Regulations Governing the Establishment of the International Affairs Committee of the Taiwanese Psychological Association

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Chapter I     General Provisions

Chapter II    Duties

Chapter III   Membership and Terms of Office

Chapter IV   Supplementary Provisions

 

Chapter I｜General Provisions

• Article 1: To promote international academic exchange and participation in international psychological affairs, the Taiwanese Psychological Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) hereby establishes the International Affairs Committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”) and adopts these Regulations (hereinafter referred to as “the Regulations”).

• Article 2: The Committee shall operate under the Board of Directors and Supervisors of the Association and shall carry out its duties in accordance with the Association’s Constitution and the resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of Members and the meetings of the Board of Directors and Supervisors.

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Chapter II | Duties

• Article 3: The duties of the Committee shall include:

1. Promoting academic cooperation and exchange between the Association and overseas psychological and related academic organizations.

2. Promoting international academic conferences, reciprocal visits by scholars, and international collaborative research projects.

3. Assisting representatives of the Association in participating in international psychological organizations and activities, thereby enhancing the international visibility of psychology in Taiwan.

4. Handling other matters assigned by the Board of Directors and Supervisors or other matters necessary in relation to international affairs.

 

Chapter III｜Membership and Terms of Office

• Article 4: The Committee shall consist of five members, including the President of the Association as an ex officio member. The President shall invite qualified scholars and experts to serve as Committee members. The Committee members shall elect one of their members to serve as the Director of International Affairs, who shall be formally appointed upon approval by the Board of Directors and Supervisors.

• Article 5: The term of office of the members of the Committee shall commence on the date their appointments are approved by the meeting of the Board of Directors and Supervisors and shall expire upon the conclusion of the term of the incumbent Board of Directors and Supervisors. Members may be reappointed. All positions on the Committee shall be unpaid.

 

Chapter IV | Supplementary Provisions

• Article 6: Matters not provided for in these Regulations shall be handled in accordance with the Association’s Constitution and other relevant laws and regulations.

• Article 7: These Regulations may be amended upon discussion and approval by the meeting of the Board of Directors and Supervisors of the Association.