ARTICLE I - NAME AND PURPOSES

SECTION A - NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Fort Worth Chapter (hereinafter referred to as the "Chapter" of the National Contract Management Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Association").

SECTION B - PURPOSES

1. The basic purpose of the Chapter is to foster professional growth and the educational advancement of its members and of other individuals in the private sector (including industry and professional firms), the public sector (including federal, state and local government) and education who are engaged in or associated with any aspect of the field of management of contracts.

2. Additional purposes of the Chapter are to provide for interchange of information among its members, to conduct research in the field of management of contracts, to provide and maintain standards of proficiency and ethics, to encourage an increasing professional attitude toward contract management and procurement, and to unite all persons interested in the profession toward the fulfillment of these purposes.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION A - MEMBERSHIP

Classes of membership are as follows:

1. Member: An individual who belongs to a chapter and is current in all obligations to the Association. Each member has the right to one vote at Chapter level and to hold any elective office and/or appointive position at Chapter and national levels.

2. Associate Member: An individual who belongs to a chapter and is current in all obligations to the Association and who is either:

(a) pursuing at his or her own expense, not sponsored or reimbursed by employers, a course of study equivalent to at least nine semester hours, or

(b) employed at an annual salary of no more than the current amount of the U.S. Government’s Grade GS-7, Step 6, whether or not classified as an intern, apprentice or trainee.

3. Honorary Members: A person who has made exceptional and noteworthy contributions to the achievement of the purposes of the Association as set forth in Article I. Membership in this class requires approval of the National Board of Directors.

4. Fellow: A member who has made significant contributions to the Association and who meets the additional professional and other eligibility requirements for such status established by the National Board of Directors and is elected to the class of Fellow by the National Board of Directors.

5. Retired Member: A retired person (not employed) over the age of 60, who has been a member of NCMA. Retired membership status may be granted at a reduced rate to be established by the National Board of Directors.

SECTION B - ELIGIBILITY

Standards of eligibility are as follows:

1. Applicant must agree to adhere to the NCMA Code of Ethics.

2. Membership shall be confined to individuals. No corporation, partnership or other organization shall be eligible for membership.

SECTION C - ADMISSIONS

Each applicant for one of the classes of membership, set forth in Section A above, shall first submit a written application, using the official Association form, along with one year’s dues, to the Chapter membership Chairperson or any Chapter or National Officer. The application shall be reviewed for compliance with all eligibility requirements.

Applications which meet all eligibility requirements shall be submitted to the Association’s National Office for approval or rejection. Dues shall be returned to the applicant if rejected.

SECTION D - LOSS AND REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership of any classes shall be terminated when a member:

(a) Resigns,
(b) fails to pay dues when due, or
(c) is expelled by a majority vote of the National Board of Director for just cause, which shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Conviction of a felony
(2) Violation of the Association Code of Ethics

2. A person having forfeited or been denied membership in the Association for
any of the above causes may, upon written application to the National Chairperson of the Membership and Admissions Committee or the National Secretary, be reinstated only after a favorable majority vote of the National Board of Directors at a regular meeting of the Board or special meeting called for this purpose, except that a member who does not pay the required dues will be automatically suspended one month past the due date and shall no longer have the right to vote or hold elective or appointive office at either national or chapter levels. If such dues are paid within three months after the due date, the member shall be considered reinstated with continuous membership and recover all applicable rights.

SECTION E - TRANSFERS

1. Between classes of membership - should be made by written application to the Chairperson of the Chapter Membership Committee, endorsed by the Chapter President and addressed to the Chairperson of the National Membership and Admissions Committee. Action taken by the National Board of Directors will be reflected within sixty days from the date of submission by a letter to the Chapter Secretary and the member and by incorporation in the Minutes of the National Board of Directors.

2. Between Chapters - shall be accomplished by written request addressed to the National Chairperson of the Membership and Admissions Committee, submitted through the Chairperson of the Chapter Membership Committee.

SECTION F - VOTING PRIVILEGES

1. Members, Retired Members, Associate Members and Fellow-Members shall have full voting privileges and may hold National or Chapter offices or membership on the National Board of Directors.

2. Honorary Members shall not be entitled to vote for National or Chapter Offices or Directors or serve as elected members on the National Board of Directors or on the Chapter Executive Committee. Nothing herein shall preclude the appointment of such members to the Chapter Executive Committee (or to any special committee), in accordance with the procedures for such appointment as provided in these Bylaws.

ARTICLE III - INITIATION FEE(s), DUES AND FINANCES

SECTION A - DUES

The initiation fee(s) for Members shall be established from time to time by affirmative vote of a majority of the National Board of Directors. All such fees shall be retained by the NCMA Treasury. This Chapter may set dues in addition to those established by the National Board of Directors by an affirmative vote of three-fourths of the voting membership present at a Chapter meeting at which a quorum is present.

SECTION B - FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

1. President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee; shall appoint the Chairperson of all standing committees and special committees; shall sign or ratify all written contracts or other financial obligations of the Chapter duly authorized by the Executive Committee or voting membership; the President may have banking signatory authority.

2. Vice President: Serves as the Chapter’s President-Elect in the absence of the Present at Executive Committee meetings. Provides support to all Chapter Committee Chairmen in order to facilitate meeting formats, speakers, subjects, locations, facilities, and arrangements.

3. Secretary: The Secretary or designee shall be present at all meetings of the Chapter. The Secretary shall record minutes of the meetings, and receive and transmit for the Chapter all correspondence, notices and reports between the Chapter, the Association’s National Office, the National Board of Directors and the membership.

4. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall receive all monies received or taken in by the Chapter and shall deposit same to the credit of the Chapter in such depositories as may be approved by the Executive Committee; keeps books accounts of Chapter receipts and expenditures which shall be open at all times to the inspection of the Executive Committee; and shall make such reports to the Executive Committee and the membership as shall be determined by the Executive Committee from time to time.

5. National Director: Shall represent the Chapter on the National Board of Directors in establishing policy of the Association and management of the affairs and activities of the Association.

SECTION C - TERM OF OFFICE

All elected Chapter officers and the National Director shall serve for one year commencing on 1 July and ending 30 June.

(1) The election of Chapter officers shall correspond with the election
of National Officers, i.e., during the period 1 January to 31 May to
take office at the June Chapter meeting for a term of one year and
to serve without compensation.

(2) All elected officers will be selected by the Chapter members in good
standing. The candidates shall be selected by a Nominating
Committee appointed by the President. Candidates proposed by
the Nominating Committee can be supplemented by the
membership during the meeting involving the election of new
officers or prior to the submittal of a mail ballot. Elections may be

SECTION D - REMOVAL AND VACANCY

Any officer will be removed from office by loss of Association membership as herein provided. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Chapter President for the remaining term of office.

SECTION E - CHAPTER ASSETS

Chapter assets shall be conserved and protected in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and prudent practices. They shall be used for purposes consistent with those set forth in Article I herein. In the event of chapter revocation or dissolution, all residual chapter funds shall be forwarded to the principal office of the Association.

ARTICLE V - CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SECTION A - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND DUTIES

The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chapter-elected officers and the National Director. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the management of the affairs and activities of the Chapter. The President shall be Chairperson of the Executive Committee.

SECTION B - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Executive Committee meetings shall be called as required by the President with reasonable notice to the Executive Committee. A special meeting of the Executive Committee may also be called within ten days upon a petition of three-fifths of the members of the Executive Committee. Chapter meetings and Executive Committee Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order.

ARTICLE VI - CHAPTER COMMITTEES

SECTION A - STANDING COMMITTEES

1. All standing committee chairpersons shall be appointed by the President and shall report to the Executive Committee at such times as the President or the Executive Committee may designate.

2. The standing committees shall be as follows:

Program
Membership
Attendance
Bylaws
Education
Employment
Publicity
Hospitality
Newsletter

3. Standing committee members shall be selected by the committee chairperson and approved by the President.

4. The term of office of all standing committee chairpersons and their respective members shall expire on 30 June of each year.

SECTION B - OTHER COMMITTEES

Special Committees: The President may appoint special committees as deemed necessary to conduct Chapter business. The duties of special committee shall be to develop appropriate policy or conduct special assignments in their defined areas for consideration by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VII - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY AND INTERPRETATION

SECTION A - MEETING TIME AND DATE

Chapter meetings shall normally be held each month from September through June of each calendar year. Meetings may be canceled or postponed by the Executive Committee, or by majority vote of the voting membership.

SECTION B - SUSPENSION OF RULES

The rules of order may be temporarily suspended by a 75% majority of those voting members present at any Chapter meeting or by 75% majority vote of the Executive Committee members present at Executive Committee meetings.

SECTION C - INTERPRETATION OF BYLAWS

All questions or interpretation of the Bylaws shall be addressed and conclusively decided by the National Association’s Board of Directors. These Bylaws hereby formally adopt all applicable provisions of the Bylaws of the National Association and, in the case of inconsistency, the Bylaws of the National Association shall govern.

ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS

SECTION A - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

Amendments to these Bylaws shall be proposed in writing to the Chapter Secretary at least thirty days before a scheduled Executive Committee meeting.

SECTION B - PROCEDURE

At the next regular meeting of the Executive Committee, the Chapter Secretary shall submit the proposed amendment to the Committee for consideration. Upon resolution of a majority of the Executive Committee quorum, the amended Bylaws shall be submitted by the Chapter Secretary to the Secretary of the National Board of Directors for approval. Such amendments shall not be valid until so approved.

ARTICLE XI - QUORUMS

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS

1. Chapter Meetings: Except as required in Article IX of these Bylaws, a majority of the voting members present, as listed on the Secretary’s roster, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting.

2. Executive Committee Meeting: Three officers of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE XII - EFFECTIVITY

These Bylaws are unanimously adopted by the Executive Committee of the Fort Worth Chapter of the National Contract Management Association on May 11, 1994. Any Bylaws of this Chapter previously in effect are hereby revoked and superseded as of the date of approval of these Bylaws. This action shall not nullify, invalidate or otherwise affect in any way any actions taken under any such previous Bylaws.