Mississippi Academy of Sciences Bylaws.

Article I. Divisions

Section 1. Other additional divisions are approved in accordance with Article V of the Constitution, or other changes are made by the Board of Directors. The Academy shall have the following divisions, each of which shall sponsor a scientific program at each annual meeting.

1. Agriculture and Plant Science

2. Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology

3. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

4. Geology and Geography

5. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

6. Health Sciences

7. History and Philosophy of Science

8. Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

9. Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics

10. Physics and Engineering

11. Psychology Social Sciences

12. Science Education

13. Zoology and Entomology

Section 2. At its annual meeting, each division shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. They shall assume their offices and shall serve until the end of the next annual meeting. Titles of papers to be presented shall be sent to the Divisional Chairperson who shall place them on the program. The Vice-Chairperson shall assist and shall assume the Chair if the Chairperson is no longer able to serve.

Section 3. The several divisions may function throughout the year and may meet for lectures, symposia, and other scientific purposes whenever it is deemed advisable.

Article II. Classes of Membership

Section 1. Regular members are professional scientists in the various fields and other persons interested in the purposes of the Academy. Regular members in good standing may be elected and/or appointed to office in the Academy, may serve on committees, and may vote upon such matters as may be brought before the membership, as provided by the Constitution and Bylaws.

Section 2. Educational members are institutions involved in education in the state and contribute annually.

Section 3. Life membership is conferred on individuals on payment of dues for life as set by the Board of Directors. Life members have the rights and privileges of Regular members.

Section 4. Patrons and donors are individuals or organizations making substantial contributions in money or property to the Academy. They, or in the case of organizations, their designated representatives, have the rights and privileges of regular members, except that organizational representatives may not vote for Officers or Directors, nor may they be elected to these positions.

Section 5. Student membership is open to students at any accredited college or university. Student members have the right to vote upon issues brought before the membership, except that they may not vote for officers or directors. They may be appointed to serve on committees, but may not be elected to any office or chair any committee.

Article III. Dues

Section 1. All dues shall be assessed by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting subject to approval by a majority vote of the members present at the business meeting.

Section 2. The Executive Officer shall mail a notice of annual dues to the current membership each year. Dues are payable upon receipt of notice. Only members whose dues are paid before or at the annual meeting shall be eligible to vote at the annual meeting, to hold office, or to serve on a committee.

Article IV. Publications

The Journal shall include records of the meetings, papers and abstracts presented at meetings, and activities of the Academy. When a new Editor is appointed, the retiring Editor is requested to serve as a Consulting Editor for a period of one year.

Article V. Budget

The budget for the fiscal year shall be prepared by the Executive Officer and submitted for approval by the Board of Directors by July 1.

Article VI. Committees

The committees of the Academy shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

Nominating Committee (Constitution Article X)

Program Committee (Constitution Article XII)

Election Committee (Bylaws Article V, Constitution VII)

Resolutions Committee

Membership Committee

Publicity Committee

At the annual meeting of the Board of Directors, the President-elect shall nominate for confirmation by the Board, Chairpersons of such committees as are not otherwise provided for in the Constitution and Bylaws. After consultation with confirmed Chairpersons, the President-elect shall appoint members to the committees.

Each committee should meet whenever there is a specific need. Each committee shall submit a report in writing at each annual meeting.

Revision 19 July 2000