Article 1 The Chinese name of the Society is "中国岩石力学与工程学会" (hereinafter referred to as "the Society"). The full English name is "Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics & Engineering", which is abbreviated to CSRME.

Article 2 The Society is a national, academic, nonprofit organization. It was voluntarily set up by scientific and technological workers and related organizations in the field of rock mechanics and rock engineering. It was registered in the Ministry of Civil Affairs according to the law. It is a link and bridge between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the vast number of scientific and technological workers. It is an important social force to develop the sciences and technologies in rock mechanics and engineering in China. It is also an integral part of the China Association for Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "the CAST").

Article 3 The objective of the Society is: 1) to unite and mobilize all the members and scientific and technological workers. 2) to earnestly fulfill the responsibilities to serve scientific and technical workers, promote innovation-driven development, improve the scientific literacy of the people, assist scientific decision-making for the CCP and Chinese government. 3) to promote the prosperity and development of science and technology, accelerate the popularization and promotion of science and technology, and promote the growth and improvement of science and technology talents. 5) to reflect the opinions and suggestions of scientific and technological workers, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of scientific and technological workers, and create a good scientific and cultural atmosphere. 6) To remain committed to following the development path of socialist groups with Chinese characteristics, continuously enhance the political, advanced and mass character, establish an open, pivotal and platform-type association for science and technology, and become the people's organization that united the vast number of scientific and technological workers under the leadership of the CCP. 7) to provide as a social organization with scientific and technological public service products, and serve as an important part of the national innovation system. 8) to unite the vast number of scientific and technical workers more closely around the CCP, and work hard for the "Chinese Dream" of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Article 4  The Society runs under the guidance and supervision of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the PRC and the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), implements the resolutions of the CAST, undertakes and completes the tasks entrusted by the CAST, and elects delegates to participate in the national congress of the CAST.
The Society abides by the Constitution, laws, regulations and national policies, and  adheres to social morals. It resolutely implements the guidelines for independent innovation, leap-forward focus, supporting development and leading the future. It will carry forward the culture of respect for labor, knowledge, talent and creativity. It will also advocate the spirit of "innovation, truth-seeking, collaboration and dedication" and adhere to the principles of independence and democracy, and the policy of "all flowers bloom together, all schools of thoughts contend for attention".

Article 5 Registered office of the Society at: Beijing.


Article 6 The main service scope of the Society is:

(1) To carry out academic exchanges on rock mechanics and engineering, activate academic ideas, promote the development of disciplines, and boost independent innovation;

(2) To carry out technical development, promotion and exchange work related to rock mechanics and engineering, and provide support for major national projects and economic construction;

(3) To popularize the knowledge of rock mechanics and engineering science, disseminate scientific ideas and methods, promote advanced technologies, carry out scientific and technological education activities for young people, and improve the scientific literacy of members;

(4) To carry out non-governmental international exchange activities of science and technology in rock mechanics and engineering, promote international scientific and technological cooperation, and develop friendly communications with scientific and technological organizations and workers abroad in the field of rock mechanics and engineering;

(5) According to relevant regulations, to edit, publish and issue the academic journals of the Society, including the "Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering" (in Chinese), "Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering" (in English) and "Journal of Underground Space and Engineering" (in Chinese). Disseminate scientific and technical information by editing and publishing academic books and related audio-visual products about rock mechanics and engineering;

(6) To reflect the suggestions, opinions and demands of CSRME members and scientific and technological workers related to rock mechanics and engineering, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of members and scientific and technological workers, and promote the construction of scientific ethics and academic style;

(7) To promote the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, promote the integration of production, education, and research, boost the advancement of science and technology in the industry, organize CSRME members and scientific and technological workers to do their contributions to the establishment of an enterprise-based technological innovation system and comprehensively enhance the enterprise's independent innovation capability;

(8) To organize CSRME members and scientific and technological workers related to rock mechanics and engineering to make scientific and technological suggestions on national science and technology policies, regulations and national affairs, and promote scientific and democratic decision-making;

(9) To identify and recommend talents, carry out scientific and technological rewards approved in accordance with the relevant provisions, and commend and reward those members and scientific and technological workers who have achieved outstanding results in scientific and technological activities;

(10) To carry out scientific and technological demonstration and consulting services, hold scientific and technological exhibitions, support scientific research; carry out continuing education and training; carry out third-party scientific and technological evaluations, accept commissions to undertake project evaluations, scientific and technological achievement evaluations, and scientific and technological institution evaluations; undertake technical standard formulation and qualification appraisal of technical specialty.

(11) To initiate public welfare undertakings that conform to the articles of the Society and are conducive to the development of science and technology.


Article 7 The members of the Society include unit members and individual members (classified as ordinary members, student members, senior members, lifetime members, foreign members). Anyone who agrees with the Articles of the Society and meets the membership requirements can apply for membership and become a member after approval by the Society.

Article 8 The applicants applying for membership of the Society must meet the following requirements:
(1) To adhere to the Articles of the Society;
(2) To be passionate about rock mechanics and engineering career, and willing to join the Society;
(3) To abide by discipline and law, abide by scientific ethics and integrity, recognize and comply with the rules and regulations of the Society;

Article 9 Individual members

(1) Conditions for ordinary members

1. Scientists and technicians with equivalent technical titles of the assistant research fellow, lecturer, engineer, or above level;
2. More than three-year working experience in rock mechanics and engineering after graduation from colleges or universities, or those self-taught talents who have more practical working experience and a certain academic level;

3. Personnel with a master's degree or above;

4. Those workers who enthusiastically and actively support the Society, engaged in scientific research management and organization related to rock mechanics and engineering.

Ordinary members are the main body of the Society.

(2) Conditions for student members

Student members are available for graduate students (including candidates for master degree and PhD degree) involved in rock mechanics and engineering;

(3) Conditions for senior members

1. Those CSRME members who have made significant contributions to the disciplinary development and engineering construction in rock mechanics and engineering;

2. Those CSRME members who have made outstanding contributions to the establishment, organizational management and development of the Society;

3. Foreign or overseas experts and scholars who have made significant contributions to the disciplinary development of rock mechanics, have high academic prestige, and are concerned about the development and exchange of rock mechanics and engineering technology in China.

(4) Conditions for lifetime members

1. A lifetime membership with a certificate is available for those CSRME members who are willing to participate in the activities of the Society for a long time, enthusiastically and actively support the Society, have long been engaged in scientific research, technological innovation and development of rock mechanics and engineering, and took an active part in the construction and organization of the Society, can apply for a lifetime membership and obtain a certificate.

2. Lifetime members are required to pay the membership dues in a lump sum.

(5) Conditions for foreign members

Foreign members are available for those scientific and technological workers from abroad who have high academic achievements, are friendly to China and are willing to contact, communicate and cooperate with the Society.

The same goes for those scientific and technological workers from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 10 Unit members

Unit members are available for those legal enterprises, public institutions or academic organizations which are engaged in scientific research, education, production, design, have a certain number of scientific and technical personnel involved in rock mechanics and engineering, and are willing to participate in relevant activities organized by the Society.

Article 11 Enrollment Procedures

(1) Submit an application for membership;
(2) Introduced by more than two members or the employer;
(3) Membership registration must be completed in accordance with the provisions specified in the Articles of the Society.

If a local branch has been established, the Society shall entrust the executive council of the local branch to review the membership qualifications in accordance with the provisions specified in the Articles of the Society, and issue a unified membership card after the approval of the Society;

if no local branch has been established, the Executive council of the Society shall approve or authorize the Secretariat to handle with the enrollment; the admission of unit members and foreign members shall be approved by the Executive council of the Society. In addition, foreign members shall be recommended by two or more formal members and reported to the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) for record;

(4) The Secretariat shall be authorized by the Executive council of the Society to issue a membership card.

The Society follows the uniform coding rules formulated by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) to create unique membership number for each individual member. Each membership number corresponding to each member will remain unchanged throughout the life. The Executive council authorizes the Secretariat to issue membership cards (certificates) with uniform membership number.

Article 12 All members enjoy the following rights:

(1) The right to vote and to be elected;
(2) Participation in the activities organized by the Society, and preferential access to the relevant academic materials from the Society;
(3) The priority for the services from the Society;
(4) The right to criticize and supervise the work of the Society;
(5) The priority to technical consultation, to request assistance from the Society in holding training courses, and get help from the Society for assistance in carrying out relevant academic activities and popularization of scientific knowledge;
(6) Voluntary membership and free withdrawal.

Article 13 Members shall fulfill the following obligations:
(1) Abide by the Articles of the Society and implement the resolutions of the Society;
(2) Safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Society;
(3) Complete the work assigned by the Society, take an active part in the activities organized by the Society and write academic papers;
(4) Pay dues in accordance with regulations.

Article 14 Members who want to withdraw from the membership shall notify the Society in writing and return the membership card.

Any member who fails to pay the membership dues for one year and still does not take any remedial measures after being reminded by the Society will be regarded as automatic withdrawal from the Society from the second year.

Article 15 Any member who violates the criminal law or seriously violates the Articles of the Society shall be delisted after approval of the Council or the Executive council.


Article 16 The high authority of the Society is the National Member Representative Conference (NMPC). The office term is 4 years. If there are special circumstances that need to advance or postpone the office term, it must be decided by the Council, reported to the China Association for Science and Technology, and finally approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of People's Republic of China. The maximum postponement shall not exceed one year.

Article 17 The functions and powers of the National Member Representative Conference are:

(1) To formulate and amend the Articles of the Society;
(2) To elect and remove the Council;
(3) To review the work report and financial report of the Council;
(4) To formulate and modify the standard of membership dues;
(5) To make decisions on the termination of matters;
(6) To make decisions on other major matters.

Article 18 The National Member Representative Conference must be attended by more than 2/3 of the member representatives, and among them, 3/4 of the member representatives must come from the front-line positions of production, scientific research and teaching. Any resolution shall be valid when adopted by more than half of the votes. Any amendment to the Articles of the Society must be approved by voting by more than 2/3 of the member representatives.

Article 19 The Council is the executive body of the National Member Representative Conference. When the National Member Representative Conference is not in session, the Council takes charge of daily work and is responsible for the National Member Representative Conference.

(1) The members of the Council shall be selected by secret ballot based on fully consultation and negotiation;

(2) The members of the Council are available for those scientists, experts and young and middle-aged scientific and technological workers who are academically accomplished, upright, and enthusiastic about the actual activities of the Society. The personnel composition  of the Council should reflect the echelon structure of the old, middle and young talents. 2/3 of the personnel must come from the front-line positions of production, scientific research and teaching. The members of the Council shall normally serve no more than two consecutive terms, but can be re-elected every other term. No less than 1/3 of the members of the Council shall be renewed at each term.

(3) The Council of the Society may set up several working committees as working bodies under the leadership of the Council as needed by the work; the chairman and deputy chairman of each working committee shall be elected by voting;

(4) The Council can establish several specialized committees and branches as academic institutions under the leadership of the Council as needed by academic activities of CSRME. These specialized committees and branches must not be named with the words of "China", " Chunghwa ", "National" and so on. They are also not allowed to formulate any additional Articles.

The chairman and deputy chairman of each specialized committee and branch shall be elected by votes, or appointed by the Council or the Executive Council. The candidates to be elected shall be submitted to the Society for examination and approval.

The specialized committees and branches may set up the post of full-time or part-time secretary-general as needed by work. The candidates shall be nominated and appointed by the chairman, deputy chairman of the specialized committee and branch, and then reported to the Council for record.

(5) As the branches of the Society, the establishment of all the working committees, specialized committees and specialized branches should be discussed and decided by the Council or the executive council, and reported to the China Association for Science and Technology for record;

(6) Support mechanism and working bodies

The Society implements a multi-unit supporting system. The determination and change of the supporting units must be discussed and approved by the Executive Council. The current president of the Society shall sign a cooperation agreement to clarify the obligations and rights of both parties with the supporting units. The effective supporting period of each supporting unit is consistent with the office term of the Council.

The secretariat is the working body of the Society. Under the leadership of the Council, the secretary-general is in charge of the daily work of the Society. The supporting unit where the secretariat is stationed shall provide necessary human and material support and the necessary office conditions for secretariat's full-time staff.

Article 20 The functions and powers of the Council are:

(1) To implement the resolutions of the National Member Representative Conference;

(2) To elect and remove executive members of the Society, the president and deputy president, and to appoint, dismiss or remove the secretary-general;

(3) To prepare for convening the National Member Representative Conference;

(4) To report the work and financial situation to the National Member Representative Conference, and to be responsible for raising funds for the activities of the Society;

(5) To decide on the admission and removal of members;

(6) To make decisions on the establishment, change and cancellation of working bodies, branches, dispatched agencies and entities;

(7) To make decisions on the appointment of the deputy secretary-general and the principals in charge of each branch and agency;

(8) To lead the work of the institutions affiliated to the Society;

(9) To formulate the internal management system;

(10) To formulate and review the work plan of the Society;

(11) To decide on the matters of rewards and commendations;

(12) To decide on other major matters.
Article 21 The Council meeting must be attended by more than 2/3 of the members of the Council, and any resolutions must be approved by more than 2/3 of the votes. Any members of the Council who are unable to attend the Council meeting for some reason must submit a written report to the Council in advance.

Article 22 The Council meeting shall convene at least once a year. Under special circumstances, it may be held via online video or other ways.

Article 23 The members of the Executive Council shall be elected by the Council through differential votes and secret ballot, and the total number shall not exceed 1/3 of the numbers of the Council. When the Council meeting is not in session, the Executive Council shall exercise the functions and powers prescribed in paragraphs 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the Article 20, and shall be responsible to the Council. Any members of the Executive Council who cannot attend the meeting for any reason must submit a written report to the Council in advance.

Article 24 The meeting of the Executive Council must be attended by more than 2/3 of the members of the Executive Council, and any resolution must be approved by more than 2/3 of the votes.

Article 25 The meeting of the Executive Council shall convene one time at least every half a year; under special circumstances, it may be held by using online videos or other ways.

Article 26 The President, Deputy President and Secretary-General of the Society must meet the following requirements:

(1) He/she shall love the motherland, adhering to the Party's line, principles and policies, and having good moral character and style of study;

(2) He/she shall have a greater influence in the professional field of the Society;

(3) The highest serving age of the President and Deputy President shall not exceed 70. The highest serving age of the Secretary-General shall not exceed 62 when taking office. The Secretary-General shall work full time.

(4) He/she shall be in good health and suitable to normal work;

(5) He/she has not received deprivation of political rights by criminal acts;

(6) He/she shall have full capacity of civil conduct;

(7) He/she shall have democratic working style and strong team spirit.

The total number of the President, Deputy President and Secretary-Generals of the Society shall not exceed 1/3 of the members of the Executive Council.

Article 27 The Society has set up the post of "President". Before a term of office expired, "Dual President" can be also set up as required by work according to the decision of the Executive Council.

In case of the candidates for the President, Deputy President and Secretary-General of the Society exceed the highest age required for appointment, the election shall be submitted to China Association for Science and Technology and the Ministry of Civil Affairs for approval upon the proposal of the Council of the Society.

Article 28 The term of office of of the President, Deputy President and Secretary-General of the Society is four years, and shall not exceed two terms. The term of office of the appointment system for the Secretary-General is not subject to term limit.

Article 29 The legal representative of the Society is the current President. If the "Dual President" system is implemented due to work needs, one legal representative of the Society may be selected through consultation. Under special circumstances, the Deputy President and Secretary-General may serve as the legal representative of the Society upon the entrustment of the current President, the consent of the Council of the Society, the report submitted to the China Association for Science and Technology for examination, and finally the approval by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

The legal representative shall sign relevant important documents on behalf of the Society.

The legal representative of the Society shall not concurrently serve as the legal representative of any other organizations.

Article 30 The President of the Society shall exercise the following functions and powers:

(1) Convene and preside over the National Member Representative Conference, the meeting of the Council, and the meeting of the Executive Council;

(2) Supervise the implementation of the resolutions of the National Member Representative Conference, the meeting of the Council, and the meeting of the Executive Council.

If the President of the Society cannot perform his duties for some reasons, he may entrust one deputy President to exercise the relevant functions and powers.

Article 31 The Secretary-General of the Society shall exercise the following functions and powers:

(1) To preside over the daily work of the Secretariat, and organize and implement the annual work plan;
(2) To coordinate the work of all the branches, dispatched agencies and entities;

(3) To nominate the Deputy Secretary-General and the principal heads of each department for decision by the Council or the Executive Council of the Society;

(4) To propose a list of full-time staff for full-time staff of the office, representative office and entity institution, decide their remuneration and welfare treatment according to their positions and contributions, and submit it to the Council, the Executive Council or the President's office for approval;

(5) To handle other daily affairs.


Article 32 The Society implements the supervision system. Under the leadership of the National Member Representative Conference, the Board of Supervisors and the Board of the Council are set side by side. It is an internal organization that independently supervises the Council of the Society (the Executive Council) and the office of the presidents.

Article 33 The term of office of supervisors is four years. Upon expiration of the term of office of a supervisor, the supervisor may be re-elected, but not more than two terms. If the supervisor fails to be re-elected in time,

If the term of office of the supervisor is not reelected in time, or if the supervisor resigns during the term of office, resulting in the number of members of the Board of Supervisors being less than quorum, the original supervisors shall still perform their duties in accordance with the Articles of the Society and relevant rules and regulations before the elected supervisors take office.

Article 34 The Board of Supervisors shall be responsible for the National Member Representative Conference, supervise the financial operation of the Society and the legality of performing duties of the President, Deputy President, member of the Council, Executive member of the Council and the and Secretary-General of the Society, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Society and its members.

Article 35 The sources of funding:

(1) Membership dues;

(2) Subsidies and donations from domestic and foreign entities, groups and individuals;

(3) Funding from the China Association for Science and Technology, Chinese government and supporting units;

(4) Income from activities and services carried out within the approved scope of business;

(5) Interest;

(6) Other legal income.

Article 36 The legal income of the Society shall enjoy the property ownership of the legal person, and no unit or individual may embezzle, divide or misappropriate it.

The property and fixed assets of the Society shall be used for the business scope and development stipulated in the Articles of the Society, and shall not be distributed among members of the Society. We do not charge any fee for carrying out commendation and reward activities.

Article 37 The Society implements the Accounting System for Non-profit Organizations and the relevant national financial management system, and establishes strict financial management measures to ensure the legality, authenticity, accuracy and integrity of accounting data. The Society is staffed with accountants with professional qualifications. An accountant may not concurrently serve as a cashier. Accountants must conduct accounting and exercise accounting supervision. Accountants must go through the handover procedures with the person who takes over his/her post before transferring or leaving the post.

Article 38 The asset management of the Society must be implemented in accordance with the relevant state regulations and accept the supervision of the National Member Representative Conference and the relevant Financial Sector.

The Society grants the supervisors the right to be informed, and provides the supervisors with the necessary financial information and materials in time, so that the Board of Supervisors can effectively supervise, inspect and evaluate the operation and financial status of the Society. The President and Secretary-General of the Society shall, as required by the Board of Supervisors, report the signing, implementation, utilization of funds and profit and loss of major contracts of the Society. The leaders of the Society must ensure the authenticity of such information.

Before the term of office is changed or the legal representative is changed, the Society must accept financial audit according to law

Article 39 The salary, insurance and welfare of the full-time staff of the Society shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant regulations of the State on public institutions.


Article 40 The emblem of the Society consists of a globe, rocks, double lions and the English abbreviation CSRME. It implies that rock mechanics and engineering jointly support the sustainable development of the global environment.

Article 41 The emblem of the Society can be hung in office, event venues, conference venues, or printed on publications, electronic reading materials, and can be made into badges for wearing.


Article 42 Amendments to the Articles of CSRME shall be proposed jointly by more than 10 members, or proposed by the Council and formed a resolution, which shall be examined and approved by the National Member Representative Conference. Within 15 days after the resolution adopted by the National Member Representative Conference, it shall be reported to the China Association for Science and Technology for review and examination. Then the amendments will take effect after approval of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.


Article 43 In the event that the Society has completed its purpose, dissolved itself or needs to be cancelled due to division, merger or other reasons, the Council or the Executive Council shall put forward a motion for termination. It shall be approved by the National Member Representative Conference and submitted to China Association for Science and Technology for examination and approval. The Society shall be terminated after the Ministry of Civil Affairs goes through the cancellation registration procedures.

Article 44 Before the termination of the Society, a liquidation organization shall be established under the guidance of China Association for Science and Technology and other relevant authorities to clear up the creditor's rights and debts and handle the aftermath. During the liquidation, no activities other than liquidation shall be carried out. The remaining property after termination shall be used for the development of undertakings related to the purposes of the Society in accordance with the relevant state regulations under the supervision of The China Association for Science and Technology and the Ministry of Civil Affairs of PRC.


Article 45 The Articles of the Society were discussed and approved by the eighth National Member Representative Conference on December 12, 2016.

Article 46 The right to interpret the Articles belongs to the Council of the Society.


Article 47 The Articles of the Society shall come into force upon approval by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of PRC.