(revised 28 May 2000)

A1. Creation, Amendment, Deletion. Rules and regulations may be created, deleted or modified by majority vote of the Board of Directors (10 July 1989).

A2. Revision. The policy, rules and regulations contained herein shall be revised by the Secretary after each meeting of the Board of Directors and forwarded, with the revised Bylaws, to each member of the Board (10 July 1989).

B1. Dues for the different categories of membership will be as follows:

Individual Member $50

Student Member $40

Corporate Member $85

Sustaining Member $220

Senior Member $40

Honourary Member no dues (June 1996)

B2. Payment. Dues for membership shall be payable on the anniversary of the member's joining the Association (10 June 1991).

C1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Association shall be from 1 January to 31 December.

C2. Duties of the Treasurer.

C3. Budget.

C4. Signatories. Signatories on Association accounts and other negotiable instruments are the Treasurer, Association Manager, the President, and the President-Elect. On the Operating Account, the Association Manager has single signing authority on budgeted line items up to $3000; above that amount, two signatures are required. On the Meeting Account, the Association Manager has single signing authority on budgeted line items up to $1500; above that amount, two signatures are required. Any two of the signatories can access AAC funds if required. From time to time additional signatories on Meeting Accounts may be appointed by the board by resolution (10 Dec. 1994).

C5. Unbudgeted Items. Proposed expenditures that are not listed as line items in the budget must have the prior approval of the Treasurer and the President. Items in excess of $1000. must have the approval of the Board (10 June 1991).

C6. Reimbursement of Expenses. Claims for reimbursement for all approved budgetary and non-budgetary expenses must be submitted within 60 days of the invoice date. Original invoices must accompany such claims. The Association will not pay claimants if they fail to adhere to these guidelines.

C7. Accounts. The operating and awards accounts are official Association accounts. The financial records for both accounts shall be maintained at the Association Office (15 January 2000).

C8. Financial Records. The Cash Method of accounting will be used for financial reporting (31 May 1994).

C9. Budget Overexpenditures. Expenditures in excess of the amounts allocated in Board approved budget items are not permitted without the express written consent of the President and the Treasurer.

C10. Account Investment. Balances in excess of $10,000 in the Operating Account shall be placed in term deposits, investment certificates, or some such intrument upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee.

C11. Association Investments. Any investment withdrawal or transfer of Association investments to Association Accounts requires two signatories as provided in Policy C4.

D1. Rights of Delegates from Affiliated Societies. Delegates from affiliated societies may be appointed to chair or serve as members of committees of the Association, and shall be entitled to introduce or second motions and participate in discussions of pending motions at meetings of the Board of Directors of the Association. Delegates do not have voting rights and shall not be eligible to cast a vote on any issue of business of the Association.

D2. Dual Role by Delegates. No individual who occupies one of the elected positions on the Board of Directors shall, during his term of office, simultaneously serve as or be considered as the delegate of an affiliated organization.

D3. Responsibility for Expenses. Expenses incurred by Delegates from affiliated societies attending Association Board meetings or participating in Association functions shall be the responsibility of the affiliated organization of which the delegate is a member.

D4. Fee. The annual fee for affiliation shall be $50 (1 May 1987).

D5. Publication Exchange. Two copies of the Bulletin and other publications and notices shall be sent to the Affiliate's Home Office or designated address. This shall not include the Northern Aquaculture magazine (1 May 1987).

E1. Agreement. The conditions and terms of association with the World Aquaculture Society are outlined in Appendix 5. The conditions may be changed or terminated subject to proper written notification as detailed in the Appendix.

F1. Meetings. The Board of Directors shall meet at least twice during the annual meeting of the Association; once before and once after the Annual General Meeting of the Association. In addition, the Board of Directors should meet approximately mid-way between Annual General Meetings at a time and place and manner to be set by the President.

F2. Minutes. Approved minutes of the AAC Board of Directors are available to members of the Board, the Standing Committee Chairman and to the Association Manager (8 Sep 1988).

F3. Motions. All motions that affect the bylaws or policies, rules and regulations will be referred to the Rules Committee for review prior to final approval (8 Dec 1990).

F4. Minutes. The Secretary shall prepare and distribute the minutes of Board and Annual General Meetings within thirty (30) days of the meeting. A complete set of minutes including all attachments shall be sent to the Association Office for archiving (10 June 1991).

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G1. New Members. Persons registering as a nonmember at the annual meeting of the Aquaculture Association of Canada shall automatically become a member of the Aquaculture Association of Canada (Individual or Student), unless specifically declined by that person. The value of the membership fees shall then be transferred from the registration dues of the meeting account to membership dues of the operating account.

G2. Liability Insurance. When deemed necessary, general liability insurance will be purchased for the annual meeting of the association. (15 January 1999).

G3. Meeting Revenues. All meeting revenues collected on site will be turned over to the Association Manager or the Treasurer or designate each day of the conference. (15 January 1999).

H1. Approval of Nominations. At the midyear meeting of the Board the Chairman of the Election Committee shall provide for Board consideration a slate of nominees equal to no less than 50% more than the required number of candidates to fill the elected positions on the Board of Directors (modified 15 January 1999).

H2. Eligibility to Serve. No person shall be approved as a nominee for elected office in the Association unless they are a member a good standing and until they have agreed to run for office if approved as a candidate and to serve if elected. Past-presidents are not eligible for nomination and re-election to the Board for a period of two years following the end of their term as past-president (modified 5 December 1992). AAC will make every effort to have student representation on the ballot. (15 January 1999).

H3. Notification. The Election Committee chairman will notify each candidate of the results of the balloting at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting. Successful candidates shall be invited to attend and observe the annual Board of Directors meeting (10 June 1991).

H4. Nominating and Electing Officers. The election policy detailed in Appendix 1 will be used for nominating and electing officers (President Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) (24 August 1993).

H5. Reporting Results. The Secretary shall report the results of the balloting at the Annual General Business Meeting and upon a motion arrange for disposal of the ballots.

H6. Replacing Vacant Director Positions. In filling a Director’s vacancy, the Board of Director’s shall first ascertain whether a candidate who was unsuccessful in being elected to the Board by the general membership is willing to fill the vacancy starting with the candidate who trailed the last elected Board Member for votes at the most recent election. (7 June 1995).

H7. Ties in Elections for Directors. From time to time a tie may occur during a general election for directors of the board. In the event of a tie for the last director's position on the board, ballots will continue to be opened on a daily basis, up to seven (7) calendar days after the deadline for receipt of ballots, until such time as the tie is broken. Such ballots will be dated and the results recorded with respect only to the last vacant director's position. Directors declared as elected by the deadline date for receipt of ballots, and not subject to a tie for the last vacant position on the board, will remain elected and no further changes in the ballot results will be recorded.

I1. Sale of Membership List. The AAC membership list is available for sale to all legitimate users for not less than $250. or equivalent service. Names of individual members will be excluded if they so request (28 April 1987; revised 8 Dec 1990).

J1. Bulletin Exchange. One gratis copy of the Bulletin and any other Association publications shall be sent to the Home Office and President of the World Aquaculture Society (1 May 87; modified 31 May 1994)

J2. Subscription. An annual subscription that provides one copy of the Bulletin shall be available. The annual fee for this subscription shall be $40. Individual copies are available for $12 (modified 31 May 1992).

J3. AAC Business Section in the Bulletin. Regular issues of the Bulletin (excluding Proceedings) will contain an "AAC Business" section. This section will be printed in both official languages and will not exceed four (4) printed pages. People responsible for each subsection include: 1) News from the Board - Secretary, 2) News from the Association Office - Manager, 3) Student Affairs - Chair of Student Affairs Committee, and 4) President's Message - President. Each subsection will be limited to one (1) printed page of the Bulletin (including both languages). Other pertinent information will be added as space permits. Each person with an area of responsibility will submit his/her subsection, in both languages, no later than two (2) months before publication date. Submission will be to the Editor-in-Chief of AAC publications whose responsibility will be to collate, edit, and format all subsections prior to submitting them to the Managing Editor of the Bulletin for printing (24 August 1993).

J4. Language of Publication. Information on business or administrative matters of the AAC shall be published in the Bulletin in both French and English. Contributed articles and material of scientific, technical and general interest may be published in the language of submission (28 April 1987). The cover of the Bulletin will be printed in the two official languages of Canada (15 January 1999).

J5. Number of Issues. The Bulletin will be issued four times a year, in the months of March, June, September and December. The Proceeding shall be one of these four issues (28 April 1987).

J6. Proceedings. The cost of publishing and mailing the Proceedings shall be incorporated into the budget for each annual meeting of the Association. The Proceedings will be mailed to each full and student registrant at the annual meeting as well as all paid members of the Association (6 Oct 1986; modified 10 June 1991).

J7. Guest Editors. Most of the regular issues of the Bulletin will be produced with the assistance of volunteer guest editors responsible for the acquisition and editing of the technical articles (detailed guidelines provided in Appendix 2).

J8. Editorial Guidelines. Editorial guidelines for the AAC Bulletin will be held in repository at the Association Office and a copy will be distributed to editors of each issue of the Bulletin (23 August 1993) .

J9. Commercial Publications. The AAC maintains a non-partisan policy towards commercial publications. Commercial publications may be offered separate from membership dues and a check off system on membership forms will be employed for subscriptions to such publications. (15 January 1999).

K1. Authority. Under the authority of Bylaw Two (Article 6), certain travel expenses may be defrayed when authorized by the President with the concurrence of the Treasurer. Three categories of travel qualify for reimbursement:

K2. Categories of Expense. Reimbursement for travel expenses may be made for any or all of the following four types of expense:

4. Registration fees (10 July 1988)

K3. Conditions. The following conditions shall apply:

K4. Guidelines. In general it is not be the policy of AAC to provide comprehensive travel reimbursement to Officers and Directors attending annual or mid-year meetings of the Board. In establishing priority according to the criteria listed above, the President may elect to defray only transportation, only lodging, only meals, or any combination thereof as may be required to ensure that key people are available for the conduct of Association affairs and that total expenditures for travel remain within budget (10 July 1988)

K5. Requirements. The requirements for making claims and obtaining reimbursement of the above categories of travel expense are as follows:

K6. Responsible Officer. The Treasurer is responsible for approving the payment of travel claims. The Treasurer shall ensure that claims made are consistent with these regulations, that amounts charged are those authorized, and that all expenses claimed are directly related to business conducted on behalf of the Aquaculture Association of Canada (10 July 1989)

K7. Submission of Travel Claims. Approved travel claims (with President's authorization) must be submitted no later than 60 days from the last day of official travel status for Association business. The Association will not pay claimants should these guidelines not be followed (10 June 1991).

L1. Best Paper Awards. Awards are given to the best student poster and oral presentation at the annual meeting. The amount of each award is $250. At least three student papers, by different senior authors, are required in a category or there will be no award. To be eligible for an award, students must be registered at a recognized institution of higher learning, must present the paper themselves and must be the senior author (modified 31 May 1994).

L2. Distributing Award Criteria. Criteria for judging awards (Appendix 3) will sent prior to the meeting to all students on the program (6 Oct 1986; modified 10 June 1991).

L3. Student Travel Awards. Awards may be given to students presenting papers at the annual meeting to help defray travel expenses of attending the meeting. The awards shall be known as the AAC Student Travel Awards. In evaluating award requests, first priority for awards will be given to student members of the Association. The guidelines and criteria for travel awards are given in Appendix 4, and are subject to the provisions of policy M2 (31 May 1994).

L4. Honourary Lifetime Achievement Awards. The Board of Directors from time to time may elect and recognize individuals to receive an Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award for significant contributions to Canadian aquaculture or the Association. Awardees will be invited to the Annual Meeting where they will be presented with a plaque and invited to give a special presentation. A list of all Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award recipients will be recorded in the Appendices of the Policies, Rules and Regulations and in the Bulletin. Guidelines for administering the award are given in Appendix 6.

L5. Research Award of Excellence. The Board of Directors from time to time will elect and recognize individuals for their outstanding research contribution in the area of aquaculture. Awardees will be invited to the Annual Meeting where they will be presented with a medal and be invited to give a special presentation. A list of all Research Award of Excellence recipients will be recorded in Appendices of the Policies, Rules and Regulations and in the Bulletin. Guidelines for administering the award are given in Appendix 7.

M1. Donations. Donations of less than $500. to the student award fund be allocated for student travel to the annual meeting (10 July 1989).

M2. Student Travel Awards. Money from the Fund will be used to defray the travel expenses of students attending the annual meeting to present a paper. The Awards Committee shall be responsible for the allocation of the funds according to established criteria (Appendix 4). All reasonable care should be taken to ensure a minimum reserve of $10,000 in the Fund (26 October 1999).

Most of the issues of the AAC Bulletin are produced with the assistance of guest editors who are responsible for the acquisition and editing of the technical articles. Guest editors are volunteers selected by the Board on the recommendation of the publications Committee. As guest editors have often not been involved previously in the production of the Bulletin, the following guidelines describe the duties of the guest editors and the managing editor. The guidelines will be provided to each guest editor so that they will be aware of their responsibilities.

The Publication Committee is responsible for ALL AAC publications. The committee appoints guest editors and recommends topics for each issue. Final decisions on the Bulletin are made by the Board of Directors. The Publications Committee is charged with developing publication budgets and ensuring publications come in on budget, ensuring that topics for Bulletins are selected and guest editors are appointed at least six months prior to the submission date, developing policy relating to publications, ensuring translations are done if required by the policies, developing new publications when required, reviewing contracts when contract editors are used, assessing proposals for new AAC publications, ensuring each Bulletin issue contains a section of AAC News including a message from the President, seeking funding when required, ensuring the space allocated in World Aquaculture is used and that material reaches the WAS editor by the deadline.

Appointed by the President, this person is responsible for the coordination of all AAC publications.This appointment will only be made when there is a requirement for coordination between several publications and editors.

Responsible for the production of the AAC Bulletin. Works closely with the Publication Committee and guest editors to ensure publications are produced on budget and on time.

Selected by the Board on the recommendation of the Publications Committee. In most cases, each issue of the Bulletin will normally have a different guest Editor. Guest editors agree to follow the editorial guidelines, meet submission deadlines and respect page limits. Failure to comply with these guidelines will only delay production of the Bulletin, and the editor could be removed by the Publications Committee.

1) Solicits manuscripts from authors on the agreed upon topic. Requests photograph of author(s) at time of manuscript submission.

2) Reviews and edits manuscripts for style, format, content, grammar.

3) Seeks and receives approval from authors on any editorial changes that have been made on their manuscripts.

4) Ensures material submitted to the Bulletin is original and not previously published. Obtains copyright releases for figures and photographs when required.

5) Ensures that each photograph is accompanied by a description and the name of the photographer; ensures that figures are of publishable quality.

6) Proofs camera ready version of the Bulletin if requested.

7) Writes a brief editorial (on any subject) or introduction (1 Bulletin page) on the particular topic of the Bulletin issue.

8) Ensures that materials submitted are final and need not further revision by the author (the Managing Editor will not accept changes to manuscripts after submission).

9) Handles requests from Managing Editor to deal with problems that arise (such as authors who do not return proofs, missing figures, author complaints, etc).

10) Ensures all material for the issue is submitted to the Managing Editor by the deadline (8 weeks prior to publication date, i.e., 1 February, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October).

The guest editor is responsible only for the technical articles, all other sections are handled by the Managing Editor and the Publications Committee.

Final manuscripts and camera ready figures must be submitted in WorPerfect or ASCII format to the Managing Editor, no later than 60 calendar days before the anticipated date of publication. This is to ensure the orderly and timely production of the camera ready copy. WordPerfect manuscripts may be submitted without text codes. Please note that in order to meet the above deadline you will probably need to start soliciting manuscripts at least 4 months before the anticipated publication date.

For financial reasons, the AAC has a strict policy concerning the total number of printed pages it can accommodate in a regular issue of the Bulletin; this number is 40 printed pages. More pages can be printed but only upon written confirmation of additional financial resources and the mutual agreement of the proponents, and the Publications and Finance Committees. In addition to the articles for which the Editor is responsible, there are page requirements for masthead, advertising, Association news, and various other departments, usually totalling 8-10 pages. Thus, the Editor is limited to a maximum of 30-32 printed pages. The length of each article in an issue of the Bulletin is up to the Editor to decide. As a general rule, 4-6 articles can normally be accommodated in the 30-32 page limit.

The AAC vice-president chairs the Awards Committee. As such, he or his designate is responsible for the administration and implementation of all student awards.

The AAC policy on student awards is that: 1) two awards will be given at each meeting; one for oral presentations and one for poster presentations; 2) the paper may be given in either English or French; 3) papers will not be judged unless there are at three least student papers in a category (oral or poster); 4) a minimum of three judges, proficient in the language of presentation, will evaluate each paper; 5) students being considered for awards must be registered at a recognized institution of higher learning, must present the paper at the meeting, and must be the first author if the paper is multi-authored; 6) each award is $250. cash; and 7) student papers will be interspersed in the regular program. Acknowledgement and photographs of the awardees will be printed in the proceedings issue of the AAC Bulletin.

Three criteria are used for judging each oral paper:

1) 50% scientific merit (experimental design, interpretation, techniques)

2) 40% presentation (verbal clarity, visual aids, organization, response to questions)

3) 10% abstract (objectives, results and experimental design stated; clarity and concision).

The same categories apply to posters except that "overall design and written presentation" are substituted for "verbal clarity" under the presentation criteria.

The AAC vice-president chairs the Awards Committee. As such, he or his designate is responsible for the administration and implementation of all student awards.

The Student Endowment Fund is intended to be sefl-sustaining. As such, every effort should be made to augment the principal in the fund on an annual basis until such time as deemed sufficient by the Board of Directors.

1) Funds in excess of $10,000 in the Student Endowment Fund may be used to defray travel expenses of students presenting papers at the annual meeting. This amount will vary annually depending on fundraising efforts of the previous year. (26 October 1999)

2) The maximum individual award is $400.

3) Potential awardees will be notified of the availability of travel money at least 2 months prior to the abstract deadline. Application forms for Student Travel Awards will be distributed with meeting promotional materials.

4) Applications are reviewed and the determination of the awards and amounts is by consensus of the committee. Successful applicants are advised at least one month prior to the meeting.

1) Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for an award:

- be registered at a recognized institution of higher learning.

- present a paper (oral or poster) at the annual meeting.

- be the first author of of multi-authored papers.

- demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

- submit an application for funding.

2) Applications for AAC Student Travel Awards will include the following information:

- copy of the abstract

- one page CV outlining relevant academic accomplishments (e.g., honors, publications, etc.)

- request for financial assistance listing the purpose and amounts sought, and what other sources of funding are available. A letter of support from the supervisor can be used in lieu of these.

Failure to provide the above information, in part or whole, is sufficient reason to reject an application for an award.

3) Items eligible for support are: travel, accomodations, and registration.Support for meals will not be provided, unless requested for specific functions e.g., banquet, and agreed upon by the committee.

1) Awards will be based on merit as judged by the quality of the abstract and a demonstrated need for funding.

2) The CV will be used only when a consensus can not be reached by the Committee.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN:

THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY

AND

THE AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

JANUARY 1994

(Signed original at Association Office)

TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT

1) Exchanges - The AAC will provide two free subscriptions of the Bulletin and of Northern Aquaculture to persons designated by the WAS to receive them. Normally, these will be sent to the President and Home Office Manager. A reciprocal exchange of World Aquaculture Magazine and the Journal of the WAS will be in effect.

2) Bulk Subscription to World Aquaculture Magazine - The AAC agrees to buy bulk subscriptions to WA magazine for each of its members at the rate of $10 US per magazine year (4 issues), plus direct mailing costs. The AAC Association Office will provide mailing labels no less than one (1) month prior to the anticipated date of mailing. Mailing of the magazine will be the responsibility of the WAS. WAS will invoice AAC $2.50 US per issue plus postage for each mailing label sent, but not before the magazine has been posted. In return for the bulk annual subscription rate for the magazine of $10 US, the AAC agrees to supply three (3) feature articles (2000-3000 words) each year to the editor of the WA magazine. The chairman of the AAC Publications Committee will be responsible for ensuring the editorial guidelines are followed and deadlines are met.

3) Space allocation in WA Magazine - The WAS will provide free of charge one-half (1/2) page per issue of the magazine for AAC affairs. In turn, the AAC will provide WAS with one (1) free page per issue in the Bulletin. The space may be used by either Association as it sees fit, and may include: advertising and/or promotion of annual meetings, notes from President, news from the Board, opinions from Association members, and so on. The material for inclusion is subject to editorial guidelines and submission deadlines of the respective publications of each association.

4) Other WAS publications - AAC members may purchase WAS sponsored publications other than WA magazine at the preferred rates enjoyed by WAS members. A reciprocal agreement is in effect for WAS members for the purchase or subscription to ANY AAC publications.

1) Consideration in Timing - Due consideration will be given by each association to the timing of their Annual Meetings so that there are no obvious conflicts. Normally, this will not pose a problem when the meetings are on different continents, but some consideration should be given when meetings are planned in North America. Further, if WAS wishes to hold meetings in Canada the AAC will be given the first option of co-sponsoring a joint meeting before WAS decides on the location. The advantages of this are obvious and need not be iterated here.

2) Booth Space - The AAC will provide WAS with one free booth space at its Annual Meetings, the purpose of which will be to allow WAS to promote its interests and solicit members. The WAS will provide the same benefit to AAC at its Annual Meeting. In the event that representatives of the individual Associations can not staff the booths, the President of that Association will notify the President of the other Association no less than two (2) months before the meeting so that alternate arrangements for the booth allocation can be made.

3) Registration - The WAS will allow AAC members to register for WAS conferences at the WAS members rate. The same benefit is applicable to WAS members attending AAC meetings.

1) Publication inserts - Each Association will allow the other to include two (2) promotional inserts to regular publication mailings on an annual basis. This may include a flyer for promoting annual meetings, publications, etc. The association promoting the material will be responsible for delivering ready material to the respective society in a format suitable for mailing/inclusion as an insert, but the receiving society will be responsible for mailing charges. If camera-ready copy is sent, the respective association will be billed for copying and paper charges.

2) General promotions - Other promotional mailings (i.e., not done through association publications) will be done, as requested, at no charge - except for out-of-pocket expenses such as postage and envelopes (if required). This courtesy applies to both associations.

1) Membership listing - Each Association will provide annually a mailing list (hard copy and diskette) of its members at no charge to the other Association. The purpose of this is so that the individual Association can send promotional material to members of the other Association, if so desired. If mailing labels of the current membership list are requested for promotion of meetings or publications, these will be provided at no charge to the association requesting the information. No charges will be levied by either association for labor associated with mailing promotional materials.

The terms of this agreement are in effect as of the time of signature. No part shall be changed without mutual consent in writing. Notice of intention of change is required in writing at least three (3) months before the proposed change so that each Association can make the appropriate notifications to their Board.

Neither society will change policies or create same that will affect the others's financial matters, either directly or indirectly, without proper notification of same and sufficient time to consider. The notification will be in writing from the President and will be submitted no less than three (3) months before a Board meeting of the receiving association.

_________________________________ ____________________________

WAS President date Witness date

_________________________________ ____________________________

AAC President date Witness date

The Board of Directors can annually recognize individuals for their outstanding contribution to the Association and to the aquaculture sector in Canada. Awardees will be invited to the Annual Meeting where they will be presented with a plaque and be invited to give a special presentation. A list of all Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award recipients will be recorded in the Appendices and in the Bulletin.

Any former or current individual AAC member engaged in aquaculture-related activities in Canada will be eligible to receive the Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award will recognize an individual who best exemplifies the aims and objectives of the Association.

The criteria for evaluating Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award nominees are intended to be inclusive. That is, people from all sectors of Canadian aquaculture should all be equally considered as potential nominees.

The recipient of the Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award will receive a plaque.

A sub-committee of the Awards Committee will be established annually to evaluate nominations and recommend a recipient. The Past-President will serve on the Awards Committee, will chair the sub-committee and be given the responsibility for co-ordinating this award.

The Awards Committee will annually seek nominations for the Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations will be sought from the AAC membership. Call for nominees will be announced in the Bulletin and at the Annual General Meeting.

The Award Committee will present a list of potential nominee(s) and their recommendation for the recipient to the Board of Directors for approval at the mid-year Board meeting. It will be the responsibility of the Awards Committee to notify the recipient (normally the President will do this), arrange for the production of the plaque, organize travel arrangements for the awardee to attend the Annual Meeting and prepare a biography for the introduction of the award presentation (and for inclusion in the Bulletin).

An AAC Awards Fund has been established to cover the cost of producing the plaque and to cover travel expenses of the awardee to attend the Annual Meeting in order to receive the Award and to give a special presentation.

An annual budget of $2500 has been established to cover the costs associated with the award and travel for the recipient.

May 30, 2000              Neil Bourne                          Nanaimo, British Columbia

The Board of Directors can annually recognize individuals for their outstanding research contribution in the area of aquaculture in Canada. Awardees will be invited to the Annual Meeting where they will be presented with a medal and/or plaque and be invited to give a special presentation. A list of all Research Award of Excellence recipients will be recorded in the Appendices and in the Bulletin.