History and Constitution

Article  01　The name of this organization is the Disaster Management Society of Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as “the Society”).

Article  02　The Society is a non-profit social organization established in accordance with the law.

Article 03　The purposes of the Society are to strengthen interdisciplinary integration in disaster prevention and emergency management; promote academic, technical, and practical exchange; cultivate professional talent in disaster management; enhance disaster prevention science and technology; and reduce disaster losses.

Article  04　The Society’s organizational scope covers the entire territory of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Article 05　The headquarters of the Society shall be located at the seat of the competent authority. Branch offices may be established with approval from the competent authority. The organizational regulations of branch offices shall be drafted by the Board of Directors and submitted for approval. The addresses of the headquarters and branch offices shall be reported to the competent authority upon establishment or change.

Article 06　The missions of the Society are as follows:
1. Promote domestic and international academic and technical exchange and cooperation in disaster prevention and emergency management.
2. Promote and conduct research and development related to disaster prevention technologies.
3. Assist government and private sectors in implementing disaster prevention initiatives.
4. Publish journals and materials related to disaster prevention.
5. Safeguard members’ rights and facilitate communication among members.
6. Undertake other activities consistent with the Society’s purposes.

Article 07　The competent authority of the Society is the Ministry of the Interior. The supervisory authority for its objectives is the Ministry of Education. The Society shall be subject to the guidance and supervision of the relevant authorities.

Article 08　Membership categories are as follows:
1. Regular Members: Individuals who support the Society’s purposes and meet specified academic or professional qualifications in relevant fields.
2. Institutional Members: Public or private organizations supporting the Society’s purposes.
3. Supporting Members: Organizations or individuals providing financial or other support.
4. Honorary Members: Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to disaster prevention or to the Society, nominated by at least two Directors or Supervisors and approved by the Board.
Applicants must submit a membership application form, obtain Board approval, and pay membership dues.
Institutional members may appoint two representatives to exercise membership rights.

Article 09　Members have voting, election, candidacy, and recall rights. Each Regular Member holds one vote; each Institutional Member holds two votes. Supporting and Honorary Members do not possess these rights.

Article 10　Members shall comply with the Constitution, resolutions, and payment of dues. Members who fail to pay dues may not exercise membership rights. Failure to pay dues for two consecutive years shall be deemed automatic withdrawal.

Article 11　Members violating laws, this Constitution, or resolutions may be warned or suspended by Board resolution. Severe cases may result in expulsion by General Assembly resolution.

Article 12　 Loss of membership or expulsion constitutes termination of membership.

Article 13　  Members may resign in writing, stating the reasons.

Article 14　The General Assembly is the highest authority of the Society. During adjournment, the Board   exercises its powers. If membership exceeds 300, Member Representatives may be elected.

Article  15　 Powers of the General Assembly include:
1. Adoption and amendment of the Constitution.
2. Election and recall of Directors and Supervisors.
3. Approval of dues and fees.
4. Approval of annual plans, reports, budgets, and financial statements.
5. Expulsion of members.
6. Disposal of property.
7. Dissolution of the Society.
8. Other major matters related to members’ rights and obligations.

Article 16　 The Society shall have 15 Directors and 5 Supervisors elected by members. Alternate Directors and Supervisors may also be elected.

Article 17　 The Board of Directors shall:
1. Review membership qualifications.
2. Elect and recall Standing Directors and the President.
3. Approve resignations of Directors and President.
4. Appoint and dismiss staff.
5. Draft annual plans and budgets.
6. Execute other necessary duties.

Article 18　 Five Standing Directors shall be elected from among the Directors. The President shall be elected from among the Standing Directors. The President represents the Society and presides over meetings.

Article 19　The Board of Supervisors shall supervise Board operations, review financial statements, and perform oversight duties.

Article 20　 One Standing Supervisor shall be elected to chair the Board of Supervisors.

Article 21　Directors and Supervisors serve without remuneration for two-year terms and may be re-elected. The President may serve only one consecutive reappointment.

Article 22　Directors or Supervisors shall be dismissed upon loss of membership, resignation approval, recall, or extended suspension.

Article 23　The Society shall appoint one Secretary-General and necessary staff, nominated by the President and approved by the Board.

Article 24　Committees or task forces may be established with Board approval.

Article 25　The Board may appoint an Honorary President, Honorary Directors, and Advisors.

Article26　The General Assembly shall convene annually. Extraordinary meetings may be convened when necessary. Written notice shall be given 15 days in advance (except emergencies).

Article 27　Members may appoint one proxy in writing.

Article 28　Resolutions require a majority of members present. Amendments, expulsion, recall, dissolution, and major matters require two-thirds approval.

Article 29　The Board of Directors and Board of Supervisors shall meet at least once every six months.

Article30　 Directors and Supervisors must attend meetings in person. Two consecutive absences without cause are deemed resignation.
 

Article 31　Sources of income include:
1. Admission Fees:
  Regular Member: NT$1,000
  Institutional Member: NT$10,000
2. Annual Dues:
  Regular Member: NT$1,000
  Institutional Member: NT$20,000
3. Project income
4. Donations
5. Commissioned income
6. Funds and interest
7. Other income

Article 32　The fiscal year runs from January 1 to December 31.

Article 33　Annual plans and budgets shall be prepared before the fiscal year and approved accordingly. Final accounts shall be completed within two months after year-end and submitted to the competent authority.

Article 34　Upon dissolution, remaining assets shall belong to the local government or designated authority.

Article  35　Matters not specified herein shall be governed by applicable laws and regulations.

Article 36　This Constitution shall take effect upon approval by the General Assembly and filing with the competent authority. Amendments shall follow the same procedure.

Article 37　This Constitution was adopted at the First General Assembly on October 28, 2006, and filed with the Ministry of the Interior (Letter No. 0950203383, December 29, 2006).