Organizational Structure of a National Organization

The organizational structure of a National Organization must be planned in a manner best suited to meet its own needs. There are, nonetheless, certain aspects of organization, which should be present in any National Organization. These are:
  1. General Assembly: It is through this body that the control and direction of the National Organization are exercised. Its composition is dealt with under Chapter VI of the Specimen Constitution.
  2. Board of Directors: The function of the Board of Directors is to facilitate the administration of the National Organization. Its composition is dealt with under Chapter IX and X of the Specimen Constitution.
  3. Executive Committee: Some of the members of the Board of Directors may form an Executive Committee, the composition of which is dealt with under Chapter XI of the Specimen Constitution.
  4. Areas of Opportunity: These are the means through which the program activities of the National Organization are carried out and classified. These should follow the pattern established by JCI.

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Introduction
The Purpose of a Constitution
Articles and Bylaws
Organizational Structure of a National Organization
SAMPLE CONSTITUTION
Chapter 1: Name
Chapter 2: Emblem
Chapter 3: Affiliation
Chapter 4: Purposes
Chapter 5: Membership
Chapter 6: General Assembly
Chapter 7: National Organization Convention
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: Senators
Chapter 16: Principal Office
Chapter 17: Rules of Procedures
Chapter 18: Amendments
Appendix 1: The question of dues at the National level
Appendix 2: National Organizational Structure


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