By-Laws Committee 2007-2008

The chairman of the By Laws Committee must be completely familiar with the Institute and Chapter by laws, Certificate of Incorporation, and the Rules of the Board of the Institute. In addition the chairman should seek the advice of the region directors on all amendments to the Chapter by laws to be certain that they comply with the aims and objectives of the Institute.

Duties include:

- Assure that the minimum requirements as set forth in the Model Chapter By Laws.
- Prepare amendments to the Chapter By Laws in keeping with those of the Institute and as directed by the Chapter Board.
- Submit all proposed amendments to the Chapter Board for approval prior to submission to the Institute board. Chapter amendments are not official until approved by the Institute Secretary.
- Prepare resolutions for Chapter and Institute action.