ICIS Governing Documents

The ICIS governing documents include its Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies of the International Cytokine & Interferon Society. 

The current Bylaws, as amended in 2024, may be viewed or downloaded here.

Amendments to the Bylaws

Amendments shall be proposed by a majority of the Council, or by a petition to the Council signed by at least ten percent of all Members in good standing.

Proposed amendments must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the Council, discussed at a Business Meeting of the Society, and ratified in a mail (regular or electronic) ballot by a two-thirds majority of those Members of the Society casting votes.

July 2024:  Amendments the Bylaws

In July 2024 the membership approved an amendment to change the number and responsibilities of some Standing Committees enumerated in the bylaws to better fit the current needs of the society.  The amendments were first proposed to the Council in March 2024, reviewed and approved in June, then ratified by the membership in July.

The change are shown here.