Article XII – Selection of Delegates

The Association may select delegates to the NRA Delegate Assembly, but such delegates shall be certified to the NRA through the Association as delegates representing the Association. All delegates selected to represent the Association in the Delegate Assembly of the NRA/GPR must comply with the Requirements of the NRA/GPR.   
The delegates shall be appointed by the President after deliberation on the following considerations:

1) Availability to attend the annual meeting of the NRA/GPR.

2) Equitable representation of all persons and organizations comprising the membership.

3) State-wide representation according to concentration and geographical location of the membership.

Article XIII – Local and Campus Charters

Members of the Association may organize local or campus chapters for the purpose of promoting the objectives of the Association in their areas and making the viewpoints of their members known to the Association.  Such chapters shall not represent the Association in any matter of policy.

Each local or campus chapter may elect to assess up to a $2.00 per annum for the chapter’s use from each of its members and may engage in other means of raising revenue.

All local or campus members must be members of NRA.

The Board of the Association specifies that an active chapter must meet the following conditions:

1) Submit list of officers by August 1st (this should include name, address & telephone #)

2) Submit financial report (treasurer’s report or Bank statement) twice a year (July 1st  & January 1st)

3) Hold 1 meeting a quarter and submit minutes of said meeting

4) A copy of the written by-laws must be submitted to By-Laws Chairperson.

Each active local or campus chapter shall be entitled to name one of its members to serve on the Board of Association.  The by-laws of an accredited local or campus chapter shall specify how such a Board member shall be selected and certified to the Board, how a vacancy shall be filled and the term of office.

Article XIV – Divisions

Members of the Association, who are representative of a scientific, professional or special interest segment of the Association, may form a Division of the Association.  Each Division shall have its own by-laws and officers.  A copy of the by-laws must be approved by the Board and filed with the by-laws chairperson.  The by-laws of the Division shall set forth the purposes of the Division and shall contain provisions that will insure compliance with the by-laws of the Association and policies of the Association as established by the Board of the Association.

A Division may retain its divisional status by observing the following requirements:

1) Holding at least one announce meeting a year in connection with the Annual Meeting of the Association and submitting a copy of the meeting minutes to the Board.

2) Submit a treasurer’s report or copy of financial statement twice a year (July 1st and January 1st).

3) Submitting a copy of by-laws to the by-laws chairperson.  Refraining from making changes in its by-laws or supporting any action that would be in conflict with the by-laws of the Association.