Rules of Operation

Amendments:
March 21, 1998
March 20, 2004
March 16, 2007
March 20, 2009
March 23, 2012
November 23, 2012
September 26, 2014
March 18, 2022
March 20, 2025

Chapter 1. General Provision

Article 1. Rules of Operation These rules shall be referred to as the “Rules of Operation of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea.”

The Rules of Operation stipulate the detailed matters of the Society’s operation as delegated by the Constitution.

Chapter 2. Membership and Membership Fees

Article 2. Admission of Members

• 1. To become a member of the Society, an applicant shall complete the prescribed application form and submit it to the Secretariat.
• 2. Members shall pay the admission fee and annual membership dues.

Article 3. Acquisition of Membership Membership shall be conferred upon approval of the Board of Directors.

Article 4. Duties of Members Members shall pay the prescribed dues and comply with the rules established by the Society.

Article 5. Change of Membership Status A Student Member may become a Regular Member by paying the annual dues for Regular Members and submitting a “Membership Status Change Application” to the Secretariat.

Article 6. Admission, Annual, and Lifetime Fees The membership fees of the Society shall consist of admission fees, annual membership dues, and lifetime membership dues, as follows. Admission fees shall be waived for Special Members.

• Admission Fee: KRW 20,000
• Regular Member Annual Dues: KRW 50,000
• Regular Member Lifetime Dues: KRW 750,000 (equivalent to 15 years of annual dues)
• Student Member Annual Dues: KRW 20,000
• Special Member Annual Dues:
• - Class I: KRW 3,000,000
• - Class II: KRW 1,000,000
• Library Special Member:
• - Corporate: KRW 500,000
• - Universities / Public Libraries: KRW 100,000

Chapter 3. Society Affairs

Article 7. Division of Responsibilities

• 1. The affairs of the Society shall be divided into four sectors: operations, academic affairs, education, and business. Each of the four Vice Presidents shall be responsible for one sector.
• 2. Each sector shall have two or more subcommittees, each staffed by at least one Director responsible for carrying out specific duties.
• 3. The roles of the Directors responsible for each sector shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Article 8. Vice President for Operations The Vice President for Operations shall oversee the following:

• 1. Affairs related to the operation of the Secretariat.
• 2. Matters concerning the Constitution, rules, by-laws, and other regulations.
• 3. Matters concerning budgets and settlements of accounts.
• 4. Management of assets.
• 5. Matters relating to the General Assembly and the Board of Directors.
• 6. International conferences.
• 7. Membership admission, withdrawal, and change of membership status.
• 8. Liaison with subcommittees.
• 9. Awards and commendations.
• 10. Other duties not assigned to other sectors.

Article 9. Vice President for Academic Affairs The Vice President for Academic Affairs shall oversee the following:

• 1. Editing and publication of proceedings.
• 2. Organization of academic conferences.
• 3. International academic exchanges.
• 4. Survey, collection, classification, analysis, and preservation of academic materials and technical information.
• 5. Operation of Standing Committees.

Article 10. Vice President for Education The Vice President for Education shall oversee the following:

• 1. Editing and publication of the Society’s journal and other publications.
• 2. Organization of training workshops, lectures, seminars, field trips, and site visits.
• 3. Academic service projects.
• 4. Public relations of the Society and earthquake engineering.
• 5. Other projects hosted or sponsored by the Society.

Article 11. Vice President for Business The Vice President for Business shall oversee matters related to business affairs of the Society.

Article 12. Secretariat The Society may establish a Secretariat, by resolution of the Board of Directors, to handle the administrative affairs of the Society. The organization and duties of the Secretariat shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Chapter 4. Election of the President

Article 13. Purpose This chapter stipulates the procedures for electing the President in accordance with Article 13, Paragraphs 1 and 4 of the Constitution.

Article 14. Election Management Committee

• 1. To administer the election of the next President, an Election Management Committee (hereinafter “the Committee”) shall be established as a Standing Committee. The Committee shall consist of: one Chair (former President), one Vice Chair (Vice President for Operations), one Secretary (from among Planning Directors), and five members appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Chair.
• 2. The Chair shall represent the Committee, oversee all election matters, and preside over meetings.
• 3. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall act in his or her place.
• 4. The Committee shall commence election preparations no later than sixty (60) days before the election date.
• 5. The Committee shall be responsible for all election-related matters, including public announcements, candidate registration, preparation and inspection of the voter roll, candidate eligibility review, management of voting, announcement of results, and other relevant duties.
• 6. The Committee shall announce the election procedures at least forty-five (45) days before the election through the Society’s website or other public channels.
• 7. The Committee shall ensure the fair and impartial management of the election.
• 8. The Committee shall determine specific details such as the election date and announcements, considering the President’s term, and shall exert all efforts to ensure fairness.

Article 15. Candidate Registration

• 1. Candidates shall be Regular Members with at least ten (10) years of continuous membership, who have previously served as Vice President, Auditor, or key Director. Candidates must submit the following documents to the Committee no later than thirty (30) days before the election:
  • ① One letter of recommendation signed by at least six members with voting rights (including at least three Delegates).
  • ② A curriculum vitae and statement of intent (within one A4 page, free format).
• 2. The Committee shall conduct an eligibility review, including verification of submitted documents, and provide the results along with each candidate’s CV and statement to the Delegates at least fifteen (15) days prior to the election.

Article 16. Election and Voting Procedures

• 1. The President shall be elected by direct vote at the Assembly of Delegates.
• 2. If there are two or more candidates, the candidate receiving the highest number of valid votes shall be elected President. In case of a tie, the elder candidate shall be elected.
• 3. If there is only one candidate, the candidate shall be elected President by a majority vote of approval/disapproval.

Article 17. Announcement of Election Results The Committee shall announce the election results within fifteen (15) days via the Society’s website or other public channels.

Article 18. Miscellaneous

• 1. The President-elect may establish a Transition Committee prior to inauguration for the purpose of preparing for office.
• 2. Matters not specified in these rules shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Chapter 5. Standing Committees

Article 19. Standing Committees The Society shall have the following six Standing Committees:

• 1. Committee on Earthquakes and Ground Motions.
• 2. Committee on Seismic Design of Geotechnical Structures.
• 3. Committee on Vibration Analysis and Control.
• 4. Committee on Seismic Design of Civil Engineering Structures.
• 5. Committee on Seismic Design of Building Structures.
• 6. Committee on Seismic Performance Evaluation.

Article 20. Activities of Standing Committees  A Regular Member may participate in one or more Standing Committees, but voting rights shall be limited to one committee.

Article 21. Organization of Standing Committees Each Standing Committee shall have one Chair and one or more Secretaries.

• 1. The Chair of each Standing Committee shall be recommended by the Delegates belonging to the committee and appointed with the approval of the Board of Directors.
• 2. The Chair may recommend one or more Secretaries, who shall be appointed with the approval of the Board of Directors.

Article 22. Election of Delegates Each Standing Committee shall elect Delegates assigned to the committee. The number of Delegates allocated shall be determined by the Board of Directors in consideration of the number of eligible Regular Members in the committee and the committee’s contribution to the activities of the Society.

Article 23. Election Procedures for Delegates Delegates shall be elected through voting among the Regular Members of each committee, in descending order of votes received, until the allocated number of Delegates is filled. If irregularities are suspected during the election or approval process, the Auditors may request a re-election by the Board of Directors.

Article 24. Special Committees The Society may establish Special Committees, by resolution of the Board of Directors, when necessary for the execution of its activities. The organization and activities of Special Committees shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Chapter 6. Other Committees

Article 25. Planning Committee A Planning Committee shall be established to plan major activities of the Society. The Committee shall consist of one Chair and several members.

Article 26. Editorial Committee An Editorial Committee shall be established to manage the publication of the Society’s journals. The Committee shall consist of one Editor-in-Chief and several editors.

Article 27. Technical Certification Committee A Technical Certification Committee shall be established to manage the Society’s technical certification projects. The Committee shall consist of one Chair and several members.

Article 28. Disaster Prevention Measure Committee A Disaster Prevention Measure Committee shall be established to carry out research and activities on disaster preparedness and response. The Committee shall consist of one Chair and several members.

Article 29. Women’s Committee A Women’s Committee shall be established to promote the participation and development of women members of the Society. The Committee shall consist of one Chair and several members.

Chapter 7. Supplementary Provisions

• 1.These Rules shall take effect on the date of approval by the Founding Preparatory Committee.
• 2.Prior to the enforcement date of these Rules, an interim Standing Committee Chair shall be designated by the Founding Preparatory Committee.
• 3.After the enforcement date, an interim Standing Committee Chair shall be designated by the Board of Directors.
• 4.The interim Chair shall convene the committee within six (6) months of appointment to elect a new Chair in accordance with the Rules of Operation.
• 5.The amended Rules shall take effect on March 21, 1998.
• 6.The amended Rules shall take effect on March 20, 2004.
• 7.The amended Rules shall take effect on March 16, 2007.
• 8.The amended Rules shall take effect on March 20, 2009.
• 9.The amended Rules shall take effect on March 23, 2012.
• 10.The amended Rules shall take effect on November 23, 2012.
• 11.The amended Rules shall take effect on September 26, 2014.
• 12.The amended Rules shall take effect on March 18, 2022.
• 13.The amended Rules shall take effect on March 20, 2025.