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Template of MOR Chapter Bylaws (draft)

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Article I. – Name
1.        This organization shall be called the <your chapter name>
Chapter of the Mission of Reason. [Generally this name will reflect
location (and SIG where applicable).]

Article II – Purpose

[The following section is mandatory]
1.        *The Chapter is organized and will be operated exclusively
for educational and scientific purposes.*
a.        To promote the mission of the Mission of Reason.
b.        To provide a means of communication between persons
having interest in the development and furthering of reasoning in
society.
2.        This Chapter will serve persons who live or work in <yoru
geographic area.> [Be specific.]
3.        This Chapter is chartered by the Mission of Reason. These
bylaws neither supersede nro abrogate any of the Bylaws of the
ACM that regulate chapter affairs.

Article III – Membership

[Provisions in this section must conform to MOR bylaws]
1.        *Membership in the Chapter shall be open to all MOR
members in the geographic region served by the Chapter. Voting
membership in the Chapter shall be open to all persons who are
ACM members in that region who attend a meeting where vote
takes place.
2.        (Non-voting membership and event participation is granted
to non-MOR individuals who wish to participate in support of the
goals of the chapter.)
3.        (Student membership in this chapter is open to all full-time
students.)

Article IV – Officers

1.        The officers of this chapter must be MOR members and
shall be at a minimum the : Chair, Vice-Chair,
Secretary/Treasurer. [Some chapters combine the offices of
Secretary and Treasurer into one position. Other offices, like
Activities Chair, can be created.]
2.        *All officers and candidates for office of the Chapter must be
full members of MOR.* [Provisions for vacancies and limitation of
terms can be included.]
3.        The officers shall be elected at the annual Election Meeting.
They shall take office on <January 30th > and serve for one year
terms. (They shall take office immediately.)

Article V – Duties of Officers

1.        The chair shall preside at all meetings of this Chapter and of
its Executive Council.
2.        The vice Chair shall preside at meetings in the absence of
the Chair.
3.        The secretary shall keep the minutes of all chapter and
executive council meetings. Other duties of the secretary shall
include:
a.        Preparation of the Annual Chapter fiscal and activities
Reports for presentation to the Board of the Mission of Reason
and also to the Chapter members at the Annual Election Meeting.
This report must be received no later than January 30th for the
previous year.
b.        Notification to the MOR president of any changes in the
elected offercers of the Chapter.
c.        Submission of any proposed amendment to these bylaws to
the board of MOR. [Amendments must be approved by the MOR
Board and pass a vote of Chapter membership before being
implemented.]
4.        The Treasurer shall collect dues, pay all bills, receive
donations, and maintain the Chapter’s financial records. Duties of
the Treasurer shall also include:
a.        Preparation of the Chapter’s Annual Financial Report for
presentation to the Chapter at the Annual Election meeting and to
the MOR Board no later than January 30th of each year.

Article VI – Executive Council

1.        The executive Council shall consist of the present Chapter
officers, the immediate Past Chair, the Chairs of the Chapters
standing committees, and <2> Member(s) at large designated by
the Chair.
2.        The term of the members of the council shall coincide with
the terms of their elected offices, (or for members at large for the
term of their appointment as designated by the chair. Past Chairs
may attend at their discretion.)

Article VII – Standing Committees

1.        The Standing Committees of the chapter shall include
<Program (activities), Logistics, Education, Membership, Publicity,
etc.)
2.        The Program Committee shall plan and make arrangement
for the presentations at MOR meetings.
3.        (Include descriptions of other standing committees here.)

Article VIII – Temporary Committees

1.        With the advice of the Chapter Executive Council, the Chair
may appoint such temporary committees as appropriate.
2.        (A Nominating Committee, consisting of at least three
members of this chapter, at least two of whom shall not be
members of the Executive Council, shall be appointed by the
Chapter Chair at least two months prior to the Election Meeting.)
[One option for nomination is presented but others may be
proposed.]
3.        (An audit Committee shall be appointed by the Chapter
Chair at the close of the fiscal year to assure the accuracy of the
accounting of the Chapter’s funds for the year. This Committee
should also verify the accuracy of the Financial Report prepared by
the Treasurer for submission to the MOR Board.)
4.        (Describe other temporary committees here.)

Article IX – Meetings

1.        Meetings shall be held as planned by the Program
Committee. *The Chapter shall hold meetings only in places that
are open and accessible to all members of the Association.*
[Make sure that handicapped accommodations are available as
needed.]
2.        The annual Election Meeting shall be held the last meeting
of the calendar year. At this meeting, the secretary and treasure
each shall present their respective report. Also, the election of the
officers shall be held at this meeting.
3.        Notices of all meetings shall be distributed to all members
at least one week prior to any Chapter meeting.

Article X – Disbursements and Dues

1.        Disbursements from the Treasury for Chapter sexpenditures
shall be made by the Treasurer with authorization of the Executive
Council and shall be included int eh minutes of its meetings.
2.        Dues shall be fixed annually by the Execuitve Council.
(Dues may be $0.00 if alternative sources of Chapter funds are
available such as event fees, sale of items, or donations.)

Article XI – Amendment and Voting Procedures

1.        *All proposed changes to these Chatper Bylaws shall have
been approved by the Chapter Executive Committee, comply with
the ACM Bylaws, and be approved by the ACM Board before being
voted on by the Chapter membership. If the vote passes, the
amendment will be immediately adopted.
2.        No official business of the Chapter shall be conducted
unless a quorum of the Chapter is present.
3.        A quorum of the chapter shall be defined as <50> percent of
the voting membership of the Chapter or at least <5> members
whichever is greater.
4.        A simple majority of the members present and voting shall
be required to carry a motion or pass a vote of referendum from the
Chapter Executive Council or election of office.
5.        Officers will be elected by a plurality of votes cast. [If the
election is conducted by mail or electronically, special procedures
will need to be included here to authorize that process.]

Article XII – Dissolution of the Chapter

1.        Dissolution of this Chapter by consent of the members shall
consist of unaniomous agreement of all its officers together with a
majority vote at an election meeting which has been publicized in
advance to all members of the Chapter for the purposes of taking
this vote.
2.        *Should this Chapter be dissolved, its assets and liabilities
shall be transferred to the Mission of Reason and shall be
supervised by the MOR Board and managed by the President.*

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