ARTICLE I

Section 1.
The name of this group shall be the Association for Chinese Communication Studies (hereafter ACCS).

Section 2.
The basic purpose of the Association is to promote Chinese communication studies.
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ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.
The Association is a non-profit organization and is financed by membership dues.

Section 2.
General membership in this association is open to any person who is interested in promoting the Association's purpose.

Section 3.
The full membership of the Association shall be those persons who attend meetings of the Association at the annual NCA (formerly SCA) conventions and those individuals who submit a written request to be a member of the Association.

Section 4.
The categories of membership and membership dues shall be determined by the executive committee. A student member pays half the regular membership dues. The membership dues shall be used for the expense of the Association's activities.
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ARTICLE III: MEETINGS

An annual business meeting shall be held at the time and place of the annual convention of NCA (formerly SCA). Additional meetings may be scheduled by the executive committee.
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ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS

Section 1.
The officers of the Association shall be president, vice president, secretary/treasurer, and newsletter editor.

Section 2.
The President shall serve for one year, preside at business meetings of the Association, be responsible for archiving records about the Association, maintain liaison with other associations, and shall discharge responsibilities normally adhering to the office.

Section 3.
The Vice-President will serve a one year term, then succeed to the office of President. This officer shall, in cooperation with the officers and appropriate committees, plan the Association activities, and shall discharge responsibilities normally adhering to the office.

Section 4.
The Secretary/Treasurer shall serve two years, prepare minutes of the business meetings, be responsible for the financial management and membership records, other internal communications among the members, and other duties customary for the office.

Section 5.
The Newsletter Editor shall serve for one year, be responsible for the Association's Newsletter, and other duties customary for the office.

Section 6.
In the case of vacancy, the progression of Vice-President would apply in filling a vacancy in the position for president. For Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Newsletter Editor, the person who received the second highest number of votes in the election would fill the vacated position.

Section 7.
In the case an officer is unable to fulfill his/her responsibility for whatever reason the remaining members of the executive committee shall appoint a replacement until such time as a replacement can be duly elected.