SBEC Constitution

Society of Bengali Engineers, Canada is non-profit, non-political and voluntary organization will be mainly dedicated to,

  • Maintain a strong network among its members for professional and social interest.
  • Enhance professional development by corresponding information flow through the respective SBEC members.
  • Conduct cultural and ethnic programs for entertainment, amusement and other social activities to enhance our cultural values.
  • Promote Co-operation with other professional organizations in Canada to update the members skill as per industrial requirements.
  • Provide counseling services for immigrants and refugees.
  • Recreation and Social Interaction among the members and their families.

Qualification:
Membership in the SBEC is open to any person possessing Hindu or Buddhist or Christian in faith with origin from Bangladesh (by birth or through parents/ grand parents) to furthering objectives of the SBEC and who has at least:

  • Bachelor degree in any Engineering discipline, Architecture, or Information Technology from any recognized institute or
  • AMIE Certification in any discipline of engineering or
  • Diploma in any discipline of engineering and posses P. Eng in Canada or similar professional affiliation in Canada or North America.

Classification:
The members of the “Society of Bengali Engineers, Canada’ shall be classified into the followings:

  • Regular Member: A Regular Member shall be that person who pays yearly dues as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time.
  • Life Member: Any Regular Member paying an amount of CD$ 200 on admission shall be regarded as a life Member of SBEC. A life member shall have all the privileges of a Regular Member and who shall not be required to pay any more dues towards the membership of SBEC.
  • Honorary Member: Any individual making substantial contribution towards the aims and objectives of the Society shall be eligible to become an Honorary Member with recommendation of the board of directors. He/she shall not be required to pay any fee and shall not be entitled to vote.
  • Student Member: Any individual who is pursuing a professional degree program in Engineering or Architecture.

Admission:
An individual desiring to become a member shall complete the application for Membership form with the necessary particulars. Upon the application being approved by the Board, the applicant will be accepted as a member subject to payment of the requisite membership dues accordingly his/her name will be includes in the membership register.

Rights and Privilege:
All regular and life members shall have equal rights and privilege, in the Society and have the right to vote in the general meetings. Honorary Member shall enjoy similar right and privileges like Regular Member except for the right to vote or hold the office of the Board. To be eligible to vote, a member shall have to pay the dues for the current year in full and be in good standing continuously for a minimum period of 90 days prior to the occurrence of the general meetings.

Dues and Obligations:
The Members are obligated to pay admission and monthly or annual membership fees. The membership fee is fixed at $10 (Ten dollars) as annual subscription. The Board will review the amount of fees from time to time and will require approval of two-third of total members present in a general meeting to make any change.

Withdrawal of Membership:
Any member may resign from and withdraw the membership of the Society by giving written notice of his/her intention to the Secretary, provided all dues and existing obligations owed by such member to the Society are paid at the time of cession of membership. The Board however may consider resignation of a defaulting member giving exemption of outstanding dues or obligations if any.

Management:

  • Board of Directors: The affairs of the Society shall be managed by a Board of 11(Eleven) Directors. The Board shall be an elected body appointed by members in the general meeting. The elected directors of the Board in their meeting shall nominate the President, Vice-president, General Secretary and Treasurer and distribute various portfolios as they deem necessary among seven (7) remaining directors of the Board.
  • Qualification of Directors: The Directors shall be a Regular or Life Member of the Society. A sustaining member with minimum of one year membership shall be eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors.
  • Appointment of Directors: Normally the Directors' appointment will be held in a general meeting. The members present in that general meeting shall elect/select 11 (Eleven) directors for two years term.

 

Society means “Society of Bengali Engineers, Canada” Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
SBEC means “Society of Bengali Engineers, Canada” Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Board means The Board of Directors of SBEC.
Member means a general member of SBEC