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There are four classes of membership, namely:
1. Full Members
2. Provisional Members
3. Associate Members
4. Honorary Members

1. Full Members

Any non profit /charity association, society, trust or foundation can become a Full Member of the Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan with voting rights subject to the condition that:
i. It is a registered charity in Pakistan
ii. Working primarily for Thalassaemics
iii. Looking after the treatment of at least 50 verifiable Thalassaemics
iv. Agrees with the Aims/Objectives and the constitution of the Federation.
v. Regularly pays membership fee.
vi. Is a Full member of the Provincial/Regional Thalassaemia Federation
vii. Attends Annual General Meeting and has the right to vote, if all arrears and membership fees of the federation have been duly paid
viii. In case of absence during the elections shall not be able to send a replacement in its absence but can use a proxy for voting through a fellow member. The instrument appointing proxies shall be in writing under the hand of the appointer and must be deposited at the registered office of the Federation not less than 72 hours before the time of holding the meeting.

2. Provisional Members

Any non profit /charity association, society, trust or foundation can become a Provisional Member of Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan without voting rights subject to the condition that:
i. It is a registered charity in Pakistan
ii. Working primarily for Thalassaemics
iii. Looking after the treatment of Thalassaemics between the numbers of 1 to 49
iv. Agrees with the Aims/Objectives and the constitution of the Federation.
v. It is a Provisional member of the Provincial/Regional chapter of the Federation
vi. Can apply for full membership after the registration of 50 patients
vii. Regularly pays membership fee.
viii. Attends Annual General meeting but does not have the right to vote

3. Associate Members

Any association, society, institution, organization, company, firm or a person can become an Associate Member of Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan without voting rights subject to the condition that:
i. He/she has interest in the welfare of Thalassaemics
ii. Agrees with the aims, objectives and constitution of the Federation.
iii. Regularly pays membership fees.
iv. Attends Annual General meetings but does not have the right to vote

4. Honorary Members
Any natural person who can be helpful to the Federation due to his/her knowledge, experience and deep interest in social welfare activities or is affiliated with such agency, which can be helpful for achieving the objectives of the Federation, can be nominated as honorary member of the Federation by the Executive Committee.

B. Membership Fees

i. Full members shall pay one time registration fee of Rs. 2,000/- and an annual membership fee of Rs. 8,000 (may also be paid in quarterly instalments with the permission from the President).
ii. Provisional Members shall pay one time registration fee of Rs. 1,000/- and an annual membership fee of Rs. 4,000/- (may also be paid in quarterly instalments with the permission from the President).
iii. Associate members shall pay one time registration fee of Rs. 1,000/- and an annual membership fee of Rs. 2,000/-.

C. Application for Seeking Membership

Each member who is constitutionally eligible for membership, may apply for the membership on the prescribed form to the Executive Committee. Executive Committee is empowered to accept or reject their applications. In case of rejection the Executive Committee shall intimate in writing the reasons for rejection of the application.

D. In case of rejection of application for membership

Each one, whose application has been rejected by the Executive Committee, may appeal before a panel of 5 members (who are not the members of Executive Committee) appointed by the general body against the rejection of the membership. This panel shall present the report to the General Body and General Body’s decision shall be final.

E. Rights of membership

i. Full Members shall be members of its general body. They have a right to vote and contest elections.
ii. Provisional Members, Associate members and Honorary members shall have no right to vote. They may only participate in General Body meetings and express their opinion and ideas only with the permission of the Chair.

F. Suspension and/or cancellation of membership

Membership can be suspended/ cancelled:

i. If a member does not pay membership fee within three months of the starting of the fiscal year, his/her/it membership shall stand suspended and if he/she fails to pay their membership fee within the next quarter, his/her/it right of voting shall be withdrawn. However, on the clearance of dues/membership fee, the voting rights shall be restored.
ii. If any member after proper notice of the meeting, fails to attend 02 consecutive meetings of General Body/Executive Committee without prior permission of the President for not attending the meeting, the General Body/Executive Committee is empowered to cancel his/her/it membership. A copy of such approval shall be submitted to Federation office before the commencement of such meeting.
iii. If Executive Committee has solid reasons to believe that the conduct of a member is against the aims and spirits of the Federation or is of a defaming nature or brings the Federation into disrepute, the Executive Committee shall seek an explanation from such member. In case of an unsatisfactory explanation, the Executive Committee shall issue a warning or shall demand the resignation of his/her membership. If a member refuses to resign or does not mend his/her conduct, the General Body may cancel his/her/it membership, with reasons, in writing.
iv. If a member wishes to resign voluntarily, the Executive Committee is authorized to accept his/her resignation subject to the condition that he/she has paid all their dues.
v. If a member no longer fulfils the membership criteria, its/his/her membership shall stand suspended.
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	There are four classes of membership, namely: 1. Full Members 2. Provisional Members 3. Associate Members 4. Honorary Members 1. Full Members Any non profit /charity association, society, trust or foundation can become a Full Member of the Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan with voting rights subject to the condition that: i. It is a registered charity in Pakistan ii. Working primarily for Thalassaemics iii. Looking after the treatment of at least 50 verifiable Thalassaemics iv. Agrees with the Aims/Objectives and the constitution of the Federation. v. Regularly pays membership fee. vi. Is a Full member of the Provincial/Regional Thalassaemia Federation vii. Attends Annual General Meeting and has the right to vote, if all arrears and membership fees of the federation have been duly paid viii. In case of absence during the elections shall not be able to send a replacement in its absence but can use a proxy for voting through a fellow member. The instrument appointing proxies shall be in writing under the hand of the appointer and must be deposited at the registered office of the Federation not less than 72 hours before the time of holding the meeting. 2. Provisional Members Any non profit /charity association, society, trust or foundation can become a Provisional Member of Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan without voting rights subject to the condition that: i. It is a registered charity in Pakistan ii. Working primarily for Thalassaemics iii. Looking after the treatment of Thalassaemics between the numbers of 1 to 49 iv. Agrees with the Aims/Objectives and the constitution of the Federation. v. It is a Provisional member of the Provincial/Regional chapter of the Federation vi. Can apply for full membership after the registration of 50 patients vii. Regularly pays membership fee. viii. Attends Annual General meeting but does not have the right to vote 3. Associate Members Any association, society, institution, organization, company, firm or a person can become an Associate Member of Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan without voting rights subject to the condition that: i. He/she has interest in the welfare of Thalassaemics ii. Agrees with the aims, objectives and constitution of the Federation. iii. Regularly pays membership fees. iv. Attends Annual General meetings but does not have the right to vote 4. Honorary Members Any natural person who can be helpful to the Federation due to his/her knowledge, experience and deep interest in social welfare activities or is affiliated with such agency, which can be helpful for achieving the objectives of the Federation, can be nominated as honorary member of the Federation by the Executive Committee. B. Membership Fees i. Full members shall pay one time registration fee of Rs. 2,000/- and an annual membership fee of Rs. 8,000 (may also be paid in quarterly instalments with the permission from the President). ii. Provisional Members shall pay one time registration fee of Rs. 1,000/- and an annual membership fee of Rs. 4,000/- (may also be paid in quarterly instalments with the permission from the President). iii. Associate members shall pay one time registration fee of Rs. 1,000/- and an annual membership fee of Rs. 2,000/-. C. Application for Seeking Membership Each member who is constitutionally eligible for membership, may apply for the membership on the prescribed form to the Executive Committee. Executive Committee is empowered to accept or reject their applications. In case of rejection the Executive Committee shall intimate in writing the reasons for rejection of the application. D. In case of rejection of application for membership Each one, whose application has been rejected by the Executive Committee, may appeal before a panel of 5 members (who are not the members of Executive Committee) appointed by the general body against the rejection of the membership. This panel shall present the report to the General Body and General Body’s decision shall be final. E. Rights of membership i. Full Members shall be members of its general body. They have a right to vote and contest elections. ii. Provisional Members, Associate members and Honorary members shall have no right to vote. They may only participate in General Body meetings and express their opinion and ideas only with the permission of the Chair. F. Suspension and/or cancellation of membership Membership can be suspended/ cancelled: i. If a member does not pay membership fee within three months of the starting of the fiscal year, his/her/it membership shall stand suspended and if he/she fails to pay their membership fee within the next quarter, his/her/it right of voting shall be withdrawn. However, on the clearance of dues/membership fee, the voting rights shall be restored. ii. If any member after proper notice of the meeting, fails to attend 02 consecutive meetings of General Body/Executive Committee without prior permission of the President for not attending the meeting, the General Body/Executive Committee is empowered to cancel his/her/it membership. A copy of such approval shall be submitted to Federation office before the commencement of such meeting. iii. If Executive Committee has solid reasons to believe that the conduct of a member is against the aims and spirits of the Federation or is of a defaming nature or brings the Federation into disrepute, the Executive Committee shall seek an explanation from such member. In case of an unsatisfactory explanation, the Executive Committee shall issue a warning or shall demand the resignation of his/her membership. If a member refuses to resign or does not mend his/her conduct, the General Body may cancel his/her/it membership, with reasons, in writing. iv. If a member wishes to resign voluntarily, the Executive Committee is authorized to accept his/her resignation subject to the condition that he/she has paid all their dues. v. If a member no longer fulfils the membership criteria, its/his/her membership shall stand suspended. Membership Request