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Articles of Association of the Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention

· Adopted: November 7, 2007
· Amended: June 30, 2023
· Amended: June 5, 2024
· Amended: May 19, 2025

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1(Name)
The name of the society shall be the "Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention" (hereinafter referred to as "SGI").

Article 2 (Secretariat)
The secretariat of SGI shall be located in Seoul, South Korea. Branches or regional offices may be established upon resolution of the Board of Directors, if necessary.

Article 3 (Establishment and Operation of Branches)
The establishment and operations of branches shall comply with these bylaws. Branches shall operate independently, and specific operational details shall be stipulated in separate regulations.

Chapter 2 Purpose and Activities

Article 4 (Purpose)
SGI shall aim to promote research and information exchange among members in the field of gastrointestinal intervention, thereby contributing to medical advancement and public health improvement.

Article 5 (Activities) SGI shall undertake the following activities to achieve its purpose:

1. Hosting domestic and international scientific meetings and pre-conferences
2. Publishing official scientific journals and related publications on a regular basis
3. Conducting research and developing guidelines on gastrointestinal interventions
4. Promoting international collaboration with related societies
5. Managing the official website of SGI
6. Carrying out any other activities deemed necessary by SGI

Chapter 3 Members

Article 6 (Membership Categories and Qualifications)
Membership in SGI shall be open to individuals or organizations who support its mission, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. Membership types are as follows:

1. Ordinary Members: Physicians or scientists specializing in gastrointestinal interventions, agreeing to SGI's objectives and paying membership fees.
2. Associate Members: Interns, students, nurses, researchers, radiologic technologists, or others in related fields, who support SGI's goals and pay membership fees.
3. Special Members (International Members): Individuals or entities who significantly contribute to gastrointestinal intervention, endorse SGI’s objectives, and actively support SGI.
4. Honorary Members: Ordinary members aged 65 or older with at least 10 years of active participation. They are exempt from membership fees, including fees for scientific meetings.
5. Membership fees are substituted by registration fees paid at international meetings hosted or attended by SGI.

Article 7 (Membership Admission)
Applicants shall be required to satisfy the criteria in Article 6 and receive approval from the Board of Directors. Membership shall take effect upon payment of membership fees.

Article 8 (Membership Duties)
Members shall comply with SGI’s bylaws, pay registration fees for scientific meetings, and actively take part in SGI initiatives and activities aimed at achieving its purpose.

Article 9 (Membership Rights)

1. Ordinary members shall have voting rights, eligibility to receive SGI publications, documents, certificates, and participate in SGI activities. They shall be eligible to be elected as Directors or Auditors and shall exercise voting rights.

2. Other members may attend SGI-sponsored scientific meetings and receive SGI publications.

Article 10 (Awards and Disciplinary Actions)
Members may be awarded or disciplined by the resolution of the Board of Directors after internal deliberation.

Paragraph 1 (Awards)

Paragraph 2 (Disciplinary Action)

a. Failure to fulfill membership obligations for two consecutive years without justification (including unpaid fees for scientific meetings)
b. Acts contrary to the purpose of SGI, or acts that cause financial or reputational damage to SGI
c. Violations of medical ethics or conduct unbecoming of a member
d. Dismissal of a member by resolution of the Board of Directors

a. Warning and request for corrective action
b. Suspension of membership rights for up to two years
c. Expulsion

Article 11 (Withdrawal)
Members may voluntarily withdraw from SGI by submitting a notice of withdrawal.

Chapter 4 Officers and Directors

Article 12 (Officers and Directors)
SGI shall appoint the following directors

1. President: 1
2. Secretary General: 1
3. Vice Secretary General: 1
4. President-Elect: 1
5. Treasurer: 1
6. Auditor: 2
7. Committee Directors: 12
8. Members of Advisory Committee: several

Article 13 (Election of Officers and Directors)

Paragraph 1 (President and President-Elect)
The President-Elect shall become President with approval from the Board of Directors and Advisory Committee; the outgoing Secretary General shall assume the role of President-Elect.

Paragraph 2 (Secretary General)
The Vice Secretary General, elected by the Board of Directors, shall serve two years before becoming Secretary General, and subsequently President-Elect for two years.

Paragraph 3 (Treasurer and Auditors)
The President shall appoint the Treasurer and Auditors based on recommendations from the majority of the Board of Directors.

Paragraph 4 (Directors and Treasurer)
The President shall appoint Directors and the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Directors.

Article 14 (Terms and Duties)

Paragraph 1 (Terms)
1) Officers shall serve two-year terms and may be reappointed.
2) Vacancies shall be filled for the remaining term duration.
Paragraph 2 (Duties)
The roles of the officers and directors of SGI shall be as follows:
1) The President shall represent SGI, preside over the General Meeting and academic conferences, and manage society affairs.
2) The Secretary General shall manage the overall operations of SGI, coordinate among committees, and plan various projects. The Secretary General shall also act on behalf of the President in their absence.
3) The President-Elect shall attend meetings of the Board of Directors to ensure continuity of operations and shall succeed the Presidency at the end of the President’s term. In the event of a vacancy, the President-Elect shall act as President.
4) The Vice Secretary General shall assist the Secretary General and act on behalf of the Secretary General in their absence.
5) The Treasurer shall manage and oversee the finances and accounting of SGI.
6) The Auditors shall audit the affairs and finances of SGI and report to the General Meeting.
7) The Advisory Committee shall provide advice on the operation and activities of SGI.

Chapter 5 Meetings

Article 15 (General Meeting)

Paragraph 1. The General Meeting shall consist of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The President shall serve as the chairperson.

Paragraph 2. The AGM shall be held annually. An EGM may be convened by the President either upon the request of two-thirds of the ordinary members or by resolution of the Board of Directors.

Paragraph 3. The General Meeting shall be constituted by the ordinary members in attendance, and resolutions shall be adopted by a majority vote of those present. In case of a tie, the President shall cast the deciding vote.

Paragraph 4. The following matters, as resolved by the Board of Directors, shall be reported to the General Meeting:
1) Amendments to the Articles of Association
2) Annual budget, financial statements, and approval of annual activities
3) Appointment and dismissal of officers and directors
4) Regulations concerning the rights and duties of members
5) Other matters submitted by the Board of Directors
6) Any other significant matters

Article 16 (Board of Directors)

Paragraph 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of the directors stipulated in Article 12. Meetings shall be categorized as Regular or Extraordinary and chaired by the President.

Paragraph 2. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at least six times per year. Extraordinary meetings of the Board of Directors shall be called by the President upon request of the majority of directors or at the discretion of the President.

Paragraph 3. The Board of Directors shall achieve quorum with the attendance of a majority of directors. Resolutions shall pass by a majority vote of those present. The President shall cast a deciding vote in case of a tie. For major decisions such as amendments to the Articles or disciplinary actions, a two-thirds majority of directors present is required.

Paragraph 4. The Board of Directors shall resolve the following matters:
1) Election and replacement of directors
2) Organization of committees
3) Review of budgets, settlements, and membership fees
4) Adoption and amendment of regulations
5) Initiatives and projects of SGI
6) Review of membership qualifications
7) Convocation of the General Meeting for special members (including international members)
8) Other important matters of SGI

Article 17 (Committees)
SGI shall establish committees to execute resolutions of the Board of Directors. The committee chair shall convene meetings, prepare and submit minutes to the Board of Directors, and, when necessary, report results directly. The committees include:

1. Organizing Committee: Oversees overall matters related to the organization of the SGI’s international scientific meetings.
2. Scientific Program Committee: Plans and manages scientific meetings and pre-conferences
3. Editorial Committee: Publishes the SGI journal and related publications.
4. Publicity Committee: Collects and disseminates medical information, and manages external publicity activities related to SGI scientific meetings
5. Liaison Committee: Develops strategies to increase international participation and maintains relationships with international members.
6. Research Ethics Committee: Reviews, prevents, and addresses research misconduct; ensures adherence to publication ethics for journal submissions.

Article 18 (Resolution and Effectiveness)
Committee resolutions shall require attendance by more than half of the committee members and approval by the majority present. Decisions related to Article 13 must also receive final approval by a majority of ordinary members attending the General Meeting; otherwise, they shall be invalidated.

Section 6 Finance and Accounting

Article 19(Finance)

Paragraph 1. SGI’s revenue shall be derived from the following sources. The amount of membership fees shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
1) Membership fees (registration fees for scientific meetings)
2) Donations and sponsorships
3) Grants and other income

Paragraph 2. Annual income and expenditure statements shall undergo auditing by the Auditors, followed by review and approval by the Board of Directors. The audited financial reports shall be presented at the General Meeting. The fiscal year shall follow standard practice.

Paragraph 3. SGI’s finances shall be managed independently, and no portion of its profits shall be distributed to its members.

Article 20(Fiscal Year)

1. The fiscal year of SGI shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31 of each year.

2. Financial statements shall be reviewed by the Organizing Committee and reported to the General Meeting by the Treasurer.

Chapter 7 Supplementary Provisions

Article 21 (Amendment of Articles)
Amendments to the Articles shall take effect upon resolution of the Board of Directors.

제 22 조 (기타)

1. SGI 회칙에 규정되지 않은 사항은 일반적인 관행에 따라 결정된다.

2. 본 회칙은 통과일로부터 즉시 발효 시행한다.

Article 22 (Miscellaneous)

1. Matters not specified in these Articles shall be determined in accordance with general practice.
2. These Articles shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

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