Bylaws

BYLAWS
INDONESIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE STUDY OF RELIGION (IASR)

CHAPTER I MEMBERSHIP

Article 1 Membership Conditions

Those who can be accepted as ASAI Members are those who meet the following provisions:

a. Faithful and devoted to God, possessing honesty, discipline, and responsibility b. Religious Studies enthusiasts, whether formally educated or not c. Approve and uphold the Articles of Association and Bylaws and be willing to implement ASAI’s programs and activities d. Not currently involved in legal issues

Article 2 Membership Procedure

1. To become an ASAI member:

a. The academic community of the Comparative Religion Department/Study Program automatically becomes ASAI members by filling out a written form, except for those who explicitly decline in writing. b. Prospective members outside the Comparative Religion Department/Study Program must register in writing with the nearest branch board.

2. The entire registration process can be done personally or through a power of attorney 3. The Branch Board is fully responsible for the prospective member registration process

Article 3 Sanctions

1. Sanctions can be imposed due to Member violations of their obligations, either individually or collectively 2. Sanction types consist of:

a. Warning, both verbal and written b. Temporary suspension of membership c. Permanent revocation of membership

Article 4 Membership

Termination Membership ends due to:

a. Death b. Dismissal by Branch/Central Board for violating Articles of Association and/or Bylaws; involvement in criminal legal issues c. Voluntary resignation

CHAPTER II FINANCE AND ACTIVITIES

Article 5 Finance

1. 1. Each member is obligated to pay membership dues as follows:

a. Registration fee of Rp. 250,000 (two hundred thousand rupiah) b. Subsequently, minimum monthly membership dues of Rp. 10,000 (ten thousand rupiah)

2. Dues are paid to the Branch Board, which then deposits them into ASAI’s account 3. ASAI will have only one institutional bank account for all financial transactions

Article 6 Activities

1. Branch Board planning branch-level activities can request funds from the Central Board 2. The Branch Board can fund activities from other legal and legitimate sources besides the Central Board 3. ASAI activities can be conducted at central or branch levels 4. Central-level activities involve overall ASAI interests across Indonesia 5. Branch-level activities are specific to each branch’s dynamics 6. The Branch Board can collaborate with other parties for activities based on mutually beneficial principles 7. The Branch Board bears all risks arising from branch-level activities

CHAPTER III BOARD SELECTION PROCEDURES

Article 7 Branch Board Selection

1. General Rules:

a. All members registered with Branch Leadership have the right to become board members and to be elected. b. Previous board members can re-register as new board members. c. Specifically, the chair can serve a maximum of two leadership terms.

2. Mechanism:

a. The previous branch board announces the new board registration. b. Registrants fill out a letter of willingness to become branch board members. c. The previous board organizes a branch deliberation to select the chair, secretary, and treasurer formation. d. The election is conducted by closed ballot by all Branch Deliberation members, one person, and one vote, and is directly led by the previous Branch Board Chair. e. Election results, including those of the elected Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, are brought to the National Deliberation for establishment.

Article 8 Central Board Selection

1. General Rules:

a. All registered ASAI members have the right to become board members, elect, and be elected. b. Previous board members can re-register as new board members. c. Specifically, the chair can serve a maximum of two leadership terms.

2. Mechanism:

a. Branch Board announces new central board registration. b. Registrants fill out a letter of willingness to become branch board members. c. The Branch Board organizes a Branch Deliberation to select and establish candidate names for the central board. d. Candidate name proposals by the Branch Board are selected in a closed ballot by National Deliberation participants. e. National Deliberation participants are ASAI members and delegates from the Branch Board. f. National Deliberation establishes elected Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer as new ASAI management.

Article 9 Advisory Board and Expert Council

1. Advisory Board

a. The Central Board selects a central-level Advisory Board according to provisions in the Articles of Association. b. Advisory Board term matches the Central Board term and follows positions in Higher Education institutions.

2. Expert Council

a. The Branch Board selects the Expert Council in the Branch Board according to the provisions in the Articles of Association, which the National Deliberation ratifies. b. Expert Council in Central Management is selected by the elected Central Board according to the Articles of Association provisions and ratified by the National Deliberation. c. The Expert Council term is unlimited as long as management needs their expertise.

CHAPTER IV BOARD REPRESENTATION

Article 10 Central Board

1. Regarding organizational matters, the Chairperson and Secretary represent ASAI externally and internally.
2. The General Chairperson, together with the Treasurer, acts to represent ASAI in financial matters.
3. If the Chairperson cannot act for specific reasons that need not be proven to other parties, their representative function will be replaced by one of the Vice Chairperson.
4. If the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson cannot act for specific reasons that need not be proven to other parties, their representative function will be replaced by another board member approved by the Chairperson.
5. If the Secretary cannot act for specific reasons that need not be proven to other parties, their representative function will be replaced by another board member approved by the Chairperson.
6. If the Treasurer cannot act for specific reasons that need not be proven to other parties, their representative function will be replaced by another board member approved by the Chairperson.

Article 11 Branch Board

1. The Branch Board Chair represents ASAI at the Branch level, both externally and internally. 2. The Board Chair acts to represent ASAI at the Branch level in financial matters. 3. Beyond these authorities, all representation within the Branch Board is determined by the Central Board through a Board meeting.

CHAPTER V ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Article 12 Central and Branch Board

The organization of ASAI, both at the Centre and Branches, is structured as follows:

Article 13 Supporting Structures

1. Supporting Structures are institutions under ASAI that assist with various institutional matters, such as economic affairs, Business Units, and other necessary institutions. 2. Supporting Structures are formed semi-independently by parties directly involved in specific fields and ratified by the National Deliberation. 3. All results obtained from Supporting Structures belong to ASAI. 4. Supporting Structures report all activities, assets, and other aspects to the local Branch Board, which then reports to the Central Board.

CHAPTER VI DELIBERATION MECHANISM

Article 14 National Deliberation

1. The Central Board is the main responsible party for organizing the National Deliberation. 2. The Central Board can form an ad hoc committee to handle technical matters if needed. 3. The Central Board invites deliberation participants from the Branch Board elements and members proposed by the Branch Board. 4. The Central Board determines the deliberation agenda and all other logistics. 5. The Central Board assists in handling all administrative correspondence for deliberation members.

Article 15 Branch Deliberation

1. The Branch Board is the main responsible party for organizing the Branch Deliberation. 2. The Branch Board can form an ad hoc committee to handle technical matters if needed. 3. The Branch Board invites deliberation participants from member elements within the Branch Board’s administrative area. 4. The Branch Board determines the deliberation agenda and all other logistics. 5. The Central Board assists in handling all administrative correspondence for deliberation members.

CHAPTER VII REPORTING

Article 16 Central Board Accountability

1. The Central Board shall submit its accountability report during the National Deliberation. 2. Reported matters shall include:

a. Institutional dynamics at both Central and Branch levels b. Organizational activities c. Institutional and board performance d. Financial status

3. If the National Deliberation rejects the accountability report, the Central Board must improve the report following the deliberation's recommendations.

Article 17 Branch Board Accountability

1. The Branch Board shall submit its accountability report to the Central Board before the National Deliberation. 2. Reported matters shall include:

a. Institutional dynamics b. Organizational activities c. Institutional and board performance d. Financial status

3. If the accountability report is incomplete, the Branch Board must revise it following the Central Board's recommendations.

CHAPTER VIII ATTRIBUTES AND THEIR MEANING

Article 18 Logo

The ASAI logo is the writing of ASAI in an artistic design, beneath which the full name of ASAI, the Association for the Study of Religion in Indonesia, is written.

CHAPTER IX COOPERATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Article 19

1. ASAI establishes cooperation with any party based on mutual benefit, equality, upholding moral values and honesty, and avoiding matters contrary to religious values. 2. Forms of cooperation include:

a. Research b. Publications c. Joint academic activities d. Scholarships e. Charitable Activities f. Community Service

3. Relationships with the community are built on equality and positive communication. 4. Matters to be communicated:

a. Input and suggestions to the institution b. Complaints c. Institutional and activity socialization d. Institutional achievements

CHAPTER X CLOSING

1. These Bylaws are prepared to further supplement and explain the Articles of Association for the ASAI Institution’s implementation and continuity. 2. These Bylaws are an inseparable part of the Articles of Association. 3. The validity period of these Bylaws is the same as the Articles of Association.