Bylaws

1.1 Name: The name of this organization shall be the “International Society for Comparative Adult Education” (ISCAE).

1.2 Purpose: The general aim of the society is to increase awareness, value, and quality of international comparative adult education. The Society is organized for international comparative research, networking, and educational purposes.

1.3 Objectives: In particular the Society shall encourage the growth of international comparative adult education studies by

• providing an opportunity for international networking in the field of comparative adult education,

• promoting research in the area of international comparative adult education,

• organizing scholarly conferences.

• documenting and sharing developments and standards in the field of international comparative adult education through publications,

• co-operating with other societies with similar aims.

2.1 Membership: Eligibility for membership is open to all individuals interested in the field of international comparative adult education.

2.2 Application: Applicants are requested to complete the online membership form obtainable on the Society's website.

2.3 Membership fees and fundraising: The Board may vote to institute or adjust membership fees from time to time and engage in other fundraising activities in support of the work of the Society.

2.4 Membership contributions: Members are encouraged to actively contribute to the aims of the Society by volunteering to assist with various initiatives and serve on ad hoc committees established by the Board.

2.5 Voting: For purposes of voting, members shall be those whose names and contact information are maintained by the Secretary/Treasurer.

3.1 Board Officials: The Society is administered by a Board consisting of a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary/Treasurer, an immediate Past-President, and up to five Members at Large, all of whom are voting members. Together they are responsible for overall policies, direction, and operations of the Society.

3.2 Term of Office: The President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Members at Large are elected by the members of the Society for a term of three years.

3.3 Financial Responsibility: Financial transactions processed through the Society's accounts must be authorized by either the President or Vice-President and the Secretary/Treasurer.

3.4 Successive Terms Re-election of Board officials for consecutive terms is permitted.

3.5 All members of the Society can nominate candidates for elected positions. Each nomination must be supported by two additional members of the Society.

3.6 Additional roles and tasks may be undertaken by other Board members, if and when needed.

3.7 The Board may invite additional members on an ad-hoc basis to join the Board in order to ensure balanced representation of different world regions or to assist the Board with specific tasks.

3.8 The Board shall meet not less than twice each year, at an agreed-upon time and place - or virtually. Minutes of all meetings shall be prepared and maintained by the Secretary/Treasurer.

3.9 The Board shall organize a periodic ISCAE conference either independently or in collaboration with other adult education organizations.

4.1 Proposals for amendments to these Bylaws may be submitted to the Board by any member of the Society with the support of two additional members.

4.2 Amendments to these Bylaws require that two-thirds of the members participating in a ballot approve the proposed modification.