Florida Chapter of the Acoustical Society of America
ARTICLE 1 – NAME
The name of this chapter shall be the FLORIDA Chapter of the Acoustical Society of America.
ARTICLE 2 – PURPOSE
The purposes of this chapter are to stimulate interest in acoustics, encourage acoustical research, diffuse the knowledge of acoustics, promote its practical applications, and provide a forum wherein the many aspects of acoustics and related disciplines can be examined, discussed, and otherwise explored.
ARTICLE 3 – AFFILIATION
This Chapter is formed under the auspices of the Acoustical Society of America and shall operate within the application Bylaws of the parent organization. With the exception of Student Chapters which will be affiliated with their universities, Chapters shall not affiliate with any other organization without first obtaining the written approval of the Acoustical Society of America.
ARTICLE 4 – MEMBERSHIP
Members of the Acoustical Society of America in good standing and any other such persons as may subscribe to the aims and purposes of this Chapter may be admitted to membership as prescribed in the Bylaws (or Constitution). At least ten active members of a Regional Chapter shall be members of the Society.
ARTICLE 6 – BYLAWS (OR CONSTITUTION)
The function and objectives of the Chapter as set fourth in the Charter shall be carried out in accordance with the Bylaws (or Constitution) appended hereto.
ARTICLE 7 – AMENDMENT
This Charter may be altered or amended by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Chapter voting, in person or by proxy, at a scheduled meeting, provided that:
- Notice of the proposed change, and of the meeting at which it is to be considered, have been given to all chapter members at least twenty days previously, and
- The Executive Council of the Acoustical Society of America has been notified of the proposed change at least twenty days previously.
ARTICLE 8 – DEACTIVATION
Upon deactivation of this Chapter any funds remaining in the Chapter’s account shall revert to the Society. The Treasurer or other officer shall contact the Society’s Treasurer to handle details of the transfer of fund to the Society.
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