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By-Laws of the Philippine College of Radiology

2012 compared to 2013 proposed

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NEW BY- LAWS OF THE

PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY, INC.

2012 S.E.C. Approved

2013 PROPOSED BY-LAWS OF THE PCR

YES/ NO/ ABSTAIN

ARTICLE I – NAME

This corporation shall be known as the Philippine College of Radiology, Inc. (hereafter Referred to as the "College") and shall constitute the affiliate specialty society in Radiology (Medical Imaging, Interventional and Therapeutic Radiology) of the Philippine Medical (PMA).

ARTICLE 1 NAME

This Corporation shall be known as the

Philippine College of Radiology, Inc.

(hereafter referred to as the “College” or

“PCR”) and shall constitute the affiliate

specialty society in Radiology (Medical

Imaging, Interventional and Therapeutic

Radiology) of the Accredited Professional

Organization (APO) of the Professional

Regulation Commission (PRC).

ARTICLE II - OFFICE (same as

Old By-Laws) The principal office of the Philippine College of Radiology, Inc. shall be in Unit 807 & 809, Future Point Plaza 1,112 Panay Avenue South Triangle, Quezon City.

ARTICLE 2 OFFICE (same)

The principal office of the Philippine College of Radiology, Inc. shall be in Unit 807 & 809, Future Point Plaza 1,112 Panay Avenue South Triangle, Quezon City.



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(N/A) ARTICLE 3 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

3.1 The organizational structure is represented in

the diagram in Appendix A.

3.1.1 The PCR body is divided into the Executive

Assembly and the General Assembly.

3.2 The Executive Assembly shall be headed by

the President of the Philippine College of

Radiology, who shall serve as its presiding

officer and chief executive officer (CEO).

3.3 The President and Executive Officers oversee:

3.3.1 The Presidents of the Chapters and

Subspecialty Societies.

3.3.2 The Chairpersons of the Standing

Committees, namely the Continuing Medical

Education Committee, Research,

Membership, Accreditation, Bylaws,

Nominations and Elections Committee,

Ethics and Discipline Committee,

Governance-Legislative Liaison Committee,

as well as the Committee on the Practice of

Radiology.

3.3.3 The Chairpersons of various Ad-Hoc

Committees, as well as Presidents of other

Recognized Societies.

3.4 The Executive Assembly

3.4.1 The Executive Assembly shall develop

strategic plans and programs for the College

in consonance with the aims and objectives

of the College as embodied in these Bylaws.

Such plans and programs shall be

submitted to the Board of Directors for final

approval.

3.4.2 It shall become the forum by which the

different concerns and aspirations of the

members as represented by the different

presidents of the regional chapters,

subspecialty societies, and other recognized

societies may be ventilated, discussed and

properly addressed through various plans



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and programs which may be agreed upon;

3.4.3 It shall serve as the primary conduit by which

the President (CEO), the chairpersons of

the different committees, councils, and

board of examiners shall relay the specifics

of the different activities and projects of the

College, gather feedbacks for the same, and

report on their progress and current status;

3.4.4 It shall also become the venue by which the

presidents of the different chapters,

subspecialty societies and recognized

societies shall report on their different

activities and projects;

3.4.5 All elected members of the Executive

Assembly are qualified to vote.

3.4.6 The President shall convene the Executive

Assembly on a quarterly basis at a fixed

place, date and time.

3.5 The Executive Assembly shall be composed of

the following:

3.5.1.1 Board of Directors

3.5.1.2 Chairman, Expanded Philippine Board of

Radiology

3.5.1.3 At least three (3) Immediate Past

Presidents of the Council of Past

Presidents

3.5.1.4 Chairman, Residency Training Council

3.5.1.5 Chairman, Standing and Ad-Hoc

Committees

3.5.1.6 Presidents, Chapters

3.5.1.7 Presidents, Subspecialty Societies

3.5.1.8 Presidents, Other Recognized Societies

3.6 The General Assembly is composed of all the

other members of the College.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

Membership to the College is a privilege, not a right, and is

ARTICLE 4 MEMBERSHIP

4.1 Membership to the College is a privilege, not a

right, and is contingent upon the candidate’s



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contingent upon the candidate's compliance with the eligibility requirements and upon the final approval of the Board of Directors.

compliance with the eligibility requirements

and upon the final approval of the Board of

Directors.

A- III, Section I – Eligibility A. Diplomates: Persons are eligible to become Diplomates if they:

a. have earned a medical degree and passed the Philippine Physician Licensure Examination;

b. are a member of the Philippine Medical Association;

c. have completed Radiology Residency Training as prescribed by the PCR Residency Training Council (RTC), or its equivalent for those trained outside of the Philippines provided that the credentials are determined as acceptable by the Philippine Board of Radiology; and

d. have passed the Philippine Board of Radiology (PBR) Certifying Examination.

4.2 Eligibility

4.2.1 Diplomates. Persons are eligible to become

Diplomates if they:

4.2.1.1 Have earned a medical degree and passed

the Philippine Physician Licensure

Examination of the Professional Regulation

Commission (PCR) or an equivalent

Medical Licensure Examination duly

recognized by the Philippine government;

4.2.1.2 Are a member of any recognized

Accredited Professional Organization

(APO) of the Professional Regulation

Commission (PRC);

4.2.1.3 Have completed Radiology Residency

Training as prescribed by the Residency

Training Council (RTC) of the Philippine

College of Radiology, or its equivalent for

those trained outside of the Philippines

provided that the credentials are

determined as acceptable by the

Expanded Philippine Board of Radiology

(PBR); and

4.2.1.4 Have passed the Expanded Philippine

Board of Radiology (PBR) Certifying

Examination.

A- III, Section I – Eligibility B. Fellows: Persons are eligible to become Fellows if they:

a. have atleast one (1) year tenure as Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Radiology;

4.2.2 Fellows. Persons are eligible to become

Fellows, if they:

4.2.2.1 Have at least one (1) year tenure as

Diplomate; and

4.2.2.2 Have fulfilled the requirements prescribed

by the Philippine College of Radiology.



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b. have significant contribution to the specialty as established by the College; and

c. apply for Fellowship and were nominated either by two Fellows in good standing or by the Chapter.

A- III, Section I – Eligibility C. Fellow Emeritus: A current Fellow of the College who has significant contribution to the College upon retirement is eligible to become a Fellow Emeritus. Fellows in good standing may submit names of suggested nominees to the Committee on Membership, which shall in turn make its recommendations to the Board of Directors.

4.2.3 Fellow Emeritus. A current Fellow in good

standing of the College who has been

practicing Radiology for at least 30 years

and who has significant contribution to the

College is eligible to become a Fellow

Emeritus. Fellows in good standing may

submit names of suggested nominees to the

Committee on Membership, which shall in

turn make its recommendations to the Board

of Directors.

A- III, Section I – Eligibility D. Honorary Member: An outstanding non-Filipino Radiologlst who has rendered service to the College is eligible to become an Honorary Member. Fellows in good standing may submit names of suggested nominees to the Committee on Membership, which shall in turn make its recommendations to the Board of Directors.

4.2.4 Honorary Member. An outstanding non-PCR

member who has rendered service to the

College is eligible to become an Honorary

Member. They are not permitted to vote on

matters affecting the College or to practice

Radiology. Fellows in good standing may




of Directors.

(N/A) 4.2.5 Associate Member. An outstanding non-PCR

Radiologist who has rendered service to the

College for three (3) years is eligible to

become an Associate Member. The Board

of Directors will set guidelines for the



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eligibility to become an Associate Member.

Associate members are not permitted to

vote on matters affecting the College or hold

elected positions but are allowed to practice

Radiology. Fellows in good standing may




of Directors. An affirmative vote of at least

two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the

Board of Directors is required before it is

presented to the general membership. A

majority vote of all members present or

represented by proxy in the General

Membership Meeting is required for final

approval and effectivity of Associate

membership.

(N/A) 4.2.6 Corresponding Member. A current Fellow or

Diplomate of the College who is employed

or in-training abroad or members who are

on leave due to illness and who have duly

notified the College of such facts, is eligible

to become a Corresponding Member. If the

employment or training abroad or the leave

due to illness is for more than a year,

payment of annual dues as well as voting

privileges are temporarily suspended but the

Corresponding Member must show

documentary proof of the employment,

training or leave for more than a year upon

his or her return to the Philippines.

(N/A) 4.2.7 Affiliate Member. X-ray Technologists,

Medical Physicists, Bioengineers, Radiology

Nurses and Radiation Biologists who have

made significant contribution to their

specialty in research and education may be

eligible to become Affiliate members.

Membership shall be by invitation upon the



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approval of the Board of Directors. A

certificate of membership shall be issued

upon acceptance and payment of fees and

dues as determined by the Board of

Directors.

A-III, Section 2 - Privileges of Members A. Fellows, Diplomates and

Fellows Emeritus are entitled to vote on matters affecting the College and to be appointed to Committees. Honorary Members are not entitled to vote on matters affecting the College or to be appointed to Committees.

B. Only Fellows in good standing are entitled to hold elective office.

4.3 Privileges of Members

4.3.1 Fellows, Diplomates and Fellows Emeritus in

good standing are entitled to vote on

matters affecting the College and to be

appointed to Committees. Honorary

members, Corresponding Members, and

Board-Eligible Members are not entitled to

vote on matters affecting the College or to

be appointed to Committees.

4.3.2 Only Fellows in good standing are entitled to

hold elective office.

4.3.3 Associate Members and Affiliate Members

may be appointed to committees except the

chairmanship but not to vote in elections

and in matters presented to the membership

nor to hold elective office.

A-III, Section 3 - Duties and Obligations of Members Members shall be considered in "good standing" if the following duties are fully satisfied: A. Fellows and Diplomates are obligated to pay the annual dues of the College. Fellows Emeritus and Honorary Members are not required to pay the annual dues of the College; Life Members shall now be called Fellows who are Fully-Subscribed and are no longer required to pay the annual dues

4.4 Duties and Obligations

4.4.1 Members shall be considered in “good

standing” if the following duties are fully

satisfied:

4.4.1.1 Fellows and Diplomates must maintain

eligibility to practice medicine as well as

maintain good standing status of any

recognized Accredited Professional

Organization of the Professional

Regulation Commission;

4.4.1.2 All members are expected to strictly abide

by the Approved Guidelines for the

Practice of Radiology in the Philippines,

Code of Ethics for Radiologists, Guidelines

for Professional Fees of Radiologists, and

Rules and Regulations of the Chapters

where they practice.



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of the College; The Board of Directors shall, from time to time, prescribe the criteria for Fellows who are Fully-Subscribed; B. Fellows and Diplomates must maintain eligibility to practice medicine as well as maintain good standing status with the Philippine Medical Association (PMA); C. All members are expected to adhere to ethical standards of the College and of the Philippine Medical Association; D. All members must undertake continuing medical education and accrued Continuing Medical Education (CME) Units for re-validation or re-accreditation of membership as determined by the Board of Directors.

4.4.1.3 Fellows and Diplomates must undertake

continuing medical education and accrue

Continuing Medical Education (CME) units

for re-validation or re-instatement of

membership as determined and prescribed

by the Board of Directors.

4.4.1.4 Fellows and Diplomates are obliged to pay

the annual dues of the College. Fellows

Emeritus and Honorary Members are not

required to pay the annual dues of the

College.

4.4.1.5 Life Members shall now be called Fellows

who are Fully-Subscribed and are no

longer required to pay the annual dues of

the College; The Board of Directors shall,

from time to time, prescribe the criteria for

Fellows who are Fully-Subscribed;

4.4.1.6 Affiliate Members, Associate Members, and

Board-Eligible Members are obligated to

pay annual dues as determined by the

Board of Directors.

A-III, Section 4 - Suspension / Termination of Membership (new Section) A. Whenever a Member falls to pay annual dues within the year, the member's privilege to vote and hold office will cease upon notification of this delinquency. If payment is not made within the next succeeding three (3) years after due notification, the delinquent member shall be dropped from the roster and thereupon forfeit all privileges of membership; Exceptions to this may be made on the basis of individual

4.5 Suspension, Termination or Removal

4.5.1 Members, after due process, may be

suspended or removed from membership by

the Board of Directors by two-thirds (2/3)

vote for culpable violation of the PCR

Bylaws, Approved Guidelines for the


Guidelines for Professional Fees of

Radiologists or the pertinent provisions of

the Code of Ethics of the College;

4.5.2 For any cause other than non-payment of

dues, suspension or removal shall occur

only after the member has been advised of

any complaints lodged against him/her and

has been given reasonable opportunity for

defense. Such member, if removed, may

appeal the decision of the Board (BOD) to



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consideration such as for training and employment outside the Philippines. The Committee on Membership shall make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors upon submission of an explanatory document by the Member. B. Members who have been dropped from the roster due to delinquency in payment of dues may be reinstated upon complete payment of back dues plus accrued interests; C. Removal: Members may be removed from membership by the Board of Directors by two-thirds vote for culpable violation of the PCR By-Laws or the pertinent provisions of the Code of Ethics of the College or the PMA; For any cause other than non-payment of dues, removal shall occur only after the member has been advised of any complaints lodged against him/her and has been given reasonable opportunity for defense. Such member, if removed, may appeal the decision of the Board to the Council of Elders (Board of Regents) within thirty (30) days from receipt of notice of the decision;

the Council of Past Presidents within thirty

(30) days from receipt of notice of the

decision. The decision of the Council of Past

Presidents shall be final.

4.5.3 Whenever a member fails to pay the annual

dues within the year, the member’s privilege

to vote and hold office will cease upon

notification of his/her delinquency. If

payment is not made within the next

succeeding three (3) years after due

notification, the delinquent member shall be

dropped from the roster and thereupon

forfeit all privileges of membership;

4.5.4 Exceptions to this rule may be made on the

basis of individual considerations and

circumstances such as Corresponding

Members who will undergo training or

employment for more than 1 year outside

the Philippines or members who are on

leave due to illness. After due notification by

the Member, the Committee on Membership

shall make appropriate recommendation to

the Board of Directors who may suspend

the payment of annual dues as well as

voting privileges upon submission of an

explanatory document by the Member.

4.5.5 Members who have been dropped from the

roster due to delinquency in payment of

dues may be reinstated upon complete

payment of back dues plus accrued

interests;

D. Resignation: Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with

4.6 Resignation

4.6.1 Any member may resign by filing a written

resignation addressed to the President, but



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the President, but such resignation shall not relieve the member so resigning of the obligation to pay any dues or other charges theretofore accrued and unpaid.

such resignation shall not relieve the

member of his/her obligation to pay any

dues or other charges theretofore accrued

and unpaid.

E. Re-validation or Re-accreditation of Membership: Members who fail to meet the criteria for re-validation/re-accreditation as set by the Board of Directors shall be suspended until such time that he shall fulfill the requirements.

4.7 Re-validation or Re-instatement of Membership

4.7.1 Members who fail to meet the criteria for re-

validation/ re-instatement as set by the

Board of Directors shall be suspended until

such time that he/she shall fulfill the

requirements.

A-III, Section 5 – Dues A. Establishment of annual dues: Annual dues may be adjusted by the Board of Directors no oftener than once a year. B. Special assessments may be levied by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Treasurer; C Refund: Dues will not be refunded to any member whose membership have been terminated for any reason.

4.8 Dues

4.8.1.1 Annual dues may be adjusted by the Board

of Directors no oftener than once a year.

4.8.1.2 Special assessments may be levied by the

Board of Directors upon the

recommendation of the Treasurer.

4.8.1.3 Refund

4.8.1.3.1 Dues will not be refunded to any member

whose membership had been terminated

for any reason.

A-III, Section 6 - Meeting of Members (Article X of old By-Laws) A. An annual meeting of the members will be scheduled on or before February 28 on such date and place as to be determined by the Board of Directors. The Annual Meeting will be called for the election for

4.9 Meeting of Members

4.9.1 An annual meeting of the members will be

scheduled on or before February 28 of each

year on such date and place shall be

determined by the Board of Directors. The

Annual Meeting will be called for the

election of the Board of Directors and the

Executive Officers, and for the transaction of

such other business as shall come before

the meeting.



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the Board of Directors and the Officers, and for the transaction of such other business as shall come before the meeting. B. Special meeting of the College may be called by the President at any time; or shall be called by the President upon receipt of written request by a majority of the Board of Directors. Business to be transacted at any special meeting shall be stated in a notice to members. Only matters stated in a notice may be considered during the meeting. C. Notice of Meetings: Notice of meetings shall be mailed to the last known address of members or published in the PCR Newsletter or any newspaper of general circulation at least thirty days before date of the meeting. The fiscal year of the College shall be from March 1 of each year to the last day of February of the succeeding year. D. Quorum: After due notification, all present during the Annual Meeting shall constitute a quorum. To pass a resolution, a vote of 50% plus 1 of those present shall constitute a majority.

4.9.2 Special meeting of the College may be called

by the President at any time; or shall be

called by the President upon receipt of

written request by a majority of the Board of

Directors. Business to be transacted at any

special meeting shall be stated in a notice to

members. Only matters stated in a notice

may be considered during the meeting.

4.9.3 Notice of meetings stating the date, time,

place and agenda of the meeting shall be

given either personally, by registered mail,

by email, by telegram, or by publication in

the PCR website, in the PCR newsletter or

any newspaper of general circulation at

least thirty (30) days before the date of the

meeting. Notice of meeting may be waived

verbally by any member attending it. The

fiscal year of the College shall be from

March 1 of each year to the last day of

February of the succeeding year.

4.9.4 After due notification, a majority of all

members in good standing present in

person or by proxy during the Annual

General Membership Meeting shall

constitute a Quorum. To pass a resolution, a

vote of 50% plus 1 shall constitute a

majority, except in those matters where the

Corporation Code requires the affirmative

vote of a greater proportion.

4.9.5 The Order of Business at the Annual Meeting

of the members shall be as follows:

4.9.5.1 Proof of service of the required notice of

meeting, except when such notice is

waived by the members constituting a

quorum.

4.9.5.2 Proof of the presence of a quorum.



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4.9.5.3 Reading and approval of the minutes of

the previous annual meeting. However, the

reading may be dispensed with by a

majority vote of those present.

4.9.5.4 Unfinished business.

4.9.5.5 Report of the President

4.9.5.6 Financial report by the Treasurer

4.9.5.7 Announcement of the Board of Directors

and Executive Officers for the ensuing year

4.9.5.8 Reading of all Board Resolutions previously

approved.

4.9.5.9 Other matters

4.9.6 The order of business at any meeting may be

changed by the vote of the majority of the

members present.

4.9.7 Each member in good standing shall be

entitled to one vote, and shall vote in person

or by proxy. Voting by proxy shall be in

accordance with the provisions of the

Corporation Code of the Philippines.

ARTICLE IV - BOARD of DIRECTORS Section 1 The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the College, its standing committees, boards, councils, special bodies and publications; it shall determine its policies, actively pursue its vision and mission, and supervise the disbursements of its funds. The Board of Directors may adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of its business as shall be

ARTICLE 5 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD)

5.1 Function

5.1.1 The Board of Directors shall be responsible

for the supervision, control and direction of

the affairs of the College.

5.1.2 It shall create policies regarding

qualifications, requirements, and terms of

office for the chair, standing and special

committees, ad-hoc committees, boards,

councils, special bodies and publications in

instances where they are not specified in

the by laws.

5.1.3 It shall likewise determine the College’s

policies, in active pursuit of its vision and

mission.

5.1.4 It approves the annual budget and all other

disbursements of the College’s funds.



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deemed necessary and may, in execution of power granted, delegate certain of its authority and responsibility to the Executive Council. The Board of Directors shall call to a meeting the board of Regents who shall meet for the purpose of electing the members of the Council of Elders, members of the Electoral Tribunal and members of the Ethics Committee. The Board of Directors shall serve as the final executive authority of the College.

5.1.5 The Board of Directors may adopt such rules

and regulations for the conduct of its

business as shall be deemed necessary and

may, in the exercise of its powers, delegate

the implementation of its policies to the

Executive Officers. (Article 6)

5.1.6 It shall call to a meeting the Board of Regents

who shall meet for the purpose of electing

the members of the Council of Elders,

members of the Electoral Tribunal and

members of the Ethics and Discipline

Committee.

A-IV, Section 2 – Composition The Board of Directors shall consist or 11 members, who amongst themselves shall elect the executive officers of the College. The Presidents of the Chapters and the Presidents of the Subspecialty Societies shall serve as honorary Directors without the right to vote. The President of the College will serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors.

5.2 Composition

5.2.1 The President of the College shall be the

Chief Executive Officer and serve as the

Chairman of the Board of Directors.

A-IV, Section 3 –Term The term of the elected Director shall be three (3) years. For purposes of staggering the term of office of the Directors upon the implementation of this amendment, there will be 11 directors elected. The five directors receiving the highest number of votes shall serve for a term of 3 years; the next five directors shall serve a period of

5.3 Term of Office

5.3.1 The Directors each shall serve a term of

three (3) years and be eligible for re-election

for another three (3)-year term except as

otherwise provided in the article on

transition, Article 6.5.3)

5.4 Minimum Qualifications

5.4.1 He or she must be a fellow in good standing

for the last five (5) consecutive years upon

nomination.

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two years; and the remaining five directors shall serve for a period of one (1) year. Thereafter, five directors shall be elected annually and each shall serve for a period of three (3) years. An elected Director may serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms without restriction as to the overall number of terms. Section 4 - Qualifications The minimum qualification for the position of Board of Directors:

a. Must be a Fellow in good standing for the last five (5) consecutive years upon nomination;

b. Must not be president of any subspecialty society or chapter, or a member of any certifying board under the Philippine College of Radiology;

c. Must signify willingness to serve;

d. Must be nominated by a fellow in good standing.

of a Subspecialty Society or Chapter, PBR

Examiner, or as Member of the Ethics and

Discipline Committee and Committee on the

Standards of Practice of the Radiology

Profession (SPR).

5.4.3 Must signify willingness to serve.

5.4.4 Must be nominated by a fellow in good

standing.

A-IV, Section 5 – Election At each Annual Business Meeting, five (5) Directors will be elected. In addition, the majority of the Board of Directors in office shall have the power to fill the unexpired terms of members of the Board whose seats were vacated by death, resignation or by termination.

5.5 Election

5.5.1 At each Annual Business Meeting, the

members of the Board of Directors shall be

elected for a term of three (3) years in a

three (3) year cycle as follows:

5.5.1.1 Five (5) Directors are elected at the first

year of the cycle, five (5) Directors at the

second year and five (5) Directors at the

final year of the three (3) cycles.

5.5.1.2 Any member can be elected for two (2)

consecutive three (3)-year terms only.



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5.5.1.3 After the new Directors have been elected,

they and the remaining Directors shall

convene, to elect from among themselves

the seven (7) specified positions for the

Executive Officers with the Chair of the

Nominations and Elections Committee as

witness. Thereafter, the Chair of the

Nominations and Elections Committee

shall present the new Directors and

Executive Officers to the General

Membership during the Annual Business

Meeting,

5.5.2 The election for the Presidents of the

Chapters and Subspecialty Societies shall

be in accordance to the procedure and

calendar of the respective Chapters and

Subspecialty Societies.

5.5.3 During the Transition Period or initial year of

adaptation of the 2013 revised Bylaws,

there will be an election of fifteen (15)

individuals to fill each seat of the Board of

Directors. The top five (5) directors

garnering the highest number of votes will

serve for a total term of 3 years. The next

five (5) directors will serve for a total term of

2 years. And the remaining five (5) will serve

for a term of 1 year.

A-IV, Section 6 - Meetings of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors shall meet as the need arises. One such regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held with proper notice immediately before the Annual Business Meeting.

5.6 Meetings of the Board of Directors

5.6.1 The Board of Directors shall conduct regular

meetings beginning on the Annual

Assembly and on the third Saturday of every

odd numbered months of the year, namely;

January, March, May, July, September and

November.

5.6.2 Complete attendance in the regular meetings

shall contribute to confer a status of good

standing for a Director.



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5.6.3 In unavoidable circumstances, a Director

may participate in the meeting through

electronic media provided that his identity is

duly established and confirmed.

5.6.4 Emergency or special meetings may be

scheduled as the need arises.

A-IV, Section 7 - Quorum of the Board of Directors At any meeting of the Board of Directors, a majority of the voting members of the Board shall constitute a quorum necessary for the transaction of the business of the College. Any business involving changes or amendments of the By-Laws of the College require an affirmative vote by at least two- thirds of the Board present at such meeting. All other such business thus transacted shall be valid providing it is affirmatively passed upon by a majority of those voting members of the Board who are present. The Chairman of the Board of Directors will vote only in the event of a tie vote in order to break the tie. A-IV, Section 8 - Telephone Conference Meeting Members of the Board of Directors, or any standing committee board, council or special body designated by the Board, may participate in a meeting by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment which allows all persons participating in the meeting to

5.7 Quorum of the Board of Directors

5.7.1 At any meeting of the Board of Directors, a

majority of the voting members of the Board

shall constitute as a quorum necessary for

the transaction of the business of the

college.

5.7.2 The majority of voting members refers to one

half plus one of the total number of

directors.

5.7.3 All decisions and businesses transacted shall

be valid provided it is affirmatively passed

upon by the majority of the voting members

of the board in quorum.

5.7.4 The Chairman of the Board of Directors can

vote only in the event of a tie.



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hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at such a meeting. Any action by the Board of Directors at a conference call or similar communication must be obtained in writing by a quorum of the board. Such consent in writing shall be treated for all purposes as a vote in favor of such action.

A-IV, Section 9 - Vacancies and Removal Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors between Annual Meetings shall be filled by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Nominations and Elections Committee. The Director so elected to fill a vacancy shall serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor. The Board of Directors may in its discretion by affirmative vote of majority of its members remove any officer for cause. For any cause other than non-payment of dues, removal shall occur only after the member has been advised of any complaints lodged against him or her and has been given reasonable opportunity for defense.

5.8 Vacancies and Removal

5.8.1 Any vacancy occurring in the Board of

Directors between the Annual Meetings

shall be filled and served for the duration of

the remaining term. The vacancy may be

filled by another member from a list supplied

by the Nominations and Elections

Committee in the order of priority based

upon the number of votes obtained in the

last General Elections. Otherwise, the

provisions of the Corporation Code of the

Philippines shall apply.

(Under the Corporation Code of the Philippines,

only the members, by the vote of two-thirds of

them have the power to remove directors with or

without cause in a membership meeting duly called

for that purpose).

A-IV, Section 10 - Compensation Members of the Board of Directors and elected Officers

5.9 Compensation

5.9.1 Members of the Board of Directors shall not

receive compensation for their services.

5.9.2 The Philippine College of Radiology shall

provide for resources as well as expenses



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shall not receive compensation for their services.

necessary in the performance of the duties

of each member of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE V - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OFFICERS

Section 1 - Officers The Officers of the College shall be the President. First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, and Public Relations Officer. They shall constitute the Executive Council which shall be responsible for the day to day affairs of the College. Section 2 – Election of Officers The Officers are elected by the Board of Directors from among themselves by a majority vote at an organizational meeting which shall be called within ten (10) days from the date of election of the Board of Directors. The presiding officer shall be the outgoing president. Section 3 - Term of Office The term of the Office is one year to start at the beginning of the fscal year and shall serve until his/her replacement has been elected and qualified, unless removed in a manner provided for below. The Board of Directors may fill any vacancy of any office for the remainder of the term of the

ARTICLE 6 THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

6.1 The Executive Officers are accountable to the

Board of Directors.

6.2 The Executive Officers shall be responsible for

the day-to-day affairs of the College.

6.3 It shall be composed of the President of

Philippine College of Radiology, the Vice-

President for Internal Affairs, the Vice-

President for External Affairs, the Secretary,

the Treasurer, the Auditor, and the Public

Relations Officer.

6.4 Election of Officers

6.4.1 The seven (7) Officers are nominated from

the members of the Board of Directors, and

voted upon by the same group.

6.5 Term of Office

6.5.1 The term of office shall be from the beginning

and up the end of one (1) fiscal year unless

removed from office upon the

recommendation of the Ethics and

Discipline Committee for due cause.

6.5.2 Before the end of one (1) fiscal year, (and

with the five (5) newly elected members of

the Board of Directors), a successor shall

have been elected. Upon maintaining a

status of good standing, the same officer

may be re-elected into the same position for

a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms.

6.5.3 The Board of Directors may fill a vacancy by

electing a new officer from among the

remaining members of the Board of

Directors that may include the new member

from a list supplied by the Nominations and



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Officer involved.

Elections Committee ( Note: a vacancy in

the officers is not necessarily the same as a

vacancy in the board so a replacement

officer can be chosen from the remaining

board members without having to appoint a

new director.) The suitable candidate

chosen as replacement shall be in the order

of priority based on the number of votes in

the last General Elections. In the event that

the list has been exhausted, the provisions

of the Corporation Code of the Philippines

shall apply.

A-V, Section 4 - Responsibility and Authority The Executive Council shall be responsible for the execution of policy and for running the College in the interim between the Board of Directors meetings on all matters except those specifically reserved to the Board by these by laws. The Executive Council shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe. Actions of the Executive Council shall be reported to the Board of Directors by mail or at the next Board meeting. A. President: The President shall: a. be the Chairman of the

Board of Directors; b. be the Chief Executive and

official spokesperson of the College;

c. preside over general meetings of the College and of the Board of Directors;

d. sign jointly with the secretary

6.6 Responsibility and Authority

6.6.1 General responsibility and authority

6.6.1.1 The Executive Officers shall be responsible

for the execution of policy and for running

the College in the interim between the

Board of Directors meetings on all matters

except those specifically reserved to the

Board of Directors by these laws.

6.6.1.2 The Executive Officers shall exercise such

other powers and perform such other

duties as the Board of Directors may

prescribe.

6.6.1.3 Actions of the Executive Officers shall be

reported to the Board of Directors by mail

or at the next board meeting.

6.6.2 President

6.6.2.1 Shall be the Chairman of the Board of

Directors;

6.6.2.2 Shall be the Chief Executive and official

spokesperson of the College;

6.6.2.3 Shall preside over general meetings of the

College and the Board of Directors;

6.6.2.4 Shall sign jointly with the Secretary all

certificates of membership;

6.6.2.5 Shall execute and sign contracts for and in

the name of the College with the prior



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all certificates of membership;

e. execute and sign contracts for and in the name of the College with the prior approval of the Board of Directors;

f. appoint the Chairman and members of all committees, whether standing or special;

g. exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe

B. First Vice-President: The First Vice-President shall: a. perform the duties of the

president in the absence or incapacity of the latter for any cause;

b. act as liaison between the College and National, Medical, Paramedical Civic Sorties and/or organizations, and government instrumentalities and agencies;

c. be responsible for assisting the President, and act for and in his behalf when the President is unable to attend to or upon the President's instructions on matters relating to the relationships an dealings of the college with the above mentioned organizations or agencies;

d. coordinate all related activities between the College and its Chapters and Subspecialty organizations of the College;

e. be the Overall Chairman of the Committee in charge of

approval of the Board of Directors;

6.6.2.6 Shall appoint the chair of all committees

whether standing or special in concurrence

with the Board of Directors.

6.6.2.7 Shall exercise such other powers and

perform such other duties as the Board of

Directors may prescribe.

6.6.3 Vice-President for Internal Affairs

6.6.3.1 Shall perform the duties of the President in

the absence or incapacity of the latter for

any cause.

6.6.3.2 Shall be responsible for assisting the

President, and act for and in his behalf

when the President is unable to attend to

or upon the President’s instructions on

matters relating to the relationships and

dealings of the College with the above

mentioned organizations or agencies;

6.6.3.3 Shall supervise all related activities

between the College and its Chapters and

Subspecialty organizations of the College.

6.6.3.4 Shall be the Overall Chairman of the

Annual Conventions


perform such other duties as the Board of


6.6.4 Vice-President for External Affairs

6.6.4.1 Shall perform the duties of the Vice-

President for Internal Affairs in case of

incapacity.

6.6.4.2 Shall act as Chair of the Scientific

Committee of the Annual Convention


performs such other duties as the Board of


6.6.4.4 Shall act as a liaison between the College

and National, Medical, Paramedical Civic



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the Annual Convention; f. exercise such other powers

and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe

C. Second Vice-President: The Second Vice-President shall, a. perform the duties of the

President in the absence of the President and First Vice-President for any cause;

b. exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe.

D. Secretary. The Secretary shall: a. keep a record of the

membership of the College; b. record the minutes of all

meetings of the College, Board of Directors and Executive Council;

c. sign jointly with the President all certificates of membership;

d. keep the College's banner, corporate seal, records and affix the seal to the certificates and other documents requiring the said seal;

e. serve such other notices as may be necessary for general meetings of the College and those of the Board of Directors;

f. serve such other notices as may be prescribe by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, however, may elect an assistant secretary to help him in the

Societies and/or organizations, and

government instrumentalities and

agencies;

6.6.5 Secretary

6.6.5.1 Shall keep a record of the membership of

the College;

6.6.5.2 Shall record the minutes of the meetings of

the College, Board of Directors and

Executive Officers;

6.6.5.3 Shall sign jointly with the President all

certificates of membership;

6.6.5.4 Shall keep the College’s banner, corporate

seal, records and affix the seal to the

certificates and other documents requiring

the said seal;

6.6.5.5 Shall serve such other notices as may be

necessary for general meetings of the

College and those of the Board of

Directors

6.6.5.6 Shall serve such other notices as may be

prescribe by the Board of Directors. The

Board of Directors, however, may elect an

assistant secretary to help him/her in the

performance of his/her duties;

6.6.5.7 Shall make an annual report and update

the records of the College at the Securities

and Exchange Commission.

6.6.5.8 Shall supervise the Manager and auxiliary

staff of the PCR Office.

6.6.6 Treasurer

6.6.6.1 Shall have custody of all funds of the

College and keep a record of all

disbursements in the corresponding books

of accounts;

6.6.6.2 Shall receive and issue receipts to all

moneys paid to the College;

6.6.6.3 Shall deposit in the name of the College in



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performance of his duties; g. make an annual report and

update the records of the College at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

E. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall: a. have custody of all funds of

the College and keep a record of all and disbursements in the corresponding books of accounts;

b. receive and issue receipts for all monies paid to the College;

c. deposit in the name of the College in such banks as may be designated by the Board of Directors , all funds of the College;

d. sign jointly with the President checks when authorized by the Board of Directors;

e. render a financial report at the Annual Business Meeting of such other time as the Board of Directors may require;

f. cause the preparation financial statements to be submitted to the membership, and to the Securities and Exchange Commission and other agencies as required by government;

g. perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.

such banks as may be designated by the

Board of Directors, all funds of the College;

6.6.6.4 Shall sign jointly with the President checks

when authorized by the Board of Directors;

6.6.6.5 Shall render a financial report at the Annual

Business Meeting or such other time as

the Board of Directors may require;

6.6.6.6 Shall cause the preparation of financial

statements to be submitted to the

membership, and to the Securities and

Exchange Commission and other agencies

as required by government;

6.6.6.7 Shall perform such other duties as may be

prescribed by the Board of Directors.

6.6.7 Auditor

6.6.7.1 Shall plan and perform an audit to obtain

reasonable assurance that the financial

statements of the College are free of

material misstatement that are caused by

error or fraud;

6.6.7.2 Shall determine whether the Board of

Directors has managed or used the

College’s fund, personnel, property and

other resources in an effective and efficient

manner.

6.6.7.3 Shall make an Annual Report based on the

above functions.

6.6.8 Public Relations Officer

6.6.8.1 Shall issue press releases through the

various media as authorized by the

President and/or Board of Directors;

6.6.8.2 Shall cause the publication of the directory

of members of the College;

6.6.8.3 Shall coordinate with the Editorial Staff for

the publication of the PCR Newsletter and

the Journal of the Philippine College of

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F. Auditor: The Auditor shall: a. Plan and perform an audit to

obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements of the College are free of material misstatement that are caused by error or fraud.

b. Determine whether the Board of Directors has managed or used the College’s fund, personnel, property and other resources in an effective and efficient manner.

c. Make annual report based on the above functions.

G. Press Relations Officer. The Press Relations Office shall: a. issue press releases as

authorized by the President and/or Board of Directors;

b. cause the publication of the directory of members of the College;

c. cause the publication of the Newsletter and the Journal of the College.

A-V, Section 5 — Quorum – Call of Meetings A majority of the Executive Council shall constitute a quorum at any duly called meeting of the Executive Council. The President shall call such meetings of the Executive Council as the business of the College may require.

6.6.8.4 Shall act as point person for various media

communications.

ARTICLE VI –COMMITTEES

Section 1

ARTICLE 7 COMMITTEES

7.1 Standing Committees, Special Committees,

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A. Standing Committees: The Board of Directors shall establish standing committees with their responsibilities and authority as prescribed in these bylaws. The Board shall appoint committee chairmen who will serve three (3) year terms unless otherwise prescribed by the Board. The chairmen of the standing committees must be fellows in good standing. Reappointment is permissible. TheBoard of Directors shall serve as the final executive authority of the Standing Committees.

B. Special Committees: The Board of Directors or the Executive Council may establish various special committees and prescribe their responsibilities and authority without prejudice to these by-laws. The President will appoint a committee chairman who will serve for terms prescribed by the Board of Directors or by the Executive Council. The Chairmen of the Special Committees must be Fellows in good standing. The Board of Directors shall serve as the final executive authority of the Special Committees.

C. Task Force: The Board of Directors, Executive Council, or the President may establish a

by the Board of Directors.

7.2 Standing Committees. The Board of Directors

shall establish the Standing Committees

enumerated in these Bylaws with their

responsibilities and authority as prescribed in

these bylaws. The Board of Directors shall

appoint committee chairmen who will serve a

one (1) year term unless otherwise

prescribed by the Board. The chairpersons of

the standing committees must be fellows in

good standing. Reappointment is permissible.

Unless otherwise stated, each committee

should have atleast three (3) members

including the chairman. The Board of

Directors shall serve as the final executive

authority of the Standing Committees.

7.2.1 Continuing Medical Education Committee.

7.2.1.1 Shall plan, create and conduct learning and

training opportunities other than the Annual

Convention for the members, which may

include modular and electronic formats.

7.2.1.2 Shall coordinate, integrate and calendar

continuing medical education activities of

the Chapters and Subspecialty Societies;

7.2.1.3 Shall determine, assess, record Continuing

Medical Education (CME) Units of the

members, and submit the record to the

Membership Committee immediately

before the Annual Business Meeting, or as

may be requested.

7.2.2 Research Committee.

7.2.2.1 Shall be responsible for the screening,

review and approval of papers for

publication in the Journal of the College, in

coordination with the Public Relations

Officer;



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task force to address a specific issue in a focused manner and in a defined time period. The life span of a task force is generally expected to be no longer than one year. However, the task force maybe re-appointed by its convening body for ongoing issues. The Board of Directors shall serve as the final executive authority of the Task Force.

A-VI, Section 2 Fellows, Diplomates and Fellows Emeritus in good standing are entitled to be appointed by the President or the Committee Chairmen to be members of the standing committee, special committee or task force.

A-VI, Section 3 -Standing Committees: A. Continuing Medical

Education Committee.

The Continuing Medical Education Committee shall:

a. Plan, create and conduct learning and training opportunities other than the Annual Convention for the members, which may include modular and electronic formats.

b. Coordinate, integrate and calendar continuing medical education activities of the Chapters and Subspecialty Societies;

7.2.2.2 Shall coordinate multicenter researches or

international cooperation researches and

studies;

7.2.2.3 Shall create and oversee the PCR

Research Unit responsible for evaluating

research proposals, providing access to

literature, advising on methodologies and

research design, and providing help in

drafting the scientific paper;

7.2.2.4 Shall explore, coordinate and award grants

or funding for research, which may include

formation of a foundation, as the Board of


7.2.2.5 Shall screen and approve scientific papers

submitted by Diplomates as significant

requirements to be eligible to become

Fellows of the College.

7.2.3 Membership Committee.

7.2.3.1 Shall valuate the eligibility of candidates for

membership to the College;

7.2.3.2 Shall evaluate if a member is in “good

standing” status, as provided in Article 4.4 ;

7.2.3.3 Shall assess and make recommendation

for the termination or removal of members

from the College, as provided in Article 4.5;

7.2.3.4 Shall keep and update the record of the

members of the College, and provide a

copy of the record to the Secretary;

7.2.3.5 Shall assist the Public Relations Officer in

the publication of the directory of the

members of the College;

7.2.3.6 Shall create and oversee the PCR records

and Statistical Unit responsible for keeping

and updating all records of the College

including the list of members, chapter

affiliation, subspecialty society affiliation,

last known addresses, geographic

distribution, equipment density, milestones,

etc.;



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c. Determine, assess, record Continuing Medical Education (CME) Units of the members, and submit the record to the Membership Committee immediately before the Annual Business Meeting, or as may be requested;

B. Research Committee. The Research Committee shall:

a. Be responsible for the screening, review and approval of papers for publication in the Journal of the College, in Coordination with the Press Relation Officer

b. Coordinate multicenter researches or international cooperation researches and Studies;

c. Create and oversee the PCR Research Unit responsible for evaluating research proposals providing access to literature, advising on methodologies and research design, and providing help in drafting the scientific paper

d. Search, coordinate and award grants for research

e. Screen and approve

7.2.3.7 Shall assess adequacy of Continuing

Medical Education (CME) Units for

members, and

7.2.3.8 Shall make recommendations for re-

validation/re-instatement of membership.

7.2.3.9 Shall inform members who are delinquent

or who are not in “good standing” of their

status.

7.2.4 Accreditation Committee.

7.2.4.1 Shall include members representing the

Residency Training Council, Ultrasound

Society of the Philippines, CT- MRI Society

of the Philippines and other subspecialty

societies that may be formed and duly

recognized by the PCR.

7.2.4.2 Shall coordinate and frame guidelines with

the Subspecialty Training Council and

Subspecialty Accreditation Committees

establishing minimum requirements for

Accreditation of Subspecialty Training

programs and Subspecialty Training

Centers;

7.2.4.3 Shall coordinate and frame guidelines with

the Residency Training Council in

establishing minimum requirements for

Accreditation of Residency Training

Programs and Residency Training

Centers;

7.2.4.4 Shall evaluate training programs for

accreditation;

7.2.4.5 Shall inspect and evaluate training centers

for accreditation.

7.2.4.6 Shall suspend or revoke accreditation of

Training Programs or Training Centers in

concurrence with the Residency Training

Council and the Subspecialty Accreditation

Committees.

7.2.5 Committee on Bylaws.



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scientific papers submitted by Diplomates as significant requirements to be eligible to become Fellows of the College

C. Membership Committee. The Membership Committee shall:

a. Evaluate the eligibility of candidates for membership to the College;

b. Evaluate if a member is in "good standing' status, as provided in Article III, Sec.3;

c. Assess and make recommendation for the termination or removal of members from the College, as provided in Article III, Sec 4;

d. Keep and update the record of the members of the College, and provide a copy of the record to the Secretary;

e. Assist the {Press Relation Officer in the publication of the directory of the members of the College;

f. Create and oversee the PCR records and Statistical Unit responsible for keeping and updating all records of the

7.2.5.1 Shall make proposals for amendments to

the bylaws to the Board of Directors;

7.2.5.2 Shall review and evaluate amendments to

the bylaws proposed by members of the

College.

7.2.6 Nominations and Elections Committee.

7.2.6.1 Shall be chaired by the Immediate Past

President.

7.2.6.2 Shall administer the conduct of the annual

election to fill the vacancies in the Board of

Directors due to expiration of term.

7.2.6.3 Shall publish the election guidelines and

qualifications of nominees to inform all

members through the PCR Newsletter,

PCR website, by email, and other means

at least ninety (90) days prior to the Annual

Business meeting.

7.2.6.4 Shall accept and screen nominees for

election to the Board of Directors at least

ninety (90) days before the Annual

Business Meeting;

7.2.6.5 In the event that there is insufficient

number of nominees, forty-five (45) days

prior to the annual business meeting, each

society/chapter shall be required to provide

a qualified nominee.

7.2.6.6 Obtain a written acceptance of nomination

from all qualified nominees at least thirty

(30) days prior to the Annual Business

Meeting;

7.2.6.7 Publish the list of candidates for election to

the Board of Directors at least fifteen (15)

days before the election.

7.2.6.8 Validate all proxies received from the

Secretary of the Board of Directors.

7.2.6.9 Supervise the balloting and canvassing of

the elections;

7.2.6.10 Declare the final results of the elections at

the General Assembly.



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college including listing of members, chapter affiliation, subspecialty society affiliation, last known addresses, geographic distribution, equipment density, milestones, etc.;

g. Assess adequacy of Continuing Medical Education (CME) Units for members, and make recommendations for re- certification / revalidation of Membership;

D. Accreditation Committee. The Accreditation Committee shall include members representing the Residency Training Council. The Committee shall:

a. coordinate with the Residency Training Council in establishing minimum requirements for Accreditation of Residency Training Programs and Residency Training Centers;

b. Coordinate with the Subspecialty Training Council establishing minimum requirements for Accreditation of Subspecialty Training Programs and Subspecialty Training Centers;

7.2.7 Committee on Ethics and Discipline.

7.2.7.1 Shall be composed of seven (7) members

from among the Past Presidents of PCR,

as well as the immediate past president

from each PCR chapter and PCR

subspecialty society, provided they are not

incumbent members of the Committee on

the Standards of Practice of Radiology.

They shall be appointed by the PCR Board

of Directors and shall elect a chairman

from among themselves.

7.2.7.2 Shall accept, investigate, and make

appropriate recommendations to the BOD

on complaints filed against any member

involved in violation of the PCR Bylaws,

Approved Guidelines for the Practice of

Radiology, Guidelines for Professional

Fees of Radiologists and Code of Ethics

for Radiologists;

7.2.7.3 Shall accept, investigate, and make

recommendations on impeachment

complaints filed against any elected

member of the Board of Directors.

7.2.7.4 Shall receive complaints from PCR

members and the general public regarding

any violation by accredited entities of the

Guidelines for the Practice of Radiology in

the Philippines and Guidelines for

Professional Fees of Radiologists.

7.2.7.5 Shall summon for an appearance before

the Committee the members with reported

infractions, for questioning, and

assessment of the complaint.

7.2.7.6 Shall receive complaints from the PCR

members and the general public regarding

non-members of the PCR practicing as a

radiologist or interpreting/performing

radiological procedures, document the



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c. Evaluate training programs for accreditation;

d. Inspect and evaluate training centers for accreditation.

E. Committee on By-Laws. The Committee on By-Laws shall:

a. Make proposals for amendments to the By-Laws in coordination with the Board of Directors, as provided in Article III, Section 2;

b. Review and evaluate amendments to the by-laws proposed by members of the College;

F. Nominations and Elections

Committee. The Nominations and Elections Committee shall be chaired by the immediate Past President. The Committee shall:

a. Accept and screen nominees for election to the Board of Directors and Executive Council Officers at least thirty (30) days before the Annual Business Meeting

b. Obtain a written acceptance of nomination from all qualified nominees at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual

same, and file the appropriate complaints

with the Professional Regulation

Commission or other government

regulatory agencies, and to pursue the

same to conclusion

7.2.8 Government and Legislative Liaison

Committee.

7.2.8.1 Shall be chaired by the Vice President for

External Affairs.

7.2.8.2 Shall liaise and coordinate with government

agencies on matters related to evaluation,

regulation, registration, licensing, and

others concerning the practice of

Radiology;

7.2.8.3 Shall be responsible for gathering

proposals, legislation and bills in the

Senate and Congress pertaining to and

affecting the practice of Radiology

7.2.8.4 Shall represent the College in meetings,

consultations, representations with

government, Senate and Congress; Make

position papers and lobby in behalf of the

College for matters and issues requiring

such papers and representation.

7.2.9 Committee on the Standards of Practice of

the Radiology Profession (SPR).

7.2.9.1 The Philippine College of Radiology shall

set the standards of practice of the

radiology profession, including

teleradiology in the country following

internationally recognized guidelines and

generally accepted norms in order to

deliver the best possible radiological

services to the most number of people at

the least cost and utmost safety, and to the

professional satisfaction of Radiologists.

7.2.9.2 The committee on the Standards of the



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Business Meeting; c. Supervise the

balloting and canvassing of the elections;

d. Declare the final results of the elections.

G. Ethics Committee. The members of the Ethics Committee shall be composed of past presidents who shall be chosen by the Board of Regents. They shall elect a Chair from among themselves. The Committee shall:

a. Accept, investigate, and make appropriate recommendations on complaints filed against any member involved in incidents in violation of the PCR Code of Ethics;

b. Accept, investigate, arid make appropriate recommendations on impeachment complaints filed against any elected member of the Board of Directors;

H. Government and Legislative Liaison Committee. The Government and Legislative Liaison Committee shall:

a. Liaise and coordinate with government agencies on matters related to evaluation, regulation, registration, licensing, and others

Practice of the Radiology Profession shall

be created with the following functions:

7.2.9.2.1 Set the Guidelines for the Standards for

the Practice of Radiology in the

Philippines, review and publish the same

every three (3) years;

7.2.9.2.2 Set the Guidelines for Professional Fees

of Radiologists (or service level

agreement), review and publish the same

every three (3) years. The service level

agreement may be in the form of a

recommended range, and may be

categorized based on geographic region

and/or national standards.

7.2.9.2.3 Ensure that all members of the College

receive a copy of these guidelines and

signify their concordance and compliance

by affixing their signature to the current

guidelines.

7.2.9.2.4 Accept proposals for revisions from the

general membership of the Guidelines for

the Practice of Radiology in the

Philippines, Guidelines for Professional

Fees of Radiologists and Code of Ethics

for Radiologists, take the same into

consideration on review, and disseminate

the proposed revisions to all members at

least two (2) months prior to the Annual

Meeting where such will be taken up.

7.2.9.2.5 Present the proposed or revised

Guidelines for the Practice of Radiology

in the Philippines, Guidelines for

Professional Fees of Radiologists and

Code of Ethics for Radiologists in the

Annual Meeting of the Philippine College

of Radiology for approval by at least a

majority of the members present.

7.2.9.2.6 Recommend to the Ethics and Discipline

Committee sanctions to violations, which



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concerning the practice of Radiology;

b. Be responsible for gathering proposals, legislation and bills in the Senate and Congress pertaining to, and affecting thepractice in Radiology;

c. Represent the College in meetings, consultations, and representations with government. Senate and Congress;

d. Make position papers and lobby in behalf of the College for matters and issues requiring such papers and representation.

may include the suspension or dropping

from the rolls, of any PCR member found

to be violating the Guidelines for the


Guidelines for Professional Fees of

Radiologists and Code of Ethics for

Radiologists.

7.2.9.2.7 Liaison with government regulatory

bodies, health insurance agencies,

hospital associations or groups, certifying

bodies or agencies and other

professional organizations for the

recognition of members in good standing,

updated annually or sooner, as the

committee and Board of Directors deem

fit.

7.2.9.2.8 Perform such other functions and

responsibilities as may be assigned by

the Board of Directors.

7.2.9.3 The SPR Committee shall be composed of

a Past President of the PCR who is not a

member of the Committee on Ethics and

Discipline, with one (1) representative each

from the PCR Chapters and Subspecialty

societies.

7.2.9.4 The members of the committee shall elect

its Chairman from among themselves.

ARTICLE 8 (Pls. see below the EXPANDED

PHILIPPINE BOARD OF RADIOLOGY)

ARTICLE 9 (Pls. see below the RESIDENCY

TRAINING COUNCIL)

ARTICLE VII – CHAPTERS (Article XIV of old By-Laws)

Section 1 For more effective supervision, administration and to better secure the purpose for which

(Pls. see Article III.) ARTICLE 10. CHAPTERS

10.1. The basic organization of Philippine College

of Radiology is the chapter.

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the College was organized, the Board of Directors, may, with simple majority vote approve the formation of chapters upon application of at least five (5) Fellows residing and/or practicing in a geographically contiguous area. The application must be accompanied by a Proposed Constitution and By-Laws, set of interim executive officers composed of a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer in the least and the area that the proposed chapter is representing. Upon approval by the Board of Directors, the new chapter shall elects its officers in accordance with the by-laws and these officers shall hold office for one (1) year until their successors shall be elected in the meeting called for that purpose. The new chapter shall now seek approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of the constitution and By-Laws Section 2 – Composition The chapter shall collect the dues from its members and shall remit the share of the national organization on a monthly basis. The chapters shall also maintain a roster of the members and shall inform the national organization of the number of CME units earned by members for attending such scientific sessions and/or

be a member of a recognized chapter.

10.1.2. The Board of Directors of the PCR, for the

purpose of effective supervision, administration

and to better secure the purpose for which the

College was organized, may charter chapters on

the basis of geographic or other conditions as the

Board of Directors may deem desirable.

10.1.3. There may be more than one chapter in a

densely populated area.

10.1.4. In sparsely populated areas, chartered

chapters may draw members from more than one

geographic region.

10.2. A chartered chapter formed in any

convenient geographical area shall be established

with boundaries by agreement among the BOD,

the organizers of the chapter, and any local

chapter already in existence, which may be

affected thereby.

10.2.1. A chartered chapter shall govern its

members whose practice of Radiology is covered

within the geographic boundary of the chapter.

10.2.2. The chartered Chapter shall hereby

expressly adopt The Code of Ethics of the

Philippine College of Radiology as the Principles of

Ethics of the Chapter.



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meetings.

ARTICLE VIII -SUBSPECIALTY SOCIETIES

(Article XII of old By Laws) Section 1 In view of the ever increasing advances in the field of Radiologic sciences, the College will promote and organize special interest groups in the Radiologic Sciences which can be either system-based or modality-based. Such organizations can accept non-members of the Philippine College of Radiology as members of these organizations. Suchmembership, however, does not mean eventual acceptance into the Philippine College of Radiology. They may give proficiency tests or examinations but these will not prevent other members of the College from performing such procedures. In the event such organization give proficiency tests/examinations, the members of such panel or board giving these proficiency tests/examinations shall be considered members of the Philippine Board of Radiology having the same qualification as members as mentioned in Article IX Section 3.

(Pls. see Article III.)

ARTICLE 11. SUBSPECIALTY SOCIETIES

11.1. The Philippine College of Radiology will

continue to recognize and support the

advancement of the established subspecialty

societies.

11.1.1. In view of the ever-increasing advances

in the field of Radiologic Sciences, the College

will also promote and organize new

subspecialty societies in the Radiologic

Sciences.

11.1.2. Membership in the established

subspecialty societies shall be exclusive to

members of the College in good standing.

11.2. The Subspecialty Societies may administer

proficiency examinations to qualify and provide

accreditation to its members.

11.2.1. These examinations by the Subspecialty

Societies will not, however, prevent other members

of the College from performing such procedures

specific to the Subspecialty Societies.

11.2.2. In the event the Subspecialty Societies

chose to administer certifying examinations, the

members of such examining panel or board of the

Subspecialty Societies must be bona fide members

of the Philippine College of Radiology.

11.2.2.1. For purposes of this bylaws, the

recognized existing Subspecialty Societies of the

College, include but are not limited to the following,

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11.2.2.1.1. Computed Tomography and

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Society of the

Philippines;

11.2.2.1.2. Ultrasound Society of the

Philippines;

11.2.2.1.3. Philippine Radiation Oncology

Society;

11.2.2.1.5. Philippine Society of Vascular and

Interventional Radiology; and

11.2.2.1.4. Diagnostic Breast Imaging Society

of the Philippines.

11.2.2.2. In no instance shall the Bylaws of any or

each of the aforementioned Subspecialty Societies

conflict with any provisions of the Bylaws of the

College.

In no instance shall the Bylaws of any or each of the aforementioned Subspecialty Societies conflict with any provisions of the Bylaws of the College.

11.2.2.2.1. In the event any Bylaws of the

Subspecialty Societies are contrary or

contradictory to the Bylaws of the College, the

Bylaws of the College shall prevail.

11.2.3. The established Subspecialty Societies

shall be without prejudice to the New Subspecialty

Societies that may include:

11.2.3.1. Pediatric Radiology;

11.2.3.2. Neuroradiology;

11.2.3.3. Body Imaging;

11.2.3.4. Musculoskeletal Radiology; and

11.2.3.5. Subspecialties that may be formed in the

future.

11.2.3.6. The New Subspecialty Societies shall

each form committees and shall be authorized by

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Directors to form and set guidelines, constitutions,

articles and/or bylaws specific to each society or

group.

11.2.4. Guidelines and/or bylaws of the new

Subspecialty Society shall not in any way

contradict or be contrary to any guidelines and/or

bylaws of the College.

11.2.5. In the event of contradiction or

inconsistencies, the guidelines and/or bylaws of

the College shall prevail.

The Key Representatives of each New Subspecialty Society shall present to the Board of Directors of the Philippine College of Radiology among others, the following items specific to their group, to wit:

11.3. The Key Representatives of each New

Subspecialty Society shall present to the Board of

Directors of the Philippine College of Radiology

among others, the following items specific to their

group, to wit:

11.3.1. The minutes of the general or special

meetings;

11.3.2. The minutes of the regular and special

board meetings;

11.3.3. Reports on their conferences;

11.3.4. Minimum requirements to qualify as an

examiner of each of their Expertise-Based Group.

11.3.5. Number of cases, percentage of time in

subspecialty and equipment. (Hereinafter the “Key

Representatives Reports”)

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