ARTICLE I – NAME

The name of the Corporation is the Lincoln Human Resource Management Association (hereinafter the “Association”).

ARTICLE 11 – PURPOSE The purpose of the Association is: To provide for the interchange of ideas, experiences and methods concerning the development, ethics and acquaintanceship among those involved in professional human resource management.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. Membership in the Association will be as follows:

Regular – (1) As a practitioner whose primary duties fall within the various functional areas of HR management, including but not limited to: compensation, benefits, employment, employee or organizational development, employee relations and management practices, workers’ compensation, human resource information systems, safety, and employee assistance programs (EAP), but not including those exclusively providing administrative services to these functional areas; or (2) as a university or college faculty member responsible for instructing students in HR management or serving as advisor to a student SHRM chapter, or (3) the applicant is a Professional or General member of SHRM.

Associate – Individuals who do not meet any of the regular membership categories but have a bona fide interest in HR management.

Honorary life membership — Limited to any member who is in good standing at the time of his/her retirement from active work. Honorary life membership shall be contingent on a majority vote of the Executive Committee. An honorary life member shall have no vote in the affairs of the Association.

SECTION 2. Annual membership dues shall be as follows:

Regular Member — $50.00 per year

Honorary Life Member — no membership fees

Dues shall be payable on December 31 of each year. Membership dues of new members paid after October 1 will carry forward.

Executive Board Members — no membership fees for the year in which they serve on the Board as long as they complete the fiscal year.

SECTION 3. The Association encourages membership in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Such membership, however, will be at the option of the individual member.

SECTION 4. Membership must be maintained at 30% national SHRM membership or 10 SHRM members – whichever is possible.

SECTION 5. Applications for membership shall be filed with the Membership Chairperson. Before acceptance, such applications shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee and submitted by the Membership Chairperson for final action by the Executive Committee.

SECTION 6. All memberships in the Association shall be individual memberships. Firm or agency memberships are not allowed. Memberships may not be transferred from one individual to another in the same firm or agency.

SECTION 7. It shall be the member’s responsibility to notify the Association Administrative Assistant of the new address when leaving a firm or agency.

SECTION 8. Forfeiture. Any member whose connection with the Association is severed, shall forfeit all interest in any funds or property belonging to the Association.

SECTION 9. Membership in the Association may be terminated for cause by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee. Prior to such vote, however, the member will be notified in writing of why such action is being considered and the member will be allowed to give reason why his/her membership should not be revoked. Ethical violations or other sensitive issues will be handled at the discretion of the Executive Board.

SECTION 10. No action affecting the membership of applicants nor the status of any member shall be taken on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origins, disability, marital status, veterans status, or receipt of public assistance.

SECTION 11. The Association shall indemnify and hold harmless each director and each officer of the Association against and from all loss, cost, and reasonable expenses hereafter incurred by such director or officer in the payment settlement, or defense of any claim, suit or proceeding brought against such person because of any action alleged to have been taken or omitted by such director or officer. Such indemnification shall not apply with respect to any matter as to which such director or officer shall be determined by decree of court of competent jurisdiction to be liable for willful misconduct.

SECTION 12. Recognizing the need to promote professional development, the Association supports the purpose and activities of Student Chapters of SHRM. In addition to providing financial and other resource support to encourage the growth and development of these organizations, the Association will encourage student chapter members to attend all Association activities without charge except for meals and materials. Student chapter members will not be entitled to voting privileges on Association matters.

SECTION 13. Each member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.

ARTICLE IV – COMMITTEES

SECTION 1. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the Association and the immediate past president. The Executive Committee shall have the power and authority to act in the general management of the affairs of the Association. The Executive Committee, alone, shall have the power and authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the association. Four members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business thereof.

SECTION 2. Membership Committee. There shall be a Membership Committee consisting of at least three members appointed by the President or committee chair, whose duty shall be to solicit memberships, investigate all prospective members, make recommendations to the Executive Committee in connection with membership, and publish a directory. This committee also promotes membership in SHRM.

SECTION 3. Program Committee. There shall be a Program Committee consisting of at least three members appointed by the President or committee chair, whose duty shall be to provide programs and correspond with speakers for all regular or special meetings of the Association.

SECTION 4. Diversity Committee. There shall be a Diversity Committee consisting of at least three members appointed by the President or committee chair, whose duty shall be to raise awareness, understanding, and provide education on diversity. The committee also submits articles for the Association’s newsletter and provides at least one diversity workshop annually.

SECTION 5. Auditing Committee. There shall be an Auditing Committee consisting of at least three members appointed by the President or incoming Treasurer whose duty shall be to make an annual audit of the books of the Association and report at the November meeting unless audited by a professional outside organization.

SECTION 6. Nominating Committee. There shall be a Nominating Committee consisting of the Immediate

Past President, Vice President, and at least three additional members (none of whom shall be members of the Executive Committee) appointed by the Vice President prior to the September meeting who shall present the names of candidates for each office to the Executive Committee. The nominations shall be presented to the Membership with the notice of the annual business meeting. At the annual business meeting, nominations may be made from the floor by any regular member in good standing.

SECTION 7. Registration Committee. There shall be a Registration Committee consisting of at least three member appointed by the President or committee chair whose duty shall be to accept reservations, arrange for Registration at meetings and ascertaining the number of members and guests who will be attending said meetings.

SECTION 8. Government Relations Committee. There shall be a Government Relations Committee consisting of at least five members appointed by the President or Vice President whose duty shall be to monitor all proposed federal, state and local legislation and regulatory activity affecting the conduct of Human Resource pursuits and to recommend action to the Executive Committee. This committee also promotes involvement of the Association membership in state and national grassroots efforts.

SECTION 9. Workforce Readiness Committee. There shall be Workforce Readiness committee consisting of at least three members appointed by the President or committee chair whose duties shall be to raise awareness, provide education and programming on Workforce Readiness. The committee will also conduct presentations, coordinate activities with affiliated student chapters and other activities to promote Workforce Readiness in the community.

SECTION 10. Special Committees. Special Committees may be appointed from time to time at the discretion of the President or the Executive Committee.

SECTION 11. Additional duties may be assigned to the above-mentioned committees as deemed necessary and at the discretion of the President.

ARTICLE V – ELECTION OF OFFICERS

SECTION 1. The regular monthly meeting in November of each year shall be the Annual Business Meeting at which Officers for the ensuing calendar year will be elected. Officers shall be elected by a majority of the regular members present at the annual business meeting and shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified. The term of the office shall be from January I through December 31 of the following year.

SECTION 2. The Executive Committee shall fill any vacancies occurring in an office between elections.

ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS

SECTION 1. The Officers (Board Members) of the Association shall consist of a President, Immediate Past President, President-elect/Government Relations Chair,

Programs Chair, Membership Chair, Treasurer/Registration Chair, Secretary/Publicity Chair, Diversity Chair and Workforce Readiness Advocate. An officer (board member) must be currently employed in the field of Human Resources. An officer (board member) is expected to become a member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

SECTION 2. The Officers of the Association shall perform the duties pertaining to their respective offices.

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association. He/she shall preside over all meetings of the Association and the Executive Committee and in his/her absence the Vice President shall officiate.

SECTION 3. The Immediate Past President shall serve as an advisory council and will serve as a member of the Program Committee and Workforce Readiness Committee. The Immediate Past President shall carry out any other duties pertaining to his/her off ice and at the direction of the President or a majority of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 4. The Vice President shall Chair the Government Relations Committee and report its actions to the Executive Committee. The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President. The Vice President shall carry out any other duties pertaining to his/her office and at the direction of the President or a majority of the Executive Committee. Vice President shall serve as President the following year. A member that has previously served as an officer, other than President or Vice President, is eligible to serve as the incoming Vice President.

SECTION 5. The Programs Chairperson shall Chair the Programs Committee and report its actions to the Executive Committee. The Programs Chairperson shall carry out any other duties pertaining to his/her office and at the direction of the President or a majority of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 6. The Membership Chairperson shall Chair the Membership Committee and report its actions to the Executive Committee. The Membership Chairperson shall distribute a directory of all paid members in good standing at the April meeting. The Membership Chairperson shall carry out any other duties pertaining to his/her office and at the direction of the President or a majority of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 7. The Diversity Chairperson shall Chair the Diversity Committee and report its actions to the Executive Committee. The Diversity Chairperson shall provide education on diversity. The Diversity Chairperson shall carry out any other duties pertaining to his/her office and at the direction of the President or a majority of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 8. The Workforce Readiness Advocate shall chair the Workforce Readiness Committee and report its action to the Executive Committee. The Workforce Readiness Advocate shall establish and promote activities related to workforce readiness. The Workforce Readiness Advocate shall carry out any other duties pertaining to his/her office and at the direction of the President or a majority of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 9. The Secretary shall keep a report and an accurate record of all regular and special meetings of the Association and the Executive Committee. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary to publish a monthly Association newsletter. The Secretary is responsible for providing news releases for publicity purposes. The Secretary shall carry out any other duties pertaining to his/her office and at the direction of the President or a majority of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 10. The Treasurer shall receive all monies for the Association and disburse its funds upon the approval of the President or Executive Committee. He/she shall make an annual report of all receipts and disbursements at the Annual Business Meeting of the Association and at such other times as the Executive Committee may require. The Treasurer shall be bonded as required by the Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall be the liaison officer for the Executive Committee with the Registration Committee. The Treasurer shall carry out any other duties pertaining to his/her off ice at the direction of the President or a majority of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 11. Removal of Director and Officer. Any director or officer may be removed from office, with or without cause, upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Board of Directors at a duly constituted Board of Directors meeting.

ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS

SECTION 1. Regular meetings of the Association shall be held monthly, with a minimum of six (6) meetings per year. The Executive Committee shall set the date of all regular or special meetings, entertainment and plant or business excursions.

SECTION 2. All regular meetings will be open to members of the Association, their guests, and the members of the Student SHRM chapters unless otherwise announced.

ARTICLE VIII – STATEMENT OF ETHICS

The Lincoln Human Resource Management Association (LHRMA) adopts SHRM’s Code of Ethics for members of the Association in order to promote and maintain the highest standards among its members. Each ember shall honor, respect, and support the purpose of this Chapter and SHRM.

SECTION 1. The Chapter shall not be represented as advocating or endorsing any issue unless approved by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2. No member shall actively solicit business from any other member at Association meetings or through the use of information provided to him/her as a member of the Chapter without prior approval from the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3. The Chapter Membership Directory contains proprietary information and must not be used for solicitation purposes. It must not be disclosed, reproduced, distributed to, or used by any individual, organization, or entity that is not affiliated with LHRMA without the prior express written consent of the Board of Directors/Officers.

ARTICLE IX – AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1. The Constitution and By-Laws of the Association may be amended by written recommendation being submitted by any member or group of members. The written recommendation will be submitted to the Executive Committee, who will appoint a Constitution Amendment Committee to consider the recommendation. The appointed Constitution Amendment Committee will consider the recommendation, properly formulate it into the form of an amendment and will publish the proposed amendment for all members prior to the next monthly business meeting. Upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the member present, the amendment will be approved.

ARTICLE X – CALENDAR YEAR The calendar year of the Association shall begin on January 1 each year and end on December 31 of the same year.

ARTICLE XI – DISSOLUTION

In the event of the dissolution of the Chapter, all/any funds will go to the SHRM Foundation.

Dated: May 9, 1989
Dated: June 9, 1992
Dated: November 12, 1996
Dated: November 10, 1998
Date: November 12, 2002
Date: November 11, 2003