Chapter Structure and Organization Sample Clauses

Chapter Structure and Organization. A. Chapter Incorporation 1. The Chapter may decide whether to incorporate; if the Chapter incorporates, then the Chapter must have Articles of Incorporation; if the Chapter does not incorporate (in other words remains unincorporated) then the Chapter must register its name with the state and have Articles of Association. NAEP recommends that the Chapters incorporate locally as a non-profit corporation and seek IRS non-profit status. If incorporated, the Chapter shall submit such reports as required by local laws. B. Chapter Boundaries 1. The Chapter will form along entire state boundaries or regional service area boundaries as accepted by the NAEP Board of Directors and may form local chapters or sections within the Chapter service area, as determined locally for the best service to the Chapter membership. 2. A Multi-State Chapter will maintain local chapters until one or more states within the Service area petition NAEP to separate and form its own Chapter. 3. Chapters may not have overlapping boundaries. 4. As of the date of adoption of this affiliation agreement, existing chapters can remain within their current boundaries. C. Chapter Structure 1. The Chapter may organize local chapter, section, board and committee structures that serve their local needs within the framework of the Chapter by-laws. 2. The Chapter must hold at least one full meeting of its membership annually. 3. The Chapter will elect/appoint one or more representative(s) as a voting member(s) to the NAEP Board of Directors, in accordance with NAEP bylaws as described in Section I B(6). This Chapter representative must be an NAEP General member to vote. 4. The Chapter will forward dues payments for NAEP membership received by the Chapter to NAEP for processing. Payments for new NAEP membership must accompany an application for membership. The Chapters can forward renewal payments without an application. D. Chapter Finances 1. The Chapter will keep accurate financial records as required by local laws. The Chapter is solely responsible for its finances and shall not bind NAEP in any way or form. 2. NAEP will not direct or control Chapter finances, nor will the Chapter direct NAEP finances, except when participating as a Chapter Representative on the NAEP Board. 3. NAEP is a not-for-profit organization under IRS Section 501.C.3, and maintains an appropriate non-profit status. 4. Unless otherwise stated in chapter, state, or federal rules, upon the dissolution of a Chapter, the Chapter offi...