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OverviewThis book, revised and enlarged since the first edition in 1997, provides guidance for creating or amending domestic laws that protect and regulate civic organizations. It establishes the framework for such laws in internationally recognized rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly. It is intended as a resource for the expanding global civic sector, which includes everything from advocacy groups for the environment to associations of opera aficionados, from women's rights groups to gardening clubs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leon IrishPublisher: Open Society Institute Imprint: Open Society Institute Edition: 2nd Rev and Enl ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.450kg ISBN: 9781891385315ISBN 10: 1891385313 Pages: 180 Publication Date: 01 January 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Relationship of Civic Organizations to Society Chapter 2: Relationship of Civic Organization Laws to Other Laws Section 2.1: Relationship of Civic Organization Laws to International Law Guaranteeing Fundamental Freedoms Section 2.2: General Principles Chapter 3: Legal Existence of Civic Organizations Section 3.1: Establishment Section 3.2: Responsible State Agency Section 3.3: Amendments to Governing Documents Section 3.4: Amendment in the Event of Impossibility or Deadlock Section 3.5: Public Registry Section 3.6: Mergers and Divisions Section 3.7: Termination, Dissolution, and Liquidation Chapter 4: Structure and Governance Section 4.1: Mandatory Provisions for Governing Documents Section 4.2: Optional Provisions for Governing Documents Section 4.3: Liability of Founders, Officers, Board Members, and Employees Section 4.4: Duties of Loyalty, Diligence, and Confidentiality Section 4.5: Prohibition on Conflicts of Interest Chapter 5: Prohibition on Direct or Indirect Private Benefit Section 5.1: Prohibition on the Distribution of Profits Section 5.2: Prohibition on Private Inurement Section 5.3: Prohibition on Self-Dealing Section 5.4: Prohibition on the Reversion of Assets Chapter 6: Activities of Civic Organizations Section 6.1: Public Benefit Activities Section 6.2: Public Policy and Political Activities Section 6.3: Economic Activities Section 6.4: Economic Development Organizations Section 6.5: Licenses and Permits Chapter 7: Fundraising Section 7.1: Permissible Fundraising Activities Section 7.2: Fundraising Activities - Limitations, Standards, and Remedies Chapter 8: Reporting, Supervision, and Enforcement Section 8.1: Internal Reporting and Supervision Section 8.2: Reporting to and Audit by the Responsible State Authority Section 8.3: Reporting to and Audit by Tax Authorities Section 8.4: Reporting to and Audit by Licensing Authority Section 8.5: Reporting to Donors Section 8.6: Disclosure or Availability of Information to the Public Section 8.7: Special Sanctions Chapter 9: Tax Preferences Section 9.1: Income or Profits Tax Exemption for Civic Organizations Section 9.2: Income or Profits Tax Preferences for Donations Section 9.3: Taxation of Economic Activities Section 9.4: VAT and Customs Duties Section 9.5: Other Taxes Chapter 10: Foreign Civic Organizations and Foreign Sources of Funds Section 10.1: Establishment and Supervision of Foreign Civic Organizations Section 10.2: Foreign Funding Chapter 11: Other Government Relations Section 11.1: QUANGOs and GONGOs Section 11.2: State Grants and Contracts Section 11.3: Transfer of State Assets and Activities to Civic Organizations Chapter 12: Methods of Voluntary Regulation Section 12.1: Methods and Subjects of Voluntary Regulation Section 12.2: Umbrella Organizations Appendix: Glossary of Terms 1. Affiliate 2. Assembly of Members 3. Audit Commission 4. Branch 5. Civic Organization 6. Creation 7. Decision, Decree, or Order 8. Dissolution 9. Donor 10. Endowment 11. Establishment 12. Governing Board 13. Governing Documents 14. Law 15. Legal Person 16. Liquidation 17. Management or Management Board 18. Membership and Nonmembership Organizations 19. Mutual Benefit and Public Benefit 20. Responsible State Agency 21. Rule, Regulation, or Instruction 22. Sponsor 23. Subsidiary 24. Tax Preference 25. Termination EndnotesReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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