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1.1 The association is named as ASIAN SOCIETY FOR PIGMENT CELL RESEARCH (ASPCR).

1.2 The purposes of the Organization shall be, but are not limited to, the following:

a. promote and encourage the exchange of information and collaboration between scientists/clinicians from Asia who are involved in basic and clinical research on the pigmentary and related systems including disorders such as vitiligo, melanoma, albinism, etc.

b. arrange scientific meetings on problems concerning the biology of   both normal and neoplastic pigment cells annually
c. To encourage the exchange and dissemination of information regarding all aspects of pigmentation;

d. To promote scientific interchange between members of this Organization and other regional and international pigment cell societies; and

e. To provide consultation to the public on relevant issues of national and international importance

4.1 The General Assembly shall normally be called by the President on the occasion of the Annual Scientific Meetings. Notification of the Scientific Meeting shall constitute an invitation to Members to attend the General Assembly.

4.2 The Agenda of the General Assembly shall include :

a) The Secretary’s Report
b) The Treasurer’s Report
c) Election of Officers
d) Election of other Council members

7.1 The Society is not organised for profit, and no part of the net earnings of the Society shall inure to the benefit of any member. In the event of the dissolution of the Society or liquidation of the assets of the Society, whether voluntary or involuntary, no member shall be entitled to any distribution or division of the Society’s property or the proceeds thereof, and the balance of all money, assets, and other property of the Society, after the payment of all debts and obligations, shall be transferred to such organisation or organisations organised and operated exclusively for scientific, social and cultural purposes.

2.1 The Society shall consist of Members and Honorary Members.

2.2 Eligibility Scientists and clinicians who have a strong interest in the broad topic of pigment cells or pigmentation shall be eligible for general membership.

2.3 Membership dues: Annual fee shall be determined by the Council and confirmed by the General Assembly subject to the provisions of Article 5. Annual dues are payable on 1 January.

2.4 Members in arrears of the annual subscription by more than 12 months shall be deemed to have resigned and shall not have the rights of Members. They may be reinstated on payment of their dues. Members in good standing shall have the right to vote, to hold office, to present or sponsor papers at meetings, and to receive any publication published by the Society.

2.5 Distinguished scientists who have contributed to advances of knowledge in the fields covered by the Society may be elected Honorary Members on nomination by the Council and announced at a General Assembly of the Society. They shall not pay subscriptions.

5.1 The level of the Society’s subscriptions shall be determined by the Council.

5.2 The funds of the Society shall be under the control of the Council, who shall have the power to expend the funds as they think fit to promote the objectives of the Society. The financial affairs of the Society shall be conducted on the basis of the calendar year.

5.3 The Treasurer shall submit a financial report to the Council.

5.4 An internal auditor of the accounts may be appointed by the Council.

8.1 Proposed amendments to the Constitution may be acted upon at the General Assembly of the Society provided that each proposal is endorsed in writing by at least 3 members and placed in the hands of the President not less than 3 months before the meeting.

8.2 Amendments should be circulated to the members at least 1 month before the Assembly. The adoption of the amendment of the Constitution shall be by the majority of the General Assembly.