SECTION 1: NAME

The name of this organization shall be "The Van Kuren Chapter of the National Management Association", herein after referred to as "the Chapter".

SECTION 2: PURPOSE

The purpose of this Chapter is to:

1. develop a professional spirit and understanding of management as a profession.
2. provide opportunity for development of leadership and managerial skills through study and practice.
3. provide opportunity for exchange of ideas and information on management practices.
4. encourage the spirit of unity and cooperation among members at all levels.
5. provide a forum for developing and practicing managerial skills.

SECTION 3: RESTRICTIONS

This Chapter shall be non-political, non-partisan, and shall not engage in collective bargaining on behalf of its members or others.

SECTION 4: NATIONAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

All members shall be members of the National Management Association with which this Chapter is affiliated, and to whose objective and Code of Ethics this organization subscribes.

SECTION 5: PROGRAM

At least 75% of the Chapter's total program shall be of a management development nature.

SECTION 6: INCORPORATION

The Chapter is incorporate as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Ohio with the name "Van Kuren Chapter".

Membership is extended to those individuals employed at National Air Intelligence Center, who perform functions such as:

1. organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the work of others, or
2. providing leadership and direction for teams or committees, either ad hoc or standing, or
3. developing, recommending/interpreting policy guidance/procedures, or
4. interviewing, selecting, indoctrinating, training and counseling employees, or
5. directing resources and technical efforts of contractors and/or other personnel including milestone accomplishment and funding expenditures, or
6. maintaining and operating test equipment and conducting test programs, or
7. overseeing administrative functions of an office, including handling of supplies, correspondence and files and assuring adherence to standards and required procedures.

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY

The board of Directors shall establish policies for determining membership eligibility.

SECTION 1: ANNUAL DUES

Annual membership dues and registration fee will be as determined by the Board of Directors. The fiscal year shall begin the first day of July.

SECTION 2: SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES

If dues are not paid within 60 days after the beginning of the fiscal year, the membership will be automatically suspended.

SECTION 3: REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERS

A member suspended for non-payment of dues may be readmitted upon receipt of the full annual dues plus the reinstatement fee.

SECTION 1: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The policy making body of the Chapter shall be a Board of Directors consisting of several directors and a Chairperson. The number of people on the Board will consist of ten percent of the total membership at election time. The Board will be elected by the general membership.

SECTION 2: OFFICERS

The officers of this Chapter shall consist of a President, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Administration, and Vice President of Finance elected by the general membership.

SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY AND DUTIES

Eligibility requirements and duties of officers and directors shall be as pre- scribed in the Bylaws.

SECTION 1: DIRECTORS

One-half of the total number of directors shall be elected each year for a two- year term. The directors shall be elected by secret ballot by the general membership as prescribed in the Bylaws, two months prior to the start of the administrative year. The administrative year shall begin the first day of July.

SECTION 2: OFFICERS

The officers shall be elected by secret ballot by the general membership as prescribed in the Bylaws two months prior to the start of the administrative year, and shall serve for one year from installation or until their successors have been elected and installed.

SECTION 1: ANNUAL MEETINGS

There shall be an annual meeting of the Chapter as prescribed in the Bylaws.

SECTION 2: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

A minimum of ten general membership meetings shall be held during the administrative year.

SECTION 3: BOARD MEETING

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

SECTION 4: QUORUM

A quorum at the membership meeting for the transaction of business shall be 25 percent of the membership of the Chapter. A quorum of the Board of Directors for the transaction of business shall be a majority of the Board members.

SECTION 5: PROCEDURE

The rules of procedure contained in ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER REVISED shall be used in the conduct of business of the Chapter in all cases which are not covered by the Constitution, Bylaws, or other special rules of this Chapter.

ARTICLE VII

COMMITTEES

SECTION 1: STANDING

The minimum standing committees shall consist of: Meeting Planning, Personal/Professional Development, Member Relations, and Public Relations. Additional standing committees may be authorized by the Board of Directors by means of change to the Bylaws, Article V.

SECTION 2: COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

The chairpersons of all standing committees shall be appointed by the President and shall submit reports to the officers to whom they are responsible.

SECTION 3: SPECIAL

Special committees of temporary nature, not to exceed the administrative year in which established, may be established by the President.

The Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting where a quorum is present or by mail. Amendments to the Constitution must be proposed in writing over the signed petition of ten (10) members, or by a special committee appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and presented to the Board of Directors. Notification of the vote on a proposed amendment and content of the amendment must be given to the entire membership at least 30 days in advance by the Board of Directors.

In the event this Chapter should desire to vote on disbandment or on continued affiliation with the National Management Association, the National Headquarters shall be notified at least 90 days before such a vote is taken.