Article 1. Name, Location and Representation

Section 1.1 Name

International Society for Precision Health (ISPH).

Section 1.2 Address

Office decided by the President; normally at residence; may set other offices.

Section 1.3 Language

English is the official language.

Section 1.4 Composition

ISPH consists of individual and organizational members.

Article 2. Purpose

Section 2.1 General Purpose

The Society is a non-political and non-profit organization that aims to promote global health, diversity, equity, and widen the application of big data resources.

Section 2.2 Objectives

The specific objectives of ISPH are:

• Organize scientific Symposia every year or as practicable to foster communication among researchers and innovators in all related sectors.
• Establish and maintain ISPH's website as an information source for members and non-members.
• Act as a network hub for individuals working in the area of researches, international cooperation, nutritional interventions, genetics/microbiome, big data collection and analysis, food/agriculture policy, functional foods, personalized health and the other activities.

Article 3. Members

Section 3.1 Membership

Membership in the Society is open to any individual, organization, institution, or corporation sharing the vision and mission of the Society. Membership is voluntary and all who are interested are invited to join.

Section 3.2 Categories of Membership

The Headquarter Board shall establish categories of individual and corporate membership and determine the dues for each category. There are four classes of individual membership: 'Full', 'Lifetime', 'Student', and 'Honorary'. There is one class of corporate membership.

Section 3.3 Membership Fee

Admission fee: US$10

Membership fee (annually) for individuals:

Membership Type	Annual Fee
Full Member	US$100
Student Member	US$50
Lifetime Member	US$1,000 (one-time)
Honorary Member	Free

Section 3.4 Payment Dues

Payment is at the beginning of one year.

Section 3.5 Voting Rights

Full, Lifetime, and corporate representatives own full rights. Student and honorary members have no voting rights. Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members by a resolution of the Board members of the Society, and upon payment of the membership fee.

Section 3.6 Quorum of Members

The presence in person (or virtual) of at least twenty (20) voting Members, or of ten percent (10%) of the total voting members, whichever is the smaller number, shall be necessary to establish a quorum for a General Assembly Meeting or a Special Membership Meeting. The vote of a majority (more than half) of the quorum is necessary for the adoption of any item voted on by the Members, unless a greater proportion is required by Law, or any provision of these bylaws.

Section 3.7 Voting at Membership Meetings

Each Member in good standing shall have one (1) vote on each matter submitted to a vote of Members at the General Assembly Meeting or a Special Membership Meeting. Each Corporate Member shall nominate in writing two (2) delegates to exercise the Institution's vote at the General Assembly Meeting or at a Special Membership Meeting and shall deposit such nomination with the Secretary prior to the official opening of the General Assembly Meeting or Special Membership Meeting.

Section 3.8 Right

Every member has the right under the Bylaws to participate in activities organized by the Society, to elect and be elected to the Headquarter Board, to inspect the books and records of the Society, and pay the membership fee. The membership fee shall be determined, from time to time, by the members at an annual meeting.

Section 3.9 Removal of Member

Any member wishing to withdraw from membership may do so upon a notice in writing to the Board. If any member is in arrears for fees or assessments for any year, such member shall be automatically suspended at the expiration of six months from the end of such year and shall thereafter be entitled to no membership privileges or powers in the Society until reinstated.

Any Member of the Society may be removed at any time with cause, (a) by two-thirds vote of the officers then serving on the Board, or (b) by the majority vote of the Active Members present in person or by proxy at the members' annual meeting if a quorum exists.

Section 3.10 Authority

In no event shall a member have any authority to act on behalf of the Society without the express authority of the Board.

Article 4. General Assembly Meeting

Section 4.1 Annual Meeting

The Members of the Society shall meet annually at a place designated by the Headquarter Board. The date, time, and place of each such meeting shall be set by the Headquarter Board, and notice shall be given to the Members not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting. At such annual meetings, the Members shall receive the report of the President, or the Secretary, or the Treasurer, and their designees.

Section 4.2 Special Membership Meetings

Special meetings of the Membership may be called by the President of the Headquarter Board or upon the written request of not less than four (4) members of the Headquarter Board. The Membership shall be given written notice of the date and place of each such meeting, either in person or virtual, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting. The purpose(s) of each such meeting shall be stated, and any other necessary business shall be conducted as required.

Article 5. Governance and the Headquarter Group

Article 5(a). Governance

The affairs of the Society shall be managed by the Headquarter Board elected from its membership, which shall have: (1) full control of the activities of the Society subject to the limitations of the Bylaw, laws, and the results of letter ballots, and (2) power to enact, amend, or repeal Bylaw.

Article 5(b). Headquarter Group

Headquarter Group is composed of Headquarter Board of Directors and Headquarter Supervisory Board.

Section 5.1 Headquarter Board of Directors

15 Headquarter Board of Directors includes 5 Standing Directors (including the President) and 4 Alternates.

Section 5.2 Headquarter Supervisory Board

Headquarter Supervisory Board includes 5 Supervisors (including 1 Standing Supervisor) and 1 Alternate. Standing Supervisor is elected by all Supervisors, chairs Supervisory Board and overseas affairs.

Section 5.3 Term

The term for Headquarter Group is three (3) years. The President may serve a maximum of two terms (6 years) if re-elected.

Section 5.4 Dismissal

Lose membership, resign with approval, recalled/removed, or suspension greater than half term (1.5 years).

Section 5.5 Secretary General

Secretary General and Deputy Secretary Generals nominated by the President, approved by the Board. Staff may not serve as Directors or Supervisors.

Article 6. Councilor Board, Committees, and Advisory Board

Section 6.1 Councils

There are twelve (12) councils in the Councilor Board, including Big Data, Cancer, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Disease Intervention, Education, Food Science, Microbiota, Molecular Approaches, Mental & Neuroscience, Nutrition, Pharmacy & Phytochemical, and Promotion. More councils may be added in the future as needed. All the councilors are appointed by the President. Each council has one chair.

Section 6.2 Nomination Committee

Nomination Committee is appointed by the President.

Section 6.3 Local Organizing Committee

Local Organizing Committee organizes the Annual Meeting; the President appoints the Chair.

Section 6.4 Advisory Board

Advisory Board members are invited by the President.

Article 7. Finance and Accounting

Section 7.1 Finance

Revenues include admission fees, dues, donations, data usage fees, other income.

Section 7.2 Fiscal Year

January 1 - December 31.

Section 7.3 Budget & Reporting

Board prepares budgets & reports; approved by general assembly meeting; audited by Headquarter Board; filed with authorities.

Article 8. Amendments

Any proposal must be submitted at least 3 months before the general meeting; adoption requires approval by two-thirds of members in the general assembly meeting.

Article 9. Dissolution

Dissolution requires two-thirds approval in the general meeting. Remaining assets donated to local autonomous body or designated agency.

Article 10. Appendix

Matters not stipulated follow common practice and relevant laws. These Bylaws are effective after general meeting approval and filing with authorities. Amendments follow the same procedure.