Section 1. Name
The name of this organization shall be known as the Virginia Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association, also referred to as "Chapter" or "VIRGINIA NENA". The Chapter is chartered by the National Emergency Number Association henceforth referred to as "Association" or "NENA", a 501(c) (3) non-stock corporation. The Chapter is separate and a distinct organization, operating independently of the Association and financially responsible for its own operations, but shall comply with the Bylaws of the Association.
Section 2. Object
The object of the Chapter shall be to:
Section 1. Members
Applications for Chapter membership and the reporting thereof, shall be executed upon standard forms as approved and directed by the Executive Board of NENA. All applications are submitted directly to the Association office. The President of the Chapter may, at anytime, request for the Association office to produce a list of the Chapter members
Section 2. Membership Designations
The membership of the Chapter shall be divided into the classes of Public Sector Member, Private Sector Member, Emergency Dispatcher Member, Associate Member, NENA Hall of Fame Member, and Life Member. Members shall be admitted in accordance with the classification requirements set forth in this Article. Membership shall not be denied on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or numerical limitation. All members are eligible to serve on committees if appointed.
2.1. Public Sector Member
Public sector members are members who are employed by, or appointed or elected to, a government or quasi-government agency, and who are or have been responsible for some aspect of design, promotion, construction, installation, maintenance, command and/or operation of public safety communications systems which members include those who have retired from such positions. Public sector members shall be entitled to all rights of membership.
2.2. Private Sector Member
Private sector members are members who provide products or services related to public safety emergency systems and communications industries, which members include those who have retired from such positions. Private sector members shall have the right to vote and hold the elected offices of Secretary Treasurer, or Regional Director, as outlined in Section 4, and may serve on committees if appointed.
2.3. Emergency Dispatcher Members
Emergency Dispatcher Members are members who are certified, engaged in, employed as, or retired from non-management and non-supervisory positions, including call-takers, who wish to further their career in the emergency communications industry and support the goals and objectives of NENA. Emergency Dispatcher members may participate in chapter activities and vote on the chapter level matters pertaining to chapter business in accordance with the chapter bylaws. Emergency Dispatcher members may not hold an elected office.
2.4. Associate Member
Associate members are members who are not eligible for public sector or private sector membership but who wish to support the goals and objectives of NENA. Associate members may not vote, nominate candidates for the Chapter Executive Board, or hold any office on the Chapter Executive Board. Associate members will not receive the annual membership directory.
2.5. Hall of Fame Member
This Class of membership is extended by special action of the NENA Executive Board. Those so honored shall not pay dues, but have all privileges held during regular membership.
2.6. Life Member
Life Membership in an honorary category determined by a member's regular classification and shall be bestowed by majority vote of the Chapter's general membership. Such member shall not pay dues, but have all privileges held during regular membership
2.7. All NENA members shall also have automatic membership in the Chapter as appropriate and available. The Chapter's Executive Board shall determine all questions of membership eligibility, including eligibility for nomination and election.
Section 3. Dues
3.1. Membership dues are payable as of January 1 each year. Members who are delinquent over 90 days from January 1 may be dropped from the Association and Chapter membership rolls in accordance with the association executive board policy.
3.2. Dues may not be raised more than 10% in any one year except by a two-thirds vote of the entire association executive board. The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) sets annual dues rates for the Association, by membership category, and a designated portion of those dues shall be returned to the Chapter
Section 4. Voting and Officer Restrictions
4.1. All members of this Chapter have the right to vote on chapter business as outlined in Section 2. Public Sector members may hold elected positions of President, First Vice-President, and Second Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Regional Director. Private Sector members may hold the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, and Regional Director. Members may only run for one position/office.
Section 1. Designation and Term of Office
1.1. The officers of the Chapter shall consist of the following: President, First Vice President, Second Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President and seven (7) Regional Directors.
1.2. All offices, with the exception of the Regional Directors, will be filled by election at the Annual Conference of the Chapter. A succession of officers to President, as set forth in the By-laws, requires only the election of the Second Vice- President. The office of Secretary and Treasurer will be filled by annual election, except in the case of vacancy.
1.3. The term of office, with the exception of the Regional Directors, shall be for one (1) year or until a successor is elected and assumes office. All offices, with the exception of the Regional Directors, will be filled by election at the Annual Conference of the Chapter in accordance herein.
1.4. Regional Directors will be elected at Regional meetings held within forty-five (45) days before the Annual Conference. The term of office shall be for two (2) years or until a successor is elected and assumes office. Regional Directors in Regions I, III, V, and VII will be elected to a two (2) year term in odd numbered years, and Regional directors in Regions II, IV and VI will be elected to a two (2) year term in even numbered years.
Section 2. Election Procedure
2.1. All potential officers must provide a letter of support from their respective agency, or company, to serve their board term.
2.2. Potential board members may be actively employed by, retired from, or a vendor of the 911 industry. Regional representatives may only represent the region determined by the physical address from the NENA mailing list that their address falls in.
2.3. Officers or members-at-large of the Virginia Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Officials International (APCO) may not concurrently serve on the Virginia NENA Executive Board.
Section 3. Nomination and Election
3.1. The nominating committee shall propose one or more candidates for second vice president, secretary and treasurer, from among those who have been nominated in accordance with procedures established by the Executive Board.
3.2. The Executive Board shall establish voting procedures for the election of candidates, which shall include a procedure for balloting by mail. If electronic balloting is authorized, a procedure to cast a paper ballot by mail as a special accommodation shall also be provided.
3.3. The Executive Board shall establish a procedure for reporting the total number of votes cast for each candidate for office and determining the results of the election.
Section 4. Succession of Office
4.1. Elected officers shall assume their duties and authorities on the last day of the annual conference at which they were elected. Officers shall remain in office until the installation of their elected successor or the investiture of their successor, as provided in Section 2 herein.
4.2. At the Annual Conference, an investiture will be held wherein the person holding the office of First Vice President shall succeed to the office of President, and the person holding the office of Second Vice President shall succeed to the office of First Vice President.
Section 5. Vacancies in Office
5.1. Vacancies in the offices of President, and First Vice President shall be filled by advancement in rank, provided that such fulfillment shall be in acting capacities until the next Virginia NENA Annual Conference where the acting officer shall be eligible for regular investiture to office. Such acting capacities shall have no effect upon their normal term of office or eligibilities thereto.
5.2. Vacancies in the offices of Secretary and Treasurer shall be filled by Presidential appointment as confirmed by the Executive Board of Officers, and such approved appointee shall perform their duties in the acting capacity until the next Virginia NENA Annual Conference where the person so acting shall be eligible for regular nomination to office.
5.3. Vacancies in the office of Regional Directors shall be filled by a majority vote of the area membership from which he/she is from at a special meeting called for that purpose. The interim officer shall serve until the next Annual Conference.
Section 1. President
1.1. Authority
The President's power shall include authority to:
A. Carry out duties as delegated in this Article, and those policies duly adopted by the Executive Board;
B. Appoint special Committees to perform tasks deemed necessary;
C. Authorize reasonable and proper expenses, up to $500.00 to any Executive Board member for the purpose of specific Chapter duties. Such authorization shall be reported to the full Executive Board, by mail or electronic mail, within 72 hours;
D. Call any committee into session at any time;
E. Engage legal counsel in accordance with approval of the Executive Board of the Chapter.
1.2. Duties
In addition to such other authority, the President's duties shall include the following:
A. Preside at all meetings of this Chapter and/or the Executive Board and Serve as Chair of the Executive Board;
B. Appoint committees in accordance with Article IV of these By-laws;
C. Report on the State of the Chapter to the membership at its Annual Conference;
D. Carry out the purposes of this Chapter as set forth in its Constitution and By-laws;
E. Keep the NENA Executive Director informed of Chapter matters; and
F. Make appointments to fill vacancies in office.
1.3. Parliamentary Authority
The President's parliamentary decisions upon the Conference floor shall be final, provided it is not in conflict with the Conference Rules of this Chapter and for other matters by the current issue of Roberts Rules of Order, to the extent practicable.
Section 2. Other Elected Officers
2.1. First Vice President
A. It shall be the duty of the First Vice President to perform all duties of the President in his/her absence. When so acting, the First Vice President shall have the powers of and be subject to all restrictions upon the President.
B. The First Vice President shall conduct a continuous effort to increase all classes of membership, and increase the revenues of the Chapter in a manner approved by the Executive Board.
C. Make, at each Annual Conference, a full written report of his or her activities.
D. The First Vice President shall have such other duties and exercise such other authority as from time to time may be delegated by the President or the Executive Board.
2.2. Second Vice President
A. It shall be the duty of the Second Vice President to perform all the duties of the First Vice President in their absence. When so acting, the Second Vice President shall have all the powers and be subject to all restrictions upon the First Vice President.
B. The Second Vice President shall conduct a continuous effort to increase Emergency Number Professionals (ENPs) in the commonwealth by promoting professional ENP certification to Chapter members and organizing study groups to prepare members for certification.
C. Make, at each Annual Conference, a full written report of his or her activities
D. The Second Vice President shall have such other duties and exercise such authority as from time to time may be delegated or assigned by the President or Executive Board.
2.3. Secretary
It shall be the responsibility of the Chapter Secretary to perform the following duties:
A. Publish minutes from Membership, Executive Board, and other Chapter business within 72 hours of the meeting's adjournment. Copy of said minutes shall be forwarded to the National Association's Office after approval and acceptance by the appropriate body.
B. Maintain the records, files and library of the Chapter and handle its general correspondence. Serve as Historian of the Chapter, coordinate the input and maintain an archive which shall store, list and maintain that which is deemed to be of historical value to the Chapter including information of historical interest to the membership of this Chapter.
C. Make, at each Annual Conference, a full written report of his or her activities
D. The Chapter Secretary shall have such other duties and exercise such authority as from time to time may be delegated or assigned by the President or Executive Board.
2.4. Treasurer
It shall be the responsibility of the Chapter Treasurer to perform the following duties:
A. Establish banking facilities; prepare checks for the expenditure of funds to cover the Chapter's indebtedness.
B. Receive all funds due this Chapter and maintain bank accounts for the orderly processing of all funds.
C. Keep complete records of all monies owed to the Chapter and of expenditures incurred by the Chapter and take all appropriate measures to assure the prompt collection or payment of, and accounting for Chapter funds.
D. Furnish semiannual financial statements containing comments and recommendations to the members of the Executive Board.
E. Make, at each Annual Conference, a full written report of his or her activities, and a written financial statement to the Executive Board. It would make sense to include this duty for all executive members.
F. The Treasurer will cause a review of all Chapter funds to be completed by a certified public accountant (CPA) biannually in even numbered years. The results of this review will be reported at the Annual Business Meeting.
G. Promptly deliver all funds, books, and papers to whomever the Executive Board may designate.
H. The Chapter Treasurer shall have such other duties and exercise such authority as from time to time may be delegated or assigned by the President or Executive Board.
2.5. Immediate Past President
A. It shall be the duty of the Immediate Past President to serve as the chairperson of the Nominating Committee and assist the president in his/her liaison capacities.
B. Make, at each Annual Conference, a full written report of his or her activities
C. The Immediate Past President shall have such other duties and exercise such authority as from time to time may be delegated or assigned by the President or Executive Board.
2.6. Regional Directors
A. The Chapter shall be divide counties and cities into seven (7) geographical areas of the Commonwealth, each of which is headed by a Regional Director. By majority vote of the voting members, the Executive Board of Officers may alter these boundaries in any manner deemed appropriate to serve the goals and objectives of the Chapter.
B. The six (6) regions are defined below and include the counties and cities listed therein:
REGION I (CAPITAL)
Counties of Amelia, Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Essex, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King & Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Louisa, New Kent, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond, and Westmoreland
Cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond
REGION II (VALLEY)
Counties of Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Madison, Orange, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Warren
Cities of Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Winchester
REGION III (CENTRAL)
Counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Appomattox, Augusta, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Greene, Halifax, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nelson, and Prince Edward
Cities of Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Staunton, and Waynesboro
REGION IV (SOUTHWESTERN)
Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe
Cities of Bristol, Galax, and Norton
REGION V (SOUTHEASTERN)
Counties of Accomack, Brunswick, Gloucester, Greensville, Isle of Wight, James City, Matthews, Middlesex, Northampton, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, and York
Cities of Chesapeake, Emporia, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg
REGION VI (WESTERN)
Counties of Alleghany, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Highland, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Roanoke, and Rockbridge
Cities of Bedford, Buena Vista, Covington, Danville, Lexington, Martinsville, Radford, Roanoke, and Salem
REGION VII (NORTHERN)
Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William
Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park
C. The Regional Directors shall have such duties and exercise such authority as from time to time may be delegated or assigned by the President or the Executive Board. Regional Directors must permanently reside in the region they represent.
Regional Directors shall:
i. Represent their respective region at all meetings of the Executive Board; serve as a liaison between the members of the region being represented and the Executive Board;
ii. Promote NENA and other 9-1-1 oriented training opportunities within their respective region.
iii. Solicit new members from within their respective region.
iv. Promote all activities, goals and objectives of the Chapter within their respective region;
v. Establish and maintain contact with the 9-1-1 and other public safety communications centers in their respective region;
vi. Make, at each Annual Conference, a full written report of his or her activities vii. Coordinate data gathering and research in their respective region as requested by the Executive Board.
Section 1. Annual Membership Meeting
1.1. The annual membership meeting of this chapter shall be held at the Annual Conference at a time and place to be determined by the executive board for the purpose of receiving reports on the activities and financial condition of the association and such other business as may be brought before it. The incoming president shall announce the site and date for the next annual conference at the Annual Conference.
1.2. The quorum for the annual meeting shall be the voting members present. Each voting member shall be entitled to one vote on business brought before the assembly at the annual conference. Proxy voting shall not be allowed.
1.3. Notice of the annual meeting stating the date, time and location shall be sent to all members at least forty-five days in advance of the meeting.
1.4. Procedures for conducting the annual meeting shall be adopted by the executive board.
Section 2. Special Meeting Provisions
2.1. The Executive Board of Officers shall notify the membership at least thirty (30) days in advance of any special meetings, stating the date, place and time of the meeting.
2.2. Notice of a special meeting must include the items that will be brought up at the meeting, and only such items may be taken up at the special meeting.
Section 3. Meeting Quorum
3.1. The quorum for any Chapter meeting shall be the active members present and voting at the meeting. Each voting member shall be entitled to one vote on business brought before the assembly at the any meeting. Proxy voting will not be allowed.
3.2. A simple majority of the Chapter members present shall decide all issues except an amendment to the Bylaws, which shall require 2/3 majority of the Chapter members present.
Section 1. Designation
1.1. The Executive Board of Officer shall consist of the President, Immediate Past President, First Vice President, and Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the six (6) Regional Directors.
1.2. Each regularly elected officer shall have full voting power on the Executive Board, with each member possessing one (1) vote.
1.3. A simple majority vote of those present at a session shall determine issues before the Executive Board. In the event of a tie, the vote of the President, First Vice President and Second Vice President shall determine the issue.
1.4. All committee chairpersons shall meet with and serve the Executive Board of Officers in an advisory capacity, without the right to vote.
Section 2. Authority & Duties
2.1. Authority is hereby provided for the Executive Board of Officers, between Annual Conferences, to perform all functions and do all acts, which this Chapter might do or perform, except it shall not have the power to amend the By-laws.
2.2. The Executive Board decisions shall be final in all matters except those otherwise reserved exclusively to the members. It has the power to convene or poll itself by a majority vote,
2.3. Minutes shall be maintained of all meetings and conferences.
2.4. The Duties of the Executive Board of Officers are as follows:
A. Make appropriate recommendations to the membership at the Annual Conference on matters considered by the Executive Board since the last Annual Conference;
B. Supervise all accounts and expenses of the Chapter, and review the audit of the accounts of Chapter;
C. Review, modify as necessary, and approve the proposed budget of the Chapter. Such budget to show anticipated revenue by source, anticipated expenses of any projects and the desired objective, and anticipated expenses of any projects that are not a part of the regular activities of the Chapter.
i. Establish and maintain adequate management of the Chapter's activities;
ii. Establish policies for the orderly conduct of business;
iii. Supervise all accounts and expenses of the Chapter and review the financial status of accounts;
iv. Fill vacancies in accordance with these bylaws;
v. Select the site of the Chapter Annual Conference and inform the membership thereof.
vi. Be responsible for the operation of any publication that the Chapter publishes or sponsors;
vii. Where or when appropriate, call a special meeting of the Chapter.
Section 3. Executive Board Meetings
3.1. The Executive Board of Officers shall meet at such times and places as the President shall designate, or as the Executive Board itself may otherwise deem necessary to be a majority vote of its members.
3.2. Reasonable advance notice of such meetings shall be provided to all members of the Executive Board.
3.3. The Executive Board may meet by telephone conference call or other electronic means provided that all members may hear and speak to one another at the same time.
3.4. A meeting of the Executive Board shall not be official unless attended by a simple majority of the board members. A simple majority is defined as 50% plus one (1). Reasonable advance notice of such meetings shall be provided in writing, or by electronic means, to all members of the Executive Board and the membership.
Section 1. Standing Committees
1.1. Nominating Committee
A. The members of the Nominating Committee shall be the immediate Past-President and two other members elected by the Executive Board preceding the Annual Conference by at least one hundred twenty (120) days.
B. The committee shall report a slate of nominees for Second Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. The slate of nominees shall be presented to the membership in accord with the election procedure stated in the Policies and Procedures of the Chapter.
C. The Immediate Past-President shall be the chairperson of the committee.
1.2 Commercial Committee
A. There shall be a Commercial Committee composed of three commercial members, elected by the Executive Board. The chairperson will represent all commercial members on the Executive Board, and will act as an advisor to the Board, if no private sector members are members of the Executive Board. Private sector members serving on the Executive Board may fulfill this role.
B. The chairperson of the Commercial Committee will be a non-voting member of the Executive Board.
1.3 Bylaws Committee
A. There shall be a Bylaws Committee composed of three members elected by the Executive Board. The committee shall periodically review the Bylaws of the Chapter to ensure clarity, consistency and compliance with current policy and practices of the Association and in compliance with NENA Bylaws, making recommendations for amendments as necessary.
B. The Bylaws Committee shall receive proposed changes to the Bylaws from other members, present them to the membership for vote at the Annual Conference or special meeting, and make recommendations as deemed necessary.
C. The Chairperson of the Bylaws Committee will be a non-voting member of the Executive Board.
1.4 Conference Committee
A. There shall be a Conference Committee composed of three members elected by the Executive Board. The committee shall be responsible for all duties required for the Annual Conference. The Annual Conference will be held each year in conjunction with the spring meeting.
B. The Chairperson is permitted to appoint members of the committee as necessary to facilitate the conference with the concurrence of the President. The chairperson shall report to the Executive Board on all matters related to the committee's activities.
C. The Chairperson of the Conference Committee will be a non-voting member of the Executive Board.
Section 2. Special Committees
Special committees may be appointed by the President as necessary. Members of these committees shall serve at the pleasure of the President, and their terms otherwise shall expire concurrently with that of the President or completion of the appointed duty.
Section 3. Duties of Committees
Where not otherwise specified, duties of committees shall be designated by the President, or the designated committee chairpersons. The President may request that the activities of any committee be discussed before the Chapter Executive Board at one of its meetings, and may invite committee chairpersons or other committee members to attend that meeting.
Section 1. Amendment Procedure
1.1. Statement of Restrictions
The By-laws of this Chapter may be amended only by a majority vote of the voting membership, as specified herein.
1.2. Requirements
A proposal to amend the By-laws of the Chapter shall be honored from any chapter member. Errors in the format of such proposal shall not be sufficient cause for rejection. An amending proposal shall be submitted by the maker in written form to the Executive Board and its format shall in order be:
A. Indication of the name of the maker of the proposal;
B. Indication of the intent of the proposal;
C. Indication of the Annual Conference where consideration is desired;
D. Indication of the Article(s), Section(s), and Paragraph(s) of the By-laws proposed to be amended;
E. Proposed amending language
1.3. Drafting of Resolutions to Amend
A. A resolution to amend the By-laws of this Chapter shall be based upon the required amending proposal, and with the guidance of the Chapter Executive Board, it shall be so devised and drafted by the President. A copy of the draft resolution shall be provided to the maker prior to publication for his/her concurrence.
B. Participation by the Executive Board in these matters shall not be construed to imply their support of the measures considered therein except when the Executive Board initiates an amending resolution.
1.4. Required Publication
An amending resolution which has been processed with the requirements of Section 1.2 and 1.3 of this Article shall be published and distributed to all members of this Chapter no less than thirty (30) days before the Annual Conference for consideration.
1.5. Quorum Revision of Resolutions
A conference quorum may make amendments to a resolution to amend the By-laws by means of a majority vote on each proposed resolution amendment.
1.6. Effective Date of Amendments
Resolutions passed and adopted by this Chapter in accord with other provisions of the By-laws shall be in force and effect upon the adjournment of the Annual Conference where considered and adopted, provided an exception to this effect is not otherwise contained in the language of the resolution adopted.
Section 2. Impeachment
A two-thirds majority vote of the total membership shall be required for the removal an officer of this Chapter from office
Section 3. Parliamentary Procedure
3.1. Parliamentary Decisions
The President's or President's designee parliamentary decision upon the floor and the Annual Conference or any regularly scheduled Chapter meeting shall be final, provided it is not in conflict with the conference rules of this chapter or its Bylaws.
The rules contained in the current issue of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern this Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules of order which the Association may adopt.
3.2. Questions Before the Chapter
Upon any question coming before this Chapter not otherwise specifically provided for in the By-laws, the presiding officer shall be governed to the extent practicable by Robert's Rules of Order.
3.3. Meeting Agenda
All items, whether it is old or new business, shall be presented to the Executive Board or designee to be approved and added to the agenda by the third day before the regularly scheduled board meeting. The meeting will follow an agenda set forth and approved by the Executive Board at their regularly scheduled meeting. If any items are not submitted to the Executive Board to be on the agenda they are required to be submitted to the Executive Board before the next scheduled meeting to be heard during the next meeting.
3.4. Speaking at Meetings
Anyone wishing to speak or comment on any items shall raise their hand and wait to be called on by the President or designee, in turn. No speaking out of turn or at the same time as the designated person shall be permitted.
Section 1. Statement of Policy
The NENA logo is a registered trademark of the National Emergency Number Association and its use, except as specifically provided for in this Article, is strictly controlled by the Executive Board of the Association.
1.1. The Chapter is specifically authorized to use the logo for stationary purposes in the pursuit of their normal business activities.
1.2. The use of the logo in the manufacture of jewelry and hardware in conjunction with the identification and/or commercial activities is expressly prohibited except as provided for in Section 1.3 herein.
1.3. Any deviation from the restrictions of Section 1.2 above shall require the express written authority of the Executive Board of the Association in each particular instance.
Section 1. Statement of Intent
Should Virginia Chapter of NENA be dissolved, all assets shall be distributed to an organization, or organizations, of similar purpose as selected by a two thirds majority vote of an Annual Conference quorum, or by the Chapter Executive Board, if between Annual Conferences.
Section 1. Application for Funds
The President of this Chapter or any member designated by him/her may make application to any organizations, corporations, agencies, groups, or persons for grants or contribution of funds or property for carrying out general or specific purposes of this Association.
No application shall be made to, or contribution received from, any person or agency except after a determination by the Executive Board that a grant or contribution to the Chapter would be motivated by the desire to further the purpose of the Chapter and not to derive personal benefit or privilege to the donor.
Section 2 - Acceptance of Grant or Contribution
Any member who may be offered a grant, or contribution, or contract for this Chapter shall immediately notify the President and no grant or contribution shall be finally accepted by the Chapter except upon approval of the Executive Board. The terms of any such grant or contribution shall be set forth in writing and signed on behalf of the Chapter and the donor.
Section 3. Administration of Funds
Any grant or contribution of the Chapter shall be credited to its general fund unless, under the terms thereof, a special fund is of such grant or contribution shall follow the procedure defined for general funds of the Chapter, unless provided for otherwise in the terms of the grant or contribution and agreed upon by the Executive Board
Section 1. Retention of Title
All rights, title, and interest, both legal and equitable, in and to property of this Chapter shall remain in the Chapter.
All property of the Chapter in the possession or trust of a member or employee shall be returned immediately to the Chapter in the event of his/her death, resignation, suspension, or expulsion.