The rules of a society

THE ASIA-PACIFIC ENDOCRINE CONFERENCE (APEC) SOCIETY OBJECTIVES:

1.      To promote research related to endocrinology.
2.      To provide an international venue for junior* researchers to present their findings in English.
3.      To provide an international senior researchers to present their achievements and implications.
4.      To provide a venue for researchers in endocrinology from Asia-Pacific countries to meet, share and develop collaborative endeavors.

*Those who have graduated from medical school in the last decade.

REGULATIONS:
1.      There are no specific requirements to qualify for membership into the Society.
2.      The Society’s Board shall consist of a Chair, Directors, Standing Directors and a General Secretary.
3.      The Chair, Directors, Standing Directors and General Secretary shall be elected by the members of the Board.

OPERATION OF THE SOCIETY:
   The conduct of the Society shall be determined at the Board meetings convened by the Chair.

APEC:
   The conference shall be held in Asia-Pacific countries other than Japan during those which conflict with similar meetings in Japan.
However, if international conditions indicate that it will be difficult to hold the conference in a country other than Japan, then the conference may be held in Japan.