Association Bylaws

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General provisions (Articles 1–3)

Name: "Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology Alumni Association" or "TNI Alumni Association" · The association emblem keeps the institute's original logo with a circle added around it · Head office is located at Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology, 1771/1 Phatthanakan Road, Suan Luang Subdistrict, Suan Luang District, Bangkok 10250

7 Objectives (Item 4)

• A liaison center for coordinating with institutions and organisations with similar aims, to exchange knowledge and views
• A hub for networking and career development, promoting love, friendship, and unity among members
• Provides member benefits and mutual support.
• Promote joint activities among members: seniors, juniors, and families
• Promote public-benefit service to society
• Help build the Institute's reputation and promote student activities
• No policies or activities related to political parties or politics at any level.

4 membership types (Clauses 5–7)

• Ordinary member — Alumni who registered as Association members in that year.
• Associate member — Alumni who have not yet registered as ordinary members. No fee.
• Honorary member — Individuals invited by the Association to participate.
• Corporate member — Corporate entities wishing to become members in that year.

Members must have reached the age of majority, be of good conduct, and meet the qualifications in Clause 6. Entrance fees and dues for each membership type follow Clause 7 in the full document.

How to register (items 8–10)

• Submit application online
• The secretary verifies alumni status, then posts the list of candidates at the association office for no less than 15 days.
• The committee reviews and approves applications, then notifies applicants of the result.
• Those whose fee payment is approved within 30 days. Membership begins from the date payment is completed.
• Honorary and corporate members must be approved by a resolution of the Executive Committee.

Member Rights and Duties (Clauses 12–15)

Duties include, for example, promoting the Association's objectives, attending meetings and activities, complying with the regulations, maintaining unity, and helping ensure that the committee operates in line with the objectives.

• Ordinary member Join activities at special prices, vote and stand for election as committee members, cast one vote each at the General Meeting, give opinions, request to inspect documents and asset accounts, and receive benefits or discounts provided by the association.
• Associate member Join activities at special prices, give opinions, and receive basic benefits or discounts provided by the association.
• Honorary and corporate members Entitled as an ordinary member, except for certain provisions under Article 15.

Committee (Articles 16–23)

• The Committee consists of 10–20 Ordinary members elected at the General Meeting, including 1 President and 2 Vice Presidents.
• Other positions include public relations and hospitality, activity relations, registrar, fundraising, treasurer and secretary.
• Four-year term
• Has the duty to manage affairs in line with the objectives, convene the annual general meeting, and appoint advisors or subcommittees.

See the list of the first committee and the principles of management and good governance.