Constitution

ARTICLE I) NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Canadian Society of Rheology (CSR) or Société Canadienne de Rhéologie (SCR)

ARTICLE II) PURPOSE

The purpose of the Society shall be to promote the advancement of rheology in Canada by encouraging communication between Canadian rheologists and by promoting the understanding, development and use of rheology in Canadian universities, research centers and industries

Rheology is here defined as the body of knowledge having to do with the properties of materials that govern their deformation and flow.

ARTICLE III) MEMBERSHIP

Any person who has an interest in the purpose of the Society can apply to join the Canadian Society of Rheology by either filling out the on-line membership form at www.scr-csr.ca or sending a printed version of the same document to one of Councillors. The Executive Council may establish appropriate dues to cover the expenses of the Society. The Society shall publish every year a list of active members.

ARTICLE IV) OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

The Executive Council of the CSR shall consist of a President, a Vice-president, a Past-president, a Secretary, a Treasurer and a Communication Officer. One of the Councillors shall be designated as the International Representative. The elected Councillors shall, at their first Executive Council meeting, decide upon the assignment of the offices designated above

Councillors shall be elected for four years. The ballot shall be held before May 1st of an election year, using 2008 as the reference year. A nominating Committee, consisting of three members appointed by the Executive Council, shall solicit nominations from the members. They shall submit a slate comprising at least six candidates. The vote shall be conducted via email by a Returning

Officer appointed by the Executive Council. In the event of a vacancy on the Council arising between the elections, the Executive Council shall appoint a replacement for the duration of the term. The Executive Council shall meet at least once a year.

ARTICLE V) ACTIVITIES

At least once each year the Executive Council shall promote the organization of a symposium or conference on rheology to be held in Canada

At least every three years, the Society will hold a competition for a prize to be called the Mason award, in honor of Stanley G. Mason. The award is presented to a Canadian rheologist, or a rheologist who has worked in Canada, for exceptional contributions to the science of rheology. The award consists of a certificate and a monetary prize determined by the Executive Council.

ARTICLE VI) PUBLICATIONS

The Executive Council shall communicate with the members when appropriate by means of an electronic newsletter

ARTICLE VII) FINANCES

The Executive Council may establish appropriate dues to cover the expenses of the Group, and the Treasurer shall collect said dues at regular intervals. In addition, the Society may solicit contributions from Canadian institutions and organizations for the support of specific activities

ARTICLE VIII) RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

The Society may cosponsor conferences held in Canada related to rheology.

The Society shall name the Canadian representative on the International Committee on Rheology

The Executive Council may work with the Society of Rheology Inc. and with other societies and institutions to further the purpose of the Society outlined in Article II)

ARTICLE IX) AMENDMENTS

Amendments to this constitution may be proposed by the Executive Council. An amendment shall be voted on by mail ballot , the ballots being sent out by the Secretary within thirty days of the proposal of the amendment.

Only ballots electronically mailed by the Secretary and received within thirty days will be valid. Amendments must be approved by at least two-thirds of those voting to become effective. An amendment shall become effective immediately unless a specific date is mentioned in the amendment.