President
Overall in-charge of the Academy and its General Body meetings. Policies and programmes are formulated and implemented through the President, in consultation with the Executive Committee.
Registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960, the Academy for Indian Horticulture is a national body of scientists, farmers, students and institutions devoted to horticultural progress.
Administration and management vest in an Executive Committee of office bearers and members, elected by the General Body.
Overall in-charge of the Academy and its General Body meetings. Policies and programmes are formulated and implemented through the President, in consultation with the Executive Committee.
Assists the President in general, and assumes the President's charge in their absence.
Convenes all meetings, maintains minutes and records, serves as correspondent, and is custodian of the Academy's articles and property. Files annual records with the Registrar of Societies, Bangalore.
Custodian of funds, investments and accounts. Prepares the annual balance sheet of income and expenditure for presentation to the General Body.
Participate in meetings and join the office bearers in arriving at decisions of the Executive Committee.
Members standing for the Council must have been members for at least 12 months. President and Secretary serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Individuals and organisations who generously support the Academy's mission.
| Matter | Provision |
|---|---|
| General Body meeting | Held annually in June, with 21 days' clear notice |
| Executive Committee | Elected by the General Body; meets every month (physically or virtually) |
| Quorum | 50% of the total membership of the Academy |
| Official year | 1st April to 31st March; accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant |
| Voting rights | Annual subscription paid on or before 31st March; minimum 6 months' membership to vote |
| Working hours | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Inclusivity | Benefits open to all, irrespective of caste, creed or religion |
| Funds | Utilised solely for the Academy's objectives — never distributed as profit, interest or dividend |
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