CCMACC Provisions

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1: The name of this association is the Chinese Meridian Cosmetology Medical Association, hereinafter referred to as the Association.

Article 2: The Association is a non-profit social organization established in accordance with the law. Its objectives are as follows: to research and promote the theory and clinical practice of meridian cosmetology medical science, organize academic and clinical experience exchange conferences, training sessions, and seminars, enhance the research level of meridian cosmetology medical science, promote the professionalization and technological advancement of meridian cosmetology medical science, and improve the quality of modern life for the general public.

Article 3: The Association is organized within the national administrative region.

Article 4: The headquarters of the Association is located in the region where the competent authority is situated, and branch offices may be established with the approval of the competent authority. The organizational bylaws of branch offices shall be formulated by the Board of Directors and implemented after approval by the competent authority. The addresses of the headquarters and branch offices must be reported to the competent authority for record when established or changed.

Article 5: The tasks of the Association include:

1. Research on the theory and clinical techniques of meridian cosmetology medical science.

2. Organizing domestic and international conferences, training sessions, seminars, exhibitions, and related activities in meridian cosmetology medical science.

3. Researching and investigating the institutionalization, modernization, and informatization of meridian cosmetology medical science practices.

4. Collecting and publishing research books, periodicals, and literature related to meridian cosmetology medical science, both domestically and internationally.

5. Developing instruments and auxiliary equipment for meridian cosmetology medical science, ensuring their safety.

6. Promoting the quality assurance system for meridian cosmetology medical research.

7. Establishing laboratories for meridian cosmetology medical research.

8. Carrying out other matters related to the objectives of the Association.

Article 6: The competent authority of the Association is the Ministry of the Interior. The competent authority for the purposeful business of the Association is the Department of Health of the Executive Yuan, and its purposeful business shall be guided and supervised by the respective competent authorities.

Chapter 2 Members

Article 7: The qualifications for members of the Association are as follows:

1. Individual Members: Those who agree with the objectives of the Association, are at least twenty years old, and hold qualifications as traditional Chinese medicine practitioners or medical doctors.

2. Group Members: Public or private medical institutions or organizations that agree with the objectives of the Association.

3. Sponsor Members: Individuals or organizations that sponsor the work of the Association.

4. Honorary Members: Individuals or organizations that have made special contributions to the Association.

Applicants should fill out a membership application, obtain approval from the Board of Directors, and pay the membership fee. Members who pay ten years of annual fees at once can apply to become permanent members and are exempt from paying annual fees for life. Group members should designate one representative to exercise membership rights.

Article 8: Members (member representatives) have the right to vote, elect, be elected, and recall. Each member (member representative) has one vote. Sponsor members and honorary members do not have the rights mentioned above.

Article 9: Members have the obligation to comply with the Association's articles, resolutions, and pay membership fees.

Article 10: Members (member representatives) who violate laws, regulations, or fail to comply with resolutions of the general meeting may be warned or suspended by the Board of Directors. In case of severe misconduct affecting the organization, expulsion may be decided by the general meeting of members (member representatives).

Article 11: Members lose their membership or are expelled by the general meeting of members (member representatives) upon resolution.

Article 12: Members may declare withdrawal from the Association in writing, stating the reasons.

Chapter 3 Organization and Powers

Article 13: The highest authority of the Association is the general meeting of members.

When the number of members exceeds three hundred, members' representatives may be elected proportionally by region, and a general meeting of members' representatives shall be convened to exercise the powers of the general meeting. The term of office for members' representatives is three years, and the number and election method shall be formulated by the Board of Directors, submitted to the competent authority for approval, and implemented.

Article 14: The powers of the general meeting of members are as follows:

1. Formulating and amending the articles.

2. Electing and dismissing directors and supervisors.

3. Deciding on the amount and method of admission fees, annual fees, business fees, and member donations.

4. Approving the annual work plan, reports, budgets, and final accounts.

5. Deciding on the expulsion of members (member representatives).

6. Deciding on the disposal of assets.

7. Deciding on the dissolution of the Association.

8. Deciding on other major matters related to the rights and obligations of members.

The scope of major matters in the preceding paragraph shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Article 15: The Association has a Board of Directors consisting of thirteen members and a Board of Supervisors consisting of three members, elected by the members (member representatives). The Board of Directors and the Board of Supervisors are established separately.

When electing the above-mentioned directors and supervisors, three alternate directors and one alternate supervisor may be elected based on the voting results. In the event of a vacancy in the position of director or supervisor, it shall be filled in order. The current Board of Directors may propose a list of candidates for the next term. Directors and supervisors may be elected through postal ballots, but continuous elections are not allowed. The method of postal ballots shall be approved by the Board of Directors and submitted to the competent authority for approval.

Article 16: The powers of the Board of Directors are as follows:

1. Reviewing the qualifications of members (member representatives).

2. Electing and dismissing executive directors, directors, and the chairman.

3. Deciding on the resignation of directors, executive directors, and the chairman.

4. Appointing and dismissing staff.

5. Formulating annual work plans, reports, budgets, and final accounts.

6. Handling other matters to be executed.

Article 17: The Board of Directors establishes three executive directors, elected by the directors from among themselves, and one of them is elected as the chairman.

The chairman may appoint one of the executive directors as the vice chairman.

The chairman comprehensively manages and supervises the affairs of the Association internally, represents the Association externally, and serves as the chairman of the general meeting of members and the Board of Directors.

In the event that the chairman cannot perform the duties, one of the executive directors shall be designated to act as an agent. If not designated or unable to designate, one of the executive directors shall be mutually nominated as the acting chairman.

In the event of a vacancy in the positions of the chairman and executive directors, a by-election shall be held within one month.

Article 18: The powers of the Board of Supervisors are as follows:

1. Supervising the execution of the work by the Board of Directors.

2. Auditing the annual final accounts.

3. Electing and dismissing executive supervisors.

4. Deciding on the resignation of supervisors and executive supervisors.

5. Supervising other matters.

Article 19: The Board of Supervisors establishes one executive supervisor, elected by the supervisors from among themselves, who oversees the daily affairs and serves as the chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

When the executive supervisor cannot perform the duties, one of the supervisors shall be designated as an agent. If not designated or unable to designate, one of the supervisors shall be mutually nominated as the acting agent.

In the event of a vacancy in the position of the chairman of the Board of Supervisors (executive supervisor), a by-election shall be held within one month.

Article 20: Directors and supervisors serve as unpaid positions with a term of three years, and consecutive re-election is allowed. The chairman's re-election is limited to one term.

Article 21: If directors or supervisors meet any of the following conditions, they shall be immediately dismissed:

1. Losing membership (member representative) qualifications.

2. Resigning for justified reasons and approved by the Board of Directors or Board of Supervisors.

3. Being dismissed or removed.

4. Exceeding half of the term during the period of suspension.

Article 22: The Association appoints one secretary-general, who handles the affairs of the Association at the direction of the chairman. Several other staff members are nominated by the chairman, approved by the Board of Directors, and reported to the competent authority for reference. However, the dismissal of the secretary-general must be reported to the competent authority for approval.

The above-mentioned staff members cannot be appointed by elected officials.

The responsibilities and hierarchical responsibilities of staff members shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Article 23: The Association may establish various committees, groups, or other internal operational organizations. The organizational bylaws shall be implemented after approval by the Board of Directors and may be changed when necessary.

Article 24: The Association may hire an honorary chairman, honorary directors, and advisors. The term of office is the same as that of directors and supervisors.

Chapter 4 Meetings

Article 25: The general meeting of members includes regular meetings and special meetings. It is convened by the chairman, who shall notify the members in writing at least fifteen days in advance, except for emergency special meetings.

A regular meeting shall be held once a year, and a special meeting may be convened by the Board of Directors when deemed necessary or requested by more than one-fifth of the members (member representatives), or at the request of the Board of Supervisors. After the Association is registered as a legal entity, a special meeting may be convened at the request of more than one-tenth of the members (member representatives).

Article 26: If a member (member representative) cannot attend the general meeting of members in person, they may delegate another member (member representative) in writing, with each member (member representative) limited to one proxy.

Article 27: The resolutions of the general meeting of members require the attendance of more than half of the members (member representatives) present, and approval by the majority of those present. However, for matters such as the formulation and amendment of the articles, expulsion of members (member representatives), dismissal of directors and supervisors, disposal of assets, dissolution of the Association, and other major matters related to the rights and obligations of members, approval by more than two-thirds of the attendance is required.

After the Association is registered as a legal entity, the amendment of the articles requires approval by more than three-quarters of those present or written consent from more than two-thirds of all members. The dissolution of the Association can be decided at any time with the approval of more than two-thirds of all members.

Article 28: The Board of Directors and the Board of Supervisors shall each hold a meeting at least every six months, and special or interim meetings may be convened when necessary.

Except for special meetings, written notices shall be sent at least seven days in advance of the meeting. Resolutions of the meetings require the presence of more than half of the directors or supervisors and approval by the majority of those present.

Article 29: Directors must attend board meetings, and supervisors must attend supervisor meetings, without delegation. Directors and supervisors who are absent without valid reasons for two consecutive times shall be deemed to have resigned.

Chapter 5 Funds and Accounting

Article 30: The funds of the Association come from the following sources:

1. Admission fees: NT$1,000 for individual members and NT$2,000 for group members, payable upon joining the Association.

2. Annual fees: NT$1,200 for individual members and NT$2,400 for group members.

3. Business fees.

4. Member donations.

5. Entrusted income.

6. Funds and their interest.

7. Other income.

Article 31: The fiscal year of the Association is based on the calendar year, from January 1 to December 31 each year.

Article 32: Two months before the start of each fiscal year, the Board of Directors shall prepare an annual work plan, budget, and employee compensation plan, submit them to the general meeting of members for approval (or to the joint meeting of directors and supervisors if the general meeting cannot be held on time), and report to the competent authority for record. Within two months after the end of the fiscal year, the Board of Directors shall prepare an annual work report, final accounts, cash flow statement, balance sheet, property inventory, and fund income and expenditure statement. After the Board of Supervisors reviews and issues an audit opinion, it shall be submitted to the Board of Directors, approved by the general meeting of members, and reported to the competent authority for record before the end of March (or to the competent authority if the general meeting cannot be held on time).

Article 33: After the dissolution of the Association, the remaining assets shall be allocated to the local self-governing bodies or the designated agencies by the competent authority.

Chapter 6 Supplementary Provisions

Article 34: Matters not specified in this constitution shall be handled in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Article 35: This constitution shall be implemented after being approved by the general meeting of members (member representatives) and reported to the competent authority for record. Changes shall be treated similarly.

Article 36: This constitution was passed at the first session of the first general meeting of members on January 4, 93 (2014). It was reported to the Ministry of the Interior for record in letter No. 0930007227 dated February 26, 93 (2014).

This constitution was passed at the second session of the first general meeting of members on February 27, 94 (2015). It was reported to the Ministry of the Interior for record in letter No. 0940011368 dated March 17, 94 (2015).

This constitution was passed with amendments at the first session of the third general meeting of members on December 27, 98 (2009).