General Provisions
The Public Organization “PUBLIC UNION ‘ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION’” is a voluntary association of individuals established to exercise and protect human and civil rights and freedoms and to satisfy the public interests of its members and/or other persons, including economic, social, cultural, educational, and other interests.
The Public Organization “PUBLIC UNION ‘ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION’” is a legal entity.
In its activities, the Public Organization “PUBLIC UNION ‘ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION’” is governed by the Constitution of Ukraine, the Civil Code of Ukraine, the Tax Code of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On Public Associations”, the Law of Ukraine “On State Registration of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Associations”, other applicable legislation of Ukraine, and its Statute. The legal basis for the activities of the ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION also includes internal regulations and decisions of a general nature adopted by the ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION within the scope of its statutory powers and binding on all its members.
Purpose of the Public Union “Odesa Guides Association”
The main purpose of the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION is to facilitate the exercise of rights and social guarantees provided for by the legislation of Ukraine; to promote education and the advancement of knowledge; to provide psychological, social, legal, physical, moral, and material assistance; to protect the rights and freedoms of members of the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION, both within the territory of Ukraine and abroad; and to study history.
To achieve its purpose and fulfil its statutory objectives, the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION has the right, in accordance with the procedure established by applicable law, to:
Participate in civil-law relations and acquire property and non-property rights in accordance with the law.
Represent and protect its legitimate interests and the legitimate interests of its members or other persons before any public authorities, including courts and law enforcement agencies, local self-government bodies, and enterprises, institutions, and organisations of all forms of ownership and subordination.
Freely disseminate information about its activities and promote its purpose and objectives.
Provide ideological and organisational support to other associations of citizens and assist in their establishment and activities.
Publish scientific and methodological results of the activities of the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION and conduct public information and awareness-raising activities.
Obtain, in accordance with the procedure established by law, public information held by public authorities and other holders of public information.
Participate in the organisation and financing of conferences, seminars, competitions, lecture series, round-table discussions, consultations, creative events, tournaments, contests, and other activities related to the statutory activities of the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION, as well as organise such activities independently, involving members of the public, public authorities and local self-government bodies, experts from various fields of public life, including international experts.
Receive assistance in the form of funds or property provided free of charge as membership fees, non-repayable financial assistance, donations, or grants, and independently decide how such assistance is to be used in accordance with the provisions of the Statute and the legislation of Ukraine.
Carry out, in accordance with the procedure prescribed by applicable law, the business activities necessary to achieve its purpose and objectives, either directly or through the establishment of legal entities (companies and enterprises) in accordance with the law, provided that such activities are consistent with the purpose and objectives of the Union and contribute to their achievement.
Participate in the implementation of state regulatory policy in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine.
Submit proposals (comments), applications (petitions), and complaints to public authorities, local self-government bodies, and their officials and officers in accordance with the procedure established by law.
Obtain, in accordance with the procedure established by law, the public information held by public authorities and other holders of public information that is necessary to achieve its purpose and objectives.
Participate, in accordance with the procedure established by law, in the drafting of regulatory legal acts issued by public authorities and local self-government bodies that concern the activities of the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION and important matters of public and state life.
Participate, in accordance with the procedure established by law, in the work of consultative, advisory, and other auxiliary bodies established by public authorities, the authorities of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, and local self-government bodies to consult with public associations and prepare recommendations on matters concerning the activities of the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION.
Maintain direct international contacts with citizens’ organisations in other countries, conclude relevant agreements, and participate in international events relating to the activities of the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION, provided that such activities do not conflict with Ukraine’s international obligations.
Establish mass media outlets for the purpose of achieving its statutory purpose and objectives.
Develop and implement various projects and launch programmes.
Participate in or establish public unions and other associations on a voluntary basis, including international organisations, and conclude cooperation and mutual assistance agreements.
Obtain buildings, equipment, vehicles, and other property necessary to fulfil the statutory objectives of the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION under lease agreements or for temporary use free of charge.
Open accounts in national and foreign currencies with banking institutions.
Establish awards to recognise members of the PUBLIC UNION ODESA GUIDES ASSOCIATION and its partners.
Act as a contractor for state orders, either directly or through legal entities (companies and enterprises) established by it, in accordance with the law.
Exercise other rights provided for by the legislation of Ukraine.
Areas of Activity of the Public Union “Odesa Guides Association”
The main areas of activity of the Union are:
• Creating an information database and other information systems that contribute to the effective work of the Union’s members; organising information, advisory, and methodological assistance for the Union’s members.
• Representing the interests of guide-interpreters and tour guides in public, civic, and commercial organisations, local self-government bodies, and public forums.
• Cooperating with enterprises in the tourism industry.
• Organising conferences, methodological seminars, exhibitions, fairs, and round-table discussions that promote the development of excursion services and the tourism industry.
• Organising conferences, methodological seminars, exhibitions, fairs, and round-table discussions that promote the development of excursion services and the tourism industry.
• Organising the training of qualified specialists in excursion services, arranging internships, and using other forms of professional development; preparing recommendations for compiling the technical documentation required for the development of excursions; reviewing methodological materials for excursions; training guide-interpreters; and organising advanced foreign-language training for tourism professionals.
• Promoting the further expansion of the range of excursion topics.
• Identifying research priorities concerning issues related to excursion services.
• Assessing the current state of tourism and excursion resources in the Odesa region.
• Participating in the creation of new destinations and promoting existing destinations in the Odesa region.
• Exchanging experience and discussing common issues related to excursion activities.
• Participating in the certification of guides and tour guides in accordance with the law.
• Developing new tourist routes and systematising existing ones, and documenting them in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine.
• Organising the voluntary certification of the Union’s members in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine and the applicable international and national standards governing the work of guides.
• Cooperating with public authorities and local self-government bodies on the organisation of excursion activities in the Odesa region.
• Conducting research and developing professional recommendations on excursion activities in the Odesa region.
• Creating and maintaining information databases and websites, processing data, and preparing analytical reviews on subjects related to the Union’s activities.
• Conducting expert assessments and consultations and providing expert services.
• Assisting in the development of museum activities, industrial excursions, and other types of excursions.
• Promoting the development and strengthening of professional cooperation between guide-interpreters and tour guides and their colleagues from other regions of Ukraine, as well as at the international level.