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Chapter 1 General Rules

Article 1 (Name)

The official name of this association is “The Korean Liver Transplantation Society”, abbreviated as KLTS.

Article 2 (Purpose)

The purpose of this association is to advance and systematize research and clinical practice in liver transplantation, facilitate academic exchange among members, promote collegiality, and contribute to the improvement of public health.

Article 3 (Business)

To achieve its purpose, the association shall undertake the following activities:
1. Organize academic conferences, workshops, seminars and symposiums
2. Establish contact and partnerships with domestic and international academic organizations
3. Publish academic journals
4. Facilitate information exchange and collaborative research among members
5. Enhance amity among members
6. Revenue-generating initiatives for the sustainable operation of the society, including website and abstract advertisements, as well as booth rentals at academic conferences.
7. Address other matters necessary for achieving the association's objectives
Chapter 2 Members

Article 4 (Composition)

The members of this association are composed of the following members.
1. Regular Member:
A person who agrees with the purposes of this association as a regular member of a medical society under the Korean Medical Association or who is approved by the Board of Directors as a medical specialist or a doctoral degree holder (Doctor of Medicine or general Ph.D.) contributing to the association.
2. Associate Member:
A person who agrees with the purposes of this association as a resident, nurse, coordinator, social worker, or a researcher with a master's degree or higher in the field of biotechnology who is approved by the Board of Directors.
3. Honorary Member:
A person who has made remarkable contributions to the development of the association, and who have been approved by the Board of Directors

Article 5 (Qualifications)

The members of this association have the following qualifications.
1. All members of the Group shall be provided with the newsletter which the Group issues and other publications and shall be qualified to be a council, committee or auditor of the Group.
2. A member may lose their qualification if they:
① Fail to attend association-sponsored general meetings or academic conferences for 2 consecutive years without valid reasons or fail to pay membership fees for
2 consecutive years
② Damage the reputation of the association or violate its objectives
Chapter 3 Officers

Article 6

To carry out the affairs of the association, the following executives and auditors are appointed:
President: 1 person, Secretary General: 1 person, Chairs of the Committees, Auditors: 1 (or more)

Article 7 (Committees)

1. The Scientific Committee is responsible for academic activities, including academic conferences and seminars.
2. The Publications Committee handles all tasks related to the publication of academic journals.
3. The Research Committee is responsible for research support activities, including the establishment and selection of research funding.
4. Communication Committee is responsible for managing the website and promotional activities.
5. The Association may establish other committees deemed necessary by the President.

Article 8 (Duties)

1. The President represents the association and establishes other committees deemed necessary by the President.
2. The Secretary-General assist the President in executing resolutions from general meetings and various conferences
3. The Chair of the committee oversees their respective committees and, assisting the President and the Secretary-General, makes decisions
on major matters related to the association.
4. The Auditors audit the association's financial affairs.

Article 9 (Meetings)

1. The Board of Directors consists of the President, the Secretary-General and the Chairs of the committees.
2. The Board of Directors deliberate and decide on major matters related to the association.

Article 10 (Election)

1. The President is elected by the Council and approved by the General Meeting.
2. The President appoints the Secretary-General and the Chairs of the committees.
Each committee member is appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the respective Chair.

Article 11 (Term of Office)

1. The term of the President is two year, with the term starting on January 1st.
In case of a valid reason, the term may be concluded several months earlier, and the remaining term will be delegated to the next President.
2. The terms of the Secretary-General, Auditors and the Chairs of the committees are two years, they can be reelected.
3. The eligibility for officers is limited to those under the age of 65.
However, if an officer reaches the age of 65 during their term, this requirement will not apply until the end of their term.
Chapter 4 Councilors

Article 12 (Qualifications)

1. Council members shall be individuals recognized for their contributions to the advancement of the association.
2. Council members are approved in Council meetings through the recommendation of the President
3. The number of Council members is approximately 1/10 of the number.
4. The term of the Council members are two years, and they can be reelected.
5. A Council member who is over 65 cannot be reappointed.
6. Council members who fail to attend Council meetings during their term lose their qualification. However, delegation shall not be considered as attendance.

Article 13 (Duties)

1. The Council approves the following matters:
    ① Election of the President and Auditor
    ② Decision on matters related to the amendment of the regulations
    ③ Other matters necessary for the operation of the association
2. The President shall serve as the Chair of the Council, and the meeting shall be considered valid with the attendance of a majority of the Council members.
Decisions on agenda items shall be made with the approval of more than half of the attending members.
However, for matters related to amendments to the bylaws, a two-thirds majority of the attending members is required for approval.
Chapter 5 Advisory Committee

Article 14 (Advisory Committee)

1. The Advisory Committee consists of former presidents.
2. The Advisory Committee provides counsel on the operation and various matters of the association.
3. The Advisory Committee is convened and chaired by the President on an irregular basis.
Chapter 6 General Meetings

Article 15

The General Assembly is divided into the Regular General Assembly and the Extraordinary General Assembly.
The Regular General Assembly is held once a year, while the Extraordinary General Assembly may be convened by the President when necessary.

Article 16

The Chair of the General Assembly is held by the President. The Chair does not have voting rights, but in the case of a tie, the Chair has the deciding vote.

Article 17

The General Meeting approves the following matters:
1. Approval of the President and Auditor
2. Matters related to the establishment or amendment of the constitution and by laws
3. Approval of the business plan
4. Other business plans for the development of the association

Article 18

Matters presented at the General Assembly are approved by a majority of the attending members (attendance must exceed half of the total membership).
However, amendments to the bylaws require the approval of at least two-thirds of the attending members.

Article 19

The President or a member shall not participate in the decision-making process in the following cases:
1. Matters related to the initiation or resolution of legal disputes between the association and the President or member.
2. Matters involving the exchange of money or property that present a conflict of interest between the President or member and the association.
Chapter 7 Finance

Article 20

The finances of the association come from admission fees, annual membership fees, conference participation fees and other income sources.
This association is a non-profit organization, and its assets shall be used primarily for the activities and development of the association.
Income from business activities and any remaining funds shall not be distributed among the members.

Article 21

The annual membership fee is determined by the Council and must be approved by the General Assembly.
However, membership fees are waived during extended overseas research periods.

Article 22

The financial statement of income and expenditure for the association is based on the period ending December 31st of each year.
Chapter 8 Staff

Article 23 (Staff)

1. The association employs staff for administrative purposes.
2. Matters related to the salaries and other necessary matters for the staff necessary for the operation of the association shall be decided upon by the resolution of the Board of Directors.
Chapter 9 Supplementary Provisions

Article 24

Matters not specified in these articles are governed by general enactments.

Article 25

These bylaws shall take effect the day after the founding general assembly, and any amended bylaws shall take effect immediately upon approval at the General Assembly.
In unavoidable situations where a general assembly cannot be held for an extended period, the bylaws may be amended with the approval of two-thirds of the total Council members.

The Korean Liver Transplantation Society

Rules and Regulations

Chapter 1 General Rules

Chapter 2 Members

Chapter 3 Officers

Chapter 4 Councilors

Chapter 5 Advisory Committee

Chapter 6 General Meetings

Chapter 7 Finance

Chapter 8 Staff

Chapter 9 Supplementary Provisions

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