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ARTICLE I- NAME

The name of the Association shall be AZ-CRLA or referred to as the Arizona State Chapter of the College Reading and Learning Association.

ARTICLE II- PURPOSE

In accordance with the policies and programs of the College Reading and Learning Association (hereinafter referred to as “CRLA”), the objective of this Arizona Chapter is to communicate with and assist post-secondary educators to be more effective in helping students learn. It will focus in areas including but not limited to assessment, basic skills, counseling, developmental education, instructional content, instructional technology, learning assistance/support, learning outcomes, learning strategies, online learning, student services, tutoring, and tutor training.

ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP

Members shall be of one class, and each member shall have the same rights, duties, and privileges and responsibilities as every other member. Each member shall be qualified to originate and take part in any subject that may properly come before any meeting of the Membership, to vote on each subject, and to hold office in the Chapter to which s/he may be elected or appointed.

Subject to all the provisions of these Bylaws, any individual who has interest in college reading, writing, thinking, and learning skills programs is eligible for membership. Membership in the state Chapter shall automatically accrue to any member of the National Association (CRLA) who resides in the State of Arizona and displays an interest in and intent to participate in the business of the State Chapter.

Only current CRLA members who are residents of Arizona will have voting privileges at Arizona state meetings and official events. Annual state membership dues will be set by the state chapter Board of Directors.

Arizona residents may join CRLA at any time and be voting members in the local chapter activities as long as they retain their national membership in CRLA. A minimum of 25 local chapter members are required to retain status as a state chapter of CRLA,

ARTICLE IV- MEETINGS

The Chapter will hold at least one regular yearly meeting in conjunction with the Chapter conference. Special meetings may be called by the President or a majority of the Board of Directors. A quorum consists of 20% of the members of the chapter. Notice of the annual meeting, and of all the regular meetings of the membership established by the Board of Directors, shall be sent to all members of the Association at least one month prior to the meeting. The President, or the Board of Directors by a majority vote, may cancel or postpone any meeting when such action is deemed necessary.

In general, rational minds and common courtesy will govern the meetings and administration of the Chapter. When requested or deemed necessary by more than one member present, Robert’s Rules of Order will serve as the parliamentary authority.

Regular Board of Directors meetings will be decided by the President. Special Board meetings can be called by the president or a majority of the Board of Directors. The majority of the Board constitutes a quorum for a Board of Directors meeting.

ARTICLE V- OFFICERS

The officers of the Chapter shall be president, a president-elect, and a Secretary/Treasurer. After the initial directors are elected, the president-elect shall be elected for a one year term by the membership via written ballots each year. The president-elect shall become the president following his/her term of office as president-elect and shall serve a term of one year as president. The Secretary/Treasurer term of office shall be for two years. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be elected by the membership via written ballots every other year.

The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, President-Elect, and the Secretary/Treasurer. The President-Elect and Secretary/Treasurer shall act in an advisory capacity to the President to reach consensus on issues.

The president shall act as chairperson and presiding officer of the Board of Directors and shall act as presiding officer at meetings of the state membership. In addition, the president shall:

? Appoint chairpersons of standing and special committees.
? Call special meetings of the Board of Directors.
? Submit an annual report to the CRLA Board of Directors as requested by the CRLA Coordinator of State/Region/Chapter Leaders or designee.

The president-elect shall act as presiding officer in the absence of the president.

The Secretary/Treasurer shall act as presiding officer in the absences of the president or president-elect. The Secretary/Treasurer shall receive and record receipts of all income and expenses of the state chapter.

Only members in good standing with the Arizona Chapter of CRLA are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.

A vacancy of the President can be filled first by the President-Elect or by consensus of the Presidents-Elect and the Secretary/Treasurer by the immediate Past President. If the immediate Past President is unable to serve as President, the most recent Past President who consents to serve as President, will fill the vacancy. A vacancy in the Secretary/Treasurer can be appointed by the President with majority approval of the Board of Directors and may serve until a successor is elected.

ARTICLE VI: NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS

Nominations will be solicited at least two weeks prior to the annual state meeting/conference. Election of officers will be held during the Chapter’s annual meeting/conference, and the elected officers will assume office two weeks after the fall CRLA conference.

The officers will be elected by written ballot. If there is only one candidate for each office, the President will declare the slate elected.

ARTICLE VII: ADMINISTRATION

The administration of the affairs of the Chapter is vested in the Board of Directors, who are responsible for carrying out the directives of the membership of any duties prescribed in these bylaws.

The administrative year of the Chapter begins two weeks after the conclusion of the CRLA fall conference.

ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS

These bylaws may be amended at any general membership meeting of the Chapter by a two-thirds vote of members present, provided those present constitute a quorum of the Chapter.

All amendments adopted by this Chapter will be submitted to CRLA for approval before becoming effective.

ARIZONA CRLA CHAPTER BYLAWS, p. 4 of 4

When amendments to CRLA bylaws affect this Chapter’s bylaws, such amendments will become automatically effective for the Chapter. Notice in writing will be sent to the membership.

ARTICLE IX: DISSOLUTION

This Chapter will be dissolved if its membership drops and remains below 25 members for more than six months. It can also be dissolved by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at the annual meeting/conference and a majority vote of the Board of Directors at the same meeting. Notice of such a vote must be submitted to each Chapter member in writing at least thirty days in advance.

In the event of dissolution of this Chapter, CRLA’s Coordinator of States/Regions or designee will appoint a person to the position of Regional Director and the remaining Chapter funds will be surrendered to the appointed Regional Director. If no individual can be found to serve as the Regional Director all remaining Chapter funds will revert to CRLA.

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