Article 1
Name of the Association: Hebei Provincial Enterprise Culture Association.
English Name: Hebei Province Enterprise Culture Association.
Abbreviation: HECA.
Article 2
Nature of the Association: The association is a non-profit social organization voluntarily formed by individuals, departments, institutions, groups and enterprises engaged in corporate culture research and construction within Hebei Province.
Article 3
Purpose of the Association: The association takes the Party's basic theories and lines as its guiding principles, abides by the Constitution, laws, regulations and national policies, as well as social ethics. It represents the interests of members and the association, safeguards their legitimate rights and interests, and promotes the sustained, rapid, coordinated and healthy development of corporate culture in Hebei Province.
Article 4
Competent Business Unit of the Association: Hebei Provincial Department of Culture.
Registration and Administration Authority for Social Organizations: Hebei Provincial Civil Affairs Department.
Article 5
The association's office is located at No. 3, Jingwei Hutong, Ping'an South Street, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province.
Article 6
The scope of business of the association includes organizing, coordinating, planning, serving and promoting the construction of corporate culture in all walks of life across the province, so as to enhance enterprise vitality, improve management level, and better serve the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
(1) Carry out activities such as research, promotion, publicity, consultation and information exchange related to corporate culture.
(2) Publicize advanced concepts of corporate culture and establish positive energy in corporate culture.
(3) Conduct business work such as exhibitions, competitions, cultural and sports activities, and training related to corporate culture, and extensively carry out cultural exchanges between enterprises.
(4) Undertake matters entrusted by relevant government departments and members. Carry out other activities and public welfare undertakings that are beneficial to the association.
Article 7
Members of the association include unit members and individual members.
Article 8
Members must meet the following conditions:
(1) Uphold the articles of association of the association;
(2) Have the will to join the association;
(3) Have a certain influence in the field of corporate culture.
Article 9
The procedures for admission are as follows:
(1) Submit an application for membership;
(2) Be discussed and approved by the Council;
(3) Be issued a membership card by the Secretariat or Office authorized by the Council.
Article 10
Members shall enjoy the following rights:
Participate in the activities of the association;
Have priority in obtaining services provided by the association;
Have the right to vote and stand for election in the association;
Have the right to make suggestions and supervise the work of the association;
Voluntary membership and freedom to withdraw.
Article 11
Members shall perform the following obligations:
Implement the resolutions of the association;
Safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the association;
Complete the work assigned by the association;
Pay membership fees in accordance with regulations;
Report to the association and provide relevant materials.
Article 12
Members who wish to withdraw shall notify the association in writing and return their membership cards. Members who fail to pay membership fees or participate in association activities for one year shall be deemed to have withdrawn automatically.
Article 13
If a member seriously violates these articles of association, they shall be expelled upon a vote by the Council or the Standing Council.
Article 14
The highest authority of the association is the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly). The functions and powers of the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly) are as follows:
(1) Formulate and amend the articles of association of the association;
(2) Elect and remove directors;
(3) Deliberate on the work report and financial report of the Council;
(4) Decide on matters related to termination;
(5) Decide on other major matters.
Article 15
The Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly) may be convened only if more than two-thirds of the members (or member representatives) are present, and its resolutions shall take effect only if approved by more than half of the attending members (or member representatives) through voting.
Article 16
The term of each session of the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly) is five years. If it is necessary to advance or postpone the term due to special circumstances, it shall be voted and approved by the Council, reported to the competent business unit for review, and approved by the social organization management authority. However, the maximum period for postponement shall not exceed one year.
Article 17
The Council is the executive body of the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly). It leads the work of the association when the Membership Assembly is not in session and is responsible to the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly).
Article 18
The functions and powers of the Council are as follows:
1. Implement the resolutions of the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly);
2. Elect and remove the President, Vice-Presidents (Standing Directors), and Secretary-General;
3. Prepare for the convening of the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly);
4. Report on work and financial status to the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly);
5. Decide on the admission or expulsion of members;
6. Decide on the establishment of working bodies, branches, representative offices, and entity institutions;
7. Decide on the appointment of Deputy Secretary-Generals and the principal persons in charge of various institutions;
8. Lead the work of various institutions of the association;
9. Formulate internal management systems;
10. Decide on other major matters.
Article 19
The Council may be convened only if more than two-thirds of the directors are present, and its resolutions shall take effect only if approved by more than two-thirds of the attending directors through voting.
Article 20
The Council shall hold at least one meeting every year. Under special circumstances, meetings may also be held in the form of correspondence.
Article 21
The association shall establish a Standing Council. The Standing Council shall be elected by the Council. When the Council is not in session, it shall exercise the functions and powers specified in Items 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of Article 18 and be responsible to the Council (the number of standing directors shall not exceed one-third of the number of directors).
Article 22
The Standing Council may be convened only if more than two-thirds of the standing directors are present, and its resolutions shall take effect only if approved by more than two-thirds of the attending standing directors through voting.
Article 23
The Standing Council shall hold at least one meeting every half a year. Under special circumstances, meetings may also be held in the form of correspondence.
Article 24
The President, Vice-Presidents, and Secretary-General of the association must meet the following conditions:
1. Adhere to the Party's lines, principles, and policies, and have good political qualities;
2. Have significant influence in the business field of the association;
3. The maximum age for holding office as President, Vice-President, or Secretary-General shall not exceed 70 years old, and the Secretary-General shall be a full-time position;
4. Be in good health and able to perform regular work;
5. Have not been deprived of political rights due to criminal punishment;
6. Have full capacity for civil conduct;
7. Be enthusiastic about corporate culture construction;
8. The corporate culture construction of their affiliated units has achieved remarkable results;
9. Have significant influence in the business field of the association.
Article 25
If the President, Vice-President, or Secretary-General of the association exceeds the maximum age for holding office, they may take up the position only after being voted and approved by the Council, reported to the competent business unit for review, and approved by the social organization management authority.
Article 26
The term of office of the President, Vice-Presidents, and Secretary-General of the association is five years. The maximum term of office for the President, Vice-Presidents, and Secretary-General shall not exceed two consecutive terms. If it is necessary to extend the term due to special circumstances, it shall be approved by more than two-thirds of the members (or member representatives) of the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly) through voting, reported to the competent business unit for review, and approved by the social organization management authority before taking office.
Article 27
The President of the association shall be the legal representative of the association. If, under special circumstances, a Vice-President or Secretary-General is to serve as the legal representative, it shall be reported to the competent business unit for review and approved by the social organization management authority before taking office. The legal representative of the association shall not concurrently serve as the legal representative of other organizations.
Article 28
The President of the association shall exercise the following functions and powers:
1. Convene and preside over meetings of the Council or Standing Council;
2. Inspect the implementation of resolutions of the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly) and the Council (or Standing Council);
3. Sign important documents on behalf of the association.
Article 29
The Secretary-General of the association shall exercise the following functions and powers:
1. Preside over the daily work of the working bodies and organize the implementation of the annual work plan;
2. Coordinate the work of various branches, representative offices, and entity institutions;
3. Nominate Deputy Secretary-Generals and the principal persons in charge of various working bodies, branches, representative offices, and entity institutions, and submit them to the Council or Standing Council for decision;
4. Decide on the employment of full-time staff in working bodies, representative offices, and entity institutions;
5. Handle other daily affairs.
Article 30
Sources of funds for the association:
(1) Membership fees;
(2) Donations;
(3) Government subsidies;
(4) Income from activities or services carried out within the approved business scope;
(5) Interest;
(6) Other legitimate income.
Article 31
The association shall collect membership fees in accordance with relevant national regulations.
Article 32
The funds of the association must be used for the business scope specified in these articles of association and the development of the cause, and shall not be distributed among members.
Article 33
The association shall establish a strict financial management system to ensure that accounting materials are legal, true, accurate, and complete.
Article 34
The association shall be staffed with accounting personnel with professional qualifications. Accountants shall not concurrently serve as cashiers. Accounting personnel must conduct accounting 核算 (accounting) and implement accounting supervision. When accounting personnel are transferred or resign, they must complete the handover procedures with the succeeding personnel.
Article 35
The asset management of the association must implement the financial management system stipulated by the state and be subject to the supervision of the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly) and the financial department. If the source of assets is state appropriations, social donations, or subsidies, it must be subject to the supervision of audit authorities, and the relevant information shall be made public to the society in an appropriate manner.
Article 36
The association must accept financial audits by the social organization registration and management authority and the competent business unit before the term of office is renewed or the legal representative is replaced.
Article 37
No unit or individual may occupy, privately divide, or misappropriate the assets of the association.
Article 38
The salaries, insurance, and welfare benefits of the full-time staff of the association shall be implemented with reference to the relevant regulations of the state on public institutions.
Article 39
Any amendment to the articles of association of the association must be voted and approved by the Council before being submitted to the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly) for deliberation.
Article 40
The amended articles of association of the association must be submitted to the competent business unit for review and approval within 15 days after being adopted by the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly), and shall take effect after being verified and approved by the social organization registration and management authority.
Article 41
If the association needs to be deregistered due to the completion of its purposes, voluntary dissolution, division, merger, or other reasons, the Council or Standing Council shall put forward a motion for termination.
Article 42
The motion for termination of the association must be approved by vote at the Membership Assembly (or Membership Representative Assembly) and reported to the competent business unit for review and approval.
Article 43
Before the termination of the association, a liquidation organization must be established under the guidance of the competent business unit and the social organization management authority to settle claims and debts and handle aftermath matters. During the liquidation period, no activities other than liquidation shall be carried out.
Article 44
The association shall be deemed terminated upon completion of deregistration procedures with the social organization registration and management authority.
Article 45
The remaining property of the association after termination shall, under the supervision of the competent business unit and the social organization registration and management authority, be used in accordance with relevant national regulations for the development of undertakings related to the purposes of the association.
Article 46
These Articles of Association were adopted by vote at the Membership Assembly on May 26, 2015.
Article 47
The right to interpret these Articles of Association shall belong to the Council of the association.
Article 48
These Articles of Association shall take effect from the date of verification and approval by the social organization registration and management authority.
