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Bylaws

Article I. NAME.

The name of this organization shall be the Visual Resources Association Great Lakes Area Chapter, hereafter referred to as the Chapter.

Article II. PURPOSE.

The purpose of the Chapter shall be the support and professional enrichment of Chapter members. It will serve to encourage and support the Visual Resources Association .

Article III. MEMBERSHIP.

1. Eligibility.
   Membership is open to all individual members in good standing of the Association in Northern Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania.
2. Dues.
   1. Dues shall be proposed by the Chapter members and ratified by member vote.
   2. The Chapter shall have the right to propose additional fees for special projects, subject to approval of the membership.
3. Privileges.
   1. Only Chapter members may vote and hold elected office.
   2. All members shall be entitled to receive minutes, announcements of meetings, and other notices of general interest to the membership.
4. The Chapter wil operate under the current edition of Robert's Parliamentary Rules of Order

Article IV. OFFICERS.

1. Chapter officers shall consist of a minimum of three, Chairperson, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
2. Qualifications for office. Office holders must be Chapter members in good standing.
3. Terms of office.
   The terms of office shall be two calendar years for the Chairperson and Secretary, overlapping, with an initial one-year term for Secretary upon the chapter establishment. The Treasurer shall serve a term of three calendar years.
4. Duties of officers.
   1. Chairperson
      1. The Chair shall be the representative of the Chapter on its official business, or shall designate a substitute.
      2. The Chair shall serve as program chair at Chapter meetings.
      3. The Chair shall make arrangements with the host for meetings.
      4. The Chair shall develop programs and agendas with the other officers.
      5. The Chair shall write and submit annual report and a mid-year report to the Secretary of the Association.
   2. Secretary
      1. The Secretary shall keep minutes of the Chapter meetings.
      2. The Secretary shall be responsible for Chapter correspondence.
      3. The Secretary shall maintain the Chapter mailing list.
      4. The Secretary shall produce and distribute notices of meetings and announcements.
   3. Treasurer
      1. The Treasurer shall establish financial accounts for the Chapter.
      2. The Treasurer shall keep financial records and report to the Chapter on a regular basis.
      3. The Treasurer shall collect and process Chapter dues.

Article V. ELECTIONS.

1. Officers shall be elected by a pluarality of votes cast by the members.
2. A nominating committee of at least two members will be responsible for nominating officers and presenting them in written form to the Chapter. Potential candidates should be informed by the committee of all duties of the the position that they are being asked to fill.

Article VI. MEETINGS.

1. Chapter meetings shall be called by the Chairperson.
2. Members may invite guests to meetings and encourage them to become members.
3. The Chapter will have at least two meetings per calendar year.

Article VII. AMENDMENTS.

1. Amendments to the Bylaws may be submitted to the Chapter in writing by voting members.
2. Approval of a two-thirds majority of voting members shall be necessary to amend the Bylaws.
3. The Bylaws shall be reviewed at least every five years

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