Bylaws
Gainesville, GA Alumnae Chapter
Article I – Name
This organization shall be known as Gainesville, GA Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha.
Article II – Object
The object of this organization shall be to promote the purposes and progress of the Fraternity, to foster association of local alumnae, and to cooperate with and assist Zeta Tau Alpha collegiate chapters.
Article III – Membership
Membership in the Gainesville, GA Alumnae Chapter shall be open to any local Zeta Tau Alpha alumna unless the alumnae chapter has been advised that the member is not in good standing.
Article IV – Meetings
Section 1. There shall be at least five meetings during the year.
Section 2. One meeting every other year shall be for the purpose of electing officers.
Section 3. A majority of the membership shall form a quorum at any meeting.
Section 4. The right to vote shall be accorded to every member who has paid dues for the current year.
Article V – Powers and Duties
The organization shall exercise all powers usually vested in such a body, provided these do not conflict with the provisions set forth in the National Constitution and Bylaws and manuals of the Fraternity.
Article VI – Officers
Section 1. The elective officers shall be president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and historian reporter. These officers shall comprise the Executive Committee.
Section 2. Election of Officers
- Nominations shall be submitted by the Nominating Committee.
- Officers shall be elected at the April meeting.
- Vacancies during the interim between biennial elections shall be filled by appointment of the president, with approval of the Executive Committee.
Section 3.Duties of the officers shall be those usually assigned to such officers in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, and such other duties as are specifically stated in the Guide for Alumnae.
Section 4. The term of office is for two (2) years, beginning May 1 and ending April 30. All Executive Committee Officers shall be elected at the same meeting.
Article VII – Standing Committees
Section 1. The standing committees shall be those needed to assist the Executive Committee in carrying out the programs and obligations of the chapter (i.e., alumnae chapter membership, alumnae-collegiate relations, fraternity education, program, service, and public relations).
Section 2. The committees shall be appointed by the president, with approval of the Executive Committee.
Section 3.Duties of the officers shall be those usually assigned to such committees in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, and such other duties as are specifically stated in the Guide for Alumnae.
Section 4. The term of office is for two (2) years, beginning May 1 and ending April 30 meeting.
Article VIII – Dues
The annual local dues shall be an amount recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the membership.
Article IX – Disposition of Funds
In the event this organization shall cease operation, any funds held in the treasury shall be donated to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation.
Article X – Amendments
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote, provided the proposed amendments have been approved by the VPA and presented at the previous meeting.