FBLA HIGH SCHOOL BYLAWS

article I

name

article II

purpose

article II section II nine goals of fbla

develop competent aggressive business leadership, strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work, create more interest in and understanding of american business enterprise, encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home business and community, develop character prepare for useful citizenship and foster patriotism, encourage and practice efficient money management, encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty, assist students in the establishment of occupational goals, facilitate the transition from school to work

article III

membership

FBLA membership shall consist of members of _________.

chartered local chapters

If there is no state chapter member shall be recognized by _________.

national office

members of high school students who, pay dues, can become voting delegates, can run for office, demonstrate willingness in the goals of fbla, may participate in events.

active members

may be elected to a state or local chapter by a majority vote. They shall be persons who are assisting in the advancement of business and office education and/or who are rendering outstanding service to FBLA. Honorary Life members shall not vote or hold office and shall not be required to pay dues

honorary life members

may be recommended by the membership and shall be accepted upon approval by the board of directors of FBLA. They shall be persons making significant contributions to the field of business and office education and/or to the growth and development of FBLA. National Honorary Life members shall not vote or hold office and shall not be required topay dues

national honorary life members

article IV

dues and finance

fiscal year of FBLA

august 1 to july 31

current annual dues

$6

the affairs and property of fbla shall be managed by ______________.

the board of directors

_______________ administer all FBLA finances, submit an annual budget to the board of directors for approval, and provide the board of directors and members with an annual audit

the association president and ceo

FBLA shall be an association of _________, each operating in accordance with a charter granted by FBLA-PBL, Inc

state and local chapters

________ serves as the policymaking body of this organization

the board of directors

Members of the board of directors shall be nominated by state chairmen and elected by the local FBLA chapters of their respective regions for ____________ year terms.

3

The administration of FBLA shall be vested in the _________________.

association president and ceo

the _______________ make recommendations to the board of directors

national executive council

5 regions national

north central, eastern, western, southern, mountain plains

state chapter charters issued by approval of ______________.

the board of directors

state chapter needs at least ________ local chapters.

five

there are ____ nationally elected officers and _____ total.

8, 9

To hold office, one must file an application with president & CEO by ________

may 15

if no officer applications are received the deadline is moved to ________.

june 15

nominated by state chapter at nlc general session, ballot vote state delegates

president, secretary, treasurer

nominated by state chapter at nlc regional meeting, ballot vote local delegates

vps

no ______ national officers from the same state chapter.

two

vacancy of any office other than president will be filled with someone appointed by the ___________ with approval from _______________.

president, the national executive council

vacancy of the president is filled by _______________

the vp from the president's region

each state chapter sends _________ voting delegates and _________ alternate

two, one

local chapter voting delegates 0-50

two

local chapter voting delegates 51-100

three

local chapter voting delegates 100+

four

All delegates of local and state chapters certified by advisors and submitted no later than ______ days prior to the NLC.

20

quorum for business meetings of NLC:

majority of registered voting delegates

voting delegates have the right to vote on matters that come ________ their respective session/meetings. And no ___________!

before, proxy voting

ex-officio, nonvoting members of the national executive council

chairman of the board of directors, association president, ceo, state commitee person for each national officer

national exec council: all policies including a mail vote require a ________ vote and approval from ______________.

three-fourths, board of directors

Meetings of the national executive council shall be called by the _________, or upon the written request of ________ voting members, and upon approval of the _____________ and ___________.

president, three, association president, ceo

the fbla emblem is protected from infringement by registration in the U.S. Patent Office under the ______________

Trademark Act of 1946

official colors of FBLA

blue and gold

the parliamentary authority of fbla is ___________

Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised

Proposed amendments to these bylaws shall be submitted in writing to the association prez and ceo no later than __________

April 1

The proposed amendments shall be submitted for review to the division president and the Governance Committee of the board of directors by __________.

April 15

Proposed amendments approved by the Governance Committee shall be returned to the association president and chief executive officer by ____________.

May 1

Each state chapter will be sent copies of the approved amendments by _________

May 15

A ___________ vote of the state delegates present and voting at the NLC is required for adoption of an amendment to the bylaws.

two-thirds

Prez and ceo can make minor technical changes to bylaws. Notice of changes made under this authority shall be communicated in writing to the FBLA High School national executive council, the board of directors, and to the state committees within ____ days.

30

The bylaws were first amended:

June 21, 1975

Bylaws were last amended:

June 26, 2023

proposed bylaws amendments are voted on by ____________.

state delegates

national officer candidates are all certified by the ___________________.

Officer Screening Committee

how many times to re-vote on a inconclusive candidate vote?

four