Chapter 5: Membership
ARTICLE 5-1. DEFINITION:
Local organizations whose objectives and activities are in accordance with the purposes of JCI and the National Organization, and which are formally affiliated to the National Organization, shall be Local Organization members hereinafter known as “Chapters” of the National Organization.
ARTICLE 5-2. QUALIFICATIONS:
Membership of the National Organization shall be open to organizations in the geographical area of the National Organization provided that such organizations:
- Comply with the requirements of the National Organization as laid down in this Constitution.
- Have objectives and policies, which are consistent with the purposes of the National Organization and JCI.
- Maintain age limits as per Article 5-6 of the present Constitution.
- Maintain a minimum membership of twenty five (25) members for a fully affiliated Chapter.
ARTICLE 5-3. REQUIREMENTS:
Applications for membership in the National Organization shall be lodged in writing with the Secretary General at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting of the General Assembly. Such applications must be accompanied by:
- A copy of the applicant’s Constitution.
- The applicable National Organization and JCI dues for the subsequent fiscal year.
- The names and addresses of Chapter officers.
- A list of past activities, if any.
- A list of proposed activities for the ensuing year
- A list of all members with their names, addresses and birth dates.
ARTICLE 5-4. PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
During the first six months of its affiliation, a Chapter will be provisional. During this period, it can participate in all National Organization meetings but will not have voting rights.
ARTICLE 5-5. PROCEDURE:
Every application for membership in the National Organization, which meets the requirements of Article 5 2 and Bylaw 5 3 and is approved by the Board of Directors, shall be accepted upon approval by a two thirds (2/3) majority of the General Assembly
ARTICLE 5-6. AGE LIMIT:
Local organization members shall maintain age limits of not less than eighteen (18) and not more than forty (40) years for Individual Members, provided that membership may continue until the end of the calendar year in which the person reaches the age of forty (40) years, except for the Immediate Past President, who may serve in that capacity for not more than one (1) year.
BYLAW 5-7. RESIGNATION:
Any Chapter may terminate its association with the National Organization and may cease to be associated immediately upon its lodging notice with the President of its wish to do so accompanied by all monies it owes to the National Organization.
ARTICLE 5-8. DISQUALIFICATION:
Where two thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board of Directors are of the opinion that a Chapter is no longer qualified for membership in the National Organization due to the violation of Article 5 2, the membership of that Chapter may be suspended or terminated subject to ratification by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of General Assembly.
Printer friendly version |
Next: Chapter 6: General Assembly
| 
Word® (810 KB)