Objectives of the Society
Who could be a member?
Any professional who has an interest in the aims and objectives of the MTAI is eligible for membership. Membership will be approved by the EC.
Executive Committee (EC)
The composition of the Executive Committee shall be as follows:
Term of the Executive Committee
Functions of the Executive Committee
Source of Income and Utilization of Funds
Source of Income:
Financial Year
Financial year of society shall start from 1st, April to 31st March every year.
Audit
The accounts of society shall be audited by the qualified auditor (Chartered Accountant) periodically.
- To bring together all professionals from public and private organizations involved in maize research, extension, production, processing, value addition, seed production/ marketing, energy, socio-economic and environmental issues.
- To facilitate linkages among maize stake holders to disseminate up-to-date and relevant technology/information through organizing conferences/symposia/ seminars/ meetings, etc.
- To publish a multidisciplinary scientific journal of international standards exclusively devoted to the maize research named “Maize Journal”
Who could be a member?
Any professional who has an interest in the aims and objectives of the MTAI is eligible for membership. Membership will be approved by the EC.
Executive Committee (EC)
The composition of the Executive Committee shall be as follows:
- President : One
- Vice-President : One
- Secretary : One
- Joint Secretary : One
- Treasurer : One
- Editor-in-Chief : One (to be nominated by EC)
- Executive Members : Five (At least one member form each zone)
Term of the Executive Committee
- The tenure of the Executive Committee will be for two calendar years and thereafter the EC will call for fresh elections giving a notice of three months circulated to the members calling for nominations.
- Election of office bearers will be done by secret ballot.
- The EC will nominate a senior MTAI member as returning officer, who will complete the process of election and declare results.
Functions of the Executive Committee
- The affairs of the MTAI shall be managed by the EC. The EC shall prepare and adopt a series of by-laws, which shall govern meetings and procedures of the EC, and that of the Society under this constitution.
- The EC shall consider all proposals addressed to the President/ Secretary of the MTAI and regulate the order and manner in which approved proposals are implemented.
- The EC will invite Institutes/ Universities/ Organizations to hold Conference/ Symposium/ Seminar, etc.
- The EC will review and decide on the capabilities of Institutes/ Universities/ Organizations desirous of holding the Conference/ Symposium/ Seminar, etc., on the basis of the adequacy of their facilities and technical standards.
- The EC will ensure that the objectives are upheld and the aims and objectives of the MTAI are pursued.
- It will review and recommend changes in the Constitution, as and when required.
- The EC will hold an annual general meeting at least once in a year.
- The EC will review the MTAI membership and account.
Source of Income and Utilization of Funds
Source of Income:
- Subscription fees and proceeds from the Society’s membership/publications shall substantially support the activities of MTAI.
- The Society may accept payment of fees in return for professional/consultancy services rendered to any country/ organization/ society, etc.
- The Society may seek or accept grants or donations from any source to promote the objectives of the MTAI. All such donations/receipts will be paid into the account of the Association.
- A bank account should be opened in a credible bank in New Delhi and be operated jointly by the Secretary and Treasurer.
Financial Year
Financial year of society shall start from 1st, April to 31st March every year.
Audit
The accounts of society shall be audited by the qualified auditor (Chartered Accountant) periodically.
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| 1st ammendment to the MTAI constitution |
| 2nd ammendment to the MTAI constitution |
