Southwestern Economics Association Constitution

Article 1.          Name

This Association shall be known as the Southwestern Economics Association.

Article II.         Purpose

The purpose of the Association is to promote economic theory and analysis within, but not limited to, the southwestern states through the encouragement of research, discussion, conference, and the publication of research.

Article III.       Membership

Any person interested in the purpose of the Association shall be eligible for membership by joining the Southwestern Social Science Association as set forth in the SSSA By-Laws.

Article IV.        Officers and Executive Committee

Section 1.         The officers of the Association shall consist of a President, President Elect, Vice­President, Secretary Treasurer, and Editor of the SWEA Journal.

Section 2.         Each officer of the Association shall hold office for one year and thereafter until a successor takes office. The officers of the Association shall be elected at the annual meeting.

Section 3.         The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, President -Elect, Vice President, Secretary Treasurer, and the last two Past Presidents.

Article V.         Meetings

Section 1.         The annual meeting of the Association shall be held at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Social Sciences Association.

Section 2.         For the purpose of conducting any business, a quorum shall consist of those members who are present at the Annual Business Meeting of the Association, and a majority of the Executive Council.

Article VI.        Amendment