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      2005 CONSTITUTION

OF THE

PHILIPPINE SOCIETY FOR COSMETIC SCIENCE



ARTICLE I

NAME, OFFICES, POLICY, GOVERNMENT

Section 1.    The name of the organization is Philippine Society for Cosmetic Science hereinafter called the SOCIETY

Section 2.    The principal office of the SOCIETY, unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors, shall be at the office of the incumbent President.  The SOCIETY may also have offices at such other places as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, designate.

Section 3.    This SOCIETY shall be a non-stock, non-sectarian and non-profit organization.       In no instances will it authorize the payment of dividends or distribution of profit to any of its members.  It shall be absolutely non-political and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles, nor for the promotion of the individual to private interest of any person seeking public office or preferment.

Section 4.    The SOCIETY shall be governed by its Constitution and By-laws and the applicable Philippine Laws covering its formation.

Section 5.    The SOCIETY shall be open to membership to international organizations pursuant to its objectives.


ARTICLE II

OBJECTIVES

The SOCIETY is organized and will be operated exclusively for scientific purposes.  Its objectives are:

a)    To encourage the advancement of scientific and technical understanding within the cosmetics and toiletries industry.

b)    To improve the qualifications and usefulness of its members by setting high standards of practice, professional ethics, education & attainments.

c)    To increase and disseminate scientific knowledge and foster the application of all scientific disciplines within the industry.

d)    To promote scientific interest and the recognition of the cosmetic scientist through its meetings, awards and scholarships, professional contacts reports and discussions.

e)    To unify the members into one strong and solid group by fostering closer relations, understanding and cooperation among its members for the purpose of making effective representations with the technical regulatory agencies of the government and with other private entities.

f)    To adopt and implement policies and programs which will upgrade the quality of the locally manufactured cosmetics and toiletries.

g)    To provide members the benefits that may be derived from the use of the common services and facilities through the SOCIETY as well as the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), Asian Societies of Cosmetic Scientists (ASCS), and other affiliations whenever feasible


ARTICLE III

COMPOSITION OF THE SOCIETY

The SOCIETY shall consist of members who shall be assigned membership as provided in the By-laws.  It shall have a Board of Directors, which shall be the legal representative of the SOCIETY and act as its administrative body.


ARTICLE IV

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.    The members of the SOCIETY shall be those individuals who are interested in the objectives of the SOCIETY and meet the requirements for Active, Charter or Honorary members as provided in the By-laws.

Section 2.    Applicants for the various classes of membership shall be elected as provided in the By-laws

Section 3.    A member may be dropped for non-payment of dues or for unprofessional or unethical conduct as described in the Code of Ethics.  No member shall be dropped except after an opportunity to be heard as provided in the By-laws.



Section 4.    Privileges

a)    All members shall have the right and privilege to attend the annual, regular and special meetings of the SOCIETY.

b)    All members shall receive all publications of the SOCIETY.

c)    The rights and privileges of each member shall not be transferable or transmissible.

d)    Any active member shall have the right to one vote.


ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

Section 1.    The officers of the SOCIETY shall be a President, two (2) Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.

Section 2.    The duties of the President, the Vice-Presidents, the Secretary, and the Treasurer shall be all those which are associated with such offices.

Section 3.    The officers of the SOCIETY shall serve for two (2) years or until their successors are duly elected and have taken office.


ARTICLE VI

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.    There shall be a Board of Directors constituted by five (5) Officers and six (6) Directors qualified and duly elected to serve pursuant to the By-laws.

Section 2.    The term of office of the elected Board of Directors shall be two (2) years.

Section 3.    The Board of Directors shall hold a monthly meeting and may hold additional meetings as needed.

Section 4.       a) The immediate Past President shall automatically become an ex-officio                   member of the Board of Directors, unless he is unable to serve, with all rights
and privileges appertaining thereto, except the right to vote.

b)    Vacancies in any office shall be filled by the Board of Directors, or as provided in the By-laws.

Section 5.    The Board of Directors shall elect Committees from its membership to aid it in the performance of its functions.

Section 6.    Special meetings of the members of the SOCIETY may be held at any time at the call of the Board of Directors or upon written request of the majority of the members, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.


ARTICLE VII

MANNER OF ELECTION

Section 1.    The Board of Directors shall be elected by the membership of the SOCIETY as provided in the By-laws.

Section 2.    Election of Officers.  Immediately after the election of the members of the Board of Directors, or reasonably soon thereafter, the elected Directors shall hold a meeting of the Board and elect among themselves the officers of the SOCIETY.

Section 3.    All vacancies shall be filled as provided in the By-laws, unless otherwise provided in the Constitution.


ARTICLE VIII

MEETINGS OF THE SOCIETY

Section 1.    The SOCIETY shall hold one Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) and such other meetings as necessary to carry out its objectives.

Section 2.    a)   The AGMM shall be held every November.

b)    The time and place of any meeting other than the AGMM of the SOCIETY shall be scheduled by the Board of Directors.

c)    At any meeting of the SOCIETY, fifty percent (50%) plus one (1) of the membership shall constitute a quorum.


ARTICLE IX

FINANCES

Section 1.    Each member of the SOCIETY shall pay an admission fee and annual membership dues as provided in the By-laws.

Section 2.    The financial year of the Society shall be from January 1st to December 31st inclusive.


ARTICLE X

BY-LAWS

Section 1.    The Board of Directors shall formulate the By-laws not in conflict with this Constitution to guide the proper operation of the SOCIETY.

Section 2.    The By-laws may be amended, repealed or altered, in whole or in part, by a majority vote of all the voting members of the SOCIETY at any Annual General Membership Meeting of such members or at any special meeting for such purposes after due notice.







ARTICLE XI

AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

Section 1.    An official copy of the Constitution shall be kept in the custody of the Secretary who shall make the proper alterations in this copy whenever this Constitution is amended.

Section 2.    Proposals for amendments to this Constitution may originate in (1) the Board of Directors, or (2) the general membership of the SOCIETY.

Section 3.    If the Board of Directors approve the proposed amendment(s), the Board shall formulate all such approved amendments.  A copy of this proposed approved amendment(s) shall be furnished each member of the SOCIETY.

Section 4.    The proposed amendment shall be adopted if approved by a majority vote of the membership during the Annual General Membership Meeting or any such special meeting called by the Board of Directors for that purpose.