Sample Chapter Bylaws

I. NAME
The name of the organization shall be __________________________________.

II. PURPOSE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The purpose of the Chapter shall be the same as that of the National
Space Society.  No funds or assets of this Chapter may be used for any
other purpose.  The Chapter shall operate under the rules of the NSS
Bylaws and Chapter rules, and the Chapter Fiscal Year shall be the same
as that of the NSS.  Upon dissolution all remaining Chapter assets shall
become the property of the National Space Society.

III. MEMBERSHIP
The membership in the Chapter consists of those who are full NSS members
who have paid Chapter dues for the current year.  The amount of Chapter
dues is determined by the Board of Directors.  The Chapter may withdraw
or deny Chapter membership by a two-thirds vote of the members present
and voting at a general membership meeting.

IV. MEETINGS
There shall be at least one general membership meeting every year.
All members shall receive one week notice in writing, in person, or
by phone, of the time and place of the meeting.  A general membership
meeting may be called at any time by a majority of the Board of Directors,
the President, or a petition signed by 1/2 of the membership (or 10
members, whichever is less).  Business may be transacted at any general
membership meeting by  a majority of those members present and voting.
The first general meeting of the members will be on _____________________.
Society members in ________________________ shall be informed of the
time and place of the meeting.

V. OFFICERS
The Chapter shall have a minimum of 3 officers, including President,
Secretary, and Treasurer.  A single person may hold the offices of
Secretary and Treasurer.  Officers and Board members shall be elected
anually at a general memebership meeting.  An officer may be removed from
office by a majority vote of those present and voting.  If an office or
Board position becomes vacant, the remaining Board members may select a
replacement from among the regular members of the Chapter to serve the
remainder of the term.

   Duties of the Officers
The President shall: preside at meetings of the membership and of the
Board of Directors; administer all affairs of the Chapter, in accordance
with the decisions of the Board of Directors and the membership; in
addition to such other members of the Chapter as are from time to time
designated by the Board of Directors, act as the official representative
of the Chapter; sign all agreements to which the Chapter is a party;
delegate those responsibilities and powers to other members of the chapter
as may be appropriate; act as liaison between the Chapter and the Society.

The Secretary shall: maintain records of resolutions passed at all
meetings of the membership and of the Board of Directors; keep the
membership roll and provide a copy to any Board member or to the NSS
if requested to do so; provide notice of meetings to the membership and
the Board of Directors.

The Treasurer shall: receive, record, and safeguard all monies paid into
the Chapter; keep full and accurate books of account for all financial
transactions of the Chapter; render a financial report or open the books
for inspection when called upon by the Board of Directors or the NSS;
pay all duly approved bills of the Chapter.

VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
All powers of the Chapter, except as otherwise explicitly provided in
these bylaws, rest in the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors may
delegate the power to administer the affairs of the Chapter in specified
areas of activity to such members as it finds appropriate or convenient.
The Board of Directors shall consist of no less than three nor more
than seven members elected annually at a general membership meeting.
All Officers shall be Board members.  A majority of the members of
the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
A matter disposed of in a meeting conducted by telephone or mail will be
considered acted upon when a majority of the Board has voted in the same
way regarding the matter.  Board meetings may be held by mail, by phone,
or in person.

VII. RATIFICATION AND AMENDMENT
These bylaws may be ratified or amended by a two-thirds vote of those
present at a duly called general membership meeting.