AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PRIMATOLOGISTS
CONSTITUTION Article 1. Name
The name of this organization is the American Society of Primatologists.
Article 2. Purpose
The purposes of this Society are exclusively educational and scientific; specifically to promote and encourage the discovery and exchange of information regarding primates, including all aspects of their anatomy, behavior, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, nutrition, physiology, reproduction, systematics, conservation, husbandry, and use in biomedical research. The Society is established as a nonprofit corporation under the nonprofit laws, RCW24.03, of the State of Washington; the Society qualifies as an exempt organization in accordance with section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
Article 3. Membership
Any person engaged in scientific primatology or interested in supporting the goals of the Society may apply for membership in the Society. The Membership and Finance Committee shall evaluate and act on applications for membership; no decisions regarding membership shall be based on the sex, religion, or ethnic origin of an applicant. There shall be four classes of membership: Active Members (voting); Retired Members (voting); Student Affiliates (non-voting); and Honorary Affiliates (non-voting).