Chapter Constitution Guide

For a local organization member (chapter) of Junior Chamber International (JCI), Inc., to satisfy the requirements of its national organization, it must have a Constitution which embodies the regulations of its national organization and reflects the principles of the JCI Constitution. To achieve this, a number of requirements must be identified at local, national, and international levels.

This publication suggests a framework that provides a degree of standardization on which chapter Constitutions can be based. It is not meant to be followed rigidly, as each Constitution should be drafted to make allowances for local conditions. However, if a degree of uniformity among chapter Constitutions can be achieved incorporating the principle points in this guide, the administration of the JCI organization as a whole will benefit.

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Introduction
The Purpose of a Constitution
Articles and Bylaws
Organizational Structure of a Chapter
SAMPLE CONSTITUTION
Chapter 1: Name
Chapter 2: Emblem
Chapter 3: Affiliation
Chapter 4: Purposes
Chapter 5: Membership
Chapter 6: General Assembly
Chapter 7: Membership Meetings
Chapter 8: Officers
Chapter 9: Duties of Members of the Board of Directors
Chapter 10: Board of Directors
Chapter 11: Executive Committee
Chapter 12: Program Activities
Chapter 13: Finances
Chapter 14: Dues
Chapter 15: Principal Office
Chapter 16: Rules of Procedures
Chapter 17: Amendments
Appendix 1: The question of dues at the Chapter level
Appendix 2: Organizational Structure


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