Constitution '"^^ 



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ARTICLE I. 



Section 1. This association shall bo ealknl the Indiana Aeademy of 

 Science. 



Sec. 2. The objects of this Academy shall be scientific research and 

 the diffusion of knowledge concerning the various departments of science; 

 to j)romote intercourse between men engaged in scientific work, especially 

 in Indiana; to assist by investigation and discussion in developing and making 

 known the material, educational and other resources and riches of the State; 

 to arrange and prepare for ])ublicati()n such reports of investigation and dis- 

 cussions as may furth(>r tlie aims and objects of the Academy as set forth in 

 these articles. 



Wheijeas, The State has undertaken the publication of such proceed- 

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

 departments of the State, through the Governor, act through its council as 

 an advisory body in the direction and execution of any investigation 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 Academy for its advice or direction of such investigation. 



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

 become a public document. 



ARTICLE II. 



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

 non-resident members or active members. 



wSec. 2. Any person engaged in any dejjartment of scientific work, or in 

 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 Aeademy; they shall sign 

 the constitution, pay an admission fee of two dollars and thereafter an 

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

 fifty dollars to the funds of this Academy may be elected a life member of 

 the Academy, free of assessment. Non-resident members may be elected 

 from those who have been active members but who have removed from the 

 State. In any case, a three-fourths vote of the members present shall elect 

 to membership. Application for membership in any of the foregoing classes 

 shall be referred to a committee on application for membership, who shall 

 consider such application and report to the Academy before the election. 



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