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Bylaws

Article vi / Elections

Article VI , despite being broadly called “ Elections ”, just lays out the procedure for installing new officers . It ’ s pretty simple , so I ’ ll let this article explain itself .

Installation .

A . The President , upon installation , shall affirm : “ I , ( name ), as National JCL President , promise to uphold and carry out my duties as stated in the National JCL Constitution and Bylaws . I further promise to carry out the recommendations of the JCL National Committee and to help promote the Junior Classical League and the study of Greek , Latin , and ancient cultures during my term of office .”

B .

The President shall then ask the officers the following questions , which each officer shall respond with “ I do .”
1 . Do you promise to uphold and carry out your duties as stated in the NJCL Constitution and Bylaws ?
2 . Do you promise to carry out the recommendations of the National Committee and to help promote the Junior Classical League and the study of Greek , Latin , and ancient cultures during your term of office ?

How do I do it ?

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At minimum , incoming officers should promise to uphold your JCL ’ s constitution and bylaws .
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Any further required statements should be inclusive as to not include anything someone may object to .