Legal information
Legal basis
The Russian Pellet Union is an association and has applied to achieve the status of “Self-Regulatory Organization”. In relation to this, the Union conducts its activities in compliance with the Russian Civil Code, as well as several specific federal (and regional) regulatory laws and regulations, such as:
- Federal Law No. 7-FZ of 12.01.1996 on Non-Commercial Organizations;
- Federal Law No. 315-FZ of 01.12.2007 on Self-Regulating Organizations.
Official name
Formal name: 'Association of producers of solid fuel from wood waste from the logging and woodworking industry' (Translation from Russian)
Short name: Russian Pellet Union
Abbreviation: RPU
Registration information Bank details
Membership
Full membership is open to responsible business entities in Russia engaged in the production of solid biofuel made from the wood processing residues.
Membership Enrolment and Termination Rules
Organisational documents
The Statutes define the rules of membership conduct, designed to achieve the Union’s objectives. Violations of the Statutes will result in measures stipulated in Union’s Disciplinary Code.
- Legality (national and international regulations and standards), information accessibility, integrity;
- Occupational health and safety;
- Internal quality management systems and risk management;
- Sustainability, and the efficient use of resources.
Each applicant must undergo an audit, which may prevent its admission. The Union determines the accuracy of the information provided in the application.
The Union conducts internal audits to determine whether:
- The producers comply with national and international legislation;
- The producers comply with the Union’s requirements;
- The management systems of the producers are properly implemented and maintained.
The Union is obliged to keep the following resolutions:
- General Membership Meeting Resolutions;
- Supervisory Board Resolutions.
Requests for additional information submitted by interested third parties will be discussed with the Members in question. A response will be issued within 14 days from receipt.
The main organisational documents are:
Association Charter General Membership Meeting Rules Standards and principles of entrepreneurial activity
Assets
The following sources of income contribute to the Union's assets:
- Enrolment fees, annual membership fees, and special purpose contributions;
- Voluntary financial and non-monetary / assets contributions (donations);
- Income derived from the Union’s assets.
The Union's fees are as the following (conform Union Charter p.7.9.10):
- Enrolment Fee – RUB 30,000 (thirty thousand rubles), including RUB 3,000 Compensation Fund allocation;
- Annual Membership Fee – RUB 60,000 (sixty thousand rubles).
Special purpose contributions are used to finance specific activities and programs not covered by the annual budget. Such contributions are established through resolutions of General Membership Meetings.
Information about non-member contributors may be posted on the Union’s website (on request). Voluntary contributors and donors do not acquire the membership status or privileges.
The Compensation Fund is generated from the Enrolment and Membership Fees for the purpose of covering professional liability against claims.
Association Property Statutes
Authorities and Duties PROVISION ON AUDITOR RPU PROVISION ON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVISION ON SUPERVISORY BOARD RPU
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