Notice for Election for various post of IAPSM (2018-17) Dear Members, IAPSM is inviting Nominations for the election of the following posts of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine: Posts for IAPSM Election 2018-19 Sr. Post (fees) 1 President (Rs. 3000) 2 Executive Members (Rs. 1500) 3 Editorial Board (Rs. 1500) Number Eligibility One Have been a life member of the Society for the preceding three years, Have been a teacher in the specialty of Preventive and Social Medicine for 15 years, and Have participated in at least three Annual Conferences of the Society. Twelve (Two from each zone) Twelve (Two from each zone) North West Zones* Minimum qualifying experience of 5 years as Member of IAPSM Have attended at least two Annual Conferences of IAPSM. States J&K, Punjab, HP, Chandigarh, Haryana. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu. North Central South Central East Delhi, UP, Uttrakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand. MP, Chhatisgarh WB, Orissa, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, Andaman & Nicobar South Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala, Karnataka, AP, Telangana, Lakshadweep * For zonal posts, members from respective zones will be eligible as a candidate and for voting, members from states under respective zones will have voting right for respective posts.
Additional detail about eligibility criteria, duties/responsibilities for the posts and their duration are given in the constitution of IAPSM. Candidates nominating for post of President should send a demand draft/at par cheque/online transfer of Rs. 3000/- (Three thousands only) and those for the post of the member of Governing Council and Editorial Board should send a demand draft/at par cheque/online transfer Rs. 1500/- (One thousand and five hundreds only) along with the duly filled nomination form and undertaking for abiding Code of conduct to Note : Dr. A.M. Kadri Secretary General (IAPSM) C/o Professor & Head, Community Medicine Department PDU Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar Road Rajkot -360001, Gujarat Detail for online transfer Name of Account: Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, Savings account No: 30208016434, IFSC Code: SBIN0015193, Branch Code: 15193, MICR Code: 380002187. In case of online transfer attach the detail/proof of online transfer. The draft should be drawn in favor of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine payable at Ahmedabad. Sr. Events Important Dates 1 Last date for submission of Form 15 th November 2017 2 Declaration of name of eligible candidates 30 th November 2017 3 Last date for withdrawal of 25 th December 2017. nomination* 4 Declaration of final list of candidates 1 st January 2018 5 Online Voting From 25/2/2018 to 9/3/2018 6 Result Declaration In General Body Meeting (10/3/2018) * Withdrawal can be done by written letter and/or sending scanned letter with signature through email (as mentioned in the nomination form). Election Panel for IAPSM Election 2018-19 Sr. Name Designation 1 Dr. Pramod Verma Chairman 2 Dr. TSR Sai Member 3 Dr. Raghunath Mishra Member
IAPSM Election Code of Conduct Following are the components of the code of conduct: A. Electioneering a) The following actions are Not Allowed by contestants as well as supporters and well wishers:- a. Advertisements in lay press, any kind of press release and interviews about IAPSM election. b. Placement of banners with personal names anywhere in the country. c. Hosting of tea/lunch/dinner/cocktail parties for fellow members from IAPSM, other than Weddings in Immediate Family for which the EC has to be informed before & written permission taken by EC, with submission of Proof i.e. Wedding Card. d. Negative propaganda about fellow contestants. e. Use of pressure, inducement or coercion to get votes from fellow IAPSM members. f. Impersonation of an eligible voter of IAPSM. b) Appeals are allowed in the form of emails/print/electronic media like election letters/ brochures / SMS / Telephone/social media. c) Appeals can also be made in the IAPSM Official publications print or electronic media. B. IAPSM programs: Slide shows, Posters, distribution of Pamphlets, etc of Contestants inside the venue of any IAPSM activity is strictly prohibited. Candidate should not involve in hosting dinners or any other social programs. Breach of Code of Conduct : if:- a) A written / email complaint is received about the conduct of a contestant from a member of IAPSM and confirmed by the EC after investigation. (The complainant has to declare his/her name, IAPSM number & all relevant details needed to identify him/her as a legitimate member of IAPSM.) b) Breach of code of conduct is observed by any of the Election panel. The breach is proved with 'documentary' proof (audio/visual/print/electronic). A documented breach of code of conduct by a contestant may be punishable by disqualification of his / her candidature by Election panel. Any impersonation or other fraud will be reported to the Police / Medical Council of India /other appropriate authority within the Jurisdiction of the suspected fraud. The decision of the Election panel will be final & binding. 5. All contestants will give in writing their acceptance to abide by the code of conduct 1 week before election.
Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine Community Medicine Department PDG Government Medical College, Rajkot -360 001, Gujarat Phone : +91 9426585514 E-mail: iapsmsecretarygeneral@gmail.com Nomination Form for Elections of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine To Dr. A.M. Kadri Secretary General (IAPSM) C/o Professor & Head, Community Medicine Department PDU Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar Road Rajkot -360001, Gujarat Date: Sir, I, (Proposer) Dr., hereby propose the name of Dr.... (designation)... of (address of the nominee)........ for the office of President/Executive Member of the Governing Council of IAPSM/editorial board member of IJCM for the year 2018-2019 have confirmed that he/she is eligible for election to the office of IAPSM/IJCM. We understand that if the nomination form is not in order, it is likely to be rejected. *Name (Proposer).... Signature. Date Life membership No..... Address........ Telephone email Mobile....... I hereby second this proposal *Name (Seconder)... Signature. Date Life membership No..... Address........ Telephone email Mobile......... I have no objection Name (nominee).... Signature. Date Life membership No..... Address........ Telephone email Mobile...... (*The name of those proposing and seconding must be on the Register of Members of the Society) Detail about the Demand Draft /At par cheque/online Transaction : No : Issuing Bank & Branch Date : Office use Only Accepted/Rejected (With reason) ) Signature :
UNDERTAKING BY CANDIDATES FOR CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION OF IAPSM I, Dr., working as in declare that I had applied for the post of Executive Committee/Editorial Board representing Zone for Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine, (IAPSM)/Indian Journal of Community Medicine (IJCM) for the election for the year 2018-19. Hereby I declare that I am eligible for the election. I have attached required documents for my eligibility as well. I have read and understand the rules and code of conduct for the election. I am giving undertaking that I will follow the rules and code of conduct for the Election. In case of any breach in code of conduct by me, Election Panel is authorized to take action on it. I understand that final authority for any decision regarding election will be of Election Panel. Signature with Name Date: Place:
Important to all Members : Notice for registering/updating detail. Election will be held through online. All members are requested to visit http://www.accreteinfo.com/election/ and login/ sign up and update their detail to ensure the participation in election. Member can contact iapsmtreasure@gmail.com with cc to iapsmsecretarygeneral@gmail.com in case of registering or login in member account. Secretary General (Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine)