These revisions were based upon penciled entries on the 1985 constitution and 1988 by-laws revisions and discussions at both the 1995 and 1996 meetings. Most changes reflect changes that have been instituted since the 1985 and 1988 revisions.
Approved additions are in bold.
It is a continuation of the Sociology Section, Southwestern Social Science Association. The purpose of the Association shall be to stimulate and improve scientific research in the study of society and to encourage communication and cooperative relations among persons engaged in this pursuit. The funds of this Association shall be dedicated to exempt purposes relating to scientific research and instruction in the study of society. No part of the Association's funds shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its members or officers except as reasonable compensation for services rendered in expenses incurred for the organization in furtherance of the purposes stated in Article II of this document. Any person interested in the purposes of the Association shall be eligible for membership.