Chapter 1 General Provisions

1. Article 1 (Name) This corporation shall be called The Korean Society for Turfgrass Science (hereinafter referred to as “the Society”), and its English name shall be The Korean Society for Turfgrass Science (KSTS).
2. Article 2 (Location of Office)
   • The principal office of the Corporation shall be located in Chungcheongnam-do, and branches may be established by resolution of the Board of Directors when necessary.
   • Matters concerning the establishment and operation of branches shall be prescribed separately.

Chapter 2 Purpose and Activities

3. Article 3 (Purpose) The purpose of this Corporation is to promote academic research, technological development, and the exchange of information concerning turfgrass and groundcover plants; to widely disseminate such knowledge; and to contribute to national land development and greening projects in the Republic of Korea.
4. Article 4 (Activities) In order to achieve the purpose set forth in Article 3, the Corporation shall conduct the following activities:
   • Investigation, research, guidance, and promotion in all academic fields related to turfgrass and groundcover plants
   • Publication of the Society journal and related technical documents
   • Organization of research presentations, lectures, forums, symposiums, seminars, and domestic and international study tours
   • Academic exchanges and participation in meetings with related domestic and international societies
   • Performance of technical research, evaluation, and analytical services concerning “green space development and management” commissioned by the government, public organizations, and other institutions or companies
   • Awards and scholarship programs
   • Other activities necessary to achieve the purpose of the Corporation
5. Article 5 (Establishment of Research Groups and Committees) The Corporation may establish necessary research groups and committees by resolution of the Board of Directors to carry out the activities set forth in Article 4.

Chapter 3 Membership

1. Article 6 (Membership) The qualifications for membership in this Corporation shall be as follows:
   • The members of the Corporation shall consist of Regular Members, Associate Members, Honorary Members, Advisors, Institutional Members, and Special Members.
   • A Regular Member shall be an individual who supports the purpose of the Corporation, recommended by at least one Regular Member and approved by the Board of Directors.
   • An Associate Member shall be a student enrolled in a university, recommended by at least one professor who is a Regular Member and approved by the Board of Directors.
   • An Honorary Member shall be a domestic or international person of distinguished scholarship and character in a related academic field who has rendered meritorious service, and shall be conferred by resolution of the Board of Directors. Honorary Members shall be exempt from entrance fees and annual dues.
   • An Advisor shall be a person who has served as President or who has rendered outstanding contributions to the development of the Society, and shall be conferred by resolution of the Board of Directors.
   • An Institutional Member shall be a national or public institution or corporation related to turfgrass and groundcover plant science and approved by the Board of Directors.
   • A Special Member shall be an organization or company that supports the purpose of the Corporation and participates in its activities, and is approved by the Board of Directors.
2. Article 7 (Rights and Duties of Members) Members shall acquire the rights and obligations prescribed by these Articles of Incorporation upon payment of the prescribed membership dues.
3. Article 8 (Withdrawal and Expulsion of Members) The Corporation may establish necessary research groups and committees by resolution of the Board of Directors to carry out the activities set forth in Article 4.
   • A member who wishes to withdraw shall submit a written notice of withdrawal.
   • A member who damages the honor of the Corporation or acts contrary to the purpose of the Society may be expelled by resolution of the Board of Directors.
4. Article 9 (Suspension of Membership) A member who fails to pay membership dues for two or more years shall have his or her membership suspended. However, a member with unavoidable circumstances such as long-term overseas residence may, upon request, have his or her membership suspended for a certain period.
5. Article 10 (Reinstatement of Membership) A member whose membership has been suspended may be reinstated upon approval of the Board of Directors.

Chapter 4 Officers

1. Article 11 (Officers and Term of Office) ① The Corporation shall have the following officers:
   • One (1) President
   • No more than ten (10) Vice Presidents
   • No more than fifty (50) Standing Directors (including the President and Vice Presidents)
   • No more than two hundred (200) Directors
   • Two (2) Auditors
   • A number of Advisors
     • The term of office for officers shall be two (2) years, and officers may be reappointed; provided, however, that the President shall serve a single two-year term without reappointment.
     • An officer elected to fill a vacancy shall serve the remaining term of his or her predecessor.
     • Officers of the Corporation shall serve without compensation.
2. Article 12 (Duties of the President and Directors)
   • The President shall represent the Corporation and oversee all affairs of the Society.
   • The Vice Presidents shall assist the President, and in the event of the President’s absence or incapacity, the senior Vice President shall act on behalf of the President.
   • Standing Directors shall attend the Standing Board meetings, deliberate and decide on matters concerning the affairs of the Corporation, and handle matters delegated by the President.
   • Directors shall attend Board meetings, deliberate and decide on matters concerning the affairs of the Corporation, and handle matters delegated by the Standing Board or the President.
   • Auditors shall audit the execution of duties, report the results to the General Assembly, and may attend Standing Board and Board meetings to express their opinions.
   • Advisors shall attend meetings of the Executive Officers and Operating Board to provide advice on the operation of the Society and carry out resolutions of the General Assembly.
3. Article 13 (Election of Officers)
   • The President and Auditors shall be elected by the General Assembly upon nomination by the Board of Directors.
   • Vice Presidents and Standing Directors shall be nominated by the President, resolved by the Board of Directors, and approved by the General Assembly.
   • Three-fourths (3/4) of the Directors shall be elected by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Standing Board, and one-fourth (1/4) shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the heads of research groups.

Chapter 1 General Provisions

1. Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of these Rules is to prescribe matters necessary for the implementation and operation of the Articles of Incorporation of The Korean Society for Turfgrass Science, pursuant to Article 33 thereof.

Chapter 2 Membership and Dues

1. Article 2 (Membership Application) A person who wishes to become a Regular Member or Associate Member pursuant to Article 6 of the Articles of Incorporation shall complete the required information on the membership application form and submit it with a recommendation from at least one Regular Member, attaching (paying) the entrance fee and the first-year membership dues applicable to the corresponding membership category.
2. Article 3 (Dues) The entrance fees and annual dues for members and officers shall be as follows.
   • Entrance Fee
     • Regular Member: KRW 10,000
     • Associate Member: KRW 10,000
   • Annual Dues for Members
     • Regular Member: KRW 20,000
     • Associate Member: KRW 10,000
     • Institutional Member: KRW 300,000 or more
     • Special Member: KRW 400,000 or more
     • Supporting Member Dues: KRW 200,000 or more
     • Library Member: KRW 70,000
   • Annual Dues for Officers
     • President: KRW 1,000,000
     • Vice President: KRW 500,000 (academia, industry), KRW 300,000 (related/public sector)
     • Auditor: KRW 130,000
     • Standing Director and Director: KRW 150,000
     • Director: KRW 130,000
   • Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and Operating Rules
     • Amendments to the Operating Rules
       • Chapter 2, Article 3 Annual Dues for Officers
       • Chapter 6 Research Groups and Committees, Articles 1, 3, 4, and 5
       • Chapter 8 Accounting and Finance, Article 36
       • Supplementary Provisions
   • Lifetime Membership
     • A member who pays, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to ten (10) years of the annual dues for a Regular Member for the relevant year shall be exempt from dues for life.
   • The payment deadline for dues for all types of members shall be the end of October of the relevant year. If a Regular Member fails to pay by the end of June after being notified of payment, the Society shall suspend delivery of the Society journal.
   • Any increase in the entrance fee and annual dues shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
3. Article 4 (Change of Membership Status) A member who wishes to change status from Associate Member to Regular Member shall follow procedures equivalent to those for a new application; provided, however, that re-payment of the entrance fee shall not be required.

Chapter 3 Administration

1. Article 5 (Division of Administrative Duties) In order to carry out the administrative affairs of the Corporation, Directors in charge of Planning, General Affairs, Editorial Affairs, Academic Affairs, Technical Affairs, Finance, and Institutional Operations shall be appointed to assist the President and the heads of research groups in their respective areas.
2. Article 6 (Appointment of Directors in Charge) The fields of responsibility for Directors in charge shall be determined by the President and shall be subject to approval by the Standing Board.
3. Article 7 (Director in Charge of Planning) The Director in charge of Planning shall oversee the following affairs.
   • Matters related to the planning of the Society
   • Matters related to the formulation and coordination of business plans
   • Matters related to the operation of the Planning Committee
4. Article 8 (Director in Charge of General Affairs) The Director in charge of General Affairs shall oversee the following affairs.
   • Matters related to budget management and settlement of accounts
   • Matters related to the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, and the Standing Board
   • Matters related to membership management
   • Matters related to the operation of the General Affairs Committee
   • Other matters not belonging to other areas
5. Article 9 (Director in Charge of Finance) The Director in charge of Finance shall oversee the following affairs.
   • Matters related to finance
   • Cooperation matters related to budget management and settlement of accounts
   • Cooperation matters related to asset management
   • Matters related to the operation of the Finance Committee
6. Article 10 (Director in Charge of Technical Affairs) The Director in charge of Technical Affairs shall oversee the following affairs.
   • Matters related to technical development activities, R&D service projects, and technical consulting
   • Matters related to observation visits and inspections of advanced technologies
   • Matters related to the establishment of standards and specifications for green space development technologies
   • Matters related to the operation of the Technical Committee
7. Article 11 (Director in Charge of Operations) The Director in charge of Operations shall oversee the following affairs.
   • Matters related to publicity and external cooperation of the Society
   • Matters related to participation in and exchange with international organizations
   • Matters related to strengthening ties among industry, academia, research institutes, and government
   • Matters related to cooperation with the government, local governments, public organizations, and other institutions
   • Matters related to publicity and public awareness activities of the Society
   • Matters related to awards and scholarship programs
   • Matters related to the operation of the Operations Committee
8. Article 12 (Director in Charge of Institutional Affairs) The Director in charge of Institutional Affairs shall oversee the following affairs.
   • Matters related to the Articles of Incorporation, rules, regulations, and other laws and regulations
   • Matters related to permits and registrations with the Ministry of Environment
   • Tasks to respond to systems and institutions related to the Society arising from the enactment, amendment, or repeal of laws
   • Matters related to the operation of the Institutional Affairs Committee
9. Article 13 (Director in Charge of Academic Affairs) The Director in charge of Academic Affairs shall oversee the following affairs.
   • Matters related to academic research and academic service projects
   • Matters related to research presentations, seminars, and lectures
   • Matters related to hosting academic forums and attending international academic conferences
   • Matters related to translation of foreign books
   • Matters related to the operation of the Academic Committee
10. Article 14 (Editorial Director) The Editorial Director shall oversee the following affairs.
    • All matters related to editing and publishing the Society journal and other publications
    • Matters related to editing and publishing non-periodicals and research reports
    • Matters related to book publishing and publications
    • Matters related to the operation of the Editorial Committee
11. Article 15 (Secretariat) Matters concerning the organizational structure and duties of the Secretariat shall be separately determined by the Standing Board.

Chapter 4 Meetings

1. Article 16 (Standing Board Meeting) The Standing Board meeting shall be held regularly once every three (3) months; however, an extraordinary meeting may be convened when necessary for the performance of the Society’s affairs. A Standing Director who is absent may delegate attendance to an attending Standing Director or submit opinions in writing; in such cases, the absence shall be regarded as attendance. Heads of research groups may attend Standing Board meetings.
2. Article 17 (Board of Directors Meeting) The Board of Directors meeting shall be held regularly once every two (2) months; however, an extraordinary meeting may be convened when necessary for the performance of the Society’s affairs, and it may also be convened concurrently with a Standing Board meeting. A Director who is absent may delegate attendance to an attending Director or submit opinions in writing; in such cases, the absence shall be regarded as attendance.
3. Article 18 (Forum) A forum shall be convened by the President and the Standing Board when the Society deems social activities necessary, and shall be composed of distinguished members deemed necessary in light of the nature of the topic, selected from among all members. The President shall serve as chair, and the results of the forum shall, upon resolution of the Standing Board, determine activities or be reflected in the Society’s affairs.
4. Article 19 (Minutes) Minutes shall be prepared for all meetings, signed and sealed by attendees, and reported to the Standing Directors.

Chapter 5 Research Groups and Committees

1. Article 20 (Standing Research Groups and Committees) The Corporation shall establish the following research groups and committees.
   • Research Groups
     • Turfgrass Breeding Research Group
     • Turfgrass Production Technology Development Research Group
     • Turfgrass Diseases and Insect Pests Research Group
     • Weed Control and Management Research Group
     • Sports Turf Management Research Group
   • Committees
     • Planning Committee
     • General Affairs Committee
     • Academic Committee
     • Technical Committee
     • Editorial Committee
     • Finance Committee
     • Institutional Affairs Committee
     • Operations Committee
   • Branches
     • Central Branch: Chungcheong and Gangwon regions
     • Yeongnam Branch: Gyeongsang region
     • Honam Branch: Jeolla and Jeju regions
   • Special Committee
     • Asian Turfgrass Society
2. Article 21 (Standing Research Groups) Each research group shall conduct research for academic and technological development in its respective field. The chair of each research group shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the relevant research group, and multiple chairs shall be appointed, consisting of an academia representative and an industry representative. Members may join and participate in one (1) to three (3) research groups.
3. Article 22 (Planning Committee) The Director in charge of Planning shall serve as the chair of the Planning Committee, and the secretary and members shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the chair.
4. Article 23 (General Affairs Committee) The Director in charge of General Affairs shall serve as the chair of the General Affairs Committee, and the secretary and members shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the chair.
5. Article 24 (Academic Committee) The Director in charge of Academic Affairs shall serve as the chair of the Academic Committee, and the secretary and members shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the chair.
6. Article 25 (Technical Committee) The Director in charge of Technical Affairs shall serve as the chair of the Technical Committee, and the secretary and members shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the chair.
7. Article 26 (Editorial Committee) The Director in charge of Editorial Affairs shall serve as the chair of the Editorial Committee, and the secretary and members shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the chair.
8. Article 27 (Finance Committee) The Director in charge of Finance shall serve as the chair of the Finance Committee, and the secretary and members shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the chair.
9. Article 28 (Institutional Affairs Committee) The Director in charge of Institutional Affairs shall serve as the chair of the Institutional Affairs Committee, and the secretary and members shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the chair.
10. Article 29 (Operations Committee) The Director in charge of Operations shall serve as the chair of the Operations Committee, and the secretary and members shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the chair.
11. Article 30 (Ad Hoc Committees such as Society Award Review Committee) When necessary to carry out the Society’s affairs, an ad hoc committee, such as the Society Award Review Committee, may be established by resolution of the Standing Directors.
12. Article 31 (Committee Rules) Operating rules concerning the management of research groups and committees shall be separately determined by the Standing Board.
13. Article 32 (Establishment and Implementation of Business Plans for Research Groups and Committees) Research groups and committees shall submit a business plan at the beginning of each term and a results report at the end of the term to the Board of Directors.

Chapter 6 Organization

1. Article 33 (Secretariat)
   • The duties of the Secretariat shall be as follows.
     • Management of the official seal and administrative affairs of the corporation
     • Receipt, dispatch, and storage of documents
     • Identification of members, member communications, and collection of dues
     • Preparation for meetings of the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, and the Standing Board, and preparation and preservation of minutes
     • Asset management
     • Accounting affairs
     • Publication of the Society journal, membership directory, and service reports
     • Library management
     • Administrative affairs to promote international technical exchanges
     • Collection of manuscript materials for the journal and editing and proofreading work
     • Consultation services regarding academic and technical matters and member information
     • Administrative affairs related to industrial inspections
     • Administrative affairs related to hosting seminars and lectures
     • Other administrative affairs relating to academic and technical matters in general
   • The Secretariat shall keep the following documents on file.
     • Cashbook and file of deposit/withdrawal vouchers
     • Membership records, member list, and officer list
     • Library catalog register
     • Asset inventory register
     • Dues and accounting ledger
     • Minutes of the Standing Board, Board of Directors, and General Assembly
     • Document receipt and dispatch register
     • File of relevant laws and regulations
     • File relating to approval for establishment of an incorporated association, registration of periodicals, and business registration issued by the tax office
     • File relating to proposals/petitions
     • Work log

Chapter 8 Accounting and Finance

1. Article 34 (Management and Evaluation of Assets)
   • The assets of the Corporation shall be classified into basic assets and ordinary assets.
   • Assets resolved by the Standing Board shall be designated as basic assets, and all other assets shall be ordinary assets.
   • Disposal of basic assets shall require resolutions of the Standing Board and the Board of Directors, and approval by the General Assembly.
2. Article 35 (Accounting)
   • The accounting of the Corporation may be classified into general accounts and special accounts.
   • Any person in charge of accounting may not perform his or her duties without a financial guarantee, and shall be liable for compensation if he or she causes damage to the Corporation’s property due to intent or gross negligence.
3. Article 36 (Funds and Reserves)
   • Accounting related to funds and reserves shall be treated as special accounts, and the settlement of expenditures shall be reported to the General Assembly.
   • The management, expenditure, and all other processing of funds and reserves shall require a resolution of the Standing Directors.
4. Article 37 (Fiscal Year) The fiscal year of the Society shall be determined in accordance with the government fiscal year.

Supplementary Provisions

1. • Detailed matters necessary for the implementation of these Rules shall be prescribed in regulations, and the enactment and amendment of such regulations shall be determined by the Standing Board.
   • Matters not provided for in these Rules or matters concerning their application shall be determined by resolution of the Standing Board; provided, however, that for minor routine affairs, a delegation (final-approval) rule may be established and implemented.
   • (Effective Date) These Rules shall enter into force on March 14, 2010, the date they were approved and resolved by the Board of Directors.

1. Article 1 These guidelines shall be used as guidance to establish the activities of the research groups installed pursuant to Article 20 of the Operating Rules of The Korean Society for Turfgrass Science and to ensure operational efficiency.
2. Article 2 The basic policy of research group activities is to enhance members’ understanding of relevant technologies through small-group activities within the Society, and to develop such technologies through discussions, presentations, field visits, and joint research.
3. Article 3 The Society shall establish and operate the following research groups.
   • Turfgrass Breeding Research Group
   • Turfgrass Production Technology Development Research Group
   • Turfgrass Diseases and Insect Pests Research Group
   • Weed Control and Management Research Group
   • Sports Turf Management Research Group
4. Article 4 Each research group may appoint a chair as part of its basic organization as follows, and shall operate according to the needs of the research group.
   • Among the basic organization of a research group, the research group chair shall be appointed by the President upon nomination by the research group.
   • The term of office of the research group chair shall be two (2) years, and may be renewed.
   • The research group shall nominate a candidate for research group chair to the President by no later than before the General Assembly of the year in which the term expires.
   • The candidate for research group chair shall be elected at a meeting attended by a majority of incumbent members (including those represented by proxy) belonging to the research group.
5. Article 5 Members of a research group shall be organized in accordance with the following principles.
   • Only members of The Korean Society for Turfgrass Science may apply.
   • A member may join up to two (2) research groups, and if a member wishes to change research groups, he or she shall submit the membership application documents.
6. Article 6 Research group expenses shall be financed and settled as follows.
   • Operation with a fixed amount of subsidy from the Society
   • Funding through research group events (e.g., collection of participation fees)
   • The research group shall submit supporting documents for all expenses incurred to the Society, and the Society shall support settlement of accounts accordingly.
7. Article 7 Research group activities shall be operated as follows.
   • The research group may conduct discussions, seminars, academic presentations, and joint research among its members, and at the beginning of each year/term shall establish an annual business plan and, after coordination with the Society, finalize and implement it./li>
   • When a research group conducts any type of presentation event, it shall ensure that it does not conflict with the Society’s business plan, and shall implement it only after prior coordination with the Director in charge of Academic Affairs at least three (3) months in advance.
8. Article 8 Miscellaneous
   • With respect to matters not included in these guidelines, other matters necessary for the operation of research groups may be implemented in accordance with the Society’s operating regulations or with the consent of the Board of Directors.

1. Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of these Regulations is to prescribe matters concerning awards in order to encourage academic and technical research related to turfgrass and groundcover plant science pursuant to Article 23 of the Operating Rules.
2. Article 2 (Scope of Application) Matters concerning awards conferred by the Society shall be governed by these Regulations, except where otherwise specifically provided in other regulations.
3. Article 3 (Categories of Awards) The awards of the Society shall consist of the following five (5) categories.
   • Academic Award
   • Meritorious Service Award
   • Best Paper Award
   • Oral Presentation Award
   • Poster Presentation Award
4. Article 4 (Academic Award) The Academic Award shall be conferred upon a member of the Society who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of academic knowledge by publishing distinguished papers related to turfgrass and groundcover plant science.
5. Article 5 (Meritorious Service Award) The Meritorious Service Award shall be conferred upon a member who has been engaged with the Society for at least five (5) years, possesses both scholarship and integrity, and has made remarkable contributions to the development of turfgrass and groundcover plant science and related industries.
6. Article 6 (Best Paper Award) The Best Paper Award shall be conferred upon the author of a paper published in the Society’s journal, Weed & Turfgrass Science, by a member who has been engaged with the Society for at least three (3) years, and which is recognized as having the greatest academic or industrial impact.
7. Article 7 (Oral Presentation Award) The Oral Presentation Award shall be conferred upon a member of the Society who demonstrates outstanding oral presentation skills with excellent content at an academic conference hosted by the Society.
8. Article 8 (Poster Presentation Award) The Poster Presentation Award shall be conferred upon a member of the Society who demonstrates outstanding poster presentation skills with excellent content at an academic conference hosted by the Society.
9. Article 9 (Prohibition of Duplicate Awards) The Academic Award and the Meritorious Service Award shall not be conferred repeatedly for the same academic or technical achievement or contribution.
10. Article 10 (Composition of Review Committee) A review committee shall be established for each award category to examine matters concerning awards. For the Meritorious Service Award and the Academic Award, the President of the Society shall serve as Chair of the Review Committee, and the Chair of the Academic Committee, the Chair of the Editorial Committee, the Director of General Affairs, and the Secretary General shall serve as members. For the Best Paper Award, Oral Presentation Award, and Poster Presentation Award, the Chair of the Editorial Committee shall serve as Chair of the Review Committee, and three (3) Editorial Committee members designated by the Chair shall serve as members.
11. Article 11 (Nominees)
    • Candidates for the awards under Article 3 may be nominated by at least two (2) Directors or at least ten (10) Regular Members of the Society, or may be recommended by the Review Committee.
    • When making such a nomination, documents including the nominee’s research or technical achievements, a summary of contributions, and a statement of reasons for recommendation shall be submitted.
    • The Review Committee entrusted with the examination pursuant to the preceding paragraph shall report the results of its review to the Board of Directors without delay.
12. Article 12 (Decision of Awardees) With respect to nominees under Article 11, the President shall convene a meeting of the Board of Directors, and the awardees shall be determined by the attendance of a majority of Directors and the approval of a majority of those present.
13. Article 13 (Review and Award Benefits) For reviews and awardees under Articles 10 through 12, allowances, certificates, or plaques may be granted within the limits of the approved budget upon resolution of the Standing Board.

Supplementary Provision

1. These Regulations shall enter into force on February 16, 2017.