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Franklinton American Legion Post 5240 American Legion Road, Franklinton, NC |
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Franklinton American Legion Post 5240 American Legion Road, Franklinton, NC |
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The name of this Post shall be:
FRANKLINTON POST 52 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF NORTH
CAROLINA, INC. hereinafter referred to as Post 52 or Post.
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SECTION 1 - OBJECTIVES
The objectives of Post 52 shall be to promote the principles and
policies as set forth in the Preamble to the American Legion, Post 52
Articles of Incorporation, and the constitutions of the Department
and National organizations of the American Legion.
PREAMBLE
For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes.
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars, to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
SECTION 2 - POLITICAL PROMOTION
POST 52 shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan
principles or promotion of any person or group seeking public office.
SECTION 3 - AUXILIARY
Post 52 recognizes an auxiliary known as:
FRANKLINTON UNIT 52
THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA
SECTION 4 - Sons of The American Legion
SECTION 5 - Legion Riders
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ARTICLE III - POST 52 MEMBERSHIPS
SECTION 1 - ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility for membership is prescribed by the National
organization of the American Legion.
SECTION 2 - MEMBER-IN-GOOD-STANDING
Every member whose membership dues have not expired is a
Member-In-Good-Standing except those terminated, or is under a
current Post 52 suspension, as defined in these By-Laws
SECTION 3 - APPLICATION
Application shall be on such form as prescribed by the National
Organization of the American Legion, and shall be accompanied with
full payment of Post 52 dues. Post 52 adjutant shall verify the
applicant’s eligibility prior to presentation to the General
Membership. The General Membership shall accept, reject, or refer the
application to the Executive committee for further investigation.
Applications rejected shall not be reconsidered for a period of six
months.
SECTION 4 - MEMBERSHIP CARDS
Membership cards shall be issued as prescribed by the National
organization of the American Legion.
SECTION 5 - ASSESSMENTS
Members are not assessable except for Post 52 Dues
SECTION 6 - TERMINATION
Membership in Post 52 shall terminate:
On written request of said member.
On death of said member.
Upon failure to pay current Post 52 dues.
Upon transfer to another Post.
Upon Expulsion.
SECTION 7 - EXPULSION
Any member may be expelled from Post 52 membership upon
presentation of written charges, based upon disloyalty, neglect of
duty, dishonesty or misconduct, and after given a fair trial in such
manner and form as the Department By-laws shall prescribe.
SECTION 8 - REINSTATEMENT OF EXPELLED MEMBER
An Expelled member shall not be accepted as a Post 52 member for a
period of two years from the date of expulsion.
SECTION 9 - MEMBERSHIP VOTING
Only Members-In-Good-Standing present shall be entitled to vote at
a General Membership meeting. Voting shall be by voice vote unless
prescribed otherwise by these By-Laws, or commander.
SECTION 10 - MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL
All actions affecting Post 52 or executed in the name of Post 52
shall require Membership approval. Approval shall be a majority vote
unless otherwise prescribed in these By-Laws.
SECTION 11 - NONLIABILITY OF MEMBERS
POST 52 members shall not be personally liable for Post 52 debts, liabilities, or obligations.
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The annual dues for Post 52 shall be determined by a majority vote
of the membership. Annual dues shall be payable on or before December
31. A member whose dues for the current year have not been paid by
January 1 shall be classed as delinquent and all privileges shall be
suspended. If dues are paid on or before February 1, reinstatement
shall be automatic. If still under such suspension on June 30 of such
year, membership in the American Legion shall be forfeited. A member
so suspended or whose membership has been so forfeited may be
reinstated to active membership in good standing by vote of Post 52
and payment of current dues for the year in which the reinstatement
occurs provided, however, that Post 52, Department of NC, and the
National organization may waive the provisions hereof, upon payment
of dues for the year in which reinstatement occurs, with the
reference to former members who have been prevented from the payment
of dues by reason of active military service.
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ARTICLE V - SUSPENSION OF POST 52 PRIVILEGES
SECTION 1 - SUSPENSION
Post 52 will abide by the Department of North Carolina Bylaws
regarding the suspension of membership. See Article V, Section 10 of
the Department bylaws.
SECTION 2 - SUSPENSION BY OTHER MEMBERS
Any member may submit charges to the Executive Committee
requesting suspension of another member. The Executive Committee
shall process the charges in the same manner as directed in Section 1
of this article. The suspension shall not take effect until and if
accepted by the Executive Committee.
SECTION 3 - SCHEDULING OF HEARING
The Executive Committee shall schedule a Hearing not less then
three or more than twenty days after request from the charged member.
The charges and time and place of the hearing shall be delivered to
the charged person at least three days prior to the hearing.
SECTION 4 - HEARING
The Hearing shall consist of at least 2/3 of the Executive
Committee Members and be chaired by Post 52 Judge Advocate, or such
Officer as appointed by the Commander.
The Chair shall:
Reschedule the hearing within three days and, if a quorum is not present, reject the charges if a quorum is then not present.
Read the charges.
Hear witnesses for and against the charges,
Allow cross-examination of witnesses.
Upon conclusion of debate call for a majority vote to either accept or reject the charges.
If accepted, call for a debate and vote on the term of suspension.
If rejected, declare immediate termination of the suspension.
Present charged member with decision of the hearing.
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ARTICLE VI - HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1 - ELIGIBILITY
Candidate for Honorary Life membership must have been a Member-In-Good-Standing
for at least the last five years and have performed
outstanding service to Post 52, over and above that performed by
other members, for at least three years preceding the vote for life
membership.
SECTION 2 - INITIATION
The Executive Committee must approve the candidate by a two-thirds
vote prior to presentation to the General Membership.
SECTION 3 - APPROVAL
Approval shall require a two-thirds majority of the General
Membership at two consecutive General Meetings.
SECTION 4 - REJECTION
Candidates rejected shall not be reconsidered for a period of one
year after such rejection.
SECTION 5 - ANNUAL DUES
Annual Dues of Post 52 awarded Honorary Life Members shall be paid
by Post 52 as prescribed by the National organization of the American
Legion.
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ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS OF POST 52
SECTION 1 - OFFICERS AND TERMS
The Officers of Post 52 with terms of office shall be as
follows:
| OFFICER | PROCESS | TERM |
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COMMANDER |
ELECTED |
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The terms of duty shall be for one year, from the installation in May to installation of new officers in the following year, in effect upon installation of office and until a vacancy is declared.
Three Executive Committeeman shall serve as at-large officers elected for (3) year terms, with one member-at-large being elected each year. The first election shall consist of the election of three (3) members-at-large serving one, two, and three year terms, respectively.
SECTION 2 - SUBORDINATE
Subordinate Officers may be appointed by the Commander. Term of
office shall be limited to that of the Commander.
SECTION 3 - ELIGIBILITY
Any Member-In-Good-Standing is eligible.
SECTION 4 - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Not later than the regular meeting in January, the Executive
Committee shall appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of a
chairman and two members, all of whom shall be Post 52 members in
good standing.
The Nominating Committee shall present its recommendations for each Post 52 elective office, including Executive Committeemen Members-At-Large, at the regular Post 52 meeting in March and each nominee shall have agreed to serve if elected. Nominations can also come from the floor at the March meeting. Nominations will be closed after the March meeting unless for any position for which there are no nominees or for which a nominated person withdraws leaving an open position.
Elections will be held at the April general membership meeting. Elections will be conducted by secret ballot, except that for any office for which there is only one nominee, election shall be by acclamation, declared by the Commander. Election by secret ballot requires a majority of votes cast.
Prior to the deadline established by Department Headquarters, the Post Adjutant will forward to Headquarters, the required report of elected officer's names, addresses, and phone numbers, specifying the date of election and scheduled date of installation. The adjutant shall certify the eligibility of each elected officer after inspecting each officer's evidence of qualifying service.
Installation of Post Officers shall be conducted after election at the May general membership meeting.
Non-elective officers shall be appointed by the Commander.
SECTION 5 - VACANCIES
Vacancy shall be declared if the incumbent:
Is no longer a Member-In-Good-Standing.
Is missing and unexcused for three consecutive Executive Committee and General Membership meetings,
Is declared unsound by an order of a court.
Is convicted of a felony.
Resigns via written or oral testimony.
Is recalled, as prescribed in this Article.
Refuses to be installed into office.
Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original office was filled. Nominations for the vacant elective office shall be taken at the General Meeting in which the vacancy was declared with nominations and elections at the next General Membership meeting.
SECTION 6 - RECALL OF OFFICERS
Any Officer may be recalled, and the office declared vacant after
a petition requesting Recall is presented to the Executive Committee
and a Recall vote upholds said petition.
The Executive Committee shall verify that the petition is signed by ten percent of Post 52 membership and that each signature is that of a current Member-In-Good-Standing of Post 52. If said petition is invalid it shall be returned to the maker. If valid the Recall shall be scheduled to be held at the next, or the following General Membership Meeting. Notification of the date, time, and place of the Recall vote shall be placed in Post 52 Newsletter, or mailed to every POST 52 Member-In-Good-Standing at least five days prior to the Recall vote.
Recall shall be by written secret ballot, which shall read;
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"Shall (name of officer) be recalled? |
SECTION 7 - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
The duties of the
Officers of Post 52 shall be those duties usually assigned to such
offices as prescribed by the American Legion Officers Manual and Post
52 Articles of Incorporation.
Post Commander:
The Post Commander shall be the Chief Executive Officer and, as
such, shall oversee and supervise all programs and activities of the
Post, including the duties and responsibilities of other Post
Officers and Committees. The Commander shall preside at all meetings
of the Post and Executive Committee, make all required appointments,
serve as an ex-officio member of all committees except the Audit and
Nominating committees, represent the Post at American Legion
functions, as required, and at other public relations function within
the community, and perform such other functions as normally required
of such an office and as directed by the Post and the Executive
Committee
1st Vice-Commander:
The 1st Vice Commander shall, in order of precedence,
perform the duties of the Post Commander in his or her absence or
temporary inability to serve, shall represent the Commander as
requested, shall be the chairman of the Post Membership Committee,
and shall perform such other assignments as requested by the
Commander or Executive Committee.
2nd Vice-commander:
The 2nd Vice Commander shall assist the chairman of the
Post Membership Committee, and shall perform such other assignments
as requested by the Commander or Executive Committee.
Post Adjutant:
Post Adjutant shall:
Keep minutes of all Post and Executive Committee meetings, call the role of officers at each meeting and attach a list of those present and absent to the minutes. The adjutant must also ensure that each set of minutes is read to the membership and approved.
Give notice of all meetings not announced in the Post Newsletter.
Maintain an accurate record of membership.
Upon receipt of dues, issue individual membership cards provided by National through Department. Maintain a record of the members who have paid the dues.
Provide to Department the required Department and National dues record cards, complete and turn in to Department the necessary forms that accompany the dues transmittal. This should be done, at a minimum, every 10 days or whenever at least 10 members. dues have accumulated. Copies of transmittal’s to Department along with the names of members transmitted will be maintained.
Provide Department and District all required reports and certifications.
Insure that a copy of the Post and Department By-laws are on hand for each Post and Executive Committee meeting.
Perform such other duties as required in these By-laws and as is customary for that office, including duties requested by the Post Commander.
Post Finance Officer:
Post Finance Officer shall:
Provide the adjutant with the necessary funds to submit membership cards to the Department, when member's dues have been paid.
Receive and disburse all Post funds as authorized by the Executive Committee, the Post, or the appropriate Post Officers as outlined in these By-laws.
Prepare all checks and vouchers, maintaining a file of such vouchers. Checks and vouchers require the signature of the Finance Officer.
Render a monthly accounting of receipts and disbursements to the Post members at the regular membership meeting.
Insure the proper Post insurance is obtained and its premiums are paid.
Prepare and file applicable reports to the Internal Revenue Service and other State and local entities.
Have the financial records of the Post ready for audit by the Audit Committee and available for the information of Post members, at reasonable times upon request.
When the amount of funds handled reaches a point where the Post Executive Committee deems bonding to be necessary, the Finance Officer shall furnish such surety bonds in such sum as required by the executive committee. Costs of such bonds will be born by the Post.
Work with the Finance Committee to develop an annual post budget.
Post Chaplain:
Post Chaplain shall:
Be responsible for the spiritual welfare of the Post members, and attend all meetings of the Post and Executive Committee.
Offer non-sectarian divine services at Post meetings, patriotic occasions, dedication ceremonies, and funeral services for deceased members.
When possible, visit sick members at the hospital or at home and send get well cards to hospitalized members. Cost cards will be borne by the Post.
Comfort bereaved families of deceased members.
Officiate, when requested, at funerals for deceased members. When officiating at a funeral a sectarian service may be used if specifically requested by the family of the deceased.
Officiate, as required, at installations, initiations and other ceremonies required by the Officer's Guide and Manual of Ceremonies published by the National Organization.
Maintain a current list of home bound members to include name, phone number, and address.
Post Historian:
The Post Historian shall:
maintain a record of Post activities, including, but not limited
to newspaper articles,
pictures,
Post newsletters and a written narrative of the Post's year.
Post Service Officer:
Post Service Officer shall:
Assist members and other veterans who may request help in the preparation of claims with the government.
Assist with matters relating to the welfare of members of the Post.
Maintain close liaison with the Department Service Officer.
Coordinate Post activities related to Veteran's hospitals and homes in the vicinity of the Post.
Sergeant-at-Arms:
1st, 2nd, and 3RD Sergeant-at-Arms
shall:
Greet members and guests upon their arrival at Post meetings.
Provide names of guests and new, or prospective, members to the Commander prior to the start of the Post meeting.
Preserve order at meetings and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Post Commander or Post Executive Committee.
Take charge of the Post Color Guard, firing squad and burial detail.
Perform those duties as are usual to that office, including directing the activities of the Color Bearers.
Executive Committeeman
Three Executive Committeeman shall serve as at large voting
officers on the Executive Committee.
SECTION 8 - COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS
All Officers of Post 52 shall serve without compensation, except
that expenses incurred in the line of duty shall be allowed if such
expenses have been approved.
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ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECTION 1 - MEMBERS
The Executive Committee shall be comprised of all Officers and the
immediate past commander.
Subordinate Officers shall have voice
but not vote at Executive Committee meetings.
SECTION 2 - DUTIES
The Executive Committee Shall:
Act as the general advisory board to the Commander, shall approve the accounts of the Finance Officer, shall act in emergency when the Post is not in session, except that such action shall be ratified at the next Post meeting; and shall perform those duties specified in these By-laws and as are usually governed by such body.
Form an Audit Committee from the Executive Committee, excluding the current and immediate Past Commander and the Finance Officer. The committee will be appointed by the Commander and shall meet between the close of the Department Convention and before the Post meeting in September. The committee will provide an audit of the accounts of the Finance Officer and will report its findings to the Post at its meeting in September.
Meet at least monthly, and in special session when called by the Commander. Due notification of the meeting date, time and place will be given to each member of the committee by the Adjutant or Commander.
The minutes of each Executive Committee meeting shall be read at the next regular post meeting. From the minutes of the Executive Committee, any items that require membership action will be noted so and the membership may act on them. The membership may vote to approve/disapprove the recommendations of the Executive Committee, revise the recommendations as they see fit, or refer the item back to the Executive Committee.
SECTION 3 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Time and place shall be the 2nd Tuesday before the last Tuesday of each month. Special meetings may be called by the commander or two committee members, if a reasonable effort is made to notify all committee members of that meeting
A quorum requires at least 2/3 of the Executive Committee officers. No business shall be considered without a quorum.
Chairman shall be the officer of highest rank present.
Order of business shall be as prescribed by the chairman.
The Adjutant, or appointed representative, shall record the minutes
Every act of the Executive Committee shall be executed as a
group, in the name of Post 52, and shall have a majority approval of
the committee members, and shall then require the approval of the
general membership.
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ARTICLE IX - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
SECTION 1 - SCHEDULE
The General meeting shall be held on the last Tuesday of each
month.
SECTION 2 - SPECIAL MEETINGS
No special general membership meeting is allowed.
SECTION 3 - QUORUM
A quorum shall require at least twenty
Members-In-Good-Standing to be present throughout the meeting. No
business, other than to adjourn, shall be considered if a quorum does
not exist.
SECTION 4 - CONDUCT
Conduct shall be governed by
Robert's Rules of Order, latest revision, and as prescribed by the
American Legion National Organization.
SECTION 5 - PRESIDING OFFICER
Meeting shall be chaired by the officer of highest in the chain of
command, as listed in the chart in Article VII, section 1, of these
By-Laws.
SECTION 6 - MINUTES
The Adjutant, or
appointed representative, shall record the minutes of each meeting,
and report same at the next general membership meeting.
SECTION 7 - ORDER OF BUSINESS
The order of business shall be substantially as follows;
Opening ceremonies
Reading of the minutes
Introduction of guests
Voting of membership applications if any
Officers reports
Committee reports
Old business
New business
Closing ceremonies
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SECTION 1 - STANDING COMMITTEES
Membership Committee
The First
Vice-commander shall be the committee chairman. The purpose of the
Membership Committee is to promote the American Legion which
supports our Post, State and National organization, developing and
implementing a program in membership recruitment that gives due
consideration to the renewal of existing members and the enrollment
of new members. This committee shall consist of 3-5 members and
falls under the leadership of the Post First Vice-Commander. The
committee shall strive to fulfill the membership targets of the
post, department, and national organizations. The committee shall
work with the Post Adjutant on appropriate awards for those who
participate in membership recruitment. The committee shall be
responsible for:
Meeting membership targets established by the commander, state, and national organization;
Preparing and submitting a budget for needs of the committee.
Finance Committee
Finance committee shall
shall consist of at least three members, in good standing, none of
whom shall be the Commander, Adjutant, Finance Officer, or other
such person charged with the handling of Post 52 funds, appointed by
the chairman or commander, to advise the Executive Committee on all
Post 52 fiscal matters. The Commander will appoint the chairman of
the committee. The Finance Officer will serve as an ex-officio
member of the committee. The Finance Committee is authorized to
access all reports, documents, and meetings, which may assist them
in this endeavor. The Finance Committee will develop and submit to
the Executive Committee an annual budget by working with the other
committees and will oversee the annual audit of post finances.
Americanism Committee
The purpose of the Americanism Committee is to promote 100%
Americanism through the post and community. The committee shall
consist of 3-5 members. The chairman is appointed by the Executive
Committee. This committee shall be responsible for seeing that those
programs in which Post 52 support are promoted and candidates are
submitted for each active category. Refer to the National Americanism
program for a complete list of programs supported by the American
Legion. Current programs supported by Post 52 are, but not limited
to: Boys' State, Student Trooper, Colon Furr Scholarship, community
service, fireman and EMS of the Year, Oratorical Contest, Legionnaire
of the Year, flag details, and preparing and submitting a budget for
the needs of the committee.
Facility and Grounds Committee
The purpose of the Facility and Grounds committee is to maintain
and safeguard the buildings and grounds of the Post. The committee
shall consist of 3-5 working members that will work with other
members to conduct such activities. The chairman of this committee
will be appointed by the executive committee. The committee shall
recommend to the Executive Committee a facility manager. The facility
manager will serve on the Facility and Grounds Committee. This
committee shall be responsible for:
Building Rentals;
Building and ground cleanup after rentals, fund raising events, and monthly meetings;
Maintaining building structures both inside and outside;
Building Security;
Preparing and submitting a budget for the upkeep and replacement of durable goods within the post and grounds.
Fund-Raising Committee
The purpose of the Fund-raising Committee is to organize, promote
and support fund-raising activities at the Post. The committee shall
consist of 3-5 working members that will work with other members to
conduct such activities. The chairman of this committee will be
appointed by the executive committee. The committee shall be
responsible for:
Scheduling fund-raisers;
Organizing fund-raising activities;
Procuring resources for the Fund-raising event;
Be familiar with food handling guidelines as outlined by the State Health Department;
Preparing and submitting a budget for durable goods required for these activities.
Food Service Committee
The ultimate purpose of the Food Service Committee is to organize
and support meals during regularly scheduled Legion meetings. The
committee shall consist of 3-5 working members that will work with
other members to conduct such activities. The chairman of this
committee will be appointed by the executive committee. The committee
shall be responsible for:
Procuring resources for meal preparation;
Prepare menu and get menu to Adjutant for Newsletter;
Be familiar with food handling guidelines as outlined by the State Health Department;
Prepare meals;
Collecting payment for any of their activities;
Cleanup after the event;
Preparing and submitting a budget for durable goods required for these activities.
SECTION 2 - AD HOC COMMITTEES
The Commander shall create Ad Hoc committees as required for the needs of Post 52.
SECTION 3 - TERMS OF COMMITTEE
All committee members shall serve until removed by the commander
or until the purpose of the committee is fulfilled and the committee
abolished. In all cases the terms of office shall terminate upon
election of officers.
SECTION 4 - QUORUM
A simple majority of committee membership shall represent a quorum.
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SECTION 1 - FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year for the Post shall be July 1 through June 30
SECTION 2 - NORMAL EXPENDITURES
All expenditures of post funds not included in
the annual budget are approved by the Post Membership at a regular
business meeting.
SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES
The Commander with the approval of a quorum of
the Executive Committee is authorized to approve the expenditure of
post funds needed to meet emergency needs of the post that cannot
reasonable wait for a regular meeting of the post membership.
SECTION 4 - PLEDGES
The funds of this Post shall not be pledged to
support any money raising member venture managed or controlled by a
private promoter. Any officer or committee member violating this
provision shall be removed from that office or committee.
SECTION 5 - POST FINANCIAL BINDING
No one shall have the power to bind Post 52 to
any contract, engagement, or pledge of credit, or to render Post 52
liable for any purpose without prior authorization by the Executive
Committee and membership.
SECTION 6 - CHECKS AND NOTES
Except as otherwise approved by the Executive
Committee, or as required by law, all promissory notes, orders for
payment of money, and other evidences of indebtedness of Post 52
shall be signed by the Finance Officer or either the Adjutant or
Commander.
SECTION 7 – DEPOSITS
All funds of Post 52 shall be deposited, in the name of Post 52,
in such financial institutes as authorized by the Executive
Committee.
SECTION 8 - INVESTMENTS
The Executive Committee shall have authority to invest POST 52 moneys and
properties as long as such action is not prohibited by law.
SECTION 9 - PROFIT AND ASSET SHARING
No one shall receive POST 52
monetary profits or assets, except for payment of reasonable
compensation for authorized services rendered to or for Post 52.
SECTION 10 - ANNUAL AUDIT
Post 52 financial records
shall be examined by the Finance Committee. Examination shall be
made within ninety days following the installation of new Officers,
and shall cover the immediate preceding fiscal year.
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SECTION 1 - DUTIES
Delegates and alternates shall represent Post 52 at all Department, Division,
and District level Conventions and Meetings.
SECTION 2 - NUMBER OF DELEGATES
The number of Delegates and alternates
shall be set by Department.
SECTION 3 - APPOINTMENTS-ELECTIONS
Nominations and election of all delegates
and alternate delegates shall be held at the April General Meeting,
after the election of officers. Prior to the deadline established by
Department Headquarters, the Post Adjutant will forward to
Headquarters, the required report of elected delegates and alternate
delegates, alone with a check for the delegates registration fees.
SECTION 4 - ELIGIBILITY
A delegate shall be a Member-In-Good-Standing.
SECTION 5 - TERM OF OFFICE
Term of office shall begin, after the
installation of new officers at May General Meeting and terminate one
year later.
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SECTION 1 - EFFECTIVE DATE
These By-laws and any amendments thereto shall become effective
immediately upon approval by the General Membership.
SECTION 2 - AMENDMENTS
Subject to any limitations of the Articles of Incorporation and
law applicable to non-profit corporations, these by-laws may be
amended at any regular Post 52 meeting by a vote of two-thirds of the
members of said Post attending such regular meeting, provided that
the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in writing and read
at the next preceding regular meeting of Post 52, and providing,
further, that written notice shall have been given to all members at
least ten (10) days in advance of the date when such amendment is to
be voted upon, notifying said members that at such meeting a proposal
to amend the By Laws is to be voted upon, which notice shall contain
the provision of the proposed amendment.
SECTION 3 - AMENDMENT BY AFFECT
Any provision of these By-Laws shall be automatically amended to
conform to any amendment adopted by the Department and National
Organization of the American Legion, and law, in which said amendment
affects this Post 52 and its internal organization.
SECTION 4 - CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION
Post 52 By-Laws, as currently amended shall be certified by the
Commander and Adjutant. The certified By-Laws shall be kept at Post
52 and shall be exhibited, at all reasonable times, to any
Member-In-Good-Standing upon request.
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