The governing framework of the Ijaw National Congress USA Chapter
The INC-USA Chapter is governed by a formal Constitution and Bylaws that define our organizational structure, membership rights, officer responsibilities, and decision-making processes. This document was ratified at the founding convention and is reviewed periodically by the Constitution Review Committee.
Establishes the organization as the Ijaw National Congress USA Chapter, Inc. and defines its core mission of unity, advocacy, and cultural preservation.
Defines membership categories (Individual, Family, Student/Youth, Lifetime), eligibility requirements, and rights of members including voting and holding office.
Outlines the Executive Council structure, election procedures, term limits, and officer responsibilities from Chairman to Welfare Officer.
Specifies meeting schedules (quarterly general, monthly executive), quorum requirements, and procedures for special sessions.
Governs fiscal year, dues collection, budget approval, audit requirements, and the Emergency Assistance Fund.
Describes the process for proposing, debating, and ratifying amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
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