Kurullar

Kurullar is the Turkish term for boards, councils, or committees. The plural kurullar refers to multiple such bodies. A kurul is a formal group of members designated to govern, supervise, advise, or decide on specific matters within an organization. Kurullar may be advisory or decision-making and derive authority from statutes, bylaws, or charters. They are common in public institutions, private companies, professional associations, and non-governmental organizations.

The functions of kurullar include setting policy directions, overseeing operations, approving budgets, supervising compliance, and guiding strategic decisions. Their specific mandate, size, term lengths, voting rules, and reporting lines vary depending on the organization’s regulations or applicable law. Decisions can require a simple majority or other thresholds; in some contexts, minority protections or veto rules may apply.

Various types of kurullar exist. Examples include yönetim kurulları (boards of directors), denetim kurulları (auditing or supervisory committees), planlama kurulları (planning councils), and güvenlik kurulları (security councils). In the public sector, kurullar are often established by statute to regulate professions, oversee public agencies, or coordinate policy across agencies.

Composition typically includes a chairperson and other appointed members, with roles such as secretary or rapporteur. Terms may be fixed and subject to removal under defined conditions.

In Turkish discourse, kurullar play a central role in governance and accountability, but their powers are not uniform; each kurul operates within its founding documents and legal framework.