Bylaws of the
National Association of Colleges and Employers
ARTICLE I
NAME, PURPOSE, LOCATION AND RESTRICTIONS
Section 1.01 Name. The name of this not-for-profit corporation shall be the National Association of Colleges and Employers, hereinafter sometimes referred to as NACE.
Section 1.02 Purpose. The purpose of NACE shall be as set out in the Articles of Incorporation and the current Strategic Plan.
Section 1.03 Location. NACE is incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania and is governed by the applicable state nonprofit corporation law.
Section 1.04 Restrictions. All policies and activities of NACE shall be consistent with:
a. Applicable federal, state and local antitrust and trade regulation laws;
b. Applicable tax-exemption requirements including that no part of NACE’s net earnings inure to the benefit of any private individual;
c. Other legal requirements including the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law under which NACE is incorporated and to which its operations are subject.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Section 2.01 Membership Qualification. Membership in NACE is extended to organizations or individuals who have a professional interest in the employment of the college-educated.
Section 2.02 Membership Categories. There shall be three (3) categories of membership: Organizational, Individual and Student, each with rights and obligations specified in the NACE Policy and Procedures Manual and as may be from time to time further specified by the NACE Board of Directors.
a. Organizational membership is available to any organization that is interested or involved in the employment of the college-educated.
b. Individual membership is available to individuals who are interested or involved in the employment of the college-educated.
c. Student membership is available to any individual who is enrolled in an institution of higher education and is pursuing a career in a field associated with the employment of the college-educated, such as career services or human resources.
Section 2.03 Voluntary Resignation. Any member wishing to resign must file a written resignation with the Executive Director. Such resignation shall not relieve the member of the obligation to pay all previously accrued and unpaid financial obligations, including any dues, assessments or other charges.
Section 2.04 Censure, Suspension and Expulsion. The Board of Directors may, by affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors, censure, suspend or expel a member for cause after an appropriate hearing, conducted in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. All rights, privileges and interest of Association membership shall cease upon termination of membership. Such termination shall not relieve the member of its obligations for dues, fees, assessments or other charges accrued and unpaid. The Board may, by a majority vote of the Board of Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present, terminate the membership of any member who becomes ineligible for membership.
Section 2.05 Reinstatement. Upon written request signed by a former member and filed with the Executive Director/President, the Board of Directors may, by affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present, reinstate a former member to membership upon such terms as the Board of Directors may deem appropriate.
Section 2.06 Transfer of Membership. Membership in this Association is not transferable or assignable.
ARTICLE III
DUES
Section 3.01 Dues. The annual dues for each category of members of the Association shall be as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time.
Section 3.02 Fees. Fees for Association services shall be as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time.
Section 3.03 Special Assessments. Special assessments may be levied by affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors.
Section 3.04. Termination for Failure to Pay Dues. Any m ember who shall be in default for thirty (30) days or more in the payment of dues, fees or assessments from the due date shall be notified by the Association, and, if payment is not made within the next succeeding thirty (30) days, shall be deemed to have resigned from membership. Without further notice and without a hearing, the member shall be dropped from the rolls and forfeit all rights and privileges of membership. The Board of Directors may, however, prescribe procedures for extending the time for payment and continuation of membership privileges upon request of a member and for good cause shown.
