1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. These Regulations define the basis for the organization and activities of the "Business Council for Cooperation with the Kingdom of Thailand" (hereinafter referred to as the Council).
1.2. The Council is established on the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.
1.3. The Council is not a legal entity, carries out its activities on a voluntary basis, unites Russian firms and organizations, regardless of their forms of ownership, and is guided in its work by these Regulations.
1.4. The Council may have stamps and letterheads with its name, as well as an emblem.
Russian Russian Business Council 1.5. The full name of the Council in Russian is the Business Council for Cooperation with the Kingdom of Thailand.
1.6. The abbreviated name in Russian is the Russian-Thai Business Council.
1.7. Full name in English – Russian-Thai business Council.
1.8. The abbreviated name in English is RTBC.

2. GOALS AND MAIN ACTIVITIES

2.1. The Council was established to achieve the following main objectives:
2.1.1. expansion and development of business contacts and mutually beneficial cooperation between Russian and Thai entrepreneurs;
2.1.2. promoting Russian business in the markets of the Kingdom of Thailand and attracting Thai investments to Russia, supporting the rights and legitimate interests of Russian entrepreneurs in their relations with Russian and Thai official and commercial structures;
2.1.3. increasing the role of interested representatives of the Russian business community in the formation and implementation of state policy in the field of Russian-Thai economic relations;
2.1.4. joining forces and organizing a constructive dialogue between the business circles of Russia and the Kingdom of Thailand, interested in the progressive development and improvement of the effectiveness of Russian-Thai business cooperation.
2.2. The main activities of the Council are:
2.2.1. developing a coordinated position of the Russian business community regarding cooperation with Thai partners and work in the markets of the Kingdom of Thailand;
2.2.2. analysis of problems specific to bilateral relations, development of recommendations for removing obstacles or reducing the negative impact of certain factors affecting these relations;
2.2.3. identification of specific opportunities for expanding and diversifying Russian-Thai business cooperation, including joint investment projects implemented in Russia, the Kingdom of Thailand and in third countries;
2.2.4. creating additional opportunities for dialogue and communication between representatives of the business circles of Russia and the Kingdom of Thailand by organizing (participating in) meetings, conferences, and working groups, which result in joint proposals aimed at intensifying trade and economic ties and achieving positive changes in public opinion between Russia and the Kingdom of Thailand regarding the role and prospects of cooperation between the two countries;
2.2.5. establishing cooperation between the Russian business community and the legislative and executive authorities of the Kingdom of Thailand, participating in the preparation and implementation of Russian-Thai agreements and programs in the field of trade and economic relations, and in the development of relevant regulatory legal acts;
2.2.6. establishment of contacts and joint work with public associations of Russia and the Kingdom of Thailand, which take an active position on issues of bilateral trade and economic cooperation;
2.2.7. provision of information services and advisory support to interested Russian and Thai entrepreneurs, including the search for partners.

3. CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION TO THE BOARD, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS

3.1. Membership in the Council is voluntary.
3.2. A member of the Council may be a legal entity registered in the territory of the Russian Federation.
3.3. Admission to the Board of Directors is made upon the application of the head of the legal entity addressed to the Chairman of the Board and the decision of the General Meeting of the Board.
3.4. A member of the Board has the right to:
- participate in the work of the Council;
- receive information about the Council's activities;
- participate in the development of draft decisions on all issues of the Council's activities;
- to make suggestions regarding the improvement of the Council's activities;
- voluntarily resign from the membership of the Council upon written application.
3.5. A member of the Board is obliged to:
- comply with the Regulations on the Council;
- comply with the decisions of the governing bodies of the Council.
3.6. A member of the Council may be excluded from the Council by a decision of the General Meeting of the Council in case of non-compliance with these Regulations or failure to comply with decisions of the governing bodies of the Council.;
3.7. The Council is not liable for the obligations of its members, just as the members of the Council are not liable for its obligations.

4. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT
The Council acquires civil rights and carries out civil duties through the following governing bodies: the General Meeting of Council Members and the Secretariat.
4.1. General Meeting
4.1.1. The supreme governing body is the General Meeting of the Board members.
The main function of the supreme governing body is to ensure compliance with the objectives for which the Council was established.
4.1.2. The competence of the General Meeting of the Council members includes resolving the following issues:
- Approval and amendment of the Regulations on the Council;
- identification of the Council's priority areas of activity;
- adoption of documents regulating the internal activities of the Council;
- Election of the Chairman and his Deputy;
- approval of the Secretary of the Council on the proposal of the Chairman of the Council;
- reorganization and liquidation of the Council;
- exclusion of Council members from its membership.
4.1.3. The General Meeting of the Board members is valid if more than half of its members are present at the said meeting.
4.1.4. The General Meeting of the Board members is convened by the Chairman of the Board as necessary, but at least twice a year.
4.1.5. Each member of the Board of Directors shall have one vote in resolving issues put to the vote at the General Meeting. The resolution of the General Meeting of the Board members on the issues put to the vote is adopted by a majority vote of the members present at the meeting.
4.1.6. The General Meeting is held at the time and place set by the Chairman of the Board.
4.1.7. The decision of the General Meeting of the Board members may be taken without holding a meeting (the joint presence of the Board members to discuss the issues on the agenda and make decisions on the issues put to the vote) by absentee voting (by poll). A decision of the General Meeting of the Board members adopted by absentee voting (by poll) is considered valid if at least half of the total number of members participated in the voting.
4.1.8. A written notice of the convocation of the General Meeting of the Board Members must be sent to each member of the Board at least 15 days before the date of the General Meeting. The notification must contain an indication of the place, date, time of the General Meeting, as well as the issues on the agenda.
4.1.9. The resolutions of the General Meeting are drawn up by the Minutes, which are signed by the Chairman and the Secretary of the Council.
4.1.10. In the period between General Meetings, the operational activities of the Council are managed by the Secretariat, which is a permanent body.
4.1.11. Extraordinary General Meetings are convened as necessary, as well as at the initiative of the Chairman of the Board.
4.2. Chairman of the Board
4.2.1. The Chairman of the Board is elected by the General Meeting of the Board members for a two-year term with the right of re-election.
4.2.2. Chairman of the Board:
- has the right to sign Council documents;
- represents the Council in government, public and other organizations in Russia and abroad;
- submits the candidacy of the Secretary of the Council for approval by the General Meeting;
- leads the work on the development of strategic and tactical decisions aimed at achieving the main objectives of the Council's activities;
- Convenes and chairs General Meetings of the Board members;
- supervises the preparation of materials for the General Meeting of the Board Members;
- performs other functions assigned to him by the General Meeting and these Regulations.
4.3. Deputy Chairman of the Board
4.3.1. The Deputy Chairman of the Board is elected by the General Meeting for a two-year term and may be dismissed by the General Meeting ahead of schedule in the event of an application or improper performance of his duties.
4.3.2. By decision of the Chairman of the Council, in his absence, one of the deputies may perform his duties.
4.3.3. One of the Vice-Chairmen of the Council is a representative of the CCI of the Russian Federation.
4.4. The Council's Secretariat
4.4.1. The powers of the Council's Secretariat include:
- preparation of draft work plans of the Council, annual and interim work reports;
- notification of the convocation of the General Meeting of Council members and keeping minutes of meetings;
- ongoing activities related to the implementation of the resolutions of the General Meeting;
- maintaining the list of Council members;
- other powers provided for by the Regulations and decisions of the General Meetings.
4.4.2. The Secretary is approved by the General Meeting of the Council on the proposal of the Chairman of the Council.
4.4.3. The Secretary is accountable to the Chairman of the Council, organizes the implementation of decisions of the General Meetings of the Council and is responsible to the Council for the results and legality of his activities.
4.4.4. The Secretary acts on behalf of the Council without a power of attorney and on behalf of the Chairman, represents the Council in relations with third parties and organizations.
4.4.5. The powers of the Secretary and the procedure for his activities are determined by these Regulations.

5. SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR THE COUNCIL

5.1. The issues of financing the events and organizational work of the Council are resolved on a case-by-case basis by the General Meeting of the Council.

6. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CHANGES TO THE REGULATIONS ON THE COUNCIL

6.1. The Regulations on the Council are amended at the General Meeting of the Council members on the proposals of the Chairman and members of the Council.
6.2. Amendments to the Regulations on the Board of Directors come into force from the moment of their approval by the General Meeting of the Board.

7. REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION OF THE COUNCIL'S ACTIVITIES

7.1. The decision to terminate the activities of the Board is taken by the General Meeting of the Board members.

8. FINAL PROVISIONS8.1. If one of the provisions of these Regulations becomes invalid, it does not affect the remaining provisions.
8.2. In everything else that is not provided for by these Regulations, the Council is guided by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
8.3. These Regulations come into force from the date of its adoption by the General Meeting of the Board.