Does the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Film and Television Film Rights have legal status?

Does the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Film and Television Film Rights have legal status?

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter of the Association for Protection of the Rights of Cinematographic and Television Films of Vietnam promulgated together with the Decision 840/QĐ-BNV in 2021 stipulating as follows:

Legal position, headquarters

1. The association has its own legal status, seal and account; operates in accordance with the law and the Association's Charter approved by the Minister of Home Affairs.

2. The headquarters of the Association is located in Hanoi city.

Thus, the Association for the Protection of the Rights of Film and Television Film of Vietnam has legal status. In addition, the Association for Protection of the Rights of Film and Television Film of Vietnam has legal status and has its own seal and account.

What are duties of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Film and Television Film Rights?

Pursuant to Article 7 of the Charter of the Association for Protection of the Rights of Cinematographic and Television Films of Vietnam promulgated together with the Decision 840/QĐ-BNV in 2021 stipulating duties of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Film and Television Film Rights as follows:

- Comply with the provisions of law related to the organization and operation of the Association.

Organize and operate according to the Association's Charter approved by the competent state agency.

Not to take advantage of the Association's activities to harm national security, social order, morality, fine customs and traditions of the nation, and legitimate rights and interests of individuals and organizations.

- Propagate and disseminate the Party's line, the State's policies and laws, especially the cultural and artistic guidelines and policies, legal documents on the protection of the rights of authors and rights holders. authors for movies and television series for members.

- Gather, unite, connect and coordinate activities among members for the common benefit of the Association;

Strictly implement the Association's Charter, principles and purposes in order to participate in the development of fields related to the Association's activities, contributing to the construction and development of the country.

- Conciliation of disputes, settlement of reflections, recommendations, complaints and denunciations within the Association according to the provisions of law.

- Disseminate and foster knowledge for members, providing necessary information to members in order to raise awareness about the protection of rights of authors and copyright holders for cinematographic works and television series. for members within the scope and field of operation of the Association and in accordance with the law.

- Develop and promulgate the code of ethics in the activities of the Association.

- Promulgate regulations on collection activities, collection rates, distribution methods, and methods of distributing royalties, remunerations and material benefits to ensure publicity, transparency and in accordance with the provisions of law. the law.

- Manage and use the funds of the Association in accordance with the provisions of law.

- When changing the President, Vice President, General Secretary of the Association; change of headquarters; amending and supplementing the Association's Charter;

Organizing congresses; The establishment of legal entities under the Association must comply with the provisions of law and report to the competent state agency.

- The establishment of a representative office of the Association in another locality must obtain permission from the People's Committee of the province or centrally run city where the representative office is located and report in writing to the competent state agency.

- Annually report on the organization and operation of the Association to competent state agencies according to regulations; manage and use the seal of the Association in accordance with the law.

- Comply with the guidance, examination and inspection of competent management agencies in accordance with law.

- Make and keep at the Association's headquarters the list of members, branches, representative offices and units affiliated to the Association, books and documents on assets and finances of the Association and representative offices, minutes meetings of the Executive Board.

- Perform other duties when required by competent authorities.

What are rights of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Film and Television Film Rights?

Pursuant to Article 6 of the Charter of the Association for Protection of the Rights of Cinematographic and Television Films of Vietnam promulgated together with the Decision 840/QĐ-BNV in 2021 stipulating rights of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Film and Television Film Rights as follows:

- Propagate the principles and activities of the Association.

- Represent members in domestic and foreign relations in the field of protection of the rights of authors, copyright holders for cinematic and television works and issues related to their position. Functions and duties of the Association in accordance with the law and the Association's Charter.

- Protect the legitimate rights and interests of members in the field of protection of the rights of authors and copyright holders with respect to cinematographic works and television series in accordance with the Association's principles and purposes according to regulations. provisions of the law.

- Participate in programs, projects, research topics, consulting and criticizing issues in the field of protection of the rights of authors and copyright holders for Vietnamese cinematographic works and television series. at the request of a state agency;

Provide public services on issues in the field of activities of the Association in accordance with the law.

- Give opinions on legal documents related to the activities of the Association according to the provisions of law and the request of competent state agencies.

Propose to competent state agencies on issues related to the development of the Association and the fields of operation of the Association in accordance with the Association's Charter and the provisions of law.

- Promote cooperation and close coordination with sectors, agencies, organizations, mass organizations from central to local levels and organizations and associations operating in media, cinema and television to implement duties of the Association in accordance with the law and the Association's Charter.

- Establish a legal entity under the Association in accordance with the principles and purposes as prescribed by law.

- Raise funds for the Association on the basis of membership fees and revenues from business and service activities as prescribed by law to cover operating expenses.

- Receive legal funding sources from organizations and individuals at home and abroad according to the provisions of law.

Receive financial support from the State for activities associated with the tasks assigned by the State.

- Join the respective international organizations and sign and implement international agreements according to the provisions of law and report to the state management agencies on the branches and fields the Association operates, and the decision-making body for the association's activities. permit the establishment of the Association on joining the respective international organizations, signing and implementing international agreements.

- Exercise other rights as prescribed by law.

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