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About WiN-Japan

Article 1: Definition

1.1	Women in Nuclear Japan (WiN-J) is a non-profit organization, and the Japanese branch a global organization, Women iIn Nuclear Global (WiN-G).

Article 2: Objectives

2.1	Activities are based in Japan under the following objectives: to increase public acceptance for peaceful usage of nuclear energy through a network of members who exchange information and lessons from nuclear-related public relations efforts, to promote international networking and understanding as a part of WiN-G, and to enhance members’ abilities through these activities.

Article 3: Activities

3.1	To attain the above objectives, WiN-J does the following: （1）enhances public understanding of nuclear energy （2）increases members' abilities （3）pursues any other activities that will fulfill WiN-J's objectives

Article 4: Structure, Membership

4.1	WiN-J is composed of regular members, associate members, and supporting members.
4.2	A regular member must currently be a worker or student in a field related to nuclear energy or nuclear technology who is interested in participating in public acceptance activities for nuclear energy.
4.3	An associate member must have previous work experience in an industry related to nuclear energy or nuclear technology who is interested in participating in public acceptance activities for nuclear energy.
4.4	A supporting member must be an individual, company, or organization that understands WiN-J's objectives and is able to support WiN-J when requested.

Article 5: Authorities

5.1	The members of the board are selected from the regular members of WiN-J as follows: （1）Board members: 5 to 10 （2）Controller: 1
5.2	The President is then elected from among the Board members.
5.3	The Board members and Controller are elected at a General Assembly.
5.4	The term of the Board is two years, and reelection is allowed.

Article 6: General Assembly

6.1	The General Assembly is the main decision-making system of WiN-J. The President holds it annually at the beginning of a new operating year inviting regular members. The General Assembly: (1)Discusses amendments to the Bylaws (2)Elects Board members (3)Reports the activities and accounts of the previous year (4)Decides the activities and accounts for the budget of the new year (5)Discusses the issues which the Board considers important
6.2	The President chairs the General Assembly.
6.3	The General Assembly needs the attendance of more than 2/3 of regular members to be held, and approves the proceedings by a majority of those in attendance.
6.4	A regular member who cannot attend the General Assembly for unavoidable reasons can vote by letter on the issues, which are previously communicated, or they can entrust a vote to another regular member as a proxy. In this case, she is counted as a participant.

Article 7: Board Meetings

7.1	The Board carries out tasks and activities of WiN-J, following the Bylaws and decisions of the General Assembly, during Board Meetings.
7.2	The President holds Board Meetings biannually. An extraordinary Meeting might be held if the need arises.
7.3	A Board Meeting needs the attendance of more than 2/3 of the Board members to be held. The proceedings are approved by a majority of those in attendance.
7.4	The term of Board members is two years, and reelection is allowed.
7.5	The President chairs Board Meetings.

Article 8: Expenses

8.1	WiN-J is administered mainly through working expenses, which are provided by employers of regular members or sponsoring organizations of associate members in support of their activities, through annual fees from supporting members, and through other means.
8.2	Support for activities of individual regular or associate members are paid directly to WiN-J as a working expense.
8.3	Annual fees for an individual supporting member are 5,000JPY.
8.4	Annual fees for a company or agency supporting member are 10,000JPY per share, with a one share minimum.

Article 9: Accounting Year

9.1	The accounting year of WiN-J starts April 1st and, continues through March 31st of the following year.

Article 10: Secretariat and Accountant

10.1	The Secretariat and Accountant of WiN-J are located in the Public Relations Department of the Japan Atomic Power Company.

Article 11: Supplementary Provisions

11.1	Detailed regulations have been developed to supplement the Bylaws.
11.2	Various other rules and regulations to act under the Bylaws are also maintained separately.
11.3	Board Meetings establish and amend the detailed regulations, as well as various other rules and regulations, and then are required to obtain approval from the General Assembly.
11.4	These Bylaws enter into force May 18th, 2004.