Transparency
Acento, Acción Local A. C. is a civil organization formally constituted under Mexican law, in full exercise of the rights and freedoms granted by the Mexican constitution, and various international treaties. Its operation adheres to the highest standards of institutional, legal and collective accountability.
I. Governing Bodies
Assembly of Associates
In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation (and the terms of the Civil Code), has the power to decide upon the organization’s own existence (change its aims and social purpose, widen its mandate or terminate its existence, etc.). The Assembly may appoint and dismiss the Board of Directors, Working Groups, Executive Management and legal representation.
The Assembly must review and approve the organization’s accounts annually and meet twice a year to monitor its general lines of work.
II. Executive Team
Executive Management
The Executive Management team is appointed by the Assembly of Associates and is responsible for reporting the extent to which Acento meets its objectives, as well as financial management, collaboration and evaluation.
Legal Representation
In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, the powers of representation of the organization, in addition to those corresponding to the Chair of the Assembly of Associates, shall be delegated to Executive Management.
III. Organigram
IV. Finance
Income
Source: The McArthur Foundation
Amount: 10,000,000 USD
Term: 5 years (2020 -2024)
Description of Grant: The purpose of this funding is to contribute to strengthening the actions of organized civil society in issues of human rights and social justice, using multiple strategies for access to diverse resources. With a special focus on organizations working in and from the local field, that have historically been systematically marginalized from access to resources.
Source: Ford Foundation
Amount: 200,000 USD
Term: 2021
Description of Grant: To strengthen Acento, Acción Local, A.C.’s internal capacity for fundraising and communication.
Donations/Support
V. Annual Reports
Work Reports
Pending
Audited Reports
Pending
Evaluations
Pending
VI. Internal Regulation
Calls for Proposals
Pending
Management of Conflicts of Interest
Statement of Principles (or similar)
Pending
VII. Regulatory Framework
General obligations for Civil Organizations
- To be legally registered
- To have a legally-founded corporate purpose
- To evaluate objectives and be held accountable
Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Resources of Illicit Origin
- To notify of income above threshold
- To maintain relevant records
- To cooperate with the authorities
- Fees to be charged (as appropriate)
- To be declared to the tax authority
- Charges to be retained and paid (as appropriate)
To be declared to the authorities (as appropriate)
- Charges to be retained and paid (as appropriate)
Federal Tax Code
- Tax-Payer Obligations
- Dates information must be submitted
- Payment Deadlines
- Tax-Payer Obligations
- Dates information must be submitted
- Payment Deadlines
- Obligations for Members
- Payment of Contributions
- Security Obligations
- Payment of Benefits
- To be legally registered
- To have a legally-founded corporate purpose
- To evaluate objectives and be held accountable
Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Resources of Illicit Origin
- To notify of income above threshold
- To maintain relevant records
- To cooperate with the authorities
- Fees to be charged (as appropriate)
- To be declared to the tax authority
- Charges to be retained and paid (as appropriate)
To be declared to the authorities (as appropriate)
- Charges to be retained and paid (as appropriate)
Federal Tax Code
- Tax-Payer Obligations
- Dates information must be submitted
- Payment Deadlines
- Tax-Payer Obligations
- Dates information must be submitted
- Payment Deadlines
- Obligations for Members
- Payment of Contributions
- Security Obligations
- Payment of Benefits
General obligations for Civil Organizations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Freedom of Association
- The Right to Participate in Public Affairs
- Freedom of Expression
- Access to Information
American Convention on Human Rights
- Freedom of Association
- The Right to Participate in Public Affairs
- Freedom of Expression
- Access to Information
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- Freedom of Association
- The Right to Participate in Public Affairs
- Freedom of Expression
- Access to Information
Political Constitution of the Republic of Mexican States
- Freedom of Association
- The Right to Participate in Public Affairs
- The Right to Constitute Not-For-Profit Organizations
Federal Law for the Promotion of Activities Carried Out by Civil Society Organizations