To encourage communication among ceramic companies, universities and governmental agencies.

To stimulate interest in ceramic-related education in New York at all levels.

To promote development of ceramic industries and use of ceramic materials in New York State.

Membership is open to any entity (corporate, educational, individual, or otherwise) interested in furthering the objectives of the association and meeting eligibility requirements.

The management of the Association shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of: the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary-Treasurer, one Past President, one member-at-large, a representative from Albany, CACT Director of the New York State College of Ceramics, and the Dean of the New York State College of Ceramics.

The Secretary-Treasurer shall also serve as Secretary of the Board of the Executive Committee.

The term of the office of President, Vice-President, and elected members of the board shall be for two years, to wit: from the close of one Annual Meeting to the close of the second Annual Meeting, held on even numbered years.

The President shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Association, subject to the control and direction of the Board, including countersigning checks and presiding at all meetings of the Association and Board. The Vice-President shall act in the absence of the President.

A Secretary-Treasurer shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep a full record of the minutes, correspondence, and official records of the Association. He/she shall collect all money due the Association and shall deposit the same in the name of the Association in such bank as may be designated by the Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall draw such checks as are known by him/her as necessary to conduct the business of the Association. The Secretary-Treasurer shall present regular financial statements to the Board, submit to such audits and perform such other duties, as the Board may require.

The President shall appoint, with approval of the Board, such committees as necessary.

The President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer shall be members of the Executive Committee. The President shall then appoint two additional members from the membership-at-large to serve on the Executive Committee for one-year terms.

The Board shall adopt all necessary by-laws and regulations for the operation of the association not compatible with the Constitution.

The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee of three, prior to the Annual Meeting. One member of the Committee shall be a Past-President, who shall act as Chair, and at least one member shall be selected from the membership of the Association other than a member of the Board.

The Nominating Committee shall propose candidates for the office President, Vice-President, and two members of the Board from membership. Previous holding of an office or membership on the Board shall in no way impair the eligibility of a candidate for such office.

The nominations shall be presented and voted upon at the Annual Meeting. Those receiving a majority will be considered elected.

The Association shall meet annually in the three-month period September-October-November, and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. The Board shall meet semi-annually, at the call of the President, or for such other reason the Board deems necessary.

Membership and other dues shall be fixed by the Board.

The Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the [voting membership] at any annual meeting. Any proposed amendment must be presented in writing to the membership at least fifteen (15) days before the meeting.