(Amended - November 1,  2003)

Section 2.01 --  The purpose of ASBOG shall be to provide an organization through which Member Boards may act and counsel together to better discharge their responsibilities in administering the practice of geology.

Section 3.02 -- Member. A Member of ASBOG shall be a registered geologist on a Member Board, or a designated representative of that Board.

Section 3.03 -- Voting Delegate. A Voting Delegate shall be a Member designated by a Member Board to represent that Member Board at Annual or Special Meetings. A Member Board shall have only one voting delegate. Voting Delegates shall be confirmed at the beginning of each Annual Meeting.

Section 3.04 -- Affiliate Organization Member. ASBOG may invite organizations with a substantial interest in geology or registration of geologists to join ASBOG as an Affiliate Organization Member on an annual basis. Affiliate Organization Members shall pay dues as set forth in the Bylaws.

Section 3.05 -- Affiliate Member.  An Affiliate Member shall be a designated representative of the Affiliate Organization Member.  Affiliate Members may be members of committees, but may not chair committees; they may have the floor in discussions at Annual Meetings, but do not have the privilege of a vote.

Section 3.06 -- Associate Member Board.  ASBOG may recognize as an Associate Member Board any state that has enacted legislation to regulate the profession of geology and has provided a mechanism for that regulation. Associate Member Board status may be conferred for a period of two (2) years or until such time as three hundred (300) persons have been registered, at which time said state must convert to Member Board status or petition the full membership of ASBOG to extend its Associate Member Board status. Associate Member Boards shall pay dues as set forth in the Bylaws.

Section 3.07 -- Associate Member.  An Associate Member  shall be a registered geologist on an Associate Member Board or a designated representative of that Associate Member Board.  Associate Members may serve on committees, but may not chair committees; they may have the floor in discussions at Annual Meetings, but do not have the privilege of a vote.

Section 3.08 --  International Organization Member.  ASBOG may recognize as an International Organization Member any entity outside of the United States that functions in a manner similar to ASBOG to promote, foster, and advance the common interests and purposes of its constituents.  International Organization Members will not be assessed annual membership fees when reciprocal membership arrangements exist.  When reciprocal arrangements do not exist, then fees will be assessed as provided in the Bylaws.

Section 3.9 -- International Members.  International Members shall be designated representatives of International Organization Members.  They may serve on committees, but may not chair committees; they may have the floor in discussions at Annual Meetings, but do not have the privilege of a vote.

Section 3.10 -- Withdrawal Of Membership. ASBOG membership may be withdrawn by giving written notice to the Executive Committee at least six months in advance of the proposed withdrawal date. Withdrawal of membership does not abrogate or abolish in any manner the legal obligation to satisfy any outstanding indebtedness at the time or withdrawal. In no event shall there be a refund of any previous payments made to ASBOG. Reinstatement of membership will be subject to the provisions of  Part 8, Section 8.05, of the ASBOG Bylaws.

Section 3.11 -- Termination Of Membership. ASBOG may terminate membership by providing written notice of at least six months in advance of the next scheduled Annual Meeting. An affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Voting Delegates at the Annual Meeting will be required for termination. All Member Boards will be notified of the pending action.

Reinstatement of membership will be subject to the provisions of Part8, Section 8.05, of the ASBOG Bylaws.

Section 4.02 -- Terms of Office. Terms of office shall be for one year, beginning January 1.

Section 4.02.01 -- The President Elect shall succeed to the presidency.

Section 4.02.02 -- The President shall be ineligible for re-election as President Elect until completing the term of Immediate Past-President.

Section 4.02.03 -- The Immediate Past President shall serve for one year following the term as President.

Section 4.02.04 -- The President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected at each annual meeting in the manner prescribed in the Bylaws.

Section 4.02.05 -- New officers shall assume their offices on January 1 following  the Annual Meeting at which they are elected. Officers may continue to serve until the conclusion of the term of office to which they are elected even though their terms with Member Boards have ended.

Section 4.03 -- Qualifications. Any person who is a citizen of the United States of America and a geologist registered by a Member Board at the time of nomination is eligible to hold an elective office; with the following exceptions: An Member who holds an executive office or executive position in an Affiliate Organization Member is not eligible to be an executive officer of ASBOG while holding such office or position in that organization. Associate Members and International Members are not eligible to be an officer of ASBOG.

Section 4.04 -- Vacancies. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the President Elect. All other vacancies, except that of President Elect, shall be filled by appointment of the President.