Chapter I: General Provisions

Article 1: Name

The United Kingdom Gansu Association, English abbreviation UKGSA, also known as the UK Gansu Fellowship and Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is the combined name of the UK Gansu Association and the UK Gansu Business Association.

Article 2: UK Government Registration Information

UK GANSU ASSOCIATION, Registration Number: 14909479

UK GANSU BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, Registration Number: 14909485

Article 3: Organization Attributes

The UKGSA is a non-profit public welfare organization, dedicated to promoting and strengthening exchanges between the UK and China, especially exchanges between the UK and Gansu and its sister provinces at all levels.

Article 4: Responsibilities of the Association

• Organise individuals, institutions, and friendly people in the UK and Gansu to carry out exchanges and social gatherings in various fields such as culture, economy, science, and technology.
• Undertake the organisation of visits, negotiations, and cooperation matters for governments, enterprises, academic institutions, and delegations at all levels in Gansu Province and sister provinces who come to the UK or Europe for official business, commerce, exchanges, etc.
• To be invited to Gansu and related provinces and municipalities for investigative visits, participation in meetings, and cooperation."

Chapter II: Members and Their Rights and Obligations

Article 5: Membership

All natural persons and organisations who are enthusiastic about promoting exchanges between Gansu, the United Kingdom, and the world, agree with the purpose of the Association, and are willing to abide by the constitution of the Association, can apply to join UKGSA.

Article 6: Membership

• Implement the principle of voluntary membership and freedom of withdrawal.
• The board of directors of this association can formulate specific membership conditions, handle membership and withdrawal procedures, and other methods according to the provisions of this constitution and the actual situation, and submit them to the secretariat for filing and implementation.

Article 7: Member Rights

• Participate in the General Assembly.
• Put forward opinions, suggestions, and requirements on conference affairs.
• Participate in the activities of the association.
• Enjoy the services provided by the Association.
• Request the association to coordinate and safeguard its legitimate rights and interests in the UK and in China.

Article 8: Member Obligations

• Abide by the constitution of the association.
• Participate in, support, and promote the work of the association.
• Implement the resolutions of this association.
• Accept the supervision of the Association.
• Handle matters entrusted by the Association.

Article 9: Violations by Members

If a member seriously violates the articles of association and damages the reputation of the association, the board of directors will pass a resolution to persuade him to withdraw from the association. Those who disagree with the resolution may appeal to the president or chairman, or the secretary-general shall submit it to the general meeting for discussion and decision.

Chapter III: Organization and Structure

Article 10: General Assembly

The General Assembly is the highest authority of the Association. Responsibilities of the General Assembly:

• Decide on major matters of the Association.
• Listen to and review the report of the Council.
• Elect and produce the members of the presidium, executive presidents, and presidents of the association (every four years as a session, and each session is elected once).
• Decide on other important matters.
• Make a ruling on the complaints of violating members.

Article 11: Meetings of the General Assembly

• Held once a year; if necessary, it can be held in advance or postponed.
• The membership meeting is convened by the council and presided over by the president or chairman.
• There is no minimum quorum of attendance, and the proposal is passed by a majority vote of the attendees.
• Upon the request of more than two-thirds of the members, or as the situation requires, the president may initiate an interim general meeting."

Article 12: Council

The Council is the permanent body of the General Assembly and the highest executive body of the General Assembly. The council is composed of the director, bureau, and members. The council shall have one director, an even number of presidium members, several executive members, and several members. Among them, the council shall have a president, 1-5 executive president, several executive vice-president, several vice-president, and a secretary-general who may concurrently serve as the executive vice-president or vice-president. Council members serve four-year terms. Bureau meetings are held twice or more each year, initiated by the president, or executive president, and convened by the secretary-general. Members of the council shall assume corresponding responsibilities and perform corresponding obligations and powers:

• Implement the resolutions of the general meeting of members.
• Discuss and decide on the work policy of the Association.
• Be responsible and report to the General Assembly.
• Have the right to vote on various resolutions.
• Implement the resolutions of the council.
• Extensively contact members and respond to members' opinions, requirements, and appeals.
• Put forward opinions and suggestions on the work of the Association.
• Hire permanent honorary president, honorary president, honorary advisor, legal advisor, and financial advisor.
• Extensively recommend Chinese in the UK and Europe and friendly people from all over the world to join the association.
• Love the work of the association, actively build and maintain the image of the association, attend council meetings, organize, and participate in the activities of the association.
• Be enthusiastic about public welfare and willing to contribute to exchanges between the UK and China at all levels.

Article 13: Secretariat and Consultants

• The General Assembly establishes a secretariat, serving as the executive body of the Council. This secretariat comprises one Secretary-General, one Finance Minister, and one Commerce Minister.
• The position of Secretary-General is held concurrently by the Executive Vice-president or Vice-president. The main responsibilities of the Secretary-General include organising and preparing the association's activities, overseeing the implementation of tasks assigned by the bureau, managing the documentation for various meetings and their minutes, as well as supervising and implementing resolutions.
• The conference shall appoint several honorary Consultants, 1-2 legal Consultants, and 1 financial Consultant.

Chapter IV: Funds and Accounts

Article 14: Sources of Funding

The association may accept sponsorship and donations from groups or individuals, government funding, and other legitimate sources of income.

Funding for the association will come from membership fees, council fees, and contributions made by members and council members.

In case of special funding needs, the council will coordinate fundraising efforts.

Article 15: Financial Disclosure

The association must maintain a financial account to record all income and expenditure. A financial report should be prepared and submitted to the presidium for review. Additionally, annual financial statements shall be published for members' reference.

Chapter V: Intellectual Property Rights

Article 16: Emblem

The association's emblem may be worn as a badge and displayed in the association's office locations, event venues, and conference venues. It can also be used as a mark on peripheral items such as souvenirs and office supplies.

Commercial use of the emblem is prohibited without proper authorization.

Article 17: Other Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property products, including graphics and videos released by the association, must clearly attribute the Association as the source when being released and forwarded.

Chapter VI: Supplementary Provisions

Article 18: Right to Interpret and Terminate

The right to interpret and terminate this constitution belongs to the British Gansu Association.

Article 19: Right to Amend the Articles of Association

The right to amend the Articles of Association belongs to the Council, and any amended provisions must be approved by three-quarters of the members present at the Council meeting.

Article 20: Effective Date

The Articles of Association shall take effect on the date of approval.