Decree No. 45/2010/ND-CP dated April 21, 2010 of the Government on the organization, operation and management of associations

THE GOVERNMENT -------	SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom – Happiness ---------
No. 45/2010/ND-CP	Hanoi, April 21, 2010

DECREE

ON THE ORGANIZATION, OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ASSOCIATIONS

THE GOVERNMENT

Pursuant to Order No. 102/SUL004 of May 20, 1957, promulgating the Law on the Right to Establish Associations;

Pursuant to the June 14, 2005 Civil Code;

Pursuant to the December 25, 2001 Law on Organization of the Government;

At the proposal of the Minister of Home Affairs,

DECREES:

Chapter I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of regulation

1. This Decree provides the organization, operation and state management of associations.

2. This Decree does not apply to:

a/ The Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the Vietnam Peasants Association, the War Veterans Association and the Vietnam Women's Union;

b/ Churches.

Article 2. Associations

1. An association under this Decree means a voluntary organization of Vietnamese citizens or institutions with the same business or interest or in the same circle that unite for a common goal and operate regularly and disinterestedly to protect lawful rights and interests of the association, its members and the community; and support one another to operate effectively, contributing to national socio-economic development. Associations shall be organized and operate under this Decree and relevant legal documents.

2. Associations may be called differently as society, union of associations;*general association, confederation, association,-club with the legal entity status and other names under law (below collectively referred to as associations).

3. Scope of operation of associations (territory-based):

a/ Associations operating nationwide or inter-provincially;

b/ Associations operating within a province or centrally run city (below referred to as provincial associations);

c/ Associations operating within district, town or provincial city (below referred to as district associations);

d/ Associations operating within a commune, ward or township (below referred to as communal associations).

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