New members shall be elected at the GM on the recommendation of the General Council.
Prospective members should have either
Attended a commonwealth Congress on Diarrhea and Malnutrition
Attended CAPGAN organized events at World congress of Pedaitric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Submitted a copy of their curriculum vitae to a membership committee (convened by the Treasurer) showing work and interest in the area of childhood diarrhea and malnutrition.
The General Council shall have the duty to consider the applications, and to give to the GM details of those candidates whom they recommend for membership.
The triennial membership fee shall be determined by the General Council at the GM. The initial triennial fee shall be US$25 for members from developing countries and US$50 for members from developed countries.
A membership fee is not payable for those members who have registered for triennial Scientific Meeting. All delegates registering for a triennial Scientific Meeting will be entitled to membership for the following three year period.
Funds that remain after defrayment of all the triennial Scientific Meeting expenses will be paid into the Association’s account.