Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 The China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association is a national, industrial, and non-profit social organization voluntarily made up of enterprises and institutions engaged in the adhesive, sealant, and tape industries.
The abbreviation of the Association is China Adhesives Association, and its English name is China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association, abbreviated as CATIA.
The distribution of members and the scope of activities of CATIA are nationwide.
Article 2 The missions of CATIA are to solidly promote the innovative development of the industry under the guidance of the Thought of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; carry out various activities around promoting the development and progress of China’s adhesive, sealant, and tape industries in accordance with market-oriented principles; to serve the adhesive, sealant, and tape industries, as well as enterprises and institutions, and reflect their demands; to actively promote exchanges and cooperation among domestic and foreign adhesive, sealant, and tape enterprises and industry organizations; to implement national industrial policies, participate in industry management, and play a bridging role between the government and enterprises.
CATIA shall abide by the constitution, laws, regulations, and national policies, practice the core socialist values, carry forward the spirit of patriotism, observe social morality, and consciously strengthen the construction of integrity and self-discipline.
Article 3 CATIA adheres to the overall leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). In accordance with the provisions of the constitution of the CPC, CATIA shall establish a CPC organization, carry out Party activities, and provide necessary conditions for the activities of the Party organization.
The registration administrative authority of CATIA is the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The industry management department is the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The Party-related work of CATIA is subject to the unified leadership of the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee. CATIA is subject to the business guidance, supervision, and administration of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and relevant industry management departments.
Article 4 The Principals of CATIA include the President, Vice Presidents, and the Secretary General.
Article 5 The domicile of CATIA is located in Beijing.
Chapter II Business Scope
Article 6 The business scope of CATIA includes:
(1) To conduct industry investigations and research, propose opinions and suggestions on industry development and legislation based on the operation and existing problems of the industry, and participate in the research and formulation of relevant laws and regulations, macro-control and industrial policies, industry development plans, and industry entry criteria.
(2) To carry out industrial statistics as authorized. To keep abreast of the operation and development trends of the industry at home and abroad, to collect, analyze, and organize domestic and foreign industry information, and to release such information within the industry in a timely manner.
(3) To participate in the formulation and revision of product quality standards, and to promote the construction of the industry's standardization system and the improvement of product quality and grades.
(4) To promote the construction of the industry's technological innovation system and scientific innovation activities, to be responsible for proposing and assisting in the organization of R&D for key technologies and major equipment in the industry, and to participate in the evaluation, promotion, and application of technological achievements.
(5) To promote industry quality management, industrial structural adjustment, and product upgrading, and to carry out work related to resource conservation, environmental protection, and safe production.
(6) To organize technical and information exchanges and cooperation at home and abroad. To host domestic and international technical information exchange meetings, exhibitions, and various related conferences as entrusted by the government or according to the needs of market and industry development.
(7) To organize relevant units within the industry for overseas inspection visits and economic and trade negotiations, to participate in international conferences, and to receive visiting (foreign) delegations and relevant enterprises.
(8) To provide technical consultation, technical services, and technical training, to carry out investment promotion work, and to assist member enterprises in international market exploration and in addressing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy issues.
(9) To edit and publish industrial journals, and to establish industry media such as websites and e-commerce information networks in accordance with relevant regulations.
(10) To regulate the conduct of members and carry out industry self-discipline, to formulate and organize the implementation of self-discipline management systems and industry ethical standards, and to promote "Responsible Care" and the construction of industry integrity.
(11) To reflect major industry issues and enterprise demands, and to propose relevant suggestions and measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of members.
(12) To carry out other activities beneficial to the industry.
For matters within the business scope that require approval as stipulated by laws and regulations, operations shall commence only after obtaining the necessary approvals in accordance with the law.
Chapter III Membership
Article 7 CATIA consists of unit members.
Article 8 Any applicant who advocates the Constitution of CATIA and meets the following conditions may voluntarily apply for membership:
(1) Being registered within Mainland China.
(2) Possessing the status of a legal person.
(3) Having a certain degree of influence in the adhesive, sealant, and tape industries.
CATIA shall not force or disguisedly force any citizen, legal person, or other organization to join.
Article 9 The procedure for admission to membership is as follows:
(1) Submit a membership application form.
(2) Submit relevant supporting materials, including:
1. A photocopy of the duplicate Business License.
2. A unit manual (introduction of main products).
3. Basic production and operation data of the previous year.
(3) Be reviewed and approved by the Council.
(4) A membership certificate shall be issued by the Council or its authorized institution and be publicly announced.
Article 10 Members shall enjoy the following rights:
(1) The right to vote, to elect, and to be elected.
(2) The right to be informed of, to make suggestions for, and to supervise the work of CATIA.
(3) The priority to participate in CATIA’s activities and receive CATIA’s services.
(4) The freedom to withdraw from membership.
Article 11 Members shall fulfill the following obligations:
(1) To abide by the Constitution and various regulations of CATIA.
(2) To execute the resolutions of CATIA.
(3) To pay membership dues in accordance with regulations.
(4) To safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of CATIA.
(5) To report information to CATIA and provide relevant data.
Article 12 Any member committing a violation of laws, regulations, or this Constitution may, upon a vote and approval by the Council or the Executive Council, be subject to the following disciplinary actions:
(1) Warning.
(2) Circular of criticism.
(3) Suspension of membership rights.
(4) Expulsion.
Article 13 Members shall notify CATIA in writing to withdraw from membership.
Article 14 Under any of the following circumstances, a member shall lose membership status after confirmation by the Council:
(1) Failure to pay membership dues in accordance with regulations for 2 years.
(2) Failure to participate in the CATIA’s activities as required for 2 years.
(3) No longer meeting membership conditions.
(4) Loss of capacity for civil conduct.
Article 15 If a member’s status is terminated due to withdrawal, expulsion, or the circumstances specified in Article 14, the member’s corresponding positions, rights, and obligations within CATIA shall automatically cease.
Article 16 CATIA shall maintain registers of members, Directors, and Supervisors to record their respective status. In case of any changes in the status of members, Directors, or Supervisors, the registers shall be updated in a timely manner and be announced to the members. CATIA is responsible for properly preserving the relevant archives of members, Directors, and Supervisors, as well as the original records of resolutions of the General Assembly, the Council, the Executive Council, and the Board of Supervisors.
Chapter IV Organizational Structure
Section 1 General Assembly
Article 17 The General Assembly is the highest authority of CATIA. Its functions and powers are:
(1) To formulate and amend the Constitution of CATIA.
(2) To resolve on major matters such as the work objectives and development plans of CATIA.
(3) To formulate and amend the measures for the selection of Directors, Executive Directors, Principals, and Supervisors, among which the measures for the selection of Principals shall be filed with the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee.
(4) To elect and remove Directors and Supervisors.
(5) To formulate and amend the standards of membership dues.
(6) To deliberate on the work reports and financial reports of the Council.
(7) To deliberate on the work reports of the Board of Supervisors.
(8) To resolve the change of the name.
(9) To resolve the termination matters.
(10) To resolve other major matters.
Article 18 The General Assembly shall be convened once every five years.
CATIA shall notify its members of the agenda 15 days prior to the convening of the General Assembly.
The General Assembly for the election of a new term shall be held in the form of an on-site meeting. Other General Assemblies may be held in the form of on-site meetings, video conferences, or a combination of both.
Article 19 An extraordinary General Assembly shall be convened upon the proposal of the Council or more than 20% of the members.
The extraordinary General Assembly shall be presided over by the President. If the President does not or is unable to preside, a Principal of CATIA shall be elected by the proposing Council or more than 1/5 of the members to preside over the meeting.
Article 20 The General Assembly may be convened only if more than 2/3 of the members are present. Resolutions shall take effect only when the following conditions are met:
(1) The formulation and amendment of the Constitution of CATIA, and resolutions on the change of name or termination of CATIA, shall be passed by more than 2/3 of the votes of the members present.
(2) In the election of Directors, the number of votes obtained by the elected Directors shall not be less than 1/2 of the members present. The removal of Directors shall be passed by more than 1/2 of the votes of the members present.
(3) The formulation or amendment of membership dues standards shall be resolved by secret ballot by more than 1/2 of the members present.
(4) Other resolutions shall be passed by more than 1/2 of the members present.
Section 2 The Council
Article 21 The Council is the executive body of the General Assembly. It shall lead the CATIA's operations during the inter-sessional period of the General Assembly and shall be responsible to the General Assembly.
The number of Directors shall not exceed 140 and, in principle, shall not exceed 1/3 of the total membership.
Directors shall not originate from the same member of the entity and shall not receive remuneration from CATIA.
A Director of CATIA shall meet the following criteria:
(1) Actively participate in the activities of CATIA.
(2) Demonstrate leading economic strength and management proficiency among similar enterprises, with significant industry influence.
(3) Perform duties faithfully and diligently and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of CATIA and its members.
Article 22 Election and removal of Directors:
(1) The first term of Directors shall be nominated jointly by the initiators and the members who applied for establishment, and shall be elected by the General Assembly according to the procedure.
(2) For the transition of the Council, a Transition Leading Group (or a Special Election Committee) shall be established two months prior to the General Assembly. The group, nominated by the Council shall consist of representatives from the Directors, Supervisors, Party Organizations, and Members, and shall be responsible for the election process.
The Transition Leadership Group (or the Special Election Committee) shall formulate the transition plan, which shall be submitted to the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee for review and approval two months prior to the convening of the General Assembly. When nominating the Principals in the work of changing the term or mid-term adjustment, it shall fully listen to the opinions of industry management departments and take the initiative to communicate with the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee. The election may only be convened after the candidates of Principals have been reviewed and approved by the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee.
In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of CATIA, the General Assembly shall be convened to elect and remove the Directors.
(3) During its term, the Council may add or remove a portion of its Directors, however, such adjustments shall not exceed 1/5 of the original total number of Directors.
Article 23 Each Director unit shall appoint only one representative to fulfill the duties of Director. Should a unit adjust its Director representative, it should notify CATIA in writing and submit the change to the Council or the Executive Council for the record. If the said unit concurrently serves as a member of the Executive Council, its representative shall be adjusted accordingly.
Article 24 Rights of Directors
(1) The right to elect, to be elected, and to vote within the Council.
(2) The right to be informed of, to provide recommendations on, and to supervise CATIA's operational status, financial conditions, and major affairs.
(3) The right to participate in the formulation of internal management systems and to provide comments and suggestions thereon.
(4) The right to propose the convening of extraordinary meetings to the President or the Council.
Article 25 Directors shall comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of the Constitution of CATIA. They shall perform their duties faithfully, safeguard the interests of CATIA, and fulfill the following obligations:
(1) Attend meetings of the Council and implement resolutions passed by the Council.
(2) Exercise rights within the scope of one's duties and do not exceed one's authority.
(3) Exercise their legally conferred powers cautiously, earnestly, diligently, and independently.
(4) Accept the lawful supervision and reasonable suggestions of the Board of Supervisors regarding the performance of their duties.
(5) Do not use the position or authority as a Director to seek improper gains
(6) Shall not engage in any activities that damage the lawful interests of CATIA.
(7) Shall not disclose any confidential information pertaining to CATIA acquired during the term of position, except as otherwise provided by laws or regulations.
Article 26 The powers and functions of the Council are:
(1) Execute the resolutions of the General Assembly.
(2) Elect and remove the President, Vice Presidents, and Executive Directors, decide on the appointment and removal of the Secretary General, and review the change of legal representative.
(3) Decide on candidates for honorary positions.
(4) Prepare for and convening the General Assembly and take charge of the re-election work.
(5) Report on work and financial status to the General Assembly.
(6) Decide on the admission and removal of members.
(7) Decide on the establishment, modification, and termination of branches, representative offices, operating offices, and other subordinate bodies.
(8) Decide on the Vice Secretary General and the principal responsible persons of each subordinate body.
(9) Lead the work of the subordinate bodies of CATIA.
(10) Review the annual work report and work plan.
(11) Review the annual financial budget and final accounts.
(12) Formulate important management systems such as methods for information disclosure, financial management, and management of branches and representative offices.
(13) Decide on the assessment and remuneration methods for CATIA's Principals and staff.
(14) Review changes in activity funds.
(15) Review changes in the registered address.
(16) Decide on other major matters.
Article 27 Each term of the Council shall be 5 years. If an early or delayed re-election is necessary due to special circumstances, the matter shall be approved by a vote of more than 2/3 of all Directors. The early or delayed re-election shall not exceed 1 year at most.
Article 28 The Council meeting shall be convened when more than 2/3 of Directors are present, and the resolutions shall be voted by more than 2/3 of Directors present before they take effect.
If a Director fails to attend the Council meeting twice in each term, it will automatically lose its qualification as Director.
Article 29 The Executive Directors shall be elected by the Council via secret ballot from Directors.
The Principals of CATIA (excluding the Secretary General if the Secretary General is appointed by engagement system) shall be elected by the Council from the Executive Directors via secret ballot.
The appointment and dismissal of the Secretary General shall be approved by more than 2/3 of the Directors present at the meeting.
The removal of the Executive Directors and the Principals shall be approved by more than 2/3 of the Directors present at the meeting.
Article 30 The Executive Directors, the Principals of CATIA elected shall be determined according to the number of votes, but the number of votes shall not be less than 2/3 of the total votes.
Article 31 The Council shall be convened at least once a year. In special circumstances, it may be convened by means of communication. The communication meeting shall not decide on the following matters:
(1) The adjustment of the Principals of CATIA.
(2) The decision to establish, change and terminate branches, representative offices, administrative offices and other subordinate bodies.
Article 32 Upon the proposal of the President or 1/5 of the Directors, a temporary Council meeting shall be convened.
If the President is unable to preside over the temporary Council meeting, a Principal of CATIA shall be nominated by the proposed convener to preside over the meeting.
Section 3 The Executive Council
Article 33 CATIA shall establish the Executive Council. Executive Directors shall be elected from the Directors, and their number shall not exceed 1/3 of the total Directors. During the recess of the Council, the Executive Council shall exercise the functions and powers specified in Items 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of the Council, and shall be responsible to the Council.
The term of the Executive Council shall be the same as that of the Council, and the term of office shall be changed at the same time.
The meeting of the Executive Council shall be convened only when more than 2/3 of the Executive Directors are present, and its resolution shall be effective only when more than 2/3 of the Executive Directors present vote.
If an Executive Director fails to attend the meeting of the Executive Council twice, it will automatically lose the qualification of Executive Director.
Article 34 The Executive Council shall convene a meeting at least once every 6 months. Under special circumstances, the meeting may be held by means of communication.
Article 35 The temporary meeting of the Executive Council shall be convened upon the proposal of the President or more than 1/3 of the Executive Directors.
If the President is unable to preside over the temporary meeting of the Executive Council, a Principal of CATIA nominated by the proposed convener shall preside over the meeting.
Section 4 Principals
Article 36 The Principals of CATIA includes 1 President, 10-18 Vice Presidents and 1 Secretary General.
The Principals of CATIA shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Adhere to the leadership of the Communist Party of China, support socialism with Chinese characteristics, resolutely implement the Party’s line, principles and policies, and possess good political quality.
(2) Abide by laws and regulations, be diligent and conscientious, and have a good social credit record.
(3) Possess the corresponding professional knowledge, experience and ability, be familiar with the industry situation, and have a great influence in the business field of CATIA.
(4) The age of the President and Vice Presidents shall not be more than 70 years old, and the Secretary General shall not be more than 65 years old and is full time.
(5) Have full capacity for civil conduct.
(6) Be able to perform duties faithfully and diligently, and safeguard the lawful rights and interests of CATIA and its members.
(7) Not identified as a dishonest person subject to enforcement.
(8) No other circumstances prescribed by laws, regulations or relevant state provisions that disqualify a person from holding the position.
The President and Secretary General shall not concurrently serve as the President or Secretary General of any other social organizations. The same person shall not hold both positions of President and Secretary General. The President and Secretary General shall not be incumbent staff from the same entity, except for those who have signed labor contracts with CATIA. No close relatives shall exist among the Principals and none of them shall be incumbent staff from the same member entity.
Article 37 The term of CATIA's Principals shall be identical to that of the Council, and no person may serve for more than two consecutive terms. Where the term of CATIA needs to be extended under special circumstances, the proposal shall be adopted by a vote of the Council, reviewed and approved by the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, and filed with the registration administrative authority.
The appointed Secretary General shall not be subject to the restriction on consecutive terms of office.
Article 38 The President is the legal representative CATIA.
Under special circumstances, the Vice President or the Secretary General may act as the legal representative after being recommended by the President, approved by the Council, submitted to the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee for examination and approval, and finally approved by the registration administrative authority. The Secretary General appointed or publicly recruited shall not be the legal representative of CATIA.
The legal representative shall sign relevant important documents on behalf of CATIA.
The legal representative of CATIA shall not concurrently serve as the legal representative of other social organizations.
Article 39 If the Principal of the legal representative is removed or leaves office, CATIA shall report to the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee within 20 days after deciding on the new legal representative according to the procedure, and apply to the registration administrative authority for change registration.
If the former legal representative fails to cooperate in the registration change of legal representative, CATIA may, in accordance with the valid resolution of the Council approving the change, have the new legal representative sign and apply for registration of the change to the registration administrative authority.
Article 40 The President shall perform the following duties:
(1) Convene and preside over the General Assembly of Members, the Council and the Executive Council.
(2) Check the implementation of the resolutions of the General Assembly, the Council and the Executive Council.
(3) Report work to the General Assembly, the Council, and the Executive Council.
The President and legal representative shall report to the Council every year.
When the President is unable to perform his/her duties, one Vice President shall act on his/her behalf as entrusted by the President or elected by the Council (or the Executive Council).
Article 41 The Vice President and Secretary General assist the President in the work. The Secretary General shall perform the following functions:
(1) Coordinate the work of various agencies.
(2) Preside over the daily work of administrative office.
(3) Attend the Council, the Executive Council and the General Assembly as non-voting delegates.
(4) Nominate the Vice Secretary General and the main principals of the subordinate bodies, and submit them to the Council or the Executive Council for decision.
(5) Decide on the employment of full-time staff.
(6) Draft the annual work report and work plan, and submit them to the Council or the Executive Council for review.
(7) Draft the annual financial budget and final accounts report, and submit them to the Council or the Executive Council for review.
(8) Draft the internal management system and report to the Council or the Executive Council for approval.
(9) Deal with other daily affairs.
Article 42 Minutes shall be taken for meetings of the General Assembly, the Council, the Executive Council and the Board of Supervisors. Where a resolution is adopted, a written resolution shall be formulated, which shall be endorsed by the members present at the meetings of the Council, the Executive Council and the Board of Supervisors. Meeting minutes and resolutions shall be communicated to members through appropriate means, made available for member inquiries, and retained for no less than 30 years.
Where a decision is proposed to remove Principals from office, a report shall be submitted to the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee 20 days prior to the adoption of the removal resolution. Where a new Principal is elected or appointed, a report shall be submitted to the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee within 20 days after the adoption of the appointment resolution. Any change of Principals shall be filed with the registration administrative authority for the record within 30 days upon adoption of the relevant resolution.
Changes of Directors, Executive Directors and Principals shall be promptly notified to members, made available for member inquiries, and disclosed to the public.
Section 5 Board of Supervisors
Article 43 The Board of Supervisors shall be established in CATIA. The term of supervisors is the same as that of Council, and they may be re-elected upon expiration of the term. The Board of Supervisors is composed of 3-5 supervisors. The Board of Supervisors shall have 1 chief supervisor and 1 deputy chief supervisor, nominated by the Board of Supervisors. The age of the chief supervisor and the deputy chief supervisor shall not exceed 70 years old and shall not be re-elected for more than 2 terms.
The CATIA accepts and supports the supervision and guidance of appointed supervisors.
Article 44 Election and removal of supervisors:
(1) Elected by the General Assembly.
(2) The removal of supervisors shall be in accordance with the procedure of their selection.
Article 45 The Principals, Directors, Executive Directors and financial management personnel of CATIA shall not concurrently serve as supervisors.
Article 46 The Board of Supervisors shall perform the following functions and powers:
(1) Attend the meetings of the Council and the Executive Council as non-voting delegates, and raise questions or suggestions on resolutions.
(2) Supervise the Directors, Executive Directors, and Principals who perform the duties of CATIA, and put forward suggestions for the removal of persons who seriously violate the Constitution of CATIA or the resolutions of the General Assembly.
(3) Check the financial report of CATIA, report on the work of the Board of Supervisors and make proposals to the General Assembly.
(4) Require the Principals, Directors, Executive Directors, and financial management personnel to correct the behaviors that harm the interests of CATIA in a timely manner.
(5) Reflect the problems existing in the work of CATIA to the Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, industry management departments, registration administrative authority, and taxation and accounting departments.
(6) Decide on other matters that should be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors shall be convened at least once every 6 months. The meeting of the Board of Supervisors can be convened only when more than 2/3 of the supervisors are present, and its resolutions are valid only when more than 1/2 of the supervisors present approve them.
Article 47 The supervisors shall abide by relevant laws, regulations and the Constitution of CATIA, and perform their duties faithfully and diligently.
Article 48 The Board of Supervisors may conduct investigations on the activities of CATIA. When necessary, they may employ an accounting firm to assist with their work. The expenses necessary for the Board of Supervisors to exercise its functions shall be borne by CATIA.
Section 6 Branches and Representative Offices
Article 49 The CATIA may establish branch organizations and representative offices in accordance with relevant national regulations, within its purposes and business scope, and based on the principles of genuine operational needs and compatibility with its management capacity. Branch organizations shall be set up according to the composition of members and division of business scope. Representative offices shall, upon authorization by CATIA, conduct liaison, exchange and research activities on behalf of CATIA within designated regions. Branch organizations and representative offices are integral parts of CATIA and shall not possess the status of legal persons. They may not formulate separate articles of Constitution or issue registration certificates in any form. They shall conduct activities within the purposes, business scope and authorization of CATIA, and CATIA shall bear all corresponding legal liabilities.
CATIA shall promptly disclose to the public information concerning the establishment, alteration and termination of its branch organizations and representative offices.
Article 50 CATIA shall not set up any regional branches or set up any subordinate branches or representative offices under the branches or representative offices.
Article 51 Names of branch organizations established by CATIA in accordance with the law shall end with designations such as Branch, Professional Committee, Working Committee, Expert Committee and Technical Committee, which accurately reflect their nature and business scope. Names of representative offices shall end with Representative Office, Office or Liaison Office. Other than bearing the name of CATIA, the names of branch organizations and representative offices shall not incorporate the name of any legal entity. Where words including China, National and Zhonghua are used in such names, they shall only serve as qualifiers specifying the relevant industry or field.
Names of internal administrative bodies of CATIA shall end with designations such as Department, Division and Office. Apart from bearing the name of CATIA, their names shall not adopt the name of any legal entity, and shall be distinguished from the names of branch organizations and representative offices.
Article 52 The Principals of a branch or representative office shall not exceed the age of 70 years old and shall not be re-elected for more than two consecutive terms.
Article 53 The finances of branch organizations and representative offices shall be incorporated into CATIA’s statutory accounts for unified management, and all revenues and expenditures shall be incorporated into CATIA’s unified financial accounting.
Article 54 In the annual work report, CATIA shall submit the relevant information about its branches and representative offices to the registration administrative authority. At the same time, relevant information shall be made to the public in a timely manner and shall consciously accept social supervision.
Section 7 Internal Management System and Conflict Resolution Mechanism
Article 55 CATIA shall establish various internal management systems and improve relevant management procedures. “Member Management Measures”, “Membership Dues Management Measures”, “Branch Management Measures” and other relevant systems and documents shall be established.
Article 56 CATIA shall establish and improve the internal management system of certificates, seals, archives and documents, and keep the above articles and materials in the place of CATIA. No unit or individual may illegally occupy them. When a management staff is transferred or leaves the post, it must go through the handover procedures with the receiver.
Article 57 Where the CATIA’s certificates or seals are lost, upon a vote of more than 2/3 Directors of the Council, a loss announcement shall be published in a publicly circulated newspaper, and applications for reissuance shall be made pursuant to relevant provisions. If such items are illegally occupied by any individual, recovery shall be sought through legal proceedings.
Article 58 CATIA shall establish a mechanism of democratic consultation and settlement of internal contradictions. If internal contradictions cannot be solved through consultation, they can be solved according to laws through mediation, litigation and other channels.
Chapter V Principles of Assets Management and Use
Article 59 Sources of income of CATIA:
(1) Membership dues.
(2) Donation.
(3) Government funding.
(4) Income from carrying out activities and providing services within the approved business scope.
(5) Interest.
(6) Other legal income.
Article 60 CATIA collects membership dues in accordance with relevant national regulations.
Article 61 Except for the reasonable expenditures related to CATIA, all the income of CATIA shall be used for the business scope stipulated in the Constitution.
Article 62 CATIA shall implement the “Non-governmental Non-profit Organization Accounting System” and shall establish a strict financial management system to ensure the legality, authenticity, accuracy and completeness of accounting information.
Article 63 CATIA shall be equipped with accounting personnel with professional qualifications. Accountants shall not concurrently serve as cashiers. Accountants must carry out accounting and supervision. When an accountant is transferred or leaves the post, it must go through the handover procedures with the receiver.
Article 64 The assets management of CATIA shall implement the financial management systems stipulated by the country and accept the supervision of the General Assembly and relevant departments. If the sources of assets are state appropriation or social donation or funding, they must accept the supervision of the audit agency and the relevant information shall be disclosed to the public in an appropriate manner.
Article 65 Major asset allocation and disposal of CATIA shall be reviewed by the General Assembly or the Council (Executive Council).
Article 66 Where a resolution of the Council (Executive Council) violates laws, regulations or the provisions of the Constitution and causes losses to CATIA, the Directors (Executive Directors) who participated in the deliberation shall be held liable. Any Directors (Executive Directors) who voted against the resolution and such dissent is recorded in the meeting minutes shall be exempted from liability upon verification.
Article 67 Financial audit must be conducted before CATIA changes its term or changes its legal representative.
During the term of the legal representative’s appointment, if CATIA violates the “Regulation for Registration and Management of Social Organizations” and the Constitution of CATIA, the legal representative shall bear the relevant responsibilities. If the legal representative fails to perform duties, which causes the illegal acts or property losses of CATIA, the legal representative shall bear personal responsibility.
Article 68 All assets of CATIA and their added value shall be owned by CATIA, and no unit or individual may occupy, privately distribute or misappropriate them, or allocate them among members.
Chapter VI Information Disclosure and Credit Commitment
Article 69 In accordance with relevant policies and regulations, CATIA shall fulfill the information disclosure obligations, establish the information disclosure system, and disclose timely the list of Principals, annual work reports, reports issued by the third party organizations, revenues and expenditures of membership dues and other information that are necessary to be disclosed by the Council. The registration items, Constitution, organization structure, acceptance of donations, credit commitments, government transfers or entrusted items, available services, and operation status shall be disclosed to the public in a timely manner.
Article 70 CATIA shall establish the spokesperson system. After the approval of the Council or the Executive Council, one Principal shall be appointed or designated as the spokesperson for the organization’s important activities, major events or hot issues through regular or irregular press releases, briefing meetings and interviews, actively responding to social concerns. The contents of news releases shall be reviewed and approved by the legal representative or the main Principals of CATIA, to ensure correct public opinion orientation.
Article 71 CATIA shall establish the annual report system, and the contents of the annual report shall be disclosed to the public in a timely manner and accept public supervision.
Article 72 CATIA shall focus on establishing the credit commitment system around service content, service mode, service target, and charging standard, and disclose the contents of credit commitments to the public.
Chapter VII Amendment Procedures of the Constitution
Article 73 Amendments to the Constitution of CATIA shall be approved by the Council and submitted to the General Assembly for review.
Article 74 Amendments to the Constitution of CATIA, upon adoption by more than 2/3 of the members present at the General Assembly, shall be submitted to the registration administrative authority for approval within 30 days and be made public to the society within 30 days after such approval.
Chapter VIII Termination Procedure and Property Disposal after Termination
Article 75 The motion for termination of CATIA shall be proposed by the Council or the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the General Assembly for voting and approval.
Article 76 Before the termination of CATIA, a liquidation organization shall be established in accordance with the law to clean up claims and debts, and deal with the aftermath. During the liquidation, activities other than liquidation shall not be carried out.
Article 77 Under the supervision of registration administrative authority and relevant competent departments, the remaining assets of CATIA upon liquidation shall, in accordance with relevant national provisions, be used for undertakings consistent with the CATIA's purposes or donated to social organizations with similar objectives.
Article 78 CATIA shall be terminated upon completion of deregistration formalities by the registration administrative authority.
Chapter IX Supplementary Provisions
Article 79 This Constitution was voted and approved by the Tenth General Assembly on January 21, 2026.
Article 80 The right to interpret this Constitution belongs to the Council of CATIA.
Article 81 This Constitution shall take effect from the date of approval by the registration administrative authority.