Decision No. 73/2004/QĐ-BNV approving the Charter of the Vietnam Large Dams Association issued by the Minister of Home Affairs.

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the Approval of the Charter of the Vietnam Large Dams Association

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;
Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 45/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 9, 2003 on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;
Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 88/2003/NĐ-CP dated July 30, 2003 on the organization, operation, and management of associations;
Considering the proposal of the Vietnam Large Dams Association and the Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations,

Article 1. Approves the Charter of the Vietnam Large Dams Association which was adopted at the First Term General Assembly on July 11, 2004.

Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. The Chairman of the Vietnam Large Dams Association and the Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.

CHARTER

VIETNAM LARGE DAMS ASSOCIATION
(Annexed to Decision No. 73/2004/QĐ-BNV dated November 1, 2004)

Chapter 1

Name of the Association:

Article 1. Name of the Association

- The name of the Association is the Vietnam Electronics Industry Association. - The international trade name in English is Vietnam Electronic Industries Association, abbreviated as VEIA. The Vietnamese name of the Association and the international trade name have equal legal status.

Article 2. The Vietnam Electronics Industry Association is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization of organizations and enterprises with legal personality operating in the field of electronics, information technology, and telecommunications in Vietnam, aiming to cooperate and support each other to promote the development of the Vietnamese electronics, information technology, and telecommunications industry according to the strategic orientation of the State.

Article 3. The Vietnam Electronics Industry Association operates under the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has legal personality, has a seal, has a bank account, and has its own assets and finances. The main office of the Vietnam Electronics Industry Association is located in Hanoi. When necessary, representative offices, branches, and sub-associations may be established in some provinces and cities in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Chapter 2

TASKS AND POWERS

Article 4. The Vietnam Electronics Industry Association has the following tasks and powers:

1. To represent and protect the legitimate rights and interests of members within the framework of Vietnamese law.

2. To advise and make recommendations to state management agencies regarding strategies for development, long-term plans and programs, policies, product standards, and other issues related to the industry. Timely disseminate the State's policies, laws, and regulations relevant to members.

3. To promptly grasp the situation of activities in the electronics, information technology, and telecommunications sectors in Vietnam, in the region, and globally to provide advice on investment, technology transfer, joint ventures, cooperation with foreign countries, and business production directions for members to leverage their strengths and ensure the overall interests of the industry.

4. To organize exchanges, cooperation, and economic-scientific and technological collaboration among members, promoting specialization and cooperation, effectively utilizing the potential of all members in production and business activities, serving as a mediator to resolve difficulties, obstacles, and disputes between members.

5. To maintain relationships and participate in international organizations and associations in the same sector worldwide and in the region in accordance with the law. Encourage and create conditions for members to meet, exchange, and cooperate with foreign organizations in the same field, supporting members' trade promotion activities in line with the general direction of the Association.

6. To organize the collection and analysis of information related to the industry to provide to members through various forms such as information exchanges, seminars, roundtable discussions, publishing publications, reference materials... Organize and assist members to participate in conferences, seminars, exhibitions, fairs, market surveys both domestically and internationally in accordance with the law.

7. To participate in training and human resource development programs for the industry when requested by competent state authorities. To organize and establish training, consulting, and service centers. To implement advisory, training, and scientific and technological service activities in the fields of electronics, information technology, telecommunications, and automation in accordance with the law.

Chapter 2

MEMBERS

Article 5

- Regular Members: All enterprises engaged in production, business, and services in the field of electronics, information technology, and telecommunications in Vietnam, agreeing to the Charter of the Association and voluntarily joining can become members of the Vietnam Electronics Industry Association. - Associated Members: Foreign-invested enterprises including joint ventures and wholly foreign-owned enterprises may join the Vietnam Electronics Industry Association as associated members.

Article 6. Organizations and enterprises wishing to become members of the Vietnam Electronic Business Association must complete the procedures for joining the Association and pay the membership fee. The membership application dossier includes: a membership application letter signed by the Director or owner of the enterprise and stamped (according to the model of the Association), a brief introduction about the enterprise (according to the model), and a copy of the decision establishing the enterprise. The membership application dossier shall be submitted to the Executive Board of the Vietnam Electronic Business Association. After being reviewed and approved by the Executive Board of the Association, the Chairman of the Association shall issue a decision recognizing and notify in writing the organization or enterprise.

Article 7. Each member of the Association may appoint a representative to exercise their rights and obligations as a member. The representative must be the highest authority decision-maker in the organization or enterprise. In case of delegation, the delegate must have sufficient authority to decide all issues related to the organization and enterprise they represent. A member may suspend the status of their representative and appoint another person to replace them. The appointment or suspension of the status of a representative of an organization or enterprise must be notified in writing to the Executive Board of the Association.

Article 8. Withdrawal and termination of membership:

1. An enterprise may withdraw from the Association at any time if it wishes but must notify the Executive Board of the Association in writing three months in advance.

2. If a member enterprise is dissolved or declared bankrupt, its membership status will terminate immediately upon receipt by the Executive Board of the Association of the court's bankruptcy decision or the competent authority's dissolution decision.

3. The membership status of an enterprise may be terminated by a decision of the Executive Board of the Association if the member seriously violates the Charter of the Association, fails to comply with decisions of the Executive Board, or fails to pay membership fees for two consecutive years without a valid reason.

Article 9. Members of the Association enjoy the following benefits:

1. All members are equal and entitled to all benefits and privileges provided by the Association and are protected and assisted by the Association when necessary.

2. Regular members have the right to vote on important matters of the Association, and participate in the election of leadership positions in the Vietnam Electronic Business Association (associate members do not have these benefits).

3. To make recommendations to state management agencies through the Association to resolve issues related to mechanisms and policies to ensure the interests of businesses and the entire industry.

4. To be nominated to attend the General Assembly, annual meetings, and other formal activities of the Association.

5. To receive economic and scientific and technological information from the Association, participate in conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and foreign working delegations organized by the Association.

Article 10. Obligations of members:

1. To abide by the Charter of organization and operation of the Association, resolutions of the General Assembly, and implement decisions of the General Assembly and the Executive Board of the Association.

2. To actively participate in the activities of the Association, propose recommendations regarding common activities of the Association, and undertake tasks assigned by the Association.

3. To maintain regular contact with the Association through the Executive Board of the Association. To report fully, accurately, and promptly any relevant information as required by the Executive Board.

4. To pay annual membership fees in full and on time as stipulated by the Association.

Chapter 4

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Article 11. The organizational structure of the Vietnam Electronic Business Association includes:

- The General Assembly. - The Executive Board of the Association and the Standing Committee of the Executive Board. - The Association Office. - The Audit Board. - Specialized Boards of the Association. - Member Branch Associations. - Centers: research, information, production, application, training, international cooperation, trade promotion, and investment advisory, legal services under the Executive Board. Subordinate organizations of the Association operate and are managed according to the Charter of the Association and state laws.

Article 12. The highest governing body of the Association is the General Assembly, which convenes every four years. The General Assembly has the following tasks:

1. To approve reports on the activities of the Association and the Executive Board during their term.

2. To decide on the direction and program of activities of the Association for the next term.

3. To review and approve the financial report of the Association.

4. To decide on amendments and supplements to the Charter of the Association.

5. To determine the number of Executive Board members and Supervisory Board members, and elect the Executive Board and Supervisory Board.

6. To address urgent matters of the Association.

Article 13. In cases of necessity, the General Assembly may convene extraordinary sessions when at least 2/3 of the total number of Executive Board members or at least 1/2 of the total number of regular members propose.

Article 14. Resolutions of the General Assembly are made by majority principle, requiring at least half of the delegates' agreement. For important issues such as amending and supplementing the Charter, dissolving the Association, electing the Executive Board, the Audit Board, resolutions of the General Assembly must be approved by at least 2/3 of the delegates.

Article 15. Between two General Assemblies, the highest organ of the Association is the Executive Board elected by the General Assembly from the authorized representatives of member organizations and enterprises. During the term, if necessary, member organizations and enterprises may appoint other persons to replace them, and such replacement must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of the Executive Board. Between two General Assemblies, if it is necessary to supplement or replace members of the Executive Board, this must also be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of the Executive Board.

Article 16. The Executive Board convenes once every six months. The Executive Board may convene extraordinary meetings upon the call of the Chairman of the Association or when at least half of the members request it. The tasks of the Executive Board of the Association are:

1. Electing the leadership positions of the Association: President, Vice Presidents, Secretary-General, Head of the Supervisory Board.

2. Managing all activities of the Association in accordance with the resolutions of the General Assembly.

3. Establishing and promulgating regulations and internal rules of the Executive Board and subordinate organizations of the Association.

4. Considering the admission and revocation of membership status.

5. Developing and directing the implementation of the Association's activity and financial programs, setting the level of participation fees and annual membership fees.

6. Deciding to convene the General Assembly, annual meetings, and preparing related issues for these meetings.

Article 17. The Standing Committee of the Executive Board consists of: the Chairman, Vice Chairmen, Secretary-General, and some members of the Executive Board appointed by the Executive Board. Between two meetings of the Executive Board, the Standing Committee is responsible for representing the Association and the Executive Board in managing the Association's affairs, internal and external relations, organizing the implementation of resolutions of the General Assembly and the Executive Board, directing and supervising the activities of affiliated organizations. The Standing Committee meets regularly once every quarter, and may convene extraordinary meetings if necessary.

Article 18. The Chairman of the Association is elected by the Executive Board of the Association for a four-year term and has the following powers and responsibilities:

1. To officially represent the Association before the law, state agencies, domestic and foreign organizations in internal and external activities.

2. To organize the implementation of General Assembly resolutions.

3. To direct, prepare the agenda, and chair meetings of the Executive Board and the Standing Committee.

4. To lead subordinate organizations of the Association and perform functions delegated by the Association.

5. To sign decisions on establishing or dissolving organizations of the Association on behalf of the Executive Board. To appoint and dismiss leadership positions of subordinate organizations.

Article 19. The Executive Board elects Vice Chairmen to assist the Chairman in leading various aspects of the Association's work, with responsibilities and powers within the scope assigned by the Executive Board. In case of absence, the Chairman of the Association delegates one Vice Chairman to act on his behalf.

Article 20. The Executive Board elects the Secretary-General of the Association. The Secretary-General represents the Standing Committee under the delegation of the Chairman between meetings, is responsible for organizing and managing the daily tasks of the Association's Office, specialized departments, and affiliated organizations, preparing the agenda for meetings, managing the Association's assets and finances.

Article 21. Depending on the development needs in the Association's operations, the Executive Board will decide to establish specialized departments of the Association. Heads of specialized departments are appointed by the Chairman of the Association based on the recommendation of the Standing Committee. Functions, duties, programs, plans, conditions, means, and operating systems of specialized departments are regulated by the Executive Board of the Association based on the recommendations of department heads and the Secretary-General of the Association.

Article 22. The Chairman, Vice Chairmen of the Association, and the Standing Committee work on a part-time basis. Specialists who work and assist are entitled to a salary according to the dedicated position system. The level of salary for dedicated staff is proposed by the Standing Committee and decided by the Chairman of the Association.

Article 23. Audit Board. The General Assembly will elect an Audit Board consisting of one member of the Executive Board as Head and several other members not belonging to the Executive Board. The Audit Board has the following tasks:

1. Monitoring the financial income and expenditures of the Association.

2. Monitoring the activities of the Association to ensure that it operates in accordance with the policies of the Party and State and the Charter of the Association.

3. Advising the Association on issues requiring rectification during regular or extraordinary meetings of the Association or the Executive Board.

Chapter 5

FINANCE AND ASSETS OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 24. The General Assembly stipulates the basic principles of financial income and expenditure of the Association. Based on that, the Executive Board of the Association sets specific annual income and expenditure levels to ensure all aspects of the Association's activities. The Association's assets are tools and equipment purchased from the Association's financial resources or donated and supported by organizations and individuals. All assets and finances of the Association are managed strictly, self-sufficiently, and in accordance with current state regulations.

Article 25. The fiscal year of the Association begins on January 1 and ends on December 31 of each year.

Article 26. Revenue items of the Association:

1. Membership fees: including joining fees and regular membership fees;

2. Donations and sponsorships from organizations and individuals both domestically and internationally as prescribed by law;

3. Other lawful income from the Association's activities.

Article 27. Expenditure items of the Association:

1. Expenditure for the Association's regular activities (allowances, employee salaries, and operating costs of the Association's Office, conferences, seminars, external relations...).

2. Purchase of assets, equipment, and necessary materials;

3. Other expenditures.

Chapter 6

REWARDS AND DISCIPLINE

Article 28. Individuals, organizations, and members who have outstanding achievements in promoting cooperation, mutual assistance, and enhancing the effectiveness of the Association's operations shall be commended by the Association or recommended for commendation at a higher level.

Article 29. Any individual or organization that violates the Charter of the Association or harms the reputation, credibility, and interests of the Association shall be subject to disciplinary measures ranging from criticism, reprimand to expulsion from the Association or prosecution under the law.

Chapter 7

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 30. This Charter of the Vietnam Electronic Business Association consists of seven chapters and thirty articles, which was adopted at the second General Assembly Meeting held in Hanoi on July 31, 2004.

Any amendment or supplementation to the Charter must be unanimously proposed by the National Congress of the Vietnam Electronics Business Association and approved by the competent state authority to take effect./.