Indian Academy of Neurosciences
C/o. CSIR - Indian Institute of Toxicology Research
(Formerly, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre)
Post Box No. 80, Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Lucknow - 226 001, lndia
Registration No. 70106
3.
Aims and Objectives:
(a)
To promote Science and Technology in all areas of Neuroscience and undertake scientific work of national and International importance.
(b)
To organize meetings, conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops and hold discussions on problems related to neurosciences.
(c)
To promote scientific and technological research in neuroscience on subjects of national priority.
(d)
To promote scientific knowledge and awareness in students and public in general about functioning of brain.
(e)
To cooperate with other organizations in India and abroad having similar objectives and to appoint representatives of the Academy to act on these bodies.
(f)
To publish journals, proceedings, monographs and memoirs etc to promote the objectives of the Academy
(g)
To secure and manage funds and endowments for the promotion of science and technology in any area of neurosciences
(h)
To perform all other acts, matters and things that may be necessary or may assist in fulfillment of the above objectives
(i)
To open Chapters of the Academy in cities with required number of Neuroscientists
4.
Constitution:
The Academy shall consist of Members, Fellows and Honorary Fellows.
Members:
A.
Persons possessing following minimum qualifications may be enrolled as members of the Academy
Ph.D./M.Phil./M.Sc. degree in life, pharmaceutical, physical and social sciences or humanities with 2 years research or teaching experience in a recognized institution in any area of neuroscience.
M.B.B.S., B.V.Sc, & A.H. or B.Sc. (Engg.), B.Tech., M.Tech and M.Sc./ M.Phil (Neuroscience).
B.
Nomination for Membership
Nomination for membership should be made by 2 Members / Fellows of the Academy on forms obtainable from the website (www.neuroscienceacademy.org.in) or Secretary HQ. The nomination, which shall be received by the General Secretary and approved by the Executive Committee of the Academy the names will be approved at the next meeting of the General Body of the Academy. The membership will start from the date of approval by Executive committee. The members would be entitled to write MIANS after their names.
C.
Membership fee:
Each member shall pay one time subscription and the amount shall be determined by the Academy from time to time. The present subscription is Rs. 1000/-
D.
Fellowship:
(a)
Fellow:
A Member of the Academy with at least 10 years of research experience in any field of Neurosciences
Two Fellows of the Academy should propose the name and fill up the details on the specific format. All nominations recieved by Secretary HQ will be considered by the Academic Committee for making necessary recommendation to the Executive Committee. The names approved by the Executive Committee would be subsequently ratified by the General Body. The nominations should be submitted to the Secretary HQ by July 31 every year. The fellowship will commence from next January. Fellows will pay a fee of Rs.1,000/- upon election
(b)
Honorary Fellow:
The Academy may confer Honorary Fellowship on scientists who have made distinguished contributions in any field of Neuroscience or Allied disciplines. Nominations for Honorary Fellowship duly supported by a statement about the contributions of nominee by two fellows should be forwarded to the Secretary (HQ) by July 31 every year to place before the Academic Committee for consideration. The recommendations of the Academic Committee will be ratified by the General Body. The fellowship will commence from next January and the Honorary Fellows are exempted from the payment of fellowship fee.
The total number of fellows shall not exceed 20% of the membership of the Academy. Not more than six fellows will be elected in any particular year excluding Honorary Fellows.
The fellows will be entitled to suffix FIANS to exhibit the fellowship of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences.
5.
Privileges:
All members of the Academy shall be entitled to the following privileges:
To attend and vote at General Body meetings.
To propose and second motions at the General Body Meetings.
To receive gratis one copy of the publications of the Academy.
To present paper/poster of their work at Annual Session and in meetings of
the Academy.
To propose / support names of persons for election to membership of the Academy.
To apply or propose / support names of eligible persons for awards of the Academy.
To contest or propose / support names for election to the Executive Committee.
Fellows and Honorary Fellows of the Academy shall be entitled to all the privileges enjoyed by the Members. In addition, they can propose names for election to Fellowship of the Academy.
6.
Termination of Membership/ Fellowship:
On acceptance/approval of the resignation of the member / fellow of the Academy.
A member / fellow found to be working against the aims and objectives of the Academy may be deprived of the membership / fellowship if recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by two third of the members present at the next Annual General meeting of the Academy.
In the event of a member / fellow found to indulge in dishonorable activity.
7.
Bodies:
ACADEMY OF NEUROSCIENCES will have following bodies of management
General Body
Executive Committee
Academic Committee
8.
Meeting and function of General Body:
Members, Fellows and Honarary Fellows are entitled to attend the meeting of the General Body.
Meeting - At least one meeting shall be conducted in a year. Emergency meetings may be held as and when considered necessary.
Notice Period - Four weeks notice shall be necessary for calling a meeting of the General Body.
Quorum - (a) Fifteen Members / Fellows will be the quorum for a meeting of the General Body.
(b) No quorum would be necessary for an adjourned meeting of the General Body.
Functions of General Body
To elect an Executive Committee for day-to-day work on behalf of the Academy and vested with the powers of the General Body.
To consider the recommendations of the Executive Committee regarding elections, venue of meetings, accounts of the Academy and any other policy matter.
To make changes in the rules and bye laws of the Academy
Annual Conference - The Academy shall organize an Annual Conference open to all the Members / Fellows of the Academy. The venue of the Annual Conference shall be decided at the General Body meeting of the previous year. An Organizing Secretary will also be appointed from among the local Members / Fellows of the Academy. If due to any reason, the Annual Conference cannot be organized at the approved venue, an alternative venue will be decided by the Executive Committee of the Academy. The Organizing Secretary of the Annual Conference shall be responsible for all aspects in the organization of the Annual Conference and he will develop the scientific programme in consultation with the Executive Committee. A refundable seed money upto Rs. 10,000/- can be provided to the Organizing Secretary on request. At least 25% of the savings from the conference will be remitted to the parent body by the Organizing Secretary.
9.
Constitution and Functions of the Executive Committee:
i.
Constitution - The business of the Academy shall be conducted by an Executive
Committee elected by Members / Fellows of the Academy. The Members and Fellows of the Executive Committee and their tenure shall be as follows:
Name of the Post
No. of Posts
Tenure (yrs.)
President
One
Three
Vice-President
Two
One
Dean, Academic Affairs
One
Three
General Secretary
One
Three
Treasurer
One
Three
Secretary HQ
One
Three
Organizing Secretary
One
One
Secretary, International Affairs
One
Three
FAONS/ IBRO Representative
One
Three
Members of the Executive Committee
Six
Three
Immediate-Past President
One
Three
Editor
One
Three
Tenure:
All office bearers will have a tenure of three years except the Organizing Secretary who will have a tenure of one year. One third members will retire every year based on the seniority. The President and the Vice Presidents will form a group for which one person will retire each year. The Dean General Secretary and Secretary International Affairs will form the second similar group for retirement. The Treasurer, Secretary HQ and Editor will form the third group and their term can be extended for another term before retiring. Two members of the EC will retire each year.
ii.
Meeting - At least once a year before the General Body Meeting of the Academy. Other meetings and emergency meetings may be held as and when considered necessary.
iii.
Notice period - Four weeks notice together with the proposed agenda will be necessary for calling a meeting of the executive committee.
iv.
Quorum - The quorum of the Executive Committee meeting shall be four members. No quorum will be necessary for adjourned meeting of the executive committee.
v.
Filling of the Vacancy - The Executive Committee is empowered to fill any interim vacancy in the executive committee from amongst the members / fellows of the Academy.
vi.
Functions of the Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will have full authority and overall control to run all the affairs and manage moveable and immoveable property of the Academy.
The Executive Committee shall utilize the aforesaid assets and other available funds to achieve the aims and objectives of the Academy.
To consider the recommendation of the Academic committee for electing
new Fellows of the Academy.
To select persons for receiving various awards of the Academy on its own or through suitable sub-committee.
To recommend persons for election as Honorary Fellows of the Academy.
Scrutinize applications received for Membership of the Academy and recommend suitable names to General Body for approval.
To approve formation of local chapters and appoint a Convener.
To accept donations, endowments or grants to be utilized for furtherance
of the aims and objectives of the Academy.
To appoint qualified auditors to audit the accounts of the Academy prepared by the Treasurer of the Academy.
The Executive Committee may form sub-committees to achieve the objectives of the Academy.
10.
Powers and duties of Office Bearers of Executive Committee:
a.
President - The President shall be the Executive Head of the Academy and shall preside over all the meetings of the Executive Committee and the General Body of the Academy, guide the activities of the Academy and regulate the proceedings of the meetings. In addition to his vote, shall also have a casting vote in case of a tie.
b.
Vice-President - In the absence of the President senior Vice President shall conduct the meeting and carry out all the duties of the President as laid down in Para (a) above. In the absence of the President and Vice-Presidents, a member of the Executive Committee shall be elected to conduct the meeting.
c.
Dean of the Academy -
The Dean shall be a Fellow of the Academy.
Shall organise the meeting of the Academic Comittee for the election of new Fellows. He/She shall present the recommendations of the Academic Committee to the Executive Committee.
Shall present new Fellows at the Convocation during the Annual Meeting of the Academy.
Constitution and functions of the Academic Committee: The Academic Committee of the Academy will be constituted by the Executive Committee and with the following composition: Chairman - Dean Ex-Officio Members - President, General Secretary, Secretary (HQ)
Three Fellows of the Academy. The elected members of the committee will have a tenure of three years. The Academic Committee shall recommend persons to be elected as Fellows of the Academy and perform such other functions as delegated by the Executive Committee. The procedure for the election of the Fellows: The General Secretary shall invite nominations from Fellows and members of the Academy, at least three months before the Annual General Meeting of the Academy. The proposal shall be supported by at least three Fellows and submitted on the standard proforma obtained from the website or General Secretary. The nominations will be considered by the Academic Committee and names of suitable persons recommended to the Executive Committee for election as Fellows
d.
General Secretary - The General Secretary shall perform the following duties:
Development of scientific programme of annual meetings
Co-ordinate the organization of the Symposium of the workshop in addition to the annual meetings
Co-ordinate the working of local chapters
Shall prepare an annual report of the working of the Academy and after the approval of the Executive Committee the report shall be presented to general body.
e.
Secretary HQ- The Secretary HQ shall be the Executive Officer of the Society and shall perform the following duties:
To summon and attend all the meetings of the Executive and GB.
Record the proceedings of such meetings and prepare minutes for circulation to the members of the Academy.
Incur expenses on his responsibility to the extent of Rs.2500/- but shall take permission of the President for any essential expenditure above that amount
Shall be the overall in-charge of the Office and shall conduct necessary correspondence and Issue the circulars inviting nominations for awards and fellowship.
Shall be an Ex-Officio Member of all the Sub-committees.
Shall maintain an up to date register of the members and fellows of the Academy.
Shall maintain and update the website of the Academy.
f.
Secreatry International Affairs- The Secretary International Affairs will carry out the following duties.
Make a liaison with International societies and organizations in field of neuroscience.
Inform members and fellows of the academy about the international conferences, symposia and other scientific events.
Collect information from the members and fellows attending the international scientific meetings, conferences and symposia etc.
g.
Treasurer
Shall prepare annual statements of accounts and get it audited by the authorized auditor and shall present these accounts to the Executive Committee and the annual General Meeting of the Academy.
Shall receive all money and deposit in a Nationalized Bank in the name of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences and will be responsible for the operation of the accounts of the Academy.
(iii) Shall present to the Executive Committee, the audited report and the balance sheet showing financial positions of the Academy and a statement of the receipts and expenditures during the previous year, which shall then be submitted, to the annual General Body Meeting of the Academy.
h.
Organizing Secretary - Shall be responsible for the organization of the Annual Conference of the Academy at the selected venue of the annual general meeting of the Academy.
i.
Editor - To edit and bring out appropriate publication of the Academy as may be decided by the Executive/General Body from time to time. Shall be assisted by the Publication Sub-Committee and an Editorial Advisory Board which can be constituted in consultation with the President of the Academy.
Amendment in Constitution and Rules and Regulations
a.
Constitution - Amendment of the constitution can be made only at the Annual General Meeting of the Academy. No constitution amendment shall be made unless 2/3 of the members present are in favour of such a change. Proposal for any constitution amendment may be submitted to the Secretary HQ by any member of the Executive Committee or by at least 10 members/fellows of the Academy at least one month before the Annual General Meeting of the Academy. The Secretary HQ shall communicate these proposals to the members of the Executive Committee along with the agenda. The Executive Committee shall consider these proposals and make appropriate recommendation for consideration by members of the Academy at the General Body of the Academy.
b.
Rules and Bylaws: No amendment of the Bye-laws shall be made except at the Annual General Body Meeting of the Academy. No amendment shall be made unless it is adopted by the simple majority vote of the members present at the Annual General Body Meeting. The Secretary HQ shall intimate members of the Executive Committee, the proposal for any amendment at least 4 weeks before the Annual General Meeting. The Executive Committee shall consider all proposals and make appropriate recommendations for consideration by the General Body of the Academy.
11.
Funds of the Academy:
a.
The Treasurer shall maintain the funds of the Academy. The following receipts shall be kept in long-term fixed deposits in one of the Nationalized Banks or Public Sector undertakings.
Membership and Fellowship fee
Donations
Endowment funds for the award of prizes
Savings from the annual or other conferences organized by the Academy.
Interest accrued on Membership fee shall be the fund available for meeting
the expenses of the Academy. Interest accrued on endowment funds shall be used for the award of respective prizes.
b.
The General Secretary in consultation with the President of the Academy shall advice the Treasurer to advance money for appropriate expenses as per availability of the funds.
c.
All the funds received in the name of Academy by any functionary of the Academy shall be sent to the Treasurer.
12.
Audits:
All the accounts of the Academy will be audited by an Auditor who shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Academy and submit his audit report to the Treasurer who shall in-turn be responsible to put up the report to the Executive Committee and then the General Body of the Academy.
13.
Legal Proceedings:
The Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Authority of the Academy who shall be responsible and attend to all court cases at the Academy's cost.
14.
Books:
Cash Book
Ledger
Receipt Book
15.
Distribution:
Under Section 13 and 14 of Societies Registration Act XXI of 1960.
16.
Formation of Local Chapters:
A Chapter of the Academy can be formed in the city having more than 10 members. A subsidy of 10% of the membership dues shall be provided by the Academy to meet day to day expenses of the Chapter. The formation of a local chapter will need the approval of the Executive Commitee who may appoint a convener to form a Executive Committee consisting of President, Secretary / treasurer and two - three members.
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
1.
Name
INDIAN ACADEMY OF NEUROSCIENCES
2.
Address
Dr. P.K. Seth
Indian Academy of Neurosciences
C/o. CSIR - Indian Institute of Toxicology Research
(Formerly, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre)
Post Box No. 80, Mahatma Gandhi Marg,
Lucknow - 226 001, lndia
3.
Area
India
4.
Aims and Objectives:
(i)
To promote research in Neurosciences
(ii)
To institute awards for the development of Research in Neurosciences
(iii)
To provide research assistance in Neurosciences
(iv)
To award fellowship to eminent scientists from amongst members of the Academy.
(v)
To organize national and international conferences symposia, workshops and advance course in the area of Neurosciences.
5.
The names designation, occupation and address of all Office Bearers and Members of the Board of Management of Indian Academy of Neurosciences, Lucknow are shown below:
SI. No.
Name of Designation
Occupation / the members Address
1.
Dr. K.P. Bhargava
President
Principal and Professor
Director, Department of
Pharmacology, K.G. Medical College
Lucknow-226 003
2.
Dr. M.Hasan
Vice- President
Prof. and Head Dept. of Anatomy and Director, Interdisciplinary Brain Research Institute, J.N. Medical College Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh-202001.
3.
Dr. J.J. Ghosh
Vice-President
Prof. of Biochemistry
University College of
Science, Bolygunge Circular Road
Calcuta-700019
4.
Dr. P. K. Seth
Secretary
Asst. Director
Industrial Toxicology Research Centre,
Post Box 80, M.G. Marg
Lucknow-226 001
5.
Dr. K.C. Singhal
Treasurer
Department of
Pharmacology, J. N. Medical College Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh-202001.
6.
Dr. D.R. Singh
Joint Secretary
Reader,
Department of Anatomy
K.G. Medical College,
Lucknow-226 003
7.
Dr. K.K. Tangeri
Executive Member
Department of
Pharmacology,
K.G.
Medical College,
Lucknow-226 003.
We the undersigned wish to form ourselves into a society under the name of: Indian Academy of Neurosciences:, Lucknow, registered under the societies registration Act XXI of 1860 in presence of the above memorandum of association
Sd/-
President
Sd/-
Secretary
Sd/-
Executive Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Dated:………………… Place: Lucknow
Name of the Post
No. of Posts
Tenure (yrs.)
President
One
One
Vice-President
Two
One
Dean, Academic Affairs
One
One
General Secretary
One
Two
Treasurer
One
Two
Joint Secretary
One
Two
Organizing Secretary (Rotating)
One
One
Secretary, International Affairs
One
Two
Members of the Executive Committee
Six
One
Immediate-Past President
One
-
Immediate-General Secretary
One
-
Immediate-Treasurer
One
-
Editor
One
Three
Amendments in the constitution
Existing Honorary Members be termed as Honorary Fellows.
(Resolved and approved by the GB at its XXVI annual meeting held on December 13, 2008 at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin)
Associate Members
One more category in the membership as Associate Member included on annual basis for interested individuals with M. Sc. / M. Phil Degree in life, pharmaceutical, physical and social sciences or humanities. The Associate Members will not be able to take part in the election process. The fee of Associate Member at present will be Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two hundred only) on annual basis.
(Resolved and approved by the GB at its XXVI annual meeting held on December 13, 2008 at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin)
Associate Life Member
A new category - Associate Life Member for the interested M.Sc. students on payment of Rs. 2,000/- as in the case of Life Members created. The category of Associate Life Member will be converted to Life Member as soon as the individual completes and sends copy of his / her Ph.D. degree.
(Resolved and approved by the GB at its XXIX annual meeting held on October 31, 2011 at Defense Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, New Delhi)
