Pursuant to …;

CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF THE STATUTES OF THE VIETNAM FOUNDRY AND METALLURGY ENGINEERING SCIENCE SOCIETY

THE MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

Pursuant to Decree No. 102/SL-L004 dated May 20, 1957 on the right to establish Associations;
Decree No. 88/2003/ND-CP Pursuant to the Government's Decision dated July 30, 2003, on organization, operation, and management of associations;
Decree No. 45/2003/ND-CP Pursuant to the Government's Decision dated May 9, 2003, on functions, tasks, powers, and structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;
Considering the proposal of the Chairman of the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Engineering Science Society and the Director of the Department for Non-Governmental Organizations,

Pursuant to …;:

Clause 4 of Article 6Approves the Statutes of the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Engineering Science Society which were adopted at the Fourth National Congress of Delegates on June 27, 2003.

12/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 issued by the Minister of Agriculture and EnvironmentThis Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. The Chairman of the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Engineering Science Society and the Director of the Department for Non-Governmental Organizations are responsible for implementing this Decision.

CHARTER

VIETNAM FOUNDRY AND METALLURGY ENGINEERING SCIENCE SOCIETY

Chapter 1 PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES

Article 1. The Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Engineering Science Society is a voluntary social-professional organization of Vietnamese citizens and organizations engaged in science and technology activities in the foundry, metallurgy, heat treatment, surface treatment, metal rolling and pressing industries. The Society voluntarily becomes a member of the Vietnam Association for Science and Technology.

Article 2. The purpose of the Society is to gather and unite members; assist each other in enhancing scientific and technological expertise and professional skills; disseminate knowledge; provide social consultation and appraisal on specialized matters to promote the industry for the service of national industrialization and modernization.

Article 3. The Society operates nationwide; adheres to state laws. The Society has legal personality, its own seal, and a separate bank account. The Society publishes its own journal and operates according to the law. The headquarters of the Society is located in Hanoi.

Chapter 2 TASKS

Article 4. The Society has the following main tasks:

1. To gather and unite individuals engaged in science and technology activities in the foundry, metallurgy, heat treatment, surface treatment, metal rolling and pressing industries, etc.

2. To assist and support each other in enhancing professional skills, encourage creative activities, and promote the application of scientific and technological advancements in production and daily life.

3. To disseminate professional knowledge.

4. To provide social consultation and appraisal on science and technology and socio-economic issues of the industry. To propose scientific and technological and socio-economic measures to develop the industry.

5. To carry out economic and technical activities in accordance with current laws.

6. To cooperate internationally with specialized societies and corresponding international organizations in accordance with the law.

Chapter 3 MEMBERS

Article 5. Vietnamese citizens residing in Vietnam and Vietnamese citizens residing abroad who work in the foundry, metallurgy, heat treatment, surface treatment, metal rolling and pressing industries, etc., or related fields, agree with the Society's statutes, have enthusiasm for working for the Society, and voluntarily apply to join the Society may be admitted as members of the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Engineering Science Society. The Society has individual members, organizational members, and supporting members.

- Individual members are Vietnamese citizens who voluntarily work for the Society, agree with the Society's statutes, submit an application to join the Society, and are admitted into the Society. - Organizational members are management agencies, scientific and technological agencies, educational and training institutions, production and business establishments in the foundry and metallurgy sector, who voluntarily work for the Society, agree with the Society's statutes, and are admitted into the Society upon submission of an application by their head. - Supporting members include Vietnamese citizens, Vietnamese citizens residing abroad who agree with the Society's statutes and actively support the Society's activities and are recognized as supporting members. Supporting members do not participate in elections or nominations for positions in the Society's leadership body or vote on Society matters. The Central Executive Committee of the Society specifies detailed procedures for admitting members.

Article 6. Members have the right to:

- Discuss and vote on all matters of the Association, elect and run for positions in the Association's leadership bodies, participate in the Association's organizations. - Depending on specific conditions and capabilities, the Association assists and supports members, enhances and improves professional expertise to implement research projects and inventions. - Enjoy spiritual and material benefits as stipulated by the Association. - Participate in other Associations. - Have the right to request withdrawal from the Association.

Article 7. Members have the duty to:

- Respect the Charter of the Association, implement decisions and resolutions of the Association, promote the influence of the Association, protect and enhance the reputation of the Association, and develop new members. - Participate in the activities of the Association, pay membership fees fully.

Chapter 4 ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

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Article 9. The organization of the Association includes:

At the Central level: Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association At provincial level (hereinafter referred to as province): Province Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association At grassroots level: Specialized Branches. If necessary, at the provincial level, the Provincial Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association may be established. The establishment of the Association is decided by the People's Committee of the province in accordance with the law. The Provincial Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association must agree to the Charter of the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association, submit an application to join, then it will be recognized as a member association. Each member association has its own Charter based on respecting the Charter of the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association.

Article 10. The highest leadership body of the Association is the National Congress of the Association, held regularly every five years. The Congress has the following tasks:

- Approving the report of the term and deciding the direction of the next term. - Amending and supplementing the Charter (if necessary). - Electing the Central Executive Board. The method of electing the Central Executive Board of the Association is decided by the Congress.

Article 11. Tasks and powers of the Central Executive Board of the Association:

- Organizing the implementation of the resolutions of the National Congress of the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association. - Directing all activities of the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association between two Congress sessions. - Electing Standing Committee members; electing the Chairman, Vice Chairmen, and General Secretary among Standing Committee members; electing the Inspection Board consisting of the Head and members. The Central Executive Board decides on the supplementation or removal of Central Executive Board members. The number of additional Central Executive Board members elected shall not exceed 15% of the total number of Central Executive Board members elected by the Congress. - The Central Executive Board meets regularly once a year. Due to objective conditions, the meeting time of the Central Executive Board may be delayed but shall not exceed three months as prescribed. - The Central Executive Board convenes extraordinary meetings when more than half of the Central Executive Board members request; or upon the Standing Committee's proposal.

Article 12. Tasks and powers of the Standing Committee:

- Implementing the resolutions of the Central Executive Board of the Association between two Central Executive Board meetings. - Directing the activities of the Association according to the principle of collective leadership. - Deciding on the establishment and dissolution of organizations and scientific councils under the Association in accordance with the law. Appointing heads of specialized departments, chief editors of journals, and staff responsible for subordinate organizations. - Deciding on rewards and punishments. - The Standing Committee meets regularly every three months. Due to objective conditions, the meeting time of the Standing Committee may be delayed but shall not exceed one month as prescribed. - The Standing Committee convenes extraordinary meetings when more than half of the Standing Committee members request, or upon the President's proposal.

Article 13. Duties of the Chairman and Deputy Chairmen

The duties of the Chairman: - Representing the Association before the law. - Organizing the implementation of resolutions of the Congress and the Central Executive Committee of the Association. - Appointing personnel for the Association's Office. - Being responsible to the Central Executive Committee of the Association and all members of the Association for the activities of the Association. The Deputy Chairmen assist the Chairman in managing specific areas assigned by him and are authorized to manage the work of the Central Executive Committee when the Chairman is absent.

Article 14. The Central Office of the Association.

The Association's Office has the following responsibilities and authorities: - Implementing resolutions and decisions of the Central Executive Committee and the Standing Committee of the Association. - Ensuring internal information flow within the Association and its working relations with external agencies. - Managing administrative and archival work of the Association. Managing the Association's assets. - Handling financial affairs of the Association in accordance with legal regulations.

Article 15. Duties and Authorities of the Secretary-General:

The Secretary-General is a full-time staff member of the Association assisting the Chairman in managing all Association office work. The Secretary-General handles daily tasks, monitors the activities of affiliated organizations, regularly reports to the Standing Committee and the Chairman on issues related to the duties and authorities of the Standing Committee and the Chairman.

Article 16. The Inspection Board consists of a Chairman and members elected by the Central Executive Committee of the Association. The Inspection Board has the following duties and authorities:

- Inspecting the implementation of the Charter of the Association, resolutions of the Central Executive Committee and the Standing Committee. - Inspecting the activities of the Executive Board, the Standing Committee, and affiliated organizations. - Inspecting economic and financial activities of the Association and affiliated organizations. - Considering and resolving complaints and petitions. The Inspection Board meets regularly every six months or may convene extraordinary meetings at the request of the Standing Committee, the Chairman, or the Chairman of the Inspection Board.

Chapter 5 FINANCE AND ASSETS

Article 17. Sources of income of the Association include:

- Membership fees (as stipulated by the Executive Board). - Sponsorship from agencies, organizations, and individuals both domestically and internationally. - Income from scientific and technical, and economic and technical activities of the Association in accordance with legal provisions.

Article 18. The finance and assets of the Association are managed under the state financial system.

Chapter 6 REWARDS AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

Article 19. Members or collaborators of the Association who achieve outstanding results in Association work or in scientific and technical activities will be commended by the Association or the Association may propose commendation by competent state agencies. Forms of commendation are determined by the Standing Committee.

Article 20. Members violating the Charter seriously or damaging the reputation of the Association will be subject to disciplinary measures ranging from criticism, warning to expulsion from the Association.

Forms of discipline are determined by the Standing Committee.

Chapter 7 EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION

Article 21. This Charter comprises VII Chapters and 22 Articles, which were adopted by the National Congress of the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association on June 27, 2003, and becomes effective upon approval by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Article 22. Only the National Congress of the Association has the right to amend this Charter.