GAN-RENDAI Constitution
Article 1 (Name)(1) This Association shall be called the Global Alumni Network, United Graduate School of
Agricultural Sciences, Tottori University (hereinafter referred to as the UGSAS, TU).
(2) The abbreviation of the Association shall be "GAN-RENDAI".
Article 2 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Association is to support the internationalization of the United Graduate
School of Agricultural Sciences of Tottori University and to contribute to the development of
the international society by deepening mutual exchange and friendship among members.
Article 3 (Business)
In order to achieve the purpose of the preceding article, the Association shall carry out thefollowing activities(1) Regular or extraordinary general meetings(2) Activities as a base for mutual exchange and information exchange among members(3) Other activities necessary to achieve the objectives of the Society
Article 4 (Membership)
The following persons shall be members of the Association(1) Graduates and current students of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences,Tottori University(2) Faculty and staff related to the education, research, and administration of the United
Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Tottori University and related faculty and staff(3) Other persons and organizations related to the international exchange of the United
Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Tottori University approved by the SteeringCommittee.
Article 5 (Officers)
1. The Association shall consist of following officers(1) Chairperson : 1(2) Vice-chairperson : 1(3) Auditor: 1 person
2. The Chairperson shall be the Dean of the United Graduate School of Agricultural
Sciences, Tottori University, who shall manage the Society.
3. The Vice-chairperson shall be the Vice-dean of the United Graduate School of AgriculturalSciences, Tottori University, and shall assist the Chairperson. The Vice-chairperson shalltake the Chairpersonʼs duties in his/her absence.
4. The Auditor shall be the Secretary General of the Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University,and shall be responsible for the administration of the affairs of the Association.
Article 6 (Steering Committee)
1. The management of the Association shall be handled by the Steering Committee, whichshall consist of the following members(1) Chairperson(2) Vice-chairperson(3) Auditor

(4) Representative Member, the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, TottoriUniversity(5) Branch Manager
2. The Chairperson shall convene the Steering Committee as necessary and chair themeeting.
3. The Steering Committee shall deliberate on the following matters(1) Matters to be submitted to the General Assembly(2) Matters related to the operation of the Branch(3) Other important matters concerning the execution of the business of the Association.
4. The Steering Committee may establish an Operation Planning Committee for smooth
operation.
Article 7 (General Assembly)
1. The Chairperson shall convene the General Assembly and chair the meeting.
2. The General Assembly shall deliberate on the following matters(1) Business report and settlement of accounts(2) Business plan and income and expenditure plan(3) Matters related to the revision of the constitution(4) Other matters that the Chairperson judges should be submitted to the General
Assembly.
Article 8 (Branches)
1. In order to achieve the objectives of the Association, domestic and international Branches
may be established with the approval of the Steering Committee.
2. A Branch shall be organized with members from a country and region where a Branchlocates.
3. The activities of the Branch may be conducted in the same manner as the Association.
Article 9 (Accounting)
The management of the Association shall be funded by the income from the subsidy forthe management of Tottori University and donations.
Article 10 (Secretariat)
The secretariat of the Association shall be located in the Administrative Division of theFaculty of Agriculture, Tottori University.
Article 11 (Others)
Matters other than those specified in this constitution that are necessary for the operationof the Association may be decided by the Chairperson in consultation with the Steering
Committee.
Supplementary Provisions
1. This constitution shall take effect on March 25, 2022.