Constitution

The ARMS Constitution sets out the governance arrangements for the Society. The Constitution was revised and amendments approved at a Special General Meeting of the Society held on Tuesday, the 10th of October 2023.  Click the link below to download the latest version of the ARMS Constitution. 

Click here to download the latest version of the ARMS Constitution

By-Laws

The ARMS Board may determine and promulgate By-Laws for the effective operation of the society on any matter including:

  1. The establishment and rules for operation of any Chapters, Special Interest Group and Networks;
  2. The establishment and operation of any standing or ad-hoc committee;
  3. The finances and financial procedures of the Society;
  4. Entrance and annual membership fees of the Society;
  5. Principles for affiliation with or by any organisation;
  6. Such matters as the Board may deem appropriate.

Click here for more information on the ARMS By-Laws

PLEASE NOTE:  The ARMS Board will be amending the By-Laws to align with recent changes to the Constitution.  A revised version of the By-Laws will be available in 2024. 

General Governance

Terms of Reference - Standing Committees 

Standing Committee Guidelines

Terms of Reference for Conferences and Major Event Committee

Terms of Reference for Education and Professional Development Committee

Terms of Reference for Governance, Finance and Audit Committee

Terms of Reference for Member Services Committee  

Terms of Reference - Chapter Committees 

Terms of Reference for Chapter Committees 

Marketing and Communications

Social Media Policy 

Conference and Events

ARMS Annual Conference Guidelines (available upon request)

Finance

Chapter Financial Policy

Corporate Credit Card Policy

Delegation of Authority Policy

Reimbursement Form

Policy on the Management of Singapore and New Zealand Bank Accounts

Procurement Policy for Purchase of Goods and Services

Financial Reserves Policy

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Travel and Accommodation

Travel and Accommodation Guidelines

Human Resources

Board Election Nomination Guide

Code of Conduct

Operating Principles and Procedures for GFAC to Assess Board Nominations

Life Membership 

Conflict of Interest Policy 

Induction Guide for ARMS Board, Standing Committees and Chapter Committees 

Accreditation

Terms of Reference for Accreditation Council

Accreditation Policy Document

Guidelines on the Delivery of Accreditation Modules (for ARMS Training Fellows)