Constitution of the Special Interest Group on small angle scattering
I. Name
The name of this group shall be The Special Interest Group on Small Angle Scattering.
II. purpose
The purpose of this group of the American Crystallographic Association (hereafter ACA) is to further the advancement of all aspects of the techniques and use of Small Angle Scattering and to provide communication between persons interested in this field.
III. Relationship to the american crystallographic association
The constitution of this Group shall be consistent with the Constitution, By-laws, and Operating Rules of the ACA. In the event of conflict the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of the ACA shall prevail.
IV. membership
Membership in this group is open to all members of the ACA upon application to the Secretary of the group and payment of the prescribed dues, if any.
V. organization
The activities of this group shall be controlled by an Organizing Committee of four members elected by the members of the group. This Committee will carry out all of the official functions of the group, including the appointment of a Nominating Committee consisting of three members, none of who may be on the Executive Committee. For the first year this Nominating Committee shall nominate two candidates for each of the offices of Chairperson, Chairperson-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer and Member-at-large. Other nominations may be submitted from the membership by petition signed by three or more members. The term of office of the Secretary-Treasurer and of the Member shall be one year. The term of office of the Chairperson and Chairperson-Elect shall each be one year, but the Chair-Elect will automatically succeed to the chairpersonship. After the first year the Nominating Committee shall provide two nominations for each of the two vacancies that will occur each year. No person may be elected to more than two consecutive terms as a member of the Organizing Committee. Election shall take place at the same time and in the same manner as the ACA elections. The duties of the Secretary-Treasurer shall include the keeping of minutes of all meetings, maintenance of a membership list, and keeping a record of the finances and expenditures of the group.
VI. Activities
The Executive Committee and the Group may engage in any activities which, in their opinion, further the development of small angle scattering and which help provide communication between persons interested in this field. These activities include, but are not restricted to, publishing news in the ACA newsletter and organizing small angle scattering conferences and meetings. As specified by the ACA Council Position Statement and within the blocks of time allocated by the ACA program Chair, the Group program committee will develop both the content and format of the Group scientific sessions at ACA meetings. It will cooperate fully with the ACA program Chair in providing requested materials for the P/A book in the format and by the deadline specified by the ACA program Chair. All official action requiring a vote of the membership shall be done by mail ballots.
VII. Elections and Voting
All votes shall be by mail ballot. Votes shall be by a simple majority of those voting, except for votes on amendments to the Constitution. In any election the candidate receiving the largest number of votes shall be deemed elected.
VIII. Dues
The Organizing Committee may set the dues to be charged to members of the group subject to an affirmative vote of the membership and to the approval of the ACA Council. Such dues shall be collected and disbursed by the ACA Treasurer.
IX. amendments
An amendment to the Constitution may be proposed at any time by 5% of the membership of 10 members, whichever is smaller, or by the Organizing committee. Amendments must be rectified by a 2/3 majority of the members voting. Votes shall be by mail ballot.
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