The Société Mondiale du Vin is both a discrete organization and a part of the Society. Its purpose is to encourage the collection and dissemination of information on wines, old brandies and quality spirits and to recognize and focus on the best products of the Society's professionals in the wine, spirit and allied industries. The Société Mondiale du Vin shall be composed of Members of the Society involved in the wine and spirit industry including, but not limited to, vintners, grape growers, wholesalers, retailers, sommeliers, barmen, wine writers and caterers, as well as amateur connoisseurs dedicated to promoting the education and enjoyment of fine wines and spirits, as a vital part of the dining experience. It is the Society's intent that the Société Mondiale du Vin be, if feasible and possible, self-financing through revenues received on account of its initiation fees, annual dues and activity tariffs. Continued membership in good standing in the Society is a condition of membership in Société Mondiale du Vin in addition to the other requirements therefor as from time to time promulgated. The rules, regulations, program and policy of Société Mondiale du Vin shall be reflected and provided for in a document entitled “Operating Manual, Société Mondiale du Vin” which will be adopted by the Board of Directors of the Society and submitted to the National Council for ratification. Modifications, additions and amendments thereto may, from time to time, be promulgated by the Société Mondiale du Vin Committee of the Board of Directors, subject to its approval (at which time it shall be deemed effective); and, thereafter, subject to the National Council for ratification. 

Article XVI
ACADÉMIE DE GASTRONOMIE BRILLAT-SAVARIN

The Académie de Gastronomie Brillat-Savarin is both a discrete organization and a part of the Society. Its purpose is to encourage a technical and detailed understanding of foods, their preparation and effect on the senses; organize and support the dissemination of data in this connection, and conduct educational seminars; and, recognize, focus and promote excellence among the Society's Professionals involved in the Food Industry. The Académie shall be composed of Members of the Society who are either involved in the preparation of foods or its production, food critics, educators, writers and scientists as well as amateur connoisseurs dedicated to promoting the education and enjoyment of fine food. It is the Society's intent that the Académie be, if feasible and possible, self-financing through revenues received through its initiation fees, annual dues and activity tariffs. Continued Membership in good standing in the Society is a condition of Membership in the Académie de Gastronomie Brillat-Savarin, in addition to other requirements as from time to time promulgated. The rules, regulations, policy of the Académie shall be as provided for in a document entitled “Operating Manual, Académie de Gastronomie Brillat-Savarin,” which will be adopted by the Board of Directors of the Society and submitted to the National Council for ratification. Modifications, additions and amendments thereto may, from time to time, be promulgated by the Académie Committee of the Board of Directors, subject to the Board's approval, at which time it shall be deemed effective; and, thereafter, submitted to the National Council for ratification.

Article XVII
INCAPACITY OF LOCAL, REGIONAL OR NATIONAL OFFICER

The incapacity of a Local, Regional or National Officer which continues for a period of ninety (90) days shall automatically be deemed a resignation of office. The nature and extent of the incapacity which is the subject of this Article is such which interferes and/or prevents the Officer to duly perform and discharge the duties that are the responsibility of the pertinent office. In the case of a Local or Regional Officer, the determination of the extent of the incapacity in this connection shall be made by the pertinent Bailli Provincial; in the case of a National Officer, by the Bailli Délégué; and, in the case of the Bailli Délégué, by the Board of Directors. An Officer who has resigned from office because of a determined incapacity that has continued for ninety (90) days shall remain a Member of the Bailliage des Etats-Unis and his/her Local Bailliage (if not an At Large Member) without the requirement of the payment of any further Dues whatsoever during the continuance of the period of incapacity.