This organization shall be known as the Association of Korean Political Studies in North America. N o part of the net earnings of the Association shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the Association shall be, authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof. Membership Any Korean political scientists, studying, teaching or engaged research on Korean Politics, may become a member of this organization by subscribing to these bylaws, regardless of age, sex, physical or mental handicap, race, religion, national origin, or marital status.
Membership is voluntary.
Members who have paid their dues are classified as due-paying members. Only due-paying members may vote. Elections shall be held in each ensuing year to replace those members whose terms have expired. Board members may be elected to two consecutive terms of office. The Governing Board shall formulate policies for the operation of the Association and shall oversee Association activities.