CHARTER
Non-profit organization
"International Fund for the Promotion
of Scientific and Technological Development
of BRICS Plus Countries"
Approved by the General Meeting of Founders
Protocol №1 of September 19, 2024
The changes were made based on the decision of the Сouncil оа the Fund dated April 9, 2025. Protokol №71. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1. Non-profit organization "МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ ФОНД содействия научно-технологическому развитию стран БРИКС ПЛЮС" (hereinafter referred to as the “Fund”) is a uni-tary non-profit organization without membership, established by fully capable citizens on the basis of voluntary property contributions, carrying out its activities in accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, Federal Law No. 7-FZ of 12.01.1996 "On Non-Commercial Organizations", other current legislation of the Russian Federation and this Charter.
The activities of the Fund are based on the principles of legality, equality, self-government, and economic independence.
1.2. Full name in Russian: Некоммерческая организация МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ ФОНД содействия научно-технологическому развитию стран БРИКС ПЛЮС".
Abbreviated name in Russian: " МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ ФОНД содействия научно-технологическому развитию стран БРИКС ПЛЮС".
Full name in English: Non-profit organization “International Fund for the Promotion of Scientific and Technological Development of BRICS Plus Countries”.
Abbreviated name in English: "International Fund for the Promotion of Scientific and Techno-logical Development of BRICS Plus Countries".
1.3. The property transferred to the Fund is the property of the Fund. The Founders are not liable for the obligations of the Fund they created, and the Fund is not liable for the obligations of the Founders.
1.4. The Fund is a legal entity from the moment of its state registration in accordance with the procedure established by the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
The purpose of the Fund's activities is not to generate profit for distribution between the Founders and employees of the Fund as their income. In the event of income being received as a result of the Fund's activities, the income must be directed towards the implementation of the statutory goals in the manner established by the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
1.5. The Fund shall use its property for the purposes specified in this Charter. The Fund shall have the right to engage in income-generating activities necessary for achieving the socially useful goals for which the Fund was created and consistent with these goals. In order to carry out income-generating activities, the Fund shall have the right to create business entities or participate in them.
1.6. The Fund may participate in associations and unions.
1.7. The Fund has an independent balance sheet or estimate.
1.8.The Fund has a seal with its full name in Russian. The Fund also has the right to have stamps and forms with its name.
1.9. The Fund has the right, in accordance with the established procedure, to open accounts in banks on the territory of the Russian Federation and abroad.
1.10. The Fund owns separate property, is liable for its obligations with this property, may, in its own name, acquire and exercise property and non-property rights, bear obligations, and be a plaintiff and defendant in court.
1.11. The Fund shall own, use and dispose of its property in accordance with this Charter and applicable legislation.
1.12.The Fund is required to publish annual reports on the use of its assets. The Fund shall ensure public access, including access by the media, to its annual reports.
1.13. The Fund is created without limitation on the duration of its activities.
1.14. Location of the Fund: Chelyabinsk region, Sosnovsky municipal district, Novy Kremenkul settlement.
1.15. Reorganization of the Fund is not permitted.
2. OBJECTIVES, SUBJECT, DIRECTIONS AND TYPES OF ACTIVITIES OF THE FUND
2.1. The Fund was created for the purpose of forming property and funds based on voluntary property contributions and other receipts not prohibited by law, as well as the use of this property and funds aimed at promoting the scientific and technological development of the BRICS coun-tries., including by organizing solutions to social, cultural, climatic, environmental, educational and socially significant problems, social support and protection of citizens, as well as for the purpose of accelerating socio-economic development BRICS countries, providing effective assistance in im-proving the quality of life, preserving the gene pool and expanding the biological diversity of the planetary habitat.
The Fund does not engage in political activities and does not provide assistance and support to political parties, movements and groups.
2.2. The subject of the Fund’s activities is the achievement of the Fund’s Statutory goals, in-cluding through the implementation of the following areas of activity:
2.2.1. Creation of conditions for the formation of a new type of material production that is beneficial for the natural environment and for the harmonious development of Man and Society as a whole.
2.2.2. Promoting the formation of a naturally harmonized way of life that excludes spiritual and physical suffering of Man, ensuring the strengthening of peace, friendship and harmony be-tween peoples, the development of cultural cooperation, and the prevention of social, national and religious conflicts.
2.2.3. Assistance in the implementation of projects for the socio-economic development of countries, regions, cities, and rural settlements, as well as the revival of depressed areas of the planet - using energy, industrial, construction, weather and climate, agricultural, transport, envi-ronmental, educational, health and wellness, financial, social and information technologies of the new order in the interests of Man.
2.2.4. Promoting environmental protection and animal welfare, including through the resto-ration and revival of forests, lands (including agricultural lands), water bodies, objects and territo-ries.
2.2.5. Assistance in ensuring comfortable employment.
2.2.6. Promoting the study, preservation and dissemination of the cultural heritage of peo-ples, the revival of traditional values and methods of effectively organizing public activities.
2.2.7. Promoting the strengthening of the prestige and role of the family in society, the pro-tection of motherhood, childhood and fatherhood.
2.2.8. Promoting activities in the field of science, education, culture, art, enlightenment, and spiritual development of the individual.
2.2.9. Promoting the popularization of the ideology of spirituality and folk culture among children and youth, protecting the spiritual rights and interests of the population from extremist ideologies.
2.2.10. Assistance in carrying out medical and health-improving measures, introducing meth-ods of restoring and protecting health, organizing consultations and seminars on healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, purchasing necessary medical equipment, medicines and therapeutic nu-trition.
2.2.11. Assistance in the implementation of social support and protection of citizens, includ-ing improving the financial situation of the poor, social rehabilitation of the unemployed, disabled people and persons who, due to their physical or intellectual characteristics or circumstances, are unable to independently realize their legitimate interests.
2.2.12. Assistance in the implementation of humanitarian missions in regions of conflicts, natural disasters and man-made catastrophes. Assistance in organizing the dispatch of rescue and medical teams, safe delivery of medicines, medical equipment, humanitarian aid and commercial cargo (water, food, machinery, equipment, construction materials, products and structures, cloth-ing, fuel).
2.2.13. Promoting volunteer activities.
2.3. Types of income-generating activities of the Fund:
2.3.1. In order to promote scientific and technological development of the BRICS countries:
- conducting research work in the field of natural, technical, social and humanitarian sciences;
- conducting experimental design work and scientific and technical examinations.
2.3.2. In order to accelerate the socio-economic development of the BRICS countries, as well as improve the quality of life of their citizens, preserve the gene pool and expand the biological diversity of the planetary habitat:
- provision of information and consulting services in the areas of economics, manage-ment, finance, energy, industry, construction, weather and climate, agriculture, transport, ecology, education and human health;
- holding master classes, seminars, trainings and round tables relevant to the activities of the Fund;
- organization of conferences, exhibitions, congresses, symposiums, business meetings, gatherings, conventions, sports and cultural events within the framework of the Fund’s activities;
- sale of own products (souvenirs, information products) corresponding to the theme of the Fund’s activities.
2.3.3. Publication in printed and/or electronic form of popular science literature, scientific monographs, collections of scientific papers devoted to solving social, cultural, climatic, environ-mental, educational and socially significant problems of the BRICS countries.
2.3.4. Leasing of own property (land plots, buildings, structures, equipment, vehicles, furni-ture and appliances).
2.4. Certain types of activities may be carried out by the Fund only on the basis of special permits (licenses). The list of these types of activities is determined by law.
3. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FUND
3.1. Rights of the Fund.
3.1.1. Independently determine the content and specific types of its activities on the basis of voluntariness and freedom of choice of the goals of the activities and in accordance with the legis-lation of the Russian Federation and this Charter.
3.1.2. Independently manage your property.
3.1.3. Receive property in monetary form through voluntary donations made by the donor(s) and other income not prohibited by law, and use this property to carry out statutory activities.
3.1.4. Freely distribute information about your activities.
3.1.5. To create branches and open representative offices on the territory of the Russian Federation in compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation in ac-cordance with the decision of the Fund Council.
A branch of the Fund is a separate subdivision located outside the location of the Fund and performing all or part of its functions, including the function of representation.
The representative office of the Fund is a separate division, which is located outside the location of the Fund, represents the interests of the Fund and protects them.
Branches and representative offices are not legal entities, are provided with the property of the Fund and operate on the basis of the Regulation approved by the Council of the Fund. The property of the branch and representative office is recorded on a separate balance sheet and on the balance sheet of the Fund.
The heads of branches and representative offices are appointed by the President of the Fund and act on the basis of a power of attorney.
Branches and representative offices carry out activities on behalf of the Fund. The Fund is responsible for the activities of branches and representative offices.
3.1.6. To create other non-profit organizations and join associations and unions in the interests of achieving the goals provided for in the Charter.
3.1.7. Create business entities and/or participate in them.
3.1.8. Interact with all interested organizations, any legal entities, as well as individuals at the regional, national and international levels.
3.1.9. To send Fund employees abroad and to receive Russian and foreign specialists to exchange experience and carry out joint activities in accordance with this Charter, in accordance with the procedure established by law.
3.1.10. Conduct scientific conferences with the participation of Russian and foreign specialists in compliance with the provisions of the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
3.1.11. Develop and implement, within the framework of the current legislation of the Russian Federation, charitable programs, including using the property belonging to the Fund, including the results of intellectual activity and other objects of intellectual activity, both independently and jointly with other persons, and also facilitate their implementation in any form, including by financing any socially significant cultural, educational, scientific and charitable programs. To carry out educational activities, a specialized structural educational unit is created within the structure of the Fund, the activities of which are regulated by a regulation approved by the Council of the Fund.
3.1.12. Establish and pay grants and scholarships, organize, provide support for the implementation, conduct various competitions, olympiads, internships, events aimed at identifying and developing intellectual and creative abilities, interest in scientific (research) activities, creative activities, and also participate in their organization and implementation, both independently and jointly with other persons, including in the form of financial support.
3.1.13. Participate (in various forms not prohibited by law) in the implementation of projects and programs implemented by third parties, including in the form of financial support, and carry out international cooperation in accordance with the established procedure, including participa-tion in international programs, projects and agreements.
3.1.14. To facilitate the implementation (including through financing) and conduct scientific and applied research that contributes to the achievement of the goals of the Fund, as well as to study and generalize the experience and activities of Russian and foreign organizations (foreign and international), including those providing socially useful services in the field of social protection and support of citizens, education and culture within the framework of the statutory activities of the Fund.
3.1.15. Acquire rights to intellectual property in accordance with applicable law.
3.1.16. Carry out publishing activities and establish mass media.
3.1.17. Independently engage in personnel selection, scientific and methodological, financial, economic and other activities within the limits determined by the current legislation of the Russian Federation and this Charter.
3.1.18. Attract additional funds to ensure the implementation of the goals and areas of its activities in accordance with this Charter and the legislation of the Russian Federation.
3.1.19. Open and close bank accounts in Russia and abroad, carry out monetary transactions permitted by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
3.1.20. To exercise other rights that correspond to the goals and areas of activity of the Fund, as provided for by this Charter and that do not contradict the legislation of the Russian Federation.
3.1.21. The right to carry out activities for which, in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, a special permit (license, accreditation certificate, other permitting documents) is required, shall arise for the Fund from the date of receipt of the permit or within the pe-riod specified therein and shall disappear upon expiration of its validity, unless otherwise estab-lished by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
3.2. Responsibilities of the Fund.
3.2.1. To comply with the legislation of the Russian Federation, generally recognized norms of international law relating to the scope of its activities, as well as this Charter.
3.2.2. Ensure the availability and openness of the Fund’s documents, taking into account the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation.
3.2.3. Ensure the safety of documents (constituent, financial and economic, personnel and others), as well as the transfer, in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation, for state storage of documents of scientific, intellectual and other significance.
3.2.4. Ensure the safety and intended use of property owned by the Fund.
3.2.5. Ensure the implementation of a set of planned programs and projects, and conduct annual monitoring of its implementation.
3.2.6. Conduct an annual analysis of the implementation of our own projects and programs with subsequent posting on the Fund’s website.
3.2.7. Provide information on the activities of the Fund, on the results of the implementation of projects and programs created and/or financed (co-financed) by the Fund, and detailed information on the use of funds on the official website of the Fund on the Internet.
3.2.8. Carry out accounting of the results of the financial and economic activities of the Fund, maintain statistical and accounting reports in the manner established by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
3.2.9. Publish annual reports on the use of its property.
3.2.10. Provide information about its activities to state statistics bodies and tax authorities.
3.2.11. Perform other duties in accordance with the goals and areas of activity of the Fund, as provided for by this Charter and current legislation.
4. FOUNDERS OF THE FUND
4.1.The founders of the Fund may be either individuals – citizens, or legal entities (both nonprofit and commercial organizations).
5. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE FUND
5.1. The Founders of the Fund have the right:
5.1.1. Participate in the activities of the Fund’s bodies in the manner established by this Charter, in particular, through the exercise by the founders of the right to submit in writing candidates for election by the Fund’s Council as new members of the Fund’s Council and the exclusion of members of the Fund’s Council from the Fund’s Council.
5.1.2. Receive information about the activities of the Fund and access to all documents of the Fund adopted by the bodies of the Fund, if this does not violate the right to protect personal data and other confidential information.
5.1.3. Receive clarifications from all officials of the Fund.
5.1.4. To become familiar with the accounting documents of the Fund.
5.1.5. Apply to the court with a petition to liquidate the Fund.
5.1.6. Use the services of the Fund on equal terms and conditions with other persons.
5.1.7. Make voluntary contributions and donations for the implementation of the statutory activities and maintenance of the Fund, as well as provide property and non-property assistance necessary to ensure the activities of the Fund.
5.1.8. Leave the Fund’s founders.
5.1.9. Exercise other rights provided for by this Charter and the internal documents of the Fund.
5.2. The Founders of the Fund are obliged to:
5.2.1. Comply with the provisions of this Charter.
5.2.2. Elect the first composition of the Fund Council,Chairman of the Fund Counciland the first President of the Fund upon the establishment of the Fund.
5.2.3. To comprehensively promote the activities of the Fund to achieve the goals defined in this Charter.
5.2.4. To act strictly in accordance with the requirements of this Charter when implementing the Fund’s charitable programs and activities.
5.2.5. Not to disclose confidential information about the activities of the Fund.
5.2.6. Refrain from actions that may harm the activities of the Fund.
5.3. All founders of the Fund may decide to accept new founders of the Fund as founders of the Fund.
6. FUND BODIES
6.1. The highest collegial governing body of the Fund is the Fund Council.
6.2. The sole executive body of the Fund is the President of the Fund.
6.3. Board of Trustees of the Fund.
6.4. The Fund shall not have the right to pay remuneration to members of its collegial body for the performance of the functions assigned to them, with the exception of compensation for expenses directly related to participation in the work of the relevant bodies of the Fund.
7. FUND COUNCIL
7.1. The Fund Council is the highest collegial governing body. The Fund, which operates on the basis of this Charter, as well as the Regulation on the Fund Council, approved by the Fund Council. The Fund Council consists of at least 3 (Three) people.
7.2. The initial composition of the Fund Council is formed for a period of 3 (three) years by decision of the General Meeting of the Founders of the Fund upon its creation (establishment).
7.3. In the future, the composition of the Fund Council is elected (formed) by the Fund Council for a term of 3 (three) years from among the founders of the Fund and/or any individuals whose partnership is significant for the Fund and/or who have expressed a desire to participate in the activities of the Fund.
7.4. New candidates for membership in the Fund Council shall be submitted to the Fund Council either by members of the Fund Council, or by the Chairman of the Fund Council, or by the President of the Fund, to whom the corresponding applications from candidates have been received.
7.5. Withdrawal from the Fund Council occurs:
- upon personal application of a member of the Fund Council;
- in the event of the death of a member of the Fund Council, recognition of a member of the Fund Council in the established manner as missing, deceased or incapacitated;
- in the event of exclusion of a member of the Fund Council from its composition.
7.6. One (1) month before the expiration of the term of office of the members of the Fund Council, a meeting of the Fund Council is held at which a decision is made to elect the Fund Council for a new term.
7.7. Each member of the Fund Council may prematurely resign from his/her powers as a member of the Fund Council at his/her own request, having notified the Chairman of the Fund Council of this 1 (one) month in advance. Within one month after notification, the Chairman of the Fund Council is obliged to convene an extraordinary meeting of the Fund Council, at which the issue of early termination of the Fund Council and election of the Fund Council must be resolved.
7.8. The decision to approve the quantitative composition of the Fund Council and to elect the Fund Council shall be made by the Fund Council by open voting with a qualified majority (two-thirds) of the votes of the Council members present.
7.9. The members of the Fund Council, with the exception of the President of the Fund, per-form their duties in the Fund Council as volunteers. The members of the Fund Council and the offi-cials of the Fund do not have the right to hold full-time positions in the administration of commer-cial and non-commercial organizations of which the Fund is a founder (participant).
7.10. The exclusive competence of the Fund Council includes the resolution of the following issues:
7.10.1.Approval of the Charter of the Fund and amendments to the Charter of the Fund;
7.10.2.Approval of charitable and other programs of the Fund;
7.10.3.Determination of priority areas of the Fund’s activities, principles of formation, for-mation and use of its property;
7.10.4.Election of members of the Board of Trustees of the Fund and early termination of their powers;
7.10.5.Election of the sole executive body of the Fund – the President of the Fund, early termination of his powers;
7.10.6. Election of the Fund Council and early termination of its powers;
7.10.7.Approval of annual reports and annual accounting (financial) statements of the Fund;
7.10.8.Approval of transactions carried out by the Fund in cases provided for by law;
7.10.9.Approval of the annual plan and annual report of the Fund;
7.10.10.Approval of the financial plan, as well as the programs of the Fund, and amendments to them;
7.10.11.Creation of branches and opening of representative offices of the Fund;
7.10.12.Making decisions on the establishment of business entities by the Fund and (or) on the Fund’s participation in them;
7.10.13.Making decisions on the establishment of other legal entities by the Fund, on the participation of the Fund in other legal entities;
7.10.14.Appointment of an audit, approval of the auditor.
7.10.15. Appointment of the liquidation commission (liquidator) and approval of the liquida-tion balance sheet.
Issues within the exclusive competence of the Council of the Fund may not be transferred for consideration to another body of the Fund.
7.11. The competence of the Fund Council may include making decisions on other issues not provided for in paragraph 7.10. of this Charter.
7.12. The Chairman of the Fund Council, who is appointed for a term of 3 (three) years and can be relieved of his duties by decision of the Fund Council, heads the Fund Council and directs its work.
7.12.1. The Chairman of the Fund Council organizes the work of the Fund Council. The Chairman of the Fund Council is elected from among the members of the Fund Council. Early termination of the powers of the current composition of the Fund Council is the basis for early termination of the powers of the Chairman of the Fund Council.
7.12.2. At the request of 2/3 (two thirds) of the members of the Fund Council, the issue of early termination of the powers of the Chairman of the Fund Council may be raised in the event of his/her violation of the current legislation of the Russian Federation, this Charter, improper performance of his/her duties, or the commission of an act that harms the reputation of the Fund.
7.12.3. Chairman of the Fund Council:
- performs organizational and technical functions during meetings of the Fund Council;
- appoints the secretary of the meeting and signs the minutes of the meetings of the Fund Council;
- notifies members of the Fund Council about the convening of a meeting (with the right to sign notices about the convening of meetings of the Fund Council);
- ensures that members of the Fund Council are familiarized with the materials necessary to prepare for the meeting of the Fund Council;
- ensures the storage of minutes of meetings of the Fund Council and other documents related to meetings of the Fund Council held;
- performs other actions related to the preparation and holding of meetings of the Fund Council.
7.12.4. The Chairman of the Fund Council is guided in his/her activities by local regulatory acts of the Fund, internal documents of the Fund, decisions of the Fund Council, and this Charter.
7.13. The term of office of the Fund Council is 3 (three) years. Persons who are members of the Fund Council may be re-elected as members of the Fund Council for a new term an unlimited number of times.
7.14. The Fund Council manages the Fund by making decisions that are binding on the Presi-dent and the administrative and management personnel of the Fund.
7.15. Meetings of the Fund Council shall be held as necessary, but not less than once a year (annual meeting).
7.16. Annual meeting of the Fund Council:
- approves the report of the President of the Fund;
- approves the annual balance sheet of the Fund;
- resolves other issues.
7.17. In addition to annual meetings, extraordinary meetings of the Fund Council may be convened. Extraordinary meetings may be convened by the President of the Fund to consider any issues. The President of the Fund is obliged to convene an extraordinary meeting at the request of the President or the majority of the members of the Fund Council. Such request must formulate the purpose of the meeting.
7.18. Meetings of the Fund Council are convened by its Chairman by written notice to the members of the Fund Council. The notice shall indicate the agenda, place and time of the meeting, the procedure for familiarizing the members of the Fund Council with the information that the Chairman must provide in preparation for the meeting. Notification of the members of the Fund Council by electronic letters and other telecommunications means is permitted.
7.19. A meeting of the Fund Council shall be deemed competent if more than half of the members of the Fund Council are present. In the absence of a quorum, the Chairman of the Fund Council shall set a new date for the meeting of the Fund Council.
7.20. The decisions of the Council are taken at its meetings by voting, by a simple majority of votes of those present. Decisions on issues within the exclusive competence of the Council of the Fund are taken by a qualified majority (two-thirds) of the votes of the members of the Council of the Fund present. When making decisions, each member of the Council of the Fund present has one vote.
7.21. Minutes of all meetings of the Fund Council shall be kept in the form established by it. Minutes of meetings shall be available for review by members of the Council at the location of the Fund or at another location determined by the Fund Council. Minutes shall be signed by the Chairman of the Fund Council and the secretary elected at the meeting of the Fund Council for the duration of the meeting.
8. PRESIDENT OF THE FUND
8.1. The sole executive body of the Fund is the President., who reports to the Fund Council and acts on behalf of the Fund without a power of attorney.
8.2. The President:
8.2.1. Carries out the current management of the Fund’s activities;
8.2.2. Represents the interests of the Fund in government bodies, organizations, institutions and enterprises;
8.2.3. Signs agreements and contracts with foreign companies, charitable and investment funds, financial and public organizations;
8.2.4. Concludes contracts, including employment contracts, issues powers of attorney;
8.2.5. Opens current and other accounts in banks;
8.2.6. Is the manager of loans, manages funds and other property in the interests of the Fund;
8.2.7. Has the right to hire and fire employees;
8.2.8. Issues orders and instructions that are mandatory for the administrative and managerial personnel of the Fund, imposes penalties on employees;
8.2.9. Approves regulations, rules and job descriptions within the limits of his competence;
8.2.10. Approves the structure of the Fund, the staffing schedule of the Fund, its representative offices and branches;
8.2.11. Recommends to the Fund Council candidates for the formation of the Fund’s Board of Trustees;
8.2.12. Recommends to the Council of the Fund candidates for the position of Vice-Presidents of the Fund;
8.2.13. Recommends to the Fund Council a candidate for appointment as Chairman of the Board of Trustees;
8.2.14. Resolves other issues that are not within the exclusive competence of the Fund Council.
8.3. The President is elected by the Fund Council for a term of 3 (Three) years. A person may be elected to the position of President for a new term an unlimited number of times.
8.4. The President of the Fund shall formalize his decisions in writing in the form of orders.
9. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FUND
9.1. The supervisory body of the Fund is the Board of Trustees –the Fund's body that supervises the activities of the Fund, the adoption of decisions by other bodies of the Fund and ensuring their implementation, the use of the Fund's resources, and the Fund's compliance with legislation.
9.2. The powers of the Board of Trustees, as well as the procedure for its formation, are determined by this Charter and the Regulation on the Board of Trustees, approved by the Council of the Fund.
9.3. The number and personal composition of the Board of Trustees is determined by the decision of the Fund Council and cannot be less than two people.
9.4. The members of the Board of Trustees are elected by the Fund Council for a term of 3 (Three) years. Persons who are members of the Board of Trustees may be reelected as members of the Board of Trustees an unlimited number of times for a new term.When establishing (creating) the Fund, the Board of Trustees is elected by decision of the General Meeting of the Founders of the Fund.
9.5. Officials of the Fund may not be members of the Board of Trustees.
9.6. The Board of Trustees carries out its activities on a voluntary basis.
9.7. The competence of the Board of Trustees includes:
- supervision of the activities of the Fund;
- supervision of the adoption of decisions by other bodies of the Fund and their implementation;
- supervision of the use of the Fund's resources;
- obtaining the necessary documents and explanations from the relevant bodies of the Fund;
- participation in meetings of the Fund Council without the right to votefor the purpose of exercising its supervisory powers and making proposals to the relevant bodies of the Fund;
- approval of transactions in which the founder of the Fund and/or the President of the Fund has an interest;
- preparation of proposals on the powers of the Board of Trustees and their submission to the Fund Council for approval.
9.8. The decisions of the Board of Trustees are advisory in nature.
9.9.Meetings of the Board of Trustees are held as necessary, but not less than once a year. A meeting of the Board of Trustees is competent if more than half of the members of the Board of Trustees are present. Decisions at a meeting of the Board of Trustees are taken by a simple majority of votes of the members of the Board of Trustees present. The decision of the Board of Trustees is formalized in the minutes of the meeting, which are drawn up and signed by the chairperson and secretary elected at the meeting for the duration of the meeting.
10. PROPERTY, SOURCES OF ITS FORMATION
AND FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES OF THE FUND
10.1. In accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation, the Fund may own buildings, structures, facilities, housing stock, transport, equipment, inventory, property for cultural, educational and health purposes, cash, shares, other securities and other property. The Fund may own land plots in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.
10.2.The sources of formation of the Fund’s assets in monetary and other forms may be:
- regular and one-time receipts from the Founders of the Fund;
- voluntary property contributions and donations;
- revenue from the sale of goods, works and services;
- dividends (income, interest) received from shares, bonds, other securities and deposits;
- income received from the Fund's property;
- other sources not prohibited by law.
10.3. The property of the Fund may not be transferred (in the form of sale, payment for goods, works, services or other form) to the Founders of the Fund on terms that are more favorable for them than for other persons.
10.4. The Fund may carry out any transactions with respect to the property in its ownership that do not contradict the legislation of the Russian Federation, this Charter and correspond to the statutory goals of the Fund.
10.5. The Fund maintains accounting and statistical reports in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
10.6. For the purpose of implementing state, social, economic and tax policies, the Fund is responsible for the safety of management, financial, economic and other documents.
10.7.The fund has property sufficient for carrying out income-generating activities with a market value of not less than the minimum amount of the authorized capital provided for limited liability companies.
10.8.The procedure for regular receipts from the Founders is determined in accordance with the financial plan of the Fund, drawn up for each financial year and approved by the Council, in the manner established by the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
10.9. The Fund stores the following documents at its location:
- certificate of state registration of the Fund;
- The charter, including amendments registered in accordance with the procedure established by law;
- minutes of the meetings of the Fund Council;
- orders;
- contracts;
- accounting documents, as well as other documents, the storage of which is provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
11. PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE CHARTER
11.1. Changes to the Charter are approved by the Fund Council and are subject to state registration.
11.2. State registration of changes to the Charter of the Fund is carried out in accordance with the procedure established by the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
11.3.The Charter of the Fund may be amended by a court decision taken at the request of the bodies of the Fund or a state body authorized to supervise the activities of the Fund, if maintaining the Charter of the Fund unchanged entails consequences that could not have been foreseen when the Fund was established, and the Council of the Fund does not amend its Charter.
11.4. Changes to the Charter of the Fund shall come into force from the moment of their state registration.
12. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE FUND
12.1. The Fund may participate in international activities through the following events:
- implementation of exchange of experience on issues within the scope of the Fund’s activities;
- other forms of international contacts that develop the statutory goals of the Fund.
12.2. The Fund may join international organizations, associations, and unions in accordance with current legislation.
12.3. The international activities of the Fund are aimed at maintaining a sustainable international dialogue that contributes to the achievement of the Fund’s goals, carried out through cooperation with government structures, educational and scientific institutions, public and financial organizations and the business community of the BRICS countries.
13. LIQUIDATION OF THE FUND
13.1. The Fund may be liquidated only on the basis of a court decision taken at the request of interested parties, if:
- the Fund's assets are insufficient to achieve its goals and the likelihood of obtaining the necessary assets is unrealistic;
- the objectives of the Fund cannot be achieved and necessary changes to the objectives of the Fund cannot be made;
- The Fund, in its activities, deviates from the goals provided for in the charter;
- in other cases provided by law.
13.2. In the event of liquidation of the Fund, its property remaining after satisfaction of creditors' claims shall be directed to the purposes specified in the Fund's charter, except in cases where the law provides for the return of such property to the Founders of the Fund.
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