Decision No. 95/2005/QĐ-BNV Regarding the Approval of the Charter of the Vietnam Children's Nephrology-Urology and Hemodialysis Association

DECISION OF THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS
Regarding the approval of the Charter of the Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis AssociationThe Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis 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 Decree No. 45/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 9, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;

Pursuant to Decree No. 88/2003/NĐ-CP dated July 30, 2003 of the Government stipulating the organization, operation, and management of associations;

Considering the proposal of the Chairman of the Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association and the Director of the Department for Non-Governmental Organizations,

 DECISION:

 Article 1. Approves the Charter of the Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association adopted at the First General Assembly on July 16, 2005.

Article 2. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.

Article 3. The Chairman of the Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association and the Director of the Department for Non-Governmental Organizations are responsible for implementing this Decision.

PART I

Name of the Association:

Article 1. Name

The Vietnamese name of the Association is: Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association. The international name is: Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association. Abbreviation: VINAPUNHA

Article 2. Aims and Objectives

The Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association is a voluntary professional organization of medical staff specializing in pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis, as well as medical staff from other fields or non-medical personnel interested in the field of pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis, aiming to gather, unite, and support each other in learning, research, and practice to contribute to the development and enhancement of the specialty of pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis.

Article 3. Principles and Scope of Activities

1. The Association organizes and operates based on the principles of voluntariness, self-management, and self-financing.

2. The Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association operates nationwide within the field of pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis and is subject to state management under the Ministry of Health.

3. The Association has legal personality, its own seal, emblem, and separate bank account at the State Treasury. The headquarters of the Association is located in Hanoi.

Chapter II

TASKS AND POWERS

Article 4. Tasks of the Association

1. To gather, unite, and assist members in researching, studying, disseminating, and updating information to enhance their professional expertise and work capacity, contributing to training and developing a high-skilled workforce in pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis that meets current healthcare requirements.

2. To advise and cooperate between central and local members in training and studying to improve their overall qualifications and effectively apply new scientific and technological advancements in pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis.

3. To propose policies, mechanisms, plans, and programs for the development of pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis and the overall development of the healthcare sector to relevant state agencies.

4. To cooperate with domestic and foreign organizations and individuals operating in the field of pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis according to the law to learn, exchange experiences, seek assistance, and create favorable conditions for the development of the Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association.

5. To provide advisory opinions, critique, and social appraisal for state and societal projects and research topics related to pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis when requested.

6. To protect the honor, rights, and legitimate interests of members in accordance with current laws.

Article 5. Powers of the Association

1. To represent member organizations and members in activities related to the objectives, purposes, and tasks of the Vietnam Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association.

2. To implement scientific research projects and provide services to organizations or individuals with needs in accordance with the law.

3. To sponsor members in conducting scientific research activities, participate in evaluating scientific research projects and programs in the field of pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis when requested.

4. Publishing books and journals of the Association in accordance with the provisions of the law.

5. To organize training sessions, enhance knowledge and professional skills, and provide information about the field of pediatric urology, nephrology, and hemodialysis to members.

6. To join the International Pediatric Uro-Nephrology and Hemodialysis Association regionally and globally in accordance with the law.

Chapter III

MEMBERS

Article 6. Standards and Forms of Membership

1. Members of the Kidney-Urinary Tract and Blood Purification Children's Association include: - Regular members - Honorary members.

a) Regular members: Vietnamese citizens with intermediate, college, university, or postgraduate qualifications in the medical field or other fields, working at state or private institutions or retired, who have not violated the law, are passionate about nephrology and blood purification, agree with the objectives and voluntarily submit an application to join the Association may be admitted as members of the Association.

b) Honorary members: Vietnamese citizens active in political and social fields, reputable, and who have made positive contributions to the activities of the Association may be honored as honorary members by the Association. Honorary members do not have the right to run for election, vote, or participate in voting on Association matters.

Article 7. Conditions for Becoming a Member

Vietnamese citizens wishing to become regular members must meet the standards stipulated in Article 6 of this Charter.

Article 8. Procedures for Admitting Regular Members

Those wishing to participate in Association activities must voluntarily submit an application to join the Association for the Standing Board to propose to the President for consideration and decision.

Article 9. Procedures for Removing a Member's Name

1. A member's name will be removed in the following cases:

a) Violation of the law;

b) Violation of professional ethics;

c) Violation of the Association Charter, failure to comply with Resolutions and Decisions of the Executive Committee, damaging the reputation of the Association.

2. Members who wish to resign from Association activities or who have died shall have their names removed.

3. Removal procedures: The removal of a member's name is proposed by the Association Office, reviewed by the Standing Board, and decided upon by the Association President.

4. After the decision to remove a member's name is made, the Association Office has the responsibility to notify the member whose name has been removed and make it public according to the Association's regulations.

Article 10. Responsibilities of Members

1. Strictly implement the Party's policies and State laws, carry out the Association Charter and Resolutions, participate in Association activities, and pay membership fees on time. Promote the development of new members and mobilize the masses to support all Association activities.

2. Carefully foster unity within the Association, combat thoughts and actions that harm the Association's reputation, prestige, and unity.

3. Actively study and research science, continuously improve professional skills, contribute to primary health care for children and the general population.

Article 11. Rights of Members

1. Direct participation in Association activities; access to information on the issuance, supplementation, and amendment of State policies and laws, international information on nephrology and blood purification, and other relevant information; attend courses organized or co-organized by the Association to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

2. The Association supports and creates conditions for members to implement initiatives and conduct scientific research topics in nephrology within the Association's capacity.

3. Request the Association to protect legitimate interests in professional activities when infringed upon.

4. Propose to the Association to request State agencies to amend, supplement, and perfect health policies and related policies, guidelines, and laws concerning Association activities.

5. Regular members have the right to be nominated and elected to Association leadership positions; attend and vote in Association meetings. Regular members can delegate their rights to other regular members.

6. Submit an application to leave the Association if they consider themselves no longer qualified to continue participating.

Chapter IV

ORGANIZATION OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 12. Organization of the Association

1. The Association is organized on a centralized principle from the Central level directly to members.

2. The organization of the Association includes:

a) General Assembly of Delegates or General Meeting of Members

b) Executive Board (hereinafter referred to as the EB)

c) Standing Committee of the Executive Board

d) Supervisory Board

e) Office and specialized boards

Article 13. General Assembly of Delegates or General Meeting of Members of the Association

1. The highest leading body of the Association is the General Assembly of Delegates or the General Meeting of Members (hereinafter collectively referred to as the general assembly). The term of the general assembly is three years, convened by the EB. In case of necessity, the EB may convene an extraordinary general assembly when at least two-thirds of EB members or at least half of the total number of regular members request it.

2. The general assembly has the following tasks:

a) Discussing and approving the report on the activities of the Association during the term and deciding the direction and tasks of the Association for the new term;

b) Discussing and approving amendments and supplements to the Charter of the Association (if necessary);

c) Approving the financial report of the previous term and the financial plan for the new term, determining membership fees according to each type of member;

d) Deciding the number of EB members and electing the new EB.

Article 14. Executive Board of the Association

1. Members of the EB include those with prestige, passion for their profession, professional qualifications, management and leadership capabilities, and good moral character. If there is a tie between the last two candidates in the election, the decision of the Chairmanship Committee will be followed.

2. The EB is the leading body of the Association between two terms of the general assembly, meeting once or twice a year. In case of necessity, an extraordinary meeting can be convened by the President of the Association when more than half of the EB members request it.

3. Between two terms of the general assembly, if there is a shortage of four EB members or more, they will be elected to fill the vacancies.

4. The EB elects a President and from two to three Vice Presidents among the EB members.

5. The EB has the following responsibilities:

a) After the conclusion of the general assembly, the EB must convene to elect the President, Vice Presidents, including a Vice President in charge of the Secretariat, and to elect the Supervisory Board of the Association.

b) Implementing the resolutions of the general assembly, the resolutions of the EB meetings or annual member meetings.

c) Developing the annual and term program of the EB and organizing its implementation according to the resolution of the general assembly.

d) Drafting the annual report, setting goals, directions, tasks, and main solutions for the next year.

e) Preparing documents for the general assembly, convening the general assembly, and organizing annual member meetings or extraordinary general assemblies.

g) Leading the implementation of the Charter of the Association.

Article 15. Standing Committee of the Association

1. The Standing Committee of the Association is the permanent body of the EB, responsible for implementing the resolutions of the general assembly and the EB meetings between two EB sessions.

2. The Standing Committee consists of the President, Vice Presidents, Secretary-General, and members. The number of Standing Committee members shall not exceed one-third of the total number of EB members. The Standing Committee meets regularly every six months, and extraordinary sessions are convened by the President of the Association or when more than half of the Standing Committee members request it.

Article 16. Duties of the Chairman of the Association

The Chairman of the Association is the legal representative of the Association before the law, with the following duties:

1. Chairing meetings of the Executive Board (BCH) and the Standing Board; directing the implementation of resolutions of the Congress, BCH meetings, and the Standing Board.

2. Deciding on the establishment of specialized committees of the Association, appointing and dismissing personnel in accordance with the provisions of the law and resolutions of the Congress, BCH meetings, or the Standing Board.

3. Issuing management and operation regulations of the Association; deciding to admit or remove members from the Association and being responsible under the law for all activities of the Association.

4. Preparing comprehensive reports on the situation of activities and financial statements of the Association, submitting them to the BCH for approval before publicizing according to the regulations of the Association.

Article 17. Duties of the Vice-Chairman of the Association

1. The Vice-Chairman of the Association assists the Chairman of the Association, appointed and assigned directly to oversee and manage certain aspects of activities and specialized committees of the Association. One Vice-Chairman oversees the Association's activities in the Southern region.

2. The Vice-Chairman兼任总秘书，在主席缺席时代表主席管理协会的活动。

Article 18. Duties of the Secretary-General of the Association

The Secretary-General is elected by the BCH of the Association, assisting the Chairman of the Association, performing the following tasks:

1. Overseeing the operations of the Association's Office.

2. Handling daily affairs of the Association's Office.

3. Preparing and submitting regular reports, annual reports, and term reports of the BCH to competent state agencies as prescribed by law.

Article 19. Supervisory Committee of the Association

1. The BCH elects a Supervisory Committee of the Association consisting of: Head, Deputy Head, and several Members. The Head of the Supervisory Committee must be a Member of the BCH.

2. The Supervisory Committee of the Association has the following duties:

a) Inspecting the implementation of the Charter of the Association;

b) Inspecting the activities of the BCH;

c) Inspecting the finances of the Association;

d) Inspecting the activities of specialized committees;

e) Considering and resolving complaints (if any).

3. The Head of the Supervisory Committee of the Association is invited to participate in regular meetings of the Standing Board. The Supervisory Committee is responsible for reporting inspection results to the BCH and has the right to recommend necessary measures, including recommending the convening of an extraordinary Congress to address important and urgent issues arising.

Article 20. The Office of the Association and Specialized Committees

1. The Office of the Association and specialized committees of the Association are proposed by the Standing Board and decided upon by the Chairman of the Association.

2. The Office of the Association and specialized committees assist the Standing Board and are directly guided by the Chairman of the Association or the Secretary-General as assigned by the Chairman of the Association.

Article 21. Income of staff of the Association's office

1. Members of the BCH and the Supervisory Committee who work on a part-time basis shall be entitled to a stipend according to the tasks assigned.

2. Staff working regularly or on specific cases contracted with the Association shall receive salaries in accordance with labor laws and Association regulations.

3. Contract signing, salary, and stipend levels are proposed by the Standing Board and decided upon by the Chairman of the Association.

Chapter V

ASSETS AND FINANCES OF THE ASSOCIATION

Article 22. Assets of the Association

1. The assets of the Association include: assets supported by state agencies, self-owned assets of the Association, and long-term leased assets (if any). All assets must be fully reflected in the Association's accounting books.

2. The Office of the Association is responsible for managing, protecting, and using assets for their intended purposes and effectively.

3. If assets are damaged and cannot be repaired for continued use, the Office of the Association will process liquidation procedures for approval by the Chairman of the Association.

Article 28. Financial Resources of the Association

The financial resources of the Association include the following sources of income:

1. Membership fees from members of the Association;

2. Income from the Association's professional activities;

3. Sponsorship and support funds from state agencies, members, enterprises, organizations, individuals within and outside the country;

4. Other income.

Article 24. Expenditures of the Association

1. Expenditure for professional activities.

2. Expenditure for information dissemination, propaganda, publication, conferences, seminars.

3. Expenditure for updating accounting, auditing, and financial knowledge.

4. Expenditure for international cooperation.

5. Expenditure for salaries, allowances, travel expenses, insurance, welfare benefits for full-time or part-time staff of the Association.

6. Expenditure for purchasing assets.

7. Administrative expenses.

8. Other expenditures.

Article 25. Financial and Accounting Management

1. The financial and accounting management of the Association shall be conducted in accordance with the Association's financial and accounting regulations, consistent with national financial and accounting laws.

2. Annual financial reports of the Association must be audited and reported at the Executive Board Meeting, the term-end Congress of the Association, and made public according to the Association's regulations.

Article 26. Dissolution and Financial Settlement upon Dissolution

1. When it is deemed that the Association's operations are not effective, do not benefit members, or cause inconvenience and obstacles to members, the Executive Board decides to convene a Congress to discuss measures to strengthen the organization or dissolve the Association. The dissolution of the Association shall be approved by the Representative Congress or the National Congress of the Association and submitted to the competent state authority for consideration and decision.

2. Upon dissolution, the Standing Board and the Inspection Board of the Association must conduct an asset inventory, cash check, and report to the Executive Board to decide on the disposal of assets, remaining funds, and proceed with dissolution procedures as prescribed by law.

Chapter VI

REWARD AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS

Article 27. Awards

Members and staff of the Association who have outstanding achievements in building and developing the Association.

Article 28. Handling Violations

1. If members or staff of the Association damage the reputation and honor of the Association, act contrary to the Charter, Resolutions of the Association, or violate professional ethics, disciplinary actions ranging from reprimand, warning to expulsion from the Association will be applied depending on the severity of the violation. In cases causing material loss, in addition to disciplinary action, compensation must also be provided in accordance with the law.

2. Members who violate the law and are prosecuted shall be immediately expelled from the membership list.

Chapter VII

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 29. Procedure for Amending and Supplementing the Charter

Amendments and supplements to this Charter must be approved by the Representative Congress or the National Congress of the Association.

Article 30. Effective Date

1. This Charter consists of 7 Chapters and 30 Articles, which were adopted at the National Representative Congress of the Association in Hanoi on July 15, 2005, and became effective pursuant to the approval decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

2. The Executive Board of the Association is responsible for guiding the implementation of this Charter./.