Articles of Association of Shenzhen Copyright Society

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General Provisions
Chapter 2 Business Scope
Chapter 3 Members
Chapter 4 Organizational Structure and the Election and Removal of Responsible Persons
Chapter 5 Asset Management and Principles of Use
Chapter 6 Party Building Work
Chapter 7 Procedures for the Amendment of the Articles of Association
Chapter 8 Termination Procedures and the Disposal of Assets after Termination
Chapter 9 Supplementary Provisions

Chapter 1 General Provisions
Article 1 The name of this organization is: Shenzhen Copyright Association.
Article 2 The nature of this organization: It is a non-profit local social organization composed of enterprises engaged in copyright-related content production in Shenzhen, and those involved in copyright-related distribution, dissemination, associations, intermediary agencies, research units, etc., on a voluntary basis. It is characterized as academic, joint, and professional.
Article 3 The purpose of this organization: To abide by the Constitution, laws, regulations, and national policies, practice the core values of socialism, comply with social moral standards, provide copyright protection and professional services for the copyright industry; guide members to manage, use, and protect copyrights in accordance with the law, promote the development of the copyright industry, stimulate innovation, enhance overall competitiveness, and prosper the socialist science, education, and cultural undertakings; strengthen communication and experience exchange among members, leverage the platform role of the association, actively carry out international copyright protection, exchange, and cooperation, and promote members to play an active role in the development of China's copyright cause.
Article 4 This organization adheres to the comprehensive leadership of the Communist Party of China, establishes the organization of the Communist Party of China in accordance with the provisions of the Party Constitution, conducts Party activities, and provides necessary conditions for the activities of the Party organization.
Article 5 This organization accepts the business guidance and supervision and management of the business supervisory unit: Shenzhen Market Supervision and Administration Bureau; the social organization registration and management authority: Shenzhen Civil Affairs Bureau.
Article 6 The domicile of this organization: Shenzhen.

Chapter 2 Business Scope
Article 7 The business scope of this organization includes: copyright protection, handling of copyright affairs, legal consulting services for members, assisting government departments in conducting copyright law and business training, academic research, industry surveys, exchanges and cooperation, and mediation of copyright disputes.

Chapter 3 Members
Article 8 The members of this organization are corporate members.
Article 9 The conditions for applying to join this organization are as follows:
(1) Endorse the bylaws of this organization;
(2) Have the intention to join this organization;
(3) Have a certain influence in the business (disciplinary) field of this organization;
(4) Comply with national laws and regulations and have a good reputation.
Article 10 The procedures for membership are:
(1) Submit an application for membership;
(2) Approval by the board of directors;
(3) Issuance of a membership certificate by the board of directors or the secretariat authorized by the board of directors.
Article 11 Members enjoy the following rights:
(1) The right to vote, be elected, and make decisions in this organization;
(2) Participation in the activities of this organization;
(3) Priority in obtaining services from this organization;
(4) The right to criticize, make suggestions, and supervise the work of this organization;
(5) Voluntary membership and free withdrawal.
Article 12 Members are obliged to:
(1) Implement the resolutions of this organization;
(2) Safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of this organization;
(3) Complete the tasks assigned by this organization;
(4) Pay membership dues as stipulated;
(5) Provide relevant information and materials to this organization;
(6) Safeguard the legitimate rights and interests and reputation of this organization;
(7) Maintain unity among members.
Article 13 Members who wish to withdraw from the organization should notify the organization in writing and return their membership certificate. If a member does not pay the membership dues or participate in the organization's activities for one year, they will be considered to have withdrawn automatically.
Article 14 Members who seriously violate the bylaws of this organization may be expelled by a resolution of the board of directors or the standing committee.

Chapter 4 Organizational Structure and the Election and Removal of Responsible Persons
Article 15 The highest authority of this organization is the Members' Representative Assembly.
[For social organizations with more than 200 members, representatives may be elected to form the Members' Representative Assembly, which shall exercise the powers of the Members' Assembly. The representatives of the Members' Representative Assembly shall be elected in a democratic manner, and the number of representatives shall generally not be less than one-third of the total number of members.]
The powers and duties of the Members' Representative Assembly are:
(1) To formulate and amend the bylaws;
(2) To elect and remove directors;
(3) To review the work report and financial report of the board of directors;
(4) To decide on matters related to the termination of the organization;
(5) To decide on other major matters.
Article 16 The Members' Representative Assembly shall be convened only if more than two-thirds of the representatives are present, and its resolutions shall be effective only if approved by more than half of the representatives present.
Article 17 The term of office for the Members' Representative Assembly is four years.
In case of special circumstances requiring early or deferred renewal of terms, the board of directors must pass a resolution, which shall be reviewed and approved by the supervisory unit and the registration and management authority. However, the maximum extension period for renewal of terms shall not exceed one year.
Article 18 The board of directors is the executive body of the Members' Representative Assembly and is responsible for leading the daily work of the organization during the recess of the assembly.
Article 19 The powers and duties of the board of directors are:
(1) To implement the resolutions of the Members' Representative Assembly;
(2) To elect and remove the chairman (president), vice-chairmen (vice-presidents), and secretary-general;
(3) To prepare for and convene the Members' Representative Assembly;
(4) To report to the Members' Representative Assembly on the work and financial status of the organization;
(5) To decide on the admission and removal of members;
(6) To decide on the establishment of administrative offices, branches, representative offices, and affiliated institutions;
(7) To decide on the appointment of the deputy secretary-general and the heads of various institutions;
(8) To lead the work of various institutions of the organization;
(9) To formulate internal management regulations;
(10) To decide on other major matters.
Article 20 The board of directors shall be convened only if more than two-thirds of the directors are present, and its resolutions shall be effective only if approved by more than two-thirds of the directors present.
Article 21 The board of directors shall meet at least once a year; under special circumstances, meetings may also be held in the form of correspondence.
Article 22 This organization establishes a standing committee (when the number of directors is relatively large, a standing committee may be established). The standing committee is elected by the board of directors and exercises the powers specified in Article 19, items 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 during the recess of the board of directors, and is accountable to the board of directors (the number of standing committee members shall not exceed one-third of the total number of directors).
Article 23 The standing committee shall be convened only if more than two-thirds of the standing committee members are present, and its resolutions shall be effective only if approved by more than two-thirds of the members present.
Article 24 The standing committee shall meet at least once every six months; under special circumstances, meetings may also be held in the form of correspondence.
Article 25 The chairman (president), vice-chairmen (vice-presidents), and secretary-general of this organization must meet the following conditions:
(1) Adhere to the Party's line, principles, and policies, and possess good political qualities;
(2) Have significant influence in the business field of this organization;
(3) The maximum age for the chairman (president), vice-chairmen (vice-presidents), and secretary-general shall not exceed 70 years old, and the secretary-general shall be a full-time position;
(4) Be in good health and able to perform normal work;
(5) Have not been subject to criminal penalties that deprive political rights;
(6) Have full civil capacity.
Article 26 If the chairman (president), vice-chairmen (vice-presidents), or secretary-general of this organization exceed the maximum age for appointment, they must be approved by a resolution of the board of directors, reviewed and approved by the supervisory unit, and approved by the registration and management authority before taking office.
Article 27 The term of office for the chairman (president), vice-chairmen (vice-presidents), and secretary-general is four years. The maximum number of consecutive terms for the chairman (president), vice-chairmen (vice-presidents), and secretary-general shall not exceed two. In case of special circumstances requiring an extension of the term, it must be approved by more than two-thirds of the members (or representatives) of the Members' Representative Assembly, reviewed and approved by the supervisory unit, and approved by the registration and management authority before taking office.
Article 28 The vice-chairman (vice-president) of this organization is the legal representative of the organization.
[The legal representative of a social organization is generally to be the chairman (president). If, due to special circumstances, the vice-chairman (vice-president) or secretary-general is to serve as the legal representative, it must be reviewed and approved by the supervisory unit and the registration and management authority, and clearly stated in the bylaws.]
The legal representative of this organization shall not concurrently serve as the legal representative of any other organization.
Article 29 The chairman (president) of this organization exercises the following powers:
(1) To convene and preside over the board of directors (or the standing committee);
(2) To inspect the implementation of the resolutions of the Members' Representative Assembly, the board of directors (or the standing committee);
(3) To represent the organization in signing relevant important documents.
Article 30 The secretary-general of this organization exercises the following powers:
(1) To preside over the daily work of the administrative office and implement the annual work plan;
(2) To coordinate the work of various branches, representative offices, and affiliated institutions;
(3) To nominate the deputy secretary-general and the heads of various administrative offices, branches, representative offices, and affiliated institutions, and submit them to the board of directors or the standing committee for decision;
(4) To decide on the appointment of full-time staff of the administrative office, representative office, and affiliated institutions;
(5) To handle other routine affairs.

Chapter 5 Asset Management and Principles of Use
Article 31 The sources of funds for this organization are:
(1) Membership dues;
(2) Donations;
(3) Government grants;
(4) Income from activities or services carried out within the scope of the approved business;
(5) Interest;
(6) Other lawful income.
(7) The form of collecting membership dues: Membership dues are paid according to the position held by the member in the association; the collection standards are as follows: Chairman's unit: 50,000 yuan/year, Vice-Chairman's unit: 10,000 yuan/year, Director's unit: 3,000 yuan/year, Ordinary member unit: 1,000 yuan/year.
Article 32 This organization collects membership dues in accordance with relevant national regulations.
Article 33 The funds of this organization must be used for the business scope stipulated in these bylaws and the development of the cause, and shall not be distributed among members.
Article 34 This organization establishes a strict financial management system to ensure that accounting materials are legal, true, accurate, and complete.
Article 35 This organization is equipped with accounting personnel who have professional qualifications. The accountant shall not concurrently serve as the cashier. Accounting personnel must perform accounting calculations and implement accounting supervision. When accounting personnel are transferred or leave their positions, they must go through handover procedures with the接管人员.
Article 36 The asset management of this organization must comply with the national financial management system, and be subject to the supervision of the Members' Representative Assembly and the financial department. Assets derived from state appropriations or social donations and grants must be subject to the supervision of the auditing authorities and relevant circumstances shall be disclosed to the public in an appropriate manner.
Article 37 Before the renewal of terms or the change of the legal representative of this organization, a financial audit must be conducted by the registration and management authority and the supervisory unit.
Article 38 The assets of this organization shall not be encroached upon, divided, or misappropriated by any unit or individual.
Article 39 The salaries and insurance and welfare benefits of the full-time staff of this organization shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state for public institutions.

Chapter 6 Party Building Work
Article 40 This organization supports the leadership of the Communist Party of China, implements the Party's line, principles, and policies, and follows the development path of Chinese-characteristics social organizations.
Article 41 In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Communist Party of China, this organization establishes the Party's organization and conducts Party activities (if it is temporarily unable to establish a Party organization independently, it supports the establishment of a Party organization jointly, or the dispatch of Party work liaison officers, etc., to carry out Party work in this organization), and provides necessary conditions for the activities of the Party organization.
Article 42 The Party organization of this organization is the fortress of the Party in the Shenzhen Copyright Association, and plays a core political role. Its basic functions are to ensure the political direction, unite and凝聚 the masses, promote the development of the Shenzhen Copyright Association, build an advanced culture, serve the growth of talents, and strengthen the Party organization's own construction.
Article 43 In case of changes, mergers, or dissolution of this organization, the Party organization shall promptly report to the superior Party organization and carry out related work such as the transfer of Party members' organizational relationships; when this organization holds a renewal election, it shall first seek the superior Party organization's review and opinion on the main responsible persons.
Article 44 This organization provides necessary venues, personnel, and financial support for the Party organization to carry out activities and do good work, includes Party building work funds in the management expenses, and supports the Party organization in building activity bases.
Article 45 This organization supports the cross-appointment of the leadership of social organizations and Party organizations, and prioritizes recommending formal Party members in the leadership of social organizations to serve as leaders of Party organizations and disciplinary inspection organizations.
Article 46 This organization supports the Party organization in proposing opinions on important decision-making of social organizations, important business activities, large-scale financial expenditures, acceptance of large donations, and the conduct of foreign-related activities.

Chapter 7 Procedures for the Amendment of the Articles of Association
Article 47 Amendments to the bylaws of this organization must be submitted to the Members' Representative Assembly for deliberation after being voted on by the board of directors.
Article 48 The amended bylaws of this organization shall take effect within 15 days after being passed by the Members' Representative Assembly, reviewed and approved by the supervisory unit, and approved by the registration and management authority.

Chapter 8 Termination Procedures and the Disposal of Assets after Termination
Article 49 If this organization completes its purpose, dissolves on its own, or needs to be dissolved due to reasons such as division or merger, the board of directors or the standing committee shall propose a termination motion.
Article 50 The termination motion of this organization must be passed by the Members' Representative Assembly and reviewed and approved by the supervisory unit.
Article 51 Before the termination of this organization, a liquidation organization shall be established under the guidance of the supervisory unit and relevant authorities to clear debts and credits and handle subsequent matters. During the liquidation period, no activities other than liquidation shall be carried out.
Article 52 This organization shall be terminated upon completion of the cancellation registration procedures by the registration and management authority.
Article 53 The remaining assets of this organization after termination shall be transferred to a similar non-profit organization under the supervision of the supervisory unit and the registration and management authority, in accordance with relevant national regulations, to be used for the development of a cause related to the purpose of this organization.

Chapter 9 Supplementary Provisions
Article 54 The bylaws were passed by the Members' Representative Assembly on March 23, 2022.
Article 55 The interpretation of these bylaws belongs to the board of directors of this organization.
Article 56 These bylaws shall take effect from the date of approval by the registration and management authority.