The European Manipuri Association is:

1. A non-sectarian, non-political, non-profit making organisation.
2. It is run by elected voluntary office bearers for a term agreed by members.
3. It comprises of Manipuris of all walks of life irrespective of gender, religion, nationality and ethnicity.
4. Membership is open to:
   1. All Manipuris and their spouses of any nationality and children.
   2. Any non-Manipuri who has strong affiliation to Manipur and shares EMA’s aims and objectives.
5. Structure:
   1. Chairperson: to be selected or elected from a senior member living in Europe.
   2. Secretary: to be selected or elected from a junior member living in Europe.
   3. There is provision for later expansion depending on circumstances.
   4. + - Amendment 1
      It was agreed in September 2002 EMA annual meeting that a treasurer be appointed to the committee. It was also agreed that the committee members should serve a two years term.
      
      
   5. + - Amendment 2
      It was agreed in August 2002 EMA annual meeting that a web master should be appointed to the committee. Also that each committee member should serve for a two years term and that 2 committee members should be replaced each year (except for the anomaly in 2005.)
      
      
6. Aims and Objectives:
   1. To unite and strengthen bonds amongst all Manipuris living in Europe.
   2. To counsel and support Manipuris seeking to obtain higher education in Europe, financially if feasible.
   3. + - Amendment 3
      It was noted in August 2002 EMA annual meeting that EMA was not in a position to support Manipuri students financially or to sponsor Visas.
      
      
   4. To work towards a united, peaceful and prosperous Manipur.
   5. To work towards bringing a better education to Manipuri students in Manipur by counselling.
   6. To work for the development of Manipur, wherever possible.
7. Activities:
   1. To register members by every possible means.
   2. To circulate information about EMA.
   3. To liaise and exchange information with other sister Manipuri Associations abroad.
   4. To meet at regular intervals.
   5. To engage in fund raising activities.
   6. To enlighten and promote our culture and heritage.
   7. To plan and organise socio-cultural gatherings.
   8. To organise an annual meeting, social gathering and dinner.
8. The constitution may be modified as and when deemed necessary after a majority vote.