The statutes of the Association, signed by the founding members at the Founding General Assembly of 18 September 2025 and ratified by Order (Διάταξη) No. 2/2026 of the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Achaia.
The Association is established under the name «ΣΥΝΔΕΣΜΟΣ ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗΣ ΕΜΠΟΡΙΑΣ & ΤΥΠΟΠΟΙΗΣΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΕΛΑΙΟΛΑΔΟΥ» with the short name «ΣΥ.Π.Ε.Τ.Ε.ΕΛ.». In dealings abroad it uses the faithful translation of that name; in English, Greek Olive Oil Production, Trading & Packaging Association, with the short name SYPETEEL.
The seat of the Association is the Municipality of Patras, Achaia. Offices may be relocated within the Regional Unit of Achaia by decision of the Board, without amendment of the statutes. Branches may be established elsewhere in Greece or abroad by decision of the Board.
Indefinite, commencing from lawful registration of the statutes with the competent Court of First Instance.
The protection, development and promotion of the olive sector, by bringing forward its inherent value and its economic, social, environmental and health significance. The purpose is economic and non-profit. Cooperation across the olive oil value chain — growers, mills, traders and brokers, packers, olive-pomace processors, retail distributors and exporters — is likewise a core purpose.
Submission of positions to the State; cooperation with supervised public bodies and with international organisations; cooperation with the scientific community; open forums; studies and information bulletins; participation in EU and national programmes; conferences, workshops and training; publications and digital media; promotional events; and any other lawful related activity.
Full members — natural and legal persons and undertakings of any legal form (private and cooperative) connected with the olive sector, whose principal professional activity is at least one of nine listed activities. Associate members — individual olive growers distinguished by product quality, scientists and scientific bodies, and olive oil packaging and/or retail undertakings promoting olive products. Corresponding members — natural or legal persons established abroad. Honorary members — persons of particular contribution to the Association's aims. Admission of full members requires an increased majority of three-fifths (3/5) of the Board; other categories require a simple majority following a proposal by a full member or by the Board. See the membership page for the full conditions.
Full members hold full voting rights and may elect and be elected to all bodies. Associate and corresponding members attend the General Assembly with the right to speak but not to vote. Honorary members hold all the rights of full members except eligibility for office. Corresponding and honorary members are exempt from financial obligations. All members must respect the aims of the Association, implement the decisions of its bodies and report annual quantitative activity data, which are collected in confidence, anonymised and published only in aggregate. Legal persons are represented by a single designated individual.
The General Assembly of members; the Board of Directors; the Audit Committee (Εξελεγκτική Επιτροπή).
The supreme body of the Association. Convened in ordinary session each September, and in extraordinary session at the request of the President, the Board or one third (1/3) of the members. Notice is given at least fifteen (15) days in advance. Participation may be in person, by videoconference or by written proxy. Quorum requires the absolute majority of members; failing that, the Assembly reconvenes one week later and decides regardless of attendance. Elections are by secret ballot.
Composed of five (5) to seven (7) full members — always an odd number — with an equal number of alternates, elected by the General Assembly for a four-year term. Only full members in good financial standing who have not been expelled or struck off in the preceding five years are eligible. The Board constitutes itself in office within fifteen (15) days of election, electing a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer by secret ballot. It meets at least monthly.
Represents the Association judicially and extrajudicially, chairs the Board and the General Assembly, convenes meetings, signs contracts and correspondence, oversees implementation of decisions, and submits the annual report of activities. Replaced by the Vice-President when absent or unable to act.
Keeps the minutes of the Board and the General Assembly, manages correspondence, maintains the archive and the register of members, issues membership certificates, communicates notices to members and ensures compliance with the Association's legal obligations.
Manages the finances and the books, collects registration fees and annual subscriptions, pays expenses on the President's instruction or by Board decision, operates the bank accounts, prepares monthly financial reports and the annual financial statement, and ensures tax compliance.
Three full members in good financial standing, elected by the same General Assembly that elects the Board, for a four-year term. It audits the financial management of the Association and issues an annual report at the close of each financial year.
By 31 July each year, three reports are submitted to the General Assembly: the President's report of activities, the Treasurer's financial statement and the report of the Audit Committee. They are circulated with the notice of the Assembly. Approval of the financial statement discharges the Board from liability. Approved reports are published on the Association's website, and the Board submits quarterly summary reports to members.
The financial year runs from 1 January to 31 December. The first financial year ends on 31 December 2026.
The Association is dissolved by decision of the General Assembly taken by an increased majority of three-quarters (3/4) of its members, if members fall below twenty (20), if the purpose has been achieved or become unattainable, or by court decision. Liquidation follows Articles 78 ff. of the Civil Code. Any remaining assets pass to the Greek State or to another non-profit legal person with similar aims.
Proposed by the Board or by one fifth (1/5) of the members. Notice with the full text of the proposed amendments is given at least twenty (20) days in advance. General amendments require a quorum of two thirds (2/3) of members and a two-thirds majority of those present. Amendment of the purpose requires the consent of all members.
Any dispute between members arising from membership is resolved by the competent courts of Patras.
For any matter not provided for in the statutes, the provisions of the Greek Civil Code apply.
The General Assembly may approve internal rules of operation governing the detailed functioning of the bodies and activities of the Association.
Registration fees, subscriptions, donations and sponsorships; European and national grants; income from publications, digital content and conferences; participation in funded programmes; fees for studies; and property rights acquired through operation. The Association is a non-profit legal person: no profits are distributed to members, either during its operation or upon dissolution.
The Board may establish advisory, study, research, expert or technical committees, whose members may be drawn from the membership or from other qualified natural or legal persons.
