Who makesdecisions

The association's highest governing body. Permanent members participate; honorary members have an advisory vote.

The General Meeting approves the Charter and priorities, elects the Board and Executive Director, forms the Supervisory Board and Expert Council, admits permanent and honorary members, and sets contribution amounts and payment procedures.

The collective executive body admits associate members, manages property, considers Council recommendations and approves official partner status.

The Chair of the Board receives applications to join or leave, maintains the membership register and issues membership cards.

The sole executive body manages day-to-day activities and acts for the association without a power of attorney. Transactions exceeding RUB 5 million require Board approval.

Inga YapparovaBoard member and Executive Director of the associationAdviser to Moscow's Business Ombudsman

An advisory and coordination body. Develops strategic recommendations and performance indicators and helps build relations with public authorities and business and professional communities. Its decisions are advisory. Members serve on a voluntary basis.

Tatiana SizovaChair of the Supervisory BoardBusiness Ombudsman for Moscow. Her association role is voluntary and separate from the work of the Ombudsman's Office.

A standing advisory body that monitors legislative initiatives, prepares expert opinions, analyses risks and systemic problems and contributes to education projects. Members serve voluntarily. Recommendations become binding following a decision by the relevant governing body.

Vera EmelyanovaChair of the Expert Council

Proposing a topic does not confer Council membership. The General Meeting approves its composition.

External representative roles: representing the association, promoting programmes and developing connections with businesses, public authorities and community institutions. Appointed by the General Meeting. They are not governing bodies under the Charter.