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- The Animal Behavior Society, Inc. is registered as a not for profit corporation in the State of Illinois. Effective November 5 1999, the Society's registered agent and registered office are Dr. George Waring Department of Zoology Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois 62901-6501. (Updated 16 October 2004.)
- The First President-elect, elected concurrently with the Treasurer, will be listed as an authorized signature on all ABS accounts for the duration of the Treasurer's term. The Treasurer shall appoint, with the confirmation of the Executive Committee, a member of ABS as alternate signer for ABS investments and monetary transactions for the duration of the Treasurer's term. (Revised at the 1997 EC meeting.)
- Annual dues should be paid 4-6 weeks in advance of expiration of current membership to ensure no gaps in journal delivery or online access.
- Members renewing late may order in-stock back issues of the journal at the prevailing single issue price. (Enacted by E.C. October 2006.)
- Mailing labels or the membership list can be sold for one-time use for purposes deemed by the Treasurer to be acceptable and relevant to the study of animal behavior (see also 25. Use of the Society Name).
- The Treasurer of ABS should be personally bonded in the approximate amount of cash available in the preceding year, the bond being specifically for ABS funds.
- The ad hoc Committee on the Holding and Investing of Unexpended Funds which consists of the Treasurer and past Treasurers will review and report annually to the Executive Committee on the allocation of money.
- The NEWSLETTER and dues notices should contain a statement that voluntary contributions may be made by the membership. The ABS NEWSLETTER should periodically contain a statement suggesting that ABS can be made the beneficiary of an estate or named in a will.
- All members of the Executive Committee and chairpersons of committees who have received any money from the Treasurer during the fiscal year and any past or present officers holding ABS funds, must submit a statement of money received, expenditures, and money on hand at the end of the fiscal year, 30 June. This report should be sent to the Treasurer and members of the Executive Committee. (Enacted at 1983 E.C. meetings.)
