We are a volunteer-led, not-for-profit, self-advocacy organization.
The statutes describe the purpose and membership conditions of the association.
1. Name and registered office
An association exists under the name “Neurodivergent Zurich” within the meaning of Art. 60 ff. ZGB with its registered office in Zurich.
2. Purpose
The purpose of the association is the networking, exchange and mutual support of neurodivergent people in the Zurich region. This is done in particular by organising events and via digital channels.
Considered as neurodivergent are people with an official diagnosis (e.g. ADHD, ASD, etc.) as well as people without an official diagnosis who identify themselves as neurodivergent.
3. Financial means
The Association’s funds for pursuing its purpose consist of
- Proceeds from events and the association’s assets
- Voluntary donations
- Membership fees, the amount of which is determined annually by the Association’s General Assembly
The financial year corresponds to the calendar year.
4. Membership
Anyone who supports the purpose of the association can become a member. The following membership categories are distinguished:
Active members with voting rights
a) Individual members (natural persons) who are neurodivergent themselves. Exceptions can be decided by the board.
Passive members without voting rights
a) Professional members (natural persons) who deal with neurodivergence in a professional context. These members may or may not be neurodivergent themselves.
b) Institutional members (legal entities).
A natural person can be both an individual member and a professional member at the same time.
Applications for membership must be submitted in writing (including via digital channels) to the board, which will decide on admission.
5. Cancellation of membership
Membership expires
- for natural persons by resignation, exclusion or death
- in the case of legal entities, by resignation, expulsion or dissolution
6. Resignation and exclusion
Resignation from the association is possible at any time. The resignation request must be submitted in writing (including digital channels) to the Executive Board.
The Executive Board may expel a member who acts contrary to the interests of the Association. Expulsion is decided by a majority vote of the Executive Board. The member may refer the expulsion decision to the General Assembly.
7. Bodies of the Association
The bodies of the Association are
a) the General Assembly
b) the Board of Directors
c) the auditors
8. General Assembly
The supreme body of the Association is the General Assembly. An ordinary General Assembly takes place annually between January and May.
Members are invited to the General Assembly two weeks in advance in writing, together with the agenda.
The General Assembly has the following irrevocable duties:
a) Election or deselection of the Board of Directors and the auditors
b) Determination and amendment of the Articles of Association
c) Acceptance of the annual accounts and the auditors’ report
d) Deciding on the annual budget
e) Determination of the membership fee
f) Dealing with appeals for exclusion
Each active member has one vote at the General Meeting; resolutions are passed by a simple majority.
9. Executive Board
The Board consists of at least two people, namely the President and the Vice President. The Board represents the Association externally and conducts the day-to-day business.
The term of office is 2 years. Re-election is possible, with the exception of the presidency, which is limited to a maximum of 3 terms.
The board constitutes itself – with the exception of the presidency – and determines signing authority.
10. Auditors
The General Assembly elects at least one auditor each year, who checks the accounts and carries out a spot check at least once a year.
11. Liability
Only the Association’s assets are liable for the Association’s debts. Personal liability of the members is excluded.
12. Amendments
These statutes may be amended if three quarters of the members present vote in favour of the proposed amendment.
13. Dissolution of the association
The dissolution of the Association can be decided by a simple majority if three quarters of all members participate in the meeting. If less than three quarters of all members attend the meeting, a second meeting must be held within one month. At this meeting, the association can also be dissolved by a simple majority if less than three quarters of the members are present.
If the association is dissolved, the association’s assets shall be transferred to an institution that pursues the same or a similar purpose. The General Assembly shall decide on the utilisation of the assets upon dissolution of the Association by a simple majority.
14. Entry into force
The statutes were adopted at the inaugural meeting on 5 April 2024 and entered into force on this date. At the general assembly on 12 April 2025, changes were decided that came into effect on that date.
The original statues are written in German. In the event of any discrepancies in interpretation, the German version shall prevail.