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CONSTITUTION

OF THE INTEGRATED

CHEMISTS

OF THE

PHILIPPINES, INC.

Preamble:
The Integrated Chemists of the Philippines, Inc (ICP), founded in 1978, is an organization of registered chemists that endeavors to strengthen the Chemistry
profession and to promote the interests of professional Chemists in the Philippines.
Mission & Vision:
VISION: The ICP is a dynamic association of globally competitive and responsible professional Filipino chemists.
MISSION: The ICP promotes the professional practice of chemistry in the Philippines in accordance with the Chemistry Law and contributes to national
development and the economy through globally competitive practice of Chemistry in industry, government, and the academe.
Article I: General Provisions
Section 1. Name. The accredited professional organization (APO) of all registered chemists in the Philippines under the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) shall be known as the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines, Inc., hereafter to be referred to as ICP.
Section 2. Objectives and Purposes. The general objectives and purposes of the ICP are as follows:
1. To support the implementation of Chemistry Law and the Code of Ethics for Chemists;
2. To represent the chemistry professionals in the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC);
3. To support the Board of Chemistry in the implementation of the Chemistry Law and the strengthening of the Chemistry profession;
4. To represent the chemistry profession in government agencies, such as the Legislature, Departments under the Executive Branch, the Philippine
National Police, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and others;
5. To implement continuing professional education (CPE) for the chemistry profession and to encourage a continuing program of activities leading
towards upgrading of standards, such as accreditation of chemical laboratories;
6. To safeguard the professional interests of its members, including their working conditions and safety, to promote the environmentally-sound use of
chemicals and chemical processes, and to raise the competence and capabilities of chemists;

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7. To contribute to the continuous improvement of chemistry education and training in the Philippines by working with relevant institutions in the
government sector, such as the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Department of Education (DepEd), and Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA); private sector; non-governmental organizations; and the academe;
8. To provide a forum for its members to discuss concerns affecting the country in general and the chemistry profession in particular; to disseminate
information on chemistry-related issues. To this end, the ICP will encourage the formation of regional chapters under the national organization;
9. To cultivate discipline and the spirit of camaraderie among the members, and maintain the highest professional standards;
10. To represent the chemistry community in matters related to the professional and industrial practice of chemistry both locally and internationally;
11. To collaborate with other chemistry societies, academic, industry and government institutions and other professional organizations which seek to
achieve the same objectives as the ICP; and
12. To undertake other activities which are consistent with these objectives.
Section 3. Authorizations, Prerogatives, Functions, Duties and Responsibilities. The ICP shall have the following powers, prerogatives, functions,
rights and responsibilities:
1. To have perpetual succession and legal powers appertaining to a juridical person such as right to sue and be sued;
2. To undertake contracts consistent with its functions and objectives;
3. To purchase, acquire, and dispose real and personal properties, rights or privileges which the ICP is authorized to negotiate and acquire under the
laws of the Philippines under the terms and conditions and other considerations as the Board of Directors shall see fit when the needs of the society
warrants it;
4. To accept and receive real and personal properties by way of gifts, devices or bequest;
5. To levy and collect membership dues and special assessment from its members;
6. To solicit and receive public and private donations and contributions for specific and general projects of the society;
7. To promulgate rules and regulations consistent with this Constitution and By-Laws and the Chemistry Law;
8. To adopt a seal and emblem and alter the same; and

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9. To do all such acts and things as may be necessary to carry into effect and promote the objectives and purposes for which the ICP was created, more
particularly in the elevation of the standards of the chemistry profession in the Philippines and for the protection of the professional interests of the
chemist.
Section 4. National Office. The national office of the ICP shall be located in the National Capital Region or in such location as determined by its Board of
Directors.
Section 5. Sectors. The ICP represents the chemistry profession nationally and regionally in three sectors: academe, industry and government. The
academe refers to all higher education institutions, whether public or private; industry refers to private corporations and businesses, entrepreneurs,
international entities, and non-government organizations; government refers to government departments, research institutes, agencies, and governmentoperated and controlled corporations (GOCC).
Section 6. Officers and Chapters of the ICP. The officers of the ICP national and regional chapters shall be made up of three (3) elected representatives
from each of the three sectors, for a total of nine (9) board members. A regional chapter should have a minimum of fifteen (15) registered chemists. A
cluster is defined as a group which is made up of members coming only from one sector with a minimum of ten (10) members who are registered chemists.
The cluster is under the jurisdiction of the chapter to which its members belong, but the cluster can select its own set of cluster officers, provided that the
president and vice-president are registered chemists. Regional chapters and clusters are formed subject to approval by the National Chapter.
Section 7. National Chapter, Local Chapters and Clusters. The National Chapter of the ICP, all its local chapters and clusters shall be governed by this
Constitution. Specific governance provisions shall be contained in the By-Laws of each unit. The Constitution and By-Laws of the national organization shall
be approved in a national referendum by a two-thirds majority vote among regular members. The By-Laws of the local chapters shall be voted on by the
regular members of the local chapter and approved by the National Chapter. Each cluster shall be governed by the By-Laws of the chapter to which it
belongs.
Article II: Membership
Section 8. Membership. There shall be three categories of membership: 1. regular, 2. associate, and 3. honorary. All registered chemists are qualified to
be regular members. A registered chemist in good standing is one whose PRC license and ICP membership are updated. Non-registered chemists,
registered chemical technicians, and allied chemistry professionals may, upon application and payment of membership dues, become associate members.
The validity of membership of an associate member shall be the same as that of a regular member. An honorary membership may be granted by a Board
Resolution of the national chapter upon any outstanding chemist, scientist, technologist or advocate, whether local or foreign, who has rendered
distinguished service or given significant support to the field of chemistry. Honorary membership is for life.

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Individuals can be members either of the national or local chapter according to the individual members place of domicile, professional practice, or stated
preference. For members who are registered with the local chapter, 85% of the membership dues shall be given to the said chapter, and 15% to the
National Chapter. The ICP National Chapter shall manage, in cooperation with the concerned regional chapter, the members database, CPE credits, and
other relevant information.
Section 9. Rights and Privileges of Members. Regular members shall have the following rights and privileges:
1. The right to vote and hold elective or appointive positions in the ICP
2. The right to receive upon payment the membership dues, all official publications and notices of the society;
3. Special membership privileges with respect to attendance at sponsored events, congresses, seminars, meetings, and other official functions; and
4. Other rights and privileges as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the National Chapter, in consultation with the regional
Chapters.
Associate members shall have the same rights and privileges of a regular member except the right to vote and hold office. However, local chapters may
stipulate other conditions in their By-Laws. An honorary member is exempted from the annual dues and is entitled to all privileges enjoyed by a regular
member except the right to vote or be elected or appointed to any position in the ICP.
Section 10. Responsibilities of Members. All members shall have the following responsibilities:
1. To carry out the objectives of the society, protect its good name, maintain a high standard of professional practice, and abide by the principles of
ethical practice and professional responsibility;
2. To pay regular and special dues which are approved by the Board of Directors and vote in elections and referenda;
3. To participate regularly and actively in ICP activities and contribute their services to the same; and
4. To report infractions pertaining to the chemistry profession and the ICP to the Board of Directors.
Section 11. Registration. Any person is admitted to the professional practice of chemistry as mandated by PRC shall register with the ICP. Registration
shall be accomplished by signing and filling in the prescribed registration form containing information as may be required by the Board of Directors,
including the following;
a. Full name, sex, and civil status
b. Date and place of birth

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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.

Office or business address in the Philippines

Permanent residence in the Philippines
Occupation or employment
Name and address of employer
Name of the school and date of graduation for the Bachelors degree
Graduate studies, if any, and major subject
PRC license number and date of issuance of license
Fields of specialization, if any
Preferred chapter of membership
Other information deemed necessary by the ICP

Any change, after registration, with respect to any of the information above specified or may later be required by the Board of Directors, shall be reported
to the secretariat within sixty (60) days from notice.
Section 12. Members in Good Standing. Any member is in good standing if he has paid his membership dues and such other assessment authorized by
the Board of Directors, plus surcharges owing thereon, and who is not under suspension from the practice of chemistry in the Philippines or from any of the
membership privileges.
Article III: Chapters and Clusters
Section 13. Organization of Chapters and Clusters. The ICP National Chapter shall be the primary organization of all registered chemists and chemical
technologists. A local chapter of the ICP may be organized in a province or region where there are at least fifteen (15) registered chemists with at least
three (3) representatives from industry, academe and government who are either residing or holding office in said place. A cluster of the ICP may be
organized where there are at least ten (10) registered chemists from a single sector (industry, academe or government) who are employed in a single
corporation or organization.
The Board of Directors of the National Chapter and the affected chapter can reorganize the various chapters and clusters by restructuring and/or merger
whenever the need arises.
Each ICP Chapter shall assign a member of the Board who shall exercise oversight functions over the activities of the chapters and clusters for the purpose
of promoting its maximum participation and effectiveness in carrying out the objectives of the ICP, effective administration and operation of the
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Section 14. Governance of Chapters and Clusters. Each ICP chapter shall have its own governance in a manner consistent with this Constitution and
their respective By-Laws. The administration of each chapter shall be vested in a Board of Directors which shall be elected by the qualified regular
members in good standing of the chapter. From among the Board of Director, the following minimum set of officers shall be elected: President, VicePresident, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, and Public Information Officer. The chapter President shall be the ex-officio delegate to the ICP National Council of
Presidents, which shall meet at least once a year. The ICP cluster should be organized within the jurisdiction of a chapter and may have its own set of
officers, provided that the President and Vice-president are regular members. Accredited local chapters and clusters are entitled to copies of the official
publications and participation in official activities of the ICP.
Section 15. By-Laws of Local Chapters. Each local chapter shall have its own By-Laws which must be consistent with the ICP constitution. The Board of
Directors of the national organization reserves the right to disapprove any provision or part of a provision in the chapter By-Laws which is inconsistent to
the letter and spirit of the ICP Constitution. Each cluster shall be governed by the By-Laws of the Chapter to which it belongs. Local chapters shall pay 15%
of the annual dues of its membership to the National Chapter.
Section 16. Sanctions against Chapters and Clusters. Chapters and clusters may be sanctioned or suspended for due cause, such as delinquency in
performance of duties, repeated non-participation in important activities of the ICP, refusal to implement measures which are consistent with the Chemistry
Law and the ICP Constitution, or other repeated deficiencies. A move to sanction a chapter or cluster should be discussed and approved by a majority of all
ICP chapters in a regular or special meeting. In case of proposed sanctions against the national chapter, such complaints should be brought to the attention
of the Board of Chemistry for appropriate action.
Section 17. Sanctions against Officers and Members. Each chapter has the prerogative to sanction its own officers and members, subject to the
provisions of its By-laws. All major infractions in violation of the Chemistry Law shall be reported to the National Chapter to be formally communicated to
the PRC for appropriate action.
Article IV: Committees
Section 18. Standing Committees. To carry out the general objectives and purposes of the ICP, all ICP chapters shall constitute and maintain five
standing committees, under the supervision and coordination of the corresponding national committee: Committee on Professional Affairs, Committee on
Continuing Professional Education, Committee on Public Information, Committee on Ways and Means, and Committee on Membership. Unless otherwise
changed, modified, or redefined by the Board of Directors, the respective names, authorization, prerogatives, duties, functions, and responsibilities of these
committees shall be set forth in this article.
The ICP National Board of Directors shall have the authority to create additional standing committees and define its duties and functions whenever
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The Board of Directors shall appoint the chair of these committees from its ranks.
Each committee shall consist of members that shall be appointed by the Board of Directors and whose number shall be fixed by them. Members shall serve
for a term fixed by the respective By-Laws unless extended by their respective Boards of Directors.
Section 19. Committee on Professional Affairs. The Committee on Professional Affairs shall be responsible for all matters related to the Professional
Regulation Commission, the Board of Chemistry and professional associations tied to the PRC, except for Continuing Professional Education. The President
of the national organization is the ex-officio chair of this committee and shall be the official representative of the ICP with the PRC and the Board of
Chemistry. The Committees of the local chapters and cluster shall be under the jurisdiction of the Committee of the national organization.
The Committee on Professional Affairs shall serve as a Board of Inquiry whenever an officer or member of the Society is charged formally for any violation
of the provisions of the Code of Ethics for the Chemistry Profession or the rules and regulations of the ICP . After following due process, the Committee shall
recommend appropriate action to be taken by the Board of Directors including the recommendation for the suspension and revocation of all membership
privileges.
The Committee may take the appropriate action against persons or entities acting against the professional interests of chemists and those violating the
provisions of the Chemistry Law and the Code of Ethics of Chemists, the rules and regulations of the society, and the provisions of all laws relative to the
chemistry profession.
The committee shall recommend for approval of the Board of Directors nominees for the PRC Board of Chemistry and Outstanding Professional of the Year
Award, and other professional recognitions.
Section 20. Committee on Continuing Professional Education. The Committee on Continuing Professional Education shall coordinate with the PRC
and the Board of Chemistry regarding matters related to continuing professional education. The committee, in cooperation with other chemical societies,
shall coordinate with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to raise the quality of chemistry education in Philippine universities. The committee of
the national organization shall coordinate with the committees of the local chapters and cluster to implement the CPE program and to improve chemistry
education in all levels of educational institutions in the country.
Section 21. Committee on Public Information. The Committee on Public Information shall implement the ICPs mandate to inform and educate the
public regarding the role of chemistry in society and to take charge of all of the Societys press releases, official publications, website and official public
communication system, such as email and social networks. The Public Information Officer is the ex-officio chair of this committee. The committee of the
national organization shall coordinate with the committees of the local chapters and cluster to implement an effective public information campaign.

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Section 22. Committee on Ways and Means. The Committee on Ways and Means shall take charge of raising funds to finance the activities of the ICP.
The committee of the national organization shall organize joint activities with the committees of the local chapters and cluster to raise funds through
various activities such as CPE events, the Philippine Chemistry Congress, sponsorships and other revenue generating programs.
Section 23. Committee on Membership. The Committee on Membership shall be responsible for recruitment of new members, communications with
members regarding renewal of membership, membership cards, maintenance of the membership database and maintenance of updated data on CPE of
members. The committee shall maintain communication with the members to ensure that the data are accurate and current. The Vice-President for Internal
Affairs is the ex-officio chair of this committee. The committee of the national organization shall coordinate with the corresponding committees of the local
chapters and clusters to ensure that the data of all members are complete and current.
Article VIII: Special Committees
Section 24. Special Committees. To carry out the special projects or concerns of the ICP, the Board of Directors shall have authority to create special or
ad hoc committees when the need for such arises. The Board of Directors of the national organization, local chapters and clusters shall fix the number of
members and appoint the same from within its ranks of the membership of the ICP.
Section 25. Committee on Elections (COMELEC). The Board of Directors shall constitute a Committee on Elections (COMELEC) of three (3) members
from among its incumbent members to carry out the annual election of new Board Members. The chair of the COMELEC shall come from the second year
incumbent Board Members. The COMELEC shall set the specific arrangements and schedule of the nominations and elections and ensure that all regular
members in good standing are notified regarding the same. The COMELEC shall report on the results of the elections to the Board within one week following
the elections for confirmation of the results. Upon approval of the results, the Board will then inform all of the chapters of the results of the elections. The
specific election schedule and procedure shall be set in the By-Laws of the national organization and by each local chapter and cluster.
Section 26. Council of ICP Presidents. The presidents of all the ICP chapters shall be ex-officio members of the Council of ICP Presidents with the right
to participate in the discussion and vote on issues of national concern. The Council of ICP Presidents, or their designated representatives, shall meet
annually during the Philippine Chemistry Congress, or other time as agreed. The president of the National Chapter shall chair this Council. In case he is
unable to attend the meeting, he shall designate a chair for the meeting from among the presidents of the other ICP chapters. If necessary, additional
meetings may be called by the President of the national organization.
Article IX: Amendments

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Section 27. Amendments. This Constitution may be amended upon the recommendation of the Board of the National Chapter. The revised Constitution
shall then be submitted for referendum to the ICP regular members and adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the votes cast by ICP regular
members.
Article X: Effectivity
Section 28. This Constitution shall take effect upon verification by the Board of Directors of the results of the referendum.
Adopted through a national referendum on (date).

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BY-LAWS

OF THE INTEGRATED

CHEMISTS

OF THE

PHILIPPINES, INC., NATIONAL CHAPTER

Article I: Board of Directors and Officers of the ICP National

Section 1. Composition of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the national organization shall be made up of at least nine (9) members
of equal representation from industry, academe and government institutions. The term of office of a Board member is three (3) years. Every year, one
Board member representing industry, academe and government shall be elected from among the ICP regular members in good standing. The members of
the Board of the Directors may serve for a maximum period of six consecutive years.
Section 2. Officers. Immediately after the annual election, the Board of Directors shall elect among themselves the President, Vice-President for Internal
Affairs, Vice-President for External Affairs, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, and Public Information Officer.
The President, with the consent of the Board of Directors, shall appoint the chairs of the committees from the ranks of the Board of Directors unless
otherwise provided in the Constitution or By-Laws. The Auditor may secure the services of a certified public accountant (CPA) upon approval of the Board.
The Public Information Officer may secure the services of an expert in management information systems upon approval of the Board.
Section 3. Term of Office of the Officers. The term of office in a particular position shall be for one year. The appointive officers shall serve at the
pleasure of the Board.
Section 4. Vacancy. In the event that the President is absent or unable to act, his/her function and duties shall be performed by the Vice-President for
Internal Affairs. In the event of permanent disability or resignation of the President, the Vice-President for Internal Affairs shall automatically become the
President until the Board can convene to select a new set of officers. In the event that any member of the Board is unable to continue in office or resigns,
the candidate from the same sector who garnered the second highest number of votes shall serve the unexpired portion of the term. The Board shall assign
the position of the new Board member. All officers who replace vacant positions shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section 5. Duties of the Officers.
1. President The President shall be the chief executive officer of the ICP and shall preside over the meeting of the Board of Directors and meetings of
the society; approve all bills of expenses of the society subject to limitations provided for in these By-Laws and by the Board of Directors; appoint all
appointive officials of the society upon consultation of the Board of Directors; serve as liaison officer between the society and the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC); and perform all other duties incumbent upon the office.

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2. Vice-President for External Affairs The Vice-President for External Affairs shall act as liaison officer between the ICP national organization and the
local chapters and clusters, allied professional organizations, and other professional societies. He/she shall likewise perform such duties as specified in
these By-Laws and others which the members of the Board may delegate.
3. Vice-President for Internal Affairs The Vice-President for Internal Affairs shall be in-charge of the Committee on Membership and coordinate the same
with the local chapters and clusters. He/she shall likewise perform such duties as specified in these By-Laws and others which the members of the Board
of Directors may delegate.
4. Secretary The Secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings thereof and send notices of meetings to all the Board members. The Secretary shall
oversee the management of the ICP national office and its files. The Secretary may contract an office manager and/or secretarial staff for this purpose,
subject to the approval of the Board. The Secretary shall perform such other duties incumbent in the office and other duties that may be assigned by the
President upon consultation of the Board.
5. Treasurer The Treasurer shall take charge of all the funds of the society, - collect, receive, record and disburse provided that no disbursement shall
be made except over his/her signature and countersigned by the President or in his absence, the Internal Vice-President, or in the absence of both, the
External Vice-President. The Treasurer shall render reports of receipts and disbursements as required by the Board of Directors, assist in the preparation
of the budget, file the necessary government reports, such as income tax, local government taxes, Social Security, and others, and perform such other
duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors.
In the performance of these functions, the treasurer may be assisted by as many sub-treasurers as may be necessary to be appointed by the President
upon his recommendation and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
6. Auditor An auditor shall conduct an audit of all disbursements of the Treasurer as well as the financial report.
7. Public Information Officer The Public Information Officer shall be responsible for providing information regarding chemistry. He shall take charge of
all of the Societys press releases, official publications, website and official public communication system, such as email and social networks.
Section 6. Qualifications for Elections or Appointment to any Office or Committee in the ICP. A registered chemist in good standing may be
elected to any office or appointed to any position in the ICP, unless otherwise provided by the By-Laws.
Section 7. Removal of Members of the Board of Directors. Any member of the Board of Directors and appointive officials of the ICP may be removed
for cause after due process by a resolution adopted by two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board of Directors present in a meeting called for that
purpose. Examples of due cause may include inadequacies in the performance of duties and excessive unexcused absence from meetings.

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Section 8. Vacancies. Except as otherwise provided by these By-laws, whenever the term of office for any elective or appointive position is for a fixed
period, the person elected or appointed to fill a vacant position or office therein shall serve only for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section 9. Delegation of Duties. The function and duties of any of the Officers may, in the absence or disability, be delegated by the President to any
other member of the Board of Directors or qualified regular member in good standing with the concurrence of the Board.
Article II: Elections
Section 10. Nomination. The nomination for candidates to the Board of Directors of ICP National shall be held every year in May for a period to be
determined by the COMELEC. All nominees must be ICP regular members in good standing and must signify their willingness to serve as member of the
Board of Directors. The COMELEC will take charge of the nomination process and ensure that an effective system is in place to inform all ICP regular
members in good standing of the nomination process. The COMELEC should verify all nominees are ICP regular members in good standing and that
sufficient information regarding the nominees is made available to the membership. Any regular ICP member in good standing can be nominated as
candidate to the Board of Directors. The nominee must sign the nomination form signifying willingness to serve as member of the Board, submit a biodata
sheet, and brief statement of intent.
Section 11. Election Schedule. The election period for the Board of Directors of ICP National shall be held every year in June for a period to be
determined by the COMELEC. The COMELEC will take charge of the election process and ensure that an effective system is in place to inform all ICP regular
members in good standing of the election process. The COMELEC should ensure that the elections are clean, verifiable and orderly. The COMELEC should
announce the results within a week after the close of the elections.
Section 12. Voter Eligibility. The right to vote shall be exercised only by regular ICP members in good standing, as verified by the Committee on
Membership.
Section 13. Election Procedure. The Committee on Elections (COMELEC) will ensure that all regular ICP members in good standing receive the
information on the elections and the candidates and that there is sufficient time for the nomination and election periods. The COMELEC shall implement the
best available technology and procedure for the nomination and elections as long as there are sufficient measures to ensure security, confidentiality and
verification. Votes received after the election period and those cast by regular members who are not in good standing will be considered null and void.
Section 14. Canvassing of Ballots. The COMELEC shall count and tally the votes, proclaim the candidates elected and prepare and submit a certified
report of the results of the election to the Board of Directors.
Section 15. Protest. Any protest regarding the eligibility of a candidate and the manner of the conduct of the nomination and election must be submitted
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Board of Directors who shall hear the protest. The hearing of the protest shall be terminated within one month from the date of filing unless extension is
granted by the Board of Directors.
Article III: Meetings
Section 16. Meetings of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall hold monthly meetings at the national office of the ICP or at such place
and time the Board may decide. Special meetings may be called by the President or upon request of at least three members of the Board of Directors. A
quorum consisting of the majority of the members of the Board shall be required for the transaction of the business and every decision of the majority of
the quorum duly assembled shall be valid corporate act.
Committees of the Board may meet as the need to meet arises. The minutes of such meetings should be reported to the Board of Directors and presented
during the next Board meeting.
Section 17. Attendance at Board Meetings. All members of the Board of Directors are expected to attend all monthly and special meetings. The Board
may, by majority vote, suspend or terminate a Board member for more than three (3) unexcused absences or failure to satisfactorily perform an assigned
function. The Board may select a regular member to replace the displaced Board member for the remaining duration of the term.
Section 18. Meeting of the ICP The ICP National shall hold at least one general membership meeting annually, preferably during the annual Philippine
Chemistry Congress, in order to provide a venue for discussing issues and presenting updates on matters related to the chemistry profession.
A special meeting of the members of ICP may be called at any time by the President or upon written request of three members of the Board of Directors or
ten members of the society. The requisites of a regular meeting shall apply to validate a special meeting.
Article IV: Fees and Dues
Section 19. Membership Fees. All members of the ICP shall pay membership dues as set by the Board of Directors. The renewal of membership shall
have a three year cycle and may coincide with the renewal of PRC chemistry license.
The membership fee may be increased by two-thirds vote of all the members of the Board of Directors. The new fee shall take effect after notice of increase
shall have been sent to all the members of the ICP.
Upon reaching the age of 60 years, regular and associate members shall be granted a 20% discount on their membership and registration fees, subject to
submission of documents which shall be determined by the membership committee.
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Section 20. Effect of Non-Payment of Dues and other Sanctions. Any member who is not up-to-date in the payment of membership dues shall not
be considered a member in good standing and their membership privileges shall be suspended. This suspension shall be lifted upon full payment of
membership dues owing plus surcharges.
Members who do not abide by the duties and responsibilities of ICP members may, after due process, be sanctioned by suspension of membership.

Article V: Amendments
Section 21. Amendments. These By-Laws may be amended upon the recommendation of the Board of the National Chapter. The revised By-Laws shall
then be submitted for referendum to the ICP regular members and adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the votes cast by ICP regular members.
Article X: Effectivity
Section 22. These By-Laws shall take effect upon verification by the Board of Directors of the results of the referendum.
Adopted through a national referendum on (date).

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