Please note that these rules are provided in English only for convenience. The official version of these rules is the Finnish one.

• I CHAPTER Name, place of origin and purpose
• II CHAPTER Members and payments
• III CHAPTER General assemblies
• IV CHAPTER Decision-making arrangements and elections
• V CHAPTER Board and officers
• VI CHAPTER Administration and finance
• VII CHAPTER Special regulations

The name of the association is Tampereen TietoTeekkarikilta ry. The name TiTe is used as an unofficial abbreviation of the association's name. In these rules, the association is referred to as guild. Informally, the name Guild of Information Technology can be used in English contexts.

The guild was founded on May 14, 1991.

The guild's place of origin is Tampere and its official language is Finnish.

The purpose of the guild is to:

• promote cooperation among Information Technology students at the University of Tampere
• advance the interests of its members in matters related to studies
• promote and develop the study of information technology and its awareness in society
• enhance the recreational opportunities of its members
• develop the professional and societal skills of its members
• develop and uphold the teekkari culture of Tampere, both in Finland and abroad.

In order to achieve its purpose, the guild may, among other things:

• organize meetings, training and discussion sessions, social gatherings, study trips, celebrations, and other leisure activities
• disseminate information about the guild's activities by publishing newsletters, magazines, or other materials
• arrange corporate collaboration events and fairs
• provide information about job opportunities
• maintain contact with other student communities, Tampere University's administrative bodies and staff, Student Union of Tampere University, Tampere Teekkarit ry, professional organizations, business sectors, and other necessary stakeholders.

To support its activities, the guild can:

• accept grants, donations, and bequests
• acquire movable and immovable property necessary for its activities
• distribute and sell materials related to studies and recreational activities, such as study supplies, textbooks, and overall patches
• organize entertainment events, fundraising, and lotteries with appropriate permits
• engage in economic activities as per Section 5 of the Associations Act to provide the means to further it's purpose.

The guild cannot acquire financial benefit or profit for its participating members.

The guild's members include regular members as well as external, supporting, and honorary members. Any individual studying for a degree, postgraduate, or exchange program in the technical sciences at Tampere University can be accepted as a regular member, provided they accept the guild's purpose and rules and pay the guild's membership fee. An external member can be anyone studying for a degree, postgraduate, or exchange program in Finland, accepting the guild's purpose and rules, and paying the membership fee.

Those accepted as regular members before any changes to the rules will retain their eligibility as regular members until the completion of their studies.

Supporting membership in the guild can be granted to individuals or organizations interested in the guild's activities, who wish to support the guild's purpose and activities.

The guild's board approves regular members, external members, and supporting members by application. A person who has been expelled from the guild according to the procedure outlined in section 6, paragraphs 1 or 2, can be admitted as a member with a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the board.

The guild's assembly, with a three-quarters (3/4) majority vote, can confer the title of honorary member upon an individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the guild's activities or significantly advanced its objectives. The proposal for honorary membership can be made by the guild's board or a member group consisting of at least fifteen (15) members. An honorary member can also be a regular member of the guild if they meet the conditions required for regular members outlined in these rules. The guild maintains a membership list of its members.

The regular members and external members of the guild are obligated to pay a membership fee to the guild, the amount of which is determined by the guild's election assembly. The membership fee is valid for the period between June 1st and May 31st.

Supporting members of the guild are obligated to pay a supporting membership fee, the amount of which is determined by the guild's election assembly. The supporting membership fee is valid for the period between January 1st and December 31st.

Honorary members of the guild are not obligated to pay a membership fee, even if they are regular members of the guild.

A member has the right to resign from the guild at any time by providing written notice to the guild's board or its chairperson. A member may also resign by announcing it during a general assembly.

Regular members and external members are considered to have resigned from the guild if they have not paid their membership fee for the current academic year by the end of October. A supporting member is considered to have resigned from the guild if they have not paid their supporting membership fee for the current calendar year by the end of March.

The general assembly has the authority to expel a member from the guild if the member:

• Fails to fulfill the obligations committed to upon joining the guild.
• Substantially damages the guild, either through actions within or outside the guild.
• No longer meets the conditions for membership as specified in the law or the guild's rules.

If the expulsion of a member is to be discussed at an assembly, it must be mentioned in the assembly notice.

The guild's board can expel a member from the guild if the member no longer meets the conditions for membership as specified in the law or the guild's rules.

If the board intends to discuss the expulsion of a member at its meeting, it must be mentioned in the meeting notice. Before making a decision, the member concerned must be given the opportunity to be heard if they wish.

If a guild member significantly damages the guild through their behavior or actions, the board can, for a maximum period of six months, restrict the member from participating in guild-organized events or limit the member's access to guild services. If the board intends to discuss disciplinary measures against a member in its meeting, it must be mentioned in the meeting notice. Before making a decision, the member concerned must be given the opportunity to be heard if they wish.

General assemblies include the annual assembly, election assembly and additional assemblies. The guild's board is responsible for convening general assemblies.

The annual assembly must be held by the end of April and must include, at least:

• Discussion of the previous year's activity report.
• Discussion of the financial statements and annual accounts presented by the board.
• Hearing the auditors' statement.
• Decision on the approval of the annual accounts and granting discharge from liability to the board and other responsible parties.

The election assembly must be held by the end of November and must include, at least:

• Election of the chairperson and other members of the board.
• Election of auditors and their personal deputy auditors.
• Decision on the amount of the membership fee for the next academic year.
• Decision on the amount of the supporting membership fee for the next fiscal year.
• Approval of the action plan and budget prepared by the board.

An additional assembly of the guild must be held when the general assembly decides so, the board deems it necessary, or at least one-tenth (1/10) or at least twenty-five (25) eligible guild members demand it for the consideration of the announced matter. Upon receiving the demand, the board must promptly convene the assembly. The assembly must be held within two (2) weeks of the demand, excluding the summer period (May 1st to September 1st), during which the assembly must be held within four (4) weeks of the demand.

General assemblies must be announced at least seven (7) days before the assembly, posted on the guild's notice board, and sent through the members' email newsletter. The assembly notice must include the agenda, as well as the time and place of the assembly. A general assembly is considered quorate if it has been convened according to the rules.

The right to vote and eligibility for candidacy belong to the regular members of the guild. Other members have the right to be present and speak at assemblies. Voting by proxy is not allowed.

At general assemblies, two (2) minute verifiers are selected from among the regular members of the guild. The verification must be completed within two (2) weeks of the assembly.

Unless otherwise stated in the rules, a decision is reached by the opinion supported by more than half of the votes cast in the vote. In case of a tie, the chairperson's vote decides, except in elections, where a draw is resolved by a random method.

When voting on the expulsion of a member or disciplinary measures and the votes are tied, the milder opinion becomes the decision.

Open voting should be used unless at least two (2) eligible voting members present at the assembly demand a closed vote.

When voting on proposed decisions, the assembly will determine the voting order.

When only one person is to be elected in an election, they must receive at least half (1/2) of the votes cast. If no one receives an absolute majority of votes in the first round, a new election will be conducted between the top two candidates from the first vote.

If the election is conducted proportionally, candidate lists are not used. In this case, the voting ballot indicates the candidates to be voted for, with the first candidate receiving one vote, the second candidate receiving half (1/2) a vote, the third candidate receiving one-third (1/3) of a vote, and so on. The elected candidates are determined based on the number of votes they receive in descending order.

When counting the number of votes cast, the following are not taken into account:

• Eligible voters who did not vote because they did not attend the assembly.
• Eligible voters who chose not to vote.
• Eligible voters lacking formal voting rights for that meeting or matter.
• Blank or invalidated votes.

The guild's activities are overseen by a board elected for a calendar year. The board consists of a chairperson and five to ten (5-10) other members, all of whom must be regular members of the guild. The board selects a vice-chairperson, secretary, and treasurer from among its members and assigns tasks to other board members.

The responsibilities of the board include:

• Leading the guild's activities and managing its finances and assets.
• Preparing matters brought up in guild assemblies and implementing decisions made in those assemblies.
• Drafting proposals for the activity report, financial statements, action plan, and budget.
• Convening guild assemblies.
• Deciding on matters not specifically designated for guild assemblies, including the approval of new members.

For a valid reason, the guild assembly can relieve a board member of their duties mid-term, provided the assembly notice includes this information. If necessary, a new member can be elected to replace the person released from their duties for the remaining term.

The board meeting is convened by the chairperson, and in their absence, by the vice-chairperson. A meeting must also be called if at least two board members demand it from the chairperson. The method of calling meetings is determined by the board.

The guild's board is considered quorate if the meeting has been announced in a manner determined by the board, and in addition to the chairperson or the vice-chairperson in their absence, at least half (1/2) of the board members are present.

The guild's name is signed by the chairperson or vice-chairperson together with a board member. The board can grant signing rights to a regular member of the guild.

The guild's board can establish temporary committees or appoint officials for specific tasks, for a maximum period of the board's term. If necessary, individuals from outside the guild can also be appointed to these roles. The board can provide rules and regulations for the activities of committees and officials.

For a valid reason, the guild's board can relieve an official or committee from their duties mid-term, provided the meeting notice includes this information. If necessary, a new person or committee can be elected to replace the individual or committee released from their duties for the remaining term.

The guild's operational and financial year follows the calendar year. The guild's administration and finances are overseen by two (2) auditors. The auditor's term is one calendar year. Documents related to the guild's administration and accounting must be submitted for audit to the auditors at least four (4) weeks before the annual assembly or upon the auditors' request. The auditors must submit the documents and the audit report to the guild's board at least two (2) weeks before the annual assembly.

A member of the guild, the board, and a board member have the right to contest a decision of the guild by filing a lawsuit if the decision has not been made in the proper order, and the error could have affected the content of the decision or otherwise infringed upon the rights of the guild member. Additionally, the decision may be contested if it violates the law or these rules in any other way. The right to bring a lawsuit for contestation does not apply to those who have contributed to reaching the decision in question during the meeting. The lawsuit must be initiated within three months of the decision or when the minutes regarding the decision are dated.

The logos and emblems of the guild are regulated by separate decoration guidelines approved by the guild's meeting.

Amendments to these rules can be made if the proposed amendment is approved by at least three-quarters (3/4) majority vote in two (2) consecutive guild assemblies, with a minimum interval of two (2) weeks between them. The amendment proposal must be mentioned in the assembly notice. The proposal for an amendment can be submitted in writing by the board or by ten (10) regular members of the guild to the board. A proposal made by regular members must be addressed in the next guild assembly.

The guild shall be dissolved if a decision to that effect is made with a majority of five-sixths (5/6) in two (2) consecutive assemblies, with a minimum interval of one (1) month between them. The proposal for dissolution must be stated in the assembly notice.

Upon the dissolution or termination of the guild, its assets shall be transferred for use by Tampereen Teekkarit ry for the purpose specified in Section 2 of these rules. If Tampereen Teekkarit ry does not exist, the assets of the guild shall be transferred for the purpose specified in Section 2 in a manner determined by the assembly that decided on the dissolution.

These rules apply equally to everyone.

An amendment to the rules or a decision on dissolution becomes effective once it has been registered in the Finnish Register of Associations.