Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nefrología e Hipertensión - Status SLANH

Article 1	Name and Address The organization is called "Latin American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension, Civil Association" (hereinafter referred SLANH) and will address the country residence of the President of the Company.
Article 2	Objectives 2.1 together all nephrology societies (or individuals who practice this specialty) in Latin America and those of Latin American nephrologists abroad grouped or not a specific company. 2.2 Contributions in the dissemination of knowledge in nephrology and hypertension through conferences, meetings, publications, etc. 2.3 Encourage the formation of collaborative study groups among nephrology centers. 2.4 Promote and direct the training of American nephrologists and develop continuing medical education activities. 2.5 Promote and guide the training of paramedical personnel in activities related to Latin American nephrology and hypertension. 2.6 Establish relationship with the International Society of Nephrology and other scientific societies. 2.7 Include within its ranks companies, associations, groups related to Nephrology and Hypertension in Latin America.
Article 3	Members The SLANH have the following categories of membership: · 3.1.1 Founding Members · 3.1.2 Active Members · 3.1.3 Associate Members · 3.1.4 Corresponding Members · 3.1.5 Honorary Members · 3.1.6 Meritorious Members 3.1.1Miembros Founders: Founding members are the people who signed the constituent documents of the Latin American business in meetings conducted in Córdoba, Argentina, in 1970 and in Mexico City in 1972, and whose names appear in records. 3.1.2 Active Members: Be active, any medical or scientific nephrologist who has shown interest in the specialty of nephrology, and who resides in one of the regions SLANH, regardless of their affiliation to specific companies. If not a member of the National Society of Nephrology (associate member), your application must be accompanied by your resume and cover letter to two active members of SLANH and its incorporation is the decision of the Directive. Only active members may hold SLANH leadership positions in the Board, Council and / or support committees, which should prove to length of at least a year but have been associate members, and be current on their membership fees 3.1.3 Associate Members: Associate Members shall be active members or holders of the National Society of Nephrology recognized by the SLANH. For leadership roles in board or committee SLANH support should be incorporated as active members. 3.1.4 Corresponding Members: Be members for those nephrologists who reside in Latin America, with the exception of American nephrologists in the U.S. and Canada. Corresponding members have all the benefits of active members, but can not play positions in SLANH 3.1.5 Honorary Members Honorary Members are individuals who have contributed exceptional merit to the knowledge of nephrology. Must be nominated by two active members of the SLANH and acceptance will be decided by the Executive Committee SLANH. 3.1.6 Meritorious Member: Benefactor members are individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations that contribute financially on a regular basis with an amount set by the Board of SLANH. · 3.2. Societies: 3.2.1 Member Societies: National Societies are Nephrology SLANH represented at the time of the enactment of these statutes. Member Societies will be represented in the Council by its President or his representative. To be eligible to vote in the Council, must be current in their dues. 3.2.2 Affiliated Companies: Are the scientific societies in the area of nephrology and related sciences. The Society member will not have representation on the Board of SLANH. The admission of affiliated companies shall obey the following criteria: a) establish an operating time exceeding three years. b) maintain its national character and personality of your country. c) have scientific and academic activities (courses, programs, conferences, etc.). for a minimum of three years in his country.
Article 4	Authorities 4.1 The Authority shall consist of a council and a directive. 4.1.1 The Council shall consist of the Directive, the Board of National Societies represented in the SLAHN (Presidents of them or their designated representatives) and the Regional Advisers 4.1.2 The Directors shall consist of the President, the President, the President Elect, four Vice-Presidents, a Secretary-Treasurer and Editor of Nephrology Latin, the official publication of the SLANH. 4.1.3 The Vice-Presidents representing the following regions: Region 1 (South): Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, Region 2: Brazil, Region 3 (Andina): Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, and Region 4 (Central America, Caribbean and North): Central America, Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. and Latin American and Canada. 4.2 The Board Members will remain in their posts two years. To enforce such term, the President Elect will fill the position of President. 4.2.1 Latin American Nephrology Editor shall hold office for two terms. At the end of its mandate, the Council will elect a new Editor. 4.3 The Directors representing the National Society of Nephrology (President or representative) will have a similar mandate to the members of the Board. Represent their country in the written description SLANH by Society of Nephrology in each country. 4.4 In the event that a director who represents the National Society of Nephrology, is elected to office for the Bureau, the National Society, to which he belongs, shall appoint a new Director. 4.5 The Regional Directors will be proposed to the Directive by the Nominating Committee, and shall hold office for four years (two terms). In the first year of operation of these Bylaws, the Nominating Committee will select up to four (4) new members, and so on (four years) to complete sixteen (16) Regional Directors. At the end of the fourth year, will renew the four Regional Directors appointed the first year and so on. Regional Directors shall be selected by their leadership locally, regionally and internationally for his scientific contributions and promotion in Latin America. Must have communication facilities to enable them to better integration. Regional Directors shall be active members of the SLANH and possibly represent different countries and regions can not be more than one Councillor for country except Brazil which may elect two directors. 4.6 The members of the Board, except the Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected by the Council, by majority vote. 4.7 The Secretary-Treasurer shall be appointed by the President of the SLANH. 4.7.1 The Secretary-Treasurer of the SLANH will be held in the country the President of the SLANH. SLANH funds will be deposited in the country that the Board considers appropriate for finance and business of the SLANH. 4.8 may be proposed to the Board, Members or Founders Asset SLANH. 4.9 The Company shall have a Nominating Committee which shall consist of five (5) members who shall serve for a period (two years). Three (3) of these belong to Ex-Presidents of the SLANH, except the immediate past President, and two (2) members shall be appointed by the President of the SLANH among the active members who have no position within the SLANH . The Chair of the Nominating Committee shall exercise the Ex-President's oldest SLANH. 4.9.1 The functions of the Nominating Committee to propose to the President of the Council SLANH and three candidates for each position to be renewed on the board or to elect a new Latin American Editor of Nephrology. These shortlists will be selected by at least four months prior to the completion of the Latin American Congress of Nephrology and Hypertension following to make the President to inform the National Societies. Also be a function of the Nominating Committee the direct appointment of Regional Directors. 4.10 The new officers take office at the end of the Assembly of the League.
Article 5	The obligations of Council Members of the Council constitute SLANH government. 5.1 Will all executive functions are common to a scientific society, to carry out the objectives of the Company in relation to: a) Amendment of the Statute of the SLANH. b) Election of new officers of the Board and the Editor of Nephrology in Latin America. c) Election of the venue for the next Latin American Congress of Nephrology. d) Establishment of the general policy of the Company to meet the objectives. e) Approve the Management Board. f) approve the dissolution of the Company. 5.2 The decisions are taken by simple majority, provided that a quorum of half plus one members of the Council, except for amendments to the Statutes or dissolution of the Company, which require a 2 / 3 of the votes Total Council. 5.3 The President shall seek the written vote of the members of the Council, in emergency conditions considered, incorporating the vote by fax or email.
Article 6	Obligations of the Board The directive is responsible for the management of the Company and implementation of the policy determined by the Council. Decisions are taken by simple majority vote. In case of tie the President shall give the deciding vote. 6.1 During each Congress, the Council meeting will be drawn between the elected Vice President who will replace in case of resignation, disability or death. 6.2 The Secretary-Treasurer shall inform the Council of the minutes and reports of the Company. 6.3 The President shall have final responsibility for the management of the Company will be your representative and will hold the Presidency of the Council.
Article 7	Latin American Congress of Nephrology and Hypertension 7.1 These will be held every three years or as often as the Council decides SLANH. The conference organizers will be the responsibility of the Organizing Committee. 7.2 Within the Organizing Committee shall include the Director of the host country in the Council of the SLANH and another member who is appointed by the President of the SLANH. 7.3 The loan funds that SLANH giving the local organizing committee for the initial organization of the Congress must be returned to SLANH free of interest within a period not exceeding four months of the conclusion of the Congress. 7.4 The fifty percent (50%) of net profits of Congress, or the amount determined by the Council, will be distributed to the SLANH by the Organizing Committee within a period not exceeding four months from the end of the Congress.
Article 8	Official Publication SLANH 8.1 It will be the official publication of the Journal SLANH Nefrología Latinoamericana. 8.2 The Editor of Latin American Nephrology be a member of the Board with voice but no vote and shall hold office for two terms. Must submit an annual report to the Board and the Council of the SLANH and a report to the Assembly in every Latin American Congress of Nephrology and Hypertension. 8.3 The Editor shall be responsible for the organization of the Journal of the negotiations with the company that publishes the magazine, its content and maintain a high level of medical and scientific. Will be assisted by associate editors and consultants and an Editorial Board in which they will be adequately represented in all member countries SLANH and the different disciplines that relate to nephrology. Editor is the responsibility of appointing members of the Editorial Board in consultation with the Associate Editors and Consultants. Editorial Committee members shall hold office for a period and may be reappointed.
Article 9	Heritage of SLANH 9.1 The SLANH Funds will be from: a) The annual fees paid by the recognized National Societies; b) Annual fees paid by direct partners; c) The fees collected from the Partners Benefactors; d) The funds obtained from donations, grants, bequests, etc., received from individuals and / or legal; e) Funds from the inscriptions in Latin American Congresses, and / or other scientific events organized by the SLANH, or profits from publications or services rendered by. 9.2 The amount or percentage-points mentioned above are given in each case by the Council.
Article 10	Official Language The SLANH official languages are Spanish and Portuguese.
Article 11	General Provisions and Transitory 11.1 The Dr. Abelardo Buch López elected Honorary President in the V Latin American Congress, replacing Dr. Victor R. Miatello, serve on the Council permanently. 11.2 The means incorporated in the present Statutes, the Nominating Committee of the SLANH indicated at the end and which shall govern the said Committee. 11.3 These Regulations shall come into force from the date of approval by the Council at its business meeting and ratified by the General Assembly of the SLANH the April 14, 2002, in San Jose, Costa Rica.