Article I: Scope

Section 1: The Bylaws detail the regulatory practices and management procedures of the Sacramento Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (SASTD) subject to the Constitution.

Article II: Membership

Section 1: Individuals rather than organizations hold chapter membership. Membership dues are not transferable between individuals or to or from other ASTD chapters.
Section 2: Student membership dues are NOT transferable between individuals or to or from other ASTD chapters.
Section 3: Corporate members can change the individuals designated to hold membership twice a year as attrition dictates.

Article III: Parliamentary Procedures

Section 1: The presiding officer will prescribe the order of business at all meetings of the Chapter and the Board. Parliamentary procedure in all meetings of the association shall be in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order.

Article IV: Meetings

Section 1: Regular meetings of the Chapter are held monthly as designated by the Board.

Section 2: Special meetings can be called by the President or by any Board member, or upon written of five percent (5%) of the chapter. The President will call a meeting within thirty (30) days after the request by the members is received. The purpose of the meeting will be stated in the call with at least ten (10) days written notice given.

Section 3: Twenty-five percent (25%) of the membership shall constitute a quorum.

Section 4: The Board will meet a minimum of twelve (12) times per year.

Article V: Dues

Section 1: Individual Membership - Annual chapter member dues will be $75.00 for individual members. An individual membership year begins the month in which the dues payment was received.
Section 2: Student Membership - Full time students providing documentation of full time student status will pay annual chapter dues of $30.00

Section 3: Corporate Membership - Organizations may enroll three (3) members for the total membership dues of two (2) members. Each corporate member will complete an application and all applications must be submitted together. Corporate members hold full membership privileges the same as individual members.

Article VI: Officers, Committees, and Sub-Groups

Section 1: The titles and functions of the officers are:

A. President - The President presides at all meetings of the Chapter and the Board, represents the Chapter at all official functions, directs the administration of the Chapter business and serves as the ex-officio member of all committees. The President may create special task forces with the approval of the Board.

B. President-Elect - The President-Elect acts on behalf of the President in his or her absence. The President-Elect is responsible for the Chapter’s leadership continuity, to include transition and succession planning and leadership development. The President-Elect oversees activities of the Student Division, and also any Professional Practice Area groups that may be formed. The President-Elect coordinates the SASTD Chapter Awards Program to monitor, document, and report Chapter achievements on a local, regional, and national basis.

C. Director of Programs - The Director of Programs plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates monthly chapter meetings and speakers. The Director of Programs may appoint a committee as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the office. The Director of Programs operates within the budgetary guidelines established by the Board approved budget and/or budgets subsequently amended by the Board.

D. Director of Special Events - The Director of Special Events plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates special Chapter sponsored events, workshops, and seminars separate from the monthly Chapter program meeting. The Director of Special Events may appoint a committee as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the office. The Director of Special Events operates within the budgetary guidelines established by the Board approved budget and/or budgets subsequently amended by the Board.

E. Director of Membership Retention - The Director of Membership Retention is responsible for enhancing the individual member relationship with the organization. The Director of Membership Retention may appoint a committee as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the office. The Director of Membership Retention operates within the budgetary guidelines established by the Board approved budget and/or budgets subsequently amended by the Board.

F. Director of Membership Recruitment - The Director of Membership Recruitment is responsible for member recruitment, welcome, and orientation. The Director of Membership may appoint a committee as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the office. The Director of Membership Recruitment operates within the budgetary guidelines established by the Board approved budget and/or budgets subsequently amended by the Board.

G. Director of Finance - The Director of Finance documents, reports, and maintains the Chapter financial records. The Director of Finance disburses funds in accordance with the Board approved budget and in coordination with the President. The Director of Finance may appoint a committee as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the office.

H. Director of Administration - The Director of Administration documents, reports, and maintains Chapter records including Chapter meeting minutes and correspondence. The Director of Administration oversees the activities of the Newsletter Editor and other formal methods of communications with the membership. (Website, letters, etc.)

I . Director of Communication and Technology - The Director of Communication and Technology analyzes the Chapter's needs for communication technology. Also, the Director supervises and directs the maintenance, editing, and improvement of the Chapter Web Site. The director recommends to the board changes and improvements to the Chapter's information technology.

J . Immediate Past President- The Immediate Past President provides counsel and support to the Chapter Leadership Team (Board of Directors/Chapter Officers) for continuity of leadership. The Immediate Past President helps the Chapter make decisions by providing a historical perspective and advises and counsels the Leadership Team regarding present development as they pertain to past activities. The Immediate Past President performs special assignments for the President and/or Leadership Team and provides support for the President-Elect in leadership development and during the nominating process for new Board officers.

Section 2: Committee Chairs - The committee chairs are Chapter members and are appointed by the responsible Chapter officer. The committee chair appoints the committee members. The responsible Chapter officer authorizes the committee expenses in accordance with the budgetary guidelines established by the Board approved budget and/or budgets subsequently amended by the Board.

Section 3: The responsible officer prepares written assignments of duties for the committees for approval by the Board.

Section 4: Professional Practice Area groups - Professional Practice Area groups may be established in accordance with the Chapter Constitution and Bylaws. Their structure, management, and financial operation must be consistent with the educational and non-profit nature of the Chapter. The responsible Chapter officer authorizes expenses in accordance with budgetary guidelines established by the Board approved budget and/or budgets subsequently amended by the Board. This Chapter refers to Professional Practice Area groups as Special Interest Groups.