The Constitution of SIETAR JAPAN

THE CONSTITUTION OF SIETAR  JAPAN  (English)
ARTICLE I     Name
Section 1
   The name of the organization shall be:
SIETAR JAPAN. SIETAR stands for the Society for Intercultural Education,
Training, and Research.
Section 2
   Official use of the Society's name shall be made only upon
authorization by the Steering Committee.

ARTICLE II    Purpose
Section 1
   The purpose of the Society is to foster international and
intercultural communication and cooperation through the promotion of
intercultural education, training and research in Japan.
Section 2
   In order to carry out the aims of the Society, the society will
organize regular meetings and activities, publish newsletters, proceedings
and journals, and engage in other activities decided by the Steering
Committee.

ARTICLE III   Membership
   Membership in the Society is open to all individuals, institutions
and organizations interested in its purpose and aims and shall be based on
the SIETAR Japan fiscal year.  Membership categories and membership rights
and obligations shall be specified in the By-Laws.

ARTICLE IV   Administrative Structure
Section 1
   SIETAR JAPAN will be run by the Steering Committee.
   The Steering Committee shall consist of elected officers, appointed
officers, and the Chair of each Chapter.
   The elected officers shall be elected by the general membership and
constitute the majority of the Steering Committee.  Nominations shall be
made and elections shall be conducted as specified in the By-Laws. Two
thirds of the Steering Committee shall constitute a quorum.
Section 2
   The Steering Committee shall be responsible for organizing and
coordinating the activities, programs, services and administrative
functions of the Society, and shall serve as the policy making body for the
Society.  The policies made by the Steering Committee shall be presented to
the members of the Society through correspondence or meetings.
Section 3
   Steering Committee meeting may be convened by the President or at
the request of at least four members of the Steering Committee.
Section 4
   Each Steering Committee member except the President and the Vice
President shall be the Director of his/her Committee consisting of
committee members who will assist the Director in carrying out his/her
duties.  The Director shall appoint his/her committee members.
Section 5
   The Steering Committee may at its discretion appoint additional
committees and Task Forces for the accomplishment of aims specified by it.

ARTICLE V   Officers
Section 1
   The elected officers of the Society shall be: President,
Vice-President, Membership Director, Finance Director, Program Director,
Public Relations Director, Internal Relations Director and Journal
Director.  Appointed officers of the Society shall be: Newsletter Director,
Resource Director, Homepage Director, International Relations Director,
Conference Director.
   These officers shall be appointed by the President upon approval of
the elected Steering Committee members. All the Steering Committee members
shall have the equal right to vote at the Steering Committee.
Section 2
   The duties of the officers shall be as specified in the By-Laws.
Section 3
   All elected officers shall serve for two years.  The term shall
start from April of the first year and end on the last day of March of the
last year.   All elected officers may be re-elected for a maximum of two
consecutive terms.
Section 4
   In the event of the resignation or a long-term incapacity of the
President, the Steering Committee shall call for the election of a new
President by the general membership.  Should any officers become
temporarily unable to perform his/her duties, the Steering Committee may
appoint a temporary substitute for that office
Section 5
   The Financial Auditors shall be appointed to audit the society's
financial records and the Administrative Secretary shall be appointed to
administer the office work.

ARTICLE VI   Fiscal Policy
Section 1
   The fiscal year of SIETAR JAPAN shall be April 1 to March 31. At
the first general meeting of the fiscal year, the Finance Director shall
present a complete fiscal accounting.
Section 2
   The complete fiscal accounting shall be audited by the auditor and
presented to the membership at the first general meeting.

ARTICLE VII  Amendments
Section 1
   Amendment to the Constitution may be initiated by the Steering
Committee or by one fourth of the membership
Section 2
   A ballot on each Amendment shall be distributed to the full
membership with the request for its return within 30 days.  A two-thirds
majority of those voting shall be required for the adoption of an amendment.

ARTICLE VIII   General Meeting
   The Society will hold a general meeting in the first quarter of the
fiscal year.  At the meeting the Steering Committee will make the financial
report and activity report of the past year and present policies for the
current fiscal year. The meeting shall be open to the general membership.
The meeting can be conducted by electrical or/and electronic communication.


Article IX   Relations with SIETAR
   The Society shall maintain a legitimate status within the SIETAR
and contribute to and comply with the SIETAR  rules and enjoy  rights set
by the SIETAR.

ARTICLE X   Relationship with Regional SIETAR Organizations in Japan
   Organizations located in Japan which use the name of SIETAR or
receive the services of the SIETAR shall do so through membership in 
SIETAR JAPAN and receive Chapter status from SIETAR
JAPAN.  The conditions for  Chapter status shall be specified in the
By-Laws.

Article XI  The Dismissal System
   The Officer of the Society shall be dismissed upon approval of two
thirds of the Steering committee or a majority of the full membership vote.
The Steering Committee shall call for an election for the vacant post.
Chairs of Chapters are not under the effect of this policy since they
represent each chapter, which is basically independent from SIETAR Japan.

This Constitution is effective from April 1, 1985.
Amendments are effective from April 1, 1997.