1. Name

The name of this society is the Asian Fisheries Acoustics Society.

2. Objective

The Asian Fisheries Acoustics Society promotes the progress and the popularization of science and technologies in Fisheries Acoustics in Asia.

3. Activities

The Asian Fisheries Acoustics Society has the following programs.

1. It organizes a science meeting to discuss Fisheries Acoustics.
2. It researches the specific theme of Fisheries Acoustics in Asia.
3. It contributes to the education and training about Fisheries Acoustics in Asia.
4. It supports cooperative works for acoustic surveys and experiments in Asia.
5. It emits profitable information about Fisheries Acoustics for members.

4. Membership

1. Any researchers who are interested in Fisheries Acoustics in Asia, or who support the AFAS activities can become regular members of AFAS.
2. A person who wants to join the membership should propose the application to the AFAS secretariat with personal information (i.e., name, affiliation, address, TEL/FAX, Email)

5. Directors

1. Honorary president (1), President (1), Vice-president (2), Board members　(15), Scientific advisers (2), and secretary (1) are placed in this society.
2. The president and Vice-president are elected by the regular member’s vote in the general meeting based on the board of directors’ recommendation.
3. The current board of directors elects board members.
4. Scientific Advisors and secretaries are invited by the board.
5. Director’s term of office is two years. However, it is possible to be reappointed.

6. Management

1. This society is managed under voluntary donation by members and supporters.
2. This society does not collect membership fees from members.
3. The business year of this society is assumed from January 1 to December 31 every year.

7. Conference

1. Conferences consist of the general meeting, directors meeting, and the meetings of the Science Committee (SC), Science Group (SG), and Working Group (WG).
2. The general meeting is held once a year in Asian countries.
3. The members can make research presentations and discussions at the annual meeting.

8. Publication

This society publishes the report book after the annual meeting as soon as possible.

9. Secretariat

The secretariat has its office in the President’s affiliation.