Board Composition

The first board of directors: Founded by four convenors, each director serves in an individual capacity. The board does not have a chairman.
Board members serve a term of three years. Beginning with the second term, members will be elected by voting members.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors: Establish the Board of Directors (including inviting directors and honorary directors), direct and instruct the work of association in accordance with the articles, appoint a Secretary- General, nominate, approve or invite member seats, and raise funds, etc.

Secretariat

The Secretariat is led by the Secretary- General, appointed by the Board of Directors for a term of 3 years, with the possibility of dismissal by a two- thirds vote of the Board of Directors.
The Secretariat is fully responsible for daily affairs, administration, and implementation of board resolutions.
The Secretary-General has the authority to appoint one or more Deputy Secretary-General (as necessary) to assist in the work.

Voting member applications require nominations of two directors and a majority vote from the Board of Directors.
Membership can be obtained in an individual capacity or under a company name. Membership is non- transferable.
Voting Members have the right to vote for the second and subsequent terms of the board.

Ordinary members (company) must join under the name of the company. Membership is non- transferable.
Applications of ordinary members (company) require nominations by two directors and a majority vote from the Board of Directors.
New members must join as ordinary members and can apply to become a voting member after three years. Applications of voting members require nominations by two directors and a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Ordinary members (individual) must join under the name of the company. Membership is non- transferable.
Applications of ordinary members (individual) require nominations by two directors and a majority vote from the Board of Directors.
New members must join as ordinary members and can apply to become a voting member after three years. Applications of voting members require nominations by two directors and a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

協會架構 Meet the committee: Meet the Team