I. General Provisions

ARTICLE 1. Name
The name of this Association is The Advanced Vascular and Endovascular Connect – AVEC (in the text below referred to as the Association).

ARTICLE 2. Office
The Association seat is where the President resides.

II. Objectives and Works

ARTICLE 3. Objectives
The objectives of the Association shall be to stimulate the development of the study of vascular surgery and to be a strong connection for its members in all areas of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.

ARTICLE 4. Works
In the realization of its objectives, the Association particularly will:

1) Organize the international scientific congresses and conferences as well as regional symposia within the field of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.
2) Exchange and share the knowledge of the vascular diseases.
3) Cooperate with related and other associations, societies, organizations, and institutions.
4) Bring out publications from scientific meetings and help publication of other scholarly works.
5) Promote the relationship of its members and advocate for its members in all areas of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.
6) Enhance the further development of knowledge of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.

III. Membership

ARTICLE 5. Categories and Eligibility
Membership in the Association shall consist of individuals who show an active interest in the field of vascular disease. There shall be three (3) categories of membership: Active, Associate, and Affiliate.

1) Active Membership: Active members must have demonstrated knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and management of vascular disorders and be approved by the Executive Board. To remain the Active Membership, all members must be current on their dues payment and must abide by the rules and regulations set forth in these Bylaws.
2) Associate Membership: Associate members must have agreed on the Association’s objectives and be approved by the Executive Board.
3) Affiliate Membership: Affiliate members must have agreed on the Association’s objectives and be approved by the Executive Board as an individuals, foundations, or industries.

ARTICLE 6. Privileges of Active Membership
Active Members shall have such rights and obligations as may be approved by the Executive Board, including voting and serving on committees.

ARTICLE 7. Exclusion of Membership
The Executive Board may exclude members who have violated the STATUTE of the Association.

IV. Executive Board

ARTICLE 8. Organization
The Executive Board shall be the governing body of the Association and shall have full authority to manage and act on all affairs of the Association. The Executive Board of the Association are the President, Scientific Committee, Publication Committee, and the Auditing Commission.

1) President: one person
2) The Auditing Commission: one person
3) Scientific Committee: Around 5 persons including the chair of committee
4) Publication Committee: Around 10 persons including the chair of committee

ARTICLE 9. Responsibilities of the Executive Board
The Executive Board of the Association have the following responsibilities.

1) President: The President of the Association shall act as the principal officer of the Association and shall work closely with the Executive Board.
2) The Auditing Commission: The Auditing Commission checks the finances of the Association and at least once a year submits a report thereof to the Association.
3) Scientific Committee: The Scientific Committee shall be responsible for organizing the international scientific congresses and conferences as well as regional symposia within the field of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.
4) Publication Committee: The Publication Committee shall be responsible for bring out publications from scientific meetings and help publication of other scholarly works.

ARTICLE 10. Term of the Executive Board
1) President: The term of the President shall be two (2) years renewable.
2) The Auditing Commission: The term of the Auditing Commission shall be two (2) years renewable.
3) Scientific Committee: The term of the Scientific Committee shall be two (2) years renewable.
4) Publication Committee: The term of the Publication Committee shall be two (2) years renewable.

V. General Assembly

ARTICLE 11. Summon the General Assembly
The President shall hold a General Assembly at least once a year or more often if so voted by one-fifth of the Active members.

ARTICLE 12. Realization of the General Assembly
At least fifty (50) Active members in good standing present in person shall constitute a quorum at a General Assembly.

ARTICLE 13. Decisions of the General Assembly
The following issues shall be decided at the General Assembly.
1) Nomination and exclusion of the Executive Board
2) Update the STATUTE
3) Approval of revenues and auditing

VI. Finances

ARTICLE 14. Revenues
The revenues of the Association are an application fee for the membership, annual dues of the members, exhibition cost, and other incomes.

ARTICLE 15. Term of Auditing
The term of Auditing is from January 1st to December 31th every years.

ARTICLE 16. Auditing
All revenues and auditing shall be reported at the General Assembly.

VII. Final Provisions

ARTICLE 17. English Name
The English name of this Association is The Advanced Vascular and Endovascular Connect (AVEC).

ARTICLE 18. Application
This Statute will be applied since January 11th, 2016 after approval of the General Assembly.