Articles of association
Chapter 1 General Provisions
Article 1 (Name) The name of this society shall be the Asian Society for Health and Exercise (ASHE).
Article 2 (Purpose) The purpose of this society is to promote the academic development of health and kinematics by encouraging research activities among members and to contribute to the improvement of Asian health.
Article 3 (Location of Office) In principle, the office of this society is located in the school where the President is in office.
Chapter 2 Projects
Article 4 (Types of Projects) The society shall carry out the following projects to achieve its objectives:
1. Academic activities related to health and kinesiology research
2. Collection and exchange of related academic information
3. Hosting academic conferences
4. Publication of the journal
Article 5 (Academic Conferences and Workshops) The society shall hold academic conferences for academic and support activities.
1. The principle is to hold a regular academic conference once a year. Non-regular academic conferences are held from time to time as needed.
2. Seminars and workshops may be held.
Chapter 3 Membership
Article 6 (Qualifications for Membership) Members of the society must agree with the purpose of this society and undergo the prescribed admission process.
Article 7 (Rights of Members) Members of this society have the following rights:
1. The right to speak and vote at the General Meeting
2. The right to participate in projects organized, sponsored, and approved by the society
3. The right to vote in the election of officers and to be elected as officers of the society
4. The right to subscribe to newsletters and academic journals published by the society
Article 8 (Obligations of Members) Members of this society have the following obligations:
1. To comply with the Articles of the Society and various regulations of this society
2. To pay the prescribed membership fees set by this society
3. To implement the matters resolved by this society
Article 9 (Commendation and Disciplinary Action for Members) Members who meet the following conditions may receive awards or face disciplinary action:
1. Members, related parties, or organizations that have made significant contributions to the development of this society may be commended by the resolution of the Board of Directors.
2. Members who have violated the purpose of this society or have acted to damage its honor and prestige may be expelled by a resolution of the General Meeting.
Article 10 (Withdrawal from Membership) Members of this society may voluntarily withdraw from this society.
Article 11 (Loss of Membership) Members who have not paid their annual membership fees for two consecutive years or more shall lose their membership status.
Chapter 4 Executives
Article 12 (Executives and Advisors) This society shall have the following executives:
1. Executives of this society are the President, Vice President, Executive Director, Directors, and Auditors.
2. The President may appoint an honorary president and advisors.
Article 13 (Secretariat) This society shall establish a Secretariat as its administrative agency.
1. The Secretariat shall have a Secretary General and a clerk.
2. The President appoints the Secretary General with the consent of the Board of Directors.
Article 14 (Appointment and Dismissal of Executives)
1. The President shall be elected at the General Meeting.
2. The President appoints the Vice President, Executive Director, and Directors from among the members.
3. The Auditor, who must be a member of this society, shall be elected by the General Meeting. There shall be two Auditors.
4. The dismissal of an executive before the end of the term shall be resolved at the General Meeting.
Article 15 (Duties of the Executives)
1. The President shall represent the society, preside over meetings, and convene all sessions.
2. The Vice President shall assist the President and perform the duties on behalf of the President in the absence of the President.
3. Directors shall deliberate on the overall execution of the meetings, plan and promote the society’s activities.
4. Auditors shall audit the business and accounting of this society and report to the General Meeting.
5. The Secretary General shall oversee the affairs of the Secretariat under the direction and supervision of the President.
Article 16 (Term of Office)
1. The term of office of executives shall be two years.
2. When an executive vacancy occurs, supplementary elections shall be held at the next General Meeting, and the term of office of an executive appointed by the supplementary election shall be the remaining period of the predecessor.
3. Even if the term of office expires, executives shall perform their duties until a successor is appointed.
Chapter 5 Meetings
Article 17 (Types of Meetings) The society shall have two types of meetings: the General Meeting and the Board of Directors.
Article 18 (Convocation of Meetings)
1. The regular General Meeting shall be convened by the President once a year.
2. An Extraordinary General Meeting shall be convened when the President deems necessary or upon request of at least one-fifth of the members.
3. The Board of Directors shall be convened by the President when deemed necessary.
Article 19 (Functions of the General Meeting) The General Meeting resolves the following matters:
1. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation
2. Project planning and execution
3. Budget and financial statements
4. Commendations, disciplinary actions, and expulsion of members
5. Election of executives
6. Other major matters
Article 20 (Composition of the Board of Directors) The Board comprises the President, Vice President, Executive Directors, and Directors.
Article 21 (Functions of the Board of Directors) The Board of Directors deliberates on the following matters:
1. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation
2. Business plans
3. Budget and financial statements
4. Commendations, disciplinary actions, and expulsion of members
5. Other major matters
Article 22 (Quorum and Decision-making) The quorum for all meetings shall be the members present. Resolutions on matters, except for the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, shall require the approval of a majority of the members present. In the case of a tie, the decision is made by the President. However, amendments to the Articles of Incorporation shall require the consent of at least two-thirds of the members present.
Chapter 6 Finance and Accounting
Article 23 (Financial Resources) The financial resources of this society shall be derived from annual membership fees, donations, and other revenues.
Article 24 (Membership Fees) The membership fees for this society shall be determined by the resolution of the Board of Directors.
Article 25 (Expenditures) In principle, the funds prepared for this society are used for expenses related to the publication of journals and distribution of materials. In the case of special events, they may be spent with the approval of the Board of Directors.
Article 26 (Fiscal Year) The fiscal year of this society is based on the date of the regular General Meeting.
Chapter 7 Supplementary Provisions
Article 27 (Amendment of Articles of Incorporation) In order to amend the Articles of Incorporation of this society, a two-thirds majority of the members present at the General Meeting must approve.
Article 28 (Rules for Implementation) Matters necessary for the implementation of these Articles of Incorporation shall be determined by the President, subject to approval by the General Meeting.
Chapter 8 Final Provisions
Article 1 (Effective Date) These Articles of Incorporation shall become effective from the date of approval at the General Meeting.