Name

Article 1 This committee is called the Ruby Business Hub Promotion Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Promotion Committee").

Objective

Article 2 The objective of the Promotion Committee is the further integration of the software industry and promotion of the focalization of business within Fukuoka Prefecture. This goal will be accomplished by utilizing the innovative Ruby programming language and through the close collaboration of industry, educational institutions including universities and technical schools, and the government.

Operations

Article 3 In order to accomplish the objective listed in the previous article, the Promotion Committee performs the operations listed in the following items.
(1) The planning and promotion of operations involving the integration of the software industry and the focalization of business.
(2) Other operations necessary to accomplish the goals of the Promotion Committee.

Members

Article 4 Members of the Promotion Committee shall be organizations of the following nature related to the software industry.
(1) System development companies that utilize Ruby or other similar technology and related user companies.
(2) Educational institutions including universities and technical schools which facilitate the study or research of software.
(3) Companies, organizations or government institutions that agree with the objectives specified within Article 2.

Becoming a member

Article 5 Those who wish to become members of the Promotion Committee must each submit separate membership application forms to the chairman and receive his approval.

Canceling membership

Article 6 When a member intends to cease being a member of the Promotion Committee, the member must notify the chairman.
(2) In the event that a member fails to adhere to these Terms, or a member partakes in action that brings harm to the name of the Promotion Committee, the chairman reserves the right to expel the member upon receiving the approval of the Planning and Steering Committee as prescribed by Article 12.

Executive officers

Article 7 The Promotion Committee shall be made up of the following executive officers.
1. One chairman
2. No more than two vice-chairmen
3. No more than fifteen commissioners
4. Two supervisors

(2) The chairman, vice-chairmen, commissioners, and supervisors shall be selected during a general meeting from among the members.
(3) Executive officers shall have a term of two years. Reappointments shall be allowed.
(4) Executive officers who are elected to fill a vacancy shall have a term the length of which is equivalent to the remaining term of his or her predecessor.
(5) Even upon the resignation or expiration of the term of an executive officer, the executive officer must conduct the duties of his or her office until his or her successor takes office.

Honorary chairman

Article 8 The Promotion Committee may appoint an honorary chairman.

Advisers and special advisers

Article 9 The Promotion Committee shall have advisers and special advisers as its supporters.
(2) Advisers and special advisers shall be delegated by the chairman.
(3) Advisers and special advisers shall state their opinions and give advice as requested by the chairman.
(4) Advisers and special advisers shall have a term of 2 years. Reappointments shall be allowed.

Duties

Article 10 The chairman shall represent the Promotion Committee and summarize the affairs of the Promotion Committee.
(2) The vice-chairmen shall assist the chairman. In the case that the chairman suffers an accident or is absent, the vice-chairmen shall act as and perform the duties of chairman in an order designated by the chairman beforehand.
(3) The commissioners shall decide and execute affairs related to the operation of the Promotion Committee.
(4) The supervisors shall perform audits of the Promotion Committee's accounting.
(5) The honorary chairman, advisers, and special advisers may express their opinions to the Promotion Committee.

General meeting

Article 11 The chairman may convene a general meeting when necessary. The general meeting shall be chaired by the chairman.
(2) In addition to the matters prescribed for by these Terms, the general meeting shall deliberate and decide basic matters relating to the business and operation of the Promotion Committee.

Executive board

Article 12 The Promotion Committee shall have an Executive Board under its jurisdiction.
(2) The Executive Board shall be comprised of one chairman, one vice-chairman, and one commissioner.
(3) The chairman shall preside over meetings of the Executive Board.
(4) The Executive Board shall deliberate over matters related to the execution of business prescribed for in Article 3 as well as other matters deemed necessary by the chairman.
(5) In addition to the above items, the Chairman may separately establish items which are necessary for the operation of the Executive Board.

Special Committee

Article 13 If the need arises, the Promotion Committee may establish a Special Committee under its jurisdiction in order to consider business relating to a specific area.
(2) In addition to the above items, the Chairman may separately establish items which are necessary for the operation of the Special Committee.

Expenses

Article 14 Expenses related to the operation of the Promotion Committee may be paid for with contributions or other revenue.

Contributions

Article 15 The contributions of the Promotion Committee shall be decided upon separately by the chairman after a decision has been made by a general meeting.

The fiscal year

Article 16 The fiscal year of the Planning Committee shall start on April 1 and end on March 31 of the following year.

Office

Article 17 The Promotion Committee shall have an office in Fukuoka Prefecture in order to manage the affairs of the Promotion Committee.
(2) The position of executive director of the head office shall be filled by the director of the Fukuoka Prefecture Commercial and Industrial Policy Division

Auxiliary provisions

Article 18 In addition to the matters prescribed for by these Terms, the Chairman may separately decide matters deemed necessary for the operation of the Promotion Committee.

Supplementary provision

(1) These Terms shall go into effect starting on August 4, 2008.