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By-Laws of IALEP, Southwest Chapter
As Last Amended November 19, 1999
BYLAWS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNERS,
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
Preamble
It is incumbent upon all criminal justice agencies to continuously review and
revise their current polices and procedures to ensure the best utilization of
their resources. It is beneficial to share the results of their research and
experience with like agencies. For that purpose, this organization is brought
into being. It shall serve as a central directory for such information which
will be made available upon request to any agency, governmental or lay, dealing
in law enforcement problems.
ARTICLE I
The name of this organization shall be the International Association of Law
Enforcement Planners, Southwest Chapter, and shall be referred to in these
bylaws as IALEP, Southwest Chapter.
ARTICLE II
Jurisdiction
Section 1: Chapter
IALEP, Southwest Chapter, shall comprise representatives of governmental or lay
agencies dealing in the various aspects of law enforcement and administration of
criminal justice
Section 2: Region
The region covered by the Southwest Chapter of IALEP shall be the states of
Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, So. Nevada and So. Utah.
ARTICLE III
Membership
Section 1: Classes of Membership
The membership of IALEP, Southwest Chapter, shall be classified as
Representative or Associate. A Member Agency is defined as an organization with
one or more representative members in good standing.
Section 2: Representative Membership
Representative membership shall be limited to members of any public law
enforcement agency.
A. Representative members shall be full time employees of a public law
enforcement agency whose primary responsibilities involve planning, research, or
statistical aspects of law enforcement, or related areas concerned with the
administration of criminal justice.
B. Representative Members shall have voting privileges, and shall have the right
to hold an elective office of IALEP, Southwest Chapter, as specified below.
C. As a condition of membership, each Representative Member must agree to submit
information concerning completed projects to the IALEP, Southwest Chapter,
Project index. Any Member Agency failing to do so may have its representative
members terminated from membership.
Section 3: Associate Membership
A. Associate membership may be granted to members of any agency from the fields
of government (including criminal justice agencies) or public education who are
engaged and/or interested in criminal justice planning and research functions.
B. Associate members shall not hold any elective officer of IALEP, Southwest
Chapter, but may hold committee appointments.
Section 4: Application for Membership
A. Every person who wishes to be considered for membership in IALEP, Southwest
Chapter, shall submit an application to the President accompanied by the proper
annual dues or fees.
B. Upon receipt of the application and fees, the President shall determine if
the applicant meets the membership qualifications.
C. Any applicants denied by the President will be reviewed by the Executive
Board. After approval by the Executive Board of the President's decision, the
Treasurer shall return all fees to the applicant along with a letter explaining
the basis for the rejection.
D. Upon approval of the application, the President shall report to the
membership at the next regular regional meeting the name and agency of the
applicant.
Section 5: Membership Dues
A. The annual dues schedule shall be set by the simple majority vote of the
Representative Members present at any regular IALEP, Southwest Chapter, meeting.
Prior to any such vote, and at least annually, the Executive Board shall submit
recommendations as to the dues schedule.
B. The annual dues shall be payable on a calendar year basis and will be paid,
in addition to the national annual dues, directly to the National Association
Treasurer.
C. The Secretary shall notify members three months in arrears, and those whose
dues are not yet paid within three months thereafter shall be automatically
dropped from membership in IALEP, Southwest Chapter. Dues shall not be prorated
nor any portion refunded upon termination of membership.
Section 6: Resignation and Substitution
A. Any member desiring to resign from IALEP, Southwest Chapter, may do so by
informing the President in writing.
B. The agency may substitute another member for an IALEP, Southwest Chapter,
member with paid dues if the IALEP, Southwest Chapter, member is transferred to
another assignment, leaving the agency, or for other good cause, with no
additional dues payment, subject to compliance with other provisions of these
bylaws. This shall be done by informing the President in writing.
ARTICLE IV
Officers
Section 1: Constituted Officers
The officers of IALEP, Southwest Chapter, shall be a President, Vice President,
Secretary, and Treasurer. These officers shall perform those duties prescribed
by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted by IALEP, Southwest
Chapter.
A. No two members from the same Member Agency shall simultaneously hold an
office of IALEP, Southwest Chapter. No member shall hold more than one office at
a time.
B. The President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary shall be elected at
the fall meeting to serve for a term of one year. Except for the Secretary,
elected officers shall be installed during, and their term of office shall
begin, at the close of the annual meeting. The Secretary's term shall commence
immediately following the installation ceremony and include the annual meeting
for the purpose of recording minutes.
Section 2: President
The President shall preside at the chapter meetings; be ex-officio member of all
special committees; appoint chairpersons of special committees; conduct liaison
with other similar associations; shall coordinate special project presentations
by members of invited guests; shall, by appointment and with the approval of the
voting members at the next regular Executive Board meeting, fill any vacancy
occurring. The President shall be the representative to the national
organization.
Section 3: Vice President
The Vice President shall in the absence of any other elected officer assume the
duties of that position; assist in the operation of IALEP, Southwest Chapter;
chair the Membership Committee; perform such other appropriate duties as may be
assigned to them by the President and, should the office of President be
vacated, fill it pursuant to the bylaws.
Section 4: Secretary
The Secretary shall, at the direction of the President, receive and read all
correspondence for the IALEP, Southwest Chapter; direct specific information
requests to concerned members; read previous meeting minutes and all pertinent
correspondence to members at the general meetings; provide general information
including a current membership roster and meeting minutes; and shall assume
responsibility for mailing previous meeting minutes and meeting notices a
reasonable time prior to each meeting; and shall make timely submission of
information to the IALEP at the direction of the Representative to the national
organization.
Section 5: Treasurer
A. The Treasurer shall receive and collect all monies and keep an accurate
record of same; distribute the funds of IALEP, Southwest Chapter, as may be
approved by a majority vote of the Executive Board.
B. The Treasurer and/or President shall sign all checks issued by IALEP; deposit
funds in designated accounts as ordered by the Executive Board; shall present
the records to the Executive Board for audit whenever requested to do so; and
shall make timely submission of all State and Regional information and required
monies to the IALEP.
Section 6: Executive Board
The above described officers (Sections 2-5) shall constitute the Executive Board
of the IALEP, Southwest Chapter. In addition to the above described officers,
the immediate past President of IALEP, Southwest Chapter shall be a member of
the Executive Board with full voting privileges.
A. Succession of Presidential Vacancy: In the event the office of President
becomes vacant, it will be filled by the Vice President. The order of succession
for the office of President shall be Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and
immediate past President.
B. Authority to take all appropriate measures and perform all duties required to
accomplish the goals and objectives of IALEP, Southwest Chapter shall be vested
in the Executive Board. Reasonable expenses incurred as a result of association
business may be reimbursed by the Executive Board, provided funds are available.
At least three members of the Executive Board must agree to actions taken by the
Board. Actions taken by the Executive Board shall be reported at the next
general membership meeting.
ARTICLE V
Nominations and Elections
Section 1: Qualifications
Elected officers of IALEP, Southwest Chapter, must be Representative Members in
good standing. No member shall be elected to more than one office at a time.
Section 2: Chapter Election
Elections for Chapter officers of President, Vice President, Secretary, and
Treasurer will be held by mail prior to the fall meeting. A nominee shall be
elected by a simple majority consisting of only those eligible members casting
votes.
A. When one candidate only is nominated for a particular office, the membership
may, upon a motion properly initiated, seconded, and approved by a majority of
voting members, cast a single unanimous ballot.
B. When two or more candidates are nominated for the same office, the vote shall
be by written ballot under such safeguards as the presiding office may deem
necessary. The votes shall be tabulated by not less than three tellers appointed
by the presiding officer. The presiding officer's vote shall be held by the
tellers and shall not be tabulated except in the case of a tie.
C. When three or more persons are nominated for any particular office, the
person receiving a plurality of votes shall be elected.
D. A period of not less than 30 days shall be allowed to return the ballots for
an election by mail.
ARTICLE VI
Meetings
Section 1: Chapter Meetings
Meetings of the IALEP, Southwest Chapter, shall be held at least three times a
year. Notice of the date, time, and location shall be distributed one month
prior to the meeting. Any subsequent meeting may be changed by motion and
approved by a simple majority of representative members present
Section 2: Emergency Meetings
An emergency meeting of the membership may be called by the President At least
three days notice shall be given and the purpose of the meeting shall be stated
in the call.
Section 3: Quorum
A simple majority of representative members present at a meeting scheduled by
mailed notice shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4: Annual Meeting
The fall meeting shall be known as the Annual Meeting and shall be for the
purpose of receiving reports of officers and committees, electing, and
installing officers.
Section 5: Executive Board Meetings
The Executive Board may be called any time by the President or a simple majority
of its members. Minutes of Executive Board meetings shall be reported at the
next general membership meeting.
ARTICLE VII
Committees
Section 1: Standing Committees
Standing Committees shall consist of the Finance and Membership Committees. All
other committees deemed necessary shall be approved by the Executive Board and
shall be dissolved upon completion of the task assigned. No more than two
members from the same Member Agency shall be assigned to any one committee.
Section 2: Finance Committee
The Finance Committee shall consist of the Executive Board and any other members
deemed necessary by the President. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board
to review and audit financial records of the IALEP, Southwest Chapter, and
report the results of the audit at the annual meeting; further, said audit may
be conducted at any time during the year at the discretion of the President.
Annually, immediately after the annual meeting, the Executive Board shall review
the need for bonding the President and Treasurer. The Executive Board will
review the amount of annual dues and recommend any appropriate changes; advise
the President of the financial condition of the IALEP, Southwest Chapter; and
assist in the maintenance of the financial records of the IALEP, Southwest
Chapter, as required by the President
Section 3: Membership Committee
The Membership Committee shall comprise the Vice President, who shall be the
chairperson, and one representative from each state. The Membership Committee
will be responsible for maintaining an updated mailing list of law enforcement
agencies in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, So. Nevada, and So.
Utah. The Committee shall also actively promote attendance of non-member
agencies at general membership meetings. Members of the Committee shall be
appointed as needed by the President.
ARTICLE VIII
Parliamentary Authority
Rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised
shall govern the IALEP, Southwest Chapter, in all cases to which they are
applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any
special rules of order the IALEP, Southwest Chapter, may adopt.
ARTICLE IX
Amendment of Bylaws: These bylaws can be amended by ballot, by a two-thirds
vote of the representative membership returning their ballots, provided that the
amendment has been submitted in writing to the members. |
