The Duties and Responsibilities of the Representative Conference of the Members are:

1. Formulate and amend the Articles of Association of CHMIA.

2. Elect and remove members of the Executive Council of CHMIA.

3. Review and examine the work report and financial report of the Executive Council of CHMIA.

4. Make decision on termination of CHMIA.

5. Make decision on working policies, tasks and other matters of major importance of CHMIA.

CHMIA is subdivided into sub association of specialized industries. Each sub association has an executive council. The term for each executive council is four (4) years. Council members may serve consecutive terms if elected in succession. However, one may not serve as council members for over eight (8) years. Each of the sub associations of specialized industries has a secretariat with a full time staff to handle the routine business. The secretariat of the sub association shall be set up in the unit where the Chairman of the Executive Council works and works under the direct leadership of the Chairman. Each sub association of specialized industry should formulate detailed work plan according to its Articles of Association and standardize each piece of work.

In order to meet the work requirements, CHMIA shall have several professional working committees, which shall carry out their work under the leadership of the Secretariat of CHMIA.

In order to facilitate work and spread influence, sub associations of specialized industries and professional working committees, authorized by CHMIA Secretariat, may carry out some of their important activities under the name of CHMIA.

Article 15 The Representative conference of the Members cannot convene without the presence of over two thirds of the representatives, and the resolution of the Conference cannot become valid and effective without the approval of half of the representatives present.

Article 16 The Representative Conference of the Members convenes once every four years. In case it should convene ahead of or behind the four-year time term, it should be submitted to the Executive Council for approval, to MOFTEC for rectification and to Ministry of Civil Affairs for examination and approval. However, the postponement of the convening of the conference shall not exceed half a year.

Article 17 The Executive Council is the executive organ of the Representative Conference of the Members and shall carry out the routine businesses of CHMIA when the Conference is closed and be responsible for CHMIA. The Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and members of the Executive Council of CHMIA should be in principle the legal representative of each unit, or other leader of each unit authorized by the legal representative.

Article 18 The Functions and Powers of the Executive Council:

1. Perform the resolution adopted by the Representative Conference of the Members

2. Elect and remove Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and Secretariat-General of the Executive Council.

3. Make preparation for the convening of the Representative Conference of the Members.

4. Make work report and financial report to the Representative Conference of the Members.

5. Elect managing members of the Executive Council.

6. Make resolution on the establishment and cancellation and merger of such entities as offices, sub association of specialized industries, and professional working committees.

7. Making decisions on the appointment of Deputy Secretary-General and responsible persons of each office.

8. Direct the offices of CHMIA to carry out their work.

9. Formulate internal administrative rules.

10. Decide other matter of importance.

Article 19 The Executive Council cannot convene without the presence of over two thirds of the Council members (or representatives appointed by the Council members). Its resolution cannot become valid and effective without the approval of over two thirds of the members present.

Article 20 The Executive Council shall open at least once a year. Under special circumstances, it may be opened via telecommunications.

Article 21 The Standing Committee of the Executive Council shall be made up of Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, Managing members of the Executive Council, and Secretary-General, and performs the duties under Article 18.1, 18.3, 18.6, 18.7, 18.8, and 18.9, and shall be responsible for the Executive Council. The number of managing directors shall not exceed two thirds of the members of the Executive Council.

Article 22 The Standing Committee of the Executive Council cannot convene without the presence of over two thirds of the managing members and its resolution shall not become valid and effective without the approval of over two-thirds of the managing members present.

Article 23 The Standing Committee of the Executive Council shall open at least once half a year. Under special circumstances, it may be opened via telecommunications.

Article 24 The Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and Secretary-General must meet the following requirements:

1. Adhere to the Communist Party's political line, guiding principles and policies. They must possess fine political qualities.

2. Have great influence in the business area of heavy machinery industry.

3. Any one who shall hold the office of the Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of the Executive Council shall not be over seventy (70) years of age. The Secretary-General is a full-time job. He shall not be over sixty-five (65) years of age.

4. Be healthy and can continue work for a long time.

5. Have not received such criminal punishment as being deprived of political rights.

6. Fully possess civil disposing capacity.

Article 25 In case the Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and Secretary-General of CHMIA pass the highest age limit in office, it should be approved by the Executive Council, and submitted to MOFTEC for rectification and to Ministry of Civil Affairs for examination and approval.

Article 26 The term of office for the Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and Secretary-General of CHMIA is four years. Their longest term of office is eight (8) years. Under special circumstances, they may extend the term of office provided that it shall be approved by over two thirds of the members of the Representative Conference and submitted to MOFTEC for rectification and to the Ministry of Civil Affairs for examination and approval.

Article 27 The Chairman of the Executive Council of CHMIA is the legal representative of CHMIA and shall not be the legal representative of other social organizations concurrently.

Article 28 The Chairman of the Executive Council of CHMIA has the following functions and powers:

1. Convene and preside over the meetings of the Executive Council and its Standing Committee.

2. Check the realization of the resolutions of the Representative Conference of the Members, the Executive Conference and its Standing Committee.

3. Sign important documents on behalf of CHMIA.

Article 29 The Secretary-General has the following functions and powers:

1. Take care of routine matters of the Secretariat and organize the implementation of the yearly work plan.

2. Coordinate the work of the various sub associations of specialized industries, professional working committees and entities.

3. Nominate Deputy Secretary General, leading cadres of the various offices, sub association of specialized industries, professional working committees and entities, and submit them to the Executive Council or its Standing Committee for decision.

4. Make decisions on the appointment of full time clerks of the Secretariat, Professional working Committee and entities.

5. Handle routine business.