ARTICLE I Purpose
The name of this organization shall be the International Association of Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine (IACLAM).
The primary purpose of IACLAM is to provide a common global communication platform for Diplomates of national or regional colleges of laboratory animal medicine.
The objectives of IACLAM are to promote the welfare and responsible use of laboratory animals through collaboration with veterinary specialists in the field; promote education and training in laboratory animal medicine; disseminate information relevant to the field; and serve as a research partner.
IACLAM is registered as a non-profit organization [501 (c)(3)] in the state of New Hampshire, USA.
IACLAM maintains an affiliation with the World Veterinary Association (WVA), with voting rights at the WVA Congress.
ARTICLE II Membership
IACLAM is a non-profit association of member colleges of laboratory animal medicine globally. Appointed representatives of these Colleges shall serve on the IACLAM Board. Other members of the Colleges may be asked to participate in specific IACLAM activities based on their areas of expertise.
Colleges of laboratory animal medicine established elsewhere in the world may be considered for membership in IACLAM.
a) Full membership is granted based on meeting defined criteria and paying applicable membership dues.
b) Associate membership is designed for emerging colleges of laboratory animal medicine. Associate membership may be granted to emerging colleges that meet associate membership criteria and pay applicable membership dues. Associate membership will initially be granted on a three-year renewable basis, for up to two three-year terms. If the associate member college has not achieved the criteria for full membership after six years, associate membership will be terminated. Re-application is permissible after a one-year hiatus; however, the applicant will be eligible for only one additional three-year term of associate membership after the hiatus..
To remain in good standing, a member College must pay annual dues in a timely manner, and its appointed members are expected to participate in IACLAM activities.
Dues shall be recommended by the Board and shall be payable on January 1 of each year or as invoiced by the Secretary/Treasurer.
IACLAM membership is not transferable.
ARTICLE III Board
The IACLAM Board shall be comprised of three appointed representatives from each member College.
a) Representatives of Full Member colleges shall enjoy all rights and privileges of IACLAM, including participation in meetings, voting, and eligibility to hold Officer positions.
b) Representatives of Associate Member colleges may participate in meetings but may not vote and are not eligible to hold Officer positions in IACLAM.
IACLAM Board members are appointed by the boards of the member Colleges. At least one representative from each College shall be an Officer or Board/Council member of the member College.
IACLAM Board members represent their respective Colleges and should consult with their College to ensure that viewpoints expressed are representative of the College.
The term of membership on the Board is three years. Terms are renewable.
ARTICLE IV Officers
The officers shall be a President, President Elect, Immediate Past President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
The President Elect and Secretary/Treasurer shall be elected by the members of the Board, subject to a majority decision
The term of office for each officer shall be two years. The term shall commence at the beginning of the calendar year immediately following election and shall terminate two years thereafter.
a) The Secretary/Treasurer's term is renewable.
The President Elect shall succeed to the office of President if that office is vacated before the end of the term.
The Secretary/Treasurer shall maintain the records of the organization, attend all Board meetings, keep notes and records of official meetings and sessions until the Board approves their disposal, and prepare formal correspondence on behalf of the organization. The Secretary/Treasurer shall also request approved banking transactions from the holder of the IACLAM account; monitor the IACLAM bank account; invoice member Colleges for annual dues; ensure dues are received and receipts are provided; prepare, audit, and present budgets and expenditures to the IACLAM Board of Directors; and submit Form 990-N to the United States Internal Revenue Service.
Should a vacancy occur in any office, the President shall make an interim appointment from the voting members of the Board for the remainder of the unexpired term, subject to ratification by the Board.
The President shall serve as Immediate Past President upon expiration of their term.
The President Elect shall become the President upon expiration of the President's term.
ARTICLE V Meetings
The Board shall meet 2-4 times each year, generally by telephone, video, electronic conferencing or other similar means.
Quorum for transaction of business requires 51% of voting members, to include at least one member from each 'Full member' College, the Secretary/Treasurer (or designate) and at least two other Executive members. In addition, at least one member of the non-voting, i.e., associate member Colleges, should be present.
a) The President of IACLAM shall preside at all meetings of the Board.
b) The President Elect shall preside in the absence of the President.
c) The Immediate Past President shall preside in the absence of the President and President Elect.
Meetings are conducted following the most current published version of Roberts Rules of Order.
ARTICLE VI Amendments and Actions
The Constitution and Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new Constitution and Bylaws may be adopted by the affirmative vote of two thirds (2/3) of the voting members present at a meeting of the Board, with a quorum present. The adopted amendment(s) will go into effect immediately upon approval.
ARTICLE VII Official Language
The official and working language of IACLAM shall be English.
ARTICLE VIII Standing Committees
The 'Standing Committees' for IACLAM include the Finance Committee, the Nominations Committee, the Education Committee, the Communications Committee, the Membership Review Committee and the Organizational Committee. Working groups will be appointed by the President as necessary.
ARTICLE IX Dissolution
A decision to dissolve IACLAM shall require the consent of at least three-quarters of the member Colleges. Upon dissolution of IACLAM, the Board shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the corporation, revert all of the assets of the association back to the Member Colleges in equal measure.
Rev. 3: July 08, 2026
Rev. 2: January 04, 2024
Rev. 1: February 23, 2016