Bylaws
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Bylaws
Article Ii / Divisions
Just like how Article I is an extension of the NJCL Constitution ’ s Membership article , Article II is an extension of the Constitution ’ s Divisions article . Article II specifically focuses on chapter dues — what local chapters have to pay .
The annual fee for a local chapter depends on when all of its members pay their annual membership fees :
Δ If all membership fees are paid by December 1 , the chapter fee is $ 0 .
Δ If all membership fees are paid after December 1 but by April 1 , the chapter fee is $ 10 .
Δ If all membership fees are paid after April 1 , the chapter fee is $ 20 .
This system incentivizes local chapters to make sure that individual membership fees are paid early . The earlier all membership fees are paid , the less of the full $ 20 chapter fee has to be paid .
Chapter dues must be paid before July 1 each year for a local chapter ' s members to be in good standing — able to run for office and vote in elections .
How do I do it ?
State JCLs may choose whether to have chapter fees .
Δ As with membership fees , state the exact amount and deadline , and have them be subject to change if the membership votes as such .
Δ The deadline to pay fees should ideally be before your State ’ s convention and should not go past July 1 .