Section 1.

The society shall encourage and actively participate in the creation of branches and affiliates to promote its objectives in specific regions.

Section 2.

The Society may accept applications of affiliation from national societies with interest in tropical root crops.

Section 3.

The name of such regional branches shall be the "International Society for Tropical Root Crops" followed by the name of the regional branch.

Section 4.

All members of regional branches and affiliates are not automatically members of the parent Society unless they pay the parent Society its stipulated dues.

Section 5.

Constitutions of regional branches and affiliates of the Society shall be in line with the objectives of the Society and shall complement the Constitution of the Society.

Section 6.

Regional symposia shall be held by regional branches during any of the two years following the Symposium of the parent Society. Regional branches should be given the task whenever possible of hosting the parent Society's triennial Symposium in combination with their own symposia.

Section 7.

Whenever financially possible the Society will provide funds to help regional branches in amounts decided by the Secretary/Treasurer in consultation with the President and Regional Councillor.