Name
The name of the organization shall be The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association.
Objectives
1. To provide opportunities for scholars in Regional Science disciplines to
present research ideas to peers in a supportive environment.
2. To provide an opportunity for scholars in Regional Science disciplines to
publish their ideas in the Association’s journal.
3. To stimulate continued interest in Regional Science among professionals.
Membership
1. The membership of the organization shall be all who pay annual dues either
separately or through the Association’s registration.
2. Student membership dues shall be one-half of the membership dues of a regular
member.
3. All those who have paid dues are eligible to vote on the business of the
Association at the business meeting.
4. Membership shall entitle the member to receive copies of the Association’s
journal, Regional Science Perspectives. The subscription fee for the journal
shall be collected at the same time that dues are collected.
Officers
1. The Association shall have the following officers who shall be elected by
the membership at an annual business meeting. President, President-Elect, Vice-President,
Secretary/Treasurer, Past-President, and Mid-Continent representative to the
National Regional Science Association Board. The terms of the office for elected
officials shall be one calendar year or until the next annual business meeting
following the election. The President-Elect shall automatically succeed the
presidency of the Association after one year and the Past-President shall succeed
to that office after the term of the presidency has expired. Except for the
Vice-President succeeding the President and the Past-President, the Association
Board of Directors shall appoint a replacement for an unexpired term should
a vacancy occur.
2. The Association shall also have the following officers appointed by the President
with approval from the Association Board of Directors: Local Arrangements Chair,
Program Chair, Regional Science Perspectives Editor, and Chair of the Nominating
Committee. The terms of the office for these appointments will be determined
by the Association Board of Directors.
3. The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers of the Association
(Article IV.1). Appointed officers shall serve on the Board as non-voting, ex
officio members. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for selecting the
location of the annual meeting hosted by the Association. The Board of Directors
shall also be responsible for the long-range planning of the Association. Finally,
the Board of Directors shall be responsible for recommending dues levels, journal
subscription fees, constitutional amendments, and the annual business meeting
agenda for the approval by the Membership at the business meeting.
Duties of the Officers
1. The President of the Association shall preside over all meetings of the Association
and the Association Board of Directors. The President shall appoint the nominating
committee, with the approval of the Board of Directors, prior to the Association’s
business meeting. The President shall appoint additional committees, as the
need requires. The President holds the duly authorized signature for all legal
matters regarding the Association that are approved by the Membership or the
Association Board of Directors. The President shall call at least one annual
meeting of the Association Board of Directors and any additional meetings as
may be needed to conduct the business of the Association. The President shall
assume other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Association Board
of Directors.
2. The Past-President shall assist the President in the conduct of the President’s
duties, primarily in an advisory capacity.
3. The President-Elect shall assist the President in the conduct of the President’s
duties. The President-Elect shall assume other duties and responsibilities as
determined by the President and the Association Board of Directors.
4. The Vice-President shall also assist the President in the conduct of the
President’s duties. The Vice-President shall preside over all meetings
of the Association and the Association Board of Directors in the President’s
absence. The Vice-President shall become the President of the Association should
the office of the President become vacant. The Vice-President shall assume other
duties and responsibilities as determined by the President and the Association
Board of Directors.
5. The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the records of the Association and shall
be responsible for all the funds of the Association. The Secretary/Treasurer
shall work with the Program Chair in securing and disbursing all money associated
with the Annual Meeting and business meeting of the Association. The Secretary/Treasurer
shall work with the editor of Regional Science Perspectives in collecting and
disbursing all money associated with the journal. The Secretary/Treasurer shall
keep the minutes of all business conducted by the Association or the Association
Board of Directors. The Secretary/Treasurer shall assume other duties and responsibilities
as determined by the President and the Association Board of Directors.
6. The Association Representative to the National Association Board shall represent
the Association in all business brought before the National Board. The Representative
shall report back to the Association Board of Directors and the Association
on all matters from the National Board that affects the Association.
7. The Local Association Chair shall have responsibility for securing hotel
accommodations, meeting rooms, meals, entertainment, and other requirements
as host for the annual convention.
8. The Program Chair shall have responsibility for soliciting submissions, reviewing
submissions, and organizing the program for the annual convention. The Program
Chair shall work with the Secretary/Treasurer in the collection and disbursement
of all funds associated with the convention.
9. The Editor of the Association Journal, Regional Science Perspectives, shall
oversee the publication of the journal. Duties include: maintaining a current
list of volunteer reviewers for journal submissions, organizing the submissions
for publication, and finding a publisher for the journal. The Editor shall work
with the Secretary/Treasurer but be ultimately responsible for all financial
transactions relating to the journal.
10. The Chair of the Nominating Committee shall call a meeting once a year prior
to the annual meeting of the Board of Directors to nominate officers for the
coming year. The Chair of the Nominating Committee shall present the slate of
nominees to the Board of Directors and shall report the nominations to the Association
Membership during the annual meeting.
Committees
1. There shall be one standing committee of the Association: The Nominating
Committee. The Nominating Committee shall be chaired by the appointed chair
and shall consist of two additional members appointed by the President with
the approval of the Board of Directors. The term of the office for the chair
shall be determined by the Board of Directors. The term of office of the other
two members of the committee shall be one calendar year.
Annual Meeting
1. There shall be an Annual Meeting of the Association at a place and time determined
by the Association Board of Directors.
2. The Annual Meeting shall have as its primary purpose the presentation and
discussion of papers and ideas relevant to the field of Regional Science.
3. A portion of each Annual Meeting shall be devoted to a business meeting.
The authorized voting members at the business meeting shall consist of all dues
paying members present. The business meeting shall elect the officers of the
Association for the coming year, shall vote on dues and journal subscription
fees upon recommendation from the Association Board of Directors, shall vote
on any proposed amendments to this Constitution, and shall discuss and vote
on all other issues brought before the Membership. Roberts Rules shall stand
as the operating rules of order for the business meeting. The business meeting
shall be chaired by the Association President.
Amendments to the Constitution
1. Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by the Association Board
of Directors at the annual meeting of the Membership. Amendments may also be
proposed by the Membership, provided the amendment is signed by at least five
members and submitted to the Association President at least four weeks prior
to the annual meeting. The President shall be responsible for distribution of
the amendment to the membership at the annual business meeting along with any
recommendations on its passage by the Association Board of Directors.
2. Amendments shall be accepted when an absolute majority of members attending
the annual business meeting vote for approval. All amendments shall appear as
an addition to this Constitution from that time.
Amendments