Chapter By-Laws
(As Amended)
InterNational
Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Chicagoland Chapter - By-Laws
Introduction
The InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors (iNACHI) is a trade
association as defined in Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Local
Chapters that receive a Charter from iNACHI are provided the status of Section
501 (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code under iNACHI’s 501 (c)(6) Group
Exemption.
Article I — Name
A. The name of this Chapter shall be the
Chicagoland Chapter of the InterNational Association of Certified Home
Inspectors.
B. The geographic boundaries of the Chapter shall include Cook, Lake, Kane,
DuPage, McHenry Kendal and Will Counties of the State of Illinois, but a member
need not reside or work within those boundaries to be a member of the Chapter.
Article II — Principal
Office
The chapter agent and
principal office shall be located at:
444 N. Northwest Hwy Ste 155
Park
Ridge IL 60668.
Article III — Purposes
This Chapter is constituted to advance the special needs and interests of the
iNACHI
members that belong to it. It supports
iNACHI’s §501(c)(6) tax-exempt purposes,
which are to be the definitive resource for the home inspection industry and to
bring together and serve people within the industry. By sharing collective
knowledge, expertise and information,
iNACHI stimulates creativity and
innovation, provides opportunities for professional growth, and serves the
diverse needs of its members. The purposes of the Chapter shall at all times be
consistent iNACHI’s
§501(c)(6) tax-exempt purposes.
Article IV – Membership,
Dues, Annual Meeting
A. All INACHI
members may join this Chapter. Any
INACHI member who is a member of this
chapter may belong to other INACHI
chapters at the same time.
B. Dues. The Chapter may require payment of dues and may revoke the membership
of any member who fails to pay those due. A Chapter may also require a
reinstatement fee from any member who has failed to pay dues.
C. Non-Members. The Chapter may charge additional fees to non-members for
Chapter events provided such amounts are reasonable in relation to the cost and
benefits derived.
D. Annual Meeting. The Chapter will hold an annual meeting each year for the
election of officers and any other business. Notice of the meeting shall be
provided to the last known address of Chapter member at least thirty (30) days
prior to the meeting. A quorum of 25% of the Chapter members or 15 members in
good standing, whichever is less, shall be necessary to conduct business at the
annual meeting. Other meetings may be held in accordance with Article VI below.
Article V – Officers
A. Offices. The officers of the Chapter shall be the President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer and other officers deemed necessary for Chapter operations.
Officers are elected by Chapter members to serve a one-year renewable term of
office.
Duties:
B. The President makes all appropriate committee and task force appointments,
oversees the Chapter officer election process, appoints replacements to officer
positions as needed, sends written communications to new members, and is overall
responsible for all aspects of Chapter activities. The President shall not hold
any other office or position within the Chapter or with INACHI National during
his/her term in office in order to dedicate his/herself to the Chapter and
fulfill his/her Chapter duties.
C. Vice-President. The Vice-President fulfills the duties of the President in
event of absence or disability of the President. The Vice-President will assist
the President as necessary, chairing the Membership Committee and assigns tasks
and responsibilities to the members of that committee.
D. Secretary. The Secretary is responsible for the minutes of all Chapter
business meetings. The Secretary must advise INACHI in writing, not later than
January 15th of the each year, of the names and positions of its newly elected
officers. The Secretary will also organize and schedule all Chapter meetings
including, but not limited to, reserving
meeting space and scheduling speakers and events.
E. Treasurer. The Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, deposits,
disbursement and withdrawal of all Chapter fluids and renders quarterly
financial statements to the Chapter officers, must see that IRS form 990 is
filed annually if required, and comply will any federal, state or local
financial filing requirements.
Article VI — Meetings,
Voting, Elections
A. Meetings. Officer and member meetings (other than the annual meeting) shall
be held at such time and place as determined in advance by the Chapter
President. Members shall be given not less than five (5) days notice of such
meetings.
B. Voting. Whenever any question arises which should be put to a vote of the
Chapter’s membership or any committee, a majority of the responses received in
person or within two weeks after the date of soliciting membership votes shall
rule.
C. Elections. The President shall solicit nominations and votes from Chapter
members either by mail, email, fax, or in person at full Chapter member
meetings. Members shall be allowed two weeks for response by mail, email, fax,
or in person.
Article VII — Committees
and Task Forces; Non-Discrimination
A. Development. The Chapter officers may establish and dissolve standing Chapter
committees and task forces based on the Chapter’s program and administration
needs. These committees and task forces are accountable to the Chapter officers
in all matters. There shall be standing committees for Membership and Education.
B. The Chapter shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
religion, gender, or nationality.
- The
Board of Review is a standing committee representing the opinions ideas and
desires of the Chapter members as a whole and operates within the chapter to
provide support, guidance and counsel to the Officers of the chapter. (Amended
June 2006)
Article VIII — Records
The records of the Chapter, its files, its correspondence and its meetings shall
be open at all reasonable times to the members and to any public official or
representative of INACHI who in the performance of his duties is authorized to
investigate the affairs of the Chapter.
Article IX — Dissolution
The dissolution of the Chapter may be ordered by a two-thirds vote of the
membership. The Chapter treasury, after all financial obligations have been
properly discharged, shall be fully dispersed to the membership.
Article X — Relationship to INACHI
A. Responsibility of Actions. The Chapter exists as a legally autonomous
organization, responsible for its own activities, actions and liabilities.
INACHI is not responsible for any of the Chapter’s debts and liabilities. As a
separate legal entity, the Chapter will manage its affairs, provided that the
Chapter may take no action that is contrary to the §501(c)(6) tax-exempt
purposes of INACHI or that violates INACHI’s bylaws. The Chapter must operate
under rules and procedures consistent with its Charter and these bylaws. The
Chapter may not obligate INACHI to any financial or other commitment.
B. Use of Logo. A Chapter in good standing may use the INACHI name and/or logo
only with the inclusion of the Chapter name and only for purposes consistent
with the purposes of INACHI. A Chapter may also develop its own separate logo.
C. Agreement with INACHI. The Chapter shall exist as a Chapter of INACHI as duly
chartered by INACHI. It is recognized that the Chapter has come into existence
because of the unity and professionalism that INACHI has brought to this
industry through its activities, programs and meetings. Should the Chapter cease
to exist as a Chapter of INACHI, the Chapter shall distribute its remaining
assets to the membership and dissolve.
Article XI — Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended, repealed or altered in whole or in part by a two
thirds vote of the members present at any duly organized meeting of the Chapter
or by an election conducted by mail, email, or fax. If a vote on any amendment
is conducted by mail, email, or fax, or any combination thereof, members shall
be allowed two weeks for response by mail, email, fax, or in person. A copy of
these By-laws and any amendments to them shall be provided to INACHI.
Adopted by the membership at its meeting this 25th day of May, 2006
Submitted by:
Rodman Roske, Chicagoland Chapter Secretary
2006
Reviewed and deemed current by: Tom Janssen,
Chapter Secretary 2010
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