EXECUTIVE BOARD
President:
David Campbell Porter, McGill University
Secretary:
Chang Xu, Rice University
Website Editor:
Elvin Meng, University of Chicago
Publications Editors:
He Bian, Princeton University
Pär Cassel, University of Michigan
Yulian Wu, Michigan State University
You can contact us at [email protected]
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I – NAME
1.1. The name of this organization shall be “Manchu Studies Group,” abbreviated as MSG. In Chinese the name is 滿洲歷史語言研究會／满洲历史语言研究会, and in Manchu, Manju suduri gisun be tacire kūwaran.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSES
2.1. The purpose of the Society shall be:
(1) to promote the study of Manchu language, culture, and history;
(2) to support publication of scholarly work relating to the study of Manchu;
(3) to provide a space for exchange of scholarly work on Manchu studies through open source digital publication;
(4) to maintain an active internet presence through regular news and content updates to the website;
(5) to maintain resources for the coordination of Manchu studies workshops and conferences, including online workshops;
(6) to build a community of students and scholars dedicated to the promotion of the organization’s goals.
2.2. The Society shall maintain affiliation with the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) and other scholarly organizations as appropriate.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
3.1. Any person with demonstrated interest in Manchu Studies may become a member and vote at the annual meeting, or by e-mail as specified by the Board.
3.2. Responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of the MSG membership list lies with the Secretary of the Board.
3.3. Resignation of Members – Any member may resign upon written notice to the Secretary and will thereby be removed from the active member list.
3.4. Voting shall occur at the meeting-in-conjunction at the AAS conference or online as specified by the Board.
ARTICLE IV – THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
4.1. The executive authority of the Group shall be vested in an Executive Board, the responsibilities and duties of which shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) communication with membership and the AAS, esp. when applicable the source and balance of funding used to support the continuing development of the MSG website and related digital publications;
(2) maintenance of the website, including regular content updates;
(3) publications; and
(4) planning meetings of the Group
4.2. The Executive Board shall consist of the officers of the Group (see ARTICLE V) and the immediate Past President, who shall continue to serve on the Board for two years after completion of the term as President. A quorum for conducting business shall be defined as a simple majority of the Board.
4.3. At the discretion of the Board, an additional director-at-large may be elected by majority vote at the annual business meeting.
4.4. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be held at such times and places designated by the President, or in the President’s absence, by the Secretary.
ARTICLE V – OFFICERS
5.1. Officers shall be elected biennially at the MSG meeting in conjunction, held at the annual meeting of the Association for Asian Studies. The term of officers so elected shall begin at the meeting and last for three years.
5.2. The officers shall be the President, the Secretary-treasurer, the Website Editor, and the Publications Editor.
5.3. The officers shall have the usual powers and duties exercised by the officers of a voluntary association.
5.4. The term of office for President and Secretary shall be three years. There is no limit on the number of terms a member may serve in these or any office of the Group.
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS
6. 1. Members shall meet at least once a year in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS).
6.2. The President shall preside over the annual meeting. In the President’s absence the Secretary shall preside.
6.3. The Secretary shall prepare annually a report of the membership meeting and submit copies to the Executive Board and the AAS.
ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended at the annual meeting or online during the same week by a two-thirds vote of the present members.