Korean Research Society of Geriatric Spine
Bylaws
Operating Regulations of the Korean Geriatric Spine Research Society
Revised May 27, 2022
1. Objectives
As a subspecialty research society of the Korean Society of Spine Surgery, this Society aims to research geriatric spinal disorders and trauma and related conditions, including osteoporosis and sarcopenia, and to foster fellowship and welfare among its members.
2. Composition and Meetings
The Korean Geriatric Spine Research Society (hereinafter 'the Society') is composed of the President, committee members, the Secretary General, the Auditor, and members.
(1) President
① The President is elected as a presidential candidate by the Society and appointed by the President of the Korean Society of Spine Surgery after approval by its Board of Councilors.
② The presidential candidate is recommended by a committee formed within the Society for the election of the President and is confirmed at the general assembly.
③ The term of the President is one year and may be renewed once. However, in exceptional cases where there is no presidential candidate, the term may be renewed for one additional year.
④ The President presides over the Society and oversees all related affairs.
(2) Committee Members
① Committee members, numbering no more than 40 from among the Society's members, are recommended by the President, confirmed by the Board of Councilors of the Korean Society of Spine Surgery, and appointed by its President.
② The term of committee members is two years, and up to one-half of them may be replaced each year.
③ Committee members are obligated to participate in the activities of the Society.
(3) Secretary General
① The President appoints one Secretary General from among the committee members.
② The term of the Secretary General is two years. However, in exceptional cases where there is no candidate for Secretary General, the term may be renewed once.
③ The Secretary General assists the President and handles the practical affairs of the Society.
(4) Auditor
① The President recommends one Auditor from among the committee members, subject to confirmation by the general assembly.
② The term of the Auditor is two years and may not be renewed.
③ The Auditor audits the income and expenditure of the Society.
(5) Members
① Members are recommended by the President and appointed by the President of the Korean Society of Spine Surgery.
② Members may participate in the activities of the Society.
(6) The convening and resolution of the general assembly shall be governed mutatis mutandis by the bylaws of the Korean Society of Spine Surgery.
3. Activities
The Society carries out the following activities:
(1) Education, training, and public relations activities for the advancement of geriatric spine research, including the planning of geriatric spine research, academic congresses, and continuing education courses
(2) Medical consultation on geriatric spinal disorders
(3) Activities for the improvement of public health in the field of the geriatric spine
(4) Publication of newsletters and other periodicals for the promotion of the Society
(5) Other activities necessary to achieve the Society's objectives
