THE SOCIETY FOR PHILOSPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY (SPP) CONSTITUTION

(Revised JUNE 2010)

ARTICLE I: NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the Society for Philosophy and Psychology.

Section 2: The purpose of the organization shall be to promote interaction between philosophers and psychologists on issues of common concern.

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Membership in the Society shall be open to anyone interested in joining.

Section 2: Anyone paying the annual dues is a member of the Society.

ARTICLE III: ANNUAL DUES

Section 1: Annual dues are $45.00 ($15.00 for students), payable at the beginning of each academic year.

ARTICLE IV: ORGANIZATION

Section 1: The affairs of the Society shall be administered by a president, a president-elect, and a secretary-treasurer, with the advice and assistance of an executive committee.

Section 2: Election of officers

  • A. A president-elect shall be elected at the annual meeting for a term of one year as president-elect, to be followed by a term of one year as president.
  • B. The secretary-treasurer shall be elected at an annual meeting for a term of three years.
  • C. Vacancies on the executive committee shall be filled by election at annual meetings.
  • D. A nominating committee appointed by the president shall prepare a slate of candidates for vacant offices at each annual meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor.
  • E. Election shall be by majority vote of members of the Society present at the annual business meeting and voting.

    • Section 3: The executive committee

  • A. The executive committee shall consist of twelve elected members, plus the president, president-elect, secretary-treasurer, immediate past president, and liaison from the Euro-SPP, ex officio and may include at most one special task chair, as described in section D. Philosophy and psychology should have approximately equal representation on the committee.
  • B. Members of the executive committee shall serve three-year overlapping terms. Thus every year four positions will be filled by election, except for the first year when twelve members will be elected.
  • C. The liaison from the Euro-SPP will be determined by the Euro-SPP, and will serve to increase communication between the Society and the Euro-SPP. The liaison will serve a three-year term.
  • D. The SPP president, with the approval of the executive committee, may appoint a member of SPP to chair a committee for special tasks that serve SPP. The chair's appointment is for a maximum of three years.
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    Section 4: All matters of policy shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting at an annual meeting, except that when policy matters arise that must be decided between annual meetings, the decision shall be made by the executive committee.

    ARTICLE V: ANNUAL MEETINGS

    Section 1: The Society shall meet once a year at a site and time determined by the membership at a previous annual meeting, if possible. If this is not possible, the time and place will be decided by the executive committee.

    Section 2: At each annual meeting the president shall appoint a program committee, which shall have the responsibility for the organization of the next annual meeting.

    Section 3: At each annual meeting a business meeting shall be held.

    ARTICLE VI: AMENDMENTS

    Section 1: This document is subject to amendment or revision by a two-thirds vote of those members present and voting in an annual business meeting.