Beauty Professionals Association is a division of National Association for Professionals and Skill Certification Council and Supported by the National Secondary and Higher Education Excellence Council.

By-Laws

The National Council of International School (NCIS) is a not-for-profit non-governmental council which contains the following laws on accreditation.

1 Name

1.1. The name of the council is “National Council of International School” under the parent body National Council of Schools Colleges and Universities (National Council).

1.2. The fiscal year of the body shall begin on 1st April every year and end on 31st March next year or on such other date as fixed by the Board of Governance.

1.3. The corporate seal of the body shall be in a circle with the name of the commission, year of organisation, and the words “Corporate Seal” in the center.

2. Statement of Purposes

2.1. The council will be not-for-profit an non-governmental organisation that works in association with schools, coaching institutes, Educational, and skill development Institutions and collaborate with national international accreditation organisations for the elevation of the educational sector to meet the international standards. The purpose of the council shall be-

To establish a guiding framework that inculcates comprehensive learning approaches within member institutes to advance the current educational system.
To enhance the overall educational requirements by extending affordable learning to the girl child and poverty-stricken.
To garner ethical support for potential business and educational opportunities.
To inculcate the efficiency of staff, qualified personnel, the security of students, health and hygiene, infrastructure, and vocational training in the educational programmes.
To cooperate with institutions, corporates, industries, government departments, and authoritative entities who bear a similar vision.

3. Membership

3.1. Classes of Membership shall be-s

Free Membership
Preferred Membership
Featured Membership
Principal Member Promoters
Free Membership is for Beauty Professionals seeking Beauty communication and trend updates of the industry and aren’t ready for a paid membership.
Preferred Membership is for individuals searching for a competitive edge through BPRO network and member benefits.
Featured Membership is for Beauty organisations and professionals looking for full benefits of the BPRO networking and membership.
Principal Member Promoters is for organisations and professionals seeking for exclusive BPRO benefits as the driving force of the industry.
Other categories or members may be established by the Board of Governance from time to time in conformity with these by laws.

3.2. Dues for each membership shall be as from time to time determined by the Board of Governance, billed and payable annually.

3.3. Membership year shall extend from April 1 to May 31.

3.4. Membership shall be considered eligible only after the approval of the Board of Governance.

3.5. The Annual Fees will be fixed by the Board of Governance for different membership.

3.6. The ongoing membership will terminate under the following circumstances-

Non-payment of annual fees under the given time, as will be specified by the Board
Voluntary resignation
Incompetence to adhere to the policies and meet the standards of BPRO

In any of these cases, the Board of Governance shall have the final word. In case of voluntary resignation, the association needs to be informed 2 month prior. In case of the need to have a hearing, the association shall be informed 1 month in advance.

5. Finances

5.1 The finances of the council will compose of-

Capital Fund
Membership Fees
Donations
Yield from the council

6. Committee

6.1. The Trustees shall appoint Board of Governance, various committees that shall hold Annual Meeting for a calendar year to mark the progress and agenda of the council.

6.2. The Trustees and Board of Governance shall hold General Meetings for the decisions and motions of the committee as per the demand and requirement. The venue date and time shall be decided by the Board and informed to the members 1 month prior.

6.3. If the members wish to initiate a General Meeting, it shall be done by making a request to the Board in writing specifying the agenda of the meeting. The venue, date and time of such a meeting shall be decided by the board.

6.4. Each meeting will be headed by the Trustees and Chair of the Board, in his absence by the Vice-Chair of the Board. In case, both are absent, a member chosen by the Trustees.

6.5. Every meeting shall be conducted on the confirmation of one-fifth of the members and shall be recorded and preserved in minutes.

6.6. The General Meeting shall have any of the following agendas-

Motions and Decisions
Amendments to By-laws
Election and Removal of Board/Auditors

6.7. Motions would be decided by a majority vote of the members present and voting but the final decision will be of Trustees.

7. Board of Governance-

7.1. Trustees shall appoint the Council of Board of Governance and shall consist of not more than 12 members and not less than 6 members.

7.2. The Governors must be of the diverse spectrum like location, gender, ethnicity and institution.

7.3. Each governor shall hold office for 1 calendar year and can be re-appointed only once, i.e. they can have only 2 consecutive terms.

7.4. The Governors shall meet at least twice a year, with a period of no more than 6 months after a meeting.

7.5. The Trustees shall elect a President, Vice-president, Secretary at the beginning of each calendar year. The Managing Trustee shall carry out the functions of the council.

7.6. Any elected Governor or Executive Director can be removed by two-thirds of the majority of the full Board.

7.7. Every General Meeting shall contain at least half of the Board Members. They have the authority to decide the date, time and venue of the meeting. Any motion or decision should be passed by a majority. Notice shall be sent by the Managing Trustee about the General Meeting 2 weeks in advance.

7.8. The Board of Governance shall carry the following functions on approval of the Managing Trustee thereof-

Approval of election and appointment of committees.
Making of policies for the Council, deciding its ethical and organisational standards
Determination of Membership fees and policies, assessment of their working standards, action to terminate.
Matters of any decision, motion, policies or actions related to the well being of the Council.

8. Officers of the Board of Governance

8.1. The Managing Trustee along with Board of Governance shall have the responsibility to determine the duties, responsibilities, policies of the officers working for the council. The Managing Trustee shall also have the authority to terminate them.

8.2. The Chair of the council will head all the Annual and General Meetings. The paperwork will be duly attested by him/her and will have the responsibility to maintain the ethical and operational decorum of the council.

8.3. The Vice- Chair will perform the duties of “The Chair” in his absence or as assigned by the Board or the Executive Committee.

8.4. The Managing Trustee shall execute the financial decisions made by the Council. Managing Trustee shall enter into MOU, Contracts, Agreements and conduct day to day transactions of all the operations, funds, and maintain its security. All the transactions done in the name of the council will be done by the Managing Trustee who will maintain a record for the same, as well as sign all the receipts regarding it.

8.5. The Recording Secretary shall keep the minutes of all the Board and General Meetings. She/he shall attest the seal of the council on all instruments or documents pertaining to the organisation. She/he shall perform all the duties of a secretary subject to the control of The Managing Trustee.

8.6. The Board shall appoint subordinate officers, as may seem desirable. It will be prescribing them with their duties and responsibilities. Their term period and termination shall be decided by the Managing Trustee and the Governors.

9. Auditors

9.1. The Managing Trustee shall appoint auditors for each fiscal year. The auditors shall review and verify financial records of the council about cash, inventories, real estate, accounts and more.

10. Statement of Not- for- Profit

10.1. The Council is a not-for-profit organisation and shall be exclusively charitable and educational. It shall be conducted under its by-laws, notwithstanding any. Any financial surplus will be used for the operating deficit, increase/decrease in assets, payment of loans, and creating security provisions for the council and its benefits. The intention of the council shall be educational and will remain neutral other than that.

11. Indemnification of Managing Trustee, Governors and Officers

11.1. The Council shall indemnify to the fullest extent now, or hereafter as per the the Indian Contract in force, the Managing Trustee, Governors and Officers ( including former Governors and Officers), who has any threatened, pending, completed action or proceeding in civil, administrative or investigative, in case the the Managing Trustee, Governor or Officer was an authorized representative of the Council. The council obligates to indemnify to indemnity in case the Managing Trustee, Governor or Officer acted in good faith, he/she reasonably had to in the best interest of the Council. The Council shall not be liable in case of misconduct or bad faith and will make certain investigations before indemnification.

12. Amendments to By-laws

12.1. The provision of By-laws shall be amended by the Managing Trustee in consultation with the Board of Goverence.

12.2. The amendment may be proposed by the Managing Trustee without any prior notice.

13. Dissolution

13.1. Upon the dissolution of NCIS, the Managing Trustee shall after clearing all the dues, distribute the assets, only for charitable purposes not otherwise.