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INTERNATIONAL ALLELOPATHY SOCIETY
Founded in New Delhi, India.


 
 
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Bylaws
        Section 1.

The Executive Council shall propose appropiate Bylaws, not in conflict with the Constitution, as may be necesary and proper to
implement or further clarify the Articles of the Constitution.
 
 

        Section 2.

Ratification or amendments of such Bylaws shall require a simple majority vote of members of the Executive Council before
they are considered by the full membership at the Biennial Meeting.
 
 

        Section 3.

Proposed Bylaws and amendments to the Constitution shall be made in writing to teh Secretary four months prior to the
Biennial Meeting together with the ballot for election of officers.
 
 

        Section 4.

Countries (19) represented at the meeting in the International Allelopathy Society was founded were:
 
 

Argentina  Australia  Canada 
     China
Finland
France
Hungary
India
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Poland
Portugal
Russia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Ukraine
USA
        Section 5.

The names of the scientists who were present at the founding meeting held in New Delhi, India September 5, 1994 are:
 
 
     Mallik, ,Azim U. (Canada) 
     Cáldiz, Daniel O. (Argentina) 
     Willis, Rick (Australia) 
     Vicherkova, Miroslava (Czech R.) 
     Ma, Yongping (China) 
     Sirkka, Jaakkola (Finland) 
     Dias, A. A. (Portugal) 
     Gaspar, Elvira M. S. M. (Portugal) 
     Neves, H. Chaves des (Portugal) 
     Pereira, I. P. (Portugal) 
     González, L. (Spain) 
     Macías, F. A. (Spain) 
     Reigosa, Manuel J. (Spain) 
     Souto, X. C. (Spain) 
     Reinhardt, Carl F. (South Africa) 
     Cutler, Horace G. (USA) 
     Pellisier, François (France) 
     Mikulas, Joseph P. (Hungary) 
     Narwal, Shamsher S. (India) 
     Yadar, J. S. (India) 
     Della Greca, Marina (Italy) 
     Pinto, Gabriele (Italy) 
     Waller, George, R. (USA) 
     Golovko, E. A. (Ukraine) 
     Grakhov, V. P. (Ukraine) 
     Orel, L. V. (Ukraine) 
     Fujii, Yoshiharu (Japan) 
     Qasem, J. R. (Jordan) 
     Park, Young Goo (South Korea) 
     Lesczynski, Bogumil (Poland) 
     Oleszek, Wieslaw (Poland) 
     Dias, Silva (Portugal) 

 
 

Constitution

            ARTICLE 1: NAME

The name of this organization shall be the INTERNATIONAL ALLELOPATHY SOCIETY, hereinafter called the Society.
For convenience, the expression IAS shall be deemed to be an appropriate abbreviation.
 
 

          ARTICLE 2: PURPOSE

The INTERNATIONAL ALLELOPATHY SOCIETY is organized for scientific purposes, specifically to promote the
cooperation and collaboration between scientists in the field of allelopathy and for better understanding of the allelopathic
science which shall mean any process involving secondary metabolises produced by plants, algae, bacteria, and fungi that
influence the growth and development of agricultural and biological systems. Research areas include the study of the biological
functions of secondary metabolises, their significance in biological control of growth either individually or synergistically, their
importance at all levels of biological organization, their evolutionary origin, and their application to needs of the international
community of allelopathic scientists, agricultural scientists, plant physiologists, weed scientists, ecologists, environmentalists,
microbiologists, plant pathologists, entomologists, natural products chemists/biochemists/biologists, workers in other disciplines,
and farmers. IAS proposes to establish the science of allelopathy on a firm foundation by conducting research on mechanisms
involving plant-plant, plant-microorganisms, plant-virus, plant-insects, and plant--soil-plant interactions. The diversity of
disciplines will provide new challenges to crop, forest, and soil scientists as the allelopathy field grows in importance, and
becomes more significant in the development of each country. IAS strives to work in developed and developing countries of the
world which may not have heard about allelopathy nor its role in agroecosystems in its attempt to produce a cleaner
environment.

 An urgent need exists at the worldwide level for biologically active, biodegradable, naturally derived products for protection of
pre- and post-harvest agricultural commodities from insects, pathogens, and weeds, and to enrich the soil for growing
succeeding crops. Utilizing allelopathic principles and techniques will provide alternative safe and satisfactory methods of
biological control for agricultural needs and desires.

 Allelopathy is a current area of research in many laboratories in the countries of the world. Many scientists are directly or
indirectly engaged in this pursuit. To date there is no organization at the international level that promotes the exchange of ideas,
and improves scientific knowledge of allelopathy and related activities; hence, there is an urgent need to form the
INTERNATIONAL ALLELOPATHY SOCIETY.

 As used in the preceding paragraph, the term "scientific" shall be as defined in Section 501 (c) (3) of the USA Internal
Revenue Code of 1954 and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, and the corresponding provisions of any future revenue
laws and regulations of the United States and of other countries.
 
 

        ARTICLE 3: OFFICES

The address of the office of the President of the IAS is: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Agricultural
Experiment Station, 246 Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74084-3035 USA.

IAS offices will temporarily be located at the Department of Organic Chemistry of the University of Cadiz, Faculty of Science,
Polígono del Río San Pedro, Puerto Real, Cadiz, Spain. The postal address will be: International Allelopathy Society,
Department of Organic Chemistry, Apdo 40, 11510 Puerto Real, Cadiz, Spain.
 
 

    ARTICLE 4: CORPORATE SEAL

Designs for the Seal may be submitted to members of the Executive Council by April 1996, and selection of the official seal by
the Council will be made in September, 1996. If and when a seal is selected by the Executive Council such seal may be
engraved, lithographed printed, impressed upon or affixed to any contract, or conveyance.
 
 

        ARTICLE 5: OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Society shall be:

 I. To provide a scientific organization for scientists working in allelopathy and related disciplines around the world, strengthen
the bonds between them, and to promote the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiments related to allelopathic science.

 II. To help apply allelopathic research in practice to (a) increase crop productivity;(b)develop sustainable agriculture by natural
or organic farming, (c) reduce environmental pollution.

 III. To encourage basic or fundamental research in understanding the mechanisms ofallelopathy with ecological relevance.

 IV. To reward excellence in the field of allelopathy and related sciences through establishment of awards.

 V. To publish books, bulletins, and monographs on allelopathy and related subjects.

 VI. To translate and publish literature on allelopathy and related scientific articles from other languages to English and vice
versa.

 VII. To encourage national and international research projects, research teams, and facilitate scientists in such a manner that
they experience an exchange between countries.

 VIII. To help finance and organize conference, symposia, workshops, and seminars on allelopathy and related areas.

 IX. To provide financial grants for projects on allelopathy by university students, especially in developing countries.

 X. To engage in any other activity to promote the science of allelopathy worldwide.
 
 

        ARTICLE 6: TRIENNIAL GENERAL MEETING

Section 1. Triennial General Meeting

The Triennial General Meeting of the Society is an important event of the IAS. This Meeting shall be arranged in accordance
with procedures established by the Executive Council.

Section 2. Duties

The Triennial General Meeting of the Society
 
 

   1.May modify the Constitution of the Society.
   2.May decide the dissolution of the Society.
   3.Shall elect the President, a President-Elect, six Vice-Presidents [one from each continent: Asia, Africa, Australia
     (including New Zealand and Oceania, hereinafter referred to as Australia), Europe, North America, and South
     America], the Program Vice-President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer.
   4.Shall establish offices in a suitable country as the situation demands.

Section 3. Quorum

Thirty members of the Society shall constitute a quorum consisting of at least 5 countries for all Triennial General Meetings.
 
 

Section 4. Meeting time

The Triennial General Meeting shall occur during the Symposia/Conference/Meeting organized by IAS.
 

        ARTICLE 7: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Section 1. Members

The management of the Society shall be vested in an Executive Council (EC). The Executive Council shall consist of the
President, President-Elect, Vice-Presidents (one from each continent: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and
South America), Program Vice-President (in charge of the Triennial Meeting), Secretary, Treasurer, the immediate past
President of IAS, the Editor of International Journal of Allelopathy, and for the triennial meeting the Country Coordinators
representing one from each continent would be invited. Founding Members are defacto permanent members of the Executive
Council, and the President is authorized to make interim appointments when necessary to replace a Founding Member. Except
as hereinafter provided the term of office of each elected member of the Executive Council shall be three years or until such
time as a successor has been duly elected by membership and qualified. In the event of vacancies the President shall make
interim appointments until the next election is held. Vacancies in elected offices shall be filled as hereinafter provided.
 
 

Section 2. Meeting Times

The Executive Council shall meet for the transaction of business at least triennially. Special meetings of the EC may be called by
the President at any time, and he/she must, upon the written request of more than half of the Executive Council members, may
call a special meeting to be held not more than 60 days after the receipt of such a request. Notice of any special meetings shall
be served upon each EC member at least 30 days prior to the date of such meeting, specifying the time and place of meeting
and the business to be transacted thereat.
 
 

Section 3. Quorum

A majority of the total number of members of the Executive Council shall constitute a quorum for all meetings of the Executive
Council. Proxies shall apply.
 
 

Section 4. Voting

At all meetings of the Executive Council, each member thereof shall have only one vote and unless otherwise provided herein,
all decisions of the Executive Council shall require a simple majority vote. In the case of a draw, the President's vote shall
decide.
 
 

Section 5. Committee Appointments

The Executive Council may direct the President to appoint committees for special purposes.
 
 

Section 6. Assessment of Dues and Other-Financial Powers

The Executive Council shall triennially determine the assessment of dues of Regular Members, Life Members, and Student
Members, and is empowered to make all other such financial decisions as necessary.
 
 

Section 7. Legal Obligations

The Executive Council shall consider and make recommendations to the members from time to time on appropriate
amendments to the Constitution of the IAS and be responsible for the submission of all required reports to Federal and other
government agencies.
 
 

Section 8. Business and Financial Matters

All business and financial matters requiring action by the membership of the Society shall be transacted at a Business Meeting
which shall be scheduled by the Executive Council associated with the General Triennial Meeting of the Society.
 
 

Section 9. Standing Rules

The Executive Council may establish standing rules not in disagreement with this Constitution to meet special or temporary
situations and may suspend any existing standing rules for the same purpose.
 
 

        ARTICLE 8: OFFICERS

Section 1. Elected or Appointed Officers

The officers of IAS to be elected by Society members shall be a President, President Elect, six Vice-Presidents (one from each
continent: Asia, Africa. Australia. Europe, North America, and South America), Secretary, and Treasurer. The Program
Vice-President shall be from the country that is selected for holding the triennial meeting, nominated and elected by the member
of IAS. A Country Coordinator from each country shall be appointed by the responsible Vice-President upon suitable counsel
with the President. A State Coordinator shall be appointed by the responsible Vice-President upon suitable counsel with the
President and Country Coordinator.
 
 

Section 2. Terms

The terms of officers shall be three years except that the term of office of the Secretary and the Treasurer shall be six years.
The Secretary shall conduct the elections for the positions of President, President-Elect, six Vice-Presidents, Secretary, and
Treasurer one year before the expiration of their Executive Committee terms through postal ballot. The term of the Program
Vice-President will be three years, between meetings, and an additional year to complete the meeting. All members shall have
voting rights. Nominations for President, President-Elect, the six Vice-Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be submitted
in a timely manner by a nominating committee consisting of the immediate Past-President as Chairman, the current President,
President-Elect and three Executive Council members. The Program Vice-President will be nominated after the meeting place
and time is set.
 
 

Section 3. President and President-Elect

Upon election, the terms of office for President, President-Elect, and the six Vice-Presidents shall extend through the last
Business Session of the next Triennial General Meeting. The President-Elect (elected by the members) shall become President
at the end of his/her scheduled term of office or any prior time that the office of President may be vacated. However, she/he
shall not succeed himself/herself as President after serving her/his scheduled term of office.
 
 

Section 4. Country and State Coordinators

Founding members of EC have agreed to become or see that someone else take the job of the Country Coordinator of their
own country. The responsible Vice-President shall appoint, with the approval of the President, and/or President-Elect,
scientists who are involved in allelopathic research, education, or extension as Country Coordinators. Some countries, due to
their size, may have state coordinators with a Country Coordinator overseeing this operation. The State Coordinators shall be
appointed by the responsible Vice-President, as specified in this Article, Section 1, and the State Coordinator will have similar
responsibilities as those of the Country Coordinators.
 
 

Section 5. Duties of Officers

PRESIDENT

 The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Society. It shall be his/her duty to preside at the business and general
meetings of the Society. She/He shall have the power to call meetings of the Executive Council, and shall appoint committees
authorized by the Executive Council. In the absence of the President, the President-Elect shall preside over the EC meeting.

 PRESIDENT-ELECT

 The President-Elect will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Society in absence of the President. He/She will assist the
President in fulfilling the objectives of the Society.

 PROGRAM VICE-PRESIDENT

 The Program Vice-President shall be from the continent selected by the Members and Executive Council to be the host for the
next triennial Symposium, Conference, Workshop, or Meeting.

 VICE-PRESIDENTS

 The six Vice-Presidents shall assist the President in all matters upon request and one shall serve as acting President only in the
absence of the President and President-Elect. A major responsibility is to appoint Country Coordinators and to make certain
that their duties are fulfilled adequately.

 SECRETARY

 The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping complete minutes of the Business Session of the Triennual General Meeting and
of all meetings of the Executive Committee. In the absence of the President and all Vice-Presidents, the Secretary shall preside
at meetings of the Executive Committee. The Secretary shall conduct the correspondence of the Society except as otherwise
provided, and shall be responsible for distribution of special notices to the membership. The Secretary shall be responsible for
publication and distribution to the membership of newsletters.

 TREASURER

 The Treasurer shall collect and receive all moneys due to IAS and shall have custody of its funds. The Treasurer shall make
disbursements for debts of the Society, and shall keep a full accounting of IAS's financial transactions. He/she shall issue dues
notices at the beginning of the fiscal year and dues reminders as required during the fiscal year to members not current in dues.
The Treasurer shall keep the membership list of the Society up-to-date. At the beginning of the fiscal year. and at other times
upon request, she/he shall supply to the members of the Executive Committee a list of all members in good standing. The
Treasurer shall administer the financial policies as decided by the EC. At the close of the fiscal year he/she shall prepare an
annual financial statement of accounting to be submitted with the accounting books to a certified public accountant of his choice.
Copies of the audited financial statement shall be distributed by the Treasurer to the membership. The Treasurer shall report to
the Society at each Triennial Meeting the financial operations and membership data for the current fiscal year, and shall submit
the audited financial statement as of the close of the previous three fiscal years. Auditing of the interim financial statement shall
not be required.

 COUNTRY AND STATE COORDINATORS

 Country and State Coordinators shall represent various fields of allelopathy and serve as advisors to members of the Executive
Council in formulating policy except for Article 7, Section 1, and Article 8, Sections I and 4. The terms of the Country
Coordinators shall be three years, with one-third of these being renewed triennially. Coordinators in their respective countries
(a) may enroll IAS members and establish IAS chapters if national organizations have not been established, (b) may collect
annual membership fees from IAS members and send them to the Treasurer of IAS, (c) may strengthen teaching, extension,
public service, and research in allelopathy, (d) may send out notices of official business as prescribed by the Secretary, (e) may
hold meetings of interest to Society members at times they choose.
 
 

        ARTICLE 9: OFFICIAL REPRESENTATION

Where official representation of the IAS is desirable, the President or his designate(s) shall represent the Society. All
representatives of the IAS shall serve without remuneration, but at the discretion of the Executive Council may be reimbursed
for restricted expenditures incurred in their representation.
 
 

        ARTICLE 10: FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of the Society shall be from January I to December 31.
 
 

        ARTICLE 11: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Eligibility

Membership in IAS shall be open to any person interested in promoting the objectives of the Society.
 
 

Section 2. Types of Members

There shall be seven types of members: Regular, Life, Emeritus, Student, Honorary, Society, and Corporate.
 
 

Section 3. Regular, Life, and Emeritus Members

Regular and Life Membership is open to any person interested in the goals of the Society upon payment of dues, the amount of
which shall be established by the Executive Council. Regular Members in good standing may become Emeritus Members, and
exempt from payment of annual dues, upon notification to the Treasurer in writing that they have reached retirement age as
established by that organization.
 
 

Section 4. Student Members

Student Membership shall be restricted to matriculated students as determined by the Executive Council. Annual dues for
Student Members shall be in such amount as established from time to time by the Executive Council.
 
 

Section 5. Honorary Members

The designation Honorary Member is an award of recognition bestowed by the Society on members who have made significant
financial or other contributions to the activity and advancement of the IAS but who do not qualify as Regular Members.
Honorary Members are entitled to all the privileges of Regular Members, and shall be exempt from payment of dues. Each
Honorary Member must be approved by the Executive Council. It shall be the usual procedure for the President to announce
the names of new Honorary Members at the Triennial Meeting of the IAS.
 
 

Section 6. Membership Dues Coupled with Allelopathy Journal Subscril2tion and Other Publications

A Member in good standing is entitled to a 40% discount of all publications issued by IAS, including the International
Allelopathy Journal.
 
 

Section 7. Society Membership

A society, nonprofit corporation, or association of regional, national, or international scope concerned with the advancement of
allelopathy or related areas, may be elected a member of the IAS by majority vote of the Executive Council. There shall be a
written agreement concerning dues and mutual obligations between each such member organization and IAS.
 
 

Section 8. Corporate Membership

Any business organization or corporation interested in allelopathy, allelochemicals, natural products, or environmental issues
that wishes to contribute to the support of IAS may become a corporate member by a majority vote of the Executive Council.
 
 

        ARTICLE 12: RIGHTS OF MEMBERS

The rights associated with membership in the IAS shall be uniform among all members. Each member, irrespective of type, shall
be entitled to one vote on all matters properly coming before the membership for a vote.
 
 

        ARTICLE 13: DUES AND FINANCES

Section 1. Annual Membership

Annual membership dues for each class of members shall be decided by the Executive Council, and members shall be notified
by postal mail by December 1 of each year.
 
 

Section 2. Cumulative Membership

Triennial membership will be assessed at 75% of the annual membership.
 
 

Section 3. Dues in Arrears

A member whose dues are three years in arrears shall cease to be a member of the Society. Membership dues not paid by
December 31 of a fiscal year are considered in arrears for one year. To retain a membership in good standing it will be
necessary to pay the dues for the years consecutively.
 
 

Section 4. Waiving Dues

Only the President has the right to waive dues.
 
 

        ARTICLE 14. LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.

Any member can resign or be removed from membership:

 (a) By written notice to the Secretary.

 (b) When a member fails to comply with the Constitution or resolutions of the Executive Council or the General Meeting.

 (c) When prestige and image of the Society are damaged in any way by actions of a member.
 
 

Section 2.

For all situations that may involve expulsion, and to guarantee a possible defense of a member, a proceeding initiated by the
Secretary will be opened with all charges against the member noted. A period of 90 days shall be at the disposal of the
defendant for claiming in writing any circumstance which could be used in his/her defense. Then the Secretary will send a report
of the proceedings to members of the Executive Council who shall decide the matter in a definitive manner. The results shall be
communicated in writing to the person or organization concerned.
 
 

        ARTICLE 15. FINANCES

Section 1. Authorization

The Executive Council may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into contracts or to execute and deliver
such items in the name or on behalf of the IAS. Such authority must be general or confined to specific instances.
 
 

Section 2. Signatures

All cheques, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money in the name of the IAS shall be signed by such officer or officers,
agent or agents as designated by the Executive Council. Any cheques in excess of US $ 1,000 must be signed by the Treasurer
and the President.
 
 

Section 3. Deposit

All funds of the IAS shall be deposited promptly to the credit of the IAS in such guaranteed banks in such international
currency as the Executive Council may select.
 
 

Section 4. Triennial Budget

The triennial budget shall be subject to approval by the Executive Council.
 
 

Section 5. Audit

As specified in A-article 8, Section 5, the Treasurer, is authorized to conduct an audit of the IAS books and accounts using a
independent certified public auditing company. The completed results will be presented triennially to the Executive Council, and
shall be published triennially in a publication of the IAS.
 
 

Section 6. Source of Funds

The funds of the IAS shall consist of (a) annual membership fees, (b) donations, (c) grants-in-aid from governments, United
Nations Agencies (i.e., UNESCO), institutions, other societies, or individuals interested in the work of the IAS, (d) royalties or
sales of publications, (e) charges for publishing advertisements in the publications of the IAS, and (f) other sources as
determined by the Executive Council.
 
 

Section 7. Donors

Donors who contribute to the IAS may (a) designate the purpose for which their gifts are to be used, (b) establish a named
fund, or (c) remain totally anonymous, subject to permission of the Executive Council. The donation may be in cash, securities,
gifts, or in bequests: charitable trusts, real estate and/or life insurance policies.
 
 

Section 8. Types of Donations

Donations may entitle individuals or corporations for certain recognition on a basis to be determined by the Executive Council,
as follows:
 
 

     IAS PATRON: Individuals or corporations who contribute US $1000 or more shall be recognized as patrons of the
     IAS. Individuals who have contributed US $1000 or more shall be considered by the Executive Council for Honorary
     Membership status.
 

     IAS SUPPORT BENEFACTOR: Individuals or corporations who contribute US $500-$999 shall be recognized as
     benefactors of the IAS.
 

     IAS FRIEND: Individuals or corporations who contribute US $100-$499 shall be recognized as friends of the IAS.

        ARTICLE 16. AWARDS

Individuals or corporations may apply to endow the following awards which recognize outstanding achievements relating to the
field of allelopathy. The Executive Council shall select the winner and determine the amount of the award. The President shall
present such awards.
 
 

     Molish Award: For outstanding academic achievement and/or service relating to the field of allelopathy.
     Grodzinsky Award: For the best single publication or book relating to allelopathy, to be awarded on a triennual basis.
     Rice Award: For the best single paper or article presented at a symposium sponsored by the IAS.

        ARTICLES 17: PUBLICATIONS

Section 1.

The official organ of the IAS for publication shall be the International Allelopathy Journal, an International Journal, beginning
with Volume 4, January 1, 1997. It will be controlled by the Executive Council and the Chief Editor, and the copyrights and
properly must be under the control of the IAS by January 1, 1997. In the event that IAS does not have control of the
international Allelopathy Journal the Executive Council authorizes the initiation of a new journal called International Journal of
Allelopathy. Members of the Editorial Board must be approved by the Executive Council.
 
 

Section 2.

The Society shall publish a Newsletter once each quarter, and send it to members. Publication of the newsletter, as approved
by the Executive Council, shall be the responsibility of the Secretary.
 
 

Section 3.

IAS shall publish and distribute to members a Triennial Directory of Members prepared by the Secretary.
 
 

Section 4.

The Executive Council may authorize new publications such as Monograph Series, Handbooks, or Topics, as the need arises
as well as any other book.
 
 

        ARTICLE 18: DISSOLUTION OR LIQUIDATION

Section 1.

In the event of dissolution or liquidation, all liabilities and obligations of IAS shall be paid, satisfied and discharged. Any assets
remaining shall be transferred to one or more societies or organizations engaged in activities substantially similar to those of the
Society and exempt from taxation under Section 501 (a) (3) of the US Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or corresponding
provisions of the revenue laws of the United States Government and the laws of other countries.
 
 

        ARTICLE 19: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1.

The membership mailing list of the Society shall be released to private or commercial interests only when in the judgement of the
Executive Council such a distribution will benefit the Society.
 
 

Section 2.

The Society shall be organized exclusively for scientific and educational purposes.
 
 

Section 3.

No part of the activities of the Society shall consist of carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation.
 
 

Section 4.

The IAS shall not participate in or intervene (including the publishing or distributing of statements) in any political campaign on
behalf of a candidate for public office.
 
 

Section 5.

No financial obligation shall be incurred on behalf of the Society by an officer or member unless authorized by the Executive
Council.
 
 

Section 6.

The IAS shall not be organized or operated for profit.
 
 

Section 7.

Except as specified in Article 9, no part of the funds of the Society may under anycircumstances benefit any private individual
who is not an employee of the Society.
 
 

Section 8.

The IAS shall not engage in any transactions which result in the diversion of any part of its funds to any officer or member of
this Society.
 
 

        ARTICLE 20.

IAS advocates the establishment of national and/or continental allelopathy societies, and authorizes those organizations to use
the name "International Allelopathy Society-Country Name or Continental Name".
 
 

        ARTICLE 21: AMENDMENTS

Section 1.

Upon recommendation of the Executive Council the Constitution may be amended by a simple majority of votes collected at
the Triennial General Meeting.
 
 

Section 2.

Proposed amendments shall be made in writing to the Secretary four months prior to the Triennial Meeting and upon
recommendation of the Executive Council, voting materials shall be distributed to the members at least two months prior to the
Triennial Meeting together with the ballot for election of officers.
 

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