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The Southeast Asian
Conflict Studies Network (SEACSN) Constitution
Article I: Name
The name of the network shall be the Southeast Asian
Conflict Studies Network, hereafter to be referred to
in this constitution as “SEACSN” and/
or “Network”.
Article II: Objectives
The objectives of the Network shall be:
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To enhance knowledge
and skills in peace and conflict studies in Southeast
Asia. |
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To promote research, education and
publication on conflict analysis, management, resolution
and transformation in Southeast Asia. |
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To promote regional peace and cooperation
by increasing public education, awareness and understanding
of peace and conflict issues in Southeast Asia. |
Article III: Membership
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The following National
Committees shall be the founding members of the
SEACSN : |
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a. SEACSN-Brunei
b. SEACSN-Cambodia
c. SEACSN-Indonesia
d. SEACSN-Laos
e. SEACSN-Malaysia
f. SEACSN-Philippines
g. SEACSN-Singapore
h. SEACSN-Thailand
i. SEACSN-Vietnam |
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Membership in the SEACSN
is on an institutional basis and consists of broadbased
National Committees. |
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Members of the Network
shall be non-profit National Committees engaged
in teaching and/ or research on peace and conflict
studies. |
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Admission of new members
into the SEACSN shall require the endorsement of
at least two-thirds of the members present in the
Steering Committee. |
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When evaluating an application
for membership, consideration shall be based on
whether or not the applicant : |
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endorses the objectives
of the Network; |
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has established a broad-based National
Committee with a capacity to participate actively
in the Network’s activities. |
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Applicants not meeting
all the requirements for full membership can be
admitted as an Associate Member of SEACSN, pending
fulfilment of the requirements. |
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Associate Members are
eligible to participate in all Network activities
except those of the SEACSN Steering Committee. |
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Members have the option
to withdraw from the Network by giving a sixty
(60) day notice to the Steering Committee. |
Article IV: National Committees
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A National Committee
shall be formed for each country represented in
the Network. |
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The National Committee shall be
broad-based, representing individuals and groups
undertaking research and activities related to
peace and conflict studies. |
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The National Committee shall be
chaired by a National Coordinator who will be elected
by its members for a period of three years. |
Article V: The Steering Committee
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The Steering Committee
shall be the highest decision-making body of the
SEACSN. |
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It shall comprise of National Coordinators
from each of the National Committees. |
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The Steering Committee shall be
chaired by the Regional Coordinator. |
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The Steering Committee shall meet
at least once per year. |
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The quorum for the Steering Committee
shall be at least two-thirds of its members. |
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Decisions of the Steering Committee
shall be made by two-thirds of the members present. |
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