CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
Minnesota Association of Pakistani Descent Physicians (MAPP)
THE CONSTITUTION
Article 1: Name
The name of this organization shall be “Minnesota Association of
Pakistani Descent Physicians”, hereafter referred to as “MAPP”. This
Organization shall be an arm of parent organization “Association of
Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America”, hereafter referred to
as “APPNA” and shall be under overall governance of APPNA Constitution.
Article 2: Aims and Objectives
MAPP shall work in conjunction with, and assist, its parent organization
in advancement of medical science and in serving the needs of Physicians
of Pakistani origin in North America as outlined in the APPNA
Constitution.
Article 3: Memberships
Physicians (graduates of Medical and Dentistry
schools) and professionals of allied sciences
of Pakistani origin
Article 4: Officers and Elected Representatives
The officers will consist of the President, President-elect, Secretary,
and Treasurer. All the officers and elected representatives shall be
elected by the general membership unless otherwise specified in the
Bylaws.
Article 5: Executive Council
Executive Council shall be the governing body, consisting of the
President, President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Immediate Past
President. Executive Council shall be responsible for carrying out the
activities of the Organization according to the directives set in the
Bylaws. The Council shall control the financial affairs of the
Organization and shall take no action contrary to the aims and
objectives and overall directive of the parent organization APPNA.
Article 6: Address
Address of the Organization will change from time to time and will be
determined by the president in consultation with the Executive Council
until such time that a principal office is secured.
Article 7: Amendments
The Constitution may be considered for amendment if an amendment is
initiated by ten active members in writing, or by motion of the
Executive Council approved by its simple majority at a meeting. Such an
amendment will be adopted if approved by 2/3 majority of active members
of the Organization by an open or mail ballot vote.
Article 8:
BYLAWS
The Organization shall adopt bylaws in harmony with its constitution and
the constitution of its parent organization APPNA, to carry out its
affairs. Robert's rule of order shall apply for conduct of its meetings.
Bylaws may not restrict or alter any provision of this Constitution.
Article 9: Organization and Internal Structure
• General Body: shall consist of
duly registered active members according to the provisions provided
herein. This body will have the supreme authority over the conduct of
all affairs of the Organization, and may approve, reject or amend any
action taken by an officer, committee or the Executive Council.
• Executive Council: shall be the
legislative and administrative body consisting of the elected officers
and the regional representatives. The Council shall act for the
Organization as a whole between sessions of the General Body. The
Council shall appoint the committees, set date and venue of the
meetings, keep membership list and undertake other activities necessary
for day to day running of the Organization.
• Board of Trustees: shall act as
overseers of the Organization. It shall consist of Active Members
elected as prescribed in the Bylaws.