Application to become aNational Member Association of theWorld Federation of Chiropractic

January 2024

A non-governmental organisation in official relations with the World Health Organization
Organisation non gouvernementale en relations officielles avec l'Organisation mondiale de la Santé
Organización no gubernamental en relaciones oficiales con la Organización Mundial de la SaludPage 2Introduction
Welcome to the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC). The WFC was established in 1988 as
an international organisation for the chiropractic profession. It currently has over 90 nationalassociation members across seven world regions.
The WFC exists to serve as the international voice of the chiropractic profession. Its strategicpillars are support, empowerment, promotion and advancement. Since 1997, it has been a nonstate actor in official relations with the World Health Organization.
Many individuals and organisations support the work of the WFC as supporters and corporate
partners. The WFC also collaborates with regional chiropractic federations and international
federations representing other healthcare professions.
Membership criteria
The business of the WFC is run according to its Bylaws. Article 3 of the Bylaws relates toMembers.
To become a WFC Member, an organisation must fulfil the following criteria:▪
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It must be a national association of chiropractors;
It must limit is voting members to chiropractors (chiropractic students shall be deemed
to be chiropractors for the purposes of this section);
It is broadly representative of chiropractors within the relevant country; andHave paid the applicable membership dues and met other requirements for recognizedmembership in accordance with the Membership Policy adopted by the WFC Board ofDirectors (“the Board”) from time to time.

Other than Founding Members of the WFC, there shall be only one Member from each country.
Membership DuesThe amount of dues for all members shall be determined by the Board, subject to ratification bythe WFC Annual Meeting of Members.
All dues for WFC Members shall be assessed on an annual basis for each calendar year and shallbe due and payable in advance on the first day of January in each year or alternatively by equal
quarterly payments on the first day of each of January, April, July and October. No Constituent

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member shall be permitted to vote at an Annual Meeting of Members unless the dues of themember shall have been paid in full prior to the relevant Annual Meeting of Members.
Duties of WFC Members
WFC Members are expected to do all in their power to promote a knowledge of, and an active
interest in, the objectives and work of the WFC. They shall reply to all enquiries andquestionnaires from the WFC in a timely manner and/or within the time limit specified by theBoard or its representatives and must keep the WFC informed of any events or developments in
its country. By submitting a membership application and continuing in membership, Members
agree to observe the provisions of the WFC’s Rights and Responsibilities document.
Withdrawal
As set out in section 3.2 of the Bylaws, a Member may withdraw from the WFC by delivering awritten resignation and lodging a copy of the same with the Secretary-General. A Member
choosing to terminate its membership shall give notice in writing to the WFC and shall be liablefor dues up to and including the year in which the notice is given.
Misconduct
Upon the grounds that the conduct or policy of a Member is detrimental to the honor orinterests or the chiropractic profession, or is calculated to bring the profession into disrepute,the Board may discipline or provisionally terminate the membership of a member provided thatthe final termination of membership of a Member pursuant to section 3.3 of the Bylaws
requires the affirmative vote of Members voting and present at an Annual Meeting of Members
or Special Meeting convened for this purpose.
Non-payment of dues
In the event that a Member has not paid dues for two consecutive calendar years, theSecretary-General shall formally notify the member in writing that membership may beterminated unless payment is received.
VotingMembers shall be granted votes at the Assembly in proportion to the number of members (setout at section 3.6 of the Bylaws). They shall also be eligible to nominate members to serve on
the WFC Council subject to elections.

Page 4Further information about the WFC can be found at its website, www.wfc.org

NATIONAL MEMBER ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FORM
1. NAME OF COUNTRY:

2. NAME OF ASSOCIATION:
3. ASSOCIATION ADDRESS:

4. ASSOCIATION CONTACT DETAILS(Include country + area code where appropriate)

5. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICER:(Name & Title, e.g. President)

6. CHIEF STAFF OFFICER:(Name & Title, e.g. Executive Director)

7. CURRENT NUMBER OF MEMBERS--Select--Page 5

STATEMENT OF APPLICATION…………………………………………………………………………………….………….(Name of applicant Association)
Hereby applies to join the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) as a Constituent National
Association Member and:(a) Encloses▪
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Payment in the sum of CAN$14.00 x …………….. members = CAN$ ……………
(NOTE: minimum member dues for associations of 10 members or fewer is C$140)
A list of names and addresses of members of the Association, together with the year
and name of the chiropractic school from which they graduated).
A copy of the Association’s Constitution and/or Bylaws (if your Association has noConstitution, the WFC can provide a template to assist in the development of yourConstitution).

(b) The Association wishes to be placed in the world region of (check one box)

□Africa□Europe□Asia□Eastern Mediterranean□Latin America □North America □Pacific(c) Provides a list of names and addresses of any other chiropractor(s) known to be resident in
the country. If none, comment on what steps you have taken to try and locate any otherchiropractors
On behalf of the Association, I hereby acknowledge that I have received, read and understood
the Bylaws of the World Federation of Chiropractic, and that the Association agrees to support
and abide by the objectives of the WFC as set out above. I further declare that the Association
represents the majority of chiropractors in the country and that the names and addresses of allother chiropractors in the country known to the Association are filed with this application.
Dated this …………………………….. day of ………………………………………. 20 …….
Signed for and on behalf of the Association by (print name) ……………………………………………………….
Position ……………………………………………………………….. Signature …………………………………………………...
PLEASE NOTE: Under the WFC Bylaws, applications for membership may be given interim approval by the WFC Board, but must be ratified
by the WFC Membership at the following Annual Meeting of Members.