The Japanese Society of Toxicologic Pathology
Councilor Regulations(Purpose)
Article 1 These Regulations stipulate matters concerning Councilors pursuant to Article 35 of theArticles of Incorporation of The Japanese Society of Toxicologic Pathology (hereinafter referred toas the "Society").
(Fixed Number)
Article 2 The fixed number of Councilors shall be approximately 10% of the number of members.
(Examination of Candidates for Councilors)
Article 3 The Board of Directors shall examine and determine the candidates for Councilors andrecommend them to the General Meeting.
2Candidates for Councilors shall be recommended from among Councilors and general
members.

3During their term of office, Councilors may become candidates for Councilors of the following
term if the conditions stipulated separately are satisfied.

4General members may become candidates for Councilors if they meet the qualifications and age
limits for candidates for new Councilors and are recommended.

(Term of Office)
Article 4 The term of office of Councilors shall be two (2) years, commencing on April 1 of thebusiness year in which their assumption of office is approved.
(Qualifications for Candidates for New Councilors)
Article 5 The qualifications for candidates for new Councilors are as follows:(1) Candidates for new Councilors must have at least five (5) years of general membership, and haveresearch experience in the field of toxicologic pathology, as well as appropriate achievements, ofat least five (5) years for graduates of six-year universities, at least seven (7) years for graduatesof four-year universities, and the equivalent number of years for others, and must have publishedat least one (1) paper (co-authorship is acceptable) in The Journal of Toxicologic Pathology.
(Age Limit for Candidate for New Councilor)
Article 6 A person who is 57 years of age or older at the time of assuming office may not become acandidate for new Councilor.

(Method of Recommendation of Candidates for New Councilors)
Article 7 The following documents shall be submitted to the President (addressed to the Secretariat)
by October 31 for the recommendation of candidates for new Councilors:(1) Recommendation of two (2) or more honorary members, meritorious members, or Councilors;(2) Resume (State the career history starting with the highest level of education, as well as the fieldof specialization and major theme);(3) Achievement list; and(4) Oath to update and maintain all personal information of candidates for new Councilors in themember management system.
(Amendment and Abolition)
Article 8 The amendment or abolition of these Regulations shall be subject to a resolution of theGeneral Meeting.
Supplementary Provisions
1. These Regulations shall come into force on the date of establishment of the Society.
2. During the above-mentioned term of office, Councilors shall succeed to their experience asCouncilors of The Japanese Society of Toxicologic Pathology, which is the Society’s predecessor
organization without legal personality.
3. At the time of the incorporation of a juridical person, they shall succeed the Councilors
appointed by The Japanese Society of Toxicologic Pathology, which is the Society’s
predecessor organization without legal personality.