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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PERITONEAL DIALYSIS


Constitution and By-Laws (amended June 28, 2001)


Constitution:


Article I. Name:

The name of this organisation is the INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

 

Article II. Purpose:

The purpose of this Society will be to advance knowledge of peritoneal dialysis and to promote advancement of such knowledge through international scientific meetings and scientific publications. The Society is organised exclusively for educational and scientific purposes.

 

Article III. Address:

The official address of this organisation will be that of the Treasurer of the Society.

 

Article IV. Restrictions:

No part of the net earnings of the Society shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, officers or other private persons, except that the Society may reimburse reasonable services rendered and make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article II above.

No substantial part of the activities of the Society shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation and the Society shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any potential campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

Notwithstanding any other prevision of these articles, the society shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on.

(a) by an organisation exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or

(b) by an organisation, contributions to which are deducible under Section (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

 

Article V. Dissolution:

Upon dissolution of the Society, the Officers and Councillors shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the organisation, dispose of all of the assets of the Society exclusively for the purposes of the Society in such manner, or to such organisations (organised and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes as at the time shall qualify as an exempt organisations) under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provisions of any United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Officers and Councillors shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the County in which the principal office of the Society is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organisation(s) as said Court shall determine, which are organised and operated exclusively for such purposes.


By-law:


ARTICLE 1. Membership

Section 1. members:
The Society will consist of active members and institutional members and honorary members and corporate members. The institutional member shall consist of a principal member and up to nine nominated members from the same institute from a list of countries to be decided by the Council.

Section 2. Qualifications for Membership:
Membership in the Society will be open to qualified scientific workers in the field of peritoneal dialysis. Candidates for membership must apply on forms supplied by the Secretary or Treasurer and present evidence of eligibility including one or more of the following criteria.
a. Publication of one or more creditable works in the area of peritoneal dialysis.
b. University degree in medicine or related sciences.
c. Extensive clinical experience in the field of peritoneal dialysis.

Section 3: Election to Membership:
Candidates for membership shall be approved by the Council with the benefit of recommendations by the membership committee. There shall be no limit to the number of members.

Section 4: Privileges of Membership:
Members of the Society have a right to participate in the General Assembly of the Society by voice and vote, shall receive official publications of the Society and are eligible for election to Office or to the Council of the Society. These privileges will not apply to nominated institutional members and corporate members, whose relationship and privileges will be determined by Officers and Council in liaison with the Corporate Members.

Section 5. Termination of Membership:
Members may voluntarily withdraw from the Society by notifying the Secretary or Treasurer in writing. The Council may revoke the membership of any member who fails to pay his dues for two consecutive years.

ARTICLE II. Officers and Councillors

Section 1.
The Officers of the Society shall consist of a President, President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer. The term of the Officers shall be for two years. The Treasurer may be re-elected. The Treasurer shall be domiciled in the United States of America to facilitate compliance with rules governing the tax exempt status of the Society.

Section 2.
Council. The Council consists of the officers and ten elected members. At least two members shall be from each of the continents of America (North and South), Europe and Asia/Oceania and one from Africa/Middle East. At least one council member shall be a nurse. The terms of office of the Council members shall be for four years.

Section 3.
Officers and councillors shall be elected by the General Assembly and shall assume office at the termination of the assembly. On behalf of the Council a nominating committee shall submit a list of candidates to the membership in writing, at least 180 days before the general assembly. Any member may then within 60 days submit to the Secretary/Treasurer alternative nominees with a written brief resume of qualifications and verification of willingness to serve. At least 60 days before the general assembly, a final written list of the nominees will be sent to the membership. The Council may fill any interim vacancy in its membership. It shall be the duty of the Council to supervise the affairs of the Society under the leadership of the officers. The Council shall meet at least annually as directed by the President. A quorum shall consist of not less than fifty percent of the officers and councillors.

Section 4.
Official functions. Scientific meetings and publications of official functions of this Society must have prior endorsement of planning including budgetary approval and annual review. The Society may endorse other pertinent symposia and publications without accepting financial or other responsibilities

ARTICLE III. Dues.

The annual assessment on members shall be determined by the Council and shall be due in advance on January 1.

ARTICLE IV. Meetings.

Section 1.
The Society will hold scientific meetings for presentation and discussions of papers by members and their guests at a time and place to be decided by the Council.

Section 2.
The scientific meeting shall be under the direction of a President of the Congress who will arrange the meeting with the advice of the Council. The Congress President shall be an ex-officio member of the Council.

Section 3.
The business meeting of the General Assembly shall be held in conjunction with the scientific meeting. Interim business matters shall be conducted by the Council or if they deem necessary, by mail.

ARTICLE V. General

Section 1. Amendments.
Amendments to the By-Laws must be proposed to the Council in writing by five members. Such amendments must be circulated to the members at least 60 days prior to the subsequent business meeting of the assembly at which time action must be taken. Adoption of an amendment will require a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members present.

Section 2. Quorum.
The quorum required at all business meetings shall not be less than ten percent of the membership.

Section 3. Committees.
The President shall appoint committees as deemed necessary to conduct the business of the Society. Committee Chairmen, past presidents, the Congress President, and the editor of the official Society Publications shall be ex-officio members of the Council without vote.

Section 4. Founding Members.
The founding members have been drawn from the Executive Committees and Program Committees of the fist three Symposia of the International Peritoneal Dialysis Organisation. The founding members shall select the initial officers and councillors and stipulate the term of office of each until the By-Laws become operative.

Section 5. Dissolution.
In the event that dissolution of the Society is decided by the membership, the Council will decide on liquidation of funds by donation to charitable foundation(s) supporting kidney disease research.


Mission Statement


 The ISPD’s Mission is two-fold: to serve and satisfy the needs of the members of the society and to promote and advance the knowledge of the therapy of peritoneal dialysis throughout the world.  The main objective of ISPD is to disseminate, on an international basis, the most up-to-date information and advances in peritoneal dialysis technology and clinical applications to improve the well-being of patients
 

1. The ISPD also promotes research into basic and clinical aspects of peritoneal dialysis therapy and how new findings can be applied to better patient care as part of an overall renal replacement program.

2. The ISPD will work to fulfill these aims by:

i.    organizing and holding its congress every three years, with the site of the ISPD meeting rotating on a geographical basis to all regions of the world;

ii.  publishing its official journal, Peritoneal Dialysis International, its premier means of dissemination of scientific knowledge and advances;

iii. sponsoring and supporting peritoneal dialysis symposia, both regionally and internationally;

iv. establishing international education programs for individuals involved in peritoneal dialysis technology in conjunction with other national and international renal and dialysis organizations (the internet will be an important vehicle for dissemination of information.);

v.  establishing safety, quality and efficacy guidelines for various peritoneal dialysis technologies and treatments; and

vi. promoting education and training opportunities among its members and others in the dialysis community by offering student travel grants and scholarships.

3. Members of the Society will have easier and ready access to the above activities, which will not be restricted to members only.

4. The ISPD will work with industry involved in peritoneal dialysis therapy, with the aims of promoting the therapy, disseminating information, and sponsoring symposia and meetings.

5. To conduct its affairs, members will elect a council under a President.  Those elected will prioritize the activities of the society and handle its financial and legal affairs.