Today, in circumstances when the state distances itself from different sectors of economy and culture, and the unified controlling and coordinating functions from sectoral authorities are lacking - the role of NGOs is rising.
Publishers Association of Russia (PAR) - the first professional association in our country - has gained experience in different organizational and structural skills, communication system, determined the prospects for its development.
The association was created by publishers initiative on April 17, 1990. The history of the organization has not been smooth and varied according to the social and economic environment. Today it has more than 200 members from more than 40 regions of the country.
Today PAR is authorized representative of Russia in the International Publishers Association (IPA). Business contacts were established with the national associations from other countries - Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Canada, Spain, Serbia, National Book Centre of Greece, Finland, and Egypt.
What PAR is capable of today, how can it be useful for the publishing community, and first and foremost - for its members?
Firstly, PAR provide organizational and substantive measures to preserve the level of professional qualifications of publishers and their professional awareness.
This includes carrying out periodic professional development seminars in Russian regional centers for publishers employees on various issues (publishing standards and regulations, copyright, modern marketing management, electronic publishing, etc.), scientific conferences, involving, among other things, the exchange of experience and discussions on topical issues in the book publishing and book distribution, prestigious large-scale professional annual competitions of the best books on various thematic categories, revealing new extraordinary publishers (which is particularly important - the regional publishing, unfortunately, is not always represented at the Moscow bookstores).
Second, maintaining the necessary level of legal competence of publishers through systematic consultations on copyright and other legislative issues in publishing sphere; coordinating activities of publishers - members of the Association - in the collective management of copyrights and the secondary copying of books in the library and the university practices.
Thirdly, the organization of a possible partnership environment for Russian publishers, the formation of information space, including CIS and other countries (the leading foreign publishing houses, national publishing associations, national libraries and leading universities) - to conduct a more active and systematic practical (commercial) work on assignment and acquisition of copyrights, joint publications, etc.; organization of regional and international targeted book fairs with the aim of promoting promising Russian books on foreign book markets.
Fourth, the collective representation for small and regional publishers in the leading Russian and foreign fairs.
Fifth, "Best Books of the Year" competition, held annually since 1991, enjoys a high reputation among publishers, which main objective - promotion, preservation and development of national culture of book publishing, support for innovative and creative ideas from publishing groups. As part of the contest, along with awards from PAR, there are also awards from Committee of the State Duma, FAPMK, Union of Journalists of Russia, Russian Book Union, Ministry of Defence, Chamber of Commerce of Russian Federation, Russian trade union of workers of culture, UNESCO, the General Directorate of International Book Exhibitions and Fairs, the Russian Book Chambers et al.
PAR also coordinates the management of joint analytical and discussional work on the leading issues of domestic book publishing; organizes book festivals and holidays in Russian regional and national centers, participation of the leading Russian publishers and public figures, writers, artists.
In the interest of expanding the range of business relationships of its members, PAR initiated the establishment of the Advisory Council of the CIS publishers (consists of 7 countries) and the Coordination Council of Russian foreign publishers (consists of publishers from 16 countries).
Among the regular partner organizations of PAR - the Federal Agency for Press and Mass Communications (Rospechat), the Committee of the Moscow Government, the Federal Agency for the Affairs of Compatriots Living Abroad and International Humanitarian Affairs (Rossotrudnichestvo), the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church, the "Russian World" Foundation and others.
Associations work systematically covered in the trade press - weekly "Book Review", "Literary Gazette", "Book Industry" and "University Book" magazines, etc., as well as on aski.ru website. The association is open to all publishers and book industry businesses and interested in expanding mutually beneficial and effective cooperation with Russian and foreign colleagues.
EXTRACTION
From the Articles of the Publishers Association "PAR", primary state registration number after July 1, 2002 - 1027739130055, date of making in the State Register August 29, 2002 Interdistrict Inspectorate of MHC RUSSIA №39 in Moscow
Representation
Paragraph 1. 20.
The Association has:
Representative of the Association of Book Publishers "PAR" in the Ural and Siberia.
Location: 620219, Ekaterinburg, Lenina ave., 49.
Representative of the Association of Book Publishers "PAR" in St. Petersburg.
Location: 191186, St. Petersburg, ul. Malaya Morskaya 8.
Representative of the Association of Book Publishers "PAR" in Cheboksary.
Location: 428000, Cheboksary, Lenin ave., 4.
Joining the Association
Paragraph 5.1.
Joining the Association is carried out by a written statement signed by the authorized representative of a legal person, who expressed his intention to join the Association. Organizations joining the association must have the appropriate decision from an authorized authority of the legal entity.
A candidate is considered to be an associate member of the Association after the positive decision of the Board and paying the entry fee and may participate in the work of the Association.
Exclusion from the Association
Paragraph 4.4.
Member of the Association who has lost contact with it, did not pay the entrance and (or) membership fees for two or more years, reorganized or liquidated in accordance with applicable law as a legal entity shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the members of the Association from the moment of Boards decision.
The procedure for withdrawal of a member of the Association
Paragraph 5.3.
Members of the Association has the discretion to withdraw from the association at the end of the fiscal year. In this case, members of the Association shall bear subsidiary liability for its obligations in proportion to their contribution within 2 years from the date of release.
Paragraph 5.4.
Members withdraw from the Association by submitting a written application addressed to the President of the Association. Not later than three months after the member filled the application to withdraw from the Association, the Association must:
1) determine the date of return of the property transferred by the member for temporary use of the ASSOCIATION;
2) determine the size and terms of return of the association property acquired by the member at the expense of the association or used by him;
3) carry out financial and credit payments to withdrawing member for contributions and contracts with the Association;
4) determine the order of execution of the previously assumed obligations of the member to the other members and the Association as a whole;
5) resolve other issues related to the withdrawal of a member from the Association.
Paragraph 5.6.
Entrance and periodic fees of the Association members are non-refundable. Earmarked contributions are returned to the part that has not been spent on the implementation of the target program.
Rights and obligations of members of the Association
Paragraph 4.1.
Members of the Association have the following rights:
1) participate in the management of the affairs in the manner determined by the memorandum and articles of association;
2) submit to the General Meeting of the Association and the bodies of the Association proposals on all matters of the Associations activities, participate in the discussion and decision-making;
3) apply to the governing body of the Association on all matters relating to its operations, including obtaining the information on the expenditure of funds;
4) indicate in their letterhead and stamps the belonging to the Association;
5) to make contributions to the centralized and special funds formed by the Association to ensure the formation of sources of funding and implementation of special programs; finance and credit projects hosted by the Association; to transfer their property to the Association;
6) free use of management, consulting, marketing and other services of the Association; on a contractual basis, as a priority, use the services of business organizations created in the framework of the Association;
7) at their discretion to withdraw from the Association (the order of voluntary withdrawal of a member association is defined in paragraphs 5.3. - 5.6.); In this case, members of the Association shall bear subsidiary liability for obligations of the Association in proportion to their entrance fee for two years since the release);
8) the priority right to use the services of business and commercial information database of the Association, the priority right to participate in events held by the Association;
9) to enjoy discounts and benefits set by the Associations General Meeting;
10) in the event of liquidation of the Association to receive a part of its assets remaining after settlement with creditors in the amount of their property contribution.
Paragraph 4.2.
Members of the Association have the following duties:
1) comply with the current legislation, the present Articles of the Association, the Memorandum and other acts adopted by the organs of the Association within the framework of their powers;
2) increase the total wealth of the ASSOCIATION;
3) to take public opinion and social consequences into account when carrying out activities which address the objectives of the Association;
4) to respect the interests of other partners, adherence to the terms of contracts and to indemnify any caused damages;
5) to contribute in the order and amount stipulated by the present Article and other agreements between members of the Association;
6) provide the ASSOCIATION with the information necessary to address issues related to its activities;
7) to refrain from actions that could harm the ASSOCIATION;
8) actively contribute to solving the Associations problems with their technical, intellectual and financial resources;
9) promptly inform the authorities of the Association about changes in their status, location and email address.
Paragraph 4.3.
The damage caused to the Association by its member is compensated in full on the basis of the decision of board of the Association. The payment by the members at fault in respect of the damage caused by them must be made to the bank account of the Association no later than ten days from the date of the decision.
Controls and monitoring
General Meeting of the Association
Paragraph 6.1.1.
The highest governing body of the Association is the General Meeting of the Association. The rate of representation at the general meeting from each member - one person with the right to one vote.
Paragraph 6.1.2.
The main function of the supreme body of the Association is to ensure the ASSOCIATIONs compliance with purposes for which it was created.
Paragraph 6.1.6.
The planned meeting - congress of the Association shall be convened at least once every three years.
Association Board
Paragraph 6.2.1
Board of the Association (hereinafter - the Board) is a collegial executive body of the Association, elected by the General Assembly - congress of the number of members of the Association elected by the Congress on the proposal of President of the Association for a period of three years.
Paragraph 6.2.2.
The number of Board members is determined by the General Assembly - congress of the Association.
Paragraph 6.2.3.
Election of vice-presidents from among the members of the Board is made by the President of the ASSOCIATION.
Paragraph 6.2.4.
Board meetings are held as necessary, but at least once a quarter, hereinafter.
Paragraph 6.3.1.
President of the Association is the sole executive body of the Association, elected by the General Assembly - congress of the Association. President of the Association to perform his duties as paid or free of charge.
In the absence of the president of the association of its duties (a long trip, vacation, illness) one of the vice-presidents, designated by the Presidents order will take his place. The duties of the President may be carried out as paid or free of charge.
In case of the Presidents refusal to perform his duties, in accordance with the procedure established by the Articles of the Association or other unforeseen reasons which exclude the possibility him carrying out his duties, the President is elected by the Board from among the members of the Board of 2/3 (two-thirds) majority of the listed composition of the Board.
Paragraph 6.3.4.
President of the Association report to the General Meeting of the Association on the results of the Associations activities at least once every three years.
President of the Association of Book Publishers "PAR"
K.V. Chechenev
