Article 1
Name
The name of this organization is the International Association of Forensic Sciences and Education.
Article 2
Purpose
The purpose of the International Association of Forensic Sciences and Education is to strengthen forensic education, provide membership and accreditation to educational institutions, schools and companies to improve teaching capability and quality, and support forensic science worldwide.
Article 3
Membership
Institutions and persons committed to the purpose of the organization, and those interested in the development and quality of forensic education, are eligible for membership. Membership becomes effective upon payment of annual fees.
Article 4
Officers
Section 1. Officers
The elected officers are the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Convention Planner/Secretary and International Liaison Officer. Each officer serves for three years.
Section 2. President
The President chairs business meetings, assumes the responsibilities of the chief executive and is an ex officio member of standing committees.
Section 3. Vice-President
The Vice-President assumes duties the President is unable to perform and is responsible for maintaining the organization’s archives.
Section 4. Treasurer
The Treasurer collects fees, maintains financial records, pays authorized accounts and prepares financial reports for annual meetings.
Section 5. Convention Planner/Secretary
The Convention Planner/Secretary coordinates the annual convention, meeting schedules and programmes, and records and archives meeting minutes.
Section 6. International Relations
The International Liaison Officer works with the host country to develop arrangements that make each conference a culturally enriching experience.
Article 5
Executive Board
The Executive Board consists of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Convention Planner/Secretary and International Liaison Officer. It carries out the expressed wishes of the membership, determines the location of the conference, appoints committees for special work and acts for the Association between annual meetings.
Article 6
Sessions
Regular business meetings are held semi-annually in connection with the IAFSE Conference. Special meetings may be convened by the President with the consent of the Executive Board and notice to members. A quorum consists of active members participating in the semi-annual meetings.
Article 7
Amendments
This Constitution may be amended by a three-quarters vote of voting members present at a regular meeting. Proposed amendments must be submitted to the Chair at least sixty days before the meeting and distributed to members at least thirty days before it.
Article 8
Dissolution
Following dissolution of the International Association of Forensic Sciences and Education, the National Communications Association will receive all remaining funds, to be used for a student of the Forensic Division to participate in the National Communications Association conference.