Bylaws
- Publish Date：2026-05-18
- Update Date：2026-05-18
- Units：Institute of Information Management
Bylaws of the Alumni Association of the Institute of Information Management, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Article 1: General Provisions
The official name of this organization shall be the "Alumni Association of the Institute of Information Management, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University" (hereinafter referred to as the "Association"). It may also be abbreviated as the "NYCU IIM Alumni Association."
The purpose of the Association is to foster connections and friendships among graduates, establish mechanisms for mutually beneficial growth, enrich the career and social lives of its members, and support the development of the Institute.
The purpose of the Association is to foster connections and friendships among graduates, establish mechanisms for mutually beneficial growth, enrich the career and social lives of its members, and support the development of the Institute.
Article 2: Affairs and Activities
The missions and operational activities of the Association include:
- Facilitating communication among alumni and members, and promoting exchanges with the Institute;
- Collecting and organizing alumni contact information;
- Providing members with information regarding employment, further education, and industry trends;
- Coordinating with the Institute's activities to manage member communications and networking events;
- Raising funds to assist the Institute in promoting its affairs, providing scholarships, or supporting other institutional needs;
- Advancing the exchange of professional information among members.
In addition, to facilitate the development of the Association, other routine tasks include:
- Administrative and operational activities required for the functioning of the Association;
- Regular and ad-hoc meetings and reports on association affairs;
- Preparation, execution, and review of various activities of the Association;
- Fundraising operations;
- Other matters related to the operation of association affairs.
- A General Assembly shall be held annually on Chiao Tung University Day to present progress reports and vote on important matters. Every two years, the General Assembly held on Chiao Tung University Day shall conduct the election for the new President.
The operational and fiscal year of the Association shall run from July 1 of the current year to June 30 of the following year.
Article 3: Organization
The General Assembly shall be the highest authority of the Association. The operational team shall consist of one President, several Vice Presidents, and one Secretary-General.
To be nominated for President, a candidate must be an alumnus/alumna of the Institute. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes at the General Assembly shall be elected. The term of office for the President shall be two years. The President may not be re-elected for a consecutive term, nor run again in non-consecutive future terms.
In the event of a vacancy in the presidency, the Vice Presidents shall elect one from among themselves to serve as the Acting President.
The President may appoint an unlimited number of Vice Presidents to assist with association affairs.
The Secretary-General shall be nominated by the Director of the Institute and appointed with the consent of the President, with no term limits. In addition to assisting the President in promoting association affairs and coordinating alumni matters with the Institute, the Secretary-General shall be responsible for managing the Association's funds and controlling budget execution.
The financial sources of the Association include initiation fees, annual membership dues, donations from members or external entities, business revenues, commissioned income, fund endowments, and interests accrued therefrom.
To be nominated for President, a candidate must be an alumnus/alumna of the Institute. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes at the General Assembly shall be elected. The term of office for the President shall be two years. The President may not be re-elected for a consecutive term, nor run again in non-consecutive future terms.
In the event of a vacancy in the presidency, the Vice Presidents shall elect one from among themselves to serve as the Acting President.
The President may appoint an unlimited number of Vice Presidents to assist with association affairs.
The Secretary-General shall be nominated by the Director of the Institute and appointed with the consent of the President, with no term limits. In addition to assisting the President in promoting association affairs and coordinating alumni matters with the Institute, the Secretary-General shall be responsible for managing the Association's funds and controlling budget execution.
The financial sources of the Association include initiation fees, annual membership dues, donations from members or external entities, business revenues, commissioned income, fund endowments, and interests accrued therefrom.
Article 4: Membership and Dues
Membership of the Association is classified into five categories: (1) Individual Members, (2) Student Members, (3) Corporate/Group Members, (4) Sponsoring Members, and (5) Honorary Members. With the exception of Honorary Members, all applicants must (i) complete a membership application form, (ii) pay membership dues according to their membership type, and (iii) obtain approval from the President and the Secretary-General to officially become a member of the Association.
The annual calculation for membership status and dues runs from July 1 of each year to June 30 of the following year. For the initial year of enrollment, if the duration is less than a full year, the dues shall still be charged as a full year, and the membership status shall be limited to that specific year. Members may withdraw from the Association by submitting a written statement stating the reasons.
All members may participate in the General Assembly, but only Individual Members with valid membership status for the current year shall hold voting rights.
The annual calculation for membership status and dues runs from July 1 of each year to June 30 of the following year. For the initial year of enrollment, if the duration is less than a full year, the dues shall still be charged as a full year, and the membership status shall be limited to that specific year. Members may withdraw from the Association by submitting a written statement stating the reasons.
All members may participate in the General Assembly, but only Individual Members with valid membership status for the current year shall hold voting rights.
- Individual Members: Anyone who has studied or been employed at the Institute of Information Management, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, or who has been or is currently advised by a full-time faculty member of the Institute despite being from another department. The initiation fee for Individual Members is NT$1,000, payable upon enrollment; the annual membership fee is NT$1,000, payable every year.
- Student Members: Anyone who is currently enrolled at the Institute of Information Management, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University at the time of application. The initiation fee for Student Members is NT$1,000, payable upon enrollment; annual membership fees are waived during their period of study. Upon graduation, if a student member wishes to maintain membership status, they shall pay the annual membership fee in accordance with the standard for Individual Members starting from the first operational year following graduation.
- Corporate/Group Members: Any institution or organization that aligns with the purpose of the Association may apply for corporate membership. A Corporate Member shall appoint one representative to exercise membership rights. The initiation fee for Corporate Members is NT$10,000, payable upon enrollment; the annual membership fee is NT$10,000, payable every year.
- Sponsoring Members: Any individual or organization that aligns with the purpose of the Association and contributes funds or resources may complete an application form to become a Sponsoring Member for the current year.
- Honorary Members: Individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Institute or the Association may become Honorary Members upon recommendation by the Institute or at least two members of the Association, subject to approval by a majority vote of those present at the General Assembly. Honorary membership is valid for life, unless removed by a resolution of the General Assembly.
Article 5: Miscellaneous
- The election of the first President shall be managed by the Alumni Association Preparatory Committee, and all alumni present on that day shall hold voting rights.
- Any amendment to these Bylaws must be jointly proposed by the President or at least twenty Individual Members, and must be approved by a two-thirds majority vote of the voting members present at the General Assembly to be adopted.
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