What are the rights and obligations of members of Vietnam Cooperative Alliance?

Rights of members of Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA):

Pursuant to Article 9 of the Charter of Vietnam Cooperative Alliance issued together with the Decision 1328/QĐ-TTg in 2021 stipulating rights of members of VCA as follows:

1. VCA shall:

a) Protect legitimate rights and interests of members as prescribed by law;

b) Provide assistance, advice and services to facilitate the development of production and business; assist members when they encounter difficulties;

c) Assist in providing training and refresher training to officials and employees of members as prescribed by law;

d) Provide information relating to collective economy, cooperatives and activities of VCA;

dd) Provide rewards or request a competent authority or organization to provide rewards in accordance with the laws;

2. Participate in the following activities:

a) Discuss, propose and recommend issues concerning relevant policies and laws and activities of VCA;

b) Participate in economic activities of VCA, enjoy legitimate rights and benefits as prescribed by law;

c) Other activities organized by VCA.

3. Represent the elected official members to attend the VCA’s National General Congress; stand for election, nominate or elect other members to the Executive Committee and Inspection Committee of VCA; discuss other affairs of VCA in accordance with regulations laid down by VCA.

4. Cease to be a member of VCA upon a written request and in accordance with this Charter.

Obligations of members of Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA):

Pursuant to Article 10 of the Charter of Vietnam Cooperative Alliance issued together with the Decision 1328/QĐ-TTg in 2021 stipulating obligations of members of VCA as follows:

1. Abide by the Party’s guidelines, State’s policies and laws, Charter, Resolutions and regulations laid down by VCA.

2. Participate in activities of VCA system; unite and cooperate with members to realize common objectives and interests.

3. Protect the reputation of VCA system; do not act on behalf of VCA when performing business transactions, unless authorized in writing by VCA.

4. Comply with reporting regulations in accordance with regulations imposed by VCA.

5. Pay membership fees pursuant to regulations imposed by VCA.

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