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Texas Computer Education Association

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ARTICLE IX. LOCAL CHAPTERS

Section 1.  Local Chapter

        The Local Chapter will consist of a Local  Chapter Coordinator, a Steering Committee, and Local members. All activities of the Local Chapter must be consistent with the purpose and objectives of the organization, Article II.

Section 2.  Qualifications for Local Officers

        Any Regular Member, who is a teacher, administrator, or other employee of an educational entity in the state of Texas, shall be eligible for nomination and election as a Local Coordinator.  Local Coordinators must reside or be employed in the area served by the Local Chapter.

Section 3.  Local Coordinator

        The Coordinator shall preside at Local Chapter meetings. The Coordinator shall recruit and appoint members of a local Steering Committee from the general membership of that local area to assist him/her in conducting the daily business of the local chapter, consistent with current policies of the Association. The Council may establish an officer structure comparable to the existing structure of TCEA. 

        At local Chapter meetings and at such other times as are deemed proper, the Coordinator shall communicate to the members such matters and make such suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare and increase the usefulness of the Association.  He/she shall perform such other duties as are necessarily incident to the office of Coordinator or as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Local Coordinator shall report Local Chapter activities to the Area Director.

Section 4.  Vacancies

        If the Local Chapter Coordinator is unable to fulfill the duties for the elected term, that position will be filled by appointment by the Area Director.