The Icelandic Association of Physiotherapists' Act on Psychosocial Health
Article 1 – Name of the company
The name of the association is the Icelandic Association of Physiotherapists for Psychosocial Health, abbreviated FSSH. Its legal domicile and venue is in Reykjavík.
Article 2 – Objectives of the company
The company's objectives are:
1. Professional:
a) Promote education and prevention work on psycho-physical health.
b) Promote advanced education, lifelong learning and research in psychophysical methods within physiotherapy.
c) 2. Social: Promote communication with similar associations abroad. Promote communication between physiotherapists about psychophysical methods in physiotherapy.
Article 3 – Members
Certified physiotherapists within FS can become members. Application for membership must be made in writing to the board of directors. Resignation from the association must be in writing.
Article 4 – Membership fees
Membership fees shall be determined at the annual general meeting. The due date shall be May 15th of each year. The full annual fee shall be paid even if it is for part of the year.
Article 5 – General Meeting The General Meeting shall be held no later than October 1st of each year. The General Meeting shall be called in writing with two weeks' notice. The agenda for the General Meeting shall be:
Article 6 – Voting rights
Voting rights are held by non-debted members. A simple majority determines the outcome.
Article 7 – Board of Directors
The board of directors of the company shall be elected for a term of one year and shall consist of five members, a chairman, treasurer, secretary and two co-directors. The chairman shall be elected separately. Other board members shall divide their duties among themselves. One alternate shall also be elected for a term of one year.
Article 8 – Role of the Board
The role of the board is to work towards the advancement of the company's goals, and to follow its laws and articles of association. The board calls the general meeting and may also call other meetings if necessary. The company's operations are otherwise in the hands of the members.
Article 9 – Amendments to the law
These bylaws may only be amended with the approval of at least two-thirds of the members present and voting. Proposals for amendments to the bylaws must be in writing and must be received by the board one week before the general meeting.
Article 10 – Entry into force These laws enter into force when they have been approved at the company's general meeting.
Reykjavik, September 25, 2019
