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Blacks in gOVERNment

Blacks in gOVERNment. Governing Documents. Governing Documents. What are the governing documents? They are formal documents that define the purpose of the organization and how it is to be administered Why governing document? Provides regulatory guidance and compliance.

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Blacks in gOVERNment

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  1. Blacks in gOVERNment Governing Documents

  2. Governing Documents • What are the governing documents? They are formal documents that define the purpose of the organization and how it is to be administered • Why governing document? Provides regulatory guidance and compliance

  3. Governing Documents • What are the governing documents? - District of Columbia Regulatory Codes Title 29, Chapter 3, Non-Profit Corporations - Articles of Incorporation - National Constitution - BOD Policy Manual - Regional Council Bylaws - Chapter Bylaws

  4. Governing Documents • What is a governing document? • Why governing documents? • What are the governing documents of BIG?

  5. Governing Documents • District of Columbia Regulatory Code Title 29, Chapter 3, Non-Profit Corporations Defines how Non-Profits shall operate and transact business in the District of Columbia

  6. Governing Documents • Articles of Incorporation Establishes BIG as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, corporation under the Internal Revenue Service Act and the laws of the District of Columbia

  7. Governing Documents • National Constitution Article I: Name Article II: Goals and Objectives Article III: Organizational Structure and Composition Article IV: Membership Article V: Chapter Formation and Reporting Article VI: Duties of the Officers and National Standing Committees Article VII: Meetings Article VIII: Nominations and Elections

  8. Governing Documents • National Constitution Article IX: Dues and Assessments Article X: Expulsion, Termination or Removal Article XI: Rules of Procedures Article XII: Incorporation Article XIII: Limitations of Liability Article XIV: Adoption of Constitution Article XV: Amendments to the Constitution Article XVI: Ratification

  9. Governing Documents • Policy Manual • Establishes policy for the organization • Updated and maintained by the Board of Directors

  10. Governing Documents • Regional Council and Chapter Bylaws • Cannot conflict with the National Constitution • Chapter Bylaws - Approved by the chapter membership • Regional Bylaws - Approved by the Regional Council • Rules of Procedure • Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised

  11. QUESTIONS

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