A society called the Saudi Society for Liver Diseases and Transplantation was established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties No. 29/1/7 dated 10/02/1429 H, with its headquarters in Riyadh, and may establish branches in other regions of the Kingdom as required.
The Saudi Society for Liver Diseases and Transplantation (hereinafter referred to as the "Society") aims to achieve the following:
-To develop scientific thought in the field of diseases and liver transplantation.
-To provide an opportunity for workers in the fields of interest of the Society to contribute to the movement of progress and scientific research in this field.
-To facilitate and encourage the exchange of scientific production and scientific ideas in the field of interest of the Society between the concerned bodies and institutions in the Kingdom and abroad.
-To advise and carry out the necessary studies to raise the level of performance in the fields of interest of the Society in various institutions and bodies.
-To cooperate with similar scientific societies in the Kingdom and abroad.
-Contributing to the raising of public health awareness
-To contribute to the development of the skills of health professionals.
The Society shall achieve its objects as set out in (2) by all appropriate means and may in particular undertake the following activities:
-Participate in the evaluation of professional qualifications and professional performance of practitioners in the Society's field of specialisation, in consultation with the relevant authorities.
-Contribute to the training programme and continuing medical education in the field of liver disease and transplantation.
-To promote scientific research in the field of interest and related knowledge and to disseminate the results of such research and to share and exchange them with relevant bodies.
-To organise conferences, symposia and seminars to discuss issues related to the Society's areas of interest.
-To publish a journal or periodical for the publication of research and studies related to the areas of interest of the Association.
-Undertaking scientific journeys and organising scientific and cultural competitions in its field.
-To publish books and pamphlets that contribute to raising health awareness in the area of the Society's competence, as well as to hold seminars and organise lectures and seminars.
-To hold lectures and seminars in this field.
-Issuing rules and clinical evidence in the field of liver diseases and transplantation.
-Active participation in supporting the departments of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
There are three types of membership.
Active membership:
Requires: A. The applicant must hold a degree or equivalent in the field of specialisation of the Association.
A: Pay annual dues.
B. Acceptance of the conditions set by the Board of Directors.
D. Accept the decision of the Board of Directors;
Honorary Membership:
Granted by decision of the General Assembly to those who have contributed to the development of the society's fields of interest or have provided its financial services. The honorary member is privileged in terms of payment: he can attend the meetings of the General Assembly and its various committees and take part in the discussions.
Enrolment Membership:
Given to:
a. University students in the field of specialisation of the association.
B. Workers and persons concerned in the field of the society with the required qualification. The enrolled member shall be exempt from 50% of the annual subscription. The member may attend the General Assembly and the various Committees, as well as the discussions, without the right to vote.
Conditions and procedures for membership:
A member of the Society shall be :
-Be an applicant for Working or Affiliate Membership.
-Be of good character. Not have been convicted of any offence against honour or decency.
-The applicant shall recommend two active members of the association.
-Applications for active and associate membership shall be submitted to the Board of Directors of the Association.
-The decision of the Board shall be notified to the applicant.
-To pay the annual fees and registration fees as decided by the association.
Termination of Membership:
Membership of the Society shall terminate in the following cases:
A) Resignation of the member;
B) The member loses one of the conditions for membership.
C) The member fails to pay the annual subscription on the due date for a full year.
After notifying the member of the payment of the subscription and the consequences of the failure to pay. Notice must be given within the last three months of the year in question.
D) Carrying out any work or activity that causes material or moral damage to the Association.
In this case, the Board of Directors will conduct an investigation to determine the responsibility of the member.
E. Non-participation of the member for three consecutive years.
In all cases referred to in this Article, membership shall not be terminated except by decision of the Board of Directors: The member shall be notified.
The member shall be notified of the decision to terminate or cancel membership within two weeks of the decision being made. In no case shall any previous membership fees, subscriptions, donations, etc. be refunded.
Reinstatement of membership
By decision of the Board of Directors, membership may be reinstated to a member who has lost it, at the member's request, if the reasons for termination of membership have ceased to exist.
The Society shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of eleven members, nine of whom may be elected by the General Assembly by secret ballot from among the members of the Society nominated for membership of the Board of Directors who meet the requirements for nomination, with the approval of the Executive Presidency for Health Commissions, in the presence of a representative of the Commission. The General Assembly also has the right to nominate two experienced members to the Board.
The term of office of the members of the Board of Directors is three years, renewable once.
If a member of the Board of Directors is absent from four consecutive meetings without a valid excuse, the Board of Directors may consider his resignation.
If the position of a member of the Board of Directors elected by the General Assembly becomes vacant for any reason, the Board of Directors may elect a substitute member, subject to the approval of the General Assembly at the first meeting, with priority being given to those members who have previously received the highest number of votes.
The Health Specialties Authority shall be notified of any changes to the Board.
Presentation of the balance sheet to the General Assembly.
Maintenance of the agenda of the General Assembly.
Proposing the general policy of the Assembly in the light of the objectives set and submitting it to the General Assembly for approval.
Proposing the internal rules of the Assembly and organising its work.
To set up specialised committees and groups to carry out the duties and activities of the Assembly.
To prepare the annual report on the activities of the Assembly and to submit it to the Executive Council of the Society, after approval by the General Assembly.
To fix the annual subscription of the members.
To authorise the preparation of research and studies.
To authorise the holding of seminars, courses and meetings in accordance with the relevant regulations.
To accept gifts, donations, grants and assistance.
To submit minutes of meetings to the Executive President of the Health Societies.
To transmit the minutes of the General Assembly to the Executive President of the Health Societies.
The Board of Directors elects, by secret ballot among its members, a Chairman for a period of three years, renewable once, provided that the same is registered with the Commission for Health Specialities. The Board also elects the Vice-President, the Council Secretary and the Financial Secretary from among its members.
-General management of the Assembly, in addition to the presidency of meetings.
-Recognizing Board of Directors agenda.
-Calling General Assembly for convention.
-Signing papers, including financial commitments with financial secretary or with in-charge persons
-Representing the Assembly in the necessary occasions and delegating either members of Board of Directors.
-Representing the Assembly before others and for communication with official and non-official entities within the Kingdom or abroad.
-Passing circulars and decisions out of Board of Directors and the Assembly meetings.
-Assisting Chairman and carrying out duties thereof in case of its absence, with an absolute authorities.
-The candidate must be classified and registered with the Commission within the Assembly specialisation.
-The candidate must be a member of the Assembly for at least one year, except for the first term.
-The candidate may be nominated by him/herself or by others.
-Election shall be by electronic ballot through the administration of the Commission Company.
-Candidates shall be announced via all means of communication to the General Assembly.
-The Chairman of the Board shall have the right to vote.
-The voter must be an active member of the Assembly when the General Assembly is convened to elect the members of the Board for the following period.
-At least 50 members of the Commission registered as voters must vote when the Board is elected for the first time.
-The General Assembly uses the latest means of communication.
The General Assembly shall consist of all Active Members who have paid their annual subscription. The General Assembly shall meet once a year. The agenda of the General Assembly is prepared by the Board of Directors and convened by the President.
The General Assembly may convene an extraordinary meeting at the request of more than half of the members, one fifth of the members of the General Assembly or the Chairman of the Board. In such a case, the meeting shall be limited to the matters for which the Board has been convened. Such meetings shall be valid only if the majority of the members are present.
-Adoption of rules for the internal functioning of the Assembly.
-Annual balance sheet and final accounts of the Assembly for each year.
-Election of the members of the Board of Directors.
-Approval of the annual report on the activities of the Assembly prepared by the Board of Directors.
-Proposing the dissolution of the Board of Directors and organising new elections, under the supervision of the Executive President of the Commission for Health Specialties of the Society.
To approve the annual agenda submitted by the Board of Directors.
-To approve the opening of branches of the Assembly, on the recommendation of the Board of Directors, which shall then be referred to the Executive President of the Society's Commission for Health Specialties.
-To discuss all matters on the agenda of the General Assembly and all matters requested by the members, including matters on the agenda or of interest to the General Assembly. In addition to taking appropriate decisions therein.
-To elect the Honorary President of the Assembly on the recommendation of the Board of Directors.
The Chairman of the Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may elect an Honorary President of the Assembly, subject to the approval of the Executive President of the Society's Health Professions Commission.
Assembly resources include:
Membership registration and annual subscription fees.
Collection of publications, letterheads and scientific products sold by the Assembly.
Fees from training courses or programmes conducted by the Assembly and institutes established for Assembly purposes.
Direct and indirect investment income of the Assembly and members in various investment areas as required by the Board.
Gifts, donations, grants and subsidies made available to the Assembly by the State, public or private bodies or individuals, which the Board decides to accept.
Endowment income.
Any support granted by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
Such funds shall be subject to the approval of the Executive President of the Commission for Health Specialties.
General Conditions
Records shall be maintained and kept at the Headquarters of the Assembly for better working.
The Board of Directors shall refer the minutes to the Executive President of the Commission within a maximum of two weeks; if no objection is received, the minutes shall stand; otherwise, the matter shall be settled amicably; otherwise, the matter shall be referred to the Executive President of the Commission, whose decision shall be binding and final.
In case of any dispute between the Assembly and any other body, the courts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall have jurisdiction and arbitration shall be held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.