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Proposed Amendments To The PSM By-Laws FY 2014-2015

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PSM FY 2014-2015
Proposed Amendments:

A.) Article IV, Section 4

From:…To be transferred back to the list of active members, he/she should attend one (1) Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting and pay a fine of P100.00 for every year of inactivity.
To:…To be reinstated as active member, he/she should attend one (1) Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting and pay a fine for every year of inactivity as determined by the Board of Directors.

B.) Article V, Section 7

 From:The Board shall hold at least six regular meetings a year at a time and place fixed by the Board.  The majority of the Board members shall constitute a quorum.
 To:The Board shall hold monthly regular meetings as determined by the Board.  The majority of the Board members shall constitute a quorum.

C.) Article VI, Section 5

 From:Treasurer
Receives the Society’s moneys, donations, grants, gifts, and bequests.Deposits the Society’s money in bank(s) duly authorized by the Board of Directors.Disburses the funds of the Society upon approval of either the President or Vice-President. However, the Treasurer may disburse funds without prior approval of the above on routine expenses, not exceeding P500.00.Keeps an account of all assets, credits, disbursements and finances of the Society.Prepares financial statements periodically as determined by the Board of Directors or as requested by the Auditor.
 To:Treasurer
Receives the Society’s moneys, donations, grants, gifts, and bequests.Deposits the Society’s money in bank(s) duly authorized by the Board of Directors.Disburses the funds of the Society upon approval of either the President or Vice President. However, the Treasurer may disburse funds without prior approval of the above on routine expenses, not exceeding the amount as determined by the Board of Directors.Keeps an account of all assets, credits, disbursements and finances of the Society.Prepares financial statements periodically and submits for audit to Internal and External Auditors.

D.) Article XIV, Section 2

 From:Annual dues are receivable from January to May by the Treasurer and/or by an authorized PSM Board member.  Members in arrears for three (3) consecutive years shall be dropped from the rolls of the Society after proper notification.  Members shall be re-instated upon payment of unpaid dues and attendance of at least one PSM meeting as stipulated in Article IV, Section 4.
 To:Annual dues are receivable anytime within the fiscal year by the Treasurer and/or by an authorized PSM Board member.  Members in arrears for three (3) consecutive years shall be dropped from the rolls of the Society after proper notification.  Members shall be reinstated upon payment of unpaid dues and attendance to at least one (1) Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting as stipulated in Article IV, Section 4.

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E.) Article X PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF MICROBIOLOGY

Section 1. There should be an academic and accrediting arm of the Society to be called the Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM).

Section 2. Its objectives as the accrediting arm are to complement/supplement the activities of the PSM as follows:

  • To develop and maintain a high standard of practice in the field of microbiology.
  • To formulate rules, regulations and guidelines relative to accreditation, certification and membership to the PAM.
  • To accredit, certify and classify life members of the Society according to the defined standards and qualification requirements which may include written and/or oral examination.

Section 3. Membership to PAM is open only to life members of the PSM.  However, acceptance will depend upon the recommendation Accreditation Board.  All conferred Diplomates and Fellows will automatically become members of the PAM.  Registered and Specialist Microbiologists are candidates for membership and shall be classified as members upon elevation to Diplomate.

A PAM member (Diplomate or Fellow) must have attended at least three of five consecutive annual meetings to be in good standing.  Attendance to two quarterly meetings shall be equivalent to one annual meeting.  A PAM member who fails to meet the requirements for a member to be in good standing shall be recommended for suspension.

Membership of a PAM Diplomate or Fellow under suspension may be revalidated after completion of the following:

  1. submission of an application (including a written request indicating the reason(s) for inactivity ten request indicating the reason(s) for inactivity and payment of an application fee Php 1,000.00.  The only excusable absence will be being abroad or sick.  Letter of excuse for absence must be submitted not later than one month after the meeting.
  2. nomination letter from a PAM member in good standing, and
  3. attendance in three of the five PAM annual meetings after suspension. Attendance in two quarterly meetings will be counted as attendance to one annual meeting.  Revalidation of membership may only be allowed once.  Second suspension (inactivity for 5 years) would mean permanent disqualification from the Academy.

Section 4. The PAM chair is required to submit a written report of its activities and audited financial statement every year prior to the PSM Annual Convention.

Section 5. The Council of Regents shall run the PAM.  It shall be composed of the Chair, the Vice Chair, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Press Relations Officer/Business Manager, the Auditor and five (5) members of the Accreditation Board.

The members of the Council of Regents, including the 5 members of the Accreditation Board, shall be elected by mass members of the PAM for a term of three (3) years on staggered basis so that each year new members of the Council shall be elected to replace the one with expired term.

Section 6. The Council of Regents shall appoint five (5) members to constitute the Board of Examiners.

In the event of a resignation or physical incapacity of any member, a new examiner/accreditation member shall be appointed.

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ARTICLE X – THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF MICROBIOLOGY

Section 1. There should be an academic and accrediting arm of the Society to be called thePhilippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM)

Section 2.  Its objectives as the accrediting arm is to complement/supplement the activitiesof the PSM as follows:

  1. To develop and maintain a high standard of practice in the field of microbiology.
  2. To accredit, certify and classify life members of the Society according to thedefined standards and qualification requirements which may include writtenand/or oral Examination.
  3. To formulate rules, regulations and guidelines relative to accreditation,certification and membership to the PAM.

Section 3.  Membership to the PAM is open only to life members of the PSM. However,acceptance will depend upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Board.

Section 4. The PAM Chair is required to submit a written report of its activities and auditedfinancial statement every year prior to the PSM Annual Convention.

Section 5. A Council of Regents shall run the PAM. It shall be composed of six members – theChair, the Vice-Chair, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the PRO, and the Auditor.The regularly-elected members of the council shall hold office for a term of three (3) years on a staggered basis so that each year only one new member shall be elected to replace the one with the expired term.

Section 6. An Accreditation Board shall be elected from among the members of the PAM for purposes of accreditation. Membership in the Board shall be at a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) as may be deemed necessary. The Board shall evaluate accreditation and membership applicants to the PAM and recommend to the Council of Regents their eligibility for accreditation examination/elevation and acceptance as members.

Members of the Accreditation Board shall be appointed initially by the PAM Chair for 3, 4 and 5 years. Thereafter, each new member shall be elected for a term for three (3) years on a staggered basis so that each year a new member is elected to replace the one with the expired term. The PAM Chair shall appoint from among the members of the Accreditation Board, a Chair and a Secretary who shall each serve for one (1) year.

In the event of a resignation or physical incapacity of any member, a replacement shall be appointed if the vacancy occur prior to the PAM Annual Meeting.

 

 


F.) Article XII, Section 1

From:There shall be a general meeting of the Society for the presentation of scientific papers, exhibits, etc. and for the transaction of business at least once a year.  This shall be known as the Annual Convention.
To:There shall be a general meeting of the Society for the presentation of scientific papers, exhibits, etc. and for the transaction of business at least once a year. This shall be known as the Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting. The Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress shall be held concurrently with the Annual Convention every five years.