CONSTITUTION. 



AKTICr.E I. 



Si:rn<)N 1. This association shall hi" called tho Indiana Academy of 

 Science. 



Sec. '2. The ohject of this Academy shall he scientific research and 

 I lie diffusion of knowiedj^e concernin.ij the various departments of science; 

 to iiroHK-te intercourse hetween men cns^aged in scientific work, especially 

 in Indiana : to assi.st by investigathjn and discussion in developing and 

 making known the material, educational and other resources and riches 

 of the State: to arrange and prei)are for publication such reports of 

 investigation and discussion as may further the aims and objects of the 

 Academy as set forth in these articles. 



Whereas, The State lias undertaken the publication of such proceed- 

 ings the Academy will, upon request of the Governor, or one of tlie 

 several dejiartments of the State, through the Governor, act through its 

 council as an advisory body in the direction and execution of any inves- 

 tigation within its province as stated. The necessary expenses incurred 

 in the prosecution of such investigation are to be borne by the State; no 

 pecuniary gain is to come to the Acaileniy for its advice or direction of 

 such investigation. 



The regular proceedings of the Academy as laiblished by the State shall 

 become a public document. 



AI{TI('LE II. 



Sectiox 1. Members of this Academy shall be honorary fellows, fellows, 

 non-resident members, and a( ti\c nicMibers. 



Si:c. 2. Any person engaged in any dciiarlnient of scientific work, 

 or in any original research in any department of science, shall be eligible 

 to active membership. Active members may be annual or life members. 

 Annual members may be elected at any meeting of the Academy: they 

 shall sign the constitution, iiay an admi.ssion fee of two dollars and there- 

 after an annual fee of one dollar. Any person who shall at one time 

 contribute fifty dollars to the funds of this Academj- may be elected a 

 life member of the Academy, free of assessment. Non-resident members 

 may be elected from those who have been active nicmbevs but who have 

 removed from the State. In any case, a thnv-fourlhs \(ite cf tlie mem- 

 bers present shall elect to membersbiii. Api»lication for membership in 

 any of the foregoing classes shall be ri'ferred to ii ccuumittee on apiili- 

 cation for membership, who shall consider such ainilication :ind report 

 to the Academy before the election. 



