East Tennessee Leadership Chapter

The National Management Association

Developing the Leader in You!

 

Chapter Handbook


Constitution

Article I

Name and Purpose

Section 1: Name

Effective April 1, 2005, the name of this organization shall be "The East Tennessee Leadership (ETL) Chapter" hereinafter referred to as "the chapter." [Prior to this, the chapter was named "The Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) Chapter of the National Management Association" (August 9, 2000). Originally it was named "Lockheed Martin Oak Ridge Chapter" until additional prime contractors began managing Oak Ridge DOE sites and membership was expanded.]

Section 2: Purposes

The purposes of this chapter are:

  1. Promoting management as a profession.
  2. Offering cost-effective leadership training and management development programs to complement the educational programs of its sponsoring companies. (Rev. 5/00)
  3. Enhancing opportunities for networking and mentoring across organizational lines.
  4. Providing opportunities for leadership experience and exposure.
  5. Strengthening the association among its sponsoring companies and various University Management Programs. (Rev. 5/00)
  6. Providing service to the local community.
  7. Providing an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and information on management practices.
  8. Encouraging the spirit of unity and cooperation among managers at all levels.

Section 3: Restrictions

This chapter shall be nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and shall not engage in collective bargaining in behalf of its members or others.

Section 4: National Management Association

All members shall be members of "The National Management Association" with which this chapter is affiliated, and to whose objectives and Code of Ethics this organization subscribes.

Section 5: Program

At least 75 percent of the chapter's total program shall be of a management development nature.

Article II

Section 1: Requirements

Regular membership is extended to any employee of organizations in the East Tennessee region. (Rev. 4/05)

Article III

Dues

Section 1: Annual Dues

Annual membership dues and registration fee will be as determined by the board of directors. The fiscal year shall begin the first day of July.

Section 2: Suspension for Nonpayment of Dues

If dues are not paid within 90 days after the beginning of the fiscal year, the member will be automatically suspended.

Section 3: Reinstatement of Members

A member suspended for nonpayment of dues may be readmitted upon receipt of the full annual dues.

Article IV

Officers and Board of Directors

Section 1: Board of Directors

The policy making body of the chapter shall be a Board of Directors consisting of six directors elected by the general membership, plus the chapter president and immediate past president. (Rev. 4/05)

Section 2: Officers

The officers of this chapter shall be a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, elected by the general membership.

Section 3: Eligibility and Duties

Eligibility requirements and duties of officers and directors shall be as prescribed in the bylaws.

Article V

Election

Section 1: Directors

Approximately one-half of the total number of directors at large shall be elected each year for a two-year term. The election of directors shall be by secret ballot two months prior to the start of the administrative year. The administrative year shall begin the first day of July.

Section 2: Officers

The officers shall be elected by secret ballot by the general membership as prescribed in the bylaws at least two months prior to the start of the administrative year, and shall serve for one year from installation or until their successors have been elected and installed.

Article VI

Meetings

Section 1: Annual Meeting

There shall be an annual meeting of the chapter as prescribed in the bylaws.

Section 2: Membership Meetings

A minimum of six general membership meetings shall be held during the administrative year. (Revised 2/21/94)

Section 3: Board Meeting

The board of directors shall meet regularly at least every other month. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson of the board, or upon petition signed by at least three members of the board of directors.

Section 4: Quorum

A quorum at the membership meeting for the transaction of business shall be 25 percent of the membership of the chapter. A quorum of the board of directors for the transaction of business shall be a majority of the board members.

Section 5: Procedure

The rules of procedure contained in Robert's Rules of Order Revised shall be used in the conduct of business of the chapter in all cases which are not covered by the constitution, bylaws, or other special rules of this chapter.

Article VII

Committees

Section 1: Standing

The minimum standing committees shall consist of Program, Professional Development, Membership, Awards, and Public Relations. Additional committees may be authorized by the board of directors.

Section 2: Committee Chairpersons

The Chairpersons of all standing committees shall be appointed by the president.

Section 3: Special

Special committees having a temporary nature, not to exceed the administrative year in which established, may be established by the president.

Article VIII

Amendments

The constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting where a quorum is present or by mail. Amendments must be proposed in writing over the signed petition of ten members, and presented to the board of directors. Notification of the vote on a proposed amendment must be given to the entire membership at least 30 days in advance by the board of directors.

In the event this chapter should desire to vote on disbandment or on continued affiliation with the National Management Association, the National Headquarters shall be notified at least 90 days before such a vote is taken.