Article 1 — Name
The name of the association shall be the Kingdom of Eswatini Pharmacy Association, hereinafter referred to as "KEPA" or "the Association".
Article 2 — Seat
The seat of the Association shall be in Mbabane, Kingdom of Eswatini.
Article 3 — Legal status
The Association is a voluntary, non-profit professional association with perpetual succession, capable of suing and being sued in its own name.
Article 4 — Objectives
The objectives of the Association are set out on the Objectives page and form part of this constitution.
Article 5 — Membership
5.1 Membership is open to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students who meet the requirements of their category.
5.2 Applications are submitted online and approved by the Membership Committee.
5.3 Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December and must be renewed annually by 31 March.
Article 6 — Rights of members
Pharmacist members in good standing may vote and stand for office. All members may attend general meetings and Association events.
Article 7 — Fees
Joining and annual fees for each category are determined by the Executive Committee and approved at the Annual General Meeting.
Article 8 — Executive Committee
8.1 The Association is governed by an Executive Committee comprising the President, Vice President, Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer and two additional members.
8.2 Office bearers serve a term of two years and may be re-elected for one further consecutive term.
Article 9 — General meetings
An Annual General Meeting shall be held within six months of the end of each financial year. Notice of at least 21 days shall be given to members.
Article 10 — Finances
The financial year ends on 31 December. Accounts shall be audited annually by an independent auditor.
Article 11 — Discipline
Members shall comply with the Code of Professional Conduct. The Ethics & Discipline Committee may recommend suspension or termination of membership.
Article 12 — Amendments
This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting at a general meeting.
Article 13 — Dissolution
On dissolution, assets shall be transferred to a body with similar objectives, as determined at a general meeting.