BYLAWS: PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS

CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY CHAPTER

ARTICLE I

NAME

  1. The name of this organization shall be: The Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Chattahoochee Valley Chapter. The Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Chattahoochee Valley Chapter shall hereinafter be referred to as "chapter," and Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc. shall hereinafter be referred to as "PFLAG."

ARTICLE II

AUTHORITY

  1. Charter – The charter authorizing the organization of this chapter shall be granted by the Board of Directors of PFLAG.
  2. Bylaws - The chapter shall be subject to the bylaws of PFLAG, a copy of which is attached. The bylaws of PFLAG, by virtue of their attachment to these bylaws, are incorporated herein.

 

ARTICLE III

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

  1. Support PFLAG – The purpose of this chapter shall be to support the mission of the PFLAG organization; to promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian and bisexual persons, their families, and friends through: support, to cope with and adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Under no circumstances shall the chapter fund, endorse or contribute in any way to the election campaign of candidate for public office, or act in any way as to jeopardize the status of PFLAG as a tax exempt corporation under Internal Revenue Code section 501©3.
  2. Limits – The chapter shall take no legal action without approval of the Board of Directors of PFLAG.
  3. Logo – The PFLAG logo may not be reproduced for profit-making purposes. The logo may be used on chapter publications, advertisements, and in materials to be sold for fundraising purposes, letterhead, publicity, and whatever other uses are consistent with national objectives and authorized by the chapter.

 

ARTICLE IV

GOVERNMENT

  1. Government – The government of the chapter shall be entrusted to members of the chapter, who shall elect a President a Secretary/Treasurer, Communications officer and Outreach officer.
  2. Meetings – The membership shall hold regular monthly meetings. Special meetings may be called by the President, or 25 percent of the members.
  3. Delegation - The membership may delegate duties to whatever committees or individuals it designates; except that such committees and individuals must serve under the authority of and at the pleasure of the membership. The chapter membership may if it wishes, appoint an Executive Committee to carry out the day to day business of the chapter.
  4. Quorum – A quorum shall consist of one-third of the chapter membership. However, if 10 days written notice of the agenda is given to membership, then agenda items may be acted upon at a meeting with ten percent of the membership in attendance. No other business shall be acted upon unless one third of the membership is present.
  5. Election of Officers – All chapter members in good standing shall have the right to one vote at the annual election meeting. No officer of the Chapter may serve more than four consecutive terms in the same position. The membership may establish a nominating committee to present nominees at the annual election.

  • ARTIVCLE V

    LIAISON WITH PFLAG

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    Six months after the organization of the chapter, the president of the chapter shall submit an annual plan of activities. Chapters shall maintain open communication with the PFLAG organization submitting such information as requested by the organization in a timely manner.

  • ARTIVCLE VI

    MEMBERS

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    1. Any member of the public, including at-large members, is eligible for chapter membership.
    2. In addition to the PFLAG organization annual dues, the chapter may set chapter dues.

     

    ARTICLE VII

    AMENDMENTS

    Proposed amendments to the bylaws shall be made by a majority of chapter members voting.

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