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{t:"CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS ",p:1,x:288,y:135,w:450,h:27},
{t:"OF ",p:1,x:489,y:204,w:48,h:27},
{t:"THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLACK LAW ",p:1,x:147,y:273,w:734,h:27},
{t:"ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES  ",p:1,x:289,y:308,w:454,h:27},
{t:"(NOBLE) ",p:1,x:447,y:342,w:132,h:27},
{t:"ORGANIZED SEPTEMBER – 1976 ",p:1,x:311,y:997,w:403,h:24},
{t:"Revised - 2009 ",p:1,x:461,y:1056,w:105,h:15},
{t:"Steven Haynes – National Parliamentarian ",p:1,x:119,y:1093,w:288,h:15},
{t:"National Organization of Black",p:1,x:119,y:1113,w:215,h:15},
{t:"Law Enforcement Executives",p:1,x:119,y:1132,w:202,h:15},
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{t:"Alexandria, VA  22312",p:1,x:119,y:1170,w:161,h:15},
{t:"(703) 658-1529 ",p:1,x:119,y:1189,w:109,h:15},
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{t:"TABLE OF CONTENTS ",p:2,x:366,y:66,w:294,h:24},
{t:"Article I – NAME AND PURPOSE",p:2,x:120,y:124,w:306,h:18},
{t:"…………………………………………………….",p:2,x:443,y:124,w:417,h:18},
{t:"1 ",p:2,x:880,y:124,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Name ………………………………………………………………",p:2,x:180,y:147,w:632,h:18},
{t:"…….. ",p:2,x:798,y:147,w:54,h:18},
{t:"1 ",p:2,x:880,y:147,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Purpose ………………………………………………………………",p:2,x:180,y:170,w:649,h:18},
{t:"….. ",p:2,x:815,y:170,w:33,h:18},
{t:"1 ",p:2,x:880,y:170,w:14,h:18},
{t:"` ",p:2,x:120,y:193,w:10,h:18},
{t:"Article II – MEMBERSHIP",p:2,x:120,y:216,w:243,h:18},
{t:"…………………………………………………………….",p:2,x:376,y:216,w:477,h:18},
{t:". ",p:2,x:843,y:216,w:8,h:18},
{t:"1 ",p:2,x:880,y:216,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Eligibility ……………………………………………………………….",p:2,x:180,y:239,w:676,h:18},
{t:". ",p:2,x:837,y:239,w:8,h:18},
{t:"1 ",p:2,x:880,y:239,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(a)     Regular Membership……………………………………………",p:2,x:248,y:262,w:572,h:18},
{t:"…… ",p:2,x:810,y:262,w:43,h:18},
{t:"1 ",p:2,x:880,y:262,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(b)     Associate Membership…………………………………………...",p:2,x:248,y:285,w:582,h:18},
{t:"..... ",p:2,x:821,y:285,w:29,h:18},
{t:"2 ",p:2,x:880,y:285,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(c)     Supporting Membership …………………………………………",p:2,x:248,y:308,w:576,h:18},
{t:"….. ",p:2,x:815,y:308,w:35,h:18},
{t:"2 ",p:2,x:880,y:308,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(d)     Sustaining Membership …………………………………………",p:2,x:248,y:331,w:574,h:18},
{t:"…... ",p:2,x:813,y:331,w:38,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:2,x:880,y:331,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Termination of Members……………………………………………",p:2,x:180,y:354,w:642,h:18},
{t:"…... ",p:2,x:812,y:354,w:38,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:2,x:880,y:354,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Article III – MEETING OF MEMBERS",p:2,x:120,y:400,w:353,h:18},
{t:"…………………………………………......",p:2,x:488,y:400,w:360,h:18},
{t:".. ",p:2,x:838,y:400,w:14,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:2,x:880,y:400,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Annual Meeting ………………………………………………………....",p:2,x:180,y:423,w:680,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:2,x:880,y:423,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(a)     Location and Time of Annu",p:2,x:248,y:446,w:280,h:18},
{t:"al Meetings …………………………….",p:2,x:517,y:446,w:332,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:2,x:880,y:446,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(b)     Order of Business of Annual Meetings ……………………………..",p:2,x:248,y:469,w:608,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:2,x:880,y:469,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(c)     Scheduling of Meetings ……………………………………………..",p:2,x:248,y:492,w:610,h:18},
{t:". ",p:2,x:842,y:492,w:9,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:2,x:880,y:492,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Special Meetings …………………………………………………………",p:2,x:181,y:515,w:687,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:2,x:880,y:515,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 3. Notice of Meetings ………………………………………………………",p:2,x:181,y:538,w:682,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:2,x:880,y:538,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 4. Quorum and Voting ……………………………………………………..",p:2,x:181,y:561,w:681,h:18},
{t:"4 ",p:2,x:880,y:561,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 5. Rules of Order …………………………………………………………..",p:2,x:181,y:584,w:677,h:18},
{t:"4 ",p:2,x:880,y:584,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Article IV - OFFICERS ",p:2,x:120,y:630,w:208,h:18},
{t:"………………………………………………………………",p:2,x:346,y:630,w:494,h:18},
{t:"… ",p:2,x:827,y:630,w:24,h:18},
{t:"4 ",p:2,x:880,y:630,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Number …………………………………………………………………..",p:2,x:181,y:652,w:686,h:18},
{t:"4 ",p:2,x:880,y:652,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(a)     The Elected Officers ……………………",p:2,x:248,y:675,w:390,h:18},
{t:"……………………………",p:2,x:627,y:675,w:226,h:18},
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{t:"(b)     The Appointed Officers ……………………………………………..",p:2,x:248,y:698,w:614,h:18},
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{t:"(c)     The Federal Assistant to the National President …………………….",p:2,x:248,y:721,w:607,h:18},
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{t:"(d)     The National Associate Member Representative ……………………",p:2,x:248,y:744,w:615,h:18},
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{t:"(e)     The Executive Board …………………………………………………",p:2,x:248,y:767,w:620,h:18},
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{t:"Section 2. Term ……………………………………………………………………...",p:2,x:181,y:790,w:686,h:18},
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{t:"Section 3. Duties and Authority …………………………………………………….",p:2,x:181,y:813,w:684,h:18},
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{t:"(a)     The National President ……………………………………………….",p:2,x:248,y:836,w:620,h:18},
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{t:"(b)     The National Vice President s (First, Second)……………………… ... ",p:2,x:248,y:859,w:607,h:18},
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{t:"(c)     The National Treasurer ………………………………………………",p:2,x:248,y:882,w:611,h:18},
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{t:"(d)     The National Recording Secretary …………………………………..",p:2,x:248,y:905,w:615,h:18},
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{t:"(e)     The National Parliamentarian ………………………………………..",p:2,x:248,y:928,w:617,h:18},
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{t:"(f)      The National Financial Secretary …………………………………",p:2,x:248,y:951,w:594,h:18},
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{t:"(g)     The National Sergeant -at-Arms ………… …………………………..",p:2,x:248,y:975,w:601,h:18},
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{t:"(h)     The Regional Vice Presidents ………………………………………..",p:2,x:248,y:998,w:620,h:18},
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{t:"(i)      The Executive Director ………………………………………………",p:2,x:248,y:1021,w:620,h:18},
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{t:"(j)      The General Counsel ………………………………………………...",p:2,x:248,y:1044,w:610,h:18},
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{t:"(k)     The Assistant to the National President ……………………………..",p:2,x:248,y:1067,w:613,h:18},
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{t:"(l)      The Federal Assistant to the National President ……………………..",p:2,x:248,y:1090,w:619,h:18},
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{t:"(m)    The National Associate Member Representative …………………...",p:2,x:248,y:1113,w:610,h:18},
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{t:"(n)     The Assistant to the National President for International Affairs ",p:2,x:248,y:1136,w:563,h:18},
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{t:"i ",p:2,x:506,y:1159,w:10,h:18},
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{t:"Section 4. Eligibility ………………………",p:3,x:181,y:85,w:361,h:18},
{t:"…………………………………………",p:3,x:533,y:85,w:329,h:18},
{t:"7 ",p:3,x:892,y:85,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 5. Removal From Office …………………………………………………….",p:3,x:181,y:108,w:691,h:18},
{t:"7 ",p:3,x:892,y:108,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 6. Elections ………………………………………………………………….",p:3,x:181,y:131,w:688,h:18},
{t:"7 ",p:3,x:892,y:131,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 7. Vacancies ………………………………………………………………...",p:3,x:181,y:154,w:687,h:18},
{t:"7 ",p:3,x:892,y:154,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(a)     Office of National President ………………………………………….",p:3,x:248,y:177,w:618,h:18},
{t:"7 ",p:3,x:892,y:177,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(b)     Office of National Vice President s ……………………………………",p:3,x:248,y:200,w:619,h:18},
{t:"8 ",p:3,x:892,y:200,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(c)     National Level ………………………………………………………..",p:3,x:248,y:223,w:620,h:18},
{t:"8 ",p:3,x:892,y:223,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(d)     National Level of the President and the National Vice President",p:3,x:248,y:246,w:571,h:18},
{t:"s …… ",p:3,x:806,y:246,w:58,h:18},
{t:"8 ",p:3,x:892,y:246,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(e)     Appointment ………………………………………………………….",p:3,x:248,y:269,w:621,h:18},
{t:"8 ",p:3,x:892,y:269,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(f)     Election by mail... ……………………………………………………..",p:3,x:248,y:292,w:613,h:18},
{t:"9 ",p:3,x:892,y:292,w:14,h:18},
{t:"             (g)     Regional Level………………………………………………………",p:3,x:181,y:315,w:673,h:18},
{t:"... ",p:3,x:838,y:315,w:19,h:18},
{t:"Section 8. Compensation …………………………………………………………….",p:3,x:181,y:338,w:691,h:18},
{t:"9 ",p:3,x:892,y:315,w:14,h:18},
{t:"9 ",p:3,x:892,y:338,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Article V – EXECUTIVE BOARD ",p:3,x:120,y:384,w:304,h:18},
{t:"……………………………………………………...",p:3,x:436,y:384,w:427,h:18},
{t:"9 ",p:3,x:892,y:384,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Duties and Authority ……………………………………………………..",p:3,x:181,y:407,w:689,h:18},
{t:"9 ",p:3,x:892,y:407,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Meetings ………………………………………………………………….",p:3,x:181,y:430,w:688,h:18},
{t:"9 ",p:3,x:892,y:430,w:14,h:18},
{t:"Section 3. Quorum and Voting ………………………………………………………",p:3,x:181,y:453,w:691,h:18},
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{t:"Section 4. Action Without Meeting …………………………………………………. 10 ",p:3,x:181,y:476,w:724,h:18},
{t:"Article VI - CHAPTERS ",p:3,x:120,y:522,w:216,h:18},
{t:"………………………………………………………………",p:3,x:353,y:522,w:494,h:18},
{t:".. ",p:3,x:835,y:522,w:13,h:18},
{t:"10 ",p:3,x:881,y:522,w:25,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Establishing Chapt",p:3,x:181,y:545,w:243,h:18},
{t:"ers ……………………………………………………",p:3,x:418,y:545,w:441,h:18},
{t:"10 ",p:3,x:881,y:545,w:25,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Duties and Authorities ……………………………………………………",p:3,x:181,y:568,w:690,h:18},
{t:"10 ",p:3,x:881,y:568,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(a)     Chapter Constitution ………………………………………………….",p:3,x:248,y:591,w:623,h:18},
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{t:"(b)     Chapter Members …………………………………………………….",p:3,x:248,y:615,w:619,h:18},
{t:"10 ",p:3,x:881,y:615,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(c)     Member Classifications ………………………………………………",p:3,x:248,y:638,w:621,h:18},
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{t:"(d)     Meetings ……………………………………………………………..",p:3,x:248,y:661,w:614,h:18},
{t:"10 ",p:3,x:881,y:661,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(e)     Chapter Dues …………………………………………………………",p:3,x:248,y:684,w:620,h:18},
{t:"11 ",p:3,x:881,y:684,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(f)     Financial Support ……………………………………………………..",p:3,x:248,y:707,w:621,h:18},
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{t:"(g)     Funds …………………………………………………………………",p:3,x:248,y:730,w:621,h:18},
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{t:"(h)     Chapter Minutes ……………………………………………………...",p:3,x:248,y:753,w:621,h:18},
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{t:"Section 3. Elections ………………………………………………………………….",p:3,x:181,y:776,w:686,h:18},
{t:"11 ",p:3,x:881,y:776,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(a)     Election of Chapter Officers ………………………………………….",p:3,x:248,y:799,w:621,h:18},
{t:"11 ",p:3,x:881,y:799,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(b)     The Elected Offices of President and Vice President",p:3,x:248,y:822,w:475,h:18},
{t:"s ……………….. ",p:3,x:713,y:822,w:147,h:18},
{t:"11 ",p:3,x:881,y:822,w:25,h:18},
{t:"Section 4. Revocation ………………………………………………………………..",p:3,x:181,y:845,w:691,h:18},
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{t:"Article VII ",p:3,x:120,y:891,w:101,h:18},
{t:"– REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS ",p:3,x:218,y:891,w:321,h:18},
{t:"…………………………………",p:3,x:561,y:891,w:267,h:18},
{t:"….. ",p:3,x:821,y:891,w:33,h:18},
{t:"12 ",p:3,x:878,y:891,w:25,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Duties and Responsibilities ………………………………………………",p:3,x:181,y:914,w:687,h:18},
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{t:"Section 2. Elections ………………………………………………………………….",p:3,x:181,y:936,w:688,h:18},
{t:"12 ",p:3,x:881,y:936,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(a)     Member Notification …………………………………………………",p:3,x:248,y:959,w:620,h:18},
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{t:"(b)     Special Regional Election ……………………………………",p:3,x:248,y:982,w:557,h:18},
{t:"……… ",p:3,x:790,y:982,w:64,h:18},
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{t:"(c)     Election Site ………………………………………………………….",p:3,x:248,y:1005,w:617,h:18},
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{t:"(d)     Mail Ballots …………………………………………………………..",p:3,x:248,y:1028,w:621,h:18},
{t:"12 ",p:3,x:881,y:1028,w:25,h:18},
{t:"Article VIII - AMENDMENTS ",p:3,x:120,y:1074,w:270,h:18},
{t:"………………………………………………………..",p:3,x:421,y:1074,w:443,h:18},
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{t:"Section 1. Amendment ………………………………………………………………. 13 ",p:3,x:181,y:1097,w:723,h:18},
{t:"(a)     Annual Meeting ………………………………",p:3,x:248,y:1120,w:435,h:18},
{t:"………………………..",p:3,x:671,y:1120,w:195,h:18},
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{t:"(b)     Mail Ballots ……………………………………………………………13 ",p:3,x:248,y:1143,w:658,h:18},
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{t:" ",p:4,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"BYLAWS  ",p:4,x:453,y:66,w:129,h:24},
{t:"Article I – FISCAL YEAR AND DUES",p:4,x:120,y:116,w:343,h:18},
{t:"………………………………………………….",p:4,x:473,y:116,w:396,h:18},
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{t:"Section 1. The Administration and Conduct of All Fiscal Matters …………………..13 ",p:4,x:181,y:139,w:722,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. The Fiscal Year of the Orga",p:4,x:181,y:162,w:317,h:18},
{t:"nization ………………………………………",p:4,x:490,y:162,w:380,h:18},
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{t:"Section 3. All Membership Dues ……………………………………………………..13 ",p:4,x:181,y:185,w:722,h:18},
{t:"(a)     Regular Membership …………………………………………………..13 ",p:4,x:248,y:208,w:655,h:18},
{t:"(b)     Associate Membership ……………………………………………….. 13 ",p:4,x:248,y:231,w:655,h:18},
{t:"(c)     Supporting Membership ……………………………………………… 13 ",p:4,x:248,y:255,w:655,h:18},
{t:"(d)     Sustaining Membership ………………………………………………. 13 ",p:4,x:248,y:278,w:655,h:18},
{t:"(e)     Life Membership ………………………………………………………13 ",p:4,x:248,y:301,w:655,h:18},
{t:"Section 4. All Proposals For Dues Increase …………………………………………..14 ",p:4,x:181,y:324,w:722,h:18},
{t:"Article II - REGIONS ",p:4,x:120,y:368,w:192,h:18},
{t:"……………………………………………………………………",p:4,x:335,y:368,w:535,h:18},
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{t:"Article III - MEMBERSHIP",p:4,x:120,y:415,w:247,h:18},
{t:"……………………………………………………………..",p:4,x:385,y:415,w:483,h:18},
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{t:"Section 1. Life Membership ………………………………………………………….15 ",p:4,x:181,y:438,w:722,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Honorary Membership …………………………………………………… 15 ",p:4,x:181,y:461,w:722,h:18},
{t:"Article IV - ELECTIONS ",p:4,x:120,y:507,w:224,h:18},
{t:"……………………………………………………………..",p:4,x:385,y:507,w:484,h:18},
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{t:"Section 1. Regional Elections ………………………………………………………...16 ",p:4,x:181,y:530,w:722,h:18},
{t:"(a)     Election Periods ………………………………………………………. 16 ",p:4,x:248,y:553,w:655,h:18},
{t:"(b)     Conducting Regional Elections ……………………………………….16 ",p:4,x:248,y:576,w:655,h:18},
{t:"(c)     Special Regional Elections …………………………………………… 16 ",p:4,x:248,y:599,w:655,h:18},
{t:"Article V – NATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEES",p:4,x:120,y:645,w:474,h:18},
{t:"……………………………….",p:4,x:615,y:645,w:252,h:18},
{t:"16 ",p:4,x:878,y:645,w:25,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. National Standing Committees ……………………………………………. ",p:4,x:181,y:668,w:681,h:18},
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{t:"(a)     Civil Rights Committee ",p:4,x:241,y:691,w:250,h:18},
{t:"………………………………………………... ",p:4,x:484,y:691,w:379,h:18},
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{t:"(b)     Conference Committee………………………………………………… ",p:4,x:241,y:714,w:624,h:18},
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{t:"(c)     Constitution and Bylaws Committee",p:4,x:241,y:737,w:348,h:18},
{t:"…………………………………… ",p:4,x:580,y:737,w:284,h:18},
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{t:"(d)     Education and Training Committee …………………………………… ",p:4,x:241,y:760,w:620,h:18},
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{t:"(e)     Elections Committee …………………………………………………… ",p:4,x:241,y:783,w:620,h:18},
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{t:"(f)     Finance Committee ……………………………………………………. ",p:4,x:241,y:806,w:616,h:18},
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{t:"(g)     Legislative Affairs Committee………………………………………… ",p:4,x:241,y:829,w:623,h:18},
{t:"17 ",p:4,x:878,y:829,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(h)     Membership Committee………………………………………………. ",p:4,x:241,y:852,w:618,h:18},
{t:"17 ",p:4,x:878,y:852,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(i)      Nominations Committee……………………………………………… ",p:4,x:241,y:875,w:615,h:18},
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{t:"(j)      Resolution Committee………………………………………………… ",p:4,x:241,y:898,w:619,h:18},
{t:"18 ",p:4,x:878,y:898,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(k)     Scholarship Committee………………………………………………... ",p:4,x:241,y:921,w:621,h:18},
{t:"18 ",p:4,x:878,y:921,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(l)      Strategic Planning Committee…………………………………………                                      ",p:4,x:241,y:944,w:803,h:18},
{t:"18 ",p:4,x:878,y:944,w:25,h:18},
{t:"(m)    Ways and Means Committee…………………………………………..                                                                      ",p:4,x:241,y:967,w:964,h:18},
{t:"(n)     International Committee ……………………………………………….. ",p:4,x:241,y:990,w:624,h:18},
{t:"18 ",p:4,x:878,y:967,w:25,h:18},
{t:"19 ",p:4,x:878,y:990,w:25,h:18},
{t:"iii ",p:4,x:501,y:1170,w:21,h:18},
{t:" ",p:5,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"CONSTITUTION",p:5,x:463,y:63,w:160,h:18},
{t:"OF THE ",p:5,x:503,y:85,w:80,h:18},
{t:"NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLACK",p:5,x:349,y:108,w:394,h:18},
{t:"LAW ",p:5,x:516,y:131,w:52,h:18},
{t:"ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES ",p:5,x:393,y:154,w:307,h:18},
{t:"Article I ",p:5,x:504,y:223,w:76,h:18},
{t:"NAME AND PURPOSE",p:5,x:436,y:269,w:214,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Name.  The name of this Organization shall be The National Organization of ",p:5,x:180,y:315,w:727,h:18},
{t:"Black Law Enforcement Executives; hereinafter referred to as the “Organization” or as ",p:5,x:180,y:338,w:722,h:18},
{t:"“NOBLE.” ",p:5,x:180,y:361,w:94,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Purpose.  The purpose of the Organization shall be:",p:5,x:180,y:407,w:514,h:18},
{t:"(a) ",p:5,x:180,y:453,w:27,h:19},
{t:"To unify Black Law Enforcement Officers at executive and command levels;",p:5,x:239,y:453,w:634,h:18},
{t:"(b) ",p:5,x:180,y:499,w:29,h:19},
{t:"To conduct research in relevant areas of law enforcement;",p:5,x:239,y:499,w:473,h:18},
{t:"(c) ",p:5,x:180,y:545,w:27,h:19},
{t:"To establish linkages and liaisons with organizations of similar concern",p:5,x:239,y:545,w:589,h:18},
{t:"; ",p:5,x:813,y:545,w:9,h:18},
{t:"(d) ",p:5,x:180,y:591,w:29,h:19},
{t:"To evaluate and recommend legislation relating to the criminal justice process;",p:5,x:239,y:591,w:646,h:18},
{t:"(e) ",p:5,x:180,y:637,w:27,h:19},
{t:"To establish effective means and strategies for dealing with racism in the field of ",p:5,x:239,y:638,w:667,h:18},
{t:"criminal justice; ",p:5,x:239,y:661,w:134,h:18},
{t:"(f) ",p:5,x:180,y:706,w:25,h:19},
{t:"To develop communication techniques for sensitizing police executives",p:5,x:239,y:707,w:586,h:18},
{t:", police ",p:5,x:813,y:707,w:66,h:18},
{t:"officers, institutions and agencies in the criminal justice system to the problems of ",p:5,x:239,y:730,w:683,h:18},
{t:"the black community; ",p:5,x:239,y:753,w:179,h:18},
{t:"(g) ",p:5,x:180,y:798,w:29,h:19},
{t:"To develop mechanisms that will facilitate the exchange of information among ",p:5,x:239,y:799,w:654,h:18},
{t:"black police executives;",p:5,x:239,y:822,w:197,h:18},
{t:"(h) ",p:5,x:180,y:867,w:29,h:19},
{t:"To articulate the concerns of Black Executives in law enforcement.",p:5,x:239,y:868,w:545,h:18},
{t:"Article II ",p:5,x:470,y:936,w:84,h:18},
{t:"MEMBERSHIP ",p:5,x:439,y:982,w:144,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Eligibility.  The Organization shall have four (4) classes of membership, the ",p:5,x:120,y:1028,w:721,h:18},
{t:"eligibility for which shall be:",p:5,x:120,y:1051,w:238,h:18},
{t:"(a) ",p:5,x:150,y:1096,w:27,h:19},
{t:"Regular Membership ",p:5,x:209,y:1097,w:174,h:18},
{t:"1. ",p:5,x:209,y:1119,w:20,h:19},
{t:"All charter members and law enforcement officers who are a",p:5,x:240,y:1120,w:498,h:18},
{t:"ctive members of a ",p:5,x:726,y:1120,w:157,h:18},
{t:"1 ",p:5,x:550,y:1212,w:14,h:18},
{t:" ",p:6,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"Federal, State or local law enforcement agency, or other police agency, or who are ",p:6,x:240,y:63,w:680,h:18},
{t:"employed in a position which by statute is empowered to exercise arrest or law ",p:6,x:240,y:85,w:653,h:18},
{t:"enforcement powers and whose permanent rank is that of lieutenant or ab",p:6,x:240,y:108,w:601,h:18},
{t:"ove or ",p:6,x:827,y:108,w:56,h:18},
{t:"an equivalent level of management responsibility.",p:6,x:240,y:131,w:410,h:18},
{t:"2. ",p:6,x:209,y:176,w:20,h:19},
{t:"Retired persons who would have been eligible for membership under Section 1 (a) ",p:6,x:239,y:177,w:683,h:18},
{t:"had they continued serving in their former active capacity.",p:6,x:239,y:200,w:479,h:18},
{t:"3. ",p:6,x:209,y:245,w:20,h:19},
{t:"The regular member in good financial standing shall be en titled to vote on each ",p:6,x:239,y:246,w:644,h:18},
{t:"matter submitted to members and shall be eligible to hold office. However, ",p:6,x:239,y:269,w:608,h:18},
{t:"federal employees or other members who are restricted by law, rule, policy or ",p:6,x:239,y:292,w:643,h:18},
{t:"regulations, such as 18 USC 208 and 18 USC 205, from participating in the ",p:6,x:239,y:315,w:625,h:18},
{t:"decision making and voting process regarding personnel and/or financial matters ",p:6,x:239,y:338,w:671,h:18},
{t:"or from exercising similar fiduciary duties, shall be ineligible to hold the offices ",p:6,x:239,y:361,w:659,h:18},
{t:"of National President, National First Vice President, National Second Vice ",p:6,x:239,y:384,w:609,h:18},
{t:"President, National Treasurer, National Financial Secretary, Regional Vice ",p:6,x:239,y:407,w:617,h:18},
{t:"President, Chapter President, or Chapter Treasurer, absent written approval from ",p:6,x:239,y:430,w:667,h:18},
{t:"the member’s component or agency head to participate in full scope of ",p:6,x:239,y:453,w:584,h:18},
{t:"responsibilities as set forth pursuant to Article V, Section 1. Duties and Authority ",p:6,x:239,y:476,w:662,h:18},
{t:"of the NOBLE Constitution ",p:6,x:239,y:499,w:226,h:18},
{t:"(b) ",p:6,x:150,y:545,w:29,h:19},
{t:"Associate Membership",p:6,x:209,y:545,w:189,h:18},
{t:"1. ",p:6,x:209,y:568,w:20,h:19},
{t:"All active or retired law enforcement and criminal justice professionals who do ",p:6,x:239,y:568,w:658,h:18},
{t:"not meet the qualifications of Section 1 (a) shall be eligible for Associate ",p:6,x:239,y:591,w:602,h:18},
{t:"Membership. ",p:6,x:239,y:615,w:111,h:18},
{t:"2. ",p:6,x:209,y:660,w:20,h:19},
{t:"A member of this class shall have the same rights and privileges as a Regular ",p:6,x:239,y:661,w:636,h:18},
{t:"member, at the chapter level, but may not hold the offices of Chapter President ",p:6,x:239,y:684,w:654,h:18},
{t:"and Chapter Vice President ; however, if a Chapter does not have regular members ",p:6,x:239,y:707,w:678,h:18},
{t:"who are willing and av ailable to undertake the responsibilities of Chapter ",p:6,x:239,y:730,w:601,h:18},
{t:"President or Chapter Vice President, an Associate member may serve as Interim ",p:6,x:239,y:753,w:661,h:18},
{t:"Chapter President or Interim Chapter Vice President upon written petition. The ",p:6,x:239,y:776,w:654,h:18},
{t:"written petition accompanied by a written reco",p:6,x:239,y:799,w:385,h:18},
{t:"mmendation from the Regional ",p:6,x:614,y:799,w:263,h:18},
{t:"Vice President must be submitted to the Executive Board for approval",p:6,x:239,y:822,w:573,h:18},
{t:". They shall ",p:6,x:801,y:822,w:102,h:18},
{t:"have the right to vote for the Regional Vice President in their respective region, to ",p:6,x:239,y:845,w:676,h:18},
{t:"vote for the National Associate Member Representative, and t",p:6,x:239,y:868,w:508,h:18},
{t:"o vote for all elected ",p:6,x:734,y:868,w:172,h:18},
{t:"officers at the national level.  Associate members shall not hold any elected office ",p:6,x:239,y:891,w:678,h:18},
{t:"in the National Organization except that of National Associate Member ",p:6,x:239,y:914,w:594,h:18},
{t:"Representative. ",p:6,x:239,y:936,w:128,h:18},
{t:"3. ",p:6,x:209,y:981,w:20,h:19},
{t:"Associate members in good financial standing shall be entitl ed to vote on each ",p:6,x:239,y:982,w:635,h:18},
{t:"matter submitted to members.",p:6,x:239,y:1005,w:245,h:18},
{t:"(c) ",p:6,x:150,y:1050,w:27,h:19},
{t:"Supporting Membership",p:6,x:209,y:1051,w:200,h:18},
{t:"1. ",p:6,x:209,y:1073,w:20,h:19},
{t:"Persons interested in furthering the goals of the Organization whom do not meet ",p:6,x:239,y:1074,w:662,h:18},
{t:"the requirements of Section 1 (a) or Section 1 (b).",p:6,x:239,y:1097,w:404,h:18},
{t:"2 ",p:6,x:505,y:1212,w:14,h:18},
{t:" ",p:7,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"(d) ",p:7,x:150,y:62,w:29,h:19},
{t:"Sustaining Membership",p:7,x:209,y:63,w:196,h:18},
{t:"1. ",p:7,x:209,y:84,w:20,h:19},
{t:"Any individual, organiza tion, or corporation which is interested in furthering the ",p:7,x:240,y:85,w:662,h:18},
{t:"goals of the Organization. ",p:7,x:240,y:108,w:212,h:18},
{t:"In any case, the National Executive Board reserves the right to make the final determination of ",p:7,x:120,y:154,w:781,h:18},
{t:"membership eligibility.",p:7,x:120,y:177,w:192,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Termination of Members .  Any member may be removed from membership by two",p:7,x:120,y:223,w:780,h:18},
{t:"-",p:7,x:888,y:223,w:6,h:18},
{t:"thirds vote of the Executive Board for misfeasance, non",p:7,x:119,y:246,w:455,h:18},
{t:"-feasance, or malfeasance.  Any such ",p:7,x:566,y:246,w:311,h:18},
{t:"member proposed to be removed shall be entitled to at least thirty (30) days notice in writing by ",p:7,x:119,y:269,w:791,h:18},
{t:"registered mail to the last address of record on the official roll of the Organization, of the ",p:7,x:119,y:292,w:731,h:18},
{t:"meeting in which such removal is to be voted upon and shall be entitled to appear and be heard.",p:7,x:119,y:315,w:786,h:18},
{t:"Any member may voluntarily terminate membership by tendering resignation in writing to the ",p:7,x:119,y:361,w:782,h:18},
{t:"Executive Director of the Organization.",p:7,x:119,y:384,w:323,h:18},
{t:"Article III ",p:7,x:466,y:453,w:92,h:18},
{t:"MEETINGS OF MEMBERS",p:7,x:385,y:499,w:256,h:18},
{t:"Section 1. Annual Meeting . ",p:7,x:119,y:545,w:235,h:18},
{t:"(a) The Annual Meeting of the membership of the Organization shall be held each year on a ",p:7,x:145,y:591,w:762,h:19},
{t:"date fixed by the Executive Board of the Organization.  The Annual M",p:7,x:174,y:615,w:580,h:18},
{t:"eeting shall be held ",p:7,x:740,y:615,w:164,h:18},
{t:"for the purpose of electing officers and for the transaction of such other business as may ",p:7,x:174,y:638,w:722,h:18},
{t:"properly be brought before the meeting.",p:7,x:174,y:661,w:328,h:18},
{t:"(b) The Executive Board of the Organization shall set the order of business for the Annual                 ",p:7,x:145,y:706,w:826,h:19},
{t:"                                                          ",p:7,x:951,y:707,w:289,h:18},
{t:"Meeting and each member of the Organization shall be informed of the order of business ",p:7,x:174,y:730,w:733,h:18},
{t:"at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting.",p:7,x:174,y:753,w:430,h:18},
{t:"(c) No other scheduled meetings will take place during sche",p:7,x:145,y:798,w:493,h:19},
{t:"duled Business Meetings.",p:7,x:627,y:799,w:211,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Special Meetings.  Special Meetings shall be held at a location as designated in the ",p:7,x:120,y:845,w:776,h:18},
{t:"notification to the members.  The purpose of the Special Meeting must be specified in the ",p:7,x:120,y:868,w:743,h:18},
{t:"notification to members.  Special Meetings m ay be called by the Executive Board, the National ",p:7,x:120,y:891,w:781,h:18},
{t:"President or by a written request of twenty five percent (25%) of members eligible to vote.",p:7,x:120,y:914,w:741,h:18},
{t:"Section 3. Notice of Meetings .  Notice of the Annual and Special meetings shall be given at ",p:7,x:120,y:959,w:759,h:18},
{t:"least thirty (30) day s prior thereto by mailed notice to each member at his/her last known address ",p:7,x:120,y:982,w:800,h:18},
{t:"as shown in the official membership lists of the Organization.  Every notice of a Special Meeting ",p:7,x:120,y:1005,w:801,h:18},
{t:"shall briefly state the purpose or purposes thereof, and no business other than ",p:7,x:120,y:1028,w:635,h:18},
{t:"that specified in ",p:7,x:741,y:1028,w:136,h:18},
{t:"such notice and matters germane thereto, shall be transacted at any Special Meeting without ",p:7,x:120,y:1051,w:749,h:18},
{t:"further notice to members not present.",p:7,x:120,y:1074,w:314,h:18},
{t:"3 ",p:7,x:505,y:1212,w:14,h:18},
{t:" ",p:8,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"Section 4. Quorum and Voting .  Ten percent (10%) of members registered and present shall ",p:8,x:120,y:63,w:765,h:18},
{t:"constitute a quorum.  The members present at a duly organized meeting can continue to do ",p:8,x:120,y:85,w:749,h:18},
{t:"business unless there is a question that arises on the quorum.",p:8,x:120,y:108,w:497,h:18},
{t:"If a quorum cannot be obtained, those present may adjourn the meeting to such time and place as ",p:8,x:119,y:154,w:802,h:18},
{t:"they may determine.  At any such previously adjourned meeting, at which a quorum ",p:8,x:119,y:177,w:693,h:18},
{t:"subsequently is established, such business may be transacted as might have been transacted at the ",p:8,x:119,y:200,w:808,h:18},
{t:"meeting originally called.",p:8,x:119,y:223,w:210,h:18},
{t:"All matters coming before any meeting of the members, except as otherw",p:8,x:119,y:269,w:598,h:18},
{t:"ise limited herein, shall ",p:8,x:707,y:269,w:198,h:18},
{t:"be decided by the vote of a majority of the voting members present at such meeting, a quorum ",p:8,x:119,y:292,w:775,h:18},
{t:"being present at the organization of such meeting.",p:8,x:119,y:315,w:409,h:18},
{t:"Section 5. Rules of Order",p:8,x:119,y:361,w:221,h:18},
{t:".  A current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall be use d ",p:8,x:335,y:361,w:486,h:18},
{t:"throughout the meetings where said rules do not conflict with the provisions of this Constitution.  ",p:8,x:119,y:384,w:800,h:18},
{t:"The Parliamentarian shall be the consultant in matters dealing with parliamentary procedures or ",p:8,x:119,y:407,w:792,h:18},
{t:"Constitutional interpretation.",p:8,x:119,y:430,w:238,h:18},
{t:"Article IV ",p:8,x:466,y:499,w:90,h:18},
{t:"OFFICERS ",p:8,x:459,y:545,w:105,h:18},
{t:"Section 1.  ",p:8,x:119,y:591,w:92,h:18},
{t:"(a) The elected officers of the Organization shall consist of a National President, ",p:8,x:145,y:614,w:665,h:19},
{t:"a National                         ",p:8,x:798,y:615,w:208,h:18},
{t:"First Vice President, a National Second Vice President,a National Treasurer, a National ",p:8,x:176,y:638,w:719,h:18},
{t:"Recording Secretary, a National Parliamenta",p:8,x:176,y:661,w:366,h:18},
{t:"rian, a National Financial Secretary, a ",p:8,x:534,y:661,w:316,h:18},
{t:"National Sergeant -at-Arms, six (6) Regional Vice Presidents, a Federal Assistant to the ",p:8,x:176,y:684,w:713,h:18},
{t:"National President, and a NationalAssociate Members Representative.",p:8,x:176,y:707,w:575,h:18},
{t:"      ",p:8,x:119,y:730,w:30,h:18},
{t:"     (b)  The appointed officers of the Organization ",p:8,x:119,y:753,w:413,h:18},
{t:"shall consist of an Executive Director, a ",p:8,x:524,y:753,w:333,h:18},
{t:"General Counsel, Special Assistant(s) to the National President and Special Assistant",p:8,x:180,y:776,w:701,h:18},
{t:"to the National President for International Affairs.  These appointed positions are non",p:8,x:180,y:799,w:700,h:18},
{t:"- ",p:8,x:865,y:799,w:10,h:18},
{t:"voting. ",p:8,x:180,y:822,w:60,h:18},
{t:"(c)  The Federal Assistantto the National President is elected by the Federal membership.",p:8,x:145,y:868,w:733,h:18},
{t:"(d) The National Associate Member Representative is elected by the Associate membership.",p:8,x:145,y:913,w:760,h:19},
{t:"(e) The Executive Board consists of the National President, ",p:8,x:145,y:958,w:492,h:19},
{t:"the National First Vice President, ",p:8,x:627,y:959,w:274,h:18},
{t:"the National Second Vice President , the Immediate Past National President, the National ",p:8,x:174,y:982,w:726,h:18},
{t:"Treasurer, the National Recording Secretary, the National Parliamentarian, the National ",p:8,x:174,y:1005,w:727,h:18},
{t:"Financial Secretary, the NationalSergeant-at-Arms, six (6) Regional Vice Presidents, ",p:8,x:174,y:1028,w:698,h:18},
{t:"the ",p:8,x:864,y:1028,w:31,h:18},
{t:"Executive Director, Special Assistant(s) to the National President, the Federal Assistant to ",p:8,x:174,y:1051,w:745,h:18},
{t:"the National President, the National Associate Members Representative and the Special ",p:8,x:174,y:1074,w:722,h:18},
{t:"Assistant to the National President for International Affairs.",p:8,x:174,y:1097,w:491,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Term.  Unless otherwise stated herein, the elected officers, with the exception of the ",p:8,x:119,y:1143,w:781,h:18},
{t:"4 ",p:8,x:505,y:1189,w:14,h:18},
{t:" ",p:9,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"Regional Vice Presidents, shall serve for one year.  Appointed officers, except for the Executive ",p:9,x:120,y:63,w:789,h:18},
{t:"Director, shall serve for one year.  Regional Vice Presidents shall ser",p:9,x:120,y:85,w:564,h:18},
{t:"ve for two (2) years. ",p:9,x:672,y:85,w:166,h:18},
{t:"The National President and National Vice Presidents cannot succeed themselves. ",p:9,x:120,y:131,w:671,h:18},
{t:"The National ",p:9,x:773,y:131,w:114,h:18},
{t:"First Vice President would automatically become National President upon termination of the ",p:9,x:120,y:154,w:766,h:18},
{t:"office for the incumbent National President and th",p:9,x:120,y:177,w:411,h:18},
{t:"e National Second Vice President would ",p:9,x:521,y:177,w:336,h:18},
{t:"succeed the National First Vice President.",p:9,x:120,y:200,w:343,h:18},
{t:"The National Second Vice President shall be elected from among those qualified regular ",p:9,x:120,y:246,w:725,h:18},
{t:"members who have been elected to the Executive Board within the past five (5) years.",p:9,x:120,y:269,w:707,h:18},
{t:"Section 3. Duties and Authority.",p:9,x:120,y:311,w:281,h:18},
{t:"  The Officers shall have such duties and authorities as ",p:9,x:393,y:311,w:453,h:18},
{t:"commensurate with the held office as well as such duties and authorities as from time to time ",p:9,x:120,y:335,w:769,h:18},
{t:"may be conferred by the Executive Board; without limitations upon any of ",p:9,x:120,y:358,w:619,h:18},
{t:"the foregoing: ",p:9,x:721,y:358,w:117,h:18},
{t:"(a)  The National President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Organization.                                        ",p:9,x:180,y:404,w:892,h:18},
{t:"                   He/She shall preside at all National meetings, enforce the goals ",p:9,x:120,y:427,w:620,h:18},
{t:"and objectives of the  ",p:9,x:727,y:427,w:181,h:18},
{t:"              Organization, decide all questions of order (subject to approval), appoint all  ",p:9,x:145,y:450,w:699,h:18},
{t:"       Committees, sign all checks and orders on the treasury for money required paid by  ",p:9,x:180,y:473,w:721,h:18},
{t:"       the Organization, call special meetin gs whenever, in his/her judgment, it shall be ",p:9,x:180,y:496,w:698,h:18},
{t:"       deemed necessary and/or in the best interest of the Organization.  The National ",p:9,x:180,y:519,w:687,h:18},
{t:"       President shall not be entitled to vote except when balloting for a candidate at an",p:9,x:180,y:542,w:695,h:18},
{t:"       election of officers, or when members are equally divided on a question before ",p:9,x:180,y:565,w:686,h:18},
{t:"       him/her; then he/she shall cast the deciding vote.  He/She shall perform such duties",p:9,x:180,y:588,w:712,h:18},
{t:"       as coming within the purview of his/her office as the Constitution, Bylaws, customs",p:9,x:180,y:611,w:723,h:18},
{t:"       and traditions of the Organization demand.",p:9,x:180,y:634,w:386,h:18},
{t:"(b)  The National Vice Presidents shall aid and assist the National President in the",p:9,x:180,y:680,w:671,h:18},
{t:"performance of his/her duties, and in the absence of the National President, the ",p:9,x:214,y:703,w:655,h:18},
{t:"National First Vice President shall preside over ",p:9,x:214,y:726,w:394,h:18},
{t:"meetings and while presiding shall ",p:9,x:598,y:726,w:292,h:18},
{t:"have the full power of the National President. In the absence of both the National ",p:9,x:214,y:749,w:668,h:18},
{t:"President and the National First Vice President, the National Second Vice President ",p:9,x:214,y:772,w:694,h:18},
{t:"shall preside over meetings and while presiding shall ",p:9,x:214,y:794,w:440,h:18},
{t:"have the full power of the ",p:9,x:644,y:794,w:216,h:18},
{t:"National President. The National First Vice President shall oversee the Regions and ",p:9,x:214,y:817,w:690,h:18},
{t:"be the National President’s liaison to the Regional Vice Presidents. The National ",p:9,x:214,y:840,w:668,h:18},
{t:"Second Vice President shall oversee all committees and be the N",p:9,x:214,y:863,w:529,h:18},
{t:"ational President’s ",p:9,x:734,y:863,w:157,h:18},
{t:"liaison to the committees.",p:9,x:214,y:886,w:211,h:18},
{t:"(c)  The National Treasurer shall keep a just and accurate account of all monies received ",p:9,x:180,y:932,w:730,h:18},
{t:"       by him/her for the Organization and he/she shall issue a quarterly and yearly                   ",p:9,x:180,y:955,w:757,h:18},
{t:"       financial statement.  He/She shall receive from other officers designated to collect",p:9,x:180,y:978,w:706,h:18},
{t:"       funds an accurate account of all monies deposited.  He/She shall pay all bills, claims",p:9,x:180,y:1001,w:727,h:18},
{t:"       and indebtedness when ordered by the order of the person, corporation or ",p:9,x:180,y:1024,w:641,h:18},
{t:"       instrumentality entitled hereto, signed by the National President and the National",p:9,x:180,y:1047,w:696,h:18},
{t:"       Treasurer. ",p:9,x:180,y:1070,w:121,h:18},
{t:"(d)  The National Recording Secretary shall record, maintain, and have reference copies",p:9,x:180,y:1116,w:720,h:18},
{t:"       of minutes of Executive Board and General Memb ership meetings, prepare copies",p:9,x:180,y:1139,w:698,h:18},
{t:"        ",p:9,x:180,y:1162,w:40,h:18},
{t:"5 ",p:9,x:505,y:1185,w:14,h:18},
{t:" ",p:10,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"       of minutes and distribute to Executive Board members no later than thirty (30) days",p:10,x:180,y:63,w:722,h:18},
{t:"       prior to the next Executive Board meeting, keep a register of Executive Board ",p:10,x:180,y:85,w:679,h:18},
{t:"       members and their attendanc e at Executive Board meetings and call the roll when",p:10,x:180,y:108,w:698,h:18},
{t:"       required.  The National Recording Secretary shall maintain copies of all records and",p:10,x:180,y:131,w:725,h:18},
{t:"       reports submitted during Executive Board and other official meetings; and have",p:10,x:180,y:154,w:687,h:18},
{t:"       available at all meetings a current Constitution, copies of Bylaws, a membership ",p:10,x:180,y:177,w:698,h:18},
{t:"       roster, and minutes of Executive board and other official meetings for the past two ",p:10,x:180,y:200,w:715,h:18},
{t:"       (2) years. ",p:10,x:180,y:223,w:115,h:18},
{t:"(e)  The National Parliamentarian shall have a thorough Knowledge of parlia",p:10,x:180,y:269,w:629,h:18},
{t:"mentary  ",p:10,x:796,y:269,w:73,h:18},
{t:"       procedure and a complete understanding of the Constitution and Bylaws of the ",p:10,x:180,y:292,w:687,h:18},
{t:"       Organization.  He/She shall serve as consultant in matters dealing with parliamentary",p:10,x:180,y:315,w:735,h:18},
{t:"       procedure or Constitutional interpretation.",p:10,x:180,y:338,w:380,h:18},
{t:"(f)  The National Financial Secretary shall be responsible for ensuring a National Office",p:10,x:180,y:384,w:718,h:18},
{t:"      staff member maintain a full and accurate account of the standing in the Organization",p:10,x:180,y:407,w:730,h:18},
{t:"      of each member; maintain a receipt of all members fees, dues and all monies pro",p:10,x:180,y:430,w:691,h:18},
{t:"perly ",p:10,x:856,y:430,w:44,h:18},
{t:"      due and coming into the possession of the Organization and receipts given thereafter;",p:10,x:180,y:453,w:729,h:18},
{t:"      maintenance of full and accurate records of all monies deposited to the account of the",p:10,x:180,y:476,w:728,h:18},
{t:"      Organization; promptly report to the National Treasurer ",p:10,x:180,y:499,w:492,h:18},
{t:"the source, purpose, amount ",p:10,x:663,y:499,w:237,h:18},
{t:"      and date of all deposits made to the accounts of the Organization.  The National ",p:10,x:180,y:522,w:685,h:18},
{t:"      Financial Secretary shall receive monthly, from the Executive Director, a full ",p:10,x:180,y:545,w:670,h:18},
{t:"      accounting of the expenses and revenues of ",p:10,x:180,y:568,w:391,h:18},
{t:"the Organization.  At no time shall the",p:10,x:563,y:568,w:315,h:18},
{t:"      National Office staff member(s) make any disbursements.",p:10,x:180,y:591,w:504,h:18},
{t:"(g)  The National Sergeant -at-Arms shall enforce order at meetings, conferences and ",p:10,x:180,y:638,w:694,h:18},
{t:"       conventions.  He/She shall expel intruders and bar the doo r to the unauthorized. ",p:10,x:180,y:661,w:682,h:18},
{t:"       He/She shall perform other duties as designated by the National President.",p:10,x:180,y:684,w:642,h:18},
{t:"(h)  The Regional Vice Presidents shall serve as aides to the National President in matters ",p:10,x:180,y:730,w:742,h:18},
{t:"       having to do with their respective regions. ",p:10,x:180,y:753,w:385,h:18},
{t:"(i)  The Executive Director is an appointed officer of the Executive Board, appointed by ",p:10,x:180,y:799,w:725,h:18},
{t:"      and serving at the pleasure of the Executive Board.  The Executive Director reports",p:10,x:180,y:822,w:710,h:18},
{t:"      directly to the Executive Board and is responsible for the implement",p:10,x:180,y:845,w:590,h:18},
{t:"ation of the ",p:10,x:758,y:845,w:100,h:18},
{t:"      Board’s policies and the day -to-day administration of the Organization’s National",p:10,x:180,y:868,w:696,h:18},
{t:"      Office, staff and special programs.  The Executive Director serves as official liaison ",p:10,x:180,y:891,w:725,h:18},
{t:"      to public groups, other professional organizations ",p:10,x:180,y:914,w:440,h:18},
{t:"and responds to official and public",p:10,x:613,y:914,w:282,h:18},
{t:"      inquiries. ",p:10,x:180,y:936,w:110,h:18},
{t:"(j)  The General Counsel is appointed by the National President and provides counseling",p:10,x:180,y:982,w:725,h:18},
{t:"      and legal assistance in matters pertaining to the Organization as directed by the ",p:10,x:180,y:1005,w:686,h:18},
{t:"      National President. ",p:10,x:180,y:1028,w:187,h:18},
{t:"(k) The Special Assistant(s) to the National President are appointed by the National ",p:10,x:180,y:1074,w:688,h:18},
{t:"      President and assist the National President in carrying out the programs, policies",p:10,x:180,y:1097,w:690,h:18},
{t:"      and goals of the National President.  The National Presid",p:10,x:180,y:1120,w:495,h:18},
{t:"ent shall have sole  ",p:10,x:666,y:1120,w:156,h:18},
{t:"      discretion of appointing no more than two (2) Assistants to the National President.",p:10,x:180,y:1143,w:704,h:18},
{t:"6 ",p:10,x:505,y:1189,w:14,h:18},
{t:" ",p:11,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"(l) ",p:11,x:174,y:63,w:24,h:18},
{t:"The Federal Assistant to the National President is elected by the federal ",p:11,x:220,y:63,w:591,h:18},
{t:"membership. The Federal Assistant to the National Pr esident assists the National ",p:11,x:220,y:85,w:657,h:18},
{t:"President in carrying out programs and policies involving federal matters or having ",p:11,x:220,y:108,w:688,h:18},
{t:"federal concerns. ",p:11,x:220,y:131,w:141,h:18},
{t:"(m) ",p:11,x:174,y:177,w:33,h:18},
{t:"The National Associate Member Representative is elected by the Associate ",p:11,x:220,y:177,w:625,h:18},
{t:"                 ",p:11,x:827,y:177,w:82,h:18},
{t:"Membership and shall represent the needs of all Associate Members within  the",p:11,x:220,y:200,w:655,h:18},
{t:"                                         ",p:11,x:881,y:200,w:203,h:18},
{t:"Organization while serving on the National Executive Board.",p:11,x:220,y:223,w:502,h:18},
{t:"(n) ",p:11,x:174,y:269,w:27,h:18},
{t:"The Special Assistant to the National President for In",p:11,x:220,y:269,w:436,h:18},
{t:"ternational Affairs shall serve ",p:11,x:647,y:269,w:248,h:18},
{t:"as an aide to the National President and National Vice President in matters having to ",p:11,x:220,y:292,w:700,h:18},
{t:"do with international affairs.  The Special Assistant to the National President for ",p:11,x:220,y:315,w:663,h:18},
{t:"   ",p:11,x:869,y:315,w:14,h:18},
{t:"International Affairs is appointed by the National President and is non -voting. ",p:11,x:220,y:338,w:629,h:18},
{t:"Section 4.  Eligibility.  Members of the Organization who meet the qualifications of Article II, ",p:11,x:119,y:384,w:779,h:18},
{t:"Section 1(a) and 1(b) and who are in good financial standing are eligible to hold office.",p:11,x:119,y:407,w:714,h:18},
{t:"Section 5.  Removal From Office.  Any member of the Executive Board may be removed from ",p:11,x:119,y:453,w:788,h:18},
{t:"office by two -thirds (2/3) vote for misfeasance, nonfeasance, or malfeasance.  Any member of ",p:11,x:119,y:476,w:776,h:18},
{t:"the Executive Board proposed to be removed shall be entitled to at least thirty (30) days notice in ",p:11,x:119,y:499,w:801,h:18},
{t:"writing by registered mail of the meeting of the Executive Board in which the removal is voted ",p:11,x:119,y:522,w:782,h:18},
{t:"upon and shall be entitled to appear, with representation, before the Executive Board.  The ",p:11,x:119,y:545,w:750,h:18},
{t:"officer shall not serve in office pending a final determination of th",p:11,x:119,y:568,w:541,h:18},
{t:"e appeal. ",p:11,x:649,y:568,w:75,h:18},
{t:"Section 6.  Election.  The Nominations/Elections Committee",p:11,x:119,y:615,w:500,h:18},
{t:"s shall consist of six (6) members ",p:11,x:610,y:615,w:281,h:18},
{t:"appointed by the National President.  The National President will appoint a member from each ",p:11,x:119,y:638,w:782,h:18},
{t:"region who is not a candidate fro National Office.  At least sixty (60) days prior to each annual ",p:11,x:119,y:661,w:770,h:18},
{t:"meeting of the members, the Nominations Committee, unless otherwise stated herein, shall ",p:11,x:119,y:684,w:752,h:18},
{t:"nominate one or more members of the Organization who are eligible under Article II, Section ",p:11,x:119,y:707,w:771,h:18},
{t:"1(a), for each office to be filled.  Prior to filing a written report of the nominations to the ",p:11,x:119,y:730,w:721,h:18},
{t:"Executive Director of the Organization, the Chairperson of the Nominations Committee shall ",p:11,x:119,y:753,w:769,h:18},
{t:"obtain, in writing, from each candidate, his/her intent regarding accepting the nomination and ",p:11,x:119,y:776,w:773,h:18},
{t:"serving if elected.  At least forty-five (45) days before the annual meeting of the Organization, ",p:11,x:119,y:799,w:773,h:18},
{t:"the Executive Director shall mail to each member of the Organization a list of the nominees who ",p:11,x:120,y:822,w:795,h:18},
{t:"have accepted nomination and of the ",p:11,x:120,y:845,w:308,h:18},
{t:"offices to which they have been nomi nated.  Additional ",p:11,x:419,y:845,w:455,h:18},
{t:"nominations of eligible members may be made from the floor at the time of election by voting ",p:11,x:120,y:868,w:775,h:18},
{t:"members of the Organization present at the annual meeting.",p:11,x:120,y:891,w:490,h:18},
{t:"The names of all eligible members of the Organization nominated for each office, eit",p:11,x:120,y:936,w:693,h:18},
{t:"her by the ",p:11,x:800,y:936,w:88,h:18},
{t:"Nominations Committee or from the floor, shall be submitted to voting members at the annual ",p:11,x:120,y:959,w:777,h:18},
{t:"meeting.  Ballots shall be cast until there is a majority of the members present and voting ",p:11,x:120,y:982,w:736,h:18},
{t:"favoring the election of a candidate for each vacant office. Voting shall be by secret ballot by ",p:11,x:120,y:1005,w:765,h:18},
{t:"members in good financial standing.",p:11,x:120,y:1028,w:300,h:18},
{t:"Section 7.  Vacancies.   ",p:11,x:120,y:1074,w:197,h:18},
{t:"(a) If the Office of National President shall become vacant, the National First Vice ",p:11,x:180,y:1119,w:684,h:19},
{t:"President shall assume the office of National President and shall serve the remainder   ",p:11,x:209,y:1143,w:690,h:18},
{t:"7 ",p:11,x:535,y:1189,w:14,h:18},
{t:" ",p:12,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"of his/her predecessor’s term and at the next annual meeting will be sworn in to ",p:12,x:223,y:63,w:657,h:18},
{t:"serve her/her term. ",p:12,x:223,y:85,w:155,h:18},
{t:"(b) ",p:12,x:181,y:131,w:27,h:18},
{t:"If the Office of National First Vice President shall become vacant, the National ",p:12,x:223,y:131,w:653,h:18},
{t:"Second Vice President shall assume the office of Nationa",p:12,x:223,y:154,w:469,h:18},
{t:"l First Vice President and ",p:12,x:682,y:154,w:212,h:18},
{t:"shall serve the remainder of his/her predecessor’s term and at the next annual ",p:12,x:223,y:177,w:641,h:18},
{t:"meeting will be sworn in to serve her/her term.",p:12,x:223,y:200,w:384,h:18},
{t:"(c) ",p:12,x:181,y:246,w:26,h:18},
{t:"If the Office of National Second Vice President shall become vacant, within thirty ",p:12,x:223,y:246,w:678,h:18},
{t:"(30) days of the vacancy, the National President shall appoint a successor from ",p:12,x:223,y:269,w:648,h:18},
{t:"among those persons who would be eligible under Article IV, Section 1 of the ",p:12,x:223,y:292,w:645,h:18},
{t:"Constitution to serve the unexpired term. The appointment must be approved by ",p:12,x:223,y:315,w:663,h:18},
{t:"majority of the Executive Board. In thi s event, the National Second Vice President ",p:12,x:223,y:338,w:675,h:18},
{t:"cannot automatically succeed to the position of National First Vice President, but is ",p:12,x:223,y:361,w:690,h:18},
{t:"eligible to run for the office of National First Vice President at the next annual ",p:12,x:223,y:384,w:650,h:18},
{t:"meeting. At this annual meeting there shallbe elections for National First Vice ",p:12,x:223,y:407,w:646,h:18},
{t:"President and National Second Vice President; candidates to come from those ",p:12,x:223,y:430,w:647,h:18},
{t:"eligible under Article IV, section 4.",p:12,x:223,y:453,w:291,h:18},
{t:"(d) ",p:12,x:181,y:499,w:27,h:18},
{t:"In case any vacancy at the national level other th",p:12,x:223,y:499,w:401,h:18},
{t:"an that of National President ",p:12,x:613,y:499,w:241,h:18},
{t:"      ",p:12,x:883,y:499,w:29,h:18},
{t:"or National First Vice President shall exist by reason of death, resignation or ",p:12,x:223,y:522,w:632,h:18},
{t:"otherwise, the National President shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term ",p:12,x:223,y:545,w:673,h:18},
{t:"within thirty (30) days of such vacancy.  Said appointment must be approved by a ",p:12,x:223,y:568,w:679,h:18},
{t:"majority vote of  the Executive Board.",p:12,x:223,y:591,w:312,h:18},
{t:"(e)  In case of a vacancy at the national level of the National President and the National",p:12,x:180,y:638,w:713,h:18},
{t:"      Vice Presidents by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the National Treasurer ",p:12,x:180,y:661,w:720,h:18},
{t:"      shall assume the position of Interim National President.  In case the National  ",p:12,x:180,y:684,w:664,h:18},
{t:"      Treasurer is unable to assume the position of Interim National President, the National",p:12,x:180,y:707,w:732,h:18},
{t:"      Recording Secretary shall assume the position.  If the National Recording Secretary is",p:12,x:180,y:730,w:735,h:18},
{t:"      unable to assume the position of Interim National President, the National ",p:12,x:180,y:753,w:635,h:18},
{t:"      Parliamentarian shall assume the position of Interim National President.  If the ",p:12,x:180,y:776,w:680,h:18},
{t:"      National Parliamentarian is unable to assume the position of Interim National ",p:12,x:180,y:799,w:673,h:18},
{t:"      President, the National Financial Secretary shall assume the position of Interim",p:12,x:180,y:822,w:679,h:18},
{t:"      National President.  If the National Financial Secretary is unable to assume the ",p:12,x:180,y:845,w:682,h:18},
{t:"      position of Interim National President, the National Sergeant",p:12,x:180,y:868,w:528,h:18},
{t:"-at-Arms shall assume ",p:12,x:698,y:868,w:183,h:18},
{t:"      the position of Interim National President.  If the National Sergeant",p:12,x:180,y:891,w:582,h:18},
{t:"-at-Arms is unable",p:12,x:750,y:891,w:153,h:18},
{t:"      to assume the position of Interim National President, the Region I Vice President ",p:12,x:180,y:914,w:699,h:18},
{t:"      shall assume the position of Interim National President.  If the Re",p:12,x:180,y:936,w:565,h:18},
{t:"gion I Vice ",p:12,x:735,y:936,w:94,h:18},
{t:"      President is unable to assume the position of Interim National President, the Region II",p:12,x:180,y:959,w:736,h:18},
{t:"                        ",p:12,x:900,y:959,w:118,h:18},
{t:"      Vice President shall assume the position of Interim National President.  If the Region ",p:12,x:180,y:982,w:734,h:18},
{t:"      II Vice President is unable to assume the position of Interim National President, the",p:12,x:180,y:1005,w:712,h:18},
{t:"      Region III Vice President shall assume the position of Interim National President.  If",p:12,x:180,y:1028,w:724,h:18},
{t:"  ",p:12,x:900,y:1028,w:9,h:18},
{t:"      the Region III Vice President is unable to assume the position of Interim National ",p:12,x:180,y:1051,w:709,h:18},
{t:"      President, the Region IV Vice President shall assume the position of Interim National",p:12,x:180,y:1074,w:730,h:18},
{t:"      President.  If the Region IV is unable to assume the position of Interim National ",p:12,x:180,y:1097,w:693,h:18},
{t:"      President, the Region V Vice President shall assume the position of Int",p:12,x:180,y:1120,w:611,h:18},
{t:"erim National ",p:12,x:778,y:1120,w:115,h:18},
{t:"      President.  If the Region V Vice President is unable to assume the position of Interim      ",p:12,x:180,y:1143,w:755,h:18},
{t:"8 ",p:12,x:505,y:1166,w:14,h:18},
{t:" ",p:13,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"      National President, the Region VI Vice President shall assume the position of Interim",p:13,x:180,y:63,w:730,h:18},
{t:"                 ",p:13,x:900,y:63,w:84,h:18},
{t:"      National President.     ",p:13,x:180,y:85,w:208,h:18},
{t:"In any of these events, the Interim National President shall call an emergency meeting ",p:13,x:210,y:131,w:709,h:18},
{t:"of the Executive Board within thirty (30) days of such vacancy.  At that meeting the",p:13,x:210,y:154,w:688,h:18},
{t:"Executive Board shall elect a successor for the unexpired te",p:13,x:210,y:177,w:487,h:18},
{t:"rm.  In no event shall the ",p:13,x:688,y:177,w:204,h:18},
{t:"Interim National President or the successor elected by the Executive Board during the",p:13,x:210,y:200,w:703,h:18},
{t:"emergency meeting specified hereunder, automatically accede to the position of",p:13,x:210,y:223,w:656,h:18},
{t:"National President at the next annual meet ing, except in the case of the duly elected",p:13,x:210,y:246,w:675,h:18},
{t:"National First Vice President.  He/She may be eligible to run for the office of National ",p:13,x:210,y:269,w:711,h:18},
{t:"President at the next annual meeting if they meet the qualifications set forth under",p:13,x:210,y:292,w:671,h:18},
{t:"Article IV, Sections 2 and 4. ",p:13,x:210,y:315,w:232,h:18},
{t:"       ",p:13,x:180,y:338,w:35,h:18},
{t:"(f)  The Executive Director shall make the results of the appointment or election ",p:13,x:180,y:361,w:654,h:18},
{t:"       available to each member by mail.",p:13,x:180,y:384,w:316,h:18},
{t:"(g)  If a vacancy occurs at the regional level, the National President or his/her designee",p:13,x:180,y:430,w:710,h:18},
{t:"      shall appoint an Interim Regional Vice President within sixty (60) days.",p:13,x:180,y:453,w:618,h:18},
{t:"Section 8.  Compensation .  The Officers shall receive no compensation for their services, but ",p:13,x:119,y:499,w:775,h:18},
{t:"may be reimbursed for out -of-pocket expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.",p:13,x:119,y:522,w:708,h:18},
{t:"Article V ",p:13,x:470,y:591,w:83,h:18},
{t:"EXECUTIVE BOARD",p:13,x:412,y:638,w:202,h:18},
{t:"There shall be an Executive Board of the Organization consisting of officers described in Article ",p:13,x:119,y:684,w:798,h:18},
{t:"IV, Section 1© herein. ",p:13,x:119,y:707,w:186,h:18},
{t:"Section 1.  Duties and Authority.",p:13,x:119,y:753,w:286,h:18},
{t:"  The Executive Board shall be responsible for determining ",p:13,x:398,y:753,w:491,h:18},
{t:"the affairs, business and general policies of the Organization subject to this Constitution and for ",p:13,x:119,y:776,w:787,h:18},
{t:"the management of the business and affairs of the Organization.",p:13,x:119,y:799,w:522,h:18},
{t:"Federal employees or other members who are restricted by law, rule, policy or regulation, such ",p:13,x:119,y:822,w:781,h:18},
{t:"as 18 USC 208 and 18 USC 205, from fully participating in the decision making and voting ",p:13,x:119,y:845,w:757,h:18},
{t:"process regarding financial and/ or personnel matters or exercising similar fiduciary duties, may ",p:13,x:119,y:868,w:791,h:18},
{t:"be eligible to be elected to the offices of National Recording Secretary, Nationa",p:13,x:119,y:891,w:649,h:18},
{t:"l Sergeant-at-",p:13,x:757,y:891,w:108,h:18},
{t:"Arms, Federal Assistant to the National President, and National Associate Member ",p:13,x:119,y:914,w:684,h:18},
{t:"Representative. ",p:13,x:119,y:936,w:128,h:18},
{t:"Section 2.  Meetings.  The Executive Board shall meet not less than three times during each ",p:13,x:119,y:982,w:758,h:18},
{t:"fiscal year at such place as may from time to timebe fixed by resolution of the Executive Board ",p:13,x:119,y:1005,w:782,h:18},
{t:"or it may be held at such time upon call of the President or a majority of the voting members of ",p:13,x:119,y:1028,w:775,h:18},
{t:"the Executive Board fifteen (15) days before the meeting.  A meeting of the Executive",p:13,x:119,y:1051,w:709,h:18},
{t:"Board ",p:13,x:815,y:1051,w:55,h:18},
{t:"may be held with notice immediately after the Annual Meeting of members of the Organization.  ",p:13,x:119,y:1074,w:795,h:18},
{t:"Notice need not be given for regular meetings held at times fixed by resolution of the Executive ",p:13,x:119,y:1097,w:793,h:18},
{t:"Board.  No notice of any meeting need be given any member of the Executive Board who ",p:13,x:119,y:1120,w:744,h:18},
{t:"at any ",p:13,x:842,y:1120,w:55,h:18},
{t:"time before or after the meeting waives notice of the meeting in writing or who attends such ",p:13,x:119,y:1143,w:758,h:18},
{t:"9 ",p:13,x:505,y:1189,w:14,h:18},
{t:" ",p:14,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"meeting, unless at the beginning of such meeting, he states an objection to the place or time of ",p:14,x:120,y:63,w:775,h:18},
{t:"the meeting or to the manner in which it has been calle",p:14,x:120,y:85,w:450,h:18},
{t:"d.  Upon the failure of any officer to ",p:14,x:560,y:85,w:305,h:18},
{t:"attend three successive meetings, without sufficient excuse to each meeting missed, his/her ",p:14,x:120,y:108,w:751,h:18},
{t:"membership on the Executive Board shall terminate.  The decision of the Executive Board as to ",p:14,x:120,y:131,w:790,h:18},
{t:"the sufficiency of such excusesshall be final. ",p:14,x:120,y:154,w:367,h:18},
{t:"Section 3.  Quorum and Voting.",p:14,x:120,y:200,w:278,h:18},
{t:"  A majority of the Executive Board, but excluding the ",p:14,x:391,y:200,w:454,h:18},
{t:"Executive Director and Assistant(s) to the President, shall constitute a quorum.  The act of a ",p:14,x:120,y:223,w:760,h:18},
{t:"majority of the Executive Board present at a meeting at wh",p:14,x:120,y:246,w:483,h:18},
{t:"ich a quorum is present shall be the ",p:14,x:591,y:246,w:296,h:18},
{t:"act of the Executive Board.  All matters shall be decided by a majority vote unless otherwise ",p:14,x:120,y:269,w:766,h:18},
{t:"stipulated. With respect to decisions on personnel, financial or similar fiduciary matters, a ",p:14,x:120,y:292,w:739,h:18},
{t:"quorum shall be a majority of m embers who are not restricted by law, rule, policy, or regulation ",p:14,x:120,y:315,w:784,h:18},
{t:"such as 18 USC 208 and 18 USC 205, from voting on such matters. ",p:14,x:120,y:338,w:549,h:18},
{t:"Section 4.  Action Without Meeting.",p:14,x:120,y:384,w:312,h:18},
{t:"  Any action required or permitted to be taken at any ",p:14,x:425,y:384,w:434,h:18},
{t:"meeting of the Executive Board may ",p:14,x:120,y:407,w:307,h:18},
{t:"be taken without a meeting if consent setting forth the ",p:14,x:419,y:407,w:448,h:18},
{t:"action is made through any verifiable communicative means.  Written acknowledgment of action ",p:14,x:120,y:430,w:802,h:18},
{t:"shall be forwarded to each Board member and Executive Director within fifteen (15) days.",p:14,x:120,y:453,w:742,h:18},
{t:"Article VI ",p:14,x:466,y:522,w:90,h:18},
{t:"CHAPTERS ",p:14,x:455,y:568,w:113,h:18},
{t:"Section 1.  Establishing Chapters.  Based on state residence or employment, the national ",p:14,x:120,y:615,w:739,h:18},
{t:"membership shall be divided into geographical areas referred to as Regions.",p:14,x:120,y:638,w:624,h:18},
{t:"  For purposes of ",p:14,x:728,y:638,w:143,h:18},
{t:"voting a member belongs to the Chapter/Region as designated by his/her state of residence.",p:14,x:120,y:661,w:747,h:18},
{t:"  ",p:14,x:850,y:661,w:9,h:18},
{t:"Within each region the membership may be organized by affiliate local chapters.  Fi",p:14,x:120,y:684,w:691,h:18},
{t:"ve (5) ",p:14,x:793,y:684,w:54,h:18},
{t:"members, which include two (2) regular members may form a new chapter of this Organization ",p:14,x:120,y:707,w:784,h:18},
{t:"upon written petition.  The written petition, accompanied by a proposed Chapter Constitution, ",p:14,x:120,y:730,w:778,h:18},
{t:"must be submitted through the Regional Vice President to the Exe",p:14,x:120,y:753,w:541,h:18},
{t:"cutive Board for approval.  ",p:14,x:649,y:753,w:227,h:18},
{t:"The Executive Board, upon a majority vote shall approve the issuance of a charter to the ",p:14,x:120,y:776,w:729,h:18},
{t:"petitioning members.",p:14,x:120,y:799,w:174,h:18},
{t:"Section 2. Duties and Authorities.",p:14,x:119,y:845,w:293,h:18},
{t:"   ",p:14,x:406,y:845,w:14,h:18},
{t:"(a)  Each chapter shall adopt and adhere to a Chapter Constitution which is no",p:14,x:180,y:891,w:642,h:18},
{t:"t in conflict ",p:14,x:806,y:891,w:99,h:18},
{t:"      with NOBLE’s National Constitution, National Bylaws or National Standards for ",p:14,x:180,y:914,w:706,h:18},
{t:"      Fiscal Affairs. ",p:14,x:180,y:936,w:149,h:18},
{t:"(b) All chapter members must be members of the National Organization. ",p:14,x:180,y:982,w:604,h:18},
{t:"(c) Classification of the local membership must ",p:14,x:180,y:1028,w:395,h:18},
{t:"coincide with national membership ",p:14,x:566,y:1028,w:295,h:18},
{t:"      classification.  Membership of all classes may vote and hold office.",p:14,x:180,y:1051,w:582,h:18},
{t:"(d) Meetings of the chapters shall be held not less than quarterly, at a time, place and ",p:14,x:180,y:1097,w:695,h:18},
{t:"      frequency to be determined by the membershi",p:14,x:180,y:1120,w:407,h:18},
{t:"p of said chapter; provided such ",p:14,x:579,y:1120,w:267,h:18},
{t:"      meetings do not conflict with those scheduled Annual National Conferences,  ",p:14,x:180,y:1143,w:671,h:18},
{t:"      Executive Board Meetings or Regional Meetings.",p:14,x:180,y:1166,w:435,h:18},
{t:"10 ",p:14,x:499,y:1212,w:25,h:18},
{t:" ",p:15,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"(e)  Chapter members shall determine chapter dues.",p:15,x:180,y:63,w:422,h:18},
{t:"(f)  Chapters are expected to generate support for the National Office and its programs. ",p:15,x:180,y:108,w:717,h:18},
{t:"      The Regional Vice President must review and approve fund raising activities to ",p:15,x:180,y:131,w:692,h:18},
{t:"       ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Organization. ",p:15,x:180,y:154,w:604,h:18},
{t:"(g)  Funds from approved activities shall be allocated in accordance with the National",p:15,x:180,y:200,w:703,h:18},
{t:"  ",p:15,x:900,y:200,w:9,h:18},
{t:"      Standard for Fiscal Affairs. ",p:15,x:180,y:223,w:253,h:18},
{t:"(h)  Copies of all minutes and other pertinent information must be forwarded to the ",p:15,x:180,y:269,w:686,h:18},
{t:"                ",p:15,x:900,y:269,w:78,h:18},
{t:"       Regional Vice President and the Executive Director in a timely fashion.",p:15,x:180,y:292,w:616,h:18},
{t:"Section 3.  Elections.",p:15,x:119,y:338,w:179,h:18},
{t:"(a)  Election of officers at the chapter level shall be deemed the exclusive prerogative of ",p:15,x:180,y:384,w:729,h:18},
{t:"      the membership of the chapter, provided the rules governing such elections do not ",p:15,x:180,y:407,w:708,h:18},
{t:"     conflict with any provisions of the National Constitution and Bylaws. ",p:15,x:185,y:430,w:600,h:18},
{t:"(b)  The elected offices of President and Vice President are restricted to regular members.",p:15,x:180,y:476,w:733,h:18},
{t:"Section 4.  Probation, Suspension or Revocation.  The Executive Board shall decide",p:15,x:119,y:522,w:708,h:18},
{t:"probation, suspension and/or revocation of a chapter’s charter by two",p:15,x:119,y:545,w:567,h:18},
{t:"-thirds (2/3) vote. ",p:15,x:675,y:545,w:144,h:18},
{t:"(a)  The Executive Board shall have the authority to determine probation, suspension",p:15,x:180,y:591,w:697,h:18},
{t:"       and/or revocation if one of the following occurs:",p:15,x:180,y:615,w:429,h:18},
{t:"       1.  Active membership of a chapter falls below five (5).",p:15,x:180,y:638,w:488,h:18},
{t:"       2.  Chapter activities do not conform to the objectives of the Organization as set forth",p:15,x:180,y:661,w:731,h:18},
{t:"by the Bylaws. ",p:15,x:239,y:684,w:124,h:18},
{t:"       3.  The chapter Constitution and Bylaws are not consistent with the NOBLE Nat",p:15,x:180,y:707,w:695,h:18},
{t:"ional ",p:15,x:859,y:707,w:44,h:18},
{t:"Constitution and Bylaws.",p:15,x:239,y:730,w:208,h:18},
{t:"       4.  The chapter becomes inactive.",p:15,x:180,y:753,w:309,h:18},
{t:"       5.  Three-fourths (3/4) of the chapter’s members request such an action.",p:15,x:180,y:776,w:619,h:18},
{t:"(b)  The National President shall send a detailed written statement by registered mai",p:15,x:180,y:822,w:685,h:18},
{t:"l to  ",p:15,x:853,y:822,w:35,h:18},
{t:"       the chapter notifying it of the Executive Board’s decision to place it on probation.",p:15,x:180,y:845,w:703,h:18},
{t:"       The chapter will have thirty (30) days to respond and accept the terms of the ",p:15,x:180,y:868,w:665,h:18},
{t:"        probation. ",p:15,x:180,y:891,w:126,h:18},
{t:"(c)  A chapter placed on probation has one (1) ",p:15,x:180,y:936,w:384,h:18},
{t:"year to correct the deficiency and restore ",p:15,x:555,y:936,w:342,h:18},
{t:"       itself to good standing.  The Executive Board shall assist the chapter to correct the ",p:15,x:180,y:959,w:707,h:18},
{t:"       deficiency.  If the deficiency is not corrected within one (1) year the chapter’s ",p:15,x:180,y:982,w:681,h:18},
{t:"       charter will be revoked. ",p:15,x:180,y:1005,w:230,h:18},
{t:"11 ",p:15,x:499,y:1212,w:25,h:18},
{t:" ",p:16,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"Article VII ",p:16,x:463,y:63,w:98,h:18},
{t:"REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS",p:16,x:362,y:108,w:303,h:18},
{t:"Section 1.  Duties and Responsibilities.",p:16,x:120,y:177,w:336,h:18},
{t:"(a) ",p:16,x:181,y:223,w:26,h:18},
{t:"Regional Vice Presidents shall serve for two (2) years as aides to the National",p:16,x:223,y:223,w:637,h:18},
{t:"      ",p:16,x:883,y:223,w:29,h:18},
{t:"President and National Vice President in matters hav",p:16,x:223,y:246,w:433,h:18},
{t:"ing to do with their respective",p:16,x:644,y:246,w:246,h:18},
{t:"      ",p:16,x:886,y:246,w:29,h:18},
{t:"regions. ",p:16,x:223,y:269,w:69,h:18},
{t:"(b) ",p:16,x:181,y:315,w:27,h:18},
{t:"The Regional Vice President shall call at least two (2) regional meetings per ",p:16,x:223,y:315,w:630,h:18},
{t:"calendar year.  He/She shall be responsible for reports and communications to the ",p:16,x:223,y:338,w:676,h:18},
{t:"Executive Board regarding regional business and activities.  Further, he/she shall be ",p:16,x:223,y:361,w:690,h:18},
{t:"responsible for reporting to chapter(s) and regional members business and activities ",p:16,x:223,y:384,w:692,h:18},
{t:"emanating from the Executive Board, other regions and other chapters.",p:16,x:223,y:407,w:579,h:18},
{t:"(c) ",p:16,x:181,y:453,w:26,h:18},
{t:"The Regional Vice President shall be required to make an effort to organize new        ",p:16,x:223,y:453,w:699,h:18},
{t:"chapters and to increase membership.",p:16,x:223,y:476,w:309,h:18},
{t:"(d) ",p:16,x:181,y:522,w:27,h:18},
{t:"The Regional Vice President will seek approval from the National ",p:16,x:223,y:522,w:548,h:18},
{t:"First Vice ",p:16,x:758,y:522,w:86,h:18},
{t:"President for fund raising activities for purp oses of supplementing the regional ",p:16,x:223,y:545,w:642,h:18},
{t:"treasury. ",p:16,x:223,y:568,w:73,h:18},
{t:"(e) ",p:16,x:181,y:615,w:26,h:18},
{t:"Funds from approved activities shall be allocated in accordance with the National",p:16,x:223,y:615,w:670,h:18},
{t:"        ",p:16,x:883,y:615,w:38,h:18},
{t:"Standards for Fiscal Affairs.",p:16,x:223,y:638,w:232,h:18},
{t:"(f) ",p:16,x:181,y:684,w:24,h:18},
{t:"Each Regional Vice President must adhere to NOBLE’s Nationa",p:16,x:223,y:684,w:528,h:18},
{t:"l Constitution, the       ",p:16,x:740,y:684,w:178,h:18},
{t:"National Standards for Fiscal Affairs and the policies as adopted by the Executive",p:16,x:223,y:707,w:674,h:18},
{t:"       ",p:16,x:883,y:707,w:33,h:18},
{t:"Board. ",p:16,x:223,y:730,w:58,h:18},
{t:"Section 2.  Elections.",p:16,x:120,y:776,w:179,h:18},
{t:"(a) Each member eligible to vote in each region must be notified in writing of the time, ",p:16,x:180,y:822,w:716,h:18},
{t:"    place and location at least (30) days prior to any regional election.",p:16,x:185,y:845,w:563,h:18},
{t:"(b) A special regional election is defined as an election called due to removal, ",p:16,x:180,y:891,w:643,h:18},
{t:"      resignation, incapacitation or death of a Regional Vice President.",p:16,x:180,y:914,w:562,h:18},
{t:"(c)  Where there is more than one chapter in a region, the site of the election of the ",p:16,x:180,y:959,w:678,h:18},
{t:"       Regional Vice President shall be rotated.  All matters coming before a meeting",p:16,x:180,y:982,w:681,h:18},
{t:"       of the members except, as otherwise limited herein shall be decided by the vote of a ",p:16,x:180,y:1005,w:724,h:18},
{t:"       majority of the voting members present at such meeting.",p:16,x:180,y:1028,w:494,h:18},
{t:"(d)  A region may establish a mail ballot procedure for the office of Regional Vice",p:16,x:180,y:1074,w:674,h:18},
{t:"       President.  The National Parliamentarian shall review the mail ballot procedure",p:16,x:180,y:1097,w:685,h:18},
{t:"       prior to implementation. ",p:16,x:180,y:1120,w:235,h:18},
{t:"12 ",p:16,x:499,y:1212,w:25,h:18},
{t:" ",p:17,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"Article VIII ",p:17,x:459,y:63,w:106,h:18},
{t:"AMENDMENTS ",p:17,x:436,y:108,w:151,h:18},
{t:"Section 1.  Amendment.  Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws may be made in the ",p:17,x:119,y:154,w:754,h:18},
{t:"following manner: ",p:17,x:119,y:177,w:152,h:18},
{t:"(a)  Annual Meeting:  By affirmative vote of two",p:17,x:180,y:200,w:403,h:18},
{t:"-thirds (2/3) of the eligible members ",p:17,x:573,y:200,w:304,h:18},
{t:"       present and voting at the annual meeting.  Said proposed constitutional amendment",p:17,x:180,y:223,w:717,h:18},
{t:"       shall be mailed to the membership at least (30) days prior to the voting at the annual",p:17,x:180,y:246,w:723,h:18},
{t:"       meeting. ",p:17,x:180,y:269,w:109,h:18},
{t:"(b)  Mail Ballots:  By the Execut ive Board furnishing a notice of any proposed change at ",p:17,x:180,y:315,w:729,h:18},
{t:"       least sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled day for counting of the ballots.  A ",p:17,x:180,y:338,w:666,h:18},
{t:"       minimum of two-thirds (2/3) affirmative votes from at least twenty",p:17,x:180,y:361,w:580,h:18},
{t:"-five percent  ",p:17,x:752,y:361,w:110,h:18},
{t:"       (25%) of eligible voting members is required.  The National Parliamentarian shall",p:17,x:180,y:384,w:706,h:18},
{t:"       establish the mail ballot procedure prior to implementation.",p:17,x:180,y:407,w:523,h:18},
{t:"BYLAWS OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLACK LAW ",p:17,x:156,y:478,w:706,h:20},
{t:"ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES ",p:17,x:339,y:505,w:347,h:20},
{t:"Article I ",p:17,x:473,y:556,w:76,h:18},
{t:"FISCAL YEAR AND DUES",p:17,x:389,y:602,w:250,h:18},
{t:"Section 1.  The administration and conduct of all fiscal matters shall conform to NOBLE’s ",p:17,x:119,y:648,w:750,h:18},
{t:"National Standards for Fiscal Affairs.",p:17,x:119,y:671,w:309,h:18},
{t:"Section 2.  The fiscal year of the organization shall be calendar year beginning January 1 and ",p:17,x:119,y:718,w:768,h:18},
{t:"ending December 31 of each year.",p:17,x:119,y:741,w:280,h:18},
{t:"Section 3.  All membership dues shall become due annually on December 15",p:17,x:119,y:787,w:635,h:18},
{t:"th for the following ",p:17,x:738,y:782,w:160,h:23},
{t:"year.  All initial payments of dues must be submitted with the application for membership.  No ",p:17,x:119,y:810,w:785,h:18},
{t:"portion of dues is refundable.  A member shall be deemed not in good fina",p:17,x:119,y:833,w:613,h:18},
{t:"ncial standing if by ",p:17,x:716,y:833,w:161,h:18},
{t:"March 31st  of each fiscal year their dues are delinquent.  A member who is not financial for the ",p:17,x:119,y:851,w:785,h:23},
{t:"current year shall pay a reinstatement fee in the amount of $",p:17,x:119,y:879,w:491,h:18},
{t:"25.00. ",p:17,x:601,y:879,w:54,h:18},
{t:"(a) Regular membership - $150 annually ",p:17,x:180,y:924,w:333,h:19},
{t:"(b) Associate Membership - $100 annually ",p:17,x:180,y:947,w:349,h:19},
{t:"(c) Supporting membership - $55 annually ",p:17,x:180,y:970,w:347,h:19},
{t:"(d) Sustaining membership - $525 annually ",p:17,x:180,y:993,w:353,h:19},
{t:"(e) Life membership (Regular) ",p:17,x:180,y:1016,w:261,h:19},
{t:"- $1,525; $305 annually for five (5) consecutive years or ",p:17,x:435,y:1017,w:467,h:18},
{t:"one payment of $1,525.  Life membership (Associate) ",p:17,x:210,y:1040,w:448,h:18},
{t:"- $1,095; $219 annually for ",p:17,x:649,y:1040,w:230,h:18},
{t:"five (5) consecutive years or one payment of $1,095. ",p:17,x:210,y:1063,w:426,h:18},
{t:"1.  Any life pledge member who misses one installment shall be required to pay ",p:17,x:239,y:1086,w:658,h:18},
{t:"     the reinstatement fee of $25. ",p:17,x:239,y:1109,w:258,h:18},
{t:"2.  Any life pledge member who misses two consecutive installments shall be ",p:17,x:239,y:1132,w:641,h:18},
{t:"   ",p:17,x:239,y:1155,w:14,h:18},
{t:"13 ",p:17,x:529,y:1201,w:25,h:18},
{t:" ",p:18,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"    ",p:18,x:180,y:63,w:19,h:18},
{t:"required to pay the reinstatement fee of $25 plus the full balance on the life",p:18,x:240,y:63,w:613,h:18},
{t:"membership or forfeit life membership status.",p:18,x:240,y:85,w:375,h:18},
{t:"Section 4.   All proposals for dues increase must be submitted to the membership for vote at the ",p:18,x:120,y:131,w:789,h:18},
{t:"annual meeting.  Written notice of the pro posal must be sent to eligible members thirty (30) days ",p:18,x:120,y:154,w:795,h:18},
{t:"prior to the vote.  Upon approval, the duesincrease shall become effective the next fiscal year.",p:18,x:120,y:177,w:766,h:18},
{t:"Article II ",p:18,x:470,y:246,w:84,h:18},
{t:"REGIONS ",p:18,x:464,y:292,w:96,h:18},
{t:"The National membership shall be divided into six (6) geographical areas referr",p:18,x:119,y:338,w:652,h:18},
{t:"ed to as Regions.  ",p:18,x:757,y:338,w:150,h:18},
{t:"The regions shall be divided accordingly.",p:18,x:119,y:361,w:340,h:18},
{t:"REGION I ",p:18,x:119,y:407,w:92,h:18},
{t:"Connecticut ",p:18,x:119,y:430,w:101,h:18},
{t:"Maine ",p:18,x:119,y:453,w:55,h:18},
{t:"Massachusetts ",p:18,x:119,y:476,w:120,h:18},
{t:"New Hampshire ",p:18,x:119,y:499,w:135,h:18},
{t:"New Jersey ",p:18,x:119,y:522,w:98,h:18},
{t:"New York ",p:18,x:119,y:545,w:88,h:18},
{t:"Rhode Island ",p:18,x:119,y:568,w:111,h:18},
{t:"Vermont ",p:18,x:119,y:591,w:76,h:18},
{t:"REGION II ",p:18,x:119,y:638,w:98,h:18},
{t:"Delaware ",p:18,x:119,y:661,w:81,h:18},
{t:"Maryland  ",p:18,x:119,y:684,w:87,h:18},
{t:"Pennsylvania ",p:18,x:119,y:707,w:111,h:18},
{t:"Virginia ",p:18,x:119,y:730,w:71,h:18},
{t:"Washington, D.C. ",p:18,x:119,y:753,w:149,h:18},
{t:"West Virginia ",p:18,x:119,y:776,w:117,h:18},
{t:"REGION III ",p:18,x:119,y:822,w:105,h:18},
{t:"Alabama  ",p:18,x:119,y:845,w:82,h:18},
{t:"Florida ",p:18,x:119,y:868,w:63,h:18},
{t:"Georgia ",p:18,x:119,y:891,w:69,h:18},
{t:"Kentucky ",p:18,x:119,y:914,w:82,h:18},
{t:"Mississippi ",p:18,x:119,y:936,w:95,h:18},
{t:"North Carolina ",p:18,x:119,y:959,w:124,h:18},
{t:"South Carolina ",p:18,x:119,y:982,w:124,h:18},
{t:"Tennessee ",p:18,x:119,y:1005,w:88,h:18},
{t:"All International Countries and Territories",p:18,x:119,y:1028,w:348,h:18},
{t:"REGION IV ",p:18,x:119,y:1074,w:106,h:18},
{t:"Illinois ",p:18,x:119,y:1097,w:61,h:18},
{t:"Indiana ",p:18,x:119,y:1120,w:64,h:18},
{t:"Iowa ",p:18,x:119,y:1143,w:44,h:18},
{t:"14 ",p:18,x:499,y:1212,w:25,h:18},
{t:" ",p:19,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"Michigan ",p:19,x:120,y:63,w:81,h:18},
{t:"Minnesota ",p:19,x:120,y:85,w:89,h:18},
{t:"North Dakota ",p:19,x:120,y:108,w:113,h:18},
{t:"Ohio ",p:19,x:119,y:131,w:44,h:18},
{t:"South Dakota ",p:19,x:119,y:154,w:113,h:18},
{t:"Wisconsin ",p:19,x:119,y:177,w:89,h:18},
{t:"REGION V ",p:19,x:120,y:223,w:99,h:18},
{t:"Arkansas ",p:19,x:120,y:246,w:78,h:18},
{t:"Kansas ",p:19,x:120,y:269,w:63,h:18},
{t:"Louisiana ",p:19,x:120,y:292,w:83,h:18},
{t:"Missouri ",p:19,x:120,y:315,w:76,h:18},
{t:"Nebraska ",p:19,x:120,y:338,w:80,h:18},
{t:"New Mexico ",p:19,x:120,y:361,w:109,h:18},
{t:"Oklahoma ",p:19,x:120,y:384,w:88,h:18},
{t:"Texas ",p:19,x:120,y:407,w:52,h:18},
{t:"REGION VI ",p:19,x:120,y:453,w:106,h:18},
{t:"Alaska ",p:19,x:120,y:476,w:60,h:18},
{t:"Arizona ",p:19,x:120,y:499,w:69,h:18},
{t:"California ",p:19,x:120,y:522,w:86,h:18},
{t:"Colorado ",p:19,x:120,y:545,w:78,h:18},
{t:"Hawaii ",p:19,x:120,y:568,w:63,h:18},
{t:"Idaho ",p:19,x:120,y:591,w:50,h:18},
{t:"Montana ",p:19,x:120,y:615,w:76,h:18},
{t:"Nevada ",p:19,x:120,y:638,w:65,h:18},
{t:"Oregon ",p:19,x:120,y:661,w:64,h:18},
{t:"Utah ",p:19,x:120,y:684,w:43,h:18},
{t:"Washington ",p:19,x:120,y:707,w:101,h:18},
{t:"Wyoming ",p:19,x:120,y:730,w:84,h:18},
{t:"Article III ",p:19,x:466,y:799,w:92,h:18},
{t:"MEMBERSHIP ",p:19,x:440,y:845,w:144,h:18},
{t:"Section 1.  Life Membership.",p:19,x:120,y:891,w:252,h:18},
{t:"  Life membership shall include the founding mem",p:19,x:366,y:891,w:416,h:18},
{t:"bers or ",p:19,x:772,y:891,w:61,h:18},
{t:"members so designated by the Executive Board and all financial members who meet the ",p:19,x:120,y:914,w:731,h:18},
{t:"qualifications of section 1(a) and (b) who pays a one time specified amount set forth by the ",p:19,x:120,y:936,w:751,h:18},
{t:"Executive Board.  Members in good financial standing for twenty (20) co",p:19,x:120,y:959,w:604,h:18},
{t:"nsecutive years shall be ",p:19,x:709,y:959,w:201,h:18},
{t:"deemed Life Members.",p:19,x:120,y:982,w:191,h:18},
{t:"Section 2.  Honorary Membership. ",p:19,x:120,y:1028,w:309,h:18},
{t:"  A person who has singularly achieved recognition in an ",p:19,x:421,y:1028,w:473,h:18},
{t:"area consistent with the goals and objectives of the organization.",p:19,x:120,y:1051,w:531,h:18},
{t:"(a)  Nominations for Honorary Membership shall be ",p:19,x:180,y:1097,w:435,h:18},
{t:"submitted to the National ",p:19,x:604,y:1097,w:215,h:18},
{t:"      Membership Committee for review to be voted on by two",p:19,x:180,y:1120,w:503,h:18},
{t:"-thirds (2/3) vote of the ",p:19,x:672,y:1120,w:191,h:18},
{t:"      Executive Board. ",p:19,x:180,y:1143,w:173,h:18},
{t:"15 ",p:19,x:499,y:1189,w:25,h:18},
{t:" ",p:20,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"(b)  An Honorary Member shall have the right to attend meetings and speak but not to",p:20,x:180,y:63,w:707,h:18},
{t:"       make motions, vote or hold and elective office.  An Honorary Member shall be ",p:20,x:180,y:85,w:685,h:18},
{t:"       exempt from paying dues.",p:20,x:180,y:108,w:248,h:18},
{t:"Article IV ",p:20,x:466,y:177,w:90,h:18},
{t:"ELECTIONS ",p:20,x:452,y:223,w:121,h:18},
{t:"Section 1.  Regional Elections.",p:20,x:119,y:269,w:262,h:18},
{t:"(a)  Regional elections shall take place between the months of April and June prior to the",p:20,x:180,y:315,w:729,h:18},
{t:"       annual National Conference. ",p:20,x:180,y:338,w:269,h:18},
{t:"(b)  All even numbered regions shall conduct elections on even numbered calendar years.",p:20,x:180,y:384,w:731,h:18},
{t:"       All odd numbered regions will hold regional elections on odd numbered calendar ",p:20,x:180,y:407,w:709,h:18},
{t:"       years. ",p:20,x:180,y:430,w:87,h:18},
{t:"(c)   In the event of a special regional ",p:20,x:180,y:476,w:310,h:18},
{t:"election, the member elected will complete the ",p:20,x:483,y:476,w:388,h:18},
{t:"       un-expired term for which the special regional election was called.",p:20,x:180,y:499,w:575,h:18},
{t:"Article V ",p:20,x:470,y:568,w:83,h:18},
{t:"NATIONAL STANDING COMMITTEES",p:20,x:328,y:615,w:374,h:18},
{t:"Section 1.  National Standing Committees.  ",p:20,x:119,y:661,w:380,h:18},
{t:"The Civil Rights, Conference, Constitution and",p:20,x:489,y:661,w:389,h:18},
{t:"Bylaws, Education and Training, Elections, Finance, Legislative Affairs, Membership, ",p:20,x:119,y:684,w:720,h:18},
{t:"Nominations, Resolution, Scholarship, Strategic Planning",p:20,x:119,y:707,w:474,h:18},
{t:", Ways & Means, and the International ",p:20,x:581,y:707,w:319,h:18},
{t:"Committee shall be the standing committees of the Organization.",p:20,x:119,y:730,w:529,h:18},
{t:"(a)  The Civil Rights Committee shall consist of a Chair, an Executive Board Member ",p:20,x:180,y:776,w:711,h:18},
{t:"       and a member from each region appointed by the National President.",p:20,x:180,y:799,w:596,h:18},
{t:"  It shall be the ",p:20,x:768,y:799,w:127,h:18},
{t:"       duty of the Civil Rights Committee to:",p:20,x:180,y:822,w:351,h:18},
{t:"1.  Create a repository for informationand research data regarding civil rights.",p:20,x:239,y:845,w:635,h:18},
{t:"2.  Identify the best practice models for law enforcement.",p:20,x:239,y:868,w:470,h:18},
{t:"(b)  The Conference Committee shall consist of a Chair, the Immediate Past President ",p:20,x:180,y:914,w:705,h:18},
{t:"       and members appointed by the National President.  It sha",p:20,x:180,y:936,w:504,h:18},
{t:"ll be the duty of the   ",p:20,x:673,y:936,w:170,h:18},
{t:"       Conference Committee to research and recommend to the National Executive Board ",p:20,x:180,y:959,w:732,h:18},
{t:"       the locale of annual meetings of the Organization.",p:20,x:180,y:982,w:443,h:18},
{t:"(c)  The Constitution and Bylaws Committee shall consist of the National Parliament",p:20,x:180,y:1028,w:699,h:18},
{t:"arian ",p:20,x:861,y:1028,w:46,h:18},
{t:"       as the Chair and a member from each region appointed by the National President.  It ",p:20,x:180,y:1051,w:730,h:18},
{t:"       shall be the duty of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee to:",p:20,x:180,y:1074,w:553,h:18},
{t:"1.  Receive and evaluate recommendations for changes in the Constitution and ",p:20,x:239,y:1097,w:649,h:18},
{t:"     Bylaws. ",p:20,x:239,y:1120,w:94,h:18},
{t:"2.  Present to the Organization revisions and amendments to the Constitution and",p:20,x:239,y:1143,w:667,h:18},
{t:"     ",p:20,x:239,y:1166,w:25,h:18},
{t:"16 ",p:20,x:499,y:1189,w:25,h:18},
{t:" ",p:21,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"Bylaws. ",p:21,x:244,y:63,w:70,h:18},
{t:"(d)  The Education and Training Committee shall consist of a Chair and members from ",p:21,x:180,y:108,w:718,h:18},
{t:"       each region appointed by the National President. I",p:21,x:180,y:131,w:446,h:18},
{t:"t shall be the duty of the Education",p:21,x:616,y:131,w:285,h:18},
{t:"       and Training Committee to:",p:21,x:180,y:154,w:264,h:18},
{t:"1.  Identify training needs and select, develop, coordinate and implement ",p:21,x:239,y:177,w:605,h:18},
{t:"     workshops for the annual meeting of the Organization",p:21,x:239,y:200,w:470,h:18},
{t:". ",p:21,x:698,y:200,w:9,h:18},
{t:"2.  Assist in the planning, coordination ",p:21,x:239,y:223,w:323,h:18},
{t:"and facilitation of the Chief Executive ",p:21,x:555,y:223,w:321,h:18},
{t:"     Officer Symposiums. ",p:21,x:239,y:246,w:201,h:18},
{t:"3.  Assist with the research and development of new training initiatives which ",p:21,x:239,y:269,w:642,h:18},
{t:"     demonstrate progressive policing practices.",p:21,x:239,y:292,w:380,h:18},
{t:"4.  Identify funding resources with which to provide ",p:21,x:239,y:315,w:433,h:18},
{t:"training. ",p:21,x:663,y:315,w:71,h:18},
{t:"5.  Provide leadership and assistance for regional training initiatives.",p:21,x:239,y:338,w:563,h:18},
{t:"(e)  The Elections Committee shall consist of a Chair and six (6) members appointed by ",p:21,x:180,y:384,w:727,h:18},
{t:"       the National President.  The National President will appoint a member fro",p:21,x:180,y:407,w:640,h:18},
{t:"m each  ",p:21,x:807,y:407,w:66,h:18},
{t:"       region who is not a candidate for national office.  It shall be the duty of the Elections",p:21,x:180,y:430,w:728,h:18},
{t:"       Committee to: ",p:21,x:180,y:453,w:155,h:18},
{t:"1.  Report to the Executive Board during the annual meeting the number of voting",p:21,x:239,y:499,w:671,h:18},
{t:"     and nonvoting members and other categ",p:21,x:239,y:522,w:353,h:18},
{t:"ories of persons attending the annual",p:21,x:585,y:522,w:301,h:18},
{t:"     meeting. ",p:21,x:239,y:545,w:99,h:18},
{t:"2.  Adjudicate with the National President and the National Secretary any ",p:21,x:239,y:568,w:608,h:18},
{t:"    ",p:21,x:180,y:591,w:19,h:18},
{t:"     discrepancies concerning the credentials of voting members.",p:21,x:239,y:591,w:520,h:18},
{t:"3.  Oversee the election process at the Annual Confe",p:21,x:239,y:615,w:428,h:18},
{t:"rence. ",p:21,x:660,y:615,w:52,h:18},
{t:"(f)  The Finance Committee shall consist of the National Financial Secretary as the Chair ",p:21,x:180,y:661,w:738,h:18},
{t:"       and a member from each region appointed by the National President.  It shall be the",p:21,x:180,y:684,w:718,h:18},
{t:"       duty of the Finance Committee to:",p:21,x:180,y:707,w:316,h:18},
{t:"1.  Consider the financial needs of the Organization and recommend dues and fees ",p:21,x:239,y:730,w:679,h:18},
{t:"     to the National Executive Board.",p:21,x:239,y:753,w:294,h:18},
{t:"2.  Plan, evaluate and recommend the annual operating budget to the National ",p:21,x:239,y:776,w:646,h:18},
{t:"     Executive Board. ",p:21,x:239,y:799,w:168,h:18},
{t:"3.  Recommend to the National Executive Board the general financial policies of ",p:21,x:239,y:822,w:656,h:18},
{t:"     the Organization. ",p:21,x:239,y:845,w:168,h:18},
{t:"4.  Study and develop financial plans to strengthen the financial base of the ",p:21,x:239,y:868,w:622,h:18},
{t:"     Organization with input from the National Executive Board.",p:21,x:239,y:891,w:520,h:18},
{t:"5.  Oversee and Monitor fiscal control of the appr oved budget of the Organization",p:21,x:239,y:914,w:662,h:18},
{t:"6.  Monitor compliance of fiscal standards by the chapters and regions.",p:21,x:239,y:936,w:575,h:18},
{t:"(g)  The Legislative Affairs Committee shall consist of a Chair, an Executive Board ",p:21,x:180,y:982,w:691,h:18},
{t:"       member and a member from each region appointed by the ",p:21,x:180,y:1005,w:514,h:18},
{t:"National President.  It ",p:21,x:684,y:1005,w:186,h:18},
{t:"       shall be the duty of the legislative Affairs Committee to:",p:21,x:180,y:1028,w:497,h:18},
{t:"1.  Monitor legislation as it relates directly and indirectly to law enforcement.",p:21,x:239,y:1051,w:633,h:18},
{t:"2.  Coordinate with the Chair of the Resolutions Committee on national ",p:21,x:239,y:1074,w:593,h:18},
{t:"     resolutions. ",p:21,x:239,y:1097,w:122,h:18},
{t:"(h)  The Membership Committee shall consist of a Chair, an Executive Board member ",p:21,x:180,y:1143,w:717,h:18},
{t:"       ",p:21,x:180,y:1166,w:35,h:18},
{t:"17 ",p:21,x:499,y:1212,w:25,h:18},
{t:" ",p:22,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"     and a member from each region appointed by the National President.  It shall ",p:22,x:240,y:63,w:663,h:18},
{t:"     be the duty of the Membership Committee to:",p:22,x:240,y:85,w:400,h:18},
{t:"1.  Develop and provide membership programs and services as directed by the ",p:22,x:240,y:108,w:649,h:18},
{t:"     Executive Board. ",p:22,x:240,y:131,w:168,h:18},
{t:"2.  Develop and promote continuous programs for the enhancement, retention and",p:22,x:240,y:154,w:671,h:18},
{t:"     reclamation of the membership.",p:22,x:240,y:177,w:286,h:18},
{t:"3.  Present the membership concerns to the E",p:22,x:240,y:200,w:370,h:18},
{t:"xecutive Board. ",p:22,x:601,y:200,w:130,h:18},
{t:"(i)  The Nominations Committee shall consist of a Chair and six (6) members appointed ",p:22,x:180,y:246,w:725,h:18},
{t:"      by the National President.  The National President will appoint a member from each ",p:22,x:180,y:269,w:722,h:18},
{t:"      region who is not a candidate for national office.  I",p:22,x:180,y:292,w:444,h:18},
{t:"t shall be the duty of the ",p:22,x:616,y:292,w:202,h:18},
{t:"      Nominations Committee:",p:22,x:180,y:315,w:237,h:18},
{t:"1.  Identify and develop members interested in serving on the Executive Board of",p:22,x:240,y:338,w:668,h:18},
{t:"     of the Organization. ",p:22,x:240,y:361,w:190,h:18},
{t:"2.  Nominate one or more members of the Organization for each office filled.",p:22,x:240,y:384,w:627,h:18},
{t:"3.  Obtain in writing from each candidate a letter of intent regarding the",p:22,x:240,y:407,w:586,h:18},
{t:"     nomination and serving if elected.",p:22,x:240,y:430,w:304,h:18},
{t:"4.  Write a final report to the National Vice President and the Executive Director ",p:22,x:240,y:453,w:666,h:18},
{t:"      of the Organization. ",p:22,x:240,y:476,w:195,h:18},
{t:"(j)  The Resolutions Comm ittee shall consist of the National Recording Secretary as the ",p:22,x:180,y:522,w:722,h:18},
{t:"      Chair and a member from each region appointed by the National President.  It shall be",p:22,x:180,y:545,w:738,h:18},
{t:"      the duty of the Resolutions Committee to:",p:22,x:180,y:568,w:374,h:18},
{t:"1.  Develop action oriented resolutions that arein conformance with the will of ",p:22,x:240,y:591,w:644,h:18},
{t:"     the membership. ",p:22,x:240,y:615,w:163,h:18},
{t:"2.  Coordinate with the Legislative Affairs Committee to develop resolutions that",p:22,x:240,y:638,w:668,h:18},
{t:"     address issues impacting the law enforcement community.",p:22,x:240,y:661,w:502,h:18},
{t:"(k)  The Scholarship Committee shall consist of a Chair, and Executive Board member ",p:22,x:180,y:707,w:710,h:18},
{t:"       and a member from each region appointed by the National President.  It shall be the",p:22,x:180,y:730,w:718,h:18},
{t:"       duty of the Scholarship Committee to:",p:22,x:180,y:753,w:348,h:18},
{t:"1.  Develop and administer the scholarship program of the Organization and make",p:22,x:239,y:776,w:672,h:18},
{t:"     recommendations concerning the same to the Executive Board.",p:22,x:239,y:799,w:539,h:18},
{t:"2.  Make recommendations on applications submitted for NOBLE scholarships.",p:22,x:240,y:822,w:653,h:18},
{t:"(l)  The Strategic Planning Committee shall consist of a Chair, the National Vice ",p:22,x:180,y:868,w:667,h:18},
{t:"      President and members appointed by the National President.  It shall be the duty of ",p:22,x:180,y:891,w:711,h:18},
{t:"      the Strategic Planning Committee to:",p:22,x:180,y:914,w:333,h:18},
{t:"1.  Establish and develop short term and long term goals, objectives and activities.",p:22,x:239,y:936,w:673,h:18},
{t:"2.  Communicate the goals, objectives and activities to th",p:22,x:239,y:959,w:469,h:18},
{t:"e membership. ",p:22,x:696,y:959,w:122,h:18},
{t:"3.  Ensure implementation of the goals, objectives and activities by the ",p:22,x:239,y:982,w:588,h:18},
{t:"Executive ",p:22,x:812,y:982,w:83,h:18},
{t:"     Board. ",p:22,x:239,y:1005,w:83,h:18},
{t:"4.  Perform evaluations of the results and accomplishments of the set goals and",p:22,x:239,y:1028,w:645,h:18},
{t:"     objectives. ",p:22,x:239,y:1051,w:116,h:18},
{t:"(m)  The Ways and Means Committee shall ",p:22,x:180,y:1097,w:364,h:18},
{t:"consist of a Chair, the National Treasurer and",p:22,x:535,y:1097,w:375,h:18},
{t:"        members appointed by the National President.  It shall be the duty of the Ways and",p:22,x:180,y:1120,w:721,h:18},
{t:"        Means Committee to: ",p:22,x:180,y:1143,w:218,h:18},
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{t:" ",p:23,x:510,y:1240,w:4,h:18},
{t:"1.  Survey needs, evaluate findings and make recommendations to the Executive",p:23,x:240,y:63,w:660,h:18},
{t:"     Board of fund raising projects to commensurate with aims, purposes and ",p:23,x:240,y:85,w:622,h:18},
{t:"     resources of the Organization.",p:23,x:240,y:108,w:270,h:18},
{t:"2.  Develop and coordinate financial projects that are consistent with the long ",p:23,x:240,y:131,w:640,h:18},
{t:"     range plan and the priorities as approved by the Exe",p:23,x:240,y:154,w:452,h:18},
{t:"cutive Board. ",p:23,x:681,y:154,w:112,h:18},
{t:"(n) The International committee shall consist of the Special Assistant to the President for",p:23,x:180,y:200,w:728,h:18},
{t:"International Affairs as the Chair and other members in good standing that are ",p:23,x:209,y:223,w:646,h:18},
{t:"appointed by the National President.  The National President will also",p:23,x:209,y:246,w:574,h:18},
{t:"appoint a ",p:23,x:774,y:246,w:81,h:18},
{t:"member of the international law enforcement community as the Co",p:23,x:209,y:269,w:550,h:18},
{t:"-Chair.  It shall be ",p:23,x:747,y:269,w:155,h:18},
{t:"the duties of the International Committee to:",p:23,x:209,y:292,w:361,h:18},
{t:"1. ",p:23,x:240,y:337,w:20,h:19},
{t:"Promote the law enforcement interest of international members consistent ",p:23,x:270,y:338,w:613,h:18},
{t:"with the Constitution and Bylaws of NOBLE",p:23,x:270,y:361,w:371,h:18},
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{t:"2. ",p:23,x:240,y:383,w:20,h:19},
{t:"Work in conjunction with the Membership Committee to develop and promote ",p:23,x:270,y:384,w:653,h:18},
{t:"continuous programs for the enhancement, retention, and reclamation of ",p:23,x:270,y:407,w:596,h:18},
{t:"international members.",p:23,x:270,y:430,w:189,h:18},
{t:"All changes have been duly voted on and approved at the 2009 National Conference and ",p:23,x:120,y:499,w:734,h:18},
{t:"Exhibition in Norfolk, Virginia.",p:23,x:120,y:522,w:262,h:18},
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