| ARTICLE
III -- MEMBERSHIP
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| Section
1. |
Classification of Members
| 1.1 |
Founding member |
| 1.2 |
Associate |
| 1.3 |
Fellow |
| 1.4 |
Honorary Fellow |
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| Section
2. |
Admission of Members
| 2.1 |
Founding member
| 2.1.1 |
Ophthalmologist from the
Asia-Pacific Region who has participated
in the founding of the Society on November
26-29, 2000 and has paid the required
dues and other assessments. |
| 2.1.2 |
Ophthalmologist from the region who
has expressed in writing, e-mail, or
fax message his/her desire to be a founding
member and has paid the required dues
on or before November 26, 2000. |
| 2.1.3 |
Founding member who has qualified
as Associate or Fellow shall be declassified
and listed as such. |
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| 2.2 |
Associate
| 2.2.1 |
Any Asia-Pacific Ophthalmic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based
on qualifications recommended by his/her
national or territorial Ophthalmic Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery Society.
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| 2.2.2 |
Asia-Pacific Ophthalmic Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons who do not belong
to a national/territorial ophthalmic
plastic and reconstructive surgery society
either because there is no such society
or has not been admitted if there is
one, should present to the Executive
Council the following documents for
evaluation and approval of the application.
| 2.2.2.1 |
License in the medical
practice; |
| 2.2.2.2 |
Completion of a residency in
Ophthalmology. |
| 2.2.2.3 |
Completion of special training
in Oculoplasty from a recognized
institution. |
| 2.2.2.4 |
Recommendation of two (2) Ophthalmic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
who are members of the Asia-Pacific
Society of Ophthalmic Surgery
preferably from the country or
territory where applicant comes
from. |
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| 2.2.3 |
Any ophthalmologist who has demonstrated
significant experience and teaching
in the practice of Oculoplasty for at
least three (3) years. |
| 2.2.4 |
Should have paid the regular dues
and other assessments. |
| 2.2.5 |
Any Founding Member who satisfies
the above criteria shall be classified
as associate. |
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| 2.3 |
Fellow
| 2.3.1 |
Must be an “Associate”
of the Society for at least three (3)
years. |
| 2.3.2 |
Must have written and published in
a reputable medical journal at least
two (2) scientific papers on Oculoplasty.
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| 2.3.3 |
Member of the Executive Council shall
automatically be classified as Fellow. |
| 2.3.4 |
The Executive Council shall evaluate
and confer any regular member whose
qualifications have been evaluated and
has been recommended by the governing
body. |
| 2.3.5 |
Should have paid the regular dues
and other assessments. |
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| 2.4 |
Honorary Fellow
| 2.4.1 |
The executive council
can recommend any deserving Ophthalmic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who
has contributed significantly to the
advancement of the specialty to be Honorary
Fellow |
| 2.4.2 |
Honorary Fellow shall be appointed
by the Executive Council and/or |
| 2.4.3 |
He/She may be requested to assist
in the preparation of the program, invitation
of speakers and participants in scheduled
meetings and workshops as well as to
provide some facility for the success
of the project. |
| 2.4.4 |
Honorary Fellow shall not be required
to pay biennial dues but may be assessed
for activities related to the Society. |
| 2.4.5 |
Honorary Fellow shall not have the
right to vote or hold elective positions. |
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| Section 3. |
Asia-Pacific Countries and Territories
of members
| 3.1 |
The countries and territories
included are the following: |
| 3.2 |
Other Asia Pacific Countries or territories
may be included in the list upon the recommendation
of the executive council without the necessity
of amending this Constitution and By-Laws. |
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| Section 4. |
Membership in good standing.
| 4.1 |
Up-to-date in payment of dues,
fees, and other financial obligations. |
| 4.2 |
Attendance in meetings, congresses, and
workshops of the organization at least once
in four (4) years. |
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| Section 5. |
Termination of Membership
| 5.1 |
Expulsion
| 5.1.1 |
Non-Payment of dues of
four (4) consecutive years. |
| 5.1.2 |
Commitment and/or engagement in unethical
acts and practices inimical to the Society
after a written complaint has been received
by the Executive Council. |
| 5.1.3 |
The Executive Council shall decide
on the merits of the above basis for
expulsion. |
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| 5.2 |
Resignation in writing addressed to the
Executive Council |
| 5.3 |
Incapacity or death. |
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| Section 6. |
Reinstatement
| 6.1 |
Terminated members other than
because of death can reapply for reinstatement
in writing. The Executive Council will decide
on the merits of the application. |
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