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Page 1 of 5 Revised ByLaws
As approved by mail ballot of Electorate
29 September 2004
CONSORTIUM FOR MATERIAL PROPERTY RESEARCH IN THE EARTH SCIENCES
By-Laws
Article I Name
Section 1. The Consortium for Material Property Research in the Earth Sciences (COMPRES) is an organization to promote and facilitate high-pressure research in the science of Earth materials.
Article II Member Institutions
Section 1. Membership: Educational or governmental institutions that are chartered in the United States with research and educational programs in high-pressure research in the science of Earth materials are eligible to apply to become Members of the Organization. The current list of members shall be maintained by the President and shall be available to the COMPRES membership. The rights and privileges of Members with respect to participation in the scientific activities of COMPRES will be according to policies established by the Electorate.
Section 2. Election: An institution applying for membership must be qualified as an educational or governmental institution according to criteria adopted by the Electorate. Qualified institutions may be elected as members by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the entire Electorate, or by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee of COMPRES. The rights and privileges of Members with respect to participation in the scientific activities of COMPRES will be according to policies established by the Electorate.
Section 3. Affiliation: Research institutions and other not-for-profit organizations in the United States that are engaged in high-pressure research in the science of Earth materials, but that do not otherwise qualify for COMPRES membership, may be elected as Affiliates for an indefinite term by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the entire Electorate or by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee of COMPRES. Affiliates will appoint a non-voting representative to the Electorate, and will be able to participate in all activities in the governance of COMPRES other than voting at business meetings as a regular COMPRES member or serving in a position specifically restricted to Electors. The rights and privileges of Affiliates with respect to participation in the scientific activities of COMPRES will be according to policies established by the Electorate. Affiliates will be assessed an initial membership fee set at the then current fee for regular membership.
Section 4. Foreign Affiliation: Institutions not chartered in the United States may be elected as Foreign Affiliates for an indefinite term by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the entire Electorate or by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee of the Electorate. A Foreign Affiliate will be entitled to designate a nonvoting representative to the Electorate, and will be able to participate in all activities in the governance of COMPRES other than voting at business meetings as a regular COMPRES Member or serving in a position specifically restricted to Electors. The rights and privileges of Foreign Affiliates with respect to participation in the scientific activities of COMPRES will be according to policies established by the Electorate.
Section 5. Resignation or Removal: Any Member or Affiliate may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Chairperson of the Executive Committee or the President of the Organization. Such resignation shall take effect at the time of receipt of the notice, or at any later time specified therein. Any Member may be removed by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the entire Electorate. Any resigning Member or Member being removed shall remain liable for any unpaid portion of the initial membership fees and any other membership fees, assessments or charges levied by the Electorate pursuant to Article IX of the By-Laws before the giving of such notice.
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