I. General Provisions
ARTICLE 1. Name
The name of this Association is The Advanced Vascular and Endovascular Connect – AVEC (in the text below referred to as the Association).
ARTICLE 2. Office
The Association seat is where the President resides.
II. Objectives and Works
ARTICLE 3. Objectives
The objectives of the Association shall be to stimulate the development of the study of vascular surgery and to be a strong connection for its members in all areas of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.
ARTICLE 4. Works
In the realization of its objectives, the Association particularly will:
1) Organize the international scientific congresses and conferences as well as regional symposia within the field of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.
2) Exchange and share the knowledge of the vascular diseases.
3) Cooperate with related and other associations, societies, organizations, and institutions.
4) Bring out publications from scientific meetings and help publication of other scholarly works.
5) Promote the relationship of its members and advocate for its members in all areas of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.
6) Enhance the further development of knowledge of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.
III. Membership
ARTICLE 5. Categories and Eligibility
Membership in the Association shall consist of individuals who show an active interest in the field of vascular disease. There shall be three (3) categories of membership: Active, Associate, and Affiliate.
1) Active Membership: Active members must have demonstrated knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and management of vascular disorders and be approved by the Executive Board. To remain the Active Membership, all members must be current on their dues payment and must abide by the rules and regulations set forth in these Bylaws.
2) Associate Membership: Associate members must have agreed on the Association’s objectives and be approved by the Executive Board.
3) Affiliate Membership: Affiliate members must have agreed on the Association’s objectives and be approved by the Executive Board as an individuals, foundations, or industries.
ARTICLE 6. Privileges of Active Membership
Active Members shall have such rights and obligations as may be approved by the Executive Board, including voting and serving on committees.
ARTICLE 7. Exclusion of Membership
The Executive Board may exclude members who have violated the STATUTE of the Association.
IV. Organization and Executives
ARTICLE 8. Organizational Composition
This society has the following organization
1) a general meeting
2) a board of directors
3) a program committee
4) a publication committee
5) an audit committee
ARTICLE 9. Type and convocation of general meetings
The general meeting shall be convened once a year by the president. When there is a request of at least 1/5 of the regular members, the chairman shall convene an extraordinary general meeting.
ARTICLE 10. Establishment and Resolution of General Meeting
If the general meeting is established as the number of participants, the chairman becomes the chairperson. Matters to be resolved shall be resolved with the approval of a majority of the participants, and the chairman shall not participate in the vote, but shall have the right to decide in the case of an equal number of votes.
ARTICLE 11. Matters to be resolved at the general meeting
The General Assembly shall vote on the following matters.
1) Matters concerning the election and impeachment of executives
2) Matters concerning the change of rules and dissolution of the association
3) Matters concerning approval of budget and settlement of accounts
ARTICLE 12. Composition of Board of Directors
The board of directors shall consist of the chairman, program committee director, and publication committee director.
ARTICLE 13. Authority of the Board of Directors
The board deliberates and decides on the overall operation of the society.
ARTICLE 14. Composition of Audit Committee
One auditor shall be appointed by the approval of the general meeting with the recommendation of the board of directors.
ARTICLE 15. Authority of Audit Committee
The auditor conducts an audit of financial and business execution and reports the results once a year
ARTICLE 16. Composition of Officers
The following executives and auditors shall be established at the plenary session.
1) One chairman
2) One board of director
3) About five program directors
4) About five publication directors
5) One auditor
ARTICLE 17. Duties of Officers
The board's executives and auditors perform the following duties.
1) The Chairman shall preside over the duties assigned on behalf of the plenary session.
2) The chairperson shall be in charge of the general affairs and the affairs of the board of directors, and the matters determined by the general meeting and the board of directors.
3) The program director is in charge of matters related to academic events.
4) The publication director shall be in charge of matters concerning the publication of academic papers and academic books.
5) The auditor shall audit the affairs and finances of the plenary session.
ARTICLE 18. Term of Office of Officers
The term of office of an executive officer shall be as follows. However, the term of office at the time of by-elections shall be the remaining period of the predecessor.
1) Chairman: Two years, and can be re-elected.
2) Board of director: Two years, and can be re-elected.
3) Program Director: Two years, and can be reappointed.
4) Publication Director: Two years, and can be re-elected.
5) Auditor Two years, and can be re-elected.
V. Finances
ARTICLE 19. Revenues
The revenues of the Association are an application fee for the membership, annual dues of the members, exhibition cost, and other incomes.
ARTICLE 20. Term of Auditing
The term of Auditing is from January 1st to December 31th every years.
ARTICLE 21. Auditing
All revenues and auditing shall be reported at the General Assembly.
VI. Final Provisions
ARTICLE 22. English Name
The English name of this Association is The Advanced Vascular and Endovascular Connect (AVEC).
ARTICLE 23. Application
This Statute will be applied since January 11th, 2016 after approval of the General Assembly.