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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 72: I. In general

Book One: LAW OF PERSONS › Part Two: LEGAL PERSONS › Chapter Two: ASSOCIATIONS A. Establishment

The mandatory organs of an association are the general assembly, the board of directors and the board of auditors.

Associations may also form other organs in addition to their mandatory organs. However, the duties, powers and responsibilities of the mandatory organs may not be delegated to such organs.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 72 · I. Genel olarak

Derneğin zorunlu organları, genel kurul, yönetim kurulu ve denetim kuruludur.

Dernekler zorunlu organları dışında başka organlar da oluşturabilirler. Ancak, bu organlara zorunlu organların görev, yetki ve sorumlulukları devredilemez.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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