Introduction to the Articles of Association of the Gutian County Orchid Association

Articles 1-13 of the Articles of Association of the Gutian County Orchid Association

Articles of Association of the Gutian County Orchid Association

Chapter One: General Provisions. Article 1: The name of this association: Gutian County Orchid Association. Article 2: The nature of this association: This association is a voluntary mass organization formed by orchid science and technology workers, management personnel, operators and enthusiasts in Gutian County. Article 3: The 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 personnel, operators and enthusiasts, implements the laws and regulations of the state on orchid management, and contributes to the development and protection of Gutian's orchid resources and the advancement of the orchid cultivation 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 the guidance of the County Association for Science and Technology. Article 5: The office address of this association: No. 59, 1st Branch Road, 614 Middle Road, Gutian County.

Chapter Two: Scope of Business

Article 6: The scope of business of this association

(1) To serve as a good adviser and assistant to the Gutian County government and orchid resource management departments in developing, protecting and advancing the orchid cause; (2) To actively hold lectures and symposiums, 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 cultivation, and disseminate and promote advanced experience in protecting, developing and rationally utilizing 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 personnel, operators and enthusiasts in Gutian County; (5) To commend and reward association members and group members who have made outstanding achievements in the development, protection, development and rational utilization of 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: The members of this association are of two types: group members and individual members. Article 8: Those 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 articles of association of this association; (4) Have the willingness to join this association; (5) Persons or units who love the orchid cause. Article 9: Membership procedures (1) Submit a membership application; (2) Be discussed and approved by the council; (3) Well-known 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) To enjoy priority in services provided by 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 fulfill the following obligations (1) Abide by the articles of association of this association; (2) Implement 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: Members who withdraw shall notify this association in writing and return their membership certificates. If a member fails to pay membership dues or participate in the activities of this association for one year, they shall be deemed to have automatically withdrawn. Article 13: If a member seriously violates the provisions of these articles of association, they shall be expelled upon a vote of approval by the council.