{"id":40,"date":"2015-05-22T13:19:16","date_gmt":"2015-05-22T13:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jdosmp.org\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2025-09-01T10:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T05:17:38","slug":"constitution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/constitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Constitution &#038; Bye-laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONSTITUTION AND BYE &#8211; LAWS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<h2><a id=\"IndexConst\"><\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">CONSTITUTION<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt1\">Article I \u2013 Name<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt2\">Article II \u2013 Object<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt3\">Article III \u2013 Membership<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt3A\">Regular Life Member<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt3B\">PG Member<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt3C\">Associate Member<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt3D\">Honorary Member<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt3E\">Visitors<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#HLM\">Honorary Life Member<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt4\">Article IV &#8211; Commencement of Membership<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt5\">Article V \u2013 Cessation of Membership<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt6\">Article VI \u2013 Rights of Members<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt7\">Article VII \u2013 General Body<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt8\">Article VIII \u2013 Committees<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt8A\">Executive Committee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt8B\">Functions of the Executive Committee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#SCICOMMITTEE\">Scientific Committee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ITCOMMITTEE\">IT &#038; Website Committee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt9\">Article IX \u2013 Functions of President &amp; Vice President<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt10\">Article X \u2013 Functions of Secretary &amp; Joint Secretary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt11\">Article XI \u2013 Treasurer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt12\">Article XII \u2013 Finance<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ConstArt13\">Article XIII \u2013 Dissolution of the Society<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td valign=\"top\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a id=\"Byelaws\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">BYE-LAWS<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ByeArt1\">Article I \u2013 Object<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ByeArt2\">Article II \u2013 Subscription<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ByeArt3\">Article III \u2013 Committees<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ByeArt4\">Article IV \u2013 Finance<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ByeArt5\">Article V \u2013 Meeting &amp; Conference<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ByeArt6\">Article VI \u2013 Divisional Societies<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ByeArt7\">Article VII \u2013 Bye-laws<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#ByeArt8\">Article VIII \u2013 Amendment in Constitution and Bye-laws<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONSTITUTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt1\"><\/a>Article I: NAME<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The society shall be called Jabalpur Divisional Ophthalmic Society.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The society shall hold its office at-IMA Building, Wright Town Jabalpur.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt2\"><\/a>Article II: OBJECT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The object of the society will be the cultivation and promotion of the study and practice of ophthalmology and to promote social contacts among the Ophthalmologists of Jabalpur Division:-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Encouraging Scientific research and experiment work on ophthalmic problems.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing facilities for research and training of research work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding scientific discussions and reading papers on Ophthalmology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishing and maintaining reference library &amp; furnishing them with books, reviews, magazines etc. relating to Ophthalmology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bringing the members of the Association, periodically together at meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding properties moveable or immovable that may be necessary for the aforesaid objects to purchase, sell, and rent or mortgage the same for the purpose of the Society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiving annual subscription from members, receiving donations from members as well as non-members hold the fund in trust for the advancement of science of Ophthalmology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-operating with other associations of doctors Medical Profession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making rules for the society when necessary, inter alia relating to the discipline and professional conduct of members of the Society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking such steps as may be necessary or <span style=\"color: #000000;\">conductive<\/span> to the objective of the Society.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt3\"><\/a>Article III: MEMBERSHIP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The membership of the society shall be of following:-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt3A\"><\/a>A. Regular Life Member:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Medical practitioners possessing of M.B.B.S. Degree and a Post &#8211; Graduate qualification in Ophthalmology recognized by Medical Council of India shall be eligible for member ship of the society as regular member after the payment of a fixed fee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt3B\"><\/a>B. PG Member:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On application the society may accept PG Members who are studying to complete post-graduation in the field of ophthalmology from a recognized medical college. A fixed fee shall be applicable for this membership on an annual basis. On completion of post-graduation this membership may be converted to Regular Life Member after payment of applicable fees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt3C\"><\/a>C. Associate Member:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On application the society may elect associate members from the following categories for a term of one year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Medical practitioners holding allopathic qualifications under schedule I &amp; II of Medical Council of INDIA.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Non-Medical Scientists interested in ophthalmic science.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All post graduate students of Ophthalmology.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This membership can be renewed every year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt3D\"><\/a>D. Honorary Member:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Any person who has rendered outstanding service to Ophthalmology in general and Indian Ophthalmology in particular may be elected as a Honorary member, provided his name is unanimously recommended by the Executive Committee and passed by a 2\/3rd majority at a meeting of the general body. He shall be entitled to participate in all the activities of the society but shall not be entitled to vote at the meeting for the office in the Society.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt3E\"><\/a>E. Visitors:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An outstanding member of the medical profession may be invited to attend a meeting of the Society by the president.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"HLM\"><\/a>F. Honorary Life Member<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A Regular Life Member of the Society of 75 years age or above will be eligible to be an Honorary Life Member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt4\"><\/a>Article IV: COMMENCEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Membership of the Society will commence from the date of acceptance of his\/her application. A new member whose application is under consideration may attend and take part in the deliberations of a conference of the society but will not have right to vote till he is ratified by the General Body.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt5\"><\/a>Article V: CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Membership of member form the society will cease:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By the voluntary resignation as from a specified date<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A notice in writing to a member for unprofessional \/ unethical behavior\/ conduct will served so that he can explain the situation to the Executive Committee at a pre- decided time if the Executive Committee decides by a 2\/3rd majority and the same is approved by the General Body. The membership of the member will be discontinued.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt6\"><\/a>Article VI: RIGHTS OF MEMBERS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All regular members in good standing shall be entitled as of right to participate in all activities of the Society including the right to vote and hold office in the society,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All associate members, PG members, honorary members shall be entitled to participate in all activities of the society. They shall not be entitled to vote at the meetings of the Society or hold office in the society.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Visiting members shall be entitled to participate only in the scientific and social activities of the conference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt7\"><\/a>Article VII: GENERAL BODY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Regular and Life members shall constitute the General Body of the Society.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It shall govern the affairs of the society through the elected office bearers and committees (the elected office bearers and various committees shall form the &#8220;general council&#8221;).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The General Body will meet annually.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Quorum: A minimum of 10% of the total members shall form the quorum.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adjourned meeting: In case there is no quorum at the meeting or during the meeting or ordinary general body the meeting shall adjourn for at least 15 minutes &amp; shall meet at the same venue. The adjourned meeting shall not require any quorum.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The special General Body meeting may be called by any of the following for a specific purpose.<\/span>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The President.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On requisition signed by at least 2\/3rd members of the Executive Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On requisition signed by at least 15 regular members of the Society or 1\/5th members of roll whichever is less.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt8\"><\/a>Article VIII: COMMITTEES:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt8A\"><\/a>Executive Committee:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The affairs of the society shall be managed by the Executive Committee elected by the General Body.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The committee will consist of:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>President<\/strong>: To be nominated by a GBM (for a term of two years)<\/span> by way of seniority<br><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Should have held an executive post in the past.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Vice Presiden<\/strong>t: To be elected by a GBM (for a term of two years).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>General Secretary<\/strong>: To be elected by a GBM (for a term of 2 years)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Joint secretary<\/strong>: To be elected by a GBM (for a term of 2 years)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Treasurer<\/strong>: To be elected by a GBM (for a term of 2 years. Tenure of office may be extended by the executive)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chairman Scientific Committee<\/strong>: To be nominated by a GBM (post created in December 2019) (for a term of 2 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Chairman Website &amp; Information Technology<\/strong>: To be nominated by a GBM (post created in 2004 when the first website of JDOS was created) (for a term of 2 years. Tenure of office may be extended by the executive)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Editor Proceedings<\/strong> (head of the Editorial Committee): To be nominated by a GBM (post created in 2025 GBM held on the 31st of Aug 2025)(for a term of 2 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ex-officio Members<\/strong>:<\/span>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One <em>Immediate Past President<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One <em>Past Gen. Secretary<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tenure<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Terms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>President<\/td><td>2 years from the month of commencement<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vice-president<\/td><td>2 years&nbsp;from the month of commencement<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Secretary<\/td><td>2 years&nbsp;from the month of commencement<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joint Secretary<\/td><td>2 years&nbsp;from the month of commencement<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Treasurer<\/td><td>2 years&nbsp;from the month of commencement<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chairman Scientific Committee<\/td><td>2 years from the month of commencement<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chairman Website &amp; Information Technology<\/td><td>2 years&nbsp;from the month of commencement<\/td><td>at the discretion of the General Body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Editor Proceedings<\/td><td>2 years from the month of commencement<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*Scientific committee was constituted by way of a resolution passed by the general body in December 2019<br>**Editor Proceedings and the Editorial Committee was constituted by way of a resolution passed by the general body in August 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SCICOMMITTEE\">Scientific Committee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Scientific Committee shall be headed by the Chairman Scientific Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chairman will nominate up to 4 eligible members from the Regular Life Members to assist in the matters of the Scientific Committee. (the number of members was increased from 2 to &#8220;up to 4&#8221; by a GBM held on the 31st of Aug 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The President and the General Secretary shall be ex-officio members of the Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ITCOMMITTEE\">IT &amp; Website Committee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The IT &amp; Website Committee shall be headed by the Chairman IT Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chairman will nominate 2 eligible members from Regular Life Members to assist in the matters of the IT committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The President and the General Secretary shall be ex-officio members of the Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editorial Committee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Editorial Committee shall be headed by the Editor Proceedings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Editor Proceedings shall nominate up to 4 eligible members from the Regular Life Members to assist in the matters of the Editorial Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The President and the General Secretary shall be ex-officio members of the Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt9\"><\/a>Article IX: FUNCTIONS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The President will act on behalf of the Society and represent the society during his tenure. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The President shall regulate the proceedings of the society and the Executive Committee. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The President shall uphold the constitution and enforce the rules and regulations of the society and meeting of the General Body and the Executive Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the absence of President the Vice President shall take all responsibilities of the President.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt10\"><\/a>Article X: FUNCTIONS OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY \/ JOINT SECRETARY:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The General Secretary shall manage all correspondence and shall keep the minutes of the society and committee meetings which will be read and confirmed at the following meetings respectively. He shall have charge of the office &amp; keep register of all papers communicated to him. He shall be responsible to the Society for carrying out the resolutions of the Society. All records shall be open to inspection by any member of Executive Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The property of the Society shall be under care &amp; control of General Secretary on the name of the Society.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The General Secretary shall perform the usual functions of his office and shall be responsible to the society for carrying out the resolutions of the Society.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Joint Secretary shall do all the duties assigned to him by the General Secretary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt11\"><\/a>Article XI: FUNCTIONS OF THE TREASURER:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Treasurer shall receive money due to the Society and shall make all payments in accordance with the rules framed by the Committee and shall keep an accurate account of all such transactions and every receipt given shall be signed by him. He will present a statement regarding the financial position of the Society which will be audited by the certified auditors and present the same at the annual meeting of the General Body for adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt12\"><\/a>Article XII: FINANCE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Scientific Committee Fund.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Principle &amp; Interest from all investments, all fees from members, donations and the money received way of advertisement in Society Journal, will also go in the General Accoun<\/span>t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ConstArt13\"><\/a>Article XIII: DISSOLUTION OF THE SOCIETY:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On dissolution of the Society the balance assets shall not be distributed among members of the Society or any of them but shall be given or transferred to Association or Associations, Institution or Society having similar objectives as determined by the votes of not less than 3\/4th of the members present in the meeting at the time of the dissolution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#IndexConst\">(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BYE- LAWS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ByeArt1\"><\/a>Article I: OBJECT:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Encouraging Ophthalmologists to become member of divisional society.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Byelaws\">(Back to Byelaws Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ByeArt2\"><\/a>Article II: SUBSCRIPTION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. Regular Life Member:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Life membership fee for regular life members will be Rs. 1500\/- only ( Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only ) The subscription fee may be changed on recommendation of the Executive Committee and a approval by a majority of 2\/3rd of members present at a meeting of the General Body.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-437c3604c555b5b03a7bb891142f78bd\">Life membership application has to be duly proposed and seconded by existing life members of the Society (a resolution was passed to this effect during a GBM on the 6th of January 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There shall be no Annual Membership Subscriptions with the exception of PG members as under.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. PG Member:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The PG Member shall pay Rupees 1500 (One thousand five hundred only). PG Membership will be converted to Regular Life Member on completion of post graduation. It is the responsibility of the PG to inform the General Secretary of completion of post graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Byelaws\">(Back to Byelaws Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ByeArt3\"><\/a>Article III: COMMITTEES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Executive Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT &amp; Website Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editorial Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional Committees as deemed fit for specific purposes with tenures as decided by the Executive committee<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ByeArt3A\"><\/a>A. Executive Committee &amp; its functions <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It shall have power to invest and deal with the money of the society and to borrow such sums or money as it may resolve as tending to benefit the society.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Such money and properties of the Society as are not utilized for the objects of the society. May be invested in such manner in such Banks and in such a way as the Executive Committee may at their discretion think proper and the Executive Committee may charge the investments in order to better fulfill the objects of the society.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Executive Committee will need a clear mandate from General Body to purchase, construct or acquire on lease or in exchange or on hire, by gift or otherwise, and real or personal property and any right or any privilege necessary or convenient for the purpose of the society and to improve, develop, manage, sell, mortgage, dispose off, turn to account or otherwise deal with all or any part of the property of the society not vested in the trust.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Executive Committee may constitute sub &#8211; committees as it deems fit for furtherance of the objects of the Society<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Decisions and recommendations of the Executive Committee shall be subject to the approval of the General Body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting of the Executive Committee:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The member of the executive committee shall meet at least once a year preferably last before the holding of the Annual Conference. 1\/3rd of the total number of members shall form a quorum.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The General Secretary shall circulate the agenda for the meeting at least a month before the holding of the Meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The President, when present, shall preside at the meeting of the Executive Committee. In his absence the Vice President shall officiate for him. In the absence of the President &amp; Vice President the meeting may elect its own Chairman, and for the purpose of the meeting. He shall have all the powers of the President.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The President or Chairman in the event of tie will have casting vote.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The voting may be by show of hands or by ballot whichever is thought desirable by the President.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Whenever it is found inconvenient to call a meeting of the Executive Committee and whenever the General Secretary deems it desirable that the opinion of the Executive Committee be obtained they shall do so by post and act in accordance with the views of the majority.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Byelaws\">(Back to Byelaws Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Scientific Committee &amp; its functions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Scientific Committee shall be headed by the Chairman Scientific Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chairman will nominate 2 eligible members from the Regular Life Members to assist in the matters of the Scientific Committee. The term of the members will continue as long as the Chairman Scientific Committee\u2019s term continues. At the end of the term a new pair of members may be selected even in the case of extension of the term of the Chairman Scientific Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The President and the General Secretary shall be Ex-officio members of the Scientific Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Scientific Committee shall have a free hand in framing the scientific program for the members of The Society. The Committee shall feel the pulse of the members and create a scientific program that interests the members of The Society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest speakers may be arranged for scientific program with approval from the Executive Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific meetings may be in the form of e-meetings if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publications \u2013 The Scientific Committee shall publish and distribute scientific newsletters or journals periodically. Sub-committees may be formed by the Chairman Scientific Committee for this purpose. The tenure of the sub-committee shall match the tenure of the Scientific Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b544fdd171266fa89b1e30ab130be2ab\">*Note: The Scientific Committee was constituted by way of a resolution in a general body meeting in December 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. IT &amp; Website Committee and its functions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Committee will be headed by Chairman IT Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chairman shall nominate 2 members from Regular Life Members to assist in the matters of the Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The President and Secretary shall be ex-officio members of the Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The committee shall be responsible for the contents of the Website and for the e-presence of the Jabalpur Divisional Ophthalmic Society (on social media, chat communities, etc.).<a id=\"ByeArt4\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D. Editorial Committee and its functions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Committee shall be headed by The Editor Proceedings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Editor Proceedings shall nominate up to 4 members from the Regular Life Members to assist in the matters of the Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The President and Secretary shall be ex-officio members of the Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Committee shall be responsible for all publications of the Society.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Byelaws\">(Back to Byelaws Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article IV: FINANCE:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Trust Account<\/strong>: It will be in connection with such donations as may be received from time to time deposited with society as trustees for the encouragement and improvement of the Standard of Original papers at the Ophthalmic Conference.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reserve Fund<\/strong>: This will include the various fixed deposits.<\/span>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Life Membership<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fixed Deposit for various awards.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Funds saved after holding M.P. Ophthalmic conference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The interest from the Fixed Deposit will be transferred to the General Account to be utilized for the specific purpose for which the fixed deposit has been made.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Person in charge of the various accounts will submit the audited statement of expenditure to the Treasurer.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Treasurer will than make a complete audited statement of the account to be put to the Executive Committee and then to the General Body each year.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Treasurer will also prepare an annual budget of the Society and place it before the Executive Committee for approval. The budget as approved by the Executive Committee shall be placed before the General Body for final sanction.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The General Secretary may incur expenditure in unforeseen circumstances and not provided it the budget up to Rs. 1000\/- only and another Rs. 1000\/- with the written permission of the President When requires Rs. 1000\/- may be advanced to him\/her for preparation of Conference or for Executive meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Secretary will submit his\/her account to the Treasurer. The Treasurer will be responsible to present it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Byelaws\">(Back to Byelaws Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ByeArt5\"><\/a>Article V: Meeting and Conference:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The General Secretary in collaboration with the Chairman Scientific Committee will arrange to hold monthly scientific meeting in consultation with the Divisional Society President.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-jabalpur-divisional-ophthalmic-society wp-block-embed-jabalpur-divisional-ophthalmic-society\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lA1uLfZvlt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/annual-conference\/\">Annual Conference<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Annual Conference&#8221; &#8212; Jabalpur Divisional Ophthalmic Society\" src=\"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/annual-conference\/embed\/#?secret=B2zUnBY7Oh#?secret=lA1uLfZvlt\" data-secret=\"lA1uLfZvlt\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Byelaws\">(Back to Byelaws Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ByeArt6\"><\/a>Article VI: DIVISIONAL SOCIETIES:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They will be affiliated to the MP. State Ophthalmic Society.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each Affiliated Divisional Society shall pay an annual fee as fixed by state society<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each affiliated Divisional Society must have at least 6 members on its roll who are also members of the M.P. State Ophthalmic Society.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Divisional Society will send names of its representatives in the&nbsp;State&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Executive Committee 2 months before conference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Byelaws\">(Back to Byelaws Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ByeArt7\"><\/a>Article VII: BYE- LAWS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Society under its constitution shall frame bye-laws for smooth functioning of the affairs of the society.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Byelaws\">(Back to Byelaws Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"ByeArt8\"><\/a>Article VIII: AMMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BYE- LAWS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Constitutional Amendment may be made by a special General Body Meeting called for the purpose by the Executive Body Such meeting can be called at interval of 5 years by the Executive Committee or the General Body.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To pass an amendment the constitution 2\/3rd of the members present at the special General Body Meeting must vote in favour Quorum for such Special General Body Meeting shall be same as far any General Body meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AMENDMENT IN BYE-LAWS:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Amendment in bye-laws may be made by duly proposed and seconded motion through members of the society duly signed to be submitted to the General Secretary six weeks before the Annual General Body Meeting. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A simple majority of the General body will be required in the General Body Meeting to decide on the issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Byelaws\">(Back to Byelaws Index)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CONSTITUTION AND BYE &#8211; LAWS CONSTITUTION Article I \u2013 Name Article II \u2013 Object Article III \u2013 Membership Regular Life Member PG Member Associate Member Honorary Member Visitors Honorary Life Member Article IV &#8211; Commencement of Membership Article V \u2013 Cessation of Membership Article VI \u2013 Rights of Members Article VII \u2013 General Body Article [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-40","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":696,"href":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40\/revisions\/696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}