Chapter Guidelines

Introduction

1. Definition of Chapters
   1. Relationship to Association
   2. Relationship to Chapter Cabinet

    

2. Officers
   1. Duties of the Chapter President and Action Deadline
   2. Duties of the Chapter President-Elect
   3. Duties of the Secretary
   4. Duties of the Treasurer
   5. Others - Affirmative Action Chair, Archivist, Bulletin Editor, Consultation Chair, Employment and Career Chair, Government Relations Chair, Membership Chair, Professional Development Chair, Public Relations Chair, Networking Chair

    

3. Bylaws
   1. Suggestions for Chapter Bylaws
   2. Procedures for Amending Chapter Bylaws

    

4. Committees

    

5. Nomination of Officers

    

6. Association Policy Statements and Guidelines
   1. List of Policies and Guidelines
   2. Official and Public Statements
      1. Affirmative Action
      2. Purpose of Official and Public Statements
      3. Consultation Guidelines
      4. Administration of Property Owned by Chapters
      5. Chapter Networking Committee Guidelines
      6. Unit Employment Services Policy
      7. Chapter Visits by the President and President-Elect
      8. Conference Responsibilities of the Chapters
      9. Media Relations Policy

    

7. Chapter Structure
   1. List of Chapters
   2. Groups within Chapters
   3. Formation of Chapters and Provisional Chapters

    

8. Procedures Manual

    

9. Chapter Finances

    

10. Legal Issues

     

11. Handbooks that are Available