The organization is also known by the acronym CHEM . Payment of dues for the fiscal year shall be the only criterion for membership. A fiscal year for CHEM begins on September 1 and ends on August 31 of the following year.
Dues are payable at the beginning of the fiscal year.
The elected officers shall take office the following June 1 and shall remain in that position for two consecutive years. The President shall call Executive Board meetings and appoint and coordinate Ad Hoc Committee assignments and activities. The Vice-President shall assume duties of the President in the event that the President is absent and carry out other duties as assigned by the President. The Secretary shall take minutes of Executive Board meetings and assume the responsibilities for correspondence and other secretarial duties. The Treasurer shall maintain the financial account of CHEM affairs.