Articles of Association

ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INDONESIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE STUDY OF RELIGION (IASR)
CHAPTER I NAME, TIME, AND DOMICILE

Article 1 Name

1. This organization is named “ASOSIASI STUDI AGAMA INDONESIA,” abbreviated ASAI. Hereinafter referred to as ASAI.
2. The English name is “The Indonesian Association of the Study of Religion,” abbreviated as IASR.
3. The Indonesian name shall be used for domestic purposes, and the English name shall be used for international purposes.

Article 2 Time

ASAI was established on November 16 two thousand fourteen (16-11-2014) in Yogyakarta for an indefinite period.

Article 3 Domicile

The Central Board of ASAI is domiciled in Yogyakarta.

CHAPTER II FOUNDATION

Article 4 ASAI is based on Pancasila

CHAPTER III HIGHEST DECISION-MAKING

Article 5

The highest decision-making authority of ASAI rests entirely with its members and is implemented through the National Deliberation mechanism.

CHAPTER IV NATURE AND FUNCTIONS

Article 6 Nature

a. ASAI is a scientific organization that upholds intellectual spirit by prioritizing honesty, discipline, and responsibility; b. Is independent in nature; c. Open to anyone interested in religious studies and agrees to ASAI’s Articles of Association and Bylaws.

Article 7 Functions

a. As a communication medium for religious studies scholars. b. As a platform for critical scientific actualization. c. As a platform for social activities and endeavors that do not conflict with the Articles of Association and Bylaws, morality, and noble religious norms.

CHAPTER V PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Article 8

The purpose of establishing the Institution is to explore and study the potential of religious studies from various comprehensive and holistic perspectives. The objectives of establishing the Institution are:

1. To contribute scientific knowledge in religious studies through research, scientific studies, publications, and collaboration with relevant parties. 2. To create scientific and academic conditions in addressing the diversity of traditions and cultures in society. 3. To disseminate information about religion and religious life to society scientifically.

CHAPTER VI MEMBERSHIP

Article 9

ASAI members are anyone interested in joining who accepts ASAI’s Articles of Association and Bylaws, with the following criteria:

1. Persons formally interested in religious studies through educational institutions, whether graduated or not. 2. Persons generally interested in religious studies from academic circles and the broader community.

CHAPTER VII MEMBER OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS

Article 10 Obligations

Every Member is obligated to:

1. Comply with and implement the mandate of the Articles of Association, Bylaws, and Organizational Regulations. 2. Maintain their good name and the Institution’s reputation both inside and outside the Institution. 3. Defend, maintain, and uphold ASAI’s honor. 4. Pay registration fees and membership dues as regulated in the Bylaws.

Article 11 Rights

1. Members have the right to elect, be elected, speak, and defend themselves. 2. Members have the right to express their scientific knowledge through media and events under ASAI’s coordination. 3. Members have the right to obtain a Membership Card. 4. Members are free from legal responsibility for legal errors committed by the board. 5. If involved in legal matters, each member resolves their legal errors personally. ASAI only assists according to the Institution’s capabilities as decided in board leadership meetings in coordination with experts.

CHAPTER VIII ORGANIZATION

Article 12 Board

1. The Board consists of:

a. Central Board (CB) is the board located in Yogyakarta and is the organization’s center. b. Branch Board (BB) is the board outside the Central Board (CB), wherever located, affiliated with the central board.

2. Provisions regarding Branch Management are regulated separately and ratified by the Central Board.

Article 13 Central Board

1. The Central Board is elected and established by the National Deliberation. 2. Board membership is open to all members legally elected in the National Deliberation. 3. Central Board duties:

a. Control all Institution dynamics, both at central and branch levels. b. Coordinate Institutional activities. c. Organize a National Deliberation every 2 (two) years.

Article 14 Branch Board

1. The branch board is elected at the Branch Deliberation and ratified by the central board at the National Deliberation. 2. The branch board is open to all members elected in the branch deliberation near the branch board’s location. 3. For initial formation, each institution's Head of the Religious Studies Department is appointed as the branch board chairperson. 4. Subsequently, the branch board is elected in the Branch Deliberation. 5. Branch Board duties:

a. Control all Institution dynamics at the branch level. b. Coordinate Institutional activities at the branch level. c. Organize a branch Deliberation every 2 (two) years to elect the branch board. d. Coordinate Branch finances. e. Report all activities periodically to the Central Board

Article 15 Advisory Board

1. Advisors are only at the central board level 2. Advisors consist of:

a. Department Heads of Religious Studies within UIN/IAIN/STAIN campuses b. Professors or Religious Studies Experts are appointed by the Central Board and established at the National Deliberation.

3. Advisory Board duties:

a. Provide institutional guidance to the board b. Provide technical guidance to the board c. Provide institutional considerations to the board

Article 16 Expert Council

1. Expert Council consists of:

a. International-level Religious Studies Experts. b. National-level Religious Studies Experts or Figures

2. Expert Council duties:

a. Provide scientific guidance to the board. b. Provide institutional considerations related to science to the board.

CHAPTER IX TERM OF OFFICE

Article 17 Central Board

1. The Central Board is elected and appointed by the National Deliberation for a 2 (two) year term, effective from the date of the National Deliberation that elected and appointed them. 2. The Central Board Chairperson cannot be appointed for more than 2 (two) terms. 3. The term of office for other Central Board Personnel ends simultaneously with the end of the old board’s term.

Article 18 Branch Board

1. The Branch Board is elected and appointed by the Branch Board Deliberation ratified by the National Deliberation for a 2 (two) year term, effective from the date of the National Deliberation that elected and appointed them. 2. The Branch Board Chairperson cannot be appointed for more than 2 (two) terms. 3. The term of office for other Branch Board Personnel ends simultaneously with the end of the old board’s term. 4. The Branch Board election is conducted before the National Deliberation. 5. The Branch Board proposes a newly elected board from the Branch Deliberation to the National Deliberation.

Article 19 Supporting Structure

1. To support organizational performance, Business Entities and other institutions that do not conflict with the Articles of Association and Bylaws may be formed. 2. Mechanisms for forming and managing Supporting Structure are regulated in the Bylaws.

CHAPTER X DELIBERATIONS

Article 20

1. Deliberations consist of:

a. National Deliberation (MUNAS) b. Branch Deliberation (MUSCAB)

2. The National Deliberation (MUNAS) is the organization’s highest authority forum, held once every 2 (two) years.

3. All MUNAS decisions are the highest and most binding for subordinate management and all members.

4. MUNAS authority:

a. Amend Articles of Association/Bylaws. b. Evaluate the Central Board accountability report. c. Establish the Institution’s Basic Guidelines. d. Elect, establish, and dismiss the Central Board. e. Ratify the Branch Board. f. Establish an Advisory Board and Expert Council.

5. Branch Deliberation (MUSCAB) is held once every 2 (two) years with authority to:

a. Evaluate the Branch Board accountability report. b. Develop a Branch Board work program. c. Elect and/or dismiss the Branch Board. d. Propose elected board to MUNAS for establishment.

6. Technical matters that are not yet clear will be detailed in the Bylaws.

CHAPTER XI ASSETS AND FINANCE

Article 21

1. All assets acquired after ASAI’s formation, movable and immovable, at Central or Branch, belong to ASAI and must be registered under ASAI’s name. 2. Assets used before ASAI’s formation are properties of respective members. 3. ASAI finances are obtained from:

a. Registration Fees and Regular Member Dues b. Enterprises and other receipts do not conflict with Articles of Association, Bylaws, and applicable laws and regulations.

CHAPTER XII ATTRIBUTES

Article 22

1. ASAI’s attribute is in the form of a Logo. 2. All attributes are explained in the Bylaws.

CHAPTER XIII RELATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Article 23

ASAI may establish cooperative relationships with other organizations if they do not conflict with the Articles of Association, Bylaws, and applicable laws and regulations.

CHAPTER XIV DISSOLUTION

Article 24

ASAI’s dissolution can only be done in a MUNAS specifically held for that purpose.

CHAPTER XV CLOSING

Article 25

1. Matters not yet regulated in these Articles of Association will be regulated in the Bylaws. 2. These Articles of Association are effective from November 16, 2014, until an unspecified time limit.