byelaws_cg_regn_Fina.. - State Health Resource Centre, Chhattisgarh

15. Powers of the Chairperson:a. The Chairperson of the Governing body shall preside over meetings of the GoverningBody.b. The Chairperson, on behalf of the Governing body shall appoint the director ofSHRC.c. The Chairperson of the Executive Committee shall preside over meetings of theExecutive Committee.16. Powers of the Vice-Chairperson:a. A vice-chairperson shall chair the governing body or executive committee meetingwhenever the chairperson is unable to attend a meeting.b. The powers of vice-chairperson will be considered only when the chairperson is notpresent or for the specific meeting or purpose.17. Powers of the Member Secretary:a. The Member Secretary of the Executive Committee/ Director of SHRC is the workinghead of the institution and can enter into contracts on behalf of the organisation,submit proposals, accept consultancies, raise funds and any other roles as may beneeded for the achievement of the stated objectives of the society.b. The Member Secretary shall be the in charge of the regular functioning of theinstitution- State Health Resource Centre, and shall endeavour to take up suchprogrammes and activities as are necessary to obtain the society’s objectives.c. The Member Secretary of the executive committee shall be the authorised person tosue or so be sued on behalf of the society in any dispute/cases etc. The MemberSecretary is empowered to deal with all the legal matters of the society.d. The Member Secretary, subject to ratification by the General Body, shall appoint atreasurer of the society who shall supervise maintenance of accounts, account booksand records of the society.e. The Member Secretary shall constitute an Administration Committee to whosemembers he/ she can entrust various roles and responsibilities, as he/she feels fit.f. The Member Secretary shall call meetings of the Executive Committee and theGoverning Body, maintain minutes and coordinate the process of selection andappointment of the new Director.18. Duties and Powers of the Joint Secretary:a. He/she shall work in the absence of the secretary. When the secretary is unable todischarge his/ her duties due to absence, illness or any other cause, he/she may askthe joint secretary to discharge his functions and the joint secretary shall do so untillthe secretary resumes his/her duties. The Joint Secretary would assist the MemberSecretary on various official affairs. The job of Treasurer will be carried out by of thetreasurer of the society.19. Duties and Powers of the Treasurer:a. The Treasurer would be the supervising authority for maintaining proper accounts ofthe society.b. The Treasurer would be the joint signatory for the bank accounts of the society andhe/she would release payments on behalf of the society as approved by the Membersecretary/ Director.c. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the management of finance and accounts onbehalf of the Member Secretary.8