Constitution of China Blind Association (Adopted at the Sixth National Congress of China Disabled Persons’ Federation on September 18th, 2013)
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Chapter I General Provisions
????Article 1 The full name of the Association: China Association for the Blind, abbreviated as China Association for the Blind. English full name: China association of persons with visual disabilities, English abbreviation: CAPVD.
????Article 2 This Association is a public welfare social organization voluntarily formed by blind people (including those with low vision, the same below) and social organizations, enterprises, institutions and individuals related to the work for the blind, and is a representative organization for the blind.
????Article 3 Purpose of the Association: to promote humanitarianism and develop the cause of the disabled. Represent the common interests of the blind, reflect the special needs of the blind, serve the blind, safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, promote their equal and full participation in social life, and share social material and cultural achievements.
????We will abide by the Constitution, laws, regulations, policies and social ethics.
????Article 4 This Association shall accept the business leadership, supervision and management of the competent business unit, China Disabled Persons’ Federation and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the registration and management organ of associations.
????Article 5 The domicile of this Association is located in Beijing.
Chapter II Scope of Business
????Article 6 Scope of business
????(a) unity, lead the blind self-esteem, self-confidence, self-improvement, self-reliance, fulfill legal obligations, and contribute to building a harmonious society;
????(2) Promoting the rehabilitation, education, employment, poverty alleviation, rights protection, social security, prevention and treatment of blindness for the blind, participating in and holding various trainings and cultural literacy work for the blind, and carrying out mass cultural and sports activities beneficial to the physical and mental health of the blind;
????(three) to promote the construction of barrier-free environment, standardized research and popularization of Braille, and promote the development and application of assistive devices for the blind. To provide consultation, suggestions, services and supervision on information accessibility, Braille publishing, blind massage, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the midway blind, and guide dog service;
????(4) Training and recommending disabled workers among the blind;
????(five) to undertake the work entrusted by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation;
????(six) on behalf of the blind in China to participate in international activities and promote international exchanges and cooperation.
Chapter III Membership
????Article 7 The members of this Association are divided into individual members and unit members.
????Article 8 A member joining this Association must meet the following requirements:
????(a) support the articles of association;
????(2) Willing to join this Association;
????(3) It has a certain influence in the business field of this Association;
????(four) individuals, social organizations, enterprises and institutions who are enthusiastic about providing services for the blind, supporting and actively participating in the activities of this association.
????Article 9 The procedures for membership are:
????(1) submitting an application for membership;
????(2) It was discussed and adopted by the Committee;
????(3) The Committee authorizes the secretariat to issue membership cards.
????Article 10 Members shall enjoy the following rights:
????(a) the right to vote, to be elected and to vote;
????(two) to participate in the activities organized by the association;
????(three) to obtain the priority of our service;
????(four) have the right to criticize, suggest and supervise the work of this association;
????(5) Voluntary membership and freedom of withdrawal.
????Article 11 Members shall perform the following obligations:
????(1) Abide by the articles of association of this Association and implement the resolutions of this Association;
????(two) to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the association;
????(three) to complete the work assigned by the association;
????(four) individual members of the blind are exempt from the membership fee, and other members pay the membership fee according to the regulations;
????(5) To report the situation to this Council and provide relevant information.
????Article 12 A member who has paid the membership fee according to the regulations shall notify the Association in writing and return his membership card. If you don’t pay the membership fee or participate in the activities of this association for one year, it will be regarded as automatic withdrawal.
????Article 13 If a member commits a serious violation of the articles of association of the Association, he shall be removed from the membership after being voted by the Committee.
????Chap IV creation and removal of organizations and responsible person
????Article 14 National Congress of Members
????The highest authority of this Association is the National Congress of Members, whose functions and powers are:
????(a) to formulate and amend the articles of association;
????(2) To elect and recall members of the Committee; During the intersessional period, the Committee is authorized to exercise this power, but the number of members to be adjusted shall not exceed 1/3 of the total;
????(three) to review the work report and financial report of the Committee and determine the working principles and tasks;
????(four) to formulate and revise the membership fee standards;
????(5) Deciding on the termination;
????(six) to decide on other major issues.
????Article 15 The National Congress of Members shall be convened only when more than two-thirds of the members’ representatives are present, and its resolutions shall take effect only when more than half of the members’ representatives present vote.
????Article 16 The National Congress of Members shall be held for five years in parallel with the National Congress of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation. Due to special circumstances, it is necessary to advance or postpone the general election, which shall be voted by the Committee, reported to the China Disabled Persons’ Federation for review and approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but the longest extension of the general election shall not exceed one year.
????Article 17 Committee
????The Committee is the executive body of the National Congress of Members, leading the Association to carry out its daily work during the intersessional period and being responsible to the National Congress of Members.
????Article 18 The functions and powers of the Committee are:
????(a) to implement the resolutions of the National Congress of Members;
????(2) To decide on the establishment and employment of honorary posts;
????(three) to elect and recall the chairman, vice chairman and secretary general;
????(four) to submit an annual work report to the presidium of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation;
????(five) to prepare for the convening of the National Congress of Members;
????(six) to propose amendments to the articles of association of the National Congress;
????(seven) to report the work and financial situation to the National Congress of Members;
????(eight) put forward the working principles and tasks, and formulate the annual work plan;
????(nine) to decide on the absorption or removal of members;
????(ten) decided to set up offices, branches and entities;
????(eleven) to decide on the appointment of the principal responsible persons of various institutions;
????(twelve) to lead the work of the institutions of this Association;
????(thirteen) to formulate internal management system;
????(14) To decide on the activity logo of the Association;
????(fifteen) to decide on other major issues.
????Article 19 A committee meeting can only be held when more than 2/3 members are present, and its resolution can only take effect when more than 2/3 members present vote.
????Article 20 The meeting of the Committee shall be held once a year. Under special circumstances, it can also be held in writing or by communication.
????Article 21 The chairman, vice-chairman and secretary-general of this Association must meet the following requirements:
????(a) adhere to the party’s line, principles and policies, good political quality, strong overall concept and working ability;
????(two) love the cause of the disabled, and have great influence and prestige among the blind and in the business field of this association;
????(three) the maximum age of the chairman is not more than 70 years old, the maximum age of the vice chairman and the secretary general is not more than 65 years old, and the secretary general is full-time;
????(four) can adhere to the normal work of this association;
????(5) Having not been subjected to criminal punishment of deprivation of political rights;
????(6) Having full capacity for civil conduct.
????Twenty-second if the chairman, vice-chairman and secretary-general of this association exceed the maximum working age, they must be approved by the Committee, reported to the China Disabled Persons’ Federation for review and approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs before taking up their posts.
????Article 23 The term of office of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary-General of this Association is five years, and no more than two consecutive terms may be served. If it is necessary to extend the term of office due to special circumstances, it must be voted by more than 2/3 of the members’ representatives at the members’ congress, reported to the China Disabled Persons’ Federation for review and approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs before taking office.
????Article 24 The chairman of this Association is the legal representative, and the legal representative signs relevant important documents on behalf of this Association.
????Due to special circumstances, the Secretary-General may serve as the legal representative after being entrusted by the Chairman and agreed by the Committee, reported to the China Disabled Persons’ Federation for review and approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
????The legal representative of this Association shall not concurrently serve as the legal representative of other organizations.
????Article 25 The chairman of this Association shall exercise the following functions and powers:
????(1) To be responsible for the overall work of the Association, and to convene and preside over committee meetings;
????(two) to check the implementation of the resolutions of the members’ congresses and committees.
????Article 26 The Vice-Chairman and the Secretary-General of this Association shall assist the Chairman in his work, and the Secretary-General shall exercise the following powers:
????(a) to preside over the daily work of the secretariat of the Association and organize the implementation of the annual work plan;
????(2) Coordinating the work of all branches and entities;
????(three) entrusted by the chairman, signed the relevant documents on behalf of the association;
????(4) Nominating the principal responsible persons of offices and entities and submitting them to the Committee for decision;
????(five) to decide on the employment of full-time staff in offices, branches and entities;
????(6) Handling other daily affairs.
????Twenty-seventh offices
????China Blind Union Committee has a secretariat as an office to undertake the daily work of the Association.
Chapter V Principles of Asset Management and Use
????Twenty-eighth sources of funds of the Association:
????(a) government funding and special funds of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation;
????(two) donations from domestic and foreign organizations and individuals;
????(3) membership fees;
????(4) Income from activities or services carried out within the approved business scope;
????(5) Interest and other lawful income.
????Article 29 The Association collects membership dues according to the relevant regulations of the state.
????Article 30 The funds of this Association must be used for the business scope and career development as stipulated in the Articles of Association, and shall not be distributed among members.
????Article 31 The Association shall establish a strict financial management system to ensure the legality, truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of accounting information.
????Article 32 The Association shall be equipped with accountants with professional qualifications and implement the accounting system of non-governmental non-profit organizations. An accountant may not concurrently serve as a cashier. Accountants must conduct accounting and exercise accounting supervision. When an accountant transfers his job or leaves his post, he must go through the handover procedures with the receiver.
????Article 33 The asset management of this Association must comply with the financial management regulations of the State and accept the supervision of the members’ congress and the financial department. If the source of assets belongs to the state appropriation or social donation or subsidy, it must accept the supervision of audit institutions and announce the relevant information to the public in an appropriate way.
????Thirty-fourth before the association changes its term or changes its legal representative, it must accept the financial audit of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the China Disabled Persons’ Federation.
????Article 35 No unit or individual may occupy, privately divide or misappropriate the assets of this Association.
????Article 36 The wages, insurance and welfare benefits of the full-time staff of this Association shall be implemented with reference to the relevant provisions of the state on public institutions.
Chapter VI Procedures for Amending the Articles of Association
????Article 37 Any amendment to the articles of association of the Association shall be approved by the Committee and submitted to the National Congress for deliberation.
????Article 38 The revised articles of association of the Association shall come into effect after being examined and approved by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation and reported to the Ministry of Civil Affairs for approval within 15 days after being voted by the National Congress.
Chapter VII Termination Procedure and Property Disposal after Termination
????Article 39 If the Association completes its purpose or disbands itself or needs to be cancelled due to separation or merger, the Committee shall propose a termination motion.
????Fortieth, the motion to terminate the association must be voted by the National Congress of Members and submitted to the China Disabled Persons’ Federation for examination and approval.
????Article 41 Before the termination of this Association, a liquidation organization shall be established under the guidance of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation and relevant authorities to clear up the creditor’s rights and debts and deal with the aftermath. During the liquidation period, no activities other than liquidation will be carried out.
????Article 42 The Association shall be terminated after the cancellation of registration by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
????Article 43 The remaining property after the termination of the Association shall be used for the development of undertakings related to the purpose of the Association under the supervision of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation and the Ministry of Civil Affairs in accordance with relevant state regulations.
Chapter VIII Supplementary Provisions
????Article 44 The emblem of this Association adopts the emblem of China Disabled Persons’ Federation.
????Article 45 The Articles of Association was adopted by the National Member Congress on September 18, 2013.
????Article 46 The right to interpret these Articles of Association belongs to the Committee of China Association for the Blind.
????Article 47 The Articles of Association shall come into force as of the date of approval by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
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