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Professional growth, CME access, community events and a network of like-minded Pakistani doctors across Queensland.
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All memberships renew in January every year. Doctors joining after June 30th will pay only 50% for the remainder of the year.
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Membership Rules
By joining APDOQ, all members agree to abide by the following rules and the association's constitution.
APDOQ Elections
Elections are a cornerstone of our collective decision-making, ensuring that diverse voices are heard and respected. It is an exciting and crucial period where candidates share their visions, and members engage in thoughtful deliberations to choose office bearers who will navigate our association toward continued success.
Elections will be conducted by a secret ballot. Someone will be nominated to function as an election commissioner.
A minimum of three nominations will be required for each post and shall be submitted a month in advance of the elections.
The results of the elections will be decided by a simple majority.
The nominated auditors for the association will function as the election commissioners and will provide the results to the president/chairperson and the secretary who will later announce them to the members.
Office Bearers
Elected office bearers work collaboratively to ensure the smooth functioning and efficiency of APDOQ.
Meetings
The secretary of the association is responsible for calling a meeting when advised by the president or when a majority of the council members call for one. The council members must hold a meeting at least once every three months.
The Council will comprise the current officers and the past three presidents of the association. All matters relating to assets, finances, CME, AGM, donations, publications and websites will be decided by the council. They must have a two-thirds majority for all decisions. At least sixty per cent of the council members must be present to make the meeting legitimate.
Amendments & Dissolution
The constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the active members at any Annual General Meeting. Members must be informed of the proposed changes by the secretary at least thirty days prior to the voting. At least two-thirds of the members must take part in the voting.
No proposal of dissolution of the Association of Pakistani Doctors in Queensland shall be considered unless recommended by a two-thirds majority of the council. The secretary will communicate at least thirty days' notice in writing. After dissolution, the president and secretary shall be responsible to dispose of all assets by selling them and nominating the monies to various charities.