InterPore Council

Structure and Responsibilities of the InterPore Council

The Council is the legislative and controlling body of the Society.

Composition:

The Council consists of 15 members:

• Five Executive Committee members
• Nine Ordinary Members elected directly by InterPore members
• One student representative, serving as the Chair of the Student Affairs Committee

The Chair of the Council is elected from among the Ordinary Members of the Council by a simple majority vote every two years. 

Duties:

The Council is responsible for:

• Overseeing the general affairs of the Society
• Approving the list of candidates for President-Elect and Council members (proposed by the Executive Committee)
• Reviewing and endorsing the annual financial report prepared by the Executive Committee
• Approving amendments to the Society's bylaws
• Selecting and appointing the Managing Director and Treasurer (from nominees proposed by a Search Committee)
• Removing any officer of the Society, if necessary

This structure ensures that the Council operates as an effective governing body to uphold the mission and integrity of the Society.