Established on January 10, 1998
First Amendment: November 06, 2002
Second Amendment: April 19, 2009
Third Amendment: December 10, 2011
Fourth Amendment: January 2017
Fifth Amendment: February 2020
Sixth Amendment: July 15, 2022
Seventh Amendment: March 24, 2023
First Amendment: November 06, 2002
Second Amendment: April 19, 2009
Third Amendment: December 10, 2011
Fourth Amendment: January 2017
Fifth Amendment: February 2020
Sixth Amendment: July 15, 2022
Seventh Amendment: March 24, 2023
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Article 1 (Name)
The official name of this Society shall be the Korean Society of Osteoporosis (KSO).
Article 2 (Office)
The office of this Society may be located in Seoul or any other area in the Republic of Korea.
Article 3 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Society is to contribute to medical development in Korea through research activities in the field of osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal disorders and in the natural sciences related to these diseases and to promote mutual friendship and academic exchange among members.
Article 4 (Activities)
This Society implements the following activities to achieve the purpose of the preceding article.
a. Hosting of academic conferences, lectures, and symposiums
b. Publication of journals and academic books
c. Academic exchange with related national and international academic organizations
d. Activities for the academic development of Society members
e. Training/education for medical practitioners and residents
f. Other activities deemed necessary
Article 5 (Subcommittees, Research Committees)
a. Affiliated subcommittees and research committees (hereafter referred to as each committee) may be established as needed, and each committee shall report its activities to the Board of Trustees.
b. New establishment of each committee must be approved by the Board of Trustees.
The official name of this Society shall be the Korean Society of Osteoporosis (KSO).
Article 2 (Office)
The office of this Society may be located in Seoul or any other area in the Republic of Korea.
Article 3 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Society is to contribute to medical development in Korea through research activities in the field of osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal disorders and in the natural sciences related to these diseases and to promote mutual friendship and academic exchange among members.
Article 4 (Activities)
This Society implements the following activities to achieve the purpose of the preceding article.
a. Hosting of academic conferences, lectures, and symposiums
b. Publication of journals and academic books
c. Academic exchange with related national and international academic organizations
d. Activities for the academic development of Society members
e. Training/education for medical practitioners and residents
f. Other activities deemed necessary
Article 5 (Subcommittees, Research Committees)
a. Affiliated subcommittees and research committees (hereafter referred to as each committee) may be established as needed, and each committee shall report its activities to the Board of Trustees.
b. New establishment of each committee must be approved by the Board of Trustees.
CHAPTER 2. MEMBERS
Article 6 (Composition)
This Society is made up of the following members.
a. Regular members
b. Associate members
c. Honorary members
d. Supporting members
Article 7 (Membership Eligibility)
Membership eligibility criteria are as follows.
a. Regular members: Individuals who are engaged in medical treatment and research in the field of osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal disorders, agree with the purpose of this Society, and have paid the membership fees.
b. Associate members: Individuals who are training in the field of osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal disorders or hold equivalent qualifications.
c. Honorary members: Individuals who have contributed greatly to the development of this Society as determined by the Board of Trustees.
d. Supporting members: Individuals or organizations that agree with the purpose of this Society and support its activities.
Article 8 (Membership Procedures)
The President shall approve the applicants who have paid the admission fee and the first membership fee prescribed by this Society and submitted the membership application form, after deliberation by the General Affairs Council.
Article 9 (Rights and Duties)
a. Regular members of this Society are granted the right to vote, eligibility for election and other prescribed rights to vote, and the right to receive the journal issued by this Society free of charge.
b. Members must abide by the Bylaws, internal regulations, and all resolutions of the Board of Trustees and pay membership fees and other charges.
Article 10 (Expulsion)
Members who correspond to either of the following clauses may be expelled from this Society by a resolution of the Board of Trustees.
a. Members who fail to abide by their duties as members, damage the reputation of this Society, or engage in conduct that violates the purpose of this Society.
b. Members who fail to pay membership fees continuously for more than three years without justifiable reasons.
This Society is made up of the following members.
a. Regular members
b. Associate members
c. Honorary members
d. Supporting members
Article 7 (Membership Eligibility)
Membership eligibility criteria are as follows.
a. Regular members: Individuals who are engaged in medical treatment and research in the field of osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal disorders, agree with the purpose of this Society, and have paid the membership fees.
b. Associate members: Individuals who are training in the field of osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal disorders or hold equivalent qualifications.
c. Honorary members: Individuals who have contributed greatly to the development of this Society as determined by the Board of Trustees.
d. Supporting members: Individuals or organizations that agree with the purpose of this Society and support its activities.
Article 8 (Membership Procedures)
The President shall approve the applicants who have paid the admission fee and the first membership fee prescribed by this Society and submitted the membership application form, after deliberation by the General Affairs Council.
Article 9 (Rights and Duties)
a. Regular members of this Society are granted the right to vote, eligibility for election and other prescribed rights to vote, and the right to receive the journal issued by this Society free of charge.
b. Members must abide by the Bylaws, internal regulations, and all resolutions of the Board of Trustees and pay membership fees and other charges.
Article 10 (Expulsion)
Members who correspond to either of the following clauses may be expelled from this Society by a resolution of the Board of Trustees.
a. Members who fail to abide by their duties as members, damage the reputation of this Society, or engage in conduct that violates the purpose of this Society.
b. Members who fail to pay membership fees continuously for more than three years without justifiable reasons.
CHAPTER 3. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Article 11 (Executive Officers)
This Society shall have the following Executive Officers among the regular members.
a. President: 1 person
b. Vice President: Several persons
c. Executive Director: around 10 persons
d. General Affairs Director: 1 person
e. General Affairs Council: Several persons
f. Board of Trustees: around 60 persons
g. Auditors: 2 persons
h. Committee Chairs: Several persons
Article 12 (Duties of Executive Officers)
a. The President shall represent this Society, chair the General Meeting and Board of Trustees Meeting, and preside over various academic conferences.
b. The Vice President shall assist the President and act on behalf of the President in cases where the President is not available.
c. The Auditors shall audit the affairs and finances of this Society and report the result to the Board of Trustees.
Article 13 (Election of Executive Officers)
a. The President and the Vice-President are elected through the meeting of the Board of Executive Directors every two years and approved by the Board of Trustees.
b. The General Affairs Council members shall be appointed by the President.
c. The Auditors are elected by the Board of Trustees.
Article 14 (Terms of Office of Executive Officers)
a. The President and Vice President shall be in office for two years, and reappointment is not permitted.
b. The General Affairs Council members and Auditors shall be in office for two years.
c. An Executive Officer elected to fill a vacancy shall be in office for the remaining term of the predecessor.
Article 15 (Honorary President)
This Society may have an Honorary President, and from among those who have served as the President of this Society, s/he shall be appointed at the Board of Trustees Meeting and report to the General Meeting.
This Society shall have the following Executive Officers among the regular members.
a. President: 1 person
b. Vice President: Several persons
c. Executive Director: around 10 persons
d. General Affairs Director: 1 person
e. General Affairs Council: Several persons
f. Board of Trustees: around 60 persons
g. Auditors: 2 persons
h. Committee Chairs: Several persons
Article 12 (Duties of Executive Officers)
a. The President shall represent this Society, chair the General Meeting and Board of Trustees Meeting, and preside over various academic conferences.
b. The Vice President shall assist the President and act on behalf of the President in cases where the President is not available.
c. The Auditors shall audit the affairs and finances of this Society and report the result to the Board of Trustees.
Article 13 (Election of Executive Officers)
a. The President and the Vice-President are elected through the meeting of the Board of Executive Directors every two years and approved by the Board of Trustees.
b. The General Affairs Council members shall be appointed by the President.
c. The Auditors are elected by the Board of Trustees.
Article 14 (Terms of Office of Executive Officers)
a. The President and Vice President shall be in office for two years, and reappointment is not permitted.
b. The General Affairs Council members and Auditors shall be in office for two years.
c. An Executive Officer elected to fill a vacancy shall be in office for the remaining term of the predecessor.
Article 15 (Honorary President)
This Society may have an Honorary President, and from among those who have served as the President of this Society, s/he shall be appointed at the Board of Trustees Meeting and report to the General Meeting.
CHAPTER 4. ORGANIZATIONS
Article 16 (General Meeting)
a. The Regular General Meeting shall be convened by the President once a year, and the decisions and activities of the Board of Trustees and the Committee shall be reported.
b. Additional General Meetings shall be convened by the President when requested by a majority of the Board of Trustees.
c. The General Meeting shall have the attendance of at least the majority of registered regular members and be resolved with the consent of a majority of regular members present.
d. The Chair of the General Meeting is the President and has no voting rights. However, s/he shall have the casting vote in the event of a tie.
Article 17 (Board of Trustees)
a. This Society shall have a Board of Trustees to integrate resolutions from members on the overall operation of this Society.
b. Trustees are about 60 members selected by the presidency (President, Past President, Vice President, General Affairs Director, General Affairs Council) among the regular members, and executives become ex officio trustees.
c. Trustees shall be regular members with at least an assistant professorship at a university or ten years of medical experience, and the term of office shall be two years and may be reappointed.
d. The Board of Trustees holds a regular meeting once a year, and the President convenes and chairs the meeting.
e. Additional meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be convened when requested by at least one-third of the trustees registered or the President.
f. The Board of Trustees shall discuss and decide on matters concerning the deliberation on budget and settlement of account of this Society, the revision of the Bylaws, the establishment of subcommittees, and other affairs of this Society, which will be approved by the President and Vice President.
g. The Board of Trustees Meeting shall have the attendance of at least the majority of registered Trustees and be resolved with the consent of a majority of Trustees present.
h. The Chair of the Board of Trustees Meeting is the President, and the Chair has no voting rights. However, s/he shall have the casting vote in the event of a tie.
Article 18 (Board of Executive Directors)
a. The Board of Executive Directors shall be composed of ten members who have made significant contributions to the development of this Society, including the past President.
b. Executive Directors shall be approved by the Board of Trustees.
c. The Board of Executive Directors shall appoint the President and provide advice to the President on important matters, and the incumbent President may participate in the Board of Executive Directors Meeting and exercise voting rights.
d. The Board of Executive Directors may provide advice on the affairs of each committee.
Article 19 (Committees)
a. This Society may have academic, publication, insurance, training, public relations, information and communication, and international cooperation committees.
b. Each committee shall have a number of members, and the members shall be determined by the Chair.
c. The President may create additional temporary committees through the resolution of the Board of Executive Directors, if necessary.
Article 20 (Affairs of Committees)
To execute the resolution of the Committee, the Chair in charge shall be appointed to carry out the affairs.
Article 21 (Subcommittees)
Local Osteoporosis Subcommittees may be set up if necessary, and their operation shall be reported to the Board of Trustees.
Article 22 (General Meeting)
The Regular General Meeting is held during the academic conference.
a. The Regular General Meeting shall be convened by the President once a year, and the decisions and activities of the Board of Trustees and the Committee shall be reported.
b. Additional General Meetings shall be convened by the President when requested by a majority of the Board of Trustees.
c. The General Meeting shall have the attendance of at least the majority of registered regular members and be resolved with the consent of a majority of regular members present.
d. The Chair of the General Meeting is the President and has no voting rights. However, s/he shall have the casting vote in the event of a tie.
Article 17 (Board of Trustees)
a. This Society shall have a Board of Trustees to integrate resolutions from members on the overall operation of this Society.
b. Trustees are about 60 members selected by the presidency (President, Past President, Vice President, General Affairs Director, General Affairs Council) among the regular members, and executives become ex officio trustees.
c. Trustees shall be regular members with at least an assistant professorship at a university or ten years of medical experience, and the term of office shall be two years and may be reappointed.
d. The Board of Trustees holds a regular meeting once a year, and the President convenes and chairs the meeting.
e. Additional meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be convened when requested by at least one-third of the trustees registered or the President.
f. The Board of Trustees shall discuss and decide on matters concerning the deliberation on budget and settlement of account of this Society, the revision of the Bylaws, the establishment of subcommittees, and other affairs of this Society, which will be approved by the President and Vice President.
g. The Board of Trustees Meeting shall have the attendance of at least the majority of registered Trustees and be resolved with the consent of a majority of Trustees present.
h. The Chair of the Board of Trustees Meeting is the President, and the Chair has no voting rights. However, s/he shall have the casting vote in the event of a tie.
Article 18 (Board of Executive Directors)
a. The Board of Executive Directors shall be composed of ten members who have made significant contributions to the development of this Society, including the past President.
b. Executive Directors shall be approved by the Board of Trustees.
c. The Board of Executive Directors shall appoint the President and provide advice to the President on important matters, and the incumbent President may participate in the Board of Executive Directors Meeting and exercise voting rights.
d. The Board of Executive Directors may provide advice on the affairs of each committee.
Article 19 (Committees)
a. This Society may have academic, publication, insurance, training, public relations, information and communication, and international cooperation committees.
b. Each committee shall have a number of members, and the members shall be determined by the Chair.
c. The President may create additional temporary committees through the resolution of the Board of Executive Directors, if necessary.
Article 20 (Affairs of Committees)
To execute the resolution of the Committee, the Chair in charge shall be appointed to carry out the affairs.
Article 21 (Subcommittees)
Local Osteoporosis Subcommittees may be set up if necessary, and their operation shall be reported to the Board of Trustees.
Article 22 (General Meeting)
The Regular General Meeting is held during the academic conference.
CHAPTER 5. FINANCES
Article 23
This Society shall be financed by annual membership fees, lifetime membership fees, contributions, donations, etc., and admission fees and annual membership fees shall be determined by the Planning Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees.
Article 24
The fiscal year of this Society shall be from January 1 to December 31.
This Society shall be financed by annual membership fees, lifetime membership fees, contributions, donations, etc., and admission fees and annual membership fees shall be determined by the Planning Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees.
Article 24
The fiscal year of this Society shall be from January 1 to December 31.
CHAPTER 6. ADDENDA
Article 25
The President of this Society shall prepare a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, etc. within 100 days of the end of each fiscal year and undergo an audit process. Auditors report audit results to the Board of Trustees during the General Meeting.
Article 26
The Bylaws of this Society may be amended through a resolution of the Board of Trustees.
Article 27
The details not stipulated by these Bylaws shall follow general practice.
Article 28
These amended Bylaws shall take effect on July 15, 2022.
The President of this Society shall prepare a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, etc. within 100 days of the end of each fiscal year and undergo an audit process. Auditors report audit results to the Board of Trustees during the General Meeting.
Article 26
The Bylaws of this Society may be amended through a resolution of the Board of Trustees.
Article 27
The details not stipulated by these Bylaws shall follow general practice.
Article 28
These amended Bylaws shall take effect on July 15, 2022.