Memorandum:

1. The organization shall be known as the Biosensor Society (India), BSI in short.

1. Initially official Headquarters of BSI shall be at the Central Food Technological Research Institute Campus, Mysore 570013 India,

1. The objective of BSI will be the advancement of all aspects of sciences and technology relating to Biosensors and Bioelectronics, and in pursuit of this objective, BSI will seek:

3.1) To provide opportunities to the dissemination and exchange of knowledge and experience primarily among professionals of Biosensors,Biotechnology, physical and chemical sciences, engineering and Biomolecular electronics and also among the public and society at large.

3.2) To promote the rational and economic development of Biosensors,Biotechnology and Biomolecular electronics in the country so as to ensure the best interest of the community at large.

3.3) To encourage research, development and training in the science and technology of Biosensors,Biotechnology and Biomolecular electronics.

3.4) To promote among its members, a high standard of technical proficiency, professional expertise and personal integrity so as to elevate in turn the profession of Biosensors,Biotechnology and Biomolecular electronics.

3.5) To collaborate with other organizations, national and international in activities relating to furtherance of the BSI objectives.

1. In the pursuance of its objectives, BSI shall undertake activities of the following kinds in the area of Biosensors,Biotechnology and Biomolecular electronics.

• Organise lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences directed both towards professionals and the public.

• Periodically Bring out a News letter and vehicles for the publication of scientific and technical articles concerned with research and development, and of such matters as may advance Biosensors,Biotechnology and Biomolecular electronics, such as news regarding BSI activities and members, reports of relevant meetings elsewhere, commercial and market information, news of promotional and development activity and the like.

• Seek such means as mass media to impart to the public at large, balanced knowledge and information relating to all aspects of Biosensors,Biotechnology and Biomolecular electronics.

• Participate through representation in the activities of bodies connected with the planning and implementation of policy matters affecting development of all aspects of Biosensors,Biotechnology and Biomolecular electronics.

• Accept grants, donations or endowments from government, other organizations or individuals for projects or purposes which promote the spirit of the constitution, such as the award of scholarships, research grants, prizes or medals for the promotion of research and development in the area of Biosensors,Biotechnology and Biomolecular electronics and organizing of symposia, seminars and meetings.

• Seek means to constantly improve scientific and technical education, and particularly professional training at all levels, in the field of Biosensors,Biotechnology and Biomolecular electronics.

• Associate with other organizations in general or specific activities at a national or international level, such as organizing conferences or training programmes, which promote the overall objectives of BSI.

• Acquire by purchase, lease or hire or gift any immovable or movable properties required to conduct the business of BSI and deal with these properties and funds and other assets in lawful ways to further the objectives of BSI.

• Generally to carry out all such other activities, incidental or conducive to furtherance of the BSI objectives.

• Changes and alteration s concerning the membership fees shall be made only with the consent of 3/4 th of the voting members of GBM

• The executive board / member shall have to prepare or alter bylaws time to time with the consent of 3/4 th of the voting members of GBM.

• Right to Vote and Election to Office : All categories life member and full members including student member of including the representative of an Institutional Member will have the right to vote and stand for elective office of BSI. Election will be held every two years by electing office bearer by voting .

• Reports:

Each chapter shall submit by February 15 th of each year an Annual Report of its activates during the previous calendar year together with an audited statement of accounts for the year ended December 31 st certified by a Charted Account or a recognized auditor. Funds: All funds : All funds of the BSI, whether at headquarters or at chapters, will be deposited in the name of the Association of any Scheduled bank.

4.14 Bearers: the CEC shall be elected form among members of the BSI who have paid all dues and in the following manner.

President:

the president shall have a Two years term of office. The president can be of any chapter. In pursuance of the above, the CEC shall invite nominations from the members of Headquarters and each LEC shall invite nominations from their respective chapter members. BSI(1) member , who is not attached to a specific Chapter for any reason shall be deemed to be the member of the chapter nearest to his/her place of address, as registered in the Association and this will be decided by the CEC. All nominations shall have the consent of the candidates and include his/her bio-data supplied by the candidate. After scrutiny of these nominations, the CEC LEC as the case may be, may put up not more than two nominations, respectively from the Headquarters or the chapter concerned. all the nominations and Biodata thus received will be scrutinized by the CEC and send to every person nominated. The candidates will be requested to indicate in writing whether they wish to be considered, or to withdraw. The CEC shall then circulate the nominations all BSI members eligible to vote fro election by postal ballot. The president-designate elected as a result of this ballot will be announced at the next AGBM.

Vive President: for vice presidents will be chosen from among all the representatives nominated, one from each Chapter, by all BSI members eligible to vote, by postal ballot. One vice-president (Hq) will be chosen by ballot from among eligible BSI members resident at headquarters.

Honorary Secretary , Joint Secretary and Honorary Treasurer: At least 60 days before the date fixed for the AGBM, the CEC shall take steps to invite nominations for the posts of Honorary joint secretary and Honorary treasurer from among the headquarters Members. Such nominations duly proposed and second by BSI members and accepted by the nominee, should reach the CEC at least 45 days before the AGBM. The CEC will then send the ballot papers by messenger of by post to all BSI member of good standing, at least 30days before the AGBM , requesting its return and receipt at headquarters at least 7 days before the AGBM. Should there be no nominations for any of the tow offices, the CEC shall it self nominate a candidate. The honorary Secretary for the next calendar year.

No number shall seek nomination for more than one office.

Quorum: four CEC members constitute the quorum for a CEC meeting.

• Term of Office: Each CEC will function on an approximately Two years basis, between one AGBM and the next.

• Termination: through the Honorary secretary, the Credentials Committee can receive suggestions for and recommended with its reasons to the Central Executive Committee, for the Latters decision, the termination of a member of any category whose coninuation is considered detrimental to the interest and staus of BSI.

• Resignation: To resign from BSI membership, an advance written request must be made to the honorary secretary, directly or through the chapter. If received late, any out standing dues will be calculated to the end of the calendar year.

5.0 Rules and Regulations:

5.1 Membership: Subscription may be changed on decision made by GBM time to time. Age of the member should not be less than 18 years.

India Foreign

(in Rs) (inUS$)

Permanent Donor 5,000 500

(Life Corporate Member)

Life Member 2000 200

Full Member (annual) 200 50

Institutional (life time) 10,000 1,000

Student member (annual) 100 25

5.2 Main activities of BSI:

Propagating knowledge about biosensors, biological sciences involving proton and electron pumping, Bioinstrumentation, biomedical instrumentation, biomolecules involving diagnostics, biocomputers, biomolecular chips, interfacing biological sciences to physical and chemical sciences. And related subjects, some selected specified activities will be promoting the study of Biosensors and Bioelectronics to be included in academic courses.

1. Networking of biosensor group and active interactions.

2. Inter-net conferencing

3. Publication of Newsletter

4. Symposium/ conference every two years.

5.3 Office bearers: of the society

1. President : To conduct meeting and directions to the society

2. Vice Presidents : Different chaper coordination and organizing workshop, symposium and other activities related to biosensors and bioelectronics.

3. Hon. Secretary : Exceutive power to coordinate the society functions.

4. Hon. Joint Secretary: take care of the activities when ho. Secretary is not available.

5. Hon. Treasurer : keeping accounts in proper manner.

Any Two of above (2-4) will operate the accounts of BSI

(Note: One of Item 2 and items 3 and 4 should be from one place.)

5.4 Term of Office: Two years

5.5 Chapters: Chapters can be organized depending on the response from prospective members.

6.0 In all respect the provisions of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 and Karnataka Societies Rules 1961, as in force from time to time shall apply.

6.1 A special General Body meeting shall be convened if necessay as per sec. 11(3) of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960.

• Society Treasurer must see that all the accounts are duly audited and yearly statement of accounts prepared and certified by chartered accountant which shall be filed before the Registrar of Society in term of sec. 13 of KSR ACT 1960.

Financial year of Society shall be January to December every year.

• Balance sheet and the list of committee members shall be filed with registrar of Societies as per sec. 13 of KSR ACT, 1960.

• Amendments: These rules and regulations made by the association may be varied, added to or revoked by a majority of not less than three /Fourth (3/4 th) of the members present at the meeting of the executive committee of the association, under the provision of and as by the Societies Registration act 1960.

• Dissolution: In the event of dissolution or winding of the association, the assets remaining as on the date of dissolution shall under no circumstances be distributed among the members f the executive committee/governing body but the same shall be transferred to another charitable society, whose objects are similar to those of this society and which enjoys recognition under the sec 80 G of the income tax Act 1961 as amended from time to time.

• The society formed shall be irrevocable
• The benefits of the trust/ association shall be open to all irrespective of case creed or religion.
• All other terms and conditions, which are not specifically mentioned in the above rules, the executive committee/governing body shall follow the procedure contained in the provisions of Karnataka state registration act 1960

Sec. 21 – Procedure for amalgamation of societies

Sec 22 – Provision for dissolution of societies and adjustment of their affairs has

been made.

Sec 23- Upon dissolution no member to receive profits

Secretary

Place : Mysore

Date: 9.10.2003