SECTION 1: ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP

Any person employed at the National Air Intelligence Center (NAIC), desiring membership in the chapter shall submit to the Membership Committee a properly completed application form, accompanied by the dues (or Payroll deduction authorization, if applicable) for the current year, and the registration fee when applicable.

SECTION 2: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP

Upon recommendation of acceptance of the application by the Membership Committee, the Vice President of Administration shall notify the applicant of his/her status.

SECTION 3: INELIGIBILITY

If a member's job changes so that it no longer satisfies membership requirements as defined in the Constitution, Article II, the membership shall be allowed to continue until the next annual review date as specified by Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution. Dues will be refunded on a prorated basis. Should the prior member become eligible again for membership, no initiation fee will be required.

SECTION 4: RESIGNATIONS

Anyone who voluntarily resigns and reapplies for admission shall become a member again only upon approval of the Membership Committee.

SECTION 1: PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Any candidate for these positions shall be a member of any National Management Association (NMA) chapter for one year before taking office and shall not be a concurrent director, officer, and/or committee chairperson.

SECTION 2: VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

Any candidate for these positions shall be a member of any NMA chapter for one year before taking office and shall not be a concurrent director, officer and/or committee chairperson.

SECTION 3: DIRECTOR

Any candidate for this position shall be a member of any NMA chapter for one year before taking office as a Director and shall not be a concurrent officer and/or a committee chairperson.

SECTION 4: CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD

The Chairperson will be elected by the Board of Directors three months prior to the start of the administrative year from among those Directors who will be starting the second year of their two-year terms. The Chairperson assumes office at the first Board meeting of the administrative year. The resident is not eligible to be the concurrent Chairperson of the Board.

SECTION 5: SUCCESSION IN OFFICE

After serving a full twelve-month term, no officer may succeed him/herself in the same office unless waived by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 1: ANNUAL DUES

Annual dues for all members shall be specified by the board of directors and payable in advance. This amount shall include dues in The National Management Association.

SECTION 2: REGISTRATION FEE

Each new member shall pay a registration fee upon entry into the Chapter. This includes the registration fee of The National Management Association.

SECTION 1: CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD

The Chairperson of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors. He/she shall appoint a recording Vice President of Administration to take minutes of the Board meetings and send copies approved by the Board of Directors to NMA National Headquarters and Regional Manager. He/she shall communicate to the President the policies and actions of the Board.

SECTION 2: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Duties shall be to:

1. serve as the policy making body of the organization.
2. set immediate goals for the current administrable year, and long-range plans and goals for future development.
3. direct the Chairperson of the nominating committee.
4. appoint the Chairperson.
5. approve the annual budget and appoint a committee for the annual audit of the books.
6. serve as an evaluation committee to report on membership meeting programs and other activities.
7. continuously monitor activities in the chapter to assure that Board policies are being observed.
8. serve as liaison to the Executive Advisor.

The Board of Directors may cause the removal and replacement of a Director for irregular attendance at Board meetings or failure to fulfill his/her responsibilities upon a two-thirds vote of the entire Board.

SECTION 3: PRESIDENT

Duties shall be to:

1. satisfactorily operate the Chapter in accordance with the Constitution and the Bylaws established by the Board of Directors.
2. establish an organizational structure and staff it.
3. preside at all regular and special membership meetings of the Chapter.
4. sign all written contracts of the Chapter (with the Vice President of Administration) as authorized by the Board of Directors.
5. appoint all committee chairpersons.

SECTION 4: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Duties shall be to:

1. perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.
2. provide leadership and direction to the Personal/Professional Development, Meeting Planning, and the Public Relations Committee Chairpersons.

SECTION 5: VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Duties shall be to:

1. sign all written contracts of the Chapter (with the President) as authorized by the Board of Directors.
2. assure membership records are maintained via the Member Relations Committee.
3. provide leadership and direction to the Awards and Recognition Committee.
4. perform such other duties pertaining to his/her office as may be designated by the President.

SECTION 6: VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

Duties shall be to:

1. assume responsibility for the funds of the Chapter and deposit them in a depository approved by the Board of Directors.
2. pay all bills that fall within the budget, provided the invoices are approved by the official responsible for the activity.
3. pay all other bills which are duly approved by the Board of Directors.
4. keep books of account of receipts and expenditures which shall be open at all times for inspection by the Board of Directors.
5. make such reports as designated by the President.
6. provide leadership and direction to the American Enterprise Committee.

SECTION 1: STANDING

All appointments of members to standing committees shall be made by the Chairperson.

SECTION 2: SPECIAL

All appointments of members to special committees shall be made by the Chairperson unless previously designated by the President.

SECTION 3: MEETING PLANNING

The Meeting Planning Committee shall plan, organize, and execute all phases of programs for each regular membership meeting.

SECTION 4: MEMBER RELATIONS

The Member Relations Committee shall plan, organize and conduct a constant program for enlisting new members and promote interest in, and understanding of, the Chapter and the NMA to the members. This committee shall also plan and execute a training program for its personnel, particularly for member contact.

SECTION 5: PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Personal/Professional Development Committee shall determine the development needs of the membership, and plan a program of management development activities, aside from the general membership meetings. This committee shall also regularly consult NAIC executives, training director(s), past officers, the Board, and the membership.

SECTION 6: PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Public Relations Committee shall keep the public informed of the activities of the Chapter and be responsible for internal publicity and publications.

SECTION 7: AMERICAN ENTERPRISE

The American Enterprise Committee shall promote the American free enterprise system. This may include speech contests, special meetings and speakers, and National Management week.

SECTION 8: AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

The Awards and Recognition Committee shall administer the chapter's awards program.

SECTION 1: APPOINTMENTS

If a Director vacancy occurs during the year, the Board of Directors shall appoint a qualified member to serve for the balance of the year. The remainder of the vacated term, if any, shall be filled by a short-term Director elected at the next annual election following the vacancy. If an Officer vacancy occurs during the year, the Board of Directors (or President) shall appoint a qualified member to serve the balance of the year.

SECTION 1: THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The Chairperson of the Board shall appoint the Nominating Committee, comprised of three to five members. None of the committee shall be a director or officer or a candidate for office. The names of those serving on the committee shall be announced at a general membership meeting at least two months before election.

SECTION 2: COMMITTEE INSTRUCTIONS

The Nominating Committee shall nominate candidates for all directors and appropriate officers whose terms are expiring and for any other vacancies that may exist on the Board. The list of candidates selected by the Nominating Committee shall be submitted to the membership at a regular meeting one month in advance of election. Additional nominations may be made form the floor upon recognition from the Chair. Such nominees must meet eligibility requirements stated in Article II.

SECTION 3: PROCEDURES AND TIME OF ELECTION

Election of officers and directors shall be held at a regular general meeting two (or three) months in advance of the start of the administrative year. Mail ballots may be used but must be returned in time for tabulation at the election meeting. Those received after the date shall be null and void.

SECTION 1: MEMBERSHIP MEETING

A regular membership meeting shall be held monthly. There shall be a minimum of ten general meetings.

SECTION 2: ANNUAL MEETING

This meeting shall be the first meeting of the administrative year. (Specified in Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution. Installation of officers shall be held at this meeting.

SECTION 3: INSTALLATION MEETING

This meeting shall be the first meeting of the administrative year. (Specified in Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution.) Installation of officers shall be held at this meeting.

SECTION 4: SPECIAL MEETINGS

May be called for a specific purpose only. No other business may be transacted at this meeting. Special meetings may be called by the President, a majority of the Board of Directors, or two-thirds of the membership. The membership must be given ten (10) days advance notice before the meeting.

SECTION 5: BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The Board will meet monthly. There will be a minimum of 11 monthly Board meetings. Special meeting may be called by the chairperson of the board, or upon petition signed by at least three members of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 1:

The Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2:

Any proposal for amendments to the Bylaws must be presented in writing to the Board of Directors 30 days in advance.