Part 1. Name, Definitions and Interpretation:

1.1

The association shall be named the CARIBBEAN MARINE ASSOCIATION (hereinafter called "the CMA" or "the Association").

1.2

Definitions and interpretations are as follows:

1.2.1

“National Association” means a recreational marine representative association from a Caribbean country or a sub regional grouping as may from time to time be recognized by the Board of Directors of the CMA.

1.2.2

“Board” means the Board of Directors of the CMA.

1.2.3

“Language”.  The official language and the language of record shall be English.

1.2.4

“Office” shall mean the office from time to time of the headquarters of the CMA.

1.2.5

“Person” includes any person from a corporation, partnership, individual or other legal entity.

1.2.6

“Region” means the “Caribbean Region” being any of the countries, islands, provinces, states or colonies bordering the Caribbean Sea as determined by the Board of Directors.  The Board may also determine which political entities or sub-divisions shall be recognized as a separate entity.

1.2.7

“Seal” means the common seal of the CMA.

1.2.8

“Administrator/Manager” means any person appointed by the Board of Directors to perform the administrative or managerial duties of the CMA.

Part 2.  Aims and Objectives

2.1

The aims and objectives of the Association are as follows:

2.1.1

To actively promote the establishment of National Associations in the region

 where none exists.