Rights and duties

Rights 

Member organisations of World

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may:

• participate in the activities of the World

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  in accordance with the

  Constitution: Sets out the rules that govern the confederation including its membership organisational structure, and operating procedures. This includes the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board, member organisations, regions, subgroups as well as the organisation of the General Meeting held every four years. This Constitution may only be amended or repealed by a resolution passed by at least 75% of all votes cast at a General Meeting.

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• exercise any power or function that the

  Constitution: Sets out the rules that govern the confederation including its membership organisational structure, and operating procedures. This includes the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board, member organisations, regions, subgroups as well as the organisation of the General Meeting held every four years. This Constitution may only be amended or repealed by a resolution passed by at least 75% of all votes cast at a General Meeting.

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  or the

  Act: In relation to regulation, is a piece of legislation/regulation or statute that legalises the practice of physiotherapy

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  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: Sets out the rules that govern the confederation including its membership organisational structure, and operating procedures. This includes the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board, member organisations, regions, subgroups as well as the organisation of the General Meeting held every four years. This Constitution may only be amended or repealed by a resolution passed by at least 75% of all votes cast at a General Meeting.

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• request advocacy and other practical support from the World

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  to assist efforts to improve the situation of physiotherapists in its country
• participate in the establishment of subgroups in accordance with the

  Constitution: Sets out the rules that govern the confederation including its membership organisational structure, and operating procedures. This includes the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board, member organisations, regions, subgroups as well as the organisation of the General Meeting held every four years. This Constitution may only be amended or repealed by a resolution passed by at least 75% of all votes cast at a General Meeting.

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• apply for assistance from the World

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  's funds in accordance with the Regulations

Duties

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

• comply with and observe the

  Constitution: Sets out the rules that govern the confederation including its membership organisational structure, and operating procedures. This includes the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board, member organisations, regions, subgroups as well as the organisation of the General Meeting held every four years. This Constitution may only be amended or repealed by a resolution passed by at least 75% of all votes cast at a General Meeting.

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  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: Sets out the rules that govern the confederation including its membership organisational structure, and operating procedures. This includes the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board, member organisations, regions, subgroups as well as the organisation of the General Meeting held every four years. This Constitution may only be amended or repealed by a resolution passed by at least 75% of all votes cast at a General Meeting.

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• pay to the World

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  any annual membership subscriptions in accordance with the

  Constitution: Sets out the rules that govern the confederation including its membership organisational structure, and operating procedures. This includes the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board, member organisations, regions, subgroups as well as the organisation of the General Meeting held every four years. This Constitution may only be amended or repealed by a resolution passed by at least 75% of all votes cast at a General Meeting.

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• send to the Chief Executive Officer a copy of all amendments to its governing documents and codes of

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  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 —services for individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. Physical therapy is described more comprehensively in WCPT’s Description of Physical Therapy.

  The professional title and term used to describe the profession's practice varies and depends largely on the historical roots of the profession in each country. The most generally used titles and terms are 'physical therapy’, ‘physiotherapy' and ‘physical therapist’, ‘physiotherapist’.

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  on a regular basis and when requested
• provide any reports and information requested by the Chief Executive Officer or Board

• Exercise: A subcategory of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful in the sense that the improvement or maintenance of one or more components of physical fitness is the objective. Physical activity includes exercise as well as other activities which involve bodily movement and are done as part of playing, working, active transportation, house chores and recreational activities.

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  its powers as a member of the World

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  in the way it decides in good faith will further the Objects of the World Physiotherapy
• promote the Objects and work of the World

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• submit to the laws of England in respect of any disputes between a member organisation and the World

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