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BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN
SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS SEQUOYAH CHAPTER
I - INSIGNIA
SECTION 1. The standard insignia of the Chapter shall
be that of National, with the words, "Sequoyah Chapter", inscribed between the shields. The insignia
shall be used on letters, Chapter documents, and for other appropriate purposes.
SECTION
2. No individual, association, partnership, or corporation shall, without concurrence of the Chapter
Executive board, use the insignia, the combination of letters "ASMC", the words "Sequoyah Chapter", "American
Society of Military Comptrollers", or any combination or variation of letters, insignia, or words alone or with other
letters or words, as the name under which he/she or it shall do business, for the purpose of trade, or by way or advertisement
to include the effect of leading the public to believe that any such individual, association, partnership, or corporation
has any connection with the Sequoyah Chapter, American Society of Military Comptrollers. No individual, association,
partnership, or corporation shall falsely advertise, or otherwise represent falsely by any device whatsoever, that any project
or business in which he/she or it deals in, manufactures or sells has in any way been endorsed, authorized, or approved by
the Sequoyah Chapter, American Society of Military Comptrollers.
II - MEMBERSHIP FEES AND DUES
SECTION 1. Members of this Chapter shall pay fees and dues as provided by the National Constitution and By-Laws. Dues
are assessed on a yearly basis. Honorary members shall not be required to pay any fees or dues.
SECTION 2. With the consent of two-thirds of the Chapter membership, an annual or special one-year fee may be levied in addition
to National dues requirements. A schedule of any additional fees or surcharges made by the Chapter shall
be filed with the National Executive Committee.
SECTION 3. All retained funds of the Chapter shall be deposited into bank accounts, credit unions, or federally-insured
savings and loan associations, established in the name of the Chapter and National Executive Committee.
III
– CHAPTER RECORDS SECTION
1. The following records, as a minimum, shall be maintained on a permanent basis by the
Chapter:
a.
National Constitution and By-Laws;
b. National Policy
Declarations; c. Minutes of meetings of the National Council;
d. Minutes of the meetings of the National Executive Committee;
e. Chapter constitution and by-laws; and,
f. Minutes of the meetings of the Chapter Executive Board. SECTION 2. The Chapter
Secretary shall maintain appropriate records to identify members in good standing of the Chapter. SECTION 3. The Chapter
shall maintain a “Chapter Officer Directory” showing addresses and business telephone numbers of officers along
with the official address of the Chapter. A copy will be provided to each Chapter Officer and the National
Secretary.
IV – FINANCIAL PROCEDURES
SECTION
1. The Chapter’s books of account and checkbooks shall be retained until audited
and for periods required by applicable laws, statutes, and regulations. A copy of the Chapter’s annual
report of financial condition shall be forwarded to the National Treasurer. SECTION 2. All Chapter receipts shall be deposited
intact in Chapter bank accounts as soon as possible after collection.
SECTION 3.
All disbursements for Chapter expenses shall be made by checks signed by the Chapter Treasurer and one other authorized
individual. All disbursements shall be supported by invoices, receipts, statements, or other appropriate
evidence of the nature, amount, and physical report or the goods or services for which the disbursement is made.
V – APPROVAL
The above By-Laws were approved by vote of the Sequoyah Chapter,
American Society of Military Comptrollers, on 28 February 2007.
Kathleen Day Sequoyah Chapter President
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