ASB Constitution 
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Constitution of the Association of 
Southeastern Biologists 
Article I - Organization 
Section 1. The name of this organization shall be The Association of 
Southeastern Biologists. 
Section 2. The purpose of this Association shall be to promote the 
advancement of Biology as a science by encouraging research, 
the imparting of knowledge, the application of knowledge to the 
solution of biological problems, and the preservation of biological 
resources. 
Article II - Membership and Dues 
Section 1. Membership shall be open to all persons interested in the 
biological sciences. 
Section 2. Membership shall be granted to any eligible individual, institution, 
or corporation upon receipt of a written application and dues 
payment for the current year. 
Section 3. Each member shall pay annual dues in accordance with her/his 
category of membership. Annual dues include online access to 
Southeastern Biology and eligibility for subscriptions at reduced 
costs to other journals sponsored by the Association. 
Article III - Officers 
Section 1. The Officers of the Association shall be the President, Vice 
President, President-Elect, Past President, Secretary, and 
Treasurer. 
Section 2. The term of office is 3 years for the Secretary and Treasurer, 2 
years for the President and Past President and 1 year for the other 
offices. 
Article IV - Executive Committee 
Section 1. The officers of the Association, six (6) Members-at-Large elected 
by the membership, the Print Editor of Southeastern Biology, the 
Membership Officer, the Web Editor of ASB, and the Archivist of 
the Association shall constitute the Executive Committee. The 
Journal and Web Editor, Membership Officer, and Archivist shall 
be ex officio, nonvoting members with the right to discuss all 
issues and to propose motions. Members-at-Large shall serve 
terms of 3 years with two members elected each year. 
Section 2. The Executive Committee shall meet in the fall of each year and in 
the spring during the Annual Meeting of the membership. 
Section 3. The Executive Committee shall serve additionally as the 
Corporation’s Board of Directors. 
Article V - Annual Meeting 
Section 1. The Annual Meeting of the Association shall be held in April at 
such place as may be recommended by the Executive Committee 
