuals authorized to collect income on behalf of the association are determined by the decision of the board of directors, specifying the duration of authorization. An “Authorization Certificate”(included in Annex-19 of the Regulation on Associations) containing the clear identity, signature, and photographs of the individuals authorized to collect income is issued by the association in two copies and approved by the president of the board of directors. Members of the board of directors may collect income without an authorization certificate.
The duration of authorization certificates is determined by the board of directors, with a maximum of one year. Expired authorization certificates are renewed as indicated in the first paragraph. In case the duration of the authorization certificate expires or the authorized person leaves their position, dies, or is terminated from their job or duty, they must deliver the issued authorization certificates to the association's board of directors within one week. Additionally, the authority to collect income can be revoked by a decision of the board of directors at any time.
Retention Period for Income and Expense Documents
Except for books, receipt documents, expense documents, and other documents used by the association are kept for a period of 5 years in accordance with the numbering and dating order in the relevant books, unless otherwise specified in special laws.

SUBMISSION OF DECLARATION

Article 21
The "Association Declaration" (specified in Annex-21 of the Regulation on
Associations), which includes the activities of the association for the previous
year and the results of income and expense transactions as of the end of the
year, shall be completed by the board of directors of the association and
submitted to the local administrative authority within the first four months of
each calendar year by the president of the association.

OBLIGATION TO NOTIFY

Article 22
Notifications to the administrative authority:

General Assembly Outcome Notification
Within thirty days following the ordinary or extraordinary General Assembly
meetings, the General Assembly Outcome Notification (including the elected
members and alternate members of the board of directors, supervisory board,

and other organs, as specified in Annex-3 of the Regulation on Associations)
shall be submitted to the administrative authority.

In the case of an amendment to the bylaws during the General Assembly
meeting, the minutes of the General Assembly meeting, the old and new
versions of the amended articles of the bylaws, the final version of the
association bylaws signed on each page by the majority of the board of
directors, shall be submitted to the administrative authority within the
specified period and as an accompanying letter.

Declaration of Real Estate
If the association acquires property, the "Real Estate Declaration" (provided in
Annex-26 of the Regulation on Associations) shall be completed and submitted
to the administrative authority within thirty days from the registration of the
real estate in the land registry.

Declaration of Receiving Assistance from Abroad
If the association intends to receive assistance from abroad, the "Declaration of
Receiving Assistance from Abroad" form (specified in Annex-4 of the Regulation
on Associations) shall be completed and reported to the administrative
authority before receiving the assistance.

It is mandatory to fulfill the notification requirement before receiving and using
cash assistance through banks.

Notification of Changes
In the case of a change in the association's place of residence, the "Notification
of Change of Place of Residence" (specified in Annex-24 of the Regulation on
Associations) shall be completed and reported to the administrative authority
within thirty days following the change.

In the case of changes in the association's organs, other than the General
Assembly meeting, the "Notification of Change in Association Organs"
(specified in Annex-25 of the Regulation on Associations) shall be completed
and reported to the administrative authority within thirty days following the
change.

Changes made to the association's bylaws shall also be notified to the
administrative authority within thirty days following the General Assembly
meeting where the bylaw amendment was made, as an attachment to the
General Assembly Outcome Notification.

Article 23

The association may open representative offices in places deemed necessary by
a decision of the board of directors in order to carry out its activities. The
address of the representative office shall be notified in writing to the local
administrative authority by the person or persons appointed as representatives
by the decision of the board of directors. The representative office is not
represented in the General Assembly of the association.

INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 24

Internal audit in the association can be carried out by the General Assembly,
the Board of Directors, or the supervisory board, and external audit firms can
also be commissioned for auditing. The fact that the audit was conducted by
the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, or an independent auditing firm
does not relieve the responsibility of the supervisory board.

The audit of the association is carried out by the supervisory board at least
once a year. The General Assembly or the Board of Directors may carry out
audits or commission external audit firms for audits if deemed necessary.

BORROWING PROCEDURES OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 25

The association may borrow funds by a decision of the board of directors if
needed to achieve its goals and conduct its activities. This borrowing may be in
the form of credit purchases of goods and services or in cash. However, this
borrowing cannot be made in amounts that cannot be covered by the
association's revenue sources and that will cause financial difficulties for the
association.

HOW THE BYLAWS CAN BE AMENDED

Article 26

Amendment of the bylaws can be done by a decision of the General Assembly.

In order to make amendments to the bylaws at the General Assembly, a
majority of 2/3 of the members with the right to attend the General Assembly
is required. If the quorum is not met, the meeting may be postponed and in the
second meeting, the quorum is not required. However, the number of
members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of
members of the board of directors and the supervisory board.

The required majority for the amendment of the bylaws is 2/3 of the votes of
the members present at the meeting and entitled to vote. The voting for the
amendment of the bylaws at the General Assembly is conducted openly.

DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION AND SETTLEMENT OF ASSETS

Article 27

The General Assembly may decide to dissolve the association at any time.

In order to discuss the dissolution matter at the General Assembly, a majority
of 2/3 of the members with the right to attend the General Assembly is
required. If the quorum is not met, the meeting may be postponed and in the
second meeting, the quorum is not required. However, the number of
members attending this meeting cannot be less than twice the total number of
members of the board of directors and the supervisory board.

The required majority for the dissolution decision is 2/3 of the votes of the
members present at the meeting and entitled to vote. The voting for the
dissolution decision at the General Assembly is conducted openly.

Settlement Procedures
When the General Assembly decides on dissolution, the settlement of the
association's funds, assets, and rights shall be carried out by the liquidation
committee consisting of the last board of directors members. These procedures
shall begin from the date of the General Assembly decision on dissolution or
the date when the dissolution occurs automatically. During the liquidation
period, the designation "Tasfiye Halinde Beyin Pili Hastaları Derneği"
(Association for Brain Stimulator Patients in Liquidation) shall be used in all
transactions on behalf of the association.

The liquidation committee is responsible and authorized to complete the
procedures for the liquidation of the association's funds, assets, and rights in
accordance with the legislation. This committee first examines the association's
accounts. During the examination, the association's books, receipt documents,
expense documents, title deeds, bank records, and other documents are
determined, and the assets and liabilities are recorded in a minutes. Creditors
of the association are called during the liquidation process, and if any assets
exist, they are converted into cash and paid to the creditors. If the association
has any receivables, they are collected. After the collection of receivables and
payment of debts, any remaining funds, assets, and rights are transferred to
the location determined by the General Assembly. If the location is not
specified, they are transferred to the association in the same city that is closest
to the purpose of the association and has the highest number of members at
the time of dissolution.

All transactions related to the liquidation are recorded in the liquidation
minutes, and the liquidation procedures are completed within three months,
except for the additional periods granted by the administrative authorities
based on a justifiable reason.

After the completion of the settlement and transfer of the association's funds,
assets, and rights, the liquidation committee must notify the administrative
authority of the place where the headquarters of the association is located
within seven days in writing, attaching the liquidation minutes.

The last members of the board of directors are responsible for keeping the
books and documents of the association in their capacity as the liquidation
committee. This duty can also be assigned to a member of the board of
directors. The retention period for these books and documents is five years.

HÜKÜM EKSİKLİĞİ

Article 28
In matters not specified in these bylaws, the provisions of the Association Law,
the Turkish Civil Code, the Associations Regulation issued with reference to
these laws, and other relevant legislation regarding associations shall apply.

TRANSITIONAL ARTICLE 1

Until the organs of the association are formed at the first General Assembly,
the temporary board of directors members who will represent the association
and carry out the related tasks and transactions of the association at the First
General Assembly are listed below.