Chapter 1 General Provisions

(name)

Article 1 This association shall be called the Association for the Promotion of Private Diplomacy (hereinafter referred to as "this Association").

(location)

Article 2 The Association shall have its principal office in Tokyo. 2 The Association may, with the approval of the General Assembly, establish branch offices in necessary locations.

(the purpose)

Article 3. The purpose of this association is to promote private diplomacy and support Japan's diplomacy in order to contribute to world peace and prosperity, in response to the era of globalization, by conducting research on the politics, economy, and culture of various countries and regions, and by carrying out economic and cultural exchange projects to enhance friendly relations with various countries.

(business)

Article 4. In order to achieve the objectives set forth in the preceding article, this association shall carry out the following activities:

(1) To raise the international awareness of the people and promote international goodwill with other countries.
(2) Holding lectures, discussion meetings, etc. on diplomacy and international issues.
(3) Holding of country-specific and regional research meetings, lectures, etc.
(4) Sending delegations to and receiving delegations from various countries
(5) Surveys and research and publication of their results
(6) Public relations activities such as publication of materials
(7) Support for the overseas business expansion of corporations
(8) Support for promoting multifaceted exchanges between our region and other countries
(9) Development of interaction and fellowship among members

2. In addition to the businesses mentioned in the preceding paragraph, any other business necessary to achieve the objectives of this association.

Chapter 2 Members

(Type)

Article 5 The members of this association (hereinafter referred to as "members") shall be of the following four types:

(1) Regular Members: Corporations and individuals who agree with the objectives of this association and have joined as members.
(2) Supporting Members: Corporations and individuals who have joined to support the activities of this association.
(3) Honorary Members: Ambassadors of foreign countries to Japan, heads of international organizations, heads of overseas diplomatic organizations, governors of prefectures, mayors of designated cities, and other persons equivalent thereto, as recommended by the Standing Board of Directors.
(4) Special Members: Individuals who have served as diplomats or other national public officials, academics, heads of public interest corporations or other organizations, and other persons equivalent thereto, as recommended by the Standing Board of Directors.

2. In the case of corporate members, the provisions concerning members in these Articles of Association shall apply to the individual designated by the corporate member to the Association as the registered representative.
3. Any other matters concerning members not stipulated in these Articles of Association shall be determined separately by a resolution of the Board of Directors.

(Membership)

Article 6. Any corporation or individual wishing to join as a regular member or supporting member shall apply to the chairman using a membership application form separately determined after a resolution by the Standing Board of Directors.
2. The Board of Directors shall decide whether or not to approve the admission of regular members and supporting members based on criteria separately established by the Board of Directors, and shall notify the individual or corporation in writing.
3. Honorary members are appointed and admitted by the president upon recommendation of the standing board of directors.
4. Special members are appointed and admitted by the Chairman upon recommendation of the Standing Board of Directors.

(Annual membership fee)

Article 7. Regular members and supporting members must pay an annual membership fee, as separately determined by the Board of Directors, upon joining.
2. Individuals recommended as honorary members or special members are not required to pay annual membership fees.

(Loss of membership status)

Article 8 A member shall lose their membership if they fall under any of the following items:

(1) When you withdraw
(2) When a judgment is made to commence guardianship or conservatorship
(3) When the person dies or is declared missing, or when the organization is dissolved
(4) When annual membership fees are in arrears for two years or more
(5) When expelled

2. The membership period for special members shall be until the conclusion of the ordinary general meeting relating to the last fiscal year ending within two years after their appointment. However, this shall not preclude renewal.

(Unsubscribe)

Article 9. Members may voluntarily withdraw from the association by submitting a withdrawal notice to the chairman.

(Dismissal)

Article 10. If a member falls under any of the following items, the member may be expelled by a resolution of the General Meeting. However, the member must be given an opportunity to explain their actions.

(1) When a person violates the provisions of the Articles of Association and Rules of this Association
(2) When a person damages the reputation of this association or acts contrary to its objectives.

(Refund of contributions)

Article 11. Annual membership fees and other contributions already paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Chapter 3 Officers, etc.

(Types and constants)

Article 12 This association shall have the following officers:

(1) No more than 100 directors
(2) Auditors: Up to 3 people　
(3) One accounting auditor

2. Of the directors, one shall be the chairperson, one shall be the president, and no more than 10 shall be standing directors.
3. When necessary, up to 35 directors may be appointed as vice-chairmen, one as managing director, and several as executive directors.
4. The chairman and president referred to in paragraph 2 shall be the representative directors of this association, and the managing director and executive director referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be the executive directors of this association.
5. If there are multiple auditors, one of them shall be designated as the representative auditor.

(Appointment of officers, etc.)

Article 13 Directors, auditors, and accounting auditors shall be appointed by resolution of the general meeting. Directors shall be appointed from among the members.
2. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, President, Standing Directors, Executive Directors, and Managing Directors shall be selected from among the Directors by a resolution of the Board of Directors.
3. If there are multiple auditors, the auditors shall elect a representative auditor from among themselves.
4. Auditors and accounting auditors may not concurrently serve as directors or employees.
5. Standing directors may not concurrently serve as chairperson, president, managing director, executive director, or employee.
6. In addition to the preceding paragraphs, matters concerning the appointment or selection of officers, etc. shall be determined separately after a resolution of the Board of Directors.

(Duties of officers)

Article 14 The chairperson shall represent the association and preside over its affairs.
2. The Vice President shall, by individual delegation from the President, perform some of the President's duties.
3. The Chairperson shall represent the Association and execute its business.
4. The Executive Director and Managing Directors shall assist the Chairman and President in carrying out the business of this association.
5. The Chairman, Executive Director, and Managing Directors shall be full-time directors.
6. The powers and duties of the Chairman and President shall be determined separately by the Board of Directors in accordance with the regulations on powers and duties.
7. The Standing Directors shall form a Standing Board of Directors to decide on matters stipulated in these Articles of Incorporation and matters delegated by the Board of Directors, and to supervise the execution of duties by the Representative Director and Executive Directors.
8. The Directors shall form a Board of Directors to decide on the execution of important business matters of the Association and to supervise the execution of duties by the Representative Director and Executive Directors.
9. The auditors shall audit the execution of duties by the directors and the business and financial status of the association.
10. The accounting auditor shall audit the Association's income and expenditure statements, balance sheet, statement of changes in net assets, and their accompanying schedules, as well as the inventory of assets, and prepare an accounting audit report.

(Term of office for officers, etc.)

Article 15 The term of office for directors and auditors shall be until the conclusion of the ordinary general meeting concerning the last fiscal year ending within two years after their appointment. However, reappointment is not prohibited.
2. The term of office for the accounting auditor shall be until the conclusion of the ordinary general meeting concerning the last fiscal year ending within one year after their appointment.
3. Unless otherwise resolved at the general meeting referred to in the preceding paragraph, the accounting auditor shall be deemed to have been reappointed at that general meeting.
4. The term of office for officers appointed to fill vacancies or as additional officers shall be the remainder of the term of their predecessors or current officers.

(Dismissal of officers, etc.)

Article 16 Directors, auditors, and accounting auditors may be dismissed at any time by a resolution of the general meeting.
2. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, President, Standing Directors, Executive Directors, and Managing Directors may be dismissed at any time by a resolution of the Board of Directors.
3. Any person who has been dismissed or removed from office pursuant to the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs may not claim any compensation for damages or any other claims against the Association, except in cases where the dismissal or removal from office is found to be grossly unjust.

(Compensation of executives, etc.)

Article 17 Officers shall serve without compensation. However, full-time directors and accounting auditors may be paid compensation. The amount of compensation for full-time directors shall be determined in accordance with the officer compensation regulations separately established by the General Meeting, and the amount of compensation for accounting auditors shall be determined annually with the approval of the Standing Board of Directors.
2. Officers may be reimbursed for expenses.
3. Matters necessary for the preceding two paragraphs shall be determined separately after a resolution of the Standing Board of Directors.

(Exemption or limitation of liability)

Article 18. With regard to liability for damages to the Association due to the dereliction of duty by an officer, the Association may, by resolution of the Board of Directors, exempt the officer from liability up to the amount obtained by deducting the minimum liability limit set forth in Article 113, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Act on General Incorporated Associations and General Incorporated Foundations from the amount of liability, provided that the officer acted in good faith and without gross negligence in performing their duties.

(Honorary Chairperson, etc.)

Article 19 This association may have an honorary chairman, several advisors, consultants, and associates.
2. Matters necessary for the Honorary Chairperson, Advisors, Consultants, and Members of the Board of Directors shall be determined separately through a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Chapter 4 General Assembly

(Type)

Article 20 The general meetings of this association shall consist of two types: ordinary general meetings and extraordinary general meetings.

(Constitution)

Article 21 The general meeting shall consist of full members.

(authority)

Article 22 The General Meeting shall make decisions on the following matters:

(1) Appointment and dismissal of directors, auditors and accounting auditors
(2) Expulsion of a member
(3) Approval of rules relating to the remuneration of officers and employees and other particularly important provisions and rules of this association.
(4) Approval of the business plan and budget
(5) Approval of the balance sheet, statement of changes in net assets, income statement and supporting documents therefor, as well as the business report and the accounting audit report.
(6) Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
(7) Dissolution and disposal of remaining assets
(8) Other matters to be resolved at the General Meeting as stipulated in these Articles of Association

(held)

Article 23 The regular general meeting must be convened within three months after the end of each fiscal year.
2. An extraordinary general meeting shall be held in any of the following cases:

(1) When the Board of Directors deems it necessary and requests a meeting to be convened.
(2) When a request for a meeting is made by one-third or more of the regular members in writing stating the purpose of the meeting.
(3) When an auditor requests a meeting to be convened

(Convocation)

Article 24 The general meeting shall be convened by the chairman.
2. When a request is made pursuant to the provisions of the preceding article, the chairman shall convene an extraordinary general meeting within one week, with the meeting date to be within 30 days from the date the request was made.
3. When convening a general meeting, the chairman must notify the regular members at least one week before the date of the general meeting.
4. The notice of convocation referred to in the preceding paragraph must include the date, time, place, and agenda of the general meeting.

(Chairperson)

Article 25 The chairman of the general meeting shall be the president. 2 If the president is unable to perform his/her duties, another director shall act in that capacity in accordance with the predetermined order.

(Voting rights)

Article 26 Each regular member shall have one vote at the general meeting.

(resolution)

Article 27 Unless otherwise provided in these Articles of Association, resolutions of the General Meeting shall be made by a majority vote of the voting rights of the regular members present, provided that a majority of the regular members are present.
2 Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the following resolutions must be made by a majority of more than half of the total number of regular members, representing more than two-thirds of the voting rights of the regular members present.

(1) Expulsion of a member
(2) Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
(3) Dissolution and disposal of remaining assets

3. Regular members with a special interest in the resolutions referred to in the preceding two paragraphs may not participate in the vote.

(Exercise of voting rights by proxy and exercise of voting rights by written ballot)

Article 28. A regular member may exercise their voting rights through another regular member as their proxy. In this case, the regular member must submit a power of attorney in the form prescribed separately to the Association.
2. Regular members may exercise their voting rights in writing, using a form separately prescribed, with respect to matters to be discussed that have been notified in advance.
3. Regular members who exercise their voting rights in accordance with the methods described in the preceding two paragraphs shall be deemed to be regular members who attended the meeting as described in the preceding article.

(minutes)

Article 29 For the proceedings of the general meeting, the minutes of the following matters shall be prepared.

(1) Date and time and place
(2) Number of regular members, number of attendees, and names of attendees (including those exercising voting rights by proxy and those exercising voting rights in writing)
(3) Matters to be discussed (matters to be resolved and matters to be reported)
(4) Summary of the proceedings and results
(5) Matters concerning the appointment of signatories to the minutes

2. The minutes must be signed and sealed by the chairperson and at least two other minute-takers appointed at that meeting.
3. The minutes referred to in the preceding two paragraphs shall be kept at the principal office of this association for a period of 10 years.

Chapter 5: Board of Directors

(Type)

Article 30 The association's board of directors shall consist of two types: ordinary board meetings and extraordinary board meetings.

(Constitution)

Article 31 The Board of Directors shall be composed of directors.

(authority)

Article 32 The Board of Directors shall perform the following duties, in addition to those otherwise provided for in these Articles of Incorporation:

(1) Decisions on important business operations of this association
(2) Supervision of the execution of duties by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, President, Standing Directors, Executive Directors and Managing Directors
(3) Selection and dismissal of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, President, Standing Directors, Executive Directors and Managing Directors
(4) Decision to request the convening of an extraordinary general meeting
(5) Decisions on the disposal and acquisition of important assets
(6) Approval of loans
(7) Approval of the appointment and dismissal of key personnel such as the Secretary-General.
(8) Decision on matters relating to delegation to the Standing Board of Directors

(held)

Article 33: The regular board meeting must be convened within three months after the end of each fiscal year.
2. An extraordinary board meeting shall be held in any of the following cases:

(1) When the chairman deems it necessary
(2) When a request for convening a meeting is made by more than half of the number of directors in writing, stating the matters that are the purpose of the meeting.
(3) When an auditor requests a meeting to be convened

(Convocation)

Article 34 The Board of Directors shall be convened by the Chairman.
2. When a request is made pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 2 of the preceding article, the chairman shall convene an extraordinary board meeting within one week, with the meeting date to be within 30 days from the date the request was made.
3. When convening a board meeting, the chairman must notify the directors at least one week before the date of the meeting.
4. The notice of convocation referred to in the preceding paragraph must include the date, time, place, and agenda of the board meeting.

(Chairperson)

Article 35 The chairman of the Board of Directors shall be the President.
2. If the chairperson is unable to perform their duties, another director shall take their place in accordance with the predetermined order.

(resolution)

Article 36 Resolutions of the Board of Directors shall be made by a majority vote of the directors who are entitled to vote, provided that a majority of such directors are present.
2. No director with a special interest in the resolution referred to in the preceding paragraph may participate in the vote.
3. The provisions of Articles 28 and 29 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Board of Directors. In this case, "General Meeting" and "Regular Members" in each provision shall be read as "Board of Directors" and "Directors."

Chapter 6 Standing Board of Directors

(Constitution)

Article 37 The Standing Board of Directors shall consist of the Chairman, the President, and the Standing Directors. 2 The Chairman and the President may have other officers and staff members of the secretariat attend as needed.

(authority)

Article 38 The Standing Board of Directors shall perform the following duties, in addition to those otherwise provided for in these Articles of Incorporation:

(1) Supervision of the execution of duties by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, President, Standing Directors, Executive Directors and Managing Directors
(2) Approval of membership
(3) Decision on matters to be submitted to the General Meeting
(4) Determining the method of managing assets
(5) Decision on matters necessary for the Committee
(6) Decision on matters delegated by the Board of Directors
(7) Decision on other matters that need to be dealt with urgently

2. When the Standing Board of Directors makes a decision on a matter delegated to it by the Board of Directors or on any other matter requiring urgent attention, the President shall, on behalf of the Standing Board of Directors, promptly report the result to the Board of Directors.

(Holding and convening, etc.)

Article 39 The Standing Board of Directors shall be convened when the Chairman deems it necessary.
2. The Standing Board of Directors is convened by the Chairman.
3. When a request for a meeting is made by more than half of the members of the Standing Board of Directors, or when a request for a meeting is made by an auditor, the chairperson must convene a meeting of the Standing Board of Directors within one week, with the meeting date to be within 30 days from the date of the request.
4. The chairperson of the Standing Board of Directors shall be the president. If the president is unable to serve, another member shall serve in that position in the order predetermined.
5. The provisions of Articles 28, 29, and 36 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Standing Board of Directors.

Chapter 7: Councilors and the Board of Councilors

(Installation)

Article 40 This association may have no more than 20 councilors and a council of councilors. 2 Councilors shall be selected from among the members by a resolution of the Standing Board of Directors from among persons with outstanding knowledge or academic experience in international affairs.

(Board of Councilors)

Article 41 The General Assembly shall be composed of councilors.
2. The Board of Trustees shall deliberate on matters referred to it by the Standing Board of Directors and report its findings to the Standing Board of Directors.
3. The Board of Trustees shall be convened when the President or the Standing Board of Directors deems it necessary.
4. The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Board of Trustees shall be selected by the president from among the trustees and appointed upon approval by the Standing Board of Directors.
5. In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraphs, necessary matters concerning the Board of Councilors shall be determined separately through a resolution of the Standing Board of Directors.

Chapter 8 Calculations etc.

(Composition of assets)

Article 42 The assets of this association shall consist of the following items:

(1) Annual membership fee
(2) Donations
(3) Income generated from property
(4) Business income
(5) Other income

(Management of assets)

Article 43 The assets of this association shall be managed by the Chairman, and the method of management shall be determined separately after a resolution of the Board of Directors.

(Payment of expenses)

Article 44. The expenses necessary for the operation of this association shall be paid from its assets.

(Business plan and income/expenditure budget)

Article 45 The business plan and budget of this association shall be drafted by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and approved by the Standing Board of Directors before the day preceding the start of each fiscal year.
2. The business plan and budget determined pursuant to the preceding paragraph must be submitted to the regular general meeting held during the relevant fiscal year and approved therefor.

(Business report and financial results)

Article 46 The Association's business report and financial statements shall be prepared by the Chairman of the Board of Directors within three months after the end of each fiscal year. These shall be audited by the auditors and accounting auditors and approved at the general meeting.

(Large debt)

Article 47. When this association borrows an amount exceeding 5 million yen in total, it must obtain approval from the general meeting.

(Business year)

Article 48 The fiscal year of this association shall be one year, from April 1st to March 31st of the following year.

Chapter 9 Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and Dissolution

(Changes to the Articles of Incorporation)

Article 49. These Articles of Incorporation may be amended by a resolution of the General Meeting.

(Dissolution)

Article 50 This association shall be dissolved for the following reasons:

(1) Resolution of the General Meeting
(2) A full member is absent.
(3) Decision to commence bankruptcy proceedings

(Disposal of remaining assets)

Article 51 The disposition of any remaining assets held by this association upon its dissolution shall be determined by a resolution of the general meeting.

Chapter 10 Committees and Researchers

(committee)

Article 52. This association may establish national committees to promote economic and cultural exchange with each region and country in accordance with its objectives.
2. In addition to the committees mentioned in the preceding paragraph, other committees may be established.
3. Matters necessary for the committee shall be determined separately by the Chairman of the Board after a resolution by the Standing Board of Directors.

(Committee member)

Article 53 The members of the committee shall be appointed by the president from among the members of this association, with the approval of the standing board of directors.
2. The members of the committee may be selected from among persons with academic expertise, not limited to those specified in the preceding paragraph.

(Researcher)

Article 54 This association may employ researchers to conduct research and studies based on its objectives.
2. Researchers shall be part-time and appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors after approval by the Standing Board of Directors.
3. The researchers may be reimbursed for their expenses.
4. Research topics and other matters to be entrusted to researchers will be decided by the President after approval by the Standing Board of Directors.

Chapter 11 Branch

(Installation)

Article 55. In order to achieve the objectives set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, this Association shall carry out its activities in various locations.
2. The chairperson may establish a branch when deemed necessary, subject to a resolution of the general meeting.
3. The name and activity area of ​​each branch shall be determined by the chairman of the board of directors after a resolution at the general meeting.

(Branch Officers)

Article 56. Each branch shall have branch officers.
2. Branch officers are nominated by the chairman from among the directors, and appointed by the chairman after approval by the board of directors.
3. Branch officers may be dismissed at any time by a resolution of the Board of Directors.

(Branch Management Standards)

Article 57 The operation of the branch shall be based on the rules separately established by the Chairman of the Board of Directors after a resolution by the Standing Board of Directors.

Chapter 12 Secretariat

(Installation, etc.)

Article 58. An administrative office shall be established to handle the affairs of this association.
2. The secretariat shall have a director and the necessary staff.
3. The Secretary-General is appointed and dismissed by the Chairman, and the staff members are appointed and dismissed by the President.
4. The Secretary-General may be appointed from among the Directors.

(Documents provided)

Article 59 The secretariat shall keep the following books and documents:

(1) Articles of Association and Regulations
(2) Membership list and board of directors list
(3) Documents relating to the proceedings of the organs stipulated in the Articles of Incorporation
(4) Books and records relating to income and expenses
(5) Other necessary documents

Supplementary provisions

1　この規約は、本協会事務所が設置された昭和58年5月1日及び設立準備会が昭和59年4月1日に定めた運営規則を受けて、本協会設立総会の議決を経て、昭和60年7月6日から施行する。

Supplementary provisions

1. These regulations shall be amended in part through a resolution of the Ordinary General Meeting in 1988 and shall come into effect on August 14, 1988.

Supplementary provisions

1. These regulations shall be amended in part after the Board of Trustees meeting in fiscal year 1987 and shall come into effect on November 7, 1987. However, this amendment shall be reported to and approved at the next general meeting.

Supplementary provisions

1. These regulations shall be amended in part through a resolution of the Ordinary General Meeting in 1988 and shall come into effect on August 1, 1988.

Supplementary provisions

1. These regulations have been amended in part through a resolution passed at the extraordinary general meeting in fiscal year 63 and shall come into effect on April 1, 4.
2. The following businesses of this Association will be transferred free of charge to the Asia International Exchange Organization (hereinafter referred to as "the Corporation"), a nationwide public interest corporation established with the permission of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and which is an affiliated corporation of this Association.

(1) Matters concerning the publication of the IFEC Asia Report, a third-class mail item and monthly magazine.
(2) Research on the politics, economy, and culture of Asia
(3) Research and studies related to international exchange within Japan
(4) Matters relating to the holding of the Asia Seminar. However, this will be a joint project with this association.
(5) Matters relating to the holding of ASEAN friendship gatherings. However, these shall be joint projects with this association.

3. The Association shall transfer all rights and obligations relating to the businesses specified in each item of the preceding paragraph to the said corporation free of charge.
4. Since 1989, this association has been a full corporate member of the said corporation.

Supplementary provisions

1. These regulations shall be amended in part by a resolution of the Board of Trustees in fiscal year 1989 and shall come into effect on December 1, 1989. However, this shall be reported to and approved at the next general meeting.

Supplementary provisions

1. These regulations shall be amended in part through a resolution passed at the regular general meeting in fiscal year 1990, and shall come into effect on June 27, 1990.

Supplementary provisions

1. These regulations shall be amended in their entirety through a resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting in fiscal year 1990, promulgated on December 18, 1990, and come into effect on January 1, 1991. 2. The title shall be changed to "Articles of Association of the FEC International Friendship Association."

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation are hereby amended and will come into effect on June 29, 1995.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation are hereby amended and will come into effect on June 15, 1995.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation are hereby amended and will come into effect on June 20, 1995.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation are amended and shall come into effect on May 30, 1996.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation shall be amended by a resolution of the General Meeting and shall come into effect on June 19, 1997.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Association shall be amended by a resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting in fiscal year 2000 and shall come into effect on May 10, 2000.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Association shall be amended by a resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting in fiscal year 2000 and shall come into effect on May 12, 2000.

Supplementary provisions

1. A portion of these Articles of Incorporation has been amended through a resolution of the Ordinary General Meeting for fiscal year 2011, and will come into effect on June 29, 2011.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation have been amended through a resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting in fiscal year 2006 and shall come into effect on March 1, 2006.
2. The title of these Articles of Association shall be changed to "Articles of Association for the Promotion of Private Diplomacy".
3. The abbreviation for this association will remain "FEC" as before.
4. The founding date of this association shall be May 1983 (Showa 58), the date on which the association's office was established, full-time staff were hired, and activities commenced.

Supplementary provisions

1. A portion of these Articles of Incorporation has been amended through a resolution of the Ordinary General Meeting for fiscal year 2011, and will come into effect on June 21, 2011.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation shall be amended in part through a resolution of the Ordinary General Meeting held in fiscal year 21, and shall come into effect from the same day.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation have been amended through a resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting in fiscal year 2006 and shall come into effect on March 14, 2006.

Supplementary provisions

1. A portion of these Articles of Incorporation has been amended through a resolution of the Ordinary General Meeting for fiscal year 2011, and will come into effect on June 2, 2011.

Supplementary provisions

1　この定款の一部を平成25年度定時総会の議決を経て改正し、平成25年6月4日から施行する。2第8条の2の規定にかかわらず、平成26年度定時総会終結前に就任した特別会員の会員期間は、平成26 年度定時総会終結の時までとする。

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation have been amended through a resolution passed at the Ordinary General Meeting of Fiscal Year 2015 and will come into effect on June 6, 2015.

Supplementary provisions

1. These Articles of Incorporation have been amended through a resolution passed at the Ordinary General Meeting of Fiscal Year 2015 and will come into effect on June 10, 2015.