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|  Name |   
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| Article 1 |   
|  | This association shall be named Japan Medical Imaging and Radiological Systems Industries Association  (JIRA) |  |  |   
|  Purpose |   
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| Article 3 |   
|  | This association intends to contribute to the growth 
of the diagnostic imaging equipment and systems, radiotherapy systems, and related products and people's health and welfare by the standardization, 
quality and safety assurance and technological improvements of medical radiological 
systems (including equipment, related components, accessories, etc. that employ 
radiation for the diagnosis and therapy of patients). |  |  |   
|  Business 
activities |   
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| Article 4 |   
|  | This association shall conduct the following business activities 
in order to achieve the objectives laid down in the preceding article. |   
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| (1) | To draft standards related to medical imaging systems 
and to promote standardization |   
| (2) | To conduct research and surveys concerning the improvement of the 
quality, safety and technology of medical imaging systems |   
| (3) | To promote and improve the production, distribution and foreign 
trade for medical imaging systems |   
| (4) | To hold and participate in exhibitions, seminars and technical training 
courses related to medical imaging systems |   
| (5) | To disseminate information about laws, regulations, standards, etc. 
related to medical imaging systems and to cooperate with regulatory authorities |   
| (6) | To conduct other activities that are necessary to achieve the aims 
of this association |  |  |  |   
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| Article 42 |   
|  | This association shall organize divisions and committees in order 
to ensure smooth implementation of business activities. 2. The divisions and committees shall survey, research or deliberate on relevant 
matters.
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|  Secretariat |   
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| Article 43 |   
|  | This association shall form a secretariat to process clerical tasks 
related to this association. 2. (omitted)
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