Who can be on the board of the St. Responsibilities of the Chairman of the Board of SNT

Many gardeners in their particular SNT do not understand the essence of democracy, nor the legal procedure for resolving partnership issues, nor the conditions for the existence of gardening partnerships. They often try to solve their problems by shouting and insulting, as well as by complaining to all authorities about the objectionable board and chairman. The belief in a good king who is pleasing to everyone is still alive today, but if the rule is pleasing to everyone, then it simply does not work at all.

The main and key figure in any gardening non-profit partnership has always been the chairman of the board. The well-being of gardeners largely depends on his talent to organize the work of the board and the public organization as a whole, because only a normal chairman is able to stop theft and lawlessness in the partnership.

People are not born to be the chairman of a horticultural non-profit partnership, and the laws in SNT are somewhat different from the production or operational organization where they may have once worked. For many reasons, SNT chairmen do not have time to visit lawyers or search and understand laws on the search network, although they have many questions on the forums, in particular, about the official rights and responsibilities of the chairperson.

Elections and re-elections of the chairman of the SNT

The job responsibilities and rights of the chairman of the SNT are determined by the job description, according to which he is hired or dismissed for this position by decision of the board and in accordance with current legislation. The chairman is elected by the general meeting (or meeting of authorized representatives) for a period of two years. The chairman may have a secretary and a deputy, who hold this position until the next election and, in the absence of the chairman, at his direction, perform the duties of a manager. The secretary of the board maintains a card index of SNT members and owners who live on the territory of the partnership without being its members - home address, telephone number, information about land documents, family composition.

Members of the board relieve the chairman from his position only in certain cases:

1. Upon a written statement from the chairman about the voluntary resignation of his duties.
2. For regular refusal to hold board meetings if its members insisted on this in writing.
3. If the chairman does not show up for work without a good reason for more than 10 days, and this fact is confirmed by acts of his absence during office hours and at board meetings, the administrative and administrative activities of the chairman for SNT employees were also not carried out during this period.
4. The chairman can also be fired for activities that caused financial damage to the organization due to abuse of power for personal gain (this fact must be confirmed by the audit commission).
5. If the chairman refuses to hold a reporting meeting within the time limits specified by law, and also does not systematically implement the decisions of general meetings, provided that they are completely legal. The same applies to board decisions.
6. They can be fired if they refuse to provide the audit commission with the opportunity to check all the necessary documentation of the partnership.

This list can be supplemented or shortened only at general meetings. The chairman is obliged to submit to the board of the SNT, guided in his work by the charter and legislation of the Russian Federation (in particular, Article 66 “On gardening, gardening and dacha non-profit organizations of citizens”), as well as decisions of the general meeting and the board. In his work, the chairman also takes into account the regulations of local authorities, if they are related to the activities of the partnership, as well as court decisions, if they have entered into legal force.

Main responsibilities of the chairman

The main responsibility of the chairman of the SNT is to carry out business activities in accordance with and within the limits provided for by the charter of the partnership and the federal law of April 15, 1998. No. 66-F3 (with additions). The chairman must know:

1. Provisions of the legislation of the Russian Federation that regulate the economic and legal activities of SNT.
2. Internal labor regulations of the organization.
3. Labor protection rules and regulations, fire safety rules, civil defense and safety regulations.
4. Technical and design documentation of the partnership, contractual documents on the supply of utilities.

The chairman himself observes and monitors compliance by all personnel (accountant, cashier, electrician, security guard) with internal regulations and job responsibilities, as well as sanitary standards and labor protection rules.

The chairman is obliged to carry out and ensure that all employees comply with the orders of the SNT board. As soon as the board or general meeting elects a chairman (with the corresponding resolution drawn up), the chairman can begin his official duties. Its powers are determined by the charter and Federal Law. If you disagree with the decision of the board, the chairman has the right to appeal it at the general meeting (meeting of authorized representatives). The manager acts without a power of attorney on behalf of the gardening partnership.

Job description for the chairman

What are the responsibilities of the SNT chairman?

1. Chair board meetings with the right of first signature on financial documents and minutes.
2. Conclude contracts, open bank accounts, issue powers of attorney.
3. Constantly monitor the proper performance of their duties by all employees.
4. Monitor the proper operation and safety of all SNT engineering equipment.
5. Conduct a weekly inspection of the organization’s common property to identify its technical condition, efficient operation and degree of wear.
6. Maintain contacts with representatives of energy supply and contractor organizations regarding the implementation of SNT contractual obligations. Organize access for specialists to engineering equipment.
7. Monitor the fulfillment of obligations by energy supply organizations and contractors under contracts with the partnership, promptly inform the board of violations of contractual obligations.
8. Conclude service agreements with third-party organizations in a timely manner, paying for their services at the specified rates.
9. The official responsibilities of the chairman of the SNT also include representing the interests of the partnership in the district administration, sanitary supervision, state supervision, technological supervision to the extent of his competence.
10. Take measures to eliminate emergency situations (power outage, accidents, etc.), draw up reports on emergency situations at the request of the owners.
11. Take and record the readings of electricity meters on a monthly basis (if necessary, with the involvement of employees of the relevant services), transmit the readings of the meters to the accounting department of SNT and to energy supply organizations.
12. Work with persistent defaulters to eliminate debt for maintenance and other services provided.
13. Inform owners in a timely manner about restrictions (or shutdowns) of the services provided using announcements posted on information stands, and monitor information on the SNT website.
14. Monitor applications, record them and timely execution by SNT employees.
15. Monitor the sanitary condition and cleanliness of the territory, including the container site.
16. At least once a quarter, inform the board of the partnership about plans and the results of their implementation.
17. Ensure the availability, safety and replenishment of working and technical documentation of SNT - plans, diagrams, drawings.
18. Monitor reporting – accounting, statistical, technical.
19. Monitor the activities of the chief accountant of a non-profit organization.
20. Verify the correctness of payments to SNT owners.
21. Together with members of the board, regularly monitor the condition of engineering equipment and external improvements in the partnership’s cottages, and take timely measures to eliminate any identified deficiencies.
22. Twice a month, receive members of the organization, both on personal and general issues of SNT activities.
23. Make purchases of material and technical resources that are necessary for the statutory activities of SNT.
24. Store confidential information that the chairman must possess in accordance with his position (financial condition of the organization, personal data of members of the partnership).
25. When performing official duties, be polite and correct with employees and land owners.
26. If the employment contract and legislation define other obligations, strictly comply with them.

Responsibilities of the Fire Safety Manager

According to the law “On Gardening Associations,” between general meetings the SNT is governed by a board headed by the chairman of the SNT, whose fire safety responsibilities include fulfilling the requirements of fire safety legislation.

The general meeting of members of the partnership assigns responsibilities to the board and its chairman to carry out specific activities:

Appoint a person responsible for the implementation of the Fire Safety Rules and send him to study, pass exams and receive the qualification and certificate “Responsible for Fire Safety”.

Have in the partnership and constantly maintain documentation on compliance with fire safety rules to the required extent:

• decision of the board on the appointment of a person responsible for fire safety and approval of the Fire Safety Rules in SNT;
• decision of the board on the appointment of a person responsible for electrical facilities;
• decision of the board on the appointment of a person responsible for fire extinguishing means;
• decision of the board on the issue of approval of the list of vigilantes;
• fire safety instructions during gas-electric welding and other hot work;
• instructions on the actions of staff in case of fire and evacuation;
• log of fire safety training for employees.

Organization of notification and information support

At the entrance, next to the sign with the name of the partnership, there should be a board with the SNT diagram. A copy of the diagram is sent to the fire department. To notify about a fire, the association must have a public address radio center, the siren of which is duplicated by mechanical means - a bell or a rail.

An information board on relevant topics with operational information should be installed on the territory of SNT. Posters and signs are also placed in public areas. The responsibilities of the board and chairman include informing and monitoring the mandatory installation by members of the partnership of a barrel of water or a fire extinguisher at their cottages. The chairman must monitor the timely cleaning of roads for the free passage of fire fighting equipment, as well as the absence of flammable waste dumps and fuel containers on the territory. In persistently hot and windy weather, as well as when a special fire-fighting regime is entrusted to SNT, the chairman and the board carry out explanatory work on fire prevention and actions in case of fire, and organize free patrolling by volunteer firemen.

Actions in case of fire

In the event of a fire, the chairman or members of the board must immediately call the fire department and also announce the fire by all means of warning (radio, bell, etc.). It is necessary to organize a meeting and escort of fire trucks to the fire. The chairman must take measures to rescue people and remove them from the fire zone with the help of a fire brigade. It is also necessary to remove strangers from the area.

Before the arrival of professional firefighters, it is necessary to begin fighting the fire with the help of your own fire brigade (in accordance with Law No. 100-FZ of May 6, 2011).

Rights of the chairman of the partnership

In addition to the duties, the chairman of the SNT also has the rights:

1. Represent the interests of SNT in government agencies and local governments.
2. Resolve personnel issues - hire employees, fire those who do not correspond to the position. In accordance with existing legislation, take punitive and reward measures against employees.
3. Give employees instructions that must be followed.
4. Suspend employees from work in case of gross violation of internal regulations, job responsibilities, sanitary standards, labor protection and fire safety rules.
5. To perform your official duties, use the information received from members of the board.
6. Use equipment, materials and supplies provided by the partnership.
7. The manager has the right to compensation for expenses incurred during the performance of official duties, previously agreed upon with the management board.
8. Receive from the owners of the partnership copies of documents establishing title and confirming their rights to land plots.
9. Petition before the general meeting (or board) to exclude debtors from members of the organization.
10. In accordance with the charter and laws of the Russian Federation, take other measures of influence against land owners who violate the charter, building codes and other provisions of the law.
11. The chairman has the right to polite, respectful and correct attitude of employees and members of the partnership.
12. If the current legislation and labor charter establish other rights for the chairman, then the manager of the SNT also has the right to them.

What is he responsible for?

The SNT manager is responsible for:

• organization of office work in SNT,
• accounting and storage of documents.
• correctness of concluded contracts,
• proper maintenance, operation and safety of property,
• timely and complete fulfillment of the terms of all contracts, making payments (together with accounting).

In particular, the chairman pays for the total electricity consumption according to a common meter. This amount is offset by the total readings of individual meters, so the job responsibilities of the SNT chairman also include issues of electricity control. When changing the meter from the owner of the site, he is obliged to take the readings of the old meter on the day of replacement and the readings of the new one on the day of installation, and the chairman must be sure that the meter is technically in good working order, that is, it has been tested by the power supply. It is strictly prohibited to charge members of the association at rates exceeding the amount established by the Energy Resources Commission (due to losses in wires, idle transformer, theft). Such activity entails criminal and administrative liability.

The power supply is stopped in the following cases:

• poor condition of electrical wiring,
• violations of electricity metering schemes,
• connecting pantographs past the meter,
• lack of access for officials to check the condition of electricity consumption devices,
• late payment for services.

Disconnection is carried out after a warning and if the offender has not eliminated the problems on time. For other violations of the charter, for example, non-payment of membership fees, the board and chairman do not have the right to turn off electricity as a measure of influence on the defaulter.

Responsibilities of the Audit Commission

The Audit Commission is a permanent body of the SNT, elected at a general meeting of members of the partnership for financial and economic control over the activities of the association, its board and other officials.

The commission carries out its activities in accordance with the charter of the partnership, as well as relevant regulatory documents.

Members of the commission consisting of three people are elected for one to two years at a general meeting by open or absentee voting from among persons with higher (or basic higher) education - legal or economic and experience in the economic and legal sphere. A commission of two people is also eligible. If one is elected, he is called the Auditor. Any member of the partnership may be elected to the audit committee. A professional owner who permanently resides on the territory of the SNT, but is not a member of it, is approved separately.

The following may not be members of the audit commission:

• Chairman of the Board;
• board members and their relatives;
• debtor owners;
• persons with criminal records and disqualifications;
• someone by proxy from a member of SNT.

If other governing bodies are also elected at the general meeting, then the audit commission is appointed after them.

Functions of the Audit Commission:

1. Checking the financial documents of the partnership, inventory, constituent documentation, minutes of meetings and orders of the chairman and board, comparing the results with accounting data.
2. Verification of the legality of contracts and other transactions on behalf of the partnership.
3. Checking the prepared balance sheet, annual report, profit distribution, reports for the tax office, statistics and government agencies.
4. Assessing the validity of cost and income estimates.
5. Checking the actual availability of property and funds.
6. Verification of the intended use of funds and property.
7. Checking the validity of financial transactions, completeness and timely payment of taxes.
8. Checking the reasonableness of costs for capital expenditures and ongoing activities
9. Checking the financial condition and control of debt of SNT members.
10. Checking payroll calculations for individuals.

After checking the financial activities, the commission draws up a conclusion assessing the correctness of the documentation (reports, balance sheets, declarations). An audit of the financial activities of the association is carried out once a year. The results of the conclusion are presented to the general meeting only after the chairman and members of the board have familiarized themselves with them. The commission must promptly communicate to the board (in writing) the results of all inspections seven days before the general reporting meeting. For complaints from members - within 10 days.

When compiling a report, the commission develops precise recommendations for correcting deficiencies. The commission has no right to disclose all confidential financial information (personal data of members of the organization, its financial condition). In the absence of an external audit, the conclusion is made on the annual report of the partnership and the approved budget with salary accruals. The powers of the audit commission also include proposals to the general meeting on bonuses based on the results of the audit for the board and the audit commission to improve motivation in work.

The duties of the chairman of the audit commission include receiving members of the SNT once a month (a specific date is determined).

Responsibilities of the chairman and the board in relation to the audit commission:

1. During the period of inspections, the board provides all possible assistance in the work of the auditors, placing at their disposal an office, office equipment, and office supplies.
2. The chairman includes the nominations of owners who submitted an application to the ballot if the agenda of the meeting includes the issue of choosing an audit commission.
3. The chairman of the board of the partnership is obliged to provide the auditors with the documents that were indicated in the decision to conduct the audit or give a written explanation of their absence.
4. At the written request of any member, the board is obliged to familiarize him with the findings of the commission and provide copies of the conclusion.
5. When preparing the general reporting annual meeting of members of the association, the board and chairman are required to distribute to all their members the conclusions and reports of the audit commission.

a) Based on clause 12 of Art. 21 of Federal Law No. 66 of April 15, 1998 “On gardening, vegetable gardening and dacha non-profit associations of citizens”, the exclusive competence of the general meeting of members of a horticultural, gardening and dacha non-profit association (meeting of authorized representatives) includes approving the income and expenditure estimates of such an association and making decisions about its performance. The chairman of the board of a horticultural, gardening or dacha non-profit association and members of its board are liable to such an association for losses caused to such an association by their actions (inaction). In this case, members of the board who voted against the decision that resulted in causing losses to such association or who did not take part in the voting are not liable. The chairman of the board and his members, if financial abuses or violations are identified, or damage is caused to such an association, may be subject to disciplinary, material, administrative or criminal liability in accordance with the law.
Control over the financial and economic activities of a horticultural, gardening or dacha non-profit association, including the activities of its chairman and members of the board, is carried out by an audit commission (auditor), elected from among the members of such an association by a general meeting of its members consisting of one or at least three people per term two years. The chairman and members of the board, as well as their spouses, parents, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters (their spouses) cannot be elected to the audit commission (auditor).
The work procedure of the audit commission (auditor) and its powers are regulated by the regulations on the audit commission (auditor), approved by the general meeting of members of such an association (meeting of authorized representatives).
The audit commission (auditor) is accountable to the general meeting of members of such an association. Re-elections of the audit commission (auditor) may be held early at the request of at least one quarter of the total number of members of such an association.
Members of the audit commission (auditor) of a horticultural, gardening or dacha non-profit association are responsible for improper fulfillment of the duties provided for by Federal Law No. 66 of April 15, 1998 “On horticultural, gardening and dacha non-profit associations of citizens” and the charter of such an association.
The audit commission (auditor) of a horticultural, gardening or dacha non-profit association is obliged to:
1) check the implementation by the board of such an association and the chairman of the board of decisions of general meetings of members of such an association (meetings of authorized representatives), the legality of civil transactions made by the governing bodies of such an association, regulatory legal acts regulating the activities of such an association, the state of its property;
2) carry out audits of the financial and economic activities of such an association at least once a year, as well as on the initiative of members of the audit commission (auditor), by decision of the general meeting of members of such an association (meeting of authorized persons) or at the request of one fifth of the total number of members of such an association or one third the total number of members of its board;
3) report on the results of the audit to the general meeting of members of such an association (meeting of authorized representatives) with the presentation of recommendations for eliminating the identified violations;
4) report to the general meeting of members of such an association (meeting of authorized representatives) about all identified violations in the activities of the management bodies of such an association;
5) exercise control over the timely consideration by the board of such an association and the chairman of this board of applications of members of such an association.
Based on the results of an audit, if a threat is created to the interests of a horticultural, gardening or dacha non-profit association and its members, or if abuses by members of the board of such an association and the chairman of the board are identified, the audit commission (auditor), within the limits of its powers, has the right to convene an extraordinary general meeting of the members of such an association.
You shouldn't hand over money if you don't know what it's going to. Target and membership fees are approved only at the general meeting of SNT members (meeting of authorized representatives). You need to contact the board and have them provide you with the estimate approved at the general meeting.
Based on Art. 19 of Federal Law No. 66 of April 15, 1998 “On horticultural, gardening and dacha non-profit associations of citizens,” a member of a horticultural, gardening or dacha non-profit association has the right to apply to the court to invalidate decisions of the general meeting of members of the horticultural association that violate his rights and legitimate interests, a gardening or dacha non-profit association or a meeting of authorized representatives, as well as decisions of the board and other bodies of such an association.
b) The Chairman does not have the right to refuse to accept membership, targeted contributions and electricity payments.
The chairman of the board of a horticultural, gardening or dacha non-profit association and members of its board, when exercising their rights and performing established duties, must act in the interests of such an association, exercise their rights and fulfill established duties in good faith and reasonably.
In the presence of witnesses, draw up an appropriate report on the accountant’s refusal to accept payment for electricity. Make payments for consumed electricity to the current account of SNT, and if there is no current account - to the current account of the energy supplying organization, they, as a rule, do not care who the payment comes from, the main thing is to correctly indicate the purpose of the payment and after payment send a copy of the receipt by registered mail for payment of electricity to the board of SNT. If the board does not receive this letter, it will be returned to you after the expiration of the storage period at the post office. Do not print the letter and keep it in an envelope with a note that it was returned beyond the expiration date. Try to hand over a copy of the receipt in person. SNT will be forced to independently explain itself to the energy supply organization.
In accordance with Art. 19 p. 2 p.p. 6 of Federal Law No. 66 “On gardening, vegetable gardening and dacha non-profit associations of citizens”, a member of a horticultural, gardening or dacha non-profit association is obliged to promptly pay membership and other fees provided for by the Federal Law and the charter of such an association, taxes and payments.
N. Uvarov, legal consultant
Union of Gardeners
Newspaper "GARDENER" No. 22, 2010.

This job description defines the duties, rights and responsibilities of the chairman of the SNT.

Closed Joint Stock Company "Alfa"

APPROVED by Chairman of the Board A.V. Lviv 2015-01-03

Job Description No. 34 of the Chairman of the SNT

Moscow 2015-01-03

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. This job description defines the duties, rights and responsibilities of the chairman of the SNT.

1.2. The decision on election to a position and on dismissal from office is made by the general meeting of members of the SN, unless otherwise provided by the Charter.

1.3. A person with secondary specialized or higher education, organizational skills, and experience in leadership positions of at least 5 years is elected to the position of chairman of the SNT.

1.4. The Chairman of the SNT is guided by:

– current regulatory documents on the work performed;

– the organization’s charter, local regulations of the organization;

– this job description.

1.5. A SNT traitor must know:

– legislation on horticultural, gardening and dacha non-profit associations of citizens, the basics of civil, tax and land legislation;

– charter of the partnership;

– fundamentals of economics, labor organization and management;

– labor legislation;

– rules and regulations of labor protection, safety and fire protection.

1.6. During the absence of the chairman of the SNT (vacation, illness, etc.), his duties are performed by a person appointed in the prescribed manner.

2. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Chairman of the SNT:

2.1. Acts without a power of attorney on behalf of the partnership.

2.2. Presides over board meetings;

2.3. Has the right of first signature on financial documents that, in accordance with the charter of the association, are not subject to mandatory approval by the board or the general meeting of members of such an association (meeting of authorized representatives);

2.4. Signs other documents on behalf of such an association and minutes of board meetings;

2.5. Based on the decision of the board, concludes transactions and opens bank accounts for such an association;

2.6. Issues powers of attorney, including those with the right of substitution;

2.7. Ensures the development and submission for approval to the general meeting of members of such an association (meeting of authorized representatives) of internal regulations of such an association, regulations on the remuneration of workers who have entered into employment contracts with such an association;

2.8. Carries out representation on behalf of such an association in government bodies, local government bodies, as well as in organizations;

2.9. Considers applications from members of such an association.

2.10. The chairman of the board performs, in accordance with the charter, other duties necessary to ensure the normal functioning of the partnership, with the exception of the duties assigned by the law on horticultural, gardening and dacha non-profit associations of citizens and the charter for other governing bodies.

2.11. Exercises his rights and fulfills established duties in good faith and wisely.

The Chairman of the SNT has the right:

3.1. Resolve issues related to the financial, economic and business activities of SNT, within the limits of the rights granted to it.

3.2. Represent the interests of the partnership in relations with government authorities, legal entities, and citizens.

3.3. Sign (endorse) documents within your competence.

3.4. Require SNT employees to perform official duties.

3.5. Make proposals for improving work related to the responsibilities provided for in these instructions.

4. RESPONSIBILITY

The Chairman of the SNT is responsible for:

4.1. For improper performance or failure to fulfill one’s job duties as provided for in this job description, within the limits determined by the current labor legislation of the Russian Federation.

Regardless of the situation prevailing on the territory of a particular SNT, gardeners often characterize the Chairmen in approximately the same way: he collects contributions into a “black cash fund”, he and his entourage do not pay contributions, bought a new car and put up a new fence, becoming the Chairman , does nothing, but receives a salary, etc.

Of course, anything can happen in life, but is it so, let’s figure it out together.

CHAIRMAN OF SNT is an elected position.

Chairmen are not born, they are made.

When the time approaches for the election of the Chairman of the SNT, every gardener thinks something like this: “...the dacha for me is a place of rest, WHY SHOULD I hunch my back at someone?” or “... let it be ANYONE, but NOT ME!”

As a result, they choose the one who took the risk of nominating himself or the one whom everyone was able to persuade together. The newly appointed chairman begins serious work, with legal responsibility for every step taken. In a short time, he must learn what losses in wires are, where they come from, what is taxable and what is not, how often the grass needs to be mowed and what will happen if this is not done, why only a licensed organization can remove garbage, how to collect debts in court and much more. That is, they elected a person from the crowd as chairman, and the requirements were for a builder, an energy engineer, a lawyer and an accountant rolled into one.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHAIRMAN OF SNT.

SNT is a non-profit organization, however, it is a legal entity, so the tax office and foundations do not make any concessions to partnerships. Just like an enterprise created to make a profit, SNT is obliged to keep accounting records and report on time. And working “on a voluntary basis” does not relieve you from the obligation to submit reports or from responsibility for failure to submit. A minimum of 18 reports must be submitted per year if wages are not paid and a minimum of 29 reports if wages are paid...

In practice, if various violations are committed, inspection authorities issue orders to eliminate them, failure to comply with which may result in administrative liability and a fine. First of all, to the official, i.e. to the Chairman.

For more serious offenses (whether committed intentionally or not) in the conduct of financial and economic activities, the Chairman may face more serious consequences, including criminal liability.

What is being done in SNT and why
“AS IT HAS TO”, not “AS IT SHOULD BE.”

The most common reason for conducting financial and economic activities in SNT “as necessary” is due to savings, which the gardeners themselves “push” the Chairman to do. They capriciously set a limit for the amount of contributions, beyond which the board tries not to go beyond when drawing up estimates, without carrying out explanatory work about the essence of what is happening.

As a result, contributions collected from gardeners in cash are recorded “in the black cash register”, and “zero reports” are submitted to the tax office. Which in itself is a direct violation of the law!

Here are common violations that are the “shadow” side of SNT’s financial and economic activities:

Not wanting to objectively study the requirements of the current legislation, gardeners impose such a policy on the board, essentially forcing them to follow their lead. Which means breaking the law! The paradox is that in words, sometimes unfounded and biased, gardeners condemn the Chairman for the consequences!

Although it should be the other way around. Based on the requirements of the law and the fact that the chairman is responsible for everything, he must formulate requirements taking into account the lower level of what is necessary to comply with the rule of law and legal security: minimum wage, contributions to funds for this wage, the amount of land tax general use, banking services, etc.

Starting from January 1, 2019, most of the “saving” methods will no longer be applicable. According to Federal Law No. 217-FZ dated July 29, 2017. all contributions will have to be collected only into the current account of the partnership.

This means that it will not be possible to pay for grass mowing “in an envelope” or buy a gravel machine without documents, since everything will have to be paid from the current account.

Payment for services or purchase of materials must be justified and supported by relevant documents. Moreover, not by acts of the board, nor by notes from the Chairman and not by cash receipt orders without attaching cash receipts, but by official Agreements with contractors and closing Acts to them.

What does the Chairman of the SNT Board do in practice?

Conducting financial and economic activities.

The chairman’s job is not only to develop an estimate and execute within the framework of what was approved. The most difficult thing is to ensure that exactly what has been developed is approved.

It should be borne in mind that the estimate is approved by the majority, and contributions are paid differently. That is, half pay on time, a quarter after three warnings, and another quarter will pay only by court decision. Pay attention at this point when making complaints about the work of the Board.

Considering the above, the most difficult thing in conducting financial and economic activities is that expenses are clearly regulated and limited, and the receipt of contributions in the planned amount is not guaranteed.

In addition to the wishes of the gardeners themselves, the state also has a certain set of requirements for the maintenance of SNT infrastructure facilities.

We are talking about installing gates or barriers, signs and signs at the entrance to SNT, organizing a site for collecting and removing garbage, mowing grass along the perimeter of the partnership and on public lands, the mandatory presence of a fire reservoir on the territory of the partnership with an equipped entrance to it, o land surveying of public lands, well licensing and much more.

Maintaining the Register of Members.

The Chairman of the SNT is obliged to maintain the Register of Members (Article 19.1 66-FZ), which is an information resource of the board and the audit commission. Also, the register of members can be maintained by an authorized member of the board, but in practice, the register is the job of the chairman.

It is being created in order to streamline the recording of information about SNT members and citizens engaged in gardening and horticulture on an individual basis.

According to the information contained in the Register, the number of SNT members and, accordingly, the quorum for holding general meetings are determined.

Working with debtors.

According to statistics, every partnership has abandoned plots, the owners of which are pathological defaulters. And also from 10 to 40% of the total number of gardeners who use their plots are also debtors.

Arrears in contributions form a huge “hole” in the SNT budget, so working with debtors is an important component of the Chairman’s work.