한국우병학회

About the KABSociety Rules: Here is a brief guide to the information of The Korean Association for Buiatrics.

The Bylaws of the Korean Association for Buiatrics: May 31, 1996 Enacted / May 21, 1999 Revised / May 16, 2006 Revised / May 01, 2007 Revised / June 02, 2020 Revised / June 25, 2024 Revised

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Name) The association shall be named the Korean Association for Buiatrics (KAB). It is the Korean branch of the World Association for Buiatrics (WAB).
Article 2 (Office) The association’s office shall be located where the Executive Vice President resides.

Chapter 2 Purpose and Activities

Article 3 (Purpose) The purpose of the association is to contribute to the development of buiatrics and related industries through academic research and knowledge exchange on bovine diseases, and to foster camaraderie among its members.
Article 4 (Activities) To achieve its purpose, the association shall undertake the following activities:

1. Annual conference and academic lectures
2. Publication of academic journals (The Korean Journal for Buiatrics) and books
3. Academic exchange with the World Association for Buiatrics
4. Other activities necessary for the development of buiatrics

Chapter 3 Membership

Article 5 (Composition of Members) Membership shall consist of Regular Members, Honorary Members, and Supporting (Corporate) Members.
Article 6 (Eligibility) Regular Members shall be veterinarians engaged in bovine medical treatment, academic researchers, educators, and professionals in related fields. Honorary Members are individuals who have significantly contributed to the association or the advancement of buiatrics, as nominated by the Board of Directors. Supporting Members are individuals or organizations supporting the association’s objectives and paying the supporting membership fee.
Article 7 (Obligations of Members) Regular Members and Supporting Members are obligated to pay membership fees and comply with the rules and resolutions of the association.
Article 8 (Loss of Membership) Members who damage the association’s reputation or fail to pay membership fees shall lose their membership rights until the dues are settled.

Chapter 4 Officers

Article 9 (Composition of Officers) The association shall have the following officers:1 President, 2 Vice Presidents (including the Executive Vice President), 1 General Secretary, Several Directors, 2 Auditors, Several Committee Chairs and Members for Academic and Educational Affairs.
Article 10 (Election of Officers) The Vice President shall succeed the President. The Vice President shall be elected by the Board of Directors before the General Assembly. Directors and Auditors shall be elected at the General Assembly. Committee Chairs and Members shall be appointed by the President.
Article 11 (Term of Officers) The term of President and Vice President shall be one year, without reappointment. The Executive Vice President, General Secretary, Chair of the Academic Committee, and Chair of the Education Committee shall have no term limits. Other officers shall serve for two years.
Article 12 (Duties of Officers)

1. The President represents the association and presides over the General Assembly and Board of Directors.
2. The Vice President assists the President and act on their behalf in their absence.
3. The Executive Vice President manages the association’s overall operations.
4. The General Secretary assists the Executive Vice President.
5. The Chair of the Academic Committee handles academic publications and events.
6. The Chair of the Education Committee manages the sharing of current information and clinical education.
7. Auditors audit the association’s assets and operations, reporting results to the General Assembly.

Article 13 (Advisors) Advisors may be appointed to the association. Advisors are individuals who have contributed to the association’s development and are nominated by the Board of Directors and approved at the General Assembly.
Article 14 (Honorary President) The association may have an Honorary President without term limits. Honorary Presidents are individuals who have contributed to the association’s development and are nominated by the Board of Directors and approved at the General Assembly. They advise the President on external affairs.
Article 15 (Staff) The association may hire administrative staff to manage its affairs.

Chapter 5 Meetings

Article 16 (General Assembly) The association shall hold Regular and Extraordinary General Assemblies. Regular General Assemblies shall convene within six months of the fiscal year-end. Extraordinary General Assemblies may be convened by the President upon the Board of Directors’ resolution.
Article 17 (Quorum of the General Assembly) The General Assembly shall be valid with the attendance of Regular Members, and resolutions shall be passed by a majority of those present.
Article 18 (Resolutions of the General Assembly) The General Assembly shall deliberate and resolve the following:

1. Enactment and amendment of the Bylaws and Regulations
2. Business plans, budgets, and financial statements
3. Election of the Officers
4. Acquisition and disposal of assets
5. Other necessary matters

Article 19 (Board of Directors) The Board of Directors shall consist of the Officers and Directors. It shall convene at the request of the President or one-third of the Directors. A quorum is established with the majority of the Board of Directors present. The Board of Directors is responsible for deciding on the following matters:

1. Election of Vice Presidents
2. Membership fees and financial operations
3. Agenda for the General Assembly
4. Academic conferences and lectures

Article 20 (Academic Committee) The Academic Committee shall participate in the planning and execution of all aspects of academic events.
Article 21 (Education Committee) The Education Committee shall manage information sharing and clinical education for members.

Chapter 6 Finance

Article 22 (Financial Resources) The association’s financial resources shall consist of initiation fee, annual dues, supporting membership fees, group membership fees, subsidies, and other income.
Article 23 (Fiscal Year) The fiscal year of the association shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31.

Supplementary Provisions

Article 1 (Miscellaneous) Matters not specified in the Bylaws shall follow customary practices.
Article 2 (Promulgation) This Bylaws shall be effective from May 31, 1996.
Article 3 (Promulgation) This Bylaws shall be effective from May 16, 2006.
Article 4 (Promulgation) This Bylaws shall be effective from May 01, 2007.
Article 5 (Promulgation) This Bylaws shall be effective from June 02, 2020.
Article 6 (Promulgation) This Bylaws shall be effective from June 25, 2024.