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Constitution of the ISPOR
Local Chapter– A MODEL
Article1: Name
1. The
name of this organization is the International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research
Local Chapter, herein
referred to as ISPOR-C.
Article 2:
Mission
The mission of the ISPOR-C is
to:
1.
Provide an environment where researchers, healthcare practitioners, and
decision-makers interested in pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research can share
knowledge at a country level.
2.
Serve
as a bridge in bringing together country researchers, healthcare practitioners,
and decision-makers interested in pharmacoeconomics and members of the
pharmaceutical industry, health-related organizations, and academia.
3.
Act as
a resource at a local level for individuals interested in pharmacoeconomics and
outcomes research.
4. Provide an opportunity for country-specific chapter members to become more
familiar with the activities of ISPOR as well as participate in its activities.
Article 3:
Affiliation
1. This ISPOR-C maintains
affiliation as a component chapter of the International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).
Article 4:
Membership
1. Active
membership is open to any individual (in the country or province) interested in the
Society and supports the mission of the Society.
2.
At
least three of the officers are ISPOR members.
3.
There
will be an ongoing membership recruitment program to encourage membership into
the Chapter as well as the Society.
Article 5:
Organization
1. The ISPOR-C Executive Committee
should have at least the following officers: President, President-elect,
Secretary/Treasurer. The duties and responsibilities should be as defined in
Article 7.
2. The
active members of ISPOR-C elect the ISPOR-C Executive Committee
officers. Elections are to be held at the same time each year according to the
rules and procedures outlined in Article 8.
3. The ISPOR-C
Executive Committee officers hold their
respective positions for a term of one year, or for the remainder of a term when
filling a vacancy.
Article 6:
Procedures
1. ISPOR-C
is governed by this
constitution.
2.
ISPOR-C is a recognized organization in the
country and complies with local governmental policies.
3. ISPOR-C holds general meetings during the
year. Special executive meetings are held at the discretion of the
executive officers.
4. Any
member or officer of the ISPOR-C may initiate a constitutional amendment.
Procedures for amending this Constitution are outlined in Article 9.
5.
Each ISPOR-C executive officer or member
exercises one vote.
Article 7:
Duties of Officers
Each officer should be
elected for a term of one to two years.
President
The President of ISPOR-CC:
1.
Conducts and presides over all meeting of ISPOR-C.
2.
Represents ISPOR-C when called upon to do so.
3.
Appoints an individual to any office that becomes vacant subject to the ISPOR-C
Executive Committee approval.
4.
The
office of the President is open to any member of ISPOR-C.
5.
Provides a report of activities and financial transaction to the ISPOR Board of
Directors annually.
President-elect
The President-elect of
ISPOR-C:
1. Succeeds to the office of the President upon completion of a one-year term of
President-elect.
2. Conducts and presides over all meetings of ISPOR-C in the absence of the
President.
3. Assists
the President with the responsibilities of ISPOR-C.
4. The
office is open to any member of ISPOR-C.
Secretary/Treasure
The Secretary of ISPOR-C:
1.
Records
the minutes of ISPOR-C meetings. An official copy of the minutes should be
kept in the ISPOR-C records and a copy emailed to:
mdsmith@ispor.org
2. Handles ISPOR-C correspondence as necessary
3. Isresponsible for any financial transactions of ISPOR-C.
4. Keeps
and maintains the ISPOR-C records.
6. Keeps
and makes available to the members of ISPOR-C and the ISPOR Board of Directors a
record of all monies received and spent by ISPOR-C.
7. Reports
the financial status of ISPOR-C at meetings.
8. Assists
the President in the preparation of an annual budget.
9. Oversees
the financial activities of ISPOR-C.
10.
The office is open to any
member of ISPOR-C.
Article 8: Election Procedures
1.
The
active members of ISPOR-C elects the ISPOR-CC executive officers.
2.
The
ISPOR-CC Executive Committee (President, President-elect, and
Secretary/Treasurer) appoints an Election Committee.
3.
The
Election Committee solicits nominations.
4.
Elections are held.
5.
The
new ISPOR-C President informs the ISPOR Board of Directors of the newly
elected officers. The names of the newly elected officers are emailed to: mdsmith@ispor.org.
Article 9:
Amendments
1.
Any
active member or officer of ISPOR-C may propose constitutional amendments.
2.
A
proposed amendment to this or new Constitution should become binding after
receiving a two-thirds majority of the total voting membership of ISPOR-C.
Article 10:
Indemnification
1. ISPOR-C will indemnify ISPOR from
liability for injury or damage, cost or expense resulting from or which arises
out of or in connection with the use by ISPOR-C of the ISPOR name, logo, or
arising from the relationship or affiliation between the parties.
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