The Constitution of Chinese Professionals in Norway

(Revised and ed at The 6th Member Conference, Oslo, 27th, September 2008)

1. Name of Organization

The name of the organization is "Chinese Professionals in Norway", hereafter referred to as CPN. It is officially registered in Norway under the name of CPN as a non-profit organization. Its Chinese name is ZhongGuo LuNuo XueZhe LianHeHui (中国旅挪学者联合会).

2. Vision of CPN

The establishment of the association aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. To enhance communication among Chinese people living in Norway and to promote Chinese tradition and culture, and to help each other, in particular new comers to Norway.
2. To promote mutual understanding and friendship between people of the two countries Norway and China.
3. To enhance communications and cooperation between Norway and China in areas such as: culture and education, business and economy, science and technology, social development, etc.
4. To provide consulting services for relevant organizations and enterprises in China and Norway.
5. To encourage the active integration of the Chinese people in the Norwegian society based on their abiding Norwegian laws and regulations.

3. Organization of CPN

3.1 Organizational Structure

CPN is a membership-based organization led and run by a CPN board. The annual member conference is the highest authority of CPN, and CPN board members are elected by CPN members in the annual member conference.

3.2 Principle of CPN

1. CPN follows the principles of autonomy and democracy.
2. All important decisions shall be taken with the approval of majority in CPN board. In addition, an accountant is assigned to manage the membership fees and cost of the activities, various payments and sponsorship.
3. CPN has its own logo for official use in all communications in both China and Norway.
4. Information will be published on CPN website, http://www.cpn2003.org/. A mailing list is available for communications among CPN members.

3.3 CPN board

The CPN Board is the highest administrative body of CPN and its main responsibilities are:

1. To ensure that CPN is operated in accordance with its objectives.
2. To be in charge of general management of CPN, and responsible for the membership.
3. To supervise CPN's management by:
- approving work programs and budgets and evaluating the results from the work accomplished;
- ensuring a sound operation and an economy with adequate reserve funds;
- appointing a Certified Public Accountant;
- ensuring necessary reporting and accounting procedures.

3.4 Composition of CPN Board

CPN board consists of the following members/functions:

* One president
* One secretary general
* One director for Public Relations
* One director for business affairs
* One or two director(s) for culture and sports
* One director for academic affairs
* One or two manager(s) for media and communication

4. Qualification of Membership

CPN is open for all people with Chinese origin who have received/are receiving higher education in China or abroad currently pursuing further studies, working or living in Norway.

4.1 Category of Membership

CPN welcomes people qualified for membership from different regions in Norway under one of the following three categories of memberships:

1. Individual membership for an individual or a family.
2. Group membership for a group or an organization. Local organizations in different regions can join and participate CPN activities, while the membership fees will be managed by the local organizations.
3. Honored membership for those who are invited by CPN board.

4.2 Duty of Member

Members should perform the following duties:

1. Filling in a membership form (either in on-line format or paper format) to formally register in CPN.
2. Paying an annual membership fee.
3. Advancing proposals to CPN board.
4. Abiding regulations of CPN and actively supporting the operation of CPN to improve CPN management.

4.3 Right of Member

Members enjoy the following rights and benefits:

1. Attending CPN gatherings and activities.
2. Exercising suffrage and vote. All members have the right to elect and to be elected as CPN board members.
3. Terminating the membership at anytime and anywhere.
4. Sharing information with others e.g., providing information to the website.

4.4 Membership Fee

1. 150 NOK for an individual membership, 300 NOK for a family membership. Student membership is 75 NOK.
2. CPN welcomes private and organizational contribution and sponsorship.
3. All membership fee and financial support received from different sources will be used on members and CPN activities.

5. Annual Conference

5.1 The Member Conference should perform the following functions:

1. Hearing, examining and approving annual reports.
2. Hearing, examining and approving budget plan for next year, and activity plan.
3. Making decisions on new and important initiatives by CPN.
4. Electing CPN board members with two years serving term.
5. Reviewing and modifying constitution of CPN.

5.2 Decisions should be reached by 2/3 majority ballot among the attending members.

6. Validation of the Constitution

6.1 This terms of the constitution will be amended according to the new state laws and regulations when they are in conflict with each other.

6.2 This constitution will come into effect after being passed at the annual member conference.