Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Name)

This organization shall be called the Safety Evaluation Forum (hereinafter referred to as "the Forum").

Article 2 (Purpose)

The purpose of the Forum is to foster toxicology researchers and provide a broad platform for the exchange of opinions based on the motto of give and take, thereby contributing to the sound development of research and development of pharmaceuticals and other products.

Article 3 (Secretariat)

1. The main secretariat of the Forum shall be located at 8-1 Akashicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 28th floor of St. Luke's Tower, within Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Ltd.
2. A Secretary-General shall be appointed.
3. Several staff members shall be appointed to the secretariat.
4. The secretariat shall handle the administrative tasks of the Forum and support activities such as seminar organization.
5. Part of the secretariat's duties may be outsourced based on detailed regulations and service contracts.

Article 4 (Membership Types)

The Forum's members shall consist of the following:

1. Regular Members: Individuals who agree with the purpose of the Forum and wish to join, and who have been approved by the Executive Committee.
2. Special Members: Individuals who have made significant contributions to the Forum or lead research in their respective fields, recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the General Meeting.
3. Honorary Members: Special Members who have made particularly significant contributions to the Forum, recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the General Meeting.
4. Supporting Members: Individuals or corporations that support the activities of the Forum.

Article 5 (Member Rights)

1. Regular Members, Special Members, and Honorary Members shall receive the Forum's journal Tanimoto School Toxicology Q&A and may participate in other activities organized by the Forum.
2. Regular Members shall receive the following benefits:
   1. One subscription to the journal Tanimoto School Toxicology Q&A.
   2. Participation in forums and seminars at member prices.
   3. Voting rights at the General Meeting (one vote per member).
3. Supporting Members shall receive the following benefits:
   1. One subscription to the journal Tanimoto School Toxicology Q&A per supporting membership.
   2. Participation in forums at member prices (one person per supporting membership).
   3. Free participation in seminars (one person per supporting membership).
   4. Listing of member names on the Forum's website, forums, seminars, and other programs.

Article 6 (Membership Admission)

Individuals wishing to become members must submit an application form to the Secretary-General and obtain approval from the Executive Committee.

Article 7 (Membership Fees)

1. Members must pay an annual membership fee as separately determined.
2. Special Members and Honorary Members are exempt from paying the annual membership fee.
3. Paid membership fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Article 8 (Membership Withdrawal)

1. Members may voluntarily withdraw from the Forum at any time by submitting a withdrawal notice to the Executive Committee (voluntary withdrawal).
2. Members may be expelled (forced withdrawal) by the Executive Committee after deliberation if they fall under any of the following categories. However, in such cases, the member must be given an opportunity to explain themselves before the Executive Committee:
   1. Failure to pay membership fees for more than three years.
   2. Actions contrary to the Forum's objectives or actions that significantly damage the Forum's reputation in Tanimoto School activities or other social activities, or actions deemed inappropriate as a member by the Executive Committee.
   3. Violation of these regulations or other rules.
3. In the case of voluntary withdrawal, unpaid membership fees must be settled to complete the withdrawal process. In the case of forced withdrawal, fee settlement is not required, but unpaid fees must be settled if rejoining.

Article 9 (Loss of Membership)

1. In addition to the cases mentioned in the previous article, members shall lose their membership if they fall under any of the following categories:
2. Death of the member or dissolution of the Forum.

Chapter 2: Activities

Article 10 (Fiscal Year and Activities)

The fiscal year of the Forum shall be from August 1 to July 31 of the following year. To achieve the objectives stated in Article 2, the Forum shall conduct the following activities for its members:

1. Dissemination of information via email and website.
2. Organization of forums and seminars.
3. Establishment of subcommittees focused on specific themes.
4. Editing and publishing the journal Tanimoto School Toxicology Q&A.
5. Other activities necessary to achieve the Forum's objectives.

Chapter 3: Administration

Article 11 (Officers)

The Forum shall have the following officers:

1. Approximately 10 Board Members.
2. 2 Auditors.

Article 12 (Election and Term of Officers)

1. Board Members shall be nominated by members and approved by the General Meeting.
2. The term of Board Members and Auditors shall be two years, with the possibility of reappointment.
3. The Executive Committee shall elect a President from among its members, subject to approval by the General Meeting.
4. Auditors shall be elected from among the members by nomination and approved by the General Meeting.
5. Board Members and Auditors may not hold concurrent positions.

Article 13 (Executive Committee)

1. The Executive Committee shall convene as necessary, as determined by the President.
2. The Executive Committee shall carry out the activities of the Forum and establish committees for necessary activities.
3. Upon request from members, the necessity of subcommittees shall be deliberated and established.
4. Each committee and subcommittee shall have one responsible Executive Committee Member.
5. One Executive Committee Member shall be responsible for accounting.
6. Part of the website maintenance may be outsourced based on detailed regulations and service contracts.

Article 14 (Editorial Planning Committee)

1. The Editorial Planning Committee shall plan, manage, and compile the Forum's activities and create publications.
2. The Editorial Planning Committee shall consist of approximately 20 members, with one President elected and approved by the Executive Committee.
3. Members shall be nominated by members and approved by the Executive Committee.

Article 15 (Other Committees)

1. Other committees, such as the General Affairs Committee, Human Resources and Diversity Committee, Finance Committee, Public Relations and Digital Committee, and Liaison Committee, shall be established.
2. Each committee shall consist of the necessary number of members (several members each), with one President elected and approved by the Executive Committee.
3. Members shall be nominated by members and approved by the Executive Committee.

Article 16 (Subcommittees)

1. Subcommittees shall be established based on various research themes upon request from members.
2. Members shall be recruited from among the members for participation in research themes and approved by the Executive Committee.
3. The term of subcommittees shall be approximately two years, with the possibility of extension upon approval by the Executive Committee.
4. Subcommittees shall report their progress to the Executive Committee and at seminars. If presenting results outside the Forum, approval from the Executive Committee is required. Subcommittees shall be self-managed, and the Forum shall not provide financial support in principle.
5. Non-members may participate in subcommittees based on the research theme.

Article 17 (General Meeting)

1. The General Meeting is the highest decision-making body of the Forum and shall be held within three months after the end of the fiscal year to deliberate the following matters. Extraordinary meetings may be held if necessary:
   1. Business report and financial statements.
   2. Business plan and budget.
   3. Amendments to the regulations.
   4. Other important matters related to the administration of the Forum.
2. Each General Member shall have one vote at the General Meeting.
3. Minutes of the General Meeting, including the date, location, deliberated matters, and resolutions, shall be prepared.

Article 18 (Expenses)

1. The expenses for the administration of the Forum shall be as follows:
   1. Annual membership fees from Regular Members.
   2. Annual membership fees from Supporting Members.
   3. Other income.
2. An annual membership fee of 7,000 yen shall be collected from Regular Members for the Forum's activities.
3. An annual membership fee of 50,000 yen per unit shall be collected from Supporting Members for supporting the Forum's activities.
4. A booth exhibition fee of 30,000 yen shall be collected from those wishing to exhibit at forums and seminars.
5. A meal fee shall be collected from those wishing to hold luncheon seminars at forums and seminars.

Article 19 (Fiscal Year)

The fiscal year of the Forum shall begin on August 1 and end on July 31 of the following year. The budget and expenses for the period between the end of the fiscal year and the start of the next fiscal year shall be included in the budget and expenses for the next fiscal year.

Article 20 (Business Plan and Budget)

1. The business plan of the Forum shall be prepared by the President before the start of each fiscal year, confirmed by the Executive Committee, and approved by the General Meeting.
2. The secretariat shall prepare a budget proposal based on the business plans of each committee and subcommittee, confirmed by the Executive Committee, and approved by the General Meeting.
3. If a budget change is necessary during the fiscal year, the head of each committee shall obtain approval from the Executive Committee and notify the Secretary-General.

Article 21 (Business Report and Financial Statements)

1. The business report and financial statements of the Forum shall be prepared by the President after the end of each fiscal year, audited by the auditors, confirmed by the Executive Committee, and approved by the General Meeting. The General Meeting shall be conducted by notifying members of the documents, and approval requires the participation of one-third of the members with voting rights and the consent of the majority of the members exercising their voting rights.
   1. Confirmation of subcommittee attendance, records of activities, and records of each committee's General Meeting activities.
   2. Balance sheet.
   3. Income statement.
2. The documents and audit reports mentioned above shall be kept at the main office for five years, along with the articles of incorporation and the membership list.

Article 22 (Amendments to the Regulations)

Amendments to the regulations require the consent of two-thirds of the members present at the General Meeting.

Article 23 (Dissolution)

The dissolution of the Forum requires the consent of three-quarters of the members.

Article 24 (Disposition of Residual Assets)

Residual assets upon dissolution of the Forum shall be donated to a corporation that conducts activities in line with the Forum's objectives.

Supplementary Provisions

Article 25 (Delegation)

In addition to the matters stipulated in these regulations, necessary matters concerning the execution of the Forum's affairs shall be determined by the President.

Additional Provisions

These regulations shall come into effect on September 6, 1999. Detailed operational rules shall be separately determined.