NAME
1. This Society shall be known as the “Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists”, hereinafter referred to as the “Society”.
PLACE OF BUSINESS
2. Its place of business shall be at “Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia, Kandang Kerbau Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229899” or such other address as may subsequently be decided upon by the Committee and approved by the Registrar of Societies. The Society shall carry out its activities only in places and premises which have the prior written approval from the relevant authorities, where necessary.
OBJECTS
3. Its objects are:
a) To establish a forum for exchange and interchange of views and for enhancing fellowship fellowship amongst its members.
b) To assist in the establishment of the Paediatric Anaesthesiology in Asia.
c) To promote research and training in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
d) To improve Paediatric Anaesthesia services in Asian countries.
e) To carry out all such activities as would contribute to the promotion of Paediatric Anaesthesiology.
MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION AND RIGHTS
4. Membership consists of three categories:
a) Ordinary membersOrdinary members of the Society shall be individual anaesthesiologists who are practising paediatric anaesthesia in Asia
b) Associate Members:
Associate members of the Society shall be individual anaesthesiologists practising paediatric anaesthesia in countries not included in Asia, or be from related paediatric disciplines such as paediatric surgery, radiology, pathology, oncology and neonatology.
Their privileges and dues shall be the same as those of ordinary members, but they shall not be eligible to vote or be elected for office
c) Honorary Membership:
Unanimous vote of the Executive Board and the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the voting members of the General Assembly may confer the Honorary Membership upon an individual for eminence and outstanding services to paediatric anaesthesiology. Honorary members will not be eligible to vote nor be subject to dues.
MEMBERSHIP
5.1. A candidate wishing to join the Society as Ordinary or Associate membership must complete the application form and send it to the Honorary Secretary together with the curriculum vitae and bibliography.
5.2. The Executive Committee will consider the application for membership. The candidates thus selected will be approved by the General Assembly.
5.3. A copy of the Constitution shall be furnished to every approved member upon payment of the membership fee.
5.4. Termination of membership:
a) Any member who desires to terminate his or her membership may do so by delivering a letter of resignation to the Hon Secretary. The membership fees previously paid will not be refundable in this situation.
b) The Society may terminate the membership for any infraction of rules and/or regulations as determined by the Executive Board and confirmed later by the General Assembly.
c) The membership will be for the life of the member, until otherwise terminated.
MEMBERSHIP FEES AND OTHER DUES
6.1. The membership fees may be changed from time to time as determined by the Executive Board and approved by the General Assembly.
6.2. The membership will be for life of the member.
6.3. Any additional fund required for special purposes may only be raised from members with the consent of the general meeting of the members.