ByLaws
Article I - Name, Principal Office, Other Offices.
Section 1. Name/Non-Profit Incorporation.
This organization shall be called the Project Management Institute, PMI Michiana Chapter (hereinafter "the MICHIANA CHAPTER"). This organization is a Chapter chartered by the Project Management Institute, Inc. (hereinafter "PMI®") and separately incorporated as a non-profit, tax exempt corporation (or equivalent) organized under the laws of Indiana. All Components formed within the United States must be incorporated as 501(c) (6) organization.
Section 2. The PMI Michiana Chapter shall meet all legal requirements in the jurisdiction(s) in which the PMI Michiana Chapter conducts business or is incorporated/registered.
Section 3. Principal Office; Other Offices.
The principal office of the Chapter shall be located in South Bend Area in the STATE of INDIANA. The Michiana Chapter may have other offices such as Branch offices as designated by the Michiana Chapter Board of Directors.
Article II - Relationship to PMI.
Section 1. The PMI Michiana Chapter is responsible to the duly elected PMI® Board of Directors and is subject to all PMI® policies, procedures, rules and directives lawfully adopted.
Section 2. The bylaws of the PMI Michiana Chapter may not conflict with the current PMI's Bylaws and all policies, procedures, rules or directives established or authorized by PMI as well as with the Michiana Chapter's Charter with PMI.
Section 3. The terms of the Charter executed between the PMI Michiana Chapter and PMI®, including all restrictions and prohibitions, shall take precedence over these Bylaws and other authority granted hereunder and in the event of a conflict between the terms of the Charter and the terms of these Bylaws, the PMI Michiana Chapter shall be governed by and adhere to the terms of the Charter.
Article III - Purpose and Limitations of the PMI Michiana Chapter.
Section 1. Purpose of the PMI Michiana Chapter.
A. General Purpose. The Chapter has been founded as non-profit, tax exempt corporation (or equivalent) chartered by PMI®, and is dedicated to advancing the practice, science, and profession of project management in Professionalism and Performance in a conscious and proactive manner.
B. Specific Purposes. Consistent with the terms of the Charter executed between the PMI Michiana Chapter and PMI and these Bylaws, the purposes of the PMI Michiana Chapter shall include the following:
a) To foster professionalism in the management of projects.
b) To contribute to the quality and scope of project management.
c) To stimulate appropriate global application of project management for the benefit of general public.
d) To provide a recognized forum for the free exchange of ideas, applications, and solutions to project management issues among its members, and other interested and involved in project management.
e) To identify and promote the fundamentals of project management and advance the body of knowledge for managing projects successfully.
f) To facilitate opportunities for networking and collaboration
g) To build and maintain a strong, enduring membership base by providing valuable member services
h) To develop and maintain community, corporate, and academic outreach and relationship
i) To maintain sound fiscal policies in order to support the Chapter vision and mission.
Section 2. Limitations of the PMI Michiana Chapter.
A. General Limitations. The purposes and activities of the PMI Michiana Chapter shall be subject to limitations set forth in the charter agreement, these Bylaws, and conducted consistently with PMI Michiana Chapter Articles of Incorporation.
B. The membership database and listings provided by PMI to the PMI Michiana Chapter may not be used for commercial purposes and may be used only for non-profit purposes directly related to the business of the PMI Michiana Chapter, consistent with PMI policies and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to those law and regulations pertaining to privacy and use of personal information.
C. The officers and directors of the PMI Michiana Chapter shall be solely accountable for the planning and operations of the Component, and shall perform their duties in accordance with the Component's governing documents; its Charter Agreement; PMI's Bylaws, policies, practices, procedures, and rules; and applicable law.
Article IV - Chapter Membership.
Section 1. General Membership Provisions.
A. Membership in the PMI Michiana Chapter requires membership in PMI®. The PMI Michiana Chapter shall not accept as members any individuals who have not been accepted as PMI® members.
Membership in this organization is voluntary and shall be open to any eligible person interested in furthering the purposes of the organization. Membership shall be open to all eligible persons without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, or physical or mental disability.
B. Members shall be governed by and abide by the PMI Bylaws and by the bylaws of the PMI Michiana Chapter and all policies, procedures, rules and directives lawfully made thereunder, including but not limited to the PMI Code of Conduct.
C. All members shall pay the required PMI and Chapter membership dues to PMI and in the event that a member resigns or their membership is revoked for just cause, membership dues shall not be refunded by PMI or the PMI Michiana Chapter.
D. Membership in the PMI Michiana Chapter shall terminate upon the member's resignation, failure to pay dues or expulsion from membership for just cause.
E. Members who fail to pay the required dues when due shall be delinquent for a period of one (1) month and their names removed from the official membership list of the PMI Michiana Chapter. A delinquent member may be reinstated by payment in full of all unpaid dues for PMI and the PMI Michiana Chapter to PMI within such one month delinquent period.
F. Upon termination of membership in the PMI Michiana Chapter, the member shall forfeit any and all rights and privileges of membership.
G. All members and retiree members as recognized by PMI and in good standing of PMI and the Chapter shall have the right to vote in elections and hold office. Student members of PMI do not have Chapter voting rights and may not hold elected office in the Chapter.
Section 2. Classes and Categories of Members. The PMI Michiana Chapter shall not create its own membership categories. PMI Component membership categories shall be consistent with PMI membership categories.
Article V - Chapter Board of Directors:
Section 1. The PMI Michiana Chapter shall be governed by a Board of Directors (Board). The Board shall be responsible for carrying out the purposes and objectives of the non-profit corporation (or equivalent). The Chapter Board of Directors shall consist of eight (8) elected Officers. Additional non-voting Directors may be appointed to specific, ad hoc responsibilities as determined by the President and approved by the Board. The elected, voting Officers serve in the following positions:
o President
o VP- Finance
o VP- Administration
o VP- Membership
o VP- Programs
o VP- Education and Certification
o VP- Communications and Publicity
o VP- Outreach
In addition, the immediate Past President shall serve as a non-voting officer.
