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is suggested is placed between brackets ( ), followed immediately
by the amendment. Words or sentences added are double underlined.
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The name of this organization shall be The Sudan Studies
Association, hereinafter referred to as the "Association".
It has been incorporated in Rhode Island in 1981, and has
been awared taxexempt status by the IRS
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Section 1
The Association shall be organized for educational and scientific
purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. It shall promote the advancement of
research, and shall facilitate the distribution of knowledge
and understanding of the Sudan and its relationship to the
wider world; it shall organize forums for the study and discussion
of this AfroArab nation and its relationships with other nations
and (cultures) peoples; it shall communicate information of
general interest and educational and/or scholarly value in
the field of Sudan studies; it shall assist, facilitate and
improve communication and methods used to educate others and
the public in general in the field of Sudan studies, and shall
advance the application and publication of knowledge acquired
in the study of the Sudan for the benefit of society in general
and for the benefit of educational, scientific and professional
aspects and interests of students and scholars of the Sudan.
Section 11
The Association shall encourage studies of the Sudan
by:
1) sponsoring and or organizing annual conference(s) and
other appropriate forms of scholarly exchange
2) serving as a clearing house for scholarly work undertaken
by its members in order to facilitate research and avoid
duplication of effort
3) acting as a resource center for interested scholars and
others seeking information and other material on the Sudan
4) serving as depository for published and unpublished articles
on the Sudan provided to the Association by its members
and friends
5) endeavoring to facilitate interchange among similar organizations
in other parts of the world
6) fostering a liaison and exchange programs between the
Association and other scholarly institutions in the Sudan
7) informing members, individuals and institutions designated
by the Executive (Committee) Secretary of relevant news
pertaining to the Association throughout the year (by) through
the publication of a quarterly newsletter.
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Section 1
Individuals, institutions, organizations, corporations,
libraries, and other scientific, educational or business groups
who support the purpose of the association as specified in
Article Two, Section 1 of this constitution shall be eligible
for membership
No individual or group shall be excluded from membership
in the Association on the basis of regional or national
origin, (religious outlook) religion, political beliefs,
(sex) gender, or ethnic affiliation.
Section 11
Individual members in good standing shall have full
rights to nominate candidates for office in the Association,
vote thereon, and hold such offices if dully elected; members
shall be entitled to participate, under applicable rules,
in the meetings, programs and other activities of the association.
Section 111
A member of the Association may resign upon written
notification to the Executive Secretary. The Board of Directors,
as constituted in accordance with ARTICLE FIVE, Section
11 of this Constitution, may remove any member from the
membership rolls, whose acts are contrary to the ideals,
purposes and accepted standards of the Association,
or who makes improper use of membership of the Association.
Such action may be overruled by a simple majority of the
membership of the Association present at the annual Business
Meeting. The Board of Directors may also, after providing
a thirtyday written notice, terminate membership in the
Association for non payment of regular dues.
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Section 1
The Association shall have the power to receive, administer
and disburse dues, assessments, and other grants to further
its purposes; to acquire funds and hold them absolutely or
in trust for the purposes of the Association and acquire or
convey property, real or personal; to publish reports, bulletins,
journals, and monographs; to facilitate with other organizations
in the pursuit of common aims and the purposes herein stated
and appoint delegates or representatives to such organizations;
to establish branches, sections, or divisions, on a regional
of functional basis; to sponsor projects of research, demonstration,
and experimentation; and to engage in such other activities
as are necessary for the advancement of the purposes stated
in Article 11 and for the furtherance of professional interests.
Section 11
No part of the net earnings of the Association shall
inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its members,
trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that
the Association shall be authorized and empowered to pay
reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make
payments and other distributions in furtherance of the purposes
set forth above.
No substantial part of the activities of the Association
shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting
to influence legislation, and the association shall not
participate in, or intervene in any political campaign on
behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding
any other provisions of these articles, the Association
shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to
be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal income
tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1954 ( or the corresponding provisions of any further
United States Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation,
contributions to which are deductible under Section 170
(c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 ( or the corresponding
provisions of any further United States Internal Revenue
Law).
Section 111
The Association will not be an instrument or agent of
any national government. The policies. programs of the Association
will be determined solely and automatically by its elected
leadership, appointed positions, and/or membership in a
manner consistent with the constitution of the Association.
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Section 1
The officers of the Association shall consist of a President,
PresidentElect, Executive Secretary, Secretary, Editor, and
(15) six member Board.
Section 11 The Board
The Board of Directors shall consist of all of the above
officers and the members of the board, herein referred to
as the "Board". Members of the Board shall attend
the meetings and participate in the business of the Board,
[cross out the words: (of the Association)] serve on subcommittees
as may be established, and take on special assignments for
the Board.
The Board may hold special meetings at the call of the President
upon giving fifteen days notice to each (director) member
of the Board. Such notice may be given personally, by mail,
[delete the word (by)] telephone or telegraph, and which
shall state time, place and purpose of the meetings.
Special meetings of the Board shall be called by the President
at any time upon written (demand) request of at least (three)
five members of the board.
A quorum of a meeting of the Board shall consist of a simple
majority of its elected (membership) members. [Delete the
words: (or not less than fifteen members).
Questions shall be decided by the Board by a majority of
the votes cast at any meeting or by mail ballot. In case
of a tie vote, the (decision of the President shall be final)
President casts the deciding vote.
The President alone may, or shall at the written request
of any member of the Board, ask the Board to vote on specific
questions by mail ballot. Ballots shall be mailed by the
Executive Secretary who shall specify on the ballots the
date on or before which they are to be placed in the mail
for return to the Executive Secretary. This date shall be
not less than thirty days or more than sixty days from the
date they were (placed in the mail by the Executive Secretary)
mailed.
Reports of officers, representatives, delegates, committees,
and agents shall be approved by the Board. At the direction
of the Board, these reports may be presented in full or
in brief form at the annual Business Meetings.
The Board [delete the words (of Directors)] shall act upon
the budget provided by the (Treasurer) Executive Secretary.
A budget shall be submitted by the Board at the annual Business
Meeting for approval.
Certain duties of the Executive Secretary and the (Treasurer)
Secretary and their assistants may be delegated by the Board
to the extent the Board deems necessary when in the opinion
of the Board these duties become too burdensome for the
Executive Secretary and the (Treasurer) Secretary and their
assistants, if any, to handle, and the Executive Secretary
and the (Treasurer) Secretary and their assistants shall
no longer be responsible for the performance of the duties
so delegated by the Board.
Branches, sections, or divisions of the Associations may
be established by the vote of the Board provided that the
presiding officer and one half or more of the membership
of such organization shall be and remain members of the
Sudan Studies Association.
Section 111 Removal From Office
Any member of the Board who misses two consecutive meetings
of the Board may be subject to removal for nonattendance.
Written notification of this possibility will be provided
after the first missed meeting with dismissal action possible
by a twothirds vote of the Board during (or subsequent to)
the second missed meeting. Such vacated offices shall be
filled immediately in accordance with Article Five, Section
6. Members of the Board, including all officers, may also
be removed from office by a majority vote of the total membership,
voting in a mail referendum as provided in Article Eight,
initiated by at least ten members in good standing. A Member
of the Board may resign at any time.
Section 1V
The President, and PresidentElect shall be elected for
a (one year) two year term at the conclusion of which the
President terminates his/her office and this office is succeeded
to by the PresidentElect who will serve a (one year) twoyear
term as President. A new PresidentElect is elected (each
year) every two years. The Executive Secretary and (Treasurer)
Secretary shall be elected in alternate years, each to serve
a term of (two) three years. This policy shall be instituted
in the first instance with the Executive Secretary serving
only one year. The members of the Board shall be elected,
(five) two each year, for a term of three years. This policy
shall be instituted in the first instance by (five) two
elected Board members with the greatest number of votes
serving a three year term: Successive annual elections will
replace the Board Members as their terms expire. [Cross
out the following sentence: (The Executive Secretary shall
be appointed by the Board for a term of three years, subject
to reappointment by the Board)]. The Editor shall be appointed
by the Board for a term of two years, and may be reappointed
for another term [Cross out the following sentence: (at
which time new nominees are solicited)].
Section V
The Board [cross out the following words: (of Directors)]
may, appoint, upon their acceptance, scholars to serve in
any advisory capacity as Honorary Fellows of the Association.
Section V1
Officers shall assume Office at the outset of the Annual
Business meeting at which each in declared to be elected.
On officer of the Association shall be eligible for reelection
to the same position just held until a period of two years
has passed expired since last holding that position. In
the event of a vacancy in any office, through absence, death,
resignation, or incapacity, the Board shall have the power
to make interim appointments to (the) that office. The appointment
shall terminate at the next Annual Business Meeting. The
remaining term of the office shall be filled by election
at the next annual election or by election at the Annual
Business Meeting of the Association. Individuals so appointed
or elected to interim terms for periods of one half or less
of the normal elective term may be elected to that office
for an immediate subsequent term.
Section V11
Subject to general directives and limitations imposed
by a majority of the membership at the Annual Business Meeting,
any Special Meeting, or by mail ballot, the Board as a collective
body, properly assembled, shall have the authority to execute
on behalf of the Association all powers and functions of
the Association as defined in this constitution, and further
may perform any act necessary or appropriate for the administration
of the affairs of the Association.
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Section 1 President
The President shall be the presiding officer of the Association
and Chairperson of the Board. The President shall exercise
all the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with
this office, except as otherwise specified in this Constitution.
The President shall appoint representatives of the Association
to other Associations, agencies, or councils or select such
representatives from slates submitted by other associations,
agencies, or councils.
Acting on the advice and with consent of the Board, the President
shall appoint all necessary Committees and define their duties.
The President and [cross out the word (either)] the Executive
Secretary [cross out (or Treasurer)] shall sign all written
contracts authorized by the Board, except that basic contracts
for printing and other matters necessary to publications shall
be signed by the President and Executive Secretary [cross
out (and the Editor)].
The actions of the President in exercising the duties
and responsibilities of the office shall be subject to review
and approval of the Board.
In the event the President is unable to fulfill the duties
of the office, these duties shall be assumed by the PresidentElect.
In the event the PresidentElect is unable to assume the duties
of the President, the Board shall appoint one of their numbers
to assume the office of the President and shall make appropriate
and necessary adjustments to provide a smooth succession of
the offices of President and PresidentElect until these offices
can be filled by an annual election.
Section 11 Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary shall have general charge of
administrative matters under the direction of the President;
shall act as secretary to the Board; shall render an annual
report to the Board which upon approval shall be presented
at the annual Business Meeting and included in the Minutes
of the meeting; and may, subject to authorization and budgetary
provisions by the Board employ clerical assistance.
The Executive Secretary shall compile the minutes of [cross
out (Annual Business Meeting)] Special, Regional, and Joint
Meetings of the Association which shall include the reports
of all officers, committees, delegates, and representatives
required to make such reports. All such minutes shall form
the annual Report of the Association which shall be published
in the Newsletter or another publication of the Association.
[Cross out the following paragraph: (In the case of a nonBusiness
corporation, each corporation is required to file a biennial
report due March 1st in each year following the year of
Incorporation. The applicable report will be mailed to the
first incorporated name listed on the Articles of Association
the year the report is due. The filing fee is $10.00.)].
[Cross out the words: (Section 3 Treasurer)] The
Executive Secretary [cross out the following words: (the
Treasurer)] shall be responsible for the administration
of the finances of the Association subject to budgetary
and regulations approved by the Board and [cross out the
words: (the Treasurer) shall be the Association's fiscal
agent in dealing with other persons or organizations which
may be employed on behalf of the Association by the Board
to handle the funds of the Association. The Executive Secretary
[cross out the words: (The Treasurer)] shall be responsible
for the maintenance of proper and adequate records which
at all times shall be open to inspection by the Board. The
Executive Secretary [cross out the words ( The Treasurer)]
shall submit a budget for the ensuing year and shall render
an annual report which when approved by the Board shall
be presented at the Annual Business Meeting for approval
by the majority of the membership present. The annual report
when published shall include a report of an audit of the
books of the Association by Certified Public Accountant.
The Executive Secretary [cross out the words (The Treasurer)
shall receive the proceeds for the surplus copies of publications
owned by the Association [cross out the words (and shared
by the Secretariat. The Treasurer shall provide the Executive
Secretary with an upto date list of members)].
[Cross out the words: (Section 5 Executive Secretary)]
The Executive Secretary, subject to the directive of the
Board, shall be responsible for the maintenance of the central
office of the Association, and shall have custody of the
books and records of the Association as the Board may provide.
The Executive Secretary shall be a professional member of
the staff of the institution housing the association Secretariat
and will perform liaison with the host institution, and
similar professional associations.
The Executive Secretary shall oversee the routine operations
of the Secretariat and shall coordinate the flow of correspondence
addressed to the Association to ensure that the appropriate
officers and members are in timely receipt of such correspondence
so that they remain abreast of Association affairs. [Cross
out the following sentence: (The Executive Secretary shall
assure timely mailing of the newsletter, other Association's
mailings using an update list of members provided by the
Treasurer)].
The Executive Secretary shall store surplus Association
publications and arrange for their sale. The proceeds from
such sales are to be kept in the Association's accounts.
[Cross out the following sentences: (The proceeds shall
be forwarded to the Treasurer)]. The Executive Secretary
shall be available to arrange Association's meetings. [Cross
out the following sentences: (should they take place at
the Secretariat. The Executive Secretary shall be a member
of the Board)]. The Executive Secretary may, subject to
authorization and budgetary provision by the Board, employ
clerical and editorial assistance.
In the event of absence, death, or incapacity of the (Treasurer)
Executive Secretary, the Secretary shall have power to receive
and disburse funds of the Association. Such powers shall
remain in force until a successor to the (Treasurer) Executive
Secretary is appointed or elected.
Section 111 The Secretary
The Secretary shall compile the minutes of the Annual
Business Meetings, shall see to it that the membership
and mailing list for the distribution of the publications
of the Associations is maintained, and shall provide the
Executive Secretary and the Editor with an uptodate list
of all members. In fulfilling these duties, the Secretary
shall work closely with the Executive Secretary and the
Editor.
Section 1V Editor
The Editor shall have full charge of the Newsletter
and all other publications of the association under the
direction of the Board, and subject to the provisions of
this Constitution, may make minor adjustments in basic contracts
relating to publications, and, subject to the approval of
the Board, may enter into agreements with individuals and
institutions for financing publications. The editor shall
certify to the (Treasurer) Executive Secretary all bills
relating to publications and distribution of publications.
The Editor may, subject to review by the Board, appoint
Associate and Assistant Editors. The Associate and Assistant
Editors shall serve concurrently with and under the direction
of the Editor, to whom they shall be responsible. The editor
may, subject to authorization and budgetary provisions by
the Board, employ clerical and editorial assistance.
[Cross out the words: (Section 6 Members of the
Board) which now appears under Article Five, Section 11]
Section V Regional Representation
Members in good standing may volunteer or be appointed
by the President to serve unlimited terms as Regional Representatives.
These representatives are encouraged to serve in an advisory
capacity to the (Executive Committee) Board to represent
the Association in their region, and to promote the affairs
of the Association in their communities and institutions.
[Cross out (Section 8 Board of the Association),
which is now combined with Article Five, Section 11].
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Section 1: Nomination Committee
Before June 30th of each year the (Board) President shall
appoint a Nominating Committee of three, of which no more
than one shall be a current member of the Board to niminate
candidates for offices whose terms will expire in that year.
For the offices of the Executive Secretary and (Treasurer)
Secretary the Nominating Committee shall nominate at least
one and not more than three member candidates, in the years
in which their respective terms expire. For other offices
the Nominating Committee shall nominate at least two and not
more than three member candidates. All prospective nominees
must indicate in writing their willingness to serve as officers
of the association. The list of nominees shall be mailed to
individual members of the Association in accordance with the
provisions of Article V11, Section 3 of the Constitution.
Section 2
The Executive Secretary shall appoint without review
by the Board, and whenever necessary, two tellers who shall
act with the Executive Secretary as an Elections Committee.
The Executive Secretary shall be chairperson of the Committee.
Elections shall be administered by this Committee.
Section 3
Each member in good standing shall be entitled to vote
for one candidate for each office. Voting shall be by mail
ballot, or in case of the Business Meeting, by show of hands.
No identification of voter shall appear on the ballot. Ballots
shall be mailed to members of the Association by the Executive
Secretary at least sixty days before the annual Business
Meeting. To be counted as votes, ballots must be in the
hands of the Executive Secretary on or before a date specified
by the Executive Secretary but not less than ten days before
the Annual Business meeting. The results of the elections
shall be announced by the Election Committee at the Annual
Business Meeting . The Candidate for an office who receive
the highest number of votes shall be declared elected to
that office. In the event of a tie vote, the Elections Committee
shall hold a runoff election at the Annual Business Meeting.
Section 4
A referendum vote shall be held by mail ballot at any
time upon the initiation of the Board, or a signed petition
to the Board, by 2% of the individual membership. In order
that they may be counted as votes, ballots must be placed
in the mail be members and addressed to the Executive Secretary
not more than sixty days after the date when they were mailed
to members by the Executive Secretary. A Majority of votes
received shall constitute the deciding vote. The Executive
Secretary shall certify the vote to the Board.
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Section 1
The Association shall hold an Annual Business Meeting at a
time and place to be designated by the Board. A quorum for
elections and the transaction of business at any meeting of
the Association shall consist of ten percent of the its members
or twenty members, which ever is smaller. [Delete the following
sentence: (A quorum for the transaction of business at any
meeting of the Board shall consist of a majority of its elected
members)].
Section 11
Due notice of place, date and time of the next Annual Business
Meeting and a list of nominees for vacant offices shall
be published in the newsletter and/or mailed by the Executive
Secretary to the members at least ninety days in advance
of the date of the meeting. Notices of special Meetings
shall be mailed by the Executive Secretary to members at
least sixty days in advance of the meeting.
Section 111
The Board may direct the Association to hold scholarly
meetings, at which papers and reports of scientific interest
are presented and symposia and discussions held, and the
Board shall determine the time and place of these meetings.
The Board shall then appoint a Program Chairperson and a
local Arrangements Chairperson. These individuals shall
have the responsibility of designing the form and content
of the program and arranging for accommodations and facilities,
in consultations with the Board. Notice of scholarly, joint
or regional meetings shall be mailed by the Executive Secretary
to the members as far in advance of the date of the meeting
as possible and the preliminary program shall be mailed
to members at least sixty days in advance of the meeting.
Programs for joint or regional meetings shall be the responsibility
of persons or special committees appointed by the President
as conditions require.
Sections 1V
Special meetings shall be called by the President at
any time at the direction of the Board. Any matter of business
may be decided at a Special Meeting provided notice of such
business is specified in the call. Joint or Scholarly Meetings
for the purpose of discussing scholarly problems, symposia,
and matters of mutual interest among scholars may be called
upon the direction by the Board, [delete the words: (of
Directors) in both cases at least sixty days advance notice
shall be given.
Section V
An annual meeting of the Board shall be held before
the Annual Business meeting of the Association. Special
meetings of the Board may be held at the call of the President.
The President shall call a special meeting of the Board
at any time upon the written demand of at least three members
thereof, provided at least sixty days advance notice is
given.
Section V1
All matters of business of the Association may be decided
by means of a referendum vote by mail ballot under the conditions
specifies in Article Eight, Section .
Section V11
The Board shall be empowered to (submit) carry out resolutions
or motions passed at the Annual Business Meeting. [Cross
out the following words: (for ratification by the membership
in a mail ballot)]. If a resolution or motion passed at
the Annual Business Meeting is not supported by a majority
of the members of the Board, ratification by membership
in a mail ballot shall be mandatory. The ballots shall be
sent out by the Executive Secretary within thirty days of
the Annual Business Meeting and returned to the Executive
Secretary within sixty days of the mailing.
Section V111
All resolutions adopted by the Association must fall
within the scope of the objectives of the Sudan Studies
association as stated in Article Two of the Constitution;
those outside the scope of these objectives are to be ruled
out of order. Resolutions must be posted conspicuously by
the Executive Secretary at least 24 hours before the Annual
Business Meeting and be distributed at the meeting.
Section 1X
In the event that 50 members of the Association consider
that a resolution adopted by the members of the Board or
by the Annual Business meeting is unrelated to the objectives
set forth in Article Two of the Constitution, the officers
of the Association shall be required to submit the question
of its appropriateness to a mail vote by all members of
the Association.
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Section 1
The Fiscal year of the Association shall be set by the
Board.
Section 11
Annual dues shall be fixed by the Board in the following
categories: Honorary, Institutional, Faculty, Associate
(nonfaculty), and Student.
Section 111
The Board shall determine whether there will be a type membership,
such as sustaining (Life) Members, that provide longterm
membership privileges resulting from special dues or the
conferment of special status, as with retired persons or
those in the position of Emeritus Professor.
Section 1V
The annual dues of a husband or a wife, who shall receive
publications and communications of the associations as if
they were a single member, but who otherwise shall have
other privileges as if they were individual members, shall
have their dues reduced by an amount determined by the Board.
Section V
Annual dues shall be payable on a date set by the Board.
members ninety days in arrears shall not be entitled to
receive the Association's publications or vote, and those
one year in arrears may, after final 30 day notification,
be dropped from the rolls. Members thus dropped may be reinstated
by payment of their arrearages.
Section V1
The Board may direct the transfer of sums of money from
the working Fund to a Permanent Fund which shall be invested
in the name of the Association in a manner not inconsistent
with the requirements of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
Section V11
The income from annual dues and from investments and other
sources shall constitute the Working Fund, available for
operation, and other (current) recurrent expenses consistent
with the purposes of the Association as the Board may direct.
Section V111
No financial obligation in excess of funds available
in the treasury shall be assumed by the Board or by any
officer on behalf of the Association except when approved
by a twothirds vote of the membership of the Association
present at a regular Annual Business Meeting or at s Special
Meeting; provided that for the purpose of this section,
estimated receipts from annual dues and other accounts receivable
for the current year may be considered as receivable funds.
Section 1X
The Association shall distribute its income for each
taxable year at such time and in such manner as not to become
subject to the tax on undistributed income imposed by Section
4942 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or corresponding
provisions of nay subsequent Federal tax laws.
Section X
The Association shall not engage in any act of selfdealing
as defined in Section 4941 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1954, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal
tax laws.
Section X1
The Association shall not retain any excess business
holdings as defined in Section 4943 (c) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, or corresponding provisions of any
subsequent Federal tax laws.
Section X11
The Association shall not make any taxable expenditures
as defined in Section 4945 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1954, or corresponding provisions of any Federal tax
laws.
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The Association shall indemnify any officer or member of the
Board [cross out the words: (of the Association)] for expenses
and costs (including attorney's fees) actually and necessarily
incurred by him or her in connection with any claim asserted
against him or her, by action in court or otherwise, by reason
of his or her being, having been, such officer or member of
the Board, except in relation to matters as to which he or
she shall have been guilty of gross negligence or criminal
misconduct with respect to the matter in which indemnity is
sought.
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Section 1
The Articles of Incorporation may be amended by a mail vote
of them members. Two thirds of the votes cast are sufficient
for approval. Approved amendments shall be recorded with the
Department of the State of the State of incorporation.
Section 2
This Constitution may be amended by mail vote of the
members. A majority of the votes cast is sufficient for
approval.
Section 3
Amendments may be proposed by the Board or by 2% of
the membership of the Association. The proposed amendments
shall be mailed to the members of the Association by the
Executive Secretary. Members shall address ballots to the
Executive Secretary and place them in the mail not more
than sixty days from the date they were mailed out by the
Executive Secretary. An amendment shall go into effect immediately
upon adoption otherwise as specifically provided.
Section 4
The amendments and provisions of the Articles of Incorporation
and the Constitution shall supersede and nullify all previous
enactments in conflict with them.
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Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the Board shall,
after paying or making provisions for payment of all of the
liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all of the assets
of the corporation exclusively for the purposes of the corporation,
to the Institute of the African and Asian Studies at the University
of Khartoum, SUDAN, and have these assets and / or funds be
allocated exclusively for the purchase of research material.
If the said Institute is no longer functioning, the funds
and / or assets should be allocated in the same restrictive
manner to the Sudan Library at the University of Khartoum,
Khartoum, SUDAN or if the Sudan Library is no longer functioning,
the funds and / or assets shall be given to the general treasury
of the University of Khartoum for nay purposes which would
not be excluded by Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed
of by the Court of Common Pleas of the County in which the
principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively
for such purposes or to such organizations, as said court
shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively
for such purposes.
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The Association shall encourage meritorious achievements in
Sudan Studies Association by awarding honors in special recognition
of outstanding contributions toward the advancement of the
purposes of the Association. The contributions recognized
might be in research, applied research, writing, teaching,
committee work, administrative work, collaborative work with
other nonSudanists, or in other related aspects of the professional
concern for the field of Sudanese Studies. Recognition may
take the form of grants for further advancing or complementing
the contributions already made, citations, medals, or other
form appropriate to the purpose of such recognition. An Honors
Committee shall submit to the Board nominations for such awards
accompanied by a statement indicating the contribution which
forms the basis of the proposed award. At the Annual Meeting
the Chair of the Honors Committee or a designee, shall announce
the award of such honors as shall have been approved.
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It shall be the responsibility of the Past President to address
the Annual Meeting.
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The Association shall issue such directories, bibliographies,
or other publications in agreement with Article Two as the
members of the Board determine.
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The Association shall assume the responsibility of helping
to stimulate research in the field of Sudan studies. As funds
are available in the Association competitive grants are to
be awarded to support such research and publication efforts.
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