The Christian Association for
Medical Missions (CAMM)

Organization

CONSTITUTION OF
THE CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION FOR MEDICAL MISSIONS

 

Chapter One: General Provisions

Article 1:     The Name
This organization shall be called The Christian Association for Medical Missions
( here in after referred to as CAMM).

Article 2:       The Location
The main office of this Association shall be in Metropolitan Chicago, and may have branch offices in the United States or abroad.

Article 3:       The Objectives (Mission Statement)
The objective of CAMM shall be to take a part in fulfilling the Great Commission of our Lord among people near and distant, domestic and abroad by providing medical assistance and non- medical  humanitarian help where needed.

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Chapter 2:  Membership

Article 4:       The Membership Qualification
Any person, whether his/her profession is in the medical field or not, who would voluntarily submit membership application shall be eligible for a membership. Membership shall be granted at the approval of the Executive Committee.

Article 5:       Duties of Membership

  1. In order to remain as a member of the CAMM each member shall be required to subscribe to the objectives of the Association and its principles of operation.
  2. All members are expected to pay regularly the annual subscription determined by the General Convention.

Article 6:       Associate Membership
Any person, mission organization, or church which subscribes to the objectives of the CAMM and is willing to cooperate with the Association can become an associate member without dues at the approval of the Executive Committee.

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Chapter Three: Convention and Committees

Article 7:              The General Convention

  1. The annual General Convention shall meet once a year at a time and place determined by the Executive Committee.
  2. The Executive Committee can call for non-annual General Conventions.
  3. Each regular member present at the Convention has one vote. Vote by written proxy shall be granted.

Article 8:              Board of Directors

  1. The Board of Directors shall assure that the organization fulfills its objectives by setting basic policy, creating and reinforcing structures, seeing that financial and spiritual integrity are maintained, and providing counsel and direction to the Executive Committee.
  2. The Board of Directors shall be nominated by the Executive Committee to represent wide variety of profession and community and elected by annual General Convention for the term of three years and can be re-elected. The Board of Directors may appoint additional Board members as deemed necessary.
  3. The chairperson and two Vice Chairmen shall be chosen by the Board.
  4. Two Auditors shall be elected from and by the Board.
  5. The term of Chairperson, vice-chairman, and auditors shall be three years and can be re-elected.

Article 9:              Executive Officers

  1. The following executive officers shall be nominated by the Board of Directors and be elected by the Annual General Convention, President, Vice President, General Secretary, Treasurer, and Recording Secretary.
  2. The Executive Officers shall execute all deeds, contracts, bonds, and other obligations in the same name of the Association.
  3. The terms of the officers elected by the Convention shall be three years and can be re-elected.
  4. Vacancies of the officers shall be filled by the vote of the Board of Directors. A successor so elected shall serve the unexpired term of the predecessor.
  5. The officers shall be ex-officio members of the Board of Directors with vote.

Article 10:            Executive Committee

  1. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the executive officers and the chairperson and vice-chairmen of the Board.
  2. The Executive Committee shall have full responsibility and authority to exercise carful oversight of the CAMM mission.
  3. The chairperson of any standing committee may be asked to be present at the Executive meeting.

Article 11:            The Standing Committees

  1. Standing Committee may be established as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
  2. The chairperson of each standing committee shall be appointed among the Board members by the Executive Committee.

Article 12:            The Advisors

  1. At the request of Executive Committee the Board of Directors may appoint advisors to advise in all matters of policy, procedures, and programs of the Association.
  2. The terms of advisers shall be three years.

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Chapter Four:  Finance

Article13:             Non -Profit Status
                This Association shall be organized and operated as non-profit tax exempt status.

Article 14:            Budget
The annual budget prepared by the Board of Directors shall be approved at the annual General Convention.

Article 15:            Compensation
The members of the Board shall receive no compensation. There shall be no compensations for their services as members of the Board except their actual expenses.

Article 16:            Audit
                The Auditors shall audit the accounts at least once a year and report to the Board.

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Chapter Five: Amendments

Article 17:           
This constitution may be amended by majority vote of members present at the General Convention.

Article 18:
By –laws based on this Constitution can be set by Executive Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.

Article 19:
                This Constitution shall be effective from the date it is approved by the Board of Directors.

Article 20:
                The Constitution has revised and approved by the Board of Directors

 

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