BYLAWS

§1 Name

The name of the association is the Kielland Network.

§2 Purpose

The Kielland Network is the support group for survivors and survivors of the Kielland disaster in 1980. The association shall work for the best possible physical and mental health and quality of life for its members. The Kielland Network will also seek to get in touch with victims of the disaster who are not members, as it is assumed that many of these will benefit from the follow-up and community that the association offers.The association will work for truth and justice, including seeking compensation schemes for the survivors and survivors, through political and/or legal processes. This shall be done, among other things, by seeking answers to unknown or neglected circumstances surrounding the incident, including in the time before and after, and by pursuing responsibility for authorities and any other responsible third parties, in Norway and/or abroad.

§3 Organizational form

The Kielland network is an association with members, and is self-owned. Being self-owned means that no one, neither members nor others, has a claim to the association's wealth or assets, or is liable for debts or other obligations.

§4 Values

The Kielland network is based on the values ​​of truth, reconciliation, respect, openness and community across political views and beliefs.

§5 Members

The Kielland network is open to all survivors and survivors of the Kielland disaster who support the network's purpose, as well as other individuals who support the network's purpose.

§6 Lokation

The Kielland network is headquartered in Kragerø Municipality.

§7 Governing body

The Kielland network has the following bodies:

1. Annual meeting

2. Board

Councils and committees may be established to make recommendations to the board on special matters.

§8 Annual meeting

8-1 The annual meeting consists of all registered members present and is the highest body of the Kielland network.

8-2 The ordinary annual meeting is held once a year, by 1 June after a written notice from the board with at least one month's notice.

8-3 The notice of the annual meeting shall contain the agenda, a list of elected representatives standing for election and the necessary documentation for the matters to be discussed.

8-4 Members may submit matters they wish to have discussed at the annual meeting. Such matters must be submitted in writing and be received by the board no later than two weeks before the annual meeting.

8-5 Neither the ordinary nor extraordinary annual meeting may decide on matters that are not mentioned in the notice.

§9 Ekstraordinary Annual Meeting

The Board of Directors shall call an extraordinary annual meeting when the Board of Directors or the auditor so requests. Notice of an extraordinary annual meeting shall be given with at least 14 days' notice and shall state the relevant matters to be discussed.

§10 Matters for the annual meeting

The annual meeting shall consider:

* Approval of the notice and agenda.

* Election of the meeting chair and member to sign the minutes of the annual meeting together with the meeting chair.

* Annual report and accounts for the previous year

* Election of the board and election committee.

* Determination of membership fees

* Other matters that the board has set for consideration.The board prepares the matters for the annual meeting and proposes resolutions.

§11 Voting rights at the annual meeting

All registered members have the right to vote at the annual meeting and extraordinary annual meeting.

§12 Decisions at the annual meeting

The annual meeting has a quorum when at least five members are present. Voting rights are granted by personal attendance, by proxy or through electronic meetings. Decisions at the annual meeting are made by a simple majority of the votes cast, with the exception of amendments to the articles of association and dissolution, which require a 2/3 majority.

§13 The Board

13-1 The board of the Kielland network consists of at least three members, who are normally elected for two years.

13-2 The chairman and deputy chairman of the board are elected from among the appointed board members by the annual meeting.

13-3 If a board member resigns during the annual meeting period, the board may supplement with a new board member for the remainder of the annual meeting period.

13-4 The management of the Kielland network falls under the board. The network's signature is signed by the chairman of the board, who also acts as general manager, unless a general manager is employed.

13-5 The board appoints the general manager and other employees, if necessary.

13-6 The association's accounts shall be kept in accordance with the principles of the Accounting Act and follow the calendar year. The accounts shall be audited in accordance with the laws and regulations that apply to voluntary associations.

13-7 The board may associate resource persons on a permanent or temporary basis.

§14 Amendments to the Articles of Association

The Articles of Association for the Kielland Network are adopted by a simple majority at the constituent annual meeting, and may be amended by future annual meetings or extraordinary annual meetings with a 2/3 majority of the votes cast.

§15 Dissolution

Dissolution of the Kielland Network is decided by the annual meeting. Dissolution requires a 2/3 majority of those entitled to vote. After dissolution, any money and other assets that may remain shall be distributed by the last board in accordance with the purposes and values ​​on which the association is built.

Adopted at the Foundation Meeting 2017 / adjusted at the Annual Meeting 2018 / adjusted at the Annual Meeting 2024 and at the Extraordinary Annual Meeting in 2024.