CONSTITUTION

CONSTITUTION
WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA
(WSSNC)

The name of the organization shall be the WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The acronym "WSSNC" may be used as an official abbreviation or may be referred to as "The Society" when appropriate.
In the event of dissolution, the residual assets of the organization will be turned over to one or more organizations which themselves are exempt as organizations described in sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or corresponding sections of any prior or
future Internal Revenue Code, or to the Federal, State, or Local government for exclusive public purpose.

Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, this corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be
carried on by (a) a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or
the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law or (b) a corporation contributions to which are
deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or any other corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.

The purposes for which the society is organized are exclusively charitable, educational, and scientific within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code including advancing the discipline of weed science in North Carolina and improving the well-being of the citizens of the state through a better understanding of weeds and their management.

ARTICLE V

1. The membership shall provide information to the general public within the discipline of weed science to better inform them of
benefits of weed science technology and the detrimental effects of weeds on society.

2. To develop among the general public a high level of interest and understanding of problems caused by weeds.

3. Foster and support research, teaching, extension, and problem-solving efforts in weed science activities.

4. Promote the safe and effective use of herbicides and other weed management technologies in North Carolina.

Membership in The Society shall be extended to all individuals interested in weed science and/or weed management.

1. Active: Individual voting members who have paid annual dues or registered at the most recent annual meeting.

2. Supporting: Any individual or firm concerned with the manufacture, distribution, or application of weed management
material or devices who contributes financially to The Society.

3. Student: Undergraduate and graduate students interested in weed science (same privileges as active members).

4. Honorary: Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to weed science or weed management and who have been selected by the Executive Board.

The officers of The Society shall be the President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer.

The Executive Board shall consist of the President, who shall serve as Chairman of the Board, the Vice-President,
Immediate Past President,Secretary-Treasurer, and four Directors-at-Large.
The Directors-at-Large shall represent factions not present among the officers which should include members of academia,
government, industry, business, and students.

ARTICLE VIII

There shall be at least one meeting annually of the general membership of The Society, notice of which may be mailed to each member by the Secretary at least thirty (30} days prior to said meeting. Special meetings may be called by the Executive Board. Five (5} members of the Executive Board shall constitute a Quorum for transactions of business.

Elections will be held annually, and voting and holding of office shall be limited to active and student members only.

This Constitution may be amended at any regular or called meeting by an affirmative vote of a majority of the membership present when the
general membership has been notified by mail of such intention to amend at least thirty (30} days prior to such meeting or
by mail ballot with a minimum return time of thirty (30} days.
Ballots will be audited by the Executive Board.
The President shall appoint chairmen for the committees as needed such as Auditing, Finance, Local Arrangements,
Membership, Nominations, Program, Public Relations, Resolutions, and Supporting Membership.

Section 1. The President shall preside at the meetings of The Society and of the Executive Board and shall have and exercise the powers
as are necessary to carry out his official duties.

Section 2. The Vice-President shall preside at sessions designated by the President and shall assume the duties of the President in the latter's absence.
He shall advance to the Presidency upon completion of his term.

Section 3. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make arrangements for Society meetings, keep a record of the proceedings, attend to the general correspondence of
The Society, collect all monies due, pay all bills incurred by The Society, serve as business manager keeping the
accounts of The Society, and report annually to The Society.

Section 4. The four (4) Directors shall, together with the four (4) officers, and the past president, constitute the Executive Board and shall assist,
recommend, and vote on transactions of business handled in Executive Board meetings.

Section 5. No member may occupy more than one office at any one time except by temporary appointments by the Executive Board.

The By-Laws may be amended at any regular or called meeting by an affirmative vote of a majority of the membership present when the
general membership has been notified by mail of such intention to amend at least thirty (30) days prior to such meeting.

Section 1. The Vice-President shall be elected at each annual meeting to serve for a term of one year after which he shall advance to President for a one-year term.

Section 2. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected at the annual meeting to serve a term of two years.

Section 3. The Directors-at-Large representing academia, government, industry, and business shall be elected at the annual meeting to serve a term of two years.
The Director-at-Large representing students shall be elected at the annual meeting to serve a term of one year.

Section 4. No Officer or Director shall be elected to the same office for two full consecutive terms,
except the Secretary-Treasurer who may be elected to serve no more than two full consecutive terms.

Section 5. In the event that an Officer or Director should resign, except the President or Vice-President,
the Executive Board shall select a successor for the balance of the term.

Section 1. Active membership dues shall be five dollars ($5.00) per year payable at or before each annual meeting.

Section 2. Student membership dues will be one dollar ($1.00) per year payable at or before the annual meeting.

Upon motion duly made and recorded, this Constitution and By-Laws is adopted at the time of this meeting on the third day of March, 1988.