Section 1
The name of the Association is “European Association of Plastic Surgeons” (EURAPS). The logo of the Association shall be a figure of a Greek dancing man pointing at a circle of stars in front of him, symbolizing the European countries. The Association is a non-profit scientific organization.
Section 2
The purpose shall be:
Section 3
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, is that specialty in Medicine which deals with acute and non-acute conditions, congenital or acquired, as a result of trauma, disease, degeneration or ageing in patients of both sexes and all ages. Its aim is the restoration or improvement of function, appearance and well-being.
Section 4
Methods:
Section 1 There shall be five classes of Membership in the Association: Active, Senior, Associate, Corresponding and Honorary.
Section 2 Membership of the Association is by application. Membership is a privilege and not a right, and it is contingent upon continuing compliance with the by-laws of the Association. No person shall be elected or remain a member of the Association unless they are of good moral character and adhere to accepted principles of medical ethics.
Section 3 – Invited members
Fast track membership in the Association shall be limited to plastic surgeons of a high level of scientific and/or clinical excellence.
It is the prerogative of the Membership Committee to determine the minimum level of scientific and clinical excellence.
Under special circumstances, members can propose the names of professionals with internationally recognized outstanding clinical practice.
Potential invited members should have (at least 3 of the following 5 conditions must be fulfilled):
The potential invited member must be proposed by at least 2 EURAPS active members. A maximum number of 3 invited “fast track” members per year may be selected. Candidacies with a full CV must be forwarded to the Secretary General’s Office by and not later than December 1st and, if found suitable, it will be forwarded to the Membership Committee, who decides who will be presented to the Executive Council as a candidate “fast track” new member for vote by majority.
Section 4 – Active members
A. QUALIFICATIONS:
B. RIGHTS and DUTIES
Section 5 – Senior members
A. QUALIFICATIONS:
B. RIGHTS and DUTIES
Section 6 – Associate members
A. QUALIFICATIONS:
B. RIGHTS and DUTIES
Section 7 – Corresponding members
A. QUALIFICATIONS:
Corresponding members shall be those who reside and practice in countries other than Europe, and who:
B. RIGHTS and DUTIES
Section 8 – Honorary members
QUALIFICATIONS:
Honorary members shall be individuals whom the Association deems worthy of special honor because of notable contributions in the field of Plastic Surgery or because of long activity in the interests of the Association. This class of membership must be conferred by the Executive Council and approved by the General Assembly. They are not required to attend Meetings or pay dues.
Section 9 – Election of members
Active, Associate and Corresponding candidate for membership:
1. Can apply if supported by two full members of EURAPS, one of them must belong to the same country as the candidate. In case of countries with no active members, the Secretary General needs to be one of the two patrons.
2. Each candidate for Active, Associate or Corresponding Membership must submit the following items to the Secretary General
3. The Executive Council shall consider the slate of candidates as recommended by the Membership Committee and approve each Member based on their qualifications. The General Assembly shall vote on the list of Members to be elected.
Section 10 – Application for Membership
Completed applications for active, associate and corresponding membership must be submitted to the Secretary General by 1st of December of the year preceding the Annual meeting, usually the following May.
Section 11 – Notification of Members
All new Members will receive a certificate of Membership signed by the President and Secretary General and a copy of the by-laws of the Association.
Section 1 – Officers
The Officers of the Association shall be the President, the President Elect, the Secretary General, the Secretary General Elect, the Treasurer and the Treasurer Elect.
Section 2 – Council
National delegates must:
Section 3 – Executive Council
Section 4 – EURAPS Research Council
Standing committees are:
The aim of the Committee is to promote education through webinars and internet- based platforms. It also supports members to organize educational courses to teach the candidate members.
The Committee consists of six members, the Secretary General (ex officio) and five members appointed for a three years period and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. The members are elected on recommendation by the Executive Council and voted by the General Assembly.
Any Members may withdraw from the Association after fulfilling all obligations and giving written notice of such intention to the Secretary General. This notice shall be presented to the Officers and Council at the first Meeting following its receipt.
In the event of dissolution or final liquidation of the Association, all of its assets remaining after payment of its obligations have been made or provided for shall be distributed to, and among such corporations, foundations, or other organizations operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes consistent with those of the Association, and shall be designated by the Officers and Council.
Section 1
All proposed amendments to the by-laws must be signed by three voting members and submitted in writing to the Secretary General of the Association at least six months prior to the next Annual Meeting.
Section 2
The Secretary General must notify the voting Members by mail of the proposed amendment at least three months prior to the next Annual Meeting.
Section 3
The by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the voting Members present at the annual General Assembly by secret ballot.