The Statute of the Moroccan Society of Bioinformatics SMBI as adopted on February 10^th, 2006

 I. DESIGNATION, OBJECTIVES AND INCORPORTION:

ARTICLE 1:

On February 10^th, 2006, and by virtue of the Sherifian Dahir 1-58-376 issued on Joumada 3^rd,(corresponding to November 15^th, 1958) which regulates the Law of association and by virtue of other laws in force, a society under the name of Moroccan Society of Bioinformatics was established and abbreviated thereof as SMBI.

ARTICLE 2:

The objectives of the Society include:

a- Establishing and promoting scientific and pedagogic relations and exchange between its members.

 b- Contributing to the teaching and scientific research.

c- Helping in the circulation of the research results at the national and international level by means of possible periodical publications.

d- Organising meetings and scientific workshops.

e- Establishing cooperative relations with other associations.

ARTICLE 3:

The Moroccan Society of Bioinformatics is a society established for unlimited time.

ARTICLE 4:

The Principle office of the “Moroccan Society of Bioinformatics is located at the National School of Applied Sciences in Tangier: POB 1818, Tangier princiaple. Morocco. It may however be moved elsewhere providing that the decision is made by the General Meeting.

ARTICLE 6:

a)  Membership:

- Active Membership: shall be given to researchers, research professors, computer scientists, mathematicians, physicians, biochemists, chemists and biologists engaged in activities related to Bioinformatics.

- Honour Membership: shall be given by the board of directors to any Natural or Moral person who has done, or may do a service to the Society.

 - Associate Membership: may be given by the board of directors to any person whose profession lies not under the category of Active Membership.

b)  Membership cancellation: the membership shall be cancelled by:

- Written resignation addressed to the President of the Society.

- Failure to pay Membership fees.

- Being crossed off by the Board of Directors due to a serious deed.

ARTICLE 7:

The Society principle bodies include:

a) The General Meeting: consist of all active membership holders, and shall be convened by the Board of Directors.

b) The Board of Directors:  shall run the association and decide on new membership applications. It is responsible before the General Meeting.

c) Special Committee: is established by the board of directors when need be.

d) Correspondents inside and outside Morocco.