CONSTITUTION 



[As adopted March 9, 1912, and amended at subsequent times.] 

 ARTICLE I. 



NAME AND OBJECTS. 



Section 1. This Association shall be called the Tennessee Academy 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 pro- 

 mote intercourse between persons engaged in scientific work, especially in 

 Tennessee; 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 publication such reports of investigations and dis- 

 cussions as may further the aims and objects of the Academy as set forth in 

 these articles. 



ARTICLE II. 

 membership. 



Section 1. The membership of the Academy shall consist of active, asso- 

 ciate and honorary members. 



Sec. 2. Active Members — Any white person interested or engaged in any 

 department of scientific work or original research in any department of science 

 shall be eligible to active membership in the Academy. Active members only 

 shall have the right to vote and to hold office. 



Sec. 3. Associate Members — Any white undergraduate college student, who 

 is interested in any department of scientific work, may become an associate 

 member; also, any active member on removing from the State may, on his re- 

 quest, be transferred to this associate membership class. 



Sec. 4. Honorary Membership — Any white person who has attained promi- 

 nence in any department of science, on the recommendation of the Executive 

 Committee, may be elected an honorary member at any regular meeting by a 

 three-fourths vote of the active members present. No more than three honorary 

 members shall be elected in any year. 



Sec. 5. Method of Election. — To become an active or associate m.ember, it 

 shall be necessary, first, that the candidate make application in writing, in- 

 dorsed by two active or honorary members; second, that he receive a majority 

 vote of the Executive Committee; and third, that he pay the annual dues for 

 the first year. 



ARTICLE III. 



OFFICERS. 



Section 1. The officers of the Academy shall consist of a President, Vice 

 President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Editor, who shall be elected by ballot at 

 the annual meeting and shall hold office one year, or until their successors are 



