About the Association

About

Overview

Purpose：The association observes national laws, regulations and policies, follows social ethics, serves government, the industry and member organizations, safeguards members’ legitimate rights and interests, strengthens industry self-discipline, standardizes business conduct and promotes high-quality industry development.

Ningbo Lighting & Electric Appliances Association is a non-profit industry organization approved and registered by Ningbo civil affairs authorities. Founded in January 2008, the association brings together enterprises and related organizations engaged in lighting research, manufacturing, services and trade. It follows the purpose of serving enterprises, the industry, government and society, and promotes professional, innovative and service-oriented development.

The association now serves more than 250 member companies covering plant lighting, healthy lighting, smart lighting, ultraviolet lighting, architectural design, industrial design, lighting engineering, testing and exhibition services. Among its members are 121 scaled enterprises, 21 Ningbo specialized and sophisticated enterprises, 3 national little giant enterprises and 1 national manufacturing champion. In recent years, the association has been recognized as a national “Four-Good” chamber of commerce, a Ningbo “Five-Have Five-Good” chamber of commerce and an advanced chamber of commerce.

Honors

AAAA social organization recognized by Ningbo Civil Affairs BureauNational “Four-Good” Chamber of CommerceNingbo “Five-Have Five-Good” Chamber of CommerceAdvanced Chamber of CommerceMember of China Association of Lighting Industry

Charter of Ningbo Lighting & Electric Appliances Association

This charter was adopted by the members assembly on July 26, 2024. This charter takes effect after approval by the registration authority.

Chapter I General Provisions

Article 1: The name of the association is Ningbo Lighting & Electric Appliances Association, abbreviated as NBLEAA.

Article 2: The association is a local, industry-based and non-profit social organization voluntarily formed by enterprises, institutions and related professionals engaged in lighting appliance production, operation, research and education in Ningbo.

Article 3: The association observes the Constitution, laws, regulations and national policies, practices socialist core values, serves members and the industry, safeguards legitimate rights and interests, improves professional capability and competitiveness, and promotes the healthy and sustainable development of Ningbo lighting industries.

Article 4: The association upholds the overall leadership of the Communist Party of China, establishes Party organizations and carries out Party activities in accordance with the Party Constitution, and provides necessary conditions for those activities.

Article 5: The registration authority is Ningbo Civil Affairs Bureau. The industry authority is Ningbo Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology. The Party-building authority is the Zhonghe Subdistrict Working Committee of Yinzhou District, Ningbo.

Article 6: The association is located in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.

Chapter II Scope of Business

Article 7: The association publicizes and implements national policies for the lighting appliance industry, assists government departments with industry management and services, organizes industry planning, studies market development, technology progress, quality standards and brand building, and provides references for public decision-making.

The association builds information and communication channels, promotes cooperation with domestic and overseas organizations and enterprises, strengthens self-discipline and integrity, formulates industry rules where appropriate, maintains fair competition, and assists with quality supervision, technical appraisal and application of new technologies.

The association organizes exhibitions, training, study tours, industry evaluation, academic exchanges and market expansion activities, supports members in participating in domestic and overseas trade events, and undertakes relevant functions or tasks entrusted by government departments.

Chapter III Members

Article 8: The association is composed of organization members.

Article 9: Applicants shall be legal entities or related institutions engaged in lighting appliance production, operation, teaching, research, testing or related social organizations, shall recognize this charter, and shall be willing to join the association.

Article 10: Membership procedures include submitting an application, review and approval by the council, and issuance of the relevant membership certificate.

Article 11: Members have the rights to elect, be elected and vote, to participate in association activities, to obtain services, to make suggestions and criticisms, to supervise association work, and to join or withdraw voluntarily.

Article 12: Members shall observe the charter, implement resolutions, safeguard the association, participate in activities, complete entrusted work, provide information and statistics, and pay membership fees on time.

Article 13: A member withdrawing from the association shall notify the association in writing and return the relevant certificate.

Article 14: A member that seriously violates laws, regulations or this charter may be removed after council approval.

Chapter IV Organization and Officers

Article 15: The members assembly is the highest authority of the association. It formulates and amends the charter and membership fee standards, elects and removes directors, decides major issues, reviews work and financial reports, and decides termination and other major matters.

Article 16: A members assembly shall be attended by more than two-thirds of members, and its resolutions shall be adopted by more than half of the members present.

Article 17: The members assembly serves a five-year term and is held once a year. Early or delayed renewal shall follow statutory review and approval procedures.

Article 18: The council is the executive body of the members assembly and leads daily work when the members assembly is not in session.

Article 19: The council implements resolutions, prepares work plans, elects and removes the president, vice presidents and secretary-general, prepares members assemblies, reviews membership applications, establishes offices and branches, appoints relevant officers, formulates internal systems and decides other major matters.

Articles 20-36: Council meetings, officer qualifications, terms of office, legal representative arrangements, duties of the president and secretary-general, establishment of the board of supervisors, election and duties of supervisors, and duties of the chair of supervisors shall be carried out in accordance with this charter and applicable regulations.

Chapter V Asset Management and Use

Articles 37-44: The association funds come from membership fees, donations, government subsidies, service income within the approved business scope, interest and other lawful income.

Funds shall be used for the business scope and development of the association and shall not be distributed among members. The association establishes a strict financial management system, accepts supervision, protects assets from misappropriation, and strengthens integrity education for officers, staff and members.

Chapter VI Amendment of the Charter

Articles 45-46: Amendments to this charter shall be approved by the council and submitted to the members assembly for review. After adoption, the amended charter shall be submitted to the relevant authorities for review and registration in accordance with regulations.

Chapter VII Termination and Disposal of Assets

Articles 47-51: If the association completes its purpose, dissolves voluntarily, or must terminate due to division, merger or other reasons, the council shall propose termination. After approval and liquidation, remaining assets shall be used for undertakings related to the association purpose under supervision of the relevant authorities.

Chapter VIII Party Organization Building

Articles 52-58: The association establishes Party organizations in accordance with the Party Constitution where approved, supports Party-building work, provides necessary venues, personnel and funding, and supports Party organizations in participating in important decision-making and activities of the association according to regulations.

Chapter IX Supplementary Provisions

Articles 59-61: This charter was adopted by the members assembly on July 26, 2024. The council is responsible for its interpretation, and the charter takes effect after approval by the registration authority.

Logo

The logo is built around light-led growth, industrial collaboration and local roots. It combines the industry symbol, the Ningbo initial and the idea of green development to express the association’s professional focus and its commitment to upgrading Ningbo lighting industries.

I. Concept

Main Symbol：The bulb shape directly reflects the lighting appliance industry and communicates brightness, innovation and technology.

Regional Identity：The letter “n” inside the bulb represents Ningbo and reinforces the association’s local roots and wider industry reach.

Color Meaning：Green symbolizes environmental protection, sustainability and vitality, aligning with the industry’s transition toward efficient, smart and low-carbon lighting.

Structural Meaning：The three horizontal lines at the base echo a lamp holder and symbolize the association’s role in connecting resources, government and enterprises.

II. Design Positioning

Visual Effect：The mark is simple, recognizable and easy to use across publications, websites, meetings and event materials.

Message：It clearly combines Ningbo’s regional identity with the lighting appliance industry, helping audiences quickly understand the association.

Style：The modern and concise style matches the technology attributes of the lighting industry and conveys a practical, professional and open service image.

Structure

Highest Authority

Members Assembly

Executive Body

Council

Supervisory Body

Board of Supervisors

Decision Core

President and Vice Presidents

Standing Office

Secretariat

Branches

Lighting Design and Engineering Professional Committee
Foreign Trade Professional Committee

Membership Fees

To regulate the collection, use and management of membership fees and to support the normal operation of the association, the membership fee standards are formulated in accordance with relevant national requirements and the actual conditions of the association.

1. Membership Fee Standards

Membership Type	Fee Standard
President Unit	RMB 50,000 / year
Vice President Unit (including Supervisor Chair)	RMB 20,000 / year
Council Unit (including Supervisor)	RMB 5,000 / year
Member Unit	RMB 2,000 / year

2. Payment Time and Method

Membership fees are paid annually based on the joining date. For example, if the fee is paid on June 30, 2024, the current membership year ends on May 29, 2025, and subsequent periods follow the same rule.

3. Remittance Information

Account Name：宁波市照明电器行业协会
Account：3901110809000008231
Bank Line No.：102332011080
Bank Branch：中国工商银行股份有限公司宁波马园支行
Contact：王君开 Phone：13216838685 Website：www.nbzmxh.com

Note：Please also provide the business license, a copy of the legal representative’s ID card and a company profile.

Join

1. Membership Scope

Enterprises, institutions, colleges, research units, testing organizations and related local associations or chambers of commerce engaged in lighting appliance production, operation or related services may apply for membership after accepting the charter and paying the membership fee.

2. Application Process

Submit a voluntary application and complete the membership application form. Applicants should provide a company profile, business scope, main products and contact information such as phone, address, contact person and email, together with a copy of the business license.
After review and approval, the association issues the membership plaque and completes the relevant membership procedures.

Member Rights

The right to elect, be elected and vote.
The right to participate in voting on membership fee standards through the members assembly.
The right to make suggestions, criticisms and supervision regarding association work.
Priority or preferential access to association activities and publications.
The right to request support and services for production and operation.
The right to request protection of legitimate rights and interests.
The freedom to withdraw from membership.

Member Duties

Observe the charter and implement resolutions.
Safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the association.
Actively participate in association activities and complete entrusted work.
Provide statistics, information and feedback to the association.
Pay membership fees on time.

3. Membership Fees

President UnitUnit	RMB 50,000 / year
Vice President Unit (including Supervisor Chair)Unit	RMB 20,000 / year
Council Unit (including Supervisor)Unit	RMB 5,000 / year
Member UnitUnit	RMB 2,000 / year

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FAQ

What type of organization is NBLEAA?

Ningbo Lighting & Electric Appliances Association is a local, industry-based and non-profit organization founded in January 2008 by lighting-related enterprises, institutions, universities, research bodies and testing organizations in Ningbo.

What are the basic membership requirements?

Applicants should be engaged in lighting production, operation, education, research, testing or related services, accept the association charter, fulfill member duties and pay fees according to membership level.

How are membership fees structured?

President units pay RMB 50,000 per year, vice president units including the supervisor chair pay RMB 20,000 per year, council units including supervisors pay RMB 5,000 per year, and general member units pay RMB 2,000 per year.