National Constitution Guide

For a National Organization member to satisfy the requirements of Junior Chamber International, it must have a Constitution, which embodies the regulations and reflects the principles of the JCI Constitution. If this is to be achieved satisfactorily, a number of requirements must be identified at each level, i.e., local, national, and international.

This publication suggests a framework that provides a degree of standardization on which National Organization Constitutions can be based. It does not pretend to be exhaustive, nor is it intended that it should be followed rigidly. In this regard, some comments have been made to assist in making the most appropriate decisions whenever there are alternatives. Clearly, each Constitution must be drafted in a manner, which makes allowances for local conditions. If, however, a degree of uniformity among National Organization Constitutions can be achieved in a manner which ensures that the principle points in these notes are incorporated, there can be no doubt that 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 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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