APRN Constitutions & By Laws

Constitutions & By Laws ASEAN Public Relations Network

“To Champion Connectivity, Collaboration, Friendship, Mutual Understanding among Public Relations Communities in ASEAN”

Prepared by: The London School of Public Relations-Jakarta Centre for ASEAN Public Relations Network

Founder and Organization Structure of ASEAN Public Relations Network

Board of Trustees The London School of Public Relations Graduate School of Communication - Centre for ASEAN Public Relations

Founder Prita Kemal Gani, MBA, MCIPR, APR Founder & Director of The London School of Public Relations – Jakarta Chairperson of Indonesia Public Relations Association (PERHUMAS)

Co-Founder 1.

K. Bhavani – Director at Vin Public Relations Consultancy, Former President of IPRS (Singapore)

2.

Shameem Abdul Jalil, Former President of IPRM (Malaysia)

3.

Gesille Sedra Bout, Dean Dept. Of Mass Communications LSPR-Jakarta (Philippines)

4.

K. Tan Swee Hong – Director of International Relations LSPR-Jakarta (Malaysia)

Honorary Council 1.

Dr. Drs. Freddy H. Tulung MUA (Indonesia) Director General of Information and Communication at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the Republic of Indonesia

2.

Ramon R. Osorio (Philippines) VP/Head Corporate Communications at ABS-CBN, President of PR Society of the Philippines

3.

Bao Nguyen Quoc, (Vietnam) Managing Director of Public Relations Organization International Awareness i.d

4.

Dr. Nico Wattimena (Indonesia) Independent Strategic Communication Consultant, Senior Lecturer at LSPR Jakarta

5.

Parichart Sthapitanonda (Thailand) Professor at Chulalongkorn University Thailand

6.

Rowena Aquino (Philippines)

7. K. Bhavani Director at Vin Public Relations Consultancy, Former President of IPRS (Singapore) 8.

Shameem Abdul Jalil

Former President of IPRM (Malaysia) 9.

Jc Cadayong (Brunei Darussalam)

Board of Directors President

: Prita Kemal Gani, MCIPR, APR

Vice President

: Kamal

Secretary General

: Ramona Tirta MSi

Deputy Secretary

: Ninis Marhaenis S.Sos

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Director of Research and publication

: DR. Felix Jebarus (Indonesia)

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Director of Legal Expert

: Rita Alfiana, SE, SH, MKn

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Director of Standard Competencies

: DR. Andre Ikhsano (Indonesia)

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Deputy Director of Standard Competencies : Gesille Sedra Bout (Philippines)

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Director of International Relations

: Katrina Tan (Malaysia)

Deputy Director of International Relations : Angeline L. Mandasari 

Director of Training & Development

: S. Melanie Boer (Indonesia)

Deputy Director of Training & Development : Nadine Samala (Philippines) 

Director of Membership

: Rizka Septiana (Indonesia)

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Head of Publications

: Candy Hernandez Tolosa (Philippines)

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Deputy Head of Publications

: Kaythari Khin (Myanmar)

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Head of Public Relations

: Ms. Rowena Aquino (Philippines)

Deputy Head of Public Relations

: Luis Zabala JR (Philippines)

Board of Experts 1.

DR. Andre Ikhsano

2.

DR. Rudi Sukandar

3.

Mr. Ermiel Thabrani

4.

DR. Felix Jebarus

Constitutions/Bylaws of ASEAN Public Relations Network Introduction London School of Public Relations (LSPR) - Jakarta was established in 1992 by Prita Kemal Gani, MBA, MCIPR, APR and offers Bachelor Degree and Master Degree in communication studies. LSPR is dedicated to produce high quality and skilled communication graduates. As a leader of communication institutes in Indonesia, LSPR – Jakarta creates an interactive learning environment and research structure, as well as recognize the need to globalize the next generation by collaborating with other international organizations, institutions, and universities.

LSPR – Jakarta is now globally recognized as the leading graduate school of communication in Indonesia. It pioneers creative excellence in programs, events and activities that have become references for other educational institutions especially in the communication field. Credible media such as Tempo, Mix Magazine and Sindo Media have awarded LSPR - Jakarta as the Best Graduate School of Communication in Indonesia.

LSPR – Jakarta has an A accreditation by the BAN PT (National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) and has ISO 9001:2008 and IWA 2:2007 certification for its quality standards. Both accreditation and certification assures the quality of LSPR – Jakarta and is acknowledged locally and internationally.

LSPR – Jakarta is recognized internationally and offers international programs which include cooperation with United Kingdom, Australia, The United States of America, Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau and China.

About LSPR – Jakarta as the Centre for ASEAN Public Relations Facing the challenges ahead of the ASEAN Community 2015, Mrs. Prita Kemal Gani MBA, MCIPR, APR, Founder & Director of LSPR – Jakarta, who is also the Chairperson of PERHUMAS (Public Relations Association of Indonesia), has taken the initiative to make LSPR – Jakarta as the Centre for ASEAN Public Relations.

LSPR – Jakarta, Centre for ASEAN Public Relations prepared a platform for Public Relations (PR) Leaders, PR Educators, PR Practitioners and others in 10 ASEAN member countries with the aim to connect, meet, discuss, share current issues and create integrated programs that will develop the quality of PR in Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos. The platform’s name is ASEAN Public Relations Network.

About ASEAN PR Network With the objective to champion connectivity, friendship and mutual understanding among ASEAN member countries, gaining skills and strength from one another’s PR best practices; ASEAN Public Relations Network will conduct regular activities that benefit the PR society in general especially its members.

To ensure that this objective is fulfilled, an annual conference, seminars and workshops will be organized to gather all PR professionals, PR institutions, and PR associations from the ASEAN member countries to meet minds and discourse on pertinent PR issues affecting the South-East Asian region. Any collaborative efforts to strengthen the ties among the ASEAN member countries will be of the utmost priority for the network.

Chapter 1 Article 1 Name & Time This organization is called “ASEAN Public Relations Network” abbreviated to APRN. APRN was established in Jakarta and is a non-profit organization.

Article 2 Location Located in Jakarta The ASEAN Public Relations Network Headquarter is domiciled in The Republic of Indonesia The London School of Public Relations – Jakarta.

Jln. Jend. Sudirman Kav 32 Jakarta Pusat, 10220

Chapter 2 Foundations & Principles Article 3 Foundations In achieving its objectives, APRN and its committee reaffirm and uphold the basic principles written in declarations, agreements, conventions, concords, treaties and other ASEAN instruments.

Article 4 Principles ASEAN Public Relations Network and its committee are obligated to act according to these principles: 1.

Uphold the United Nations Charter and international law, including the international humanitarian law.

2.

Honor the cultural, lingual, and religious differences adopted by the ASEAN population by stressing on mutual value within the spirit of unity in diversity;

3.

ASEAN centrality in external relations on political, economic, and socio-cultural aspects by maintaining an active role, inclusive and indiscriminative;

4.

Adhere to rules of multilateral public relations based on ASEAN regulations to execute economic and cultural commitments effectively and progressively reducing them to the point of eliminating obstacles towards the integration of ASEAN area.

Chapter 3 Vision & Mission Article 5 Vision Vision: To be the highest holder of PR professional standards in ASEAN or its PR central.

Article 6 Mission Mission: 1.

To facilitate between APRN member countries to create relations between practitioners, academics, and PR associations in ASEAN countries.

2.

To advance mutual recognition in the pursuit of common goals, and promote awareness of the professional PR discipline among the ASEAN Community.

Chapter 4 Objectives & Activities Article 7 Objectives Objectives 1.

Bond ASEAN friendship for PR practice and education in facing the challenges of ASEAN Community 2015.

2.

Collectively strengthen and increase the competence of public relations practice.

3.

To facilitate the activity of public relations practices and education in uniting ASEAN transnational cooperation.

Article 8 Activity

Activities 1.

To set guidelines for standard competency and knowledge in Public Relations

2.

To create a universal code of conduct in PR practice

3.

To standardize the practice as a pool of talents

4.

To hold seminars, workshops, colloquium, conferences, forum discussions, visits, road shows

5.

To hold joint projects, joint programs

6.

To conduct joint research, journals and publications

7.

To hold lecturer exchanges

8.

To have student exchanges and to award scholarship grants

9.

To have a directory of:

a. PR Practitioners b. PR Educators

c. PR Associations Chapter 5 Membership Article 9 Membership Category 1.

Regular membership: Open to all public relations practitioners who are citizens of ASEAN countries / or international citizens who worked/lived in ASEAN environment.

Regular members must possess certification in the field of public relations issued by an association or certification body from ASEAN countries.

2.

Institutional membership: Open to all educational institutions in Indonesia, and ASEAN countries which are approved and accredited by Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture or Educational Council in ASEAN countries.  Government or non-government institutions  Formal or non-formal educational institutions  Associations in the field of public relations

3.

Academic membership: Open to academics with an educational background in the field of public relations

4.

Student /Researcher membership: Open to all college or university students who are studying and undergoing research in the field of public relations in Indonesia and other ASEAN countries Article 10 ASEAN State Membership

The member states of ASEAN Public Relations Network are The Republic of Indonesia, The Nation of Brunei Darussalam, Kingdom of Cambodia, Democratic People Republic of Laos, Malaysia, The Republic of The Union of Myanmar, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Singapore, The Kingdom of Thailand and Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Chapter 11 Rights and Obligations Rights Members who possess rights and obligations are:  eligible to enter the APRN directory  receive a rebate in activities held by APRN Obligations Payment of annual membership fees based on their membership category:  Regular membership = US$ 150  Institutional membership = US$ 250 (for 3 persons in each institution)  Corporate membership = US$300 (for 3 person in each institution)  Academic membership = US$ 100  Student/Researcher membership = US$ 50

Article 12 Admission of New Members Admission of new members: 1.

Submission and admission procedure for the ASEAN membership must be arranged by the Governing Body

2.

Admission of membership must be based on this criteria: Article 13 Termination of Membership

Termination of membership: 1.

at his/her own request

2.

Death

3.

Non-payment of annual membership fees

4.

Violating ASEAN Public Relations Network’s code of PR ethics

5.

Criminal convictions of 5 (five) years or more

Chapter 6 Article 14 Wealth/Financial Planning/Finance 1.

The assets of ASEAN Public Relations Network consist of movable and immovable properties.

2.

The assets of ASEAN Public Relations Network are acquired from: a. The establishment of ASEAN Public Relations Network is funded by The London School of Public Relations – Jakarta in the amount of Rp. 300.000.000,- and USD$10.000,b. Annual Membership Fees c. Non-binding donations/sponsorships d. Other valid businesses events such as organizing seminars, workshops, conferences, certification programs etc. and organizing events such as awarding ceremonies, etc.

Chapter 7 Miscellaneous

ASEAN Public Relations Network Professional Ethics Principles

1.

Personal Commitment A PR Professional must possess moral standards and reputation as credible as possible in practicing in the public relations profession

2.

Attitude towards Superior/Client A PR Professional must work fairly with their superior/client, must be able to guarantee the safety of superior/client secrets, and possesses a good working attitude in carrying out their PR activities

3.

Attitude towards Society A PR Professional must not manipulate information which may tarnish the profession of public relations

4.

Attitude towards mass media/press A PR Professional must participate in helping to spread information for public interest

5.

Attitude towards co-workers A PR Professional must build a good and professional relationship with their co-workers

Secretariat of ASEAN Public Relations Network: International Office Department The London School of Public Relations-Jakarta Intiland Tower Annexe 8th Floor Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 32 Jakarta 10220 Phone

: 021-5708143 Ext 12

Fax

: 021-2510185

Hotline

: 081513051344

Email

: internationaloffice@lspr.edu

Website

: www.lspr.edu