B4 Associated Organizations (cf. Statute 13)

  • B4.1 The Bureau, having satisfied itself that the claims and activities of an organization seeking to become an Associated Organization of the Union are in accordance with Statute 13, may recommend acceptance to associate membership by the Council provided that:
    • (i) the period of existence of the applicant organization has been adequate to establish its stability and the quality of its activities;
    • (ii) the statutes and bylaws of the organization do not conflict with the Statutes and Bylaws;
    • (iii) the activities of the organization neither duplicate nor are in conflict with the legitimate functions of the Union, such as standardization, codification, or other matters of scientific importance.
  • B4.2 The Union shall invite Associated Organizations to send representatives to its General Assembly and to relevant meetings of IUPAC bodies when joint sponsorship of meetings or other joint activities may be discussed.
  • B4.3 The Union shall offer assistance in publicizing meetings of Associated Organizations.
  • B4.4 The Union shall present to Associated Organizations such particulars as are decided by the Officers of the Union to be relevant to joint activities.
  • B4.5 The continuation of membership of each Associated Organization shall be reviewed by the Council every four years.