PPJ Bylaws:
1.
The name of the
group
The group which implements the activities for the Peace Pledge Movement
is called "Peace Pledge Japan" (PPJ).
2. Office
The office of PPJ is
located in Tokyo.
3. Objective
PPJ was
established to implement and
coordinate the activities for the Peace Pledge Movement for scientists.
The activities aim to enhance dialogue among scientists, arouse
self-awareness and responsibility, and contribute to peace education.
4. Activities
To achieve the
above objective, PPJ's activities covers the following.
-collecting the signatures on peace pledge
-holding
meetings, workshops and symposiums to enhance the dialogue
-announcing plans and the progress of our activities
-offering information through the Internet.
-and any other
related activities.
5. Members
The organization
consists of pledged
members, staff (including volunteers), supporting members, and the
supporting organization.
6. Structure
The organization
consists of the following parts.
1 Plenary session 2
Steering committee 3 Representative 4 Vice representative 5 Secretariat
7. Plenary session
- The
plenary session should be called at least once a year. Extra sessions
can be held if necessary at any time.
- The plenary session
elects the committee members and approves the plan of activities and
budgetary matters.
- Any matters must be agreed upon or
approved by a majority of the session.
- The plenary and Extra sessions are called by committee members. Extra
sessions can be held at the request of one third of the committee
members.
8. Steering committee
- The
steering committee consists
of a representative, a vice representative and other coordinators. It
is responsible for the coordination of activities. It also makes
decisions on the management of the organization.
-
Committee members must be pledged members.
- The number of
committee members must not exceed 10. Their tenure is normally 2 years,
but can be extended.
- Agreements can be made by a majority
of the committee.
- The representative and the vice
representative must be committee members.
- The committee
is normally by the representatives.
9. Secretariat
The secretariat
consists of accountants, Internet section, editorial staff and other
voluntary staff.
10. Accounting
- The
organization's activities are
financed by fellowships of other organizations and other proceeds.
Accountants must present the balance sheet at the end of the fiscal
year, from April 1 to March 31.
11. Amendment
These agreements
can be amended by the approval of two thirds of committee members.