Rights and duties

This page outlines the rights and duties of our member organisations.

Rights 

Member organisations of World Physiotherapy may:

  • participate in the activities of the World Physiotherapy in accordance with the constitution
  • exercise any power or function that the constitution or the Act requires to be exercised or implemented by the member organisations
  • participate in policy development by making suggestions at General Meetings and to the Board and Chief Executive Officer at any time
  • attend, present proposals, speak, and vote at General Meetings in accordance with the constitution
  • request advocacy and other practical support from the World Physiotherapy to assist efforts to improve the situation of physiotherapists in its country
  • participate in the establishment of subgroups in accordance with the constitution
  • apply for assistance from the World Physiotherapy's funds in accordance with the Regulations

Duties

To be and remain in good standing, member organisations must:

  • comply with and observe the constitution and any resolution passed by the member organisations or determination made by the Board under the constitution
  • comply with all Regulations and procedures which may be created, amended or replaced in accordance with the constitution
  • pay to the World Physiotherapy any annual membership subscriptions in accordance with the constitution
  • send to the Chief Executive Officer a copy of all amendments to its governing documents and codes of ethics when requested and within 180 calendar days beginning with the date any such amendments are decided
  • send to the Chief Executive Officer, when requested and within 30 calendar days of any change, the name and contact details of the head of the governing body
  • inform the Chief Executive Officer about national events and developments relevant to physical therapy on a regular basis and when requested
  • provide any reports and information requested by the Chief Executive Officer or Board
  • exercise its powers as a member of the World Physiotherapy in the way it decides in good faith will further the Objects of the World Physiotherapy
  • promote the Objects and work of the World Physiotherapy
  • submit to the laws of England in respect of any disputes between a member organisation and the World Physiotherapy
     

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