The Association will not engage in scientific business activities. AND DUES 3. Acceptance of members is decided by the Board which has the right to reject membership applications without giving reasons. Membership expires at the member's death or resignation. Members pay dues in an amount set by the Membership Meeting.
Annual dues are to be paid in the first two months of the fiscal year.
The fiscal year runs from January 1 to December 31. The President, the Vice-President, the Treasurer and the other members of the Board are elected by the Membership Meeting for a term of 5 years, but the term continues until the election of a new Board. Reelection is possible. The Board elects the Secretary and the Conference Chair from among its members. The Board shall carry out the decisions of the Membership Meeting and shall administer the Association's funds.