(As amended at the General Membership Meeting at Albuquerque, U.S., on 16 November - 1997)

Article I - Name

The name of the committee shall be the "International Nuclear Energy Academy" and may be referred to as the "INEA".

Article II - Purpose

The purpose of the INEA shall be to conduct studies, discussions, and develop recommendations for the international nuclear community on generic issues relevant to nuclear energy matters. The objective of the INEA is to foster the development and utilization of the peaceful application of nuclear energy in a safe and economic manner through-out the world. INEA, being a learned association, shall keep a scholarship character in all its activities.

Article III - Membership

The charter members of the INEA shall be composed of those individuals listed in Appendix I, attached hereto and made a part hereof. The membership of the INEA shall be composed of prominent senior people having experience and knowledge in the nuclear energy field. It is desirable to have a wide representation of people from many different countries.New members of the INEA shall be selected by a majority of the INEA members present and voting at any valid meeting of the INEA.

Article IV - Officers

The officers of the INEA shall be a Chairman, five (5) Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and all the past Chairmen. One of the Vice-Chairmen will be selected by the Executive Committee to perform the duties of the Chairman when the Chairman is unable to carry out his duties.

Article V - Executive Committee

The INEA shall have na Executive Committee composed of the Officers of the INEA.

Article VI - Elections

Elections of Officers shall be held every other year starting with 1992. The Executive Committee shall appoint a Nominating Committee who will submit its nominees to the INEA membership. Election shall be by a majority of the INEA members or their representatives present and voting at any meeting of the INEA or by a majority of the INEA membership voting in a mail ballot. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner at any time.

Article VII - Meetings

The regular meetings of the INEA shall be at the time of major International Conferences. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the Chairman, a majority of the membership of the Executive Committee or of the INEA. Special meetings of the Executive Committee may be held upon the call of the Chairman, any Vice-Chairmen or a majority of the membership of the Executive Committee.

Article VIII - Duties of the Executive Committee - Members

The duties of the Executive Committee members shall be as follows:

The Chairman shall preside over meetings of the INEA and Executive Committee, shall represent the INEA as required and shall generally oversee the management and operation of the INEA.

The Vice-Chairman shall have and exercise all powers, authority and duties of the Chairman in his absence or inability to serve.

The Secretary shall record and maintain minutes of all meetings of the INEA and Executive Committee and shall issue such communications as requested by the Chairman, Executive Committee or the INEA.

The Executive Committee shall act upon behalf of the INEA as directed by the INEA and shall act for the INEA between meetings of the INEA.

Article IX - Charter Amendments

This Charter may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the INEA members or their representatives present and voting at any regular meeting called at last in part for that purpose or by a two-thirds vote of the INEA membership voting in a mail ballot.

Article X - Effective

This Charter shall become effective upon approval of two-thirds of the Charter membership.

Article XI - Amendments to the By-Laws

The By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the INEA Executive Committee Members present and voting at an Executive Committee meeting called at last in part for that purpose or by a two-thirds vote of Executive Committee Members voting in a mail ballot.