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ARTICLE
V: CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS
Section 1. Definition.
The
term constituent chapter in these bylaws shall be interpreted
to mean a group of members of the IAHCSMM meeting regularly, conducting
programs consistent with the objectives of this Association, and having
a properly constituted organization.
Section 2. Conditions of Membership.
Number of Members. A newly organized chapter should have at least four (4) active members.
Articles of Incorporation or Constitution and Bylaws. Local chapters may be recognized as constituent chapters if their articles of incorporation or constitution and bylaws are approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors of this Association.
Elected Officers. Elected officers of constituent chapters must be members of IAHCSMM.
Section 3. Liaison.
The
constituent chapter should appoint or elect a liaison to IAHCSMM. This
member is entitled to represent the chapter to the Board of Directors
of the Association. Two members may perform this function if the conditions
of Article VII, Section 1A2 are met.
Section 4. Disqualification.
A
constituent chapter which fails to comply with these bylaws or for other
cause deemed sufficient may be disqualified as a constituent chapter
of the IAHCSMM by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors,
provided due notice has been given to the constituent chapter at least
three (3) months before such vote is taken.
Section 5. Reinstatement.
A constituent chapter which has been disqualified may be reinstated by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors of the IAHCSMM.
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