CONSTITUTION

The purpose of this Society shall be to maintain and encourage the highest
proficiency and professional standards among its members: to promote seed
technology research, teaching and extension activities: to promote improvements
in seed testing rules and procedures: to promote domestic and international seed
trade: to encourage cooperation between regulatory and commercial entities.
The Society shall have full power and authority to govern
itself, to determine the requirements for membership, to
maintain a Board of Examiners and conduct examinations,
to discipline or expel members who engage in illegal or
unethical practices or otherwise fail to maintain the
high standards of the Society. The Society shall have
full power and authority to enforce its rules, regulations
and standards, and to engage in any activity within the
objectives and purposes of the Society as adopted by the
Members.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

The membership of this Society shall be limited to eight classes of members:
1. Registered Members who shall have the right to vote.
2. Certified Members who shall have the right to vote.
3. Research Members who shall have the right to vote.
4. Associate Members who shall be non-voting.
5. Registered Members Inactive who shall be non-voting.
6. Certified Members Inactive who shall be non-voting.
7. Research Members Inactive who shall be non-voting.
8. Honorary Members who shall be non-voting.
Requirements for membership and the procedures to be
followed by applicants shall be provided by the By-Laws
of this Society.

ARTICLE IV

FINANCES

The Society shall be maintained as a non-profit organization.
Dues and assessments shall be provided for in
the By-Laws. The By-Laws shall provide a Use Fee for
use of the Society Seal, Seal Number, Insignia, Name of the Society, and
title Registered Seed Technologist (RST), title Registered Genetic Technologist (RGT)
and titles Certified Genetic Technologist (CGT), Certified Viability Technologist (CVT),
and Certified Purity Technologist (CPT) by Registered and Certified
members, respectively.

ARTICLE V

INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF THE SOCIETY

The Executive Board shall be responsible for the business and internal
affairs of the society. The Executive Board
shall be composed of the President, Vice President,
Executive Director and five Directors elected at large.

BY-LAWS

The By-Laws of the Society shall prescribe the qualifications
for membership, the procedure for election of officers, schedule
of meetings, the Code of Ethics, the Privileged Use of Seal, Seal
Number, Insignia, title Registered Seed Technologist, title
Registered Genetic Technologist, the titles Certified Genetic Technologist,
Certified Viability Technologist, and Certified Purity Technologist,
and Name of the Society and the duties of the Executive Board, Officers and Committee
Chairmen, and shall generally provide for the operation of the
Society in an orderly and democratic manner.

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MEETINGS

There shall be an Annual Meeting of the Society for the
purpose of transacting business and for the general welfare
of the Society. Written notice of the Annual Meeting
shall be sent to all members ninety (90) days prior thereto.
Special meetings may be called by the Executive Board
or at the request of one-fifth (1/5) of the Registered and Certified
Members. Written notice of special meetings shall be sent
to all members not less than fourteen (14) days prior thereto.

BY-LAWS

Adopted 1954

Amended 1955, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1977, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2001a, 2002, 2004

ARTICLE I Back to top↑

SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP

There shall be eight classes of membership in the Society
Of Commercial Seed Technologists as follows:
1. Registered Members who shall be referred to as
Registered Seed Technologist, (RST) and Registered Genetic Technologist, (RGT).
2. Certified Members who shall be referred to as a Certified Genetic Technologist, (CGT)
Certified Viability Technologist (CVT) and Certified Purity Technologist (CPT)
3. Research Member.
4. Associate Member.
5. Registered Member Inactive, (RMI).
6. Certified Member Inactive, (CMI).
7. Research Member Inactive.
8. Honorary Member.

Registered Member

The requirements and qualifications for membership as a Registered
Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist shall be promulgated
and adopted by the Executive Board. In order to maintain membership, the Registered
Member must be actively engaged in the profession of seed testing by
or for the seed industry or for an independent service testing laboratory,
which maintains not less than the minimum prescribed equipment as
determined by the Executive Board, and have fulfilled said requirements
and qualifications. Registered Members shall be entitled to one (one) vote
on all Society matters and the full privileges of the Society including
eligibility for any elective offices, and an annual subscription
to The Seed Technologist News. The Executive
Board shall determine and define the requirements and the qualifications
for applicants for Registered Membership as to education, experience, and training.
All applicants for Registered Membership must be approved unanimously by the
Examination Committee. The Executive Board shall act as a board of review
if the Examination Committee cannot reach unanimous approval.

Certified Member

The requirements and qualifications for membership as a Certified
Genetic Technologist, Certified Viability Technologist, or
Certified Purity Technologist shall be promulgated and adopted by the
Executive Board. In order to maintain membership, the Certified
Member must be actively engaged in the profession of seed testing by
or for the seed industry or for an independent service testing laboratory,
which maintains not less than the minimum prescribed equipment as
determined by the Executive Board, and have fulfilled said requirements
and qualifications. Certified Members shall be entitled to one (1) vote
on all Society matters, use of Society Name and Insignia, and eligibility for any elective offices,
and an annual subscription to The Seed Technologist News. The Executive
Board shall determine and define the requirements and the qualifications
for applicants for Certified Membership as to education, experience, and training.
All applicants for Certified Membership must be approved unanimously by the
Examination Committee. The Executive Board shall act as a board of review
if the Examination Committee cannot reach unanimous approval.

Research Member

The requirements and qualifications for membership for a Research
Member shall be promulgated and adopted by the Executive Board.
In order to maintain membership, the Research Member must be
actively engaged in research, teaching and/or extension in the area of
Seed Science and Technology and have fulfilled said requirements and
qualifications. Research Members shall be entitled to one (1) vote on
all Society matters, use of Society Name and Insignia, and eligible for any
elective offices, and an annual subscription of The Seed
Technologist News. The Executive Board shall determine and define the requirements as to
education, experience and training. All applicants for Research membership
shall be approved unanimously by the Examination Committee. The Executive
Board shall act as a board of review if the Examination Committee cannot reach
unanimous approval.

Associate Member

40. The requirements and qualifications for membership as an

Associate Member shall be promulgated and adopted by the
Executive Board. Associate Members shall include persons
aspiring to Registered or Certified Membership or persons with an interest
in seed technology. Associate members shall have no vote,
shall not hold an elective office, and shall not have use of the Seal,
Seal Number, Insignia, Name of the Society, or title Registered Seed
Technologist. They shall be entitled to all other privileges of the
Society including annual subscriptions to The Seed Technologist News.
All applications for Associate Membership shall be submitted to
the Executive Director for processing.

Registered Member Inactive

The requirements and qualifications for membership as a Registered
Member Inactive shall be promulgated and adopted by the Executive
Board. Registered Members Inactive include Registered Members
who are not presently employed in such capacity, are on leave of absence,
are retired, or have failed to meet Registered Member maintenance
requirements. Registered Members Inactive shall have no vote, shall not
be able to hold an elective office, and shall not have use of the Seal,
Seal number, Insignia, Name of the Society, or title Registered
Seed Technologist or title Registered Genetic Technologist. Registered Members Inactive shall
return issued seal, if applicable, within thirty (30) days of being served notice. They shall
be entitled to all other privileges of the Society, including a complimentary
subscription to the Seed Technologist News for one (1) year, if requested. The regular
subscription rate will be charged after this period.

Certified Member Inactive

The requirements and qualifications for membership as a Certified
Member Inactive shall be promulgated and adopted by the Executive
Board. Certified Members Inactive include Certified Members
who are not presently employed in such capacity, are on leave of absence,
are retired, or have failed to meet Certified Member maintenance
requirements. Certified Members Inactive shall have no vote, shall not
be able to hold an elective office, and shall not have use of the Insignia,
Name of the Society, or title Certified Genetic Technologist, Certified Viability Technologist
or Certified Purity Technologist. They shall
be entitled to all other privileges of the Society, including a complimentary
subscription to the Seed Technologist News for one (1) year, if requested.
The regular subscription rate will be charged after this period.

Research Member Inactive

The requirements and qualifications for membership as a Research Member
Inactive shall be promulgated and adopted by the Executive Board.
Research Members Inactive include Research Members who no
Longer meet the qualifications for active membership. Research Members
Inactive shall have no vote, shall not be able to hold elective office
, and shall not have use of the Name of the Society or Insignia. They
Shall be entitled to all other privileges of the Society, including a complimentary
Subscription to the Seed Technologist News for one (1) year, if requested.
The regular subscription rate will be charged after this period.

Honorary Member

Honorary Members are persons who have rendered signal
service in one or more of the fields of activity of this Society.
They shall be nominated for such membership by a Registered or Certified
Member subject to approval of the Membership Committee and
subsequently elected by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of returned
of Registered and Certified Members. Honorary Members shall have no vote nor hold
an elective office. Not more than one (1) Honorary Membership shall be
awarded each fiscal year. As Honorary Member they shall receive a
complimentary one (1) year subscription to The Seed Technologist News.

SECTION 2. APPLICATIONS

Registered Membership

Applications for Registered Membership shall be in writing to the Executive
Director, who shall supply proper forms, and a Privilege of Use Contract. The
applicant shall return the signed forms and signed Privilege of Use Contract to
the Executive Director no later than March 1^st prior to the Annual Meeting.
Submitted applications shall be accompanied with an application fee payable
to the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists, Inc. Said fee shall be established
at the discretion of the Executive Board and be refunded only if applicant is unable
to meet requirements of the Society before taking the examination.

Certified Membership

Applications for Certified Membership shall be in writing to the Executive
Director, who shall supply proper forms, and a Privilege of Use Contract. The
applicant shall return the signed forms and signed Privilege of Use Contract to
the Executive Director no later than March 1^st prior to the Annual Meeting.
Submitted applications shall be accompanied with an application fee payable
to the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists, Inc. Said fee shall be established
at the discretion of the Executive Board and be refunded only if applicant is unable
to meet requirements of the Society before taking the examination.

Research Membership

Applications for Research Membership shall be in writing to the Executive
Director who shall supply proper forms and a Privilege of Use Contract. The
applicant shall return the signed forms and signed Privilege of Use Contract to
the Executive Director no later than March 1^st prior to the Annual Meeting.
Submitted applications shall be accompanied with an application fee, payable
to the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists, Inc.

Associate Membership

Applications for Associate Membership shall be in writing to the Executive
Director, who shall supply proper forms. The applicant shall return the signed
application to the Executive Director.

Registered Member Inactive Reinstatement

Applications by a Registered Member Inactive for reinstatement to Registered
Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist shall be submitted to the Executive
Director in writing, and shall become effective only upon verification of re-employment status,
laboratory equipment/reference material inspection if applicable, proof of compliance for the
continuing education requirement, payment of all unpaid dues and assessments during any fiscal
year while a Registered Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist, receipt of signed
Privilege of Use Contract, and unanimous approval by the Examination Committee. The
Executive Board will act as a board of review if the Examination Committee cannot reach
unanimous approval. Approved applicants are responsible for dues for the fiscal year for
which they are reinstated.

Certified Member Inactive Reinstatement

Applications by a Certified Member Inactive for reinstatement to Certified
Genetic Technologist, Certified Viability Technologist, or Certified Purity Technologist
shall be submitted to the Executive Director in writing, and shall
become effective only upon verification of re-employment status, laboratory equipment/
reference material inspection if applicable, proof of compliance for the continuing
education requirement, payment of all unpaid dues and assessments during any fiscal year
while a Certified Member, receipt of signed Privilege of Use Contract,
and unanimous approval by the Examination Committee. The Executive Board
will act as a board of review if the Examination Committee cannot reach unanimous
approval. Approved applicants are responsible for dues for the fiscal year for
which they are reinstated.

Research Member Inactive Reinstatement

Applications by a Research Member Inactive for reinstatement to Research Member
shall be submitted to the Executive Director in writing, and shall be effective only
upon verification of meeting Research Member qualifications, receipt of signed Privilege of
Use Contract, payment of unpaid dues and assessments during any fiscal year while a
Research Member, and unanimous approval by the Examination Committee. The Executive
Board will act as a board of review if the Examination Committee cannot reach unanimous
approval.

SECTION 3. EXAMINATIONS FOR REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED MEMBERSHIP

All examinations for Registered or Certified Membership shall be conducted by the Examination
Committee as directed by the Executive Board members. Examinations of
applicants shall be conducted at times and places as directed by the Executive Board.

SECTION 4. CERTIFICATES OF MEMBERSHIP

Certificates of membership shall be awarded by the Society
and presented to each Registered Member, Certified Member, Research Member,
and Honorary Member.

SECTION 5. DUES AND ASSESSMENTS

Registered Member

Dues for Registered Members shall be determined annually by the
Executive Board, based on projected requirements as recommended by
the Executive Director..
Dues for the upcoming year shall be paid annually, on or before May first.
The fiscal year of the Society shall be from May first to April thirtieth
Full payment of dues and assessments is required of any individual who is a
Registered Member during any part of a fiscal year of this Society.
A special assessment for Registered Members not to exceed one-half (1/2) of the
established annual dues per member in any one fiscal year, may be levied upon
recommendation of the Executive Board, should necessity or emergency exist.

Certified Member

Dues for Certified Members shall be determined annually by the
Executive Board, based on projected requirements as recommended by
the Executive Director. Dues for the upcoming year shall be paid annually,
on or before May first. The fiscal year of the Society shall be from May first to April thirtieth.
Full payment of dues and assessments is required of any individual who is a
Certified Member during any part of a fiscal year of this Society.
A special assessment for Certified Members not to exceed one-half (1/2) of the
established annual dues per member in any one fiscal year, may be levied upon
recommendation of the Executive Board, should necessity or emergency exist.

Research Member

Dues for Research Members shall be determined annually by the Executive Board, based
on requirements as recommended by the Executive Director. Dues for the upcoming
year shall be paid annually on or before May first. The fiscal year of the Society shall be
from May first to April thirtieth. Full payment of dues and assessments is required of
any individual who is a Research Member during any part of a fiscal year of this Society.
A special assessment for Research Members not to exceed one-half (1/2) of the
established annual dues per member in any one fiscal year, may be levied upon
recommendation of the Executive Board, should necessity or emergency exist.

Associate Member

Dues for Associate Members shall be determined annually by the Executive Board, based
on projected requirements as recommended by the Executive Director. Dues for the
upcoming year shall be paid annually, on or before May first. The fiscal year of the
Society shall be from May first to April thirtieth. Initial Associate dues are prorated to
the nearest quarter upon activation.

Registered, Certified and Research Members Inactive

Registered, Certified and Research Members Inactive shall pay no dues or assessments.

Honorary Member

Honorary Members shall pay no dues or assessments.

SECTION 6. MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP

(A) Resignation: Resignations shall be submitted in writing to the
Executive Director. All indebtedness, and dues for the current fiscal year
shall be paid at the time the resignation is submitted

(B) Non-payment of dues: Failure of any Registered, Certified or Research member
to pay dues or special assessments owing to the Society for a period of
sixty (60) days from and after the date of the first item of indebtedness, shall
be grounds for dismissal from membership. The Executive Director shall give
written notice to said delinquent member that said dues or assessments must
be fully paid within thirty (30) days from date of indebtedness. If the delinquency
exists after sixty (60) days, the member shall be dropped from membership and
shall lose all rights and privileges and must immediately discontinue use of
the Seal, Seal Number, Insignia, title Registered Seed Technologist, title Registered Genetic
Technologist, title Certified Genetic Technologist, title Certified Viability Technologist,
and title Certified Purity Technologist and name of the Society as applicable.

(C) Misconduct, unethical practices, etc: Membership in the Society
of Commercial Seed Technologists is a privilege and not a legal right.
Any member of the Society may be suspended or expelled from membership
and deprived of the privileges appertaining thereto for any illegal or unethical
action, for any conduct which might adversely reflect upon the reputation and high
standing of the Society, or for failure to comply with the principles and purposes
of the Society in accordance with this Constitution and By-Laws.
Complaints against a member shall be processed as follows:
1) The complaint shall be signed and submitted in writing, to the
Executive Director.
It shall describe in detail the conduct of the offending member and
shall be supported with documentary evidence, where applicable.
2) Within ten (10) days of receipt of said complaint, the Executive Director

shall present same to the Executive Board.

3) The Executive Board shall either investigate the complaint, or direct
the President to appoint a Grievance Committee, as provided for in Article VI,
Section 1 of these By-Laws, to investigate the charges as
expeditiously as possible.
4) The reports of the Grievance Committee shall then be re-examined
by the Executive Board. If the Executive Board finds reasonable
cause to believe that the charges should be further investigated, then a
copy of the complaint shall thereupon be submitted to the member or
members so charged.
5) The Member and employer will fully comply and cooperate
with the Grievance Committee and Executive Board in their investigation.
6) Within sixty (60) days the member being charged may appear before the
Executive Board and may submit evidence and explanation in defense of
the complaint. The Executive Board may thereupon request further
investigation if deemed necessary or may dispose of the complaint as follows:
a) Dismiss the complaint and make publicly available all documentation
relevant to the investigation if so requested by complainant;
b) Suspend the offending member or members and immediately recall
the Seal and prohibit use of the Seal, Seal Number, Insignia,
title Registered Seed Technologist, title Registered Genetic Technologist, title
Certified Genetic Technologist and Name of the Society
for a period of not more than one (1) year, all dues to be paid
during the period of suspension;
c) Expel the offending member or members and immediately recall the
Seal and prohibit further use of the Seal, Seal Number, Insignia, title
Registered Seed Technologist, and Name of the Society, and void all
contracts and agreements pertaining thereto;
d) Take such other action as the Executive Board may deem advisable.
The Executive Director shall notify the member charged as to final disposition of the
charges in writing. The Registered or Certified Member and Employer will abide by whatever
actions deemed appropriate according to the Constitution and By-Laws of said Society.

(D) Continuing Education: To maintain Registered or Certified Membership status,
each member shall meet one of the following Continuing Education
requirements every three (3) years.
1) Attend a minimum of three (3) full days at the Annual Meeting of the Society,
which shall include attendance at the SCST business meeting,
Registered or Certified Members present at the meeting but not in attendance during
Roll Call are responsible for having their name recorded by the Executive Director, or
2) Attain five (5) points for attendance at workshops or seed schools directly related
to seed testing that comprise a “hands-on” type program and have been approved
prior to attendance by the Executive Director, or
3) attend individualized seed technology training that receives prior approval by the Executive Director. Points are credited on the basis
of one (1) point for every three (3) hours, maximum two (20 points per day.
A certificate of attendance must be submitted to the Executive Director to
receive proper point credits. College credits from approved seed related courses would be
acceptable for up to half (1/2) of required points based on three points for each semester hour
or two (2) points for each quarter hour.
Any active member failing to meet these requirements
within two (2) years will receive written notice from the Executive Director that
Registered or Certified membership maintenance requirements must be met within the next
twelve (12) months.
Failure to meet these requirements shall cause a Registered or Certified
Member to become a Registered or Certified Member Inactive and lose Registered or Certified
Member’s rights and privileges. Upon receiving notice, the Registered Member Inactive shall return
the Seal, if applicable, within thirty (30) days to the Executive Director.

(E) Compliance and Liability: Each member of the Society agrees, by joining and maintaining
membership in the Society, to comply with and to be bound by the foregoing procedures
and further agrees that there shall be no liability on the part of the Society or any
members of the Society for any damages which might accrue to a member by reason of
their being charged, investigated or expelled as provided by Section 6 hereof.

SECTION 7. RELOCATION OF MEMBER

In the event of change in employment or relocation, such
member shall immediately notify the Executive Director
of such change in status, and provide evidence of
compliance with ARTICLE 1, of By-Laws hereof. In the case of change of
employment a new “Privilege of Use” Contract shall be signed with the new
employer, and returned to the Executive Director.

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SECTION 1. OFFICERS

The elective officers of this Society shall consist of a President, a
Vice President, Vice President, and five Directors, four elected at large and
one director elected from the Registered and Certified Genetic Technologist members.
There shall be an Executive Board which shall comprise the
above officers and the Executive Director.
Elected officers shall serve
without compensation except for personal expense and service in performance
of official duties authorized by a majority of the Executive Board.
The Executive Director is a non-voting position, selected by a search committee appointed by the elected officers,
whose duties and compensation are determined by a majority of the elected officers of the Society.

SECTION 2. ELECTIONS

Elections shall be by electronic message, facsimile or mail ballot and held biannually. No more than two (2) Candidates for
each office of President, Vice President.
No more than six (6) candidates for Director at large offices shall be
nominated by a Nominating Committee.
Nominations shall be submitted forty-five (45) days prior to the Annual Meeting date,
when the Executive Director shall furnish each voting member with one (1) official ballot,
which shall be marked and returned to the Executive Director
not less than ten (10)
days prior to said date. Said ballot shall be tallied by the Executive Director
and a plurality shall elect.

SECTION 3. TERMS OF OFFICE

The Elective offices shall serve for a term of two (2) years, or until their successors are
elected. In no case shall the President serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in such
office. Should an elective office vacancy occur during the term of duty, such vacancy
shall be filled for the unexpired term as provided in Article II, Section 4 of the By-Laws.

SECTION 4. SUCCESSION OF OFFICERS

The rotation of elective offices shall be from Vice President to President
Should the office of President be vacated during the two (2) year term, the Vice
President shall assume the office and title for the unexpired term. In the event
of vacancy in the office of Vice President, a Director at large
shall be elected by a majority vote of the remaining members
of the Executive Board to serve the remainder of the unexpired term, until elections are held in accordance hereto.
Any vacancy occurring in the Director at large
offices may be filled by majority vote of the remaining members
of the Executive Board until the next elections.

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SECTION 1. MEETINGS

Annual and special meetings shall be held in accordance with
Article VII of the Constitution.

SECTION 2. QUORUM

A quorum for the Annual or special meetings shall be a majority
of the voting members in attendance at the time of said meetings.

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SECTION 1. DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Board shall be responsible for conducting business and internal affairs
of the Society, including but in no way limited by the following:
Shall be responsible for all Society funds and their expenditures;
Shall establish or repeal such dues and assessments as are necessary to the
Society welfare;
Shall have full authority to regulate consignment and use of the Seal
Seal Number, Insignia, and name of the Society;
Shall determine and define the requirements and the qualifications to be a
Registered or Certified Member;
Shall direct the Examination Committee and so prescribe forms, grades, procedures
and rules, and shall direct the conduct of said examinations;
Shall award Certificates of Membership to each Registered Member, Certified Member, Research
Member and Honorary Member;
Shall have power and authority to take disciplinary action as delegated in Article I,
Section 6, of these By-Laws; and
Shall employ legal counsel when applicable.
A two-thirds (2/3) majority shall constitute a quorum of the Executive Board. The Executive
Board shall meet a minimum of twice yearly.

SECTION 2. DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT

The President shall preside at all Society and Executive Board meetings;
Shall appoint all committees and make replacements as may be necessary,
except as otherwise provided;
Shall see that programs decided upon by the Executive Board are carried out
by the Vice Presidents, the Executive Director, Directors at large, and Committees;
Shall appoint an Auditing Committee which shall make an annual audit of the books
of the Executive Director; and
Shall be an ex-officio member of all Committees, with the exception of the Nominating
Committee.

SECTION 3. DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The Vice President shall assume such duties as may be assigned by the President;
Shall preside at Society and Executive Board meetings in the absence of the President; and
shall be Chairman of the Examination Committee.

SECTION 4. DUTIES OF THE DIRECTORS AT LARGE

The Directors at large shall assume such duties as may be assigned by the President;
Shall develop workshops and/or symposiums for the Annual Meetings;
Shall review and recommend revisions of the Society’s Constitution and By-Laws; and one
Shall serve as parliamentarian at all Annual, Special, and Executive Meetings of the Society.
One shall be responsible for all activities of the Research Committee;
Shall serve as liaison to the AOSA research committee; and
Shall recommend proposals for seed research funding to the Executive Board.
One shall serve as SCST Program Chairman for the Annual Convention: and
One shall serve as member of the Ethics Committee.
One shall serve as a member on the board of directors of the International
Society of Seed Technologists, Inc.

SECTION 5. DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

1. Shall perform all membership-related duties as set forth in Article I, Section 6 and 7 of the

2. By-Laws. Shall be responsible for all activities of the Membership Committee to include

3. providing membership materials when requested, maintain and update membership materials,

4. receive and process all applications for membership, maintain all signed and returned Privilege

5. of Use Contracts. Shall receive and investigate all continuing education agendas for all members,

6. re-examination applicants, and shall receive and monitor tutorial programs for all potential

7. Registered or Certified Member candidates. Shall assist and prepare materials for the examination

8. of RST, RGT, and CGT candidates.

9. Shall perform treasurer duties by managing financial needs of SCST including preparing

10. Financial status reports as needed, budgets, and quarterly reports. Shall collect all membership

11. dues and assessments, pay all expenditures, make and maintain adequate records of Society

12. affairs. Shall provide and be steward of all Society supplies and their sale or distribution to

13. members.

14. Shall perform secretary duties by making minutes of the Annual Meeting and other such

15. meetings as may be called, furnish each voting member with proper ballot forms for election of

16. officers and Honorary Member, and report results of all such elections, and maintain

17. correspondence files. Shall be responsible for the consignment and/or recall of the Society Seal

18. & Insignia, and all records pertaining to same; shall furnish a surety bond satisfactory of the

19. Executive Board if and when so ordered; and shall notify all members on Society matters,

20. meetings, proposed amendments and furnish such forms as may be necessary thereto;

21. Shall maintain web site information and edit a periodical electronic newsletter to keep

22. membership updated on Society activities.

23. Shall perform administrative duties for the Society and handle business affairs to manage daily

24. operation of the society, act as a liaison between related professional organizations, expand

25. relationships, and increase visibility of the Society.

26. Shall represent SCST at seed industry and affiliate organization meetings as directed by the

27. Executive Board, coordinate committee chair activities, coordinate schedule needs for

28. Annual Meetings and exam locations, promote and distribute society publications, develop and

29. conduct referee projects, and other duties deemed necessary by the SCST Executive Board.

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Standing committees shall be created for the purposes and functions defined as:
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
This committee shall consist of the Chair and the remaining members selected by the Chair
by and with the consent of the President.
Duties of this committee shall be:
A) To increase and promote all Society membership categories;
B) To promote and publicize this Society and its activities to the Seed Trade
and the general public;
C) To send Society news releases, including election of officers, to industry
related periodicals.
RESEARCH
This committee shall consist of the Research Director as appointed by the President,
and the remaining members selected by the Chair and with the consent of the President.
The duties of this committee shall be:
A) To conduct such research as the Committee or the Executive
Board or the Society shall deem advisable;
C) To accept and review proposals for research studies.
D) Promote and publicize Research Activities for the benefit of SCST and its
membership.
The Research Chairman shall serve as liaison to the Association of
Official Seed Analysts Research Committee.
LEGISLATIVE
This committee shall consist of (1) or two (2) members,
the Chairman appointed by the President and
the remaining members selected by the Chairman, by and with
the consent of the President.
The duties of this Committee shall be:
A) To keep the Society advised of new and/or pending
legislation, and any regulations issued by State or
Federal agencies;
B) To cooperate with the Legislative Committee of the American
Seed Trade Association on any action to be taken in
legislative matters, and report to the Executive Board
and/or the Society for consideration and action.
NEWSLETTER
This Committee shall consist of five (5) to nine (9) members, the
Chairman appointed by the President, and the remaining members
selected by the Chairman, by and with the consent of the President.
The duties of this committee shall be:
A) To edit and publish the Society periodical “Seed Technologist News” under the
direction of the Chairman who shall be designated as the “Editor” thereof.
To distribute copies of each issue to all members and to such
organizations or individuals as may be recommended and approved
by the Executive Board, and to such subscribers of record submitted by
the Executive Director. Subscription rates shall be based on
costs of publication and distribution, and shall be established as needed by the
Executive Board;
B) To edit and publish all publications of the Society.
HISTORIAN
The Historian of the Society shall be appointed by the President.
The duties of the Historian shall be:
A) To and keep such records as are pertinent to the
history of the Society;
B) To procure facts and figures from the Executive Director, the
Executive Board, the Membership Committee, and individual members pertinent
C) To present the necrology report at the Annual Meeting;
D) To keep all records current;
E) To transfer to a successor all records that will aid the
incoming Historian to continue the history of the Society in an interrupted manner.
ETHICS
This committee shall consist of a Chairman, five (5) regular members,
and one of the Directors at large. The Director to serve as Liaison with the Executive Board.
Regular members shall serve four (4) years with no more than one half (1/2)
the committee rotating off every two (2) years. The Chairman shall be appointed by the President
from the existing committee members, and remaining members selected by the Chairman,
by and with the consent of the President.
The duties of this committee shall be:
A) To address ethical questions from the membership;
B) To develop, encourage and promote among the members firmer business
unity which will improve and perfect a standard of business integrity and
ethics in transactions between the members, between members and the industry,
and with the general public;
C) To encourage that in all testing and advertisements of testing, the members of
Society shall practice entire good faith, shall give full and truthful representation
of the quality and descriptions of seeds sold or offered for sale, and in their trade
relations shall studiously avoid the use of terms or expressions that are
false or misleading;
D) To accept ethical inquiries and investigate such inquiries to recommend a course of
action to be taken and to report such findings to the Executive Board.
E) To keep all matters brought before the committee confidential
between committee and Executive Board members.
NOMINATING
This committee shall consist of three (3) members,
the Chairman appointed by the President, and remaining members
selected by the chairman, by and with the consent of the President.
The duties of this committee shall be:
A) To notify all voting Members that nomination for elective officers
and/or Honorary Member are in order;
B) To use said nominations as a guide to selection of candidates for said elections;
C) To establish the willingness and ability of each candidate to serve
if elected to office;
D) To submit slate of candidates to the Executive Director forty-five (45)
days prior to Annual Convention.
RULES
This committee shall consist of three (3) or four (4) members, the Chairman
appointed by the President, and remaining members selected by the Chairman,
by and with the consent of the President.
The duties of this committee shall be:
A) To review existing rules for inconsistencies, problems and omissions;
B) To inform membership of rules proposals and solicit responses;
C) To review rule change proposals for inconsistencies, problems, and omissions;
D) To inform ASTA, AOCSA, AASCO and other pertinent industry related
organizations about proposed rule changes and to solicit responses from same;
E) To inform membership of any areas of concern.
The chairman shall act as the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists representative to the
AOSA Rules Committee.
EXAMINATION
This committee shall consist of a the Vice President as Chairman, and the
RST Board of Examiners and the RGT Board of Examiners. Each Board of Examiners will
consist of a chairman and seven (7) members.
The duties of this committee shall be:

i. To review and evaluate all applications for membership as provided by the executive director;

ii. To recommend such courses or study for each RST, RGT or CGT applicant;

iii. To maintain the highest level of security with examination materials;

iv. To maintain and update a library of examination questions and sample materials;

v. To arrange places and times of examinations;

vi. To proctor and grade examinations in a professional manner;

vii. Report the outcome of examinations to the Executive Board and membership;

REFEREE AND METHOD VALIDATION
This committee shall consist of the chairman appointed by the President
and the remaining members selected by the chairman by and with the consent of the President.
The duties of this committee shall be:
A) To conduct referee tests to promote greater uniformity
among members and to report findings of such tests,
one from each SCST region;
B) Provide statistical support to other Committees
C) Review new test methods using statistics.
GENETIC TECHNOLOGY
This committee shall consist of no less than three (3) members.
The Chairman appointed by the president, and the remaining members selected by the
Chairman with the consent of the President.
The duties of this committee shall be:
A) Review genetic testing methods used for testing seeds.
B) Work with the RGT board of examiners and working groups to improve awareness of
new trends and provide expertise in genetic technology as it relates to seed testing.

SECTION 10. SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Special committees and their chairman may be appointed by the President when
necessary and advisable. The chairman of special committees shall report at the
Annual Meeting.

SECTION 11. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES

Special representatives to organizations, or committees of organizations outside
the Society shall be appointed by the President when requested. Special
representatives shall report at the Annual Meeting.

SECTION 12. EXPENSES

Functional expenses of committee operation and/or individual personal expense in
performance of official or committee duties when authorized by a majority of the
Executive Board, shall become an obligation of the Society.

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SECTION 1. PRIVILEGE USE OF SEAL, SEAL NUMBER, INSIGNIA,

TITLE REGISTERED SEED TECHNOLOGIST, TITLE

REGISTERED GENETIC TECHNOLOGIST AND NAME

OF THE SOCIETY

DEFINITIONS:
A) Name = Society of Commercial Seed Technologists, Inc. (SCST)
B) Insignia = Emblem of the SCST which includes the name, date organized,
a balance scale, and 13 stars representing the 13 charter members.
C) Seal = A signet of the SCST having a raised emblem or stamp an impression on
a receptive substance or a digital representation of the seal.
D) Seal number = Registration number of the Registered Seed Technologist (RST)
or Registered Genetic Technologist (RGT).
When more than one RST or RGT is employed at the same location, each may
be registered under the same Seal number.
E) Registered Seed Technologist = Title conferred by the SCST upon an
individual; who continues to be a full member as defined by the SCST.
F) Registered Genetic Technologist = Title conferred by the SCST upon an
individual; who continues to be a full member as defined by the SCST.
PURPOSE:
I. Name and Insignia = Identifies a professional organization comprised of seed
technologists, and distinguishes that organization from others of similar
name and/or purpose. Appropriate uses of the name and insignia include:
A. To identify official correspondence and publications of the SCST.
B. To identify members of the SCST.
C. To promote the organization and its members to the agricultural
community.
II. Seal = To apply the insignia on a report of analysis.

This validates the signer as a member of the SCST. It also validates the report as

an original document. The use of the seal is optional.

III. Seal Number = To be used by the Registered Seed Technologist or Registered
Genetic Technologist in conjunction with:
A. Signature and titles of Registered Seed Technologist and Registered Genetic
Technologist on a report of analysis.
B. Use of Society name, insignia, and/or titles of Registered Seed Technologist
and Registered Genetic Technologist in professional correspondence.
C. Use of Society name, insignia, and/or titles of Registered Seed Technologist
and Registered Genetic Technologist in promotional publications.
IV. Registered Seed Technologist and Registered Genetic Technologist = Indicates
the professional experience and training of the individual with which it is
associated. Appropriate uses of these titles include:
A. In conjunction with the name and signature of the analyst on a
report of analysis.
B. In conjunction with the name of the analyst in the promotion of the
individual and/or their business.
The Privilege of Use Contract for the Seal, Seal Number, Insignia, title Registered Seed
Technologist, title Registered Genetic Technologist and Name of the Society is limited to
Registered Members and shall be governed by the Executive Board. The established “Use Fee”
(cost plus handling) shall be collected by the Executive Director for this privilege. The Privilege
of Use Contract for the Certified Genetic Technologists and
Research Members is limited to the use of Insignia and Name of the Society, and shall be
governed by the Executive Board. The Executive Director
shall provide proper “contract”
forms, in duplicate, which shall specifically designate conditions of use and those governing

surrender. This contract for “Privilege of Use” shall be
compulsory and binding on all new members and shall be retroactive upon present members now
exercising the privilege
without benefit of contract. Full compliance herewith shall be done by all members
within sixty (60) days following adoption of these By-Laws and failure to so comply shall be
grounds for action as provided in ARTICLE I, Section 6, hereof. The Seal shall be returned to
the Executive Director, within thirty (30) days, in the event of death or becoming
Registered Member Inactive and Privilege of Use shall be voided therewith.
Transfer or relocation of consignee of Seal shall be done as provided in ARTICLE I,
Section 7, hereof these By-Laws.

Use and Misuse:
(A) Report of Analysis or Certificate of Analysis: The Society name, insignia, seal, seal number,
and title Registered Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist, are to be used
to show association only with the analyst. Consequently, these should all appear at the
bottom of the report of analysis (see example below).

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Example:

ISSUED BY (RST or RGT Name) R.S.T. or R.G.T. Registered Member Authorized Signature

SOCIETY OF COMMERCIAL SEED TECHNOLOGISTS, INC Registered Seed Technologist, Seal No.

or Registered Genetic Technologist, Seal No.

(actual number)

Misuse of the Society name, insignia, seal, seal number and title
Registered Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist
would occur if used on a report
containing false, misleading, inaccurate, incomplete, or plagiarized
information. Misuse of the Society name and insignia would
occur if used to cause to infer the association of the SCST with the
business, the laboratory, or the report of analysis. Never use the
Society name or insignia as background design on report paper,
or at the top of a report of analysis.
(B) Correspondence: The Society name and insignia may be used as
stationary letterhead only by Executive Board members when
conducting official correspondence on behalf of the SCST.
The Society name, insignia, seal number and title Registered
Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist may be used in association with
the signature of an active member in good standing of the SCST on any
appropriate business and/or professional correspondence.
Misuse of the society name, insignia, seal number, and title
Registered Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist, would occur if
associated with
correspondence that contained false, misleading, inaccurate,
or plagiarized information.
(C) Publications: The Society name, insignia, and title Registered
Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist, Certified Genetic
Technologist, Certified Viability Technologist or Certified Purity Technologist
may be used in all SCST publications. The Society name, insignia,
seal number and title Registered
Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist may be used by active members in
good standing to indicate their professional expertise in publications to
promote their business or laboratory. The Society
name, insignia and title Certified Genetic Technologist, Certified Viability
Technologist or Certified Purity Technologist may be used by active Certified
Members in good standing to indicate their professional expertise on publications
to promote their business or laboratory.
Misuse of the Society Name, Insignia or
Seal Number and title Registered Seed Technologist, Registered Genetic Technologist,
Certified Genetic technologist, Certified Viability or Certified Purity Technologist
would occur if associated with publications that contain false, misleading, inaccurate,
or plagiarized information.
(D) Retired or Inactive Members: Retired or inactive members
no longer have a contractual agreement with the SCST which
authorizes use of the Society name, insignia, seal, seal number
and title Registered Seed Technologist.

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SECTION 1. GRIEVANCES

Should the occasion arise, a Committee on Grievances may be adopted to investigate
complaints or charges of non-compliance with these By-Laws or unethical practice by
Member. This Committee shall be appointed by the President, shall consist of five (5)
members: The President, the Executive Director and three voting members residing
within the region where such grievance has occurred. Should a seed firm be involved
in such investigation, the President of the American Seed Trade Association may be
called upon to appoint a member of that Association to serve in an advisory capacity with this
committee. The personnel of this committee shall be known only to the President and
the Executive Director.

SECTION 2. DUTIES & PROCEDURES

The Committee on Grievances, upon being appointed and appraised of such alleged
unethical conduct, shall be empowered with authority to make inquiry of the principals
involved, and to conduct a complete investigation. All evidence shall be submitted in
writing to the Executive Board, which shall then proceed as provided by
ARTICLE 1, Section 6, Subsection 3 of the By-Laws.

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SECTION 1. AUTHORITY

The rules contained in “Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised” shall govern the Society in
all cases in which they are not inconsistent with the By-Laws of the Society.

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SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS

Amendments to the Constitution and/or By-Laws or repeal thereof, shall be made by
two-thirds (2/3) majority of affirmative electronic message, facsimile or mail ballots received by the Executive Director
within thirty (30) days after submission to all voting Members.

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SECTION 1. INDEBTEDNESS

The Society is a non-profit organization. The Executive Board shall authorize and
approve all expenditures. No member or officer shall have authority to obligate the
Society for any amount beyond the existing assets of the Society. Private property of members or
their employers shall not be subject to the payment of the debts of the Society be subject to
assessment other than for membership fees and special assessments as may be provided by
the By-Laws.

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SECTION 1. TESTING PROCEDURES

When conducting service tests or any tests which shall be used for the marketing and labeling
of seed, Registered and Certified Members are required to follow official rules as established by
the Association of Official Seed Analysts, the Federal Seed Act, Agriculture Canada, or the
International Seed Testing Association, or specific rules pertaining to the country where seed is to
be offered for sale, and to report test results according to the appropriate recommended
procedures, including, a statement of which rules were used.

SECTION 2. REPORTING SPECIAL TESTS

Appropriate comments shall be included on any report of analysis when reporting the results of
testing procedures not included in officially recognized rules for testing seeds as stated in
Section 1. These special tests may be reported on the same Reports of analysis used when
reporting tests by officially recognized ruled for testing seeds. The Society name, Insignia, Seal,
Seal Number and title Registered Seed Technologist or Registered Genetic Technologist may be
used on said reports.

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SECTION 1. CODE OF ETHICS – GENERAL PRINCIPLES

1. 1) The privilege of professional practice implies professional knowledge and

2. imposes obligation of morality and responsibility.

2) Each Registered and Certified Member agrees to be guided by the highest standards of
ethics, personal honor, and professional conduct.

SECTION 2. RELATION OF THE REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED

MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC

1. 1) A member shall avoid and discourage sensational, exaggerated, and/or

unwarranted statements that would reflect negatively upon the Society and/or the
Profession.

3. 2) A member shall not knowingly permit the publication of his analysis or other

documents for any unethical or illegal purposes.
3) A member shall not give professional opinions or make a recommendation
without being
thoroughly informed. The degree of completeness of the information upon which such
recommendation or opinion is based, shall be made clear.
4) A member may publish dignified business, professional, or announcement
cards, but shall not advertise his work or accomplishments in a self-laudatory,
exaggerated, or unduly conspicuous manner.
5) A member shall not issue a false statement or false information even though
directed to do so by employer or client.

SECTION 3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED

MEMBER TO EMPLOYER AND CLIENT

1) A member shall protect, to the fullest extent possible, the interest of his
employer or client insofar as such interest is consistent with the law and his

3. professional obligations and ethics.

4. 2) A member who finds that requests from his employer or client conflict with his

ethics

5. and professional obligations to the Society shall have such conditions corrected.

6. Situations remaining unresolved shall be directed to the SCST Executive Board.

7. 3) A member shall not use, directly or indirectly, any employer’s of client’s

information

8. in any way that would violate the confidence of the employer or client.

9. 4) A member shall not divulge information given him in confidence.

10. 5) A member may advise his employer or client to consult, and cooperate with

11. other specialists.

12. 6) A member shall not accept a concealed fee for referring a client or employer to

a specialist or for recommending professional service other than his own.

SECTION 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED

MEMBERS TO EACH OTHER

1. 1) A member shall not falsely or maliciously attempt to injure the reputation

2. of another.

2) A member shall give credit for work done by others and shall refrain from
plagiarism in oral and/or written communication.
3) A member shall endeavor to cooperate with others in the profession and
encourage the ethical dissemination of technical knowledge.
4) A member having knowledge of unethical practices of another member shall
refer to the Constitution and By-Laws for Procedural Guidelines in a
timely manner: (See Article I, Section 6.C)

SECTION 5. RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PROFESSION

1. A member shall uphold this Code of Ethics by precept and example, and

2. encourage other memebrs to do the same.

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September 2004 (1) Procedures for Conducting Business at the Annual Meeting.

The SCST executive board formally adopts as policy the Procedures for Conducting Business at the Annual Meeting. According to these procedures old and new business agenda items must be presented or discussed during the long range planning session. Motions or resolutions not discussed or presented at the long range planning session during the current annual meeting cannot be proposed during the SCST business meeting and will not be recognized on the floor for discussion or voting. The Procedures for Conducting Business at the Annual Meeting are available from the SCST website for members to review.

February 2003 (1) Requests to the Executive Board must be submitted in writing.

If an SCST member would like the Executive Board to consider a request or issue it must be submitted in writing.

June 2002 (1) CSAAC Senior Analysts “grand fathered” as Registered Seed

Technologists

A CSAAC Senior Analysts may apply to become an RST if they have

successfully passed the germination and purity portions of the CSAAC examinations. An application must be filed with the Executive Director, a Privilege of Use Contract signed and membership dues paid before a Senior Analyst becomes a RST.

(2) Executive Board reimbursement for travel expenses.

Executive board members can request $300 per year reimbursement for travel expenses to board meetings.

(3) The Seed Technologist Newsletter shall be published on CD starting in September 2002.

April, 2001 (1) Either of the terms “Report of Analysis” or “Certificate of

Analysis” may be used as analysis report titles.

January, 2001 (1) Open Enrollment for AOSA, Certified Seed Analysts to become

Registered Seed Technologists in the SCST.

An AOSA, Certified Seed Analyst may apply to become a RST in the SCST, when they have successfully passed the Germination and Purity portions of the CSA examinations. An application must be filed and approved, Contract signed and dues are to be paid before becoming a Registered member in the SCST.

January, 2001 (2) New Registered Member becoming a Registered Member Inactive (RMI).

Before a new Registered Member can go to a RMI status, one year of paid dues and participation are required.

March, 1996 (1) Continuing Education Requirements:

Continuing education programs must be approved by the Membership

Director prior to training. It is the responsibility of the individual

Needing continuing education to submit a training agenda to the

Membership Director.

(2) Continuing education requirements for re-instatement of Registered

Members Inactive have been defined. Five (5) points of continuing education are required for each year that the Registered Seed Technologist has been RMI, up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) points. RMIs that have been actively engaged in seed testing are required to obtain one-half (1/2) the amount or two and one-half (2 ½) points per year up to a maximum of twelve (12) points. In both cases, one-half (1/2) the amount of points required to reinstate may be obtained from college courses.

March, 1996 (3) A Registered Seed Technologist employed by an official laboratory.

A Registered Seed Technologist employed by a designated official

Laboratory may perform their assigned duties and if their job

Description dictates, execute regulatory responsibilities.

March, 1996 (4) A Registered Seed Technologist contracting service testing for an

official laboratory.

A Registered Seed Technologist may perform seed testing for

Government agencies but must not:

· Advertise as being an official (state or federal) laboratory.

· Must not be involved in any regulatory work, such as, but not limited to issuing stop-sales, etc.

· The work shall be conducted in the facilities of said RST and the analysis should be reported as being conducted by a RST, member of the SCST, and not as an official laboratory.

March, 1996 (5) The interpretation of Article 1 of the By-Laws, lines 13 and 14

“by or for the seed industry” does not limit the use of the seal to

businesses actually involved in seed production, seed conditioning, or

marketing of seed, and that Article I, Section 1 of the By-Laws, line 14

“independent service testing laboratory” does not limit the condition of ownership except as stated in Article I, Section 1, lines 14, 15, 16, and 17.

March, 1994 (1) Transferring information from one analyst’s report of analysis to another analyst’s report.

This pertains to situations where one analyst/lab has issued a

Report of analysis for the partial or total analysis of a seed lot. A subsequent analysis by a different analyst/lab updates or completes a portion of the original analysis. A report of analysis is required to complete the sale of that seed lot. In this situation the second analyst should issue a report of analysis only on those tests actually done. Copies of both documents should be used to substantiate seed quality of the sales transaction.

There exist situations, however, where one analyst/lab may subcontract certain tests to another lab. If the first analyst wishes to include test results from outside testing on his report of analysis, prior permission must be obtained from the second analyst/lab. The Executive Board suggests permission be obtained in writing. Failure to obtain appropriate authorization in this matter could result in litigation due to plagiarism. An RST found guilty of plagiarism by the Committee on Grievances (Article VI, Section1) will be dismissed from active membership. An RST bears the responsibility for the accuracy of all test information on a Report of analysis he/she has signed.

March, 1994 (2) When a position of employment has been vacated by one

RST and replaced by another RST.

This pertains to seed company owned and operated labs where test results are kept in card files or stored in computer files and reports of analysis have not been issued routinely at the conclusion of testing each lot. All test information is the property of the seed company. The new RST employee may use test data from the previous RST employee’s work for issuing reports of analysis if the following conditions have

been met.

a. The seed lot in question has not been altered (i.e., reconditioned or rebagged) since the initial testing was done.

b. The germination test data is in compliance with Federal Seed Act requirements.

c. The previous tests were conducted by or under the supervision of an RST.

If the current RST feels the previous test results may not be accurate for whatever reason, it is his/her responsibility to convince his/her employer that the tests need to be repeated.

June, 1992 (1) An annual stipend of $500.00 be given to the Membership

Director to defray the expenses that pertain to that position.

Any further expenses (with receipts) are to be sent to the Treasurer for reimbursement to the Membership Director.

June, 1991 (1) The Interim examination will be given for the purpose of

retesting only to applicants who have failed and can demonstrate a valid and imperative reason to retake the examination. Final approval to retake the examination will be made by the Executive Board following a review of the request after the regular examination. Examination results must indicate that the applicant could be prepared to retake the examination at the interim date of the Mid-winter meeting. Retesting only one part of the examination will be allowed. To be qualified to take the exam, the applicant must have received a grade of at least 85% on the other four parts of the examination. Retests will not be given on the germination practical part of the test. The interim examination will be given only at the Mid-winter Board meeting of the Executive Board. Three Board members will be present to give the

examination. A fee of $500.00 plus examiner’s expenses are to be collected from each applicant prior to the examination date.

December, 1989 (1) No charge will be made for an Associate Member application.

December, 1989 (2) Generic seed analysis form: Registered members intending to use the

generic seed analysis form should try to conform to Roger Danielson’s instructions as closely as possible, but use the SCST insignia at the bottom of the form along with: Issued by Registered Member-SCST. The top of form should Not state SCST, as this is not a form issued by the Society.

December, 1989 (3) Compensation for services for Secretary-Treasurer be increased from

$150.00 to $200.00 per month as of December, 1989.

June, 1989 (4) The Board deems it inappropriate to sanction the seed analysis salary

survey as requested by the Front Range Seed Analysis.

June, 1985 (1) No RST applicant may take the exam without employment as stated in

the constitution.

June, 1984 (1) The SCST shall pay the travel expenses, hotel, and meals for the

mid-winter board and annual meeting including AOSA for the

Secretary-Treasurer.

June, 1983 (1) The Seed Technology News will accept no advertising effective

July 1, 1983.