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Korean Society of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Constitution

Draft: March 1, 2010
First amendment: November 7, 2019
Second amendment: March 26, 2022
Third amendment: September 13, 2022

Korean Society of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Constitution

Article 1 (Name) The name of this society shall be the Korean Society of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (hereinafter, referred to as ‘the Society’).

Article 2 (Purpose) The purpose of the Society is 1) to support academic research and exchanges on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, 2) to nurture research personnel in the field of cardiovascular disease prevention and support new researchers, 3) to advise and support the government’s cardiovascular disease prevention policies, and 4) to publicize and educate the public on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Article 3 (Projects) In order to achieve the purposes listed in Article 2, the Society pursues the following projects.

  1. ① Holding academic conferences, symposia, academic lectures, and colloquiums
  2. ② Operating educational and training programs for research personnel
  3. ③ Encouraging research and awarding excellent achievements
  4. ④ Supporting international academic exchanges
  5. ⑤ Collaborating with related parties in academia, industry, and research institutes
  6. ⑥ Executing other activities necessary to achieve the goals of the Society

Article 4 (Academic Divisions and Research Societies) The Society may have academic divisions and research societies if necessary, and their establishment and operation are determined by separate regulations.

Article 5 (Qualifications) Members of the Society should 1) be board-certified in medicine, 2) have completed degree course(s) in cardiovascular disease prevention or a related field at a university (including a graduate school) or be recognized as equivalent, 3) agree with the goals of the Society, and 4) be approved by the Society’s Board of Directors.

Article 6 (Rights and Responsibilities) Members of the Society are required to pay the membership fee and have the rights and responsibilities stated in the articles of the constitution.

Article 7 (Types of Membership) The types of membership of the Society are as follows:

  1. ① Regular member: any person who has the qualifications stipulated in Article 5 and is approved by the Society’s Board of Directors
  2. ② Student member: Any person who is studying a field related to cardiovascular disease prevention at a university
  3. ③ Association member: Any institutes, companies, and associations who perform research on cardiovascular disease protection and make a contribution to the Society

Article 8 (Types and Numbers of Executives) In order to carry out the Society’s operations, the Society has the following executives.

  1. 1. President: 1 person
  2. 2. Vice-President: 3 persons or fewer
  3. 3. Auditor: 2 persons or fewer
  4. 4. Directors: About 30 persons
  5. 5. Directors of Divisions: About 10 persons

Article 9 (Term)

  1. ① The term of the president and vice-president shall be 2 years, and consecutive terms shall be possible.
  2. ② The term of directors and auditors shall be 2 years, and consecutive terms shall be possible.
  3. ③ The term of replaced executives shall be the remainder of the predecessor’s term.

Article 10 (Appointment)

  1. ① The president and auditor shall be appointed by the Executive Recommendation Committee and be approved by the Board of Directors and the executive council. The other executives shall be appointed by the president and be reported to the executive council.
  2. ② The Executive Recommendation Committee shall be composed of 3 or fewer members, including the current and former presidents.
  3. ③ The next president shall be appointed by the Executive Recommendation Committee 6 months to 1 year before the term starts.

Article 11 (Duties)

  1. ① The president shall represent the Society and preside over the affairs of the Society.
  2. ② In the absence of the president, the vice-president shall serve as the acting president according to the order designated by the president.
  3. ③ The directors shall attend meetings of the Board of Directors and handle the matters delegated by the president.
  4. ④ The next president can observe the Board of Directors until inauguration for smooth execution of the affairs of the Society.

Article 12 (Responsibilities of the Auditor) The auditor shall execute the duties in the following paragraphs.

  1. ① Auditing the financial status of the Society
  2. ② Auditing the operation of the Board of Directors and the matters related to its affairs
  3. ③ If dishonesty or illegality are discovered as a result of the audits under paragraphs 1 and 2, reporting it to the Board of Directors and General Assembly and requesting correction
  4. ④ Requesting convocation of the General Assembly or the Board of Directors to report paragraph 3
  5. ⑤ Making a statement to the president, General Assembly, and the Board of Directors about matters related to the financial status of the Society and the affairs of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors

Article 13 (Advisors, Honorary Chairpersons, Consultants)

  1. ① Advisors shall be persons recommended by the president and the former presidents. The term shall be 2 years, consecutive terms are possible, and advisors shall not be restricted in number.
  2. ② Honorary chairpersons can be appointed by the Board of Directors among former presidents who have contributed to the development of the Society. The term shall not be restricted.
  3. ③ Consultants can be appointed by the Board of Directors to advise the president among people who have made significant contributions to the development of the Society. The term shall not be restricted.

Article 14 (Function of the Executive Council) The Executive Council shall decide the following matters.

  1. ① Matters concerning approval of executives
  2. ② Matters concerning changes to the articles of the constitution
  3. ③ Approval of budget and settlement of accounts
  4. ④ Approval of projects
  5. ⑤ Matters concerning the disposal of property
  6. ⑥ Other matters deemed necessary

Article 15 (Criteria for Election of Executive Councilors and Terms)

  1. ① Qualification: An executive councilor shall be a regular member of the Korean Society of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.
  2. ② The number of executive councilors shall be about 50 persons.
  3. ③ The Executive Council shall be elected by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of 2 regular members and shall be approved by the executive council.
  4. ④ Term: The term of executive councilors shall be 3 years, and consecutive terms shall be possible.

Article 16 (Composition and Sessions of the Executive Council)

  1. ① The Executive Council shall be composed of executive councilors, and its sessions are classified into regular and temporary meetings. The president shall be a chairperson.
  2. ② Regular meetings of the Executive Council shall be held twice a year, and the executive councilors shall deliberate and decide upon agenda items submitted by the Board of Directors.
  3. ③ A temporary meeting of the Executive Council shall be convened when the president deems it necessary or one-third of executive councilors request it. The president shall be a chairperson.

Article 17 (Quorum for Resolution of Executive Council Meetings) The council shall open with the attendance of 50% or more of the executive councilors and decisions shall be made with the consent of two-thirds of the attending executive councilors. Values after the decimal point shall be rounded up.

Article 18 (Composition of the Board of Directors) The Board of Directors shall be composed of the president, the vice-president, and about 30 directors.

Article 19 (Function of the Board of Directors) The Board of Directors shall deliberate and decide the following matters.

  1. ① Matters concerning the execution of affairs
  2. ② Matters concerning the operation of projects
  3. ③ Deliberation of regulations
  4. ④ Matters delegated by the executive council and matters submitted to the General Assembly for approval
  5. ⑤ Other important matters

Article 20 (Quorum for Resolution)

  1. ① Meetings of the Board of Directors shall open with the attendance of a majority of the total number of directors.
  2. ② The Board of Directors shall make decisions with the consent of a majority of the attending directors. However, in case of a tie in votes, the chairperson shall decide.
  3. ③ The auditor can attend the Board of Directors and state his or her opinions.

Article 21 (Convocation of the Board of Directors)

  1. ① The Board of Directors shall be convened when the president deems it necessary or the auditor or one-third of directors request it. The president shall be a chairperson.
  2. ② When convening the Board of Directors, the purpose shall be specified and notified to each director in advance.
  3. ③ The Board of Directors shall decide upon the matters specified in paragraph 2. However, if a majority of attending directors agree, matters that have not been notified can be submitted and decisions on them can be made.

Article 22 (Committees) If necessary, the Society can establish a new committee with the decision of the Board of Directors and the approval of the General Assembly. The establishment and operation shall be determined by separate regulations.

Article 23 (Finances) The finances of the Society shall be covered by the following income.

  1. ① The funding of the Society shall consist of membership fees, donations, other membership fees, profits from property, and other profits.
  2. ② All finances shall be used only for purposes consistent with the constitution. The members shall not be distributed profits.

Article 24 (Fiscal Year) The fiscal year of the Society (January 1 to December 31) shall follow the fiscal year of the government.

Article 25 (Budget and Settlement of Accounts) The budget of the Society shall be executed by the decision of the Board of Directors and the approval of the Executive Council with the project plan. The settlement of accounts shall be approved by the decision of the Board of Directors and the approval of the Executive Council along with the project performance.

Article 26 (Property Management) The Society’s cash or property in kind shall be managed by the president. All cash except for the fund shall be deposited to a financial institution under the name of the Society and shall be managed by the secretary general and the president. The management and operation of the fund shall be executed according to separate regulations.

Article 27 (Meeting Fees)

  1. ① The meeting fees for online and offline meetings of the Board of Directors shall be the same.
  2. ② The meeting fees for the committees and Board of Directors shall be 50,000 KRW.

Supplementary Provisions

  1. 1. The constitution shall come into effect at the same time as the resolution of the General Assembly.
  2. 2. To propose an amendment to the constitution, a proposal document shall be submitted to the Board of Directors. The amendment shall be decided by the consent of two-thirds or more of the registered directors, referred to the executive council, and confirmed by the consent of a majority of the attending executive councilors.
  3. 3. The first president and auditor shall be elected by the consent of a majority of the attending members at the founding General Assembly.
  4. 4. The composition and term of the first executives, the composition of the founding General Assembly, and the starting date of the first fiscal year shall not match the dates given in the constitution and shall be considered to be confirmed at the same time as the founding General Assembly.
  5. 5. Matters not specified in the constitution shall be handled in accordance with general customs.
  6. 6. The regulations shall be enforced from the date of resolution by the Board of Directors (draft: March 2010, first amendment: November 2019, second amendment: March 2022).