[Faith-talk] NFBCF ConStitution

[Sheila Leigland]

thank you for sending the constitution of this division it seems to be 
is line with the nfb constitution.


On 6/28/2017 8:20 PM, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk wrote:
> CONSTITUTION NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND IN COMMUNITIES OF FAITH
>
> ARTICLE I--NAME
>
> The name of this division shall be National Federation of the Blind in 
> Communities of Faith.
>
>
> ARTICLE II--PURPOSE
>
> The purpose of this division shall be to encourage and support blind 
> people in the pursuit of religious callings; to assist in their 
> inclusion in communities of faith; to provide a vehicle for collective 
> action; and to do such things, and to take such actions, in 
> furtherance of the goals of the National Federation of the Blind, 
> hereafter referred to as NFB.
>
>
> ARTICLE III--MEMBERSHIP and Affiliation
>
> Section One: Membership.  Membership in this division shall be open to 
> people of all faiths.  A majority of the members must be blind.
>
> Section Two: Dues.  Any person may become a member of this division 
> upon the payment of five dollars ($5.00) due and payable at its annual 
> meeting.
>
> Section Three: Affiliation.  Members of this division shall also be 
> members of the NFB, and shall be entitled to all the rights and 
> privileges appertaining thereunto.
>
> Section Four: Elections.  This division shall elect officers at its 
> annual meeting during odd-numbered years.  Any member in good standing 
> is eligible to vote in elections.  To be elected to an office, a 
> candidate must receive a majority vote of those present and voting in 
> the election.  If multiple candidates are nominated, the candidate 
> receiving the lowest number of votes shall be dropped from the slate, 
> and voting shall continue in this manner until one candidate receives 
> over fifty percent of the votes cast.
>
>
> ARTICLE IV--OFFICERS AND Their DUTIES
>
> The officers of this division shall be: President, Vice-President, 
> Secretary, and Treasurer.  The duties of these officers shall be those 
> customarily associated with their respective offices.  A majority of 
> the officers must be blind.
>
>
> ARTICLE V--MEETINGS
>
> Section One: Annual Meeting.  This division shall hold its annual 
> meeting at the time and place of the annual convention of the NFB.
>
> Section Two: Special Meetings.  The President of this division may 
> call a special meeting of the body at any time hestshe, or a majority 
> of the Board of Directors, deems such action to be necessary.  At such 
> special meetings, at least fifteen (15) members must be present to 
> constitute a quorum to transact business.  Written notice must be sent 
> to each member and to the members of the Board at least ten (10) days 
> prior to the date of the meeting.
>
>
> ARTICLE VI--BOARD OF DIRECTORS
>
> The officers of this division shall constitute the Board of Directors, 
> and shall conduct the business of this division between annual meetings.
>
>
> ARTICLE VII--COMMITTEES
>
> The President may appoint such committees as hestshe, or the members 
> of this division, deems necessary.  The President shall serve ex 
> officio on all committees.  ARTICLE VIII--DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
>
> The funds of this division shall be deposited in a bank to be selected 
> by the Treasurer with the approval of the President.  All financial 
> obligations of this division shall be discharged by check, issued on 
> order of the President, and signed by the Treasurer.
>
>
> ARTICLE IX--DISSOLUTION
>
> In the event of the dissolution of this division, or (for whatever 
> reason) it ceases to be a part of the NFB, its assets shall be 
> transferred to the treasury of the NFB.  In the event of the 
> dissolution of the NFB, its assets shall be distributed to an 
> organization of similar scope and purpose.
>
>
> ARTICLE X--AMENDMENTS
>
> This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds (2stc) vote of the 
> members present and voting at any meeting of this division.  An 
> amendment shall not become effective until it has been presented to 
> the President of the NFB for review and approval.
>
>
> ARTICLE XI--NATIONAL CONSTITUTION
>
> In all matters where this Constitution is silent, or in conflict with 
> the Constitution of the NFB, the Constitution of the NFB shall 
> control.  The name National Federation of the Blind, Federation of the 
> Blind, or any variant thereof, or any logo or symbol pertaining 
> thereto, is the property of the NFB, and may not be used without the 
> express approval of the NFB.
>
>
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