STATEMENT OF THE ROMANIAN ASSOCIATION OF FRANCHISE


The undersigned, the Romanian Franchise Association, a legal entity without patrimonial purpose, recognized as a public utility by the Decision of the Government of Romania no. 632/2015, registered in the Register of Associations and Foundations attached to the Court of District 6 Bucharest with no. 32 of 27.04.2006, having Fiscal Code 18645069, with headquarters in Aleea Tincani 4A - Bl. 824, Sector 6, Bucharest,

  • Declaration of full compliance with European legislation
  • Declaration regarding the conflict of interest policy of the Romanian Franchise Association.
  • Declaration on how the funds of the Romanian Franchise Association are used.
  • Declaration regarding the funding sources of the Romanian Franchise Association

It declares on its own responsibility that it fully complies with the European legislation applicable to the activities carried out by the association, including, but not limited to:
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data;

  • Directive 2003/88/EC regarding certain aspects of the organization of working time;
  • European regulations on non-discrimination and equal opportunities;
  • European legislation in the field of taxation and accounting applicable to NGOs;
  • Other European regulations relevant to the activity of the association.
  • The association is committed to maintaining compliance with European legislation throughout its activities.

Declaration regarding the conflict of interest policy of the Romanian Franchise Association
Preamble:

The Romanian Franchise Association (ARF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting franchising in Romania. ARF is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all its activities. This conflict of interest policy is intended to define and prevent conflicts of interest that may arise between the personal interests of ARF members and the interests of the organization.

Definition:

A conflict of interest is a situation where a member of the ARF could be influenced by a personal interest in making a decision affecting the organization. A personal interest may include, but is not limited to, financial interests, personal relationships, or professional interests.

Principles:

All ARF members have a duty to avoid conflicts of interest.
All ARF members must declare any potential conflict of interest to the ARF Board of Directors.
The ARF Board of Directors will evaluate any potential conflict of interest and take appropriate steps to avoid or mitigate it.


Preventive measures:

ARF will provide regular training to its members on the conflict of interest policy.
ARF will have a transparent process for declaring and managing conflicts of interest.
ARF will take disciplinary action against members who violate this policy.


Examples of conflicts of interest:

An ARF member who is employed by a franchise company may not vote on a decision affecting that company.
An ARF member who is a consultant for a franchise company may not provide advice to ARF with respect to that company.
An ARF member who is a member of the board of directors of a franchise company may not participate in ARF discussions or decisions regarding that company.


Declaration of conflict of interest:

All ARF members may complete a conflict of interest declaration annually. This declaration must include a description of any personal interests that could be considered a conflict of interest. Conflict of interest declarations will be kept confidential by ARF.

Conclusion:

ARF is committed to maintaining an ethical and transparent environment where all its members can feel comfortable expressing their views and participating in decision-making. This conflict of interest policy is an important tool to help us achieve this goal.

Declaration on how the funds of the Romanian Franchise Association are used


Preamble:

The Romanian Franchise Association (ARF), a public utility association, is committed to using its funds responsibly and transparently. This statement is intended to show how ARF uses its funds.

Funding sources:

ARF receives funding from various sources, including:

  • Membership fees
  • Donations
  • GRANTS
  • Income from events
  • SPONSORSHIP

Use of funds:

ARF uses its funds to finance the following activities:

  • Promotion of the franchise through information and education campaigns
  • Supporting the development of franchise businesses
  • Providing consulting and assistance services to entrepreneurs
  • Organization of events and conferences
  • Representing the interests of the franchise sector to government and other stakeholders

Transparency:

ARF is committed to being transparent about how it uses funds its. ARF annually publishes a financial report that presents the sources of funding and how the funds were used.

Financial control:

ARF has a strict system of financial control to ensure that its funds are used responsibly. All ARF expenditures must be approved by the organization's board of directors. ARF has an independent auditor who performs an annual financial audit of the organization.

Conclusion:

ARF is committed to using its funds responsibly and transparently to promote the franchise in Romania. This statement outlines how ARF uses its funds and the organization's commitment to transparency and financial control.

Declaration regarding the funding sources of the Romanian Franchise Association


Preamble:

The Romanian Franchise Association (ARF) is committed to being transparent about its funding sources. This statement is intended to outline ARF's main funding sources.

Funding sources:

ARF receives funding from various sources, including:

1. Membership fees:

Membership fees are the main source of funding for ARF.
ARF members pay an annual fee that varies depending on the type of membership (individual, corporate, etc.).
Funds obtained from membership fees are used to finance the day-to-day activities of the ARF, such as staff salaries, office rent and office supplies.


2. Donations:

ARF receives donations from natural and legal persons who wish to support the organization's activity.
Donations can be made in cash, by bank transfer or online.
Funds obtained from donations are used to finance specific projects or to cover general expenses.


3. Grants:

ARF applies for grants from government, foundations and other funding organizations.
Grants are used to fund specific projects that align with ARF's mission and goals.
ARF strictly adheres to all reporting and evaluation requirements associated with grants.


4. Income from events:

ARF regularly organizes events such as conferences, seminars and workshops.
Event fees are an important source of income for the ARF.
The funds obtained from the events are used to cover the costs of organizing the events and to finance other activities of the ARF.


5. Sponsorships:

ARF is seeking sponsorship opportunities from companies that wish to associate with the organization.
Sponsors receive a number of benefits such as brand visibility, access to ARF members and networking opportunities.
Funds obtained from sponsorships are used to finance specific projects or to cover general expenses.
Conclusion:

ARF relies on a variety of funding sources to support its activities.

This statement outlines ARF's main sources of funding and the organization's commitment to transparency.