The regulation that allowed Minority Foundations to elect their boards of directors by election was canceled by the General Directorate of Foundations (VGM), and years later a circular allowing election by appointment was issued. Ankara 7th Administrative Court canceled these transactions of the VGM. The VGM, which applied to the Court of Appeal against the decision, was rejected by the court.
The General Directorate of Foundations had annulled the regulation that allowed minority foundations to form their boards of directors through elections in 2013, on the grounds that something better could be done. However, since the new regulation was not published in the eight years that passed, minority foundations could not elect their boards of directors. The grievances were reported to government officials many times.
Two years ago, VGM also issued a circular allowing minority foundations to replace board members who died or wanted to leave, by “appointment”, and this circular also caused criticism.
Lawyers Sebuh Aslangil and Setrak Davuthan filed an annulment lawsuit in Ankara on behalf of their clients for both circulars.
Ankara 7th Administrative Court took an important decision in March and nullified the operations of the VGM. This paved the way for minority foundations to make choices. VGM, on the other hand, applied to the Court of Appeal against the decision of the 7th Administrative Court of Ankara. Ankara Regional Administrative Court also rejected the request for a stay of execution. (Agos)
