SECTION 1: The name of this Association shall be the Structural Engineers Association of Maine. The abbreviated name of the Association will be SEAM.

SECTION 2: The office of the Association shall be located at the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3: This Association is a non-profit organization established to pursue the common interests of members who practice structural engineering. Specific interests include:

(a) To advance the technical practice of structural engineers through meetings, seminars, and educational programs.

(b) To improve the professional, business and administrative practice of structural engineers.

(c) To advance proper legislation affecting structural engineering practice.

(d) To establish a network among the members of the Association to communicate information of common interests to structural engineers.

(e) To cultivate social contacts within its membership, and by closer association and a better mutual understanding, discourage unethical and detrimental practice, and inspirit a resolve to act collectively to benefit our profession.

(f) To serve the public, to encourage the pursuit of excellence in our practice, and to maintain the honor and dignity of our profession.

(g) To serve as a voice to the public on matters relating to structural engineering.