International Society
of
Iraqi Scientists
 

Article I  ( Definitions )

Name: The name of the society is the International Society of Iraqi Scientists, which would
be referred to as (ISS).

Iraqi: The Iraqi is the person who was born in Iraq, or either one of his parents or ancestors
were of an Iraqi descent.

Society: The society is a voluntary association of individuals and organizations who are interested in the mission and objectives. The ISS is an independent non-profit 501-C-3, non-governmental, nor it is affiliated with any political or any religious group or organization of what so ever origin. The organization is established to promote research and scientific collaboration among a worldwide network of Iraqi scientists.

Full Member: The ISS considers any qualified Iraqi individual with a distinguished scientific record of achievements and holding at least a Master degree or its equivalent (awarded by an accredited academic institution) to be a scientist and eligible for acceptance into the society as defined above. The ISS encourages all qualified applicants to join irrespective of their religion, race, ethnicity, sex, age, and health conditions.

 Article II

MISSION:
The ISS, a non-profit and global scientific organization, is established to create and maintain communications, disseminate and promote research information, foster scientific collaboration among Iraqi scientists and interested organizations, for their advancement and the world at large.

OBJECTIVES:
- To establish and maintain scientific collaborations among Iraqi scientists all over the world.
- To facilitate the exchange of knowledge in various fields among Iraqi scientists, regardless of
  locality.
- To highlight the accomplishments of Iraqi scientists in the world as a model to future
  generations of Iraqi's, especially youth.
- To enhance the development of research and education in various communities.
- To contribute scientific support to different organizations and individuals within communities.
- To enhance Iraqi cultural awareness in the international community.

ACTIVITIES:
Objectives shall be achieved by any or all of the following activities:
- Creation of an ISS web site.
- Provide an online bulletin board for members.
- Publish newsletter (published every four months).
- Publication of a Who's Who Directory.
- Schedule and perform regular meetings.
- Hold group discussions.
- Organize consultation services.
- Facilitate research activities.
- Hold conferences, public lectures and symposia.
- Facilitate art and cultural exhibitions.
- Conduct social activities.

Article III

LOCATION:
The ISS Headquarters will be located in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

Article IV

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
The members of this board are those who are the founders of the Society, namely
(Jamil, H., Rassam, F., Saeedy, H.)

Article V

INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
- The International Board of Directors shall be considered as the U.S.A. Branch Board of
  Directors up till the year 2005.
- The International Board of Directors may establish a Branch in a Country other than U.S.A.
  in which 50 members are residing. Further Branches for the different States of the U.S.A.,
  shall be established in the year 2005 or thereafter.
- The Branch may establish Chapters in any State in the U.S.A. or City in any Country in
  which 25 members are residing.
- A Division may be formed within a Chapter of the Branch if there are 25 members, all
  having the same field of specialization.
- In the year 2005, the Board shall consist of 12 elected members
  (9 members and 3 reserves) from the society members worldwide.
- During the years 2000-2005, the Board shall consist of 12 elected members (9 members and
  3 reserves) from the society members in the USA plus Chairmen of the Boards of Directors
  of all Countries Branches.
- The members (See Membership Guidelines below) of the International Board of Directors
  shall be elected and consists as follows:
      - Not less than six Fellow Members.
      - Not more than four Associate Members.
      - Not more than two Assistant members.
- The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the International Board of Directors shall both be Fellow
  Members.
- Elected members of the Board of Directors shall elect the secretary and treasurer from among them.
- The international Board of Directors will establish different committees to achieve the objective
  of the ISIS.
- A member of the elected International Board of Directors shall head one of the named committees.
- Branch, Chapter or Division shall form their individual Board of Directors following the same rules of
  the International Board of Directors.

Article VI

MEMBERSHIP GRADES AND GUIDELINES:
- Full membership is open to any eligible Iraqi scientist as previously defined.
- Nomination of a new member must be supported and recommended by a least two members
  of the ISS.
- For the purpose of nomination to the Board of Director, the grade of membership is awarded
  to an applicant who must be recommended by an evaluation committee that will be formed
  by the Board of Directors. The approval of the committee recommendations must bear
  two third majority of the Board of Directors.
Fellow: Who has a distinguished scientific record of activities in his field of specialization and
             satisfies at least one of the following:
- Holds the academic title of Professor.
- Bearer of a Ph.D. degree or the equivalent followed by not less than 10 years of scientific
  work and documented publication (research papers, books, etc.).
- Bearer of a Master degree or the equivalent, followed by not less than 15 years of scientific
  experience and published scientific papers.
Associate: Who has a record of scientific activities in his field of specialization and satisfies
                 at east one of the following:
- Bearer of a Ph.D. degree, or the equivalent.
- Bearer of a Master degree or the equivalent, followed by not less than five years of
  scientific experience.
Assistant: is the Bearer of a Master degree, or holding an equivalent degree.
Honorary: This membership is open to all Iraqis and non-Iraqis who have accomplished
                 distinguished scientific achievements, and his or her application must be
                 recommend by two Fellow members.
Adjunct: This membership is open to all non-Iraqis who are holding a Ph.D. degree or
              the equivalent, and are committed to the above mentioned mission and objectives of the
              ISS, where their application shall be recommend by two members.
Corporate: This membership may be granted to Professional Institutions in accordance
                  with ISS mission and objectives.

Article VII

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR SUPPORTING BODIES:

* Corporate $ 500
* Library: $100
* Adjunct: $100
* Family: $25 per individual
* Honorary: free

Note: The ISS shall issue documents and provide the following services to all registered members:
- Membership Certificate
- Membership Card:
- Name, title, specialty and address will be in ISS web site
- Electronic communication ( Bulletin Board )
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Listed in the Who's Who Directory

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