(I) Aims and function of the Union

(1) The objects of the International Union for Pure and Applied Biophysics are advancement of education in theScience of Biophysics. In furtherance of this aim the Council may exercise the following powers:

(a) to organize international cooperation in Biophysics and to promote communication between the variousbranches of Biophysics and allied subjects;

to encourage within each adhering body cooperation between the societies that represent the interests ofBiophysics;

to contribute to the advancement of Biophysics in all its aspects.

(2) For these purposes it shall have power:

(a) to set up commissions or bodies for special purposes;

(b) to organize international meetings and conferences;

(c) to collaborate with other scientific organizations;

(d) to act in all ways as a constituent union of the International Council of Scientific Unions in accordance with thestatutes of that body;

(e) to develop any lawful activity deemed helpful to the forwarding of its declared objects.