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By-Laws of the
American Association of Phonetic Sciences
Article I. The Association Year
The membership year, which shall determine duration of membership and collection of dues, shall be from January 1 through December 31. The fiscal year of the Association shall be from April 1 through March 31.
Article II. Attendance and Fees for Meetings
- Section 1. Members
There shall be a registration fee for members and students members of the Association, the amount to be set by the Executive Committee six months in advance of meetings.
- Section 2. Non-Members
Non-members may attend annual meetings upon payment of a registration fee which shall be twice the amount of a member’s fee.
Article III. Fees and Dues
Annual dues for members and student members are payable at the beginning of the membership year, but not later than March 1. The amount of dues shall be determined by the Executive Committee.
Article IV. Committees
The President shall, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee, appoint any committees not specifically designated in the Constitution which may be necessary to conduct the affairs of the Association. Such committees shall have a tenure of 2 years, and will be dissolved upon the expiration of this period unless renewed by the current President.
Article V. Termination and Reinstatement of Membership
- Section 1. Termination
Membership in the Association shall be automatically terminated for nonpayment of dues one month after notification by the Executive Secretary that the payment deadline has elapsed.
- Section 2. Reinstatement
Persons whose membership has been terminated may be reinstated, by approval of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is empowered to determine whether payment of dues in arrears shall be prerequisite to reinstatement.
Amendments of these By-Laws shall be by consent of a majority of the voting members of the Association in a mail ballot. The votes shall be tallied 60 days after the mailing of the amendments to the membership. Amendments of the By-Laws may also be by consent of two-thirds of the members present and voting at a regular business meeting during normally scheduled annual meeting.
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