Contents of Articles 1 to 13 of the Constitution of the Gutian County Orchid Association

Constitution of the Gutian County Orchid Association

Chapter One General Provisions Article 1 Name of this Association: Gutian County Orchid Association Article 2 Nature of this Association: This Association is a mass organization formed voluntarily by orchid science and technology workers, management workers, operators and enthusiasts in Gutian County. Article 3 Purpose of this Association: This Association earnestly implements the laws and regulations of the state concerning the management of social organizations, unites the broad masses of orchid science and technology workers, management workers, operators and enthusiasts, implements the laws and regulations of the state concerning orchid management, and contributes to the development and protection of Gutian's orchid resources and the advancement of the orchid-growing cause. Article 4 This Association is affiliated with the Gutian County Forestry Bureau, and at the same time accepts the lawful supervision and management of the social organization registration authority of the Gutian County Civil Affairs Bureau, and accepts the guidance of the county science and technology association. Article 5 Office address of this Association: No. 59, 1st Branch Road, 614 Middle Road, Gutian County.

Chapter Two Scope of Business

Article 6 Scope of business of this Association

(1) To serve as a good adviser and assistant to the Gutian County government and the orchid resource management departments in developing, protecting and advancing the orchid cause; (2) To actively hold lectures and symposia, organize visits and inspections and carry out academic discussions and orchid variety exchange activities, introduce excellent varieties, publicize and popularize orchid knowledge, raise the level of orchid growing, and disseminate and promote advanced experience in the protection, development and rational utilization of orchid resources; (3) To hold orchid exhibitions and organize delegations to participate in regional and national large-scale orchid exhibition activities; (4) To hold beneficial activities serving members, and strive to make this Association a home for orchid science and technology workers, management workers, operators and enthusiasts in Gutian County; (5) To commend and reward association members and group members who have made outstanding achievements in the cause of developing, protecting, developing and rationally utilizing orchids. (6) To gradually expand the scope of business and enrich its content, and continuously enhance the capacity for self-development. Chapter Three Members

Article 7 This Association has two kinds of members: group members and individual members. Article 8 Members applying to join this Association must meet the following conditions: (1) Consciously abide by the laws, regulations and administrative rules of the state; (2) Be upright in character and honest; (3) Support the constitution of this Association; (4) Have the willingness to join this Association; (5) Persons or units that love the orchid cause. Article 9 Membership procedures (1) Submit an application for membership; (2) Be discussed and approved by the council; (3) Famous orchid scientists, botanists, management personnel and persons with special contributions who request membership may be directly accepted as members upon the consent of the president; (4) The council may admit orchid scientists and entrepreneurs from outside the city and from abroad as honorary members of this Association; (5) The council issues membership certificates. Article 10 Members enjoy the following rights (1) The right to elect, be elected and vote in this Association; (2) To participate in the activities of this Association; (3) Priority in obtaining the services of this Association; (4) To obtain awards issued by this Association through selection; (5) The right to criticize, suggest and supervise the work of this Association; (6) Freedom to join voluntarily and to withdraw freely. Article 11 Members perform the following obligations (1) Abide by the constitution of this Association; (2) Execute the resolutions of this Association; (3) Safeguard the lawful rights and interests of this Association; (4) Complete the work assigned by this Association; (5) Pay membership dues as prescribed; (6) Report situations to this Association and provide relevant materials. Article 12 A member who withdraws from the Association shall notify this Association in writing and return the membership certificate. If a member fails to pay membership dues or does not participate in the activities of this Association for one year, it shall be deemed an automatic withdrawal. Article 13 If a member seriously violates the provisions of this constitution, the council shall vote and approve their expulsion.