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I: Name and Office
The name of this association
shall be the Illinois Chess Association, Incorporated. The
association shall maintain in the state of Illinois a registered
office and a registered agent at such office, and may have
other offices within the state.
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II: Purposes
Section 1. The Illinois
Chess Association, Inc. (hereafter referred to as the ICA)
is organized exclusively for educational purposes.
Section 2. The purpose
of the ICA shall be met through, but not limited to, the publication
of a statewide chess magazine the promotion of adult, junior,
team, and interscholastic chess events holding of annual chess
championships of interest to the chess playing community of
Illinois and the sponsorship of chess lectures and exhibitions
aimed at improving the chess capabilities of the public.
Section 3. The ICA shall
be responsible for the annual selection of the United States
Chess Federation Voting Members for Illinois.
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III: Members
Section 1. Classes
Of Members. The ICA shall have eight classes of members.
The designation of each class shall be as follows:
Member: Any person interested
in the development of chess activity in Illinois, upon payment
of the required dues, shall be a member of the ICA.
Patron: Any person interested
in assisting the ICA financially to fulfill its purposes shall,
upon payment of the required dues, be made a patron member
of the ICA.
Gold Card:
Any person interested in assisting the ICA financially to
fulfill its purposes shall, upon payment of the required dues,
be made a gold card member of the ICA.
Century Club:
Any person interested in assisting the ICA financially to
fulfill its purposes shall, upon payment of the required dues,
be made a century club member of the ICA.
Affiliate: Any chess organization
in Illinois may affiliate with the ICA upon payment of the
required dues.
Business: Any organization may affiliate with the ICA upon
payment of the required dues.
Corporate: Any organization may affiliate with the ICA upon
payment of the required dues.
Organization: Any organization may affiliate with the ICA upon
payment of the required dues.
Section 2. Privileges.
All classes of members shall receive the ICA's chess magazine
during their active status as a member. Members shall receive
such other privileges as shall be set forth in other sections
of the constitution or by-laws.
Section 3. Voting
Rights. Members, Patrons, Gold Cards, and Century Clubs
shall have one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of
the members.
Section 4. Termination
Of Membership. The Board of Directors by affirmative vote
of 2/3 of all the members of the Board may suspend or expel
a member for cause after an appropriate hearing.
Section 5. Resignation.
Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with
the Secretary, but such resignation shall not relieve the
member so resigning of the obligation to pay dues, assessments,
or other charges theretofore accrued and unpaid.
Section 6. Reinstatement.
Upon written request signed by a former member and filed with
the Secretary, the Executive Board may, by affirmative vote
of 2/3 of the members of the Executive Board, reinstate such
former member to membership upon terms as the Executive Board
may deem appropriate.
Section 7. Transfer
Of Membership. Membership in the ICA is not transferable
or assignable.
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IV: Meetings of Members
Section 1. Annual
Meeting. An annual meeting of the members shall be held
during the month of October of each year for the purpose of
conducting such business as may come before the meeting.
Section 2. Special
Meetings. Special meetings of the members may be called
by either the President, the Board of Directors, or not less
than one-tenth of the members having voting rights.
Section 3. Place Of
Meeting. The Board of Directors may designate any site
in Illinois as the place of meeting for any annual meeting
or any special meeting.
Section 4. Notice
Of Meetings. Written notice stating the place, date, and
hour of any meeting, not less than ten nor more than forty
days before the date of such meeting, shall be sent to all
members eligible to vote at the meeting. In case of a special
meeting or when required by statute or by this constitution,
the purpose for which the meeting is called shall be stated
in the notice. If mailed, the notice of a meeting shall be
deemed delivered when deposited in the United States mail
addressed to the member at his address as it appears on the
records of the association, with postage thereon prepaid.
Notice of the annual meeting shall be deemed as given upon
the publication in the appropriate issue of the Illinois
Chess Bulletin of the place, date and hour of said meeting.
Section 5. Quorum.
Members holding one-tenth of the votes which may be cast at
any meeting shall constitute a quorum at such meeting. If
a quorum is not present at any meeting of members, a majority
of the members present may adjourn the meeting at any time
without further notice. At the resumption of any adjourned
meeting at which a quorum shall have been present, any business
may be transacted which might have been transacted at the
original meeting withdrawal of members from any meeting shall
not cause failure of a duly constituted quorum at that meeting.
Section 6. Results
Of Members' Meetings. Matters passed by a majority of
members present shall be sent as a recommendation to the Board
of Directors for possible action.
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V: Board of Directors
Section 1. General
Powers. The affairs of the ICA shall be managed by a Board
of Directors.
Section 2. Number,
Tenure, And Qualifications. The number of Directors shall
be set by the by-laws and shall include those Illinois residents
serving in national and regional positions in the United States
Chess Federation. Each Director shall hold office until his
successor shall have been selected and qualified. Directors
shall be residents of Illinois and members of the ICA. The
number of Directors may be decreased to not fewer than three
by amendment of this article or any by-law.
Section 3. Regular
Meetings. A regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors
shall be held immediately after, and at the same place as,
the annual meeting of members. The Board of Directors may
provide by resolution the time and place for holding of additional
regular meetings of the Board.
Section 4. Special
Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may
be called by the President or any 3 members of the Executive
Board. The person or persons calling such special meetings
of the Board shall fix the time and place for holding said
special meetings.
Section 5. Notice.
Notice of any meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given
at least ten days previous thereto by written notice to each
Director at his address shown by the records of the association.
If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when
deposited in the United States mail in a sealed envelope so
addressed with postage thereon prepaid.
Section 6. Quorum.
A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board,
provided that if less than a majority of the Directors are
at said meeting, a majority of the Directors present may adjourn
the meeting.
Section 7. Manner
Of Acting. The act of a majority of the Board of Directors
present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be
the act of the Board of Directors, unless the act of a greater
number is required by statute, this constitution, or the articles
of incorporation.
Section 8. Vacancies.
Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors shall be filled
from the ordered list of Alternate USCF Voting Members from
Illinois.
Section 9. Compensation.
Directors shall not receive any stated salaries for their
services, but by resolution of the Board of Directors a fixed
sum and expenses of attendance, if any, may be allowed for
each regular or special meeting of the Board, provided that
nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any
Director from serving the association in any other capacity
and receiving reasonable compensation therefor.
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VI: Executive Board
Section 1. Members.
The Executive Board of the ICA shall consist of a President,
Metro Vice-President, Downstate Vice-President, Treasurer,
and Secretary.
Section 2. Election
And Term Of Office. The officers of the ICA shall be elected
every even-numbered year by the membership via mail ballot
following such procedures as set forth in the by-laws. Vacancies
may be filled at any meeting of the Board of Directors by
a majority vote of those present, except that the office of
Past President shall not be filled if a vacancy should occur.
Each officer shall hold office until a successor shall have
been duly elected and shall have qualified, or until death
or resignation, or until removal in the manner hereinafter
provided. The Treasurer may succeed himself. Officers other
than the Treasurer may succeed themselves for only one term.
Section 3. Removal.
Any officer elected by the membership or appointed by the
Board of Directors may be removed by the Board of Directors
whenever in its judgment the best interests of the ICA would
be served thereby but such removal shall be without prejudice
to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed provided
such action in the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the Board of
Directors.
Section 4. President.
The President shall be the principal executive officer of
the association. Subject to the direction and control of the
Board of Directors, he shall be in charge of the business
and affairs of the association he shall see that the resolutions
and directives of the Board of Directors are carried into
effect except in those instances in which that responsibility
is assigned to some other person by the Board of Directors
and in general, he shall discharge all the duties incident
to the office of President and such other duties as may be
prescribed by the Board of Directors. Except in those instances
in which the authority to execute is expressly delegated to
another officer or agent of the association or a different
mode of execution is expressly prescribed by the Board of
Directors or these by-laws, he may execute for the association
any contracts, deeds, mortgages, bonds, or other instruments
which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed,
and he may accomplish such execution either under or without
the seal of the association and either individually or with
the Secretary, or with any other officer thereunto authorized
by the Board of Directors, according to the requirements of
the form of the instrument. He may vote all securities which
the association is entitled to vote except as and to the extent
such authority shall be vested in a different officer or agent
of the association by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Metro Vice-President.
The Metro Vice-President shall assist the President in the
discharge of his duties as the President may direct and shall
perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned
by the President or by the Board of Directors. In the absence
of the President or in the event of the President's inability
or refusal to act, the Metro Vice-President shall perform
the duties of the President and when so acting, shall have
all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon
the President. The Metro Vice-President shall serve as a coordinator
of tournament activity in the metropolitan Chicago area. He
shall reside in zip codes 60000-60699.
Section 6. Downstate
Vice-President. The Downstate Vice- President shall assist
the President in the discharge of his duties as the President
may direct and shall perform such other duties as from time
to time may be assigned by the President or by the Board of
Directors. In the absence of the President and Metro Vice-President
or in the event of their inability or refusal to act, the
Downstate Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President
and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject
to all the restrictions upon the President. The Downstate
Vice-President shall serve as coordinator of tournament activity
outside of the metropolitan Chicago area, and as the major
communications link between the ICA and affiliates and members
outside the metropolitan Chicago area. He shall not reside
in zip codes 60000-60699.
Section 7. Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall be the principal accounting and financial
officer of the association. He shall: (a) have charge of and
be responsible for the maintenance of adequate books of account
for the association (b) have charge and custody of all funds
and securities of the association, and be responsible therefor,
and for the receipt and disbursement thereof and (c) shall
perform all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer
and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned
to him by the President or the Board of Directors. If required
by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give a bond
for the faithful discharge of his duties in such sum and with
such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors shall determine.
Section 8. Secretary.
The Secretary shall record the minutes of the meetings of
members and of the Board of Directors in one or more books
provided for that purpose see that all notices are duly given
in accordance with the provisions of these by-laws or as required
by law be custodian of the association records and of the
seal of the association keep a register of the post office
address of each member which shall be furnished to the Secretary
by such member and perform all duties incident to the office
of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may
be assigned to him by the President or by the Board of Directors.
Section 9. Assistant
Secretaries. Assistant secretaries may be appointed by
the Executive Board to perform such duties as shall be assigned
to them by the Secretary or by the President or the Board
of Directors.
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VII: Appointed Officers
Section 1. The Executive
Board shall appoint the following officers: education coordinator,
scholastic coordinator, and such other appointed officers,
if any, as the Executive Board may determine.
Section 2. Education
Coordinator. The education coordinator shall develop,
maintain, revise and distribute a chess education program.
The education coordinator shall coordinate and aid chess education
progress amongst the affiliates and other organizations as
may request the help.
Section 3. Scholastic
Coordinator. The scholastic coordinator shall be responsible
for the organization of corporate sponsored scholastic singles
and team events and shall aid in the development of educational
and competitive chess programs in the state's schools. The
scholastic coordinator shall be responsible for the advertising
and distribution of the chess education program within the
state's schools.
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VIII: Committees
Section 1. Committees
Of Directors. The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted
by a majority of the Directors in office, may designate one
or more committees, each of which shall consist of two or
more Directors, which committees, to the extent provided in
said resolution and not restricted by law, shall have and
exercise the authority of the Board of Directors in the management
of the association but the designation of such committees
and the delegation thereto of authority shall not operate
to relieve the Board of Directors, or any individual Director,
of any responsibility imposed on it or him by law.
Section 2. Other Committees.
Other committees not having and exercising the authority of
the Board of Directors may be formed by a majority of the
Executive Board. Except as otherwise provided in such resolution,
members of each such committee shall be members of the association,
and the President of the association shall appoint the members
thereof. Any member thereof may be removed by the person(s)
authorized to appoint such member whenever in their judgment
the best interests of the association shall be served by such
removal.
Section 3. Term Of
Office. Each member of a committee shall continue as such
until the next annual meeting of the members of the association
and until his successor is appointed, unless the committee
shall be terminated, or unless such member be removed from
such committee, or unless such member shall cease to qualify
as a member thereof.
Section 4. Chairmen.
One member of each committee shall be appointed chairman.
Section 5. Vacancies.
Vacancies in the membership of any committee may be filled
by appointments made in the same manner as provided in the
case of original appointment.
Section 6. Quorum.
Unless otherwise provided in the resolution of the Board of
Directors designating a committee, a majority of the whole
committee shall constitute a quorum and the act of the majority
of the members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present
shall be the act of the committee.
Section 7. Rules.
Each committee may adopt rules for its own government not
inconsistent with this constitution or with rules adopted
by the Board of Directors.
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IX: Contracts, Checks, Deposits and Funds
Section 1. Contracts.
The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers,
agent or agents of the association, in addition to the officers
so authorized by this constitution, to enter into any contract
or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on
behalf of the association, and such authority may be general
or confined to specific instances.
Section 2. Checks,
Drafts, Etc. All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment
of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued
in the name of the association, shall be signed by such officer
or officers, agent or agents of the association and in such
a manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution
of the Board of Directors. Such instruments in the amount exceeding six
hundred dollars shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned
by the President, a Vice-President or the Secretary of the
association. Such instruments
equal to or less than six hundred dollars may be signed by
the Treasurer or President, or a Vice-President, or the Secretary
of the association without being countersigned.
Section 3. Deposits.
All funds of the association shall be deposited from time
to time to the credit of the association in such banks, trust
companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors
may select.
Section 4. Gifts.
The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the association
any contribution, gift, bequest or device for the general
purposes or for any specific purpose of the association.
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X: Certificates of Membership
Section 1. Certificates
Of Membership. The Board of Directors may provide for
the issuance of certificates evidencing membership in the
association which shall be in such form as may be determined
by the Board. Such certificates shall be signed by the President.
The name and address of each
member shall be entered on the records of the association.
If any certificate shall become lost, mutilated, or destroyed,
a new certificate may be issued therefor upon such terms and
conditions as the Board of Directors may determine.
Section 2. Issuance
Of Certificates. When a member has been elected to membership
and has paid the required dues, a certificate of membership
shall be issued in his name and delivered to him, if the Board
of Directors shall have provided for the issuance of certificates
of membership under the provisions of Section 1 of this article.
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XI: Books and Records
The association shall keep correct
and complete books and records of account and shall also keep
minutes of the proceedings of its members, Board of Directors,
and committees having any of the authority of the Board of
Directors, and shall keep at registered or principal office
a record giving the names and addresses of the members entitled
to vote. All books and records of the association may be inspected
by any member, or by his agent or attorney, for any proper
purpose at any reasonable time.
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XII: Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the association
shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
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XIII: Dues
Section 1. Annual
Dues. The Board of Directors shall set the annual dues
payable to the association by members of each class in the
by-laws.
Section 2. Payment
Of Dues. Dues shall be payable prior to the last day of
the month of an individual's expiration date.
Section 3. Default
And Termination Of Membership. When any member of any
class shall be in default of payment of dues for a period
of one month from the beginning of the period for which such
dues became payable, his membership is thereupon terminated.
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XIV: Seal
The association shall have inscribed
thereon the name of the association and the words "Corporate
Seal Illinois".
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XV: Waiver of Notice
Whenever any notice is required
to be given under the provisions of the General Not For Profit
Corporation Act of Illinois or under the provisions of the
articles of incorporation or the constitution of the association,
a waiver thereof in writing signed by the person or persons
entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time
stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of
such notice.
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XVI: Sundry Provisions
Section 1. Rules Of
Order. Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings
of all meetings of the association.
Section 2. Activities
Permitted. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these
articles, the association shall not carry on any other activities
not permitted to be carried on (1) by a corporation exempt
from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any
future U.S. Internal Revenue Law) or (2) by a corporation,
contribution to which is tax deductible under section 170(c)(2)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding
provisions of any future U.S. Internal Revenue Law).
Section 3. Dissolution
Of The Association. Upon the dissolution of the association
the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision
for the payment of all the liabilities of the association,
dispose of all the assets of the association exclusively for
the purposes of the association in such manner, or to such
organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively
for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes
as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or
organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future
U.S. Internal Revenue Law), as the Board of Directors shall
determine and in accordance with the dissolution of not-for-profit
corporation. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed
of by the District Court of the county in which the principal
office of the association is then located, exclusively for
such pursuits or to such organization or organizations as
said court shall determine, which are organized and operated
exclusively for such purposes.
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XVII: Amendments
The power to alter, amend or
repeal the provisions of this constitution or adopt new provisions
shall be vested with the Board of Directors. Amendments may
be adopted by 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors present at
any meeting of the Board of Directors provided a written copy
of the proposed amendment is sent to all Directors at least
15 days prior to the meeting.
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XVIII: Effective Date
This constitution shall take
effect 90 days after its ratification by the majority of ICA
members who vote. No provisions of the constitution shall
be effective in any way retroactively.
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I: Chess Magazine
The title of the chess magazine
of the ICA shall be the Illinois Chess Bulletin.
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II: Editor
The Executive Board shall be
responsible for appointing an editor for the Illinois Chess
Bulletin. The editor is responsible for the selection
of staff.
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III: Dues
Each membership category shall pay annual dues
to the ICA as follows: Member $18, Junior $10, Patron $35,
Gold Card $50, Century Club $100, Affiliate $25, Organization
$200, Business $200, Corporate $500. The Patron, Gold Card,
Century Club, Affiliate, Organization, Business, and Corporate
members shall receive their Illinois Chess Bulletin
by first class mail. The Organization, Business and Corporate members
will receive plaques.
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IV: Tie Votes
In the event of a tie vote at
any meeting of the ICA over which the President presides,
he may cast a second vote to break the tie.
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V: Election Process
Section 1. Mail
Ballot. Election of officers shall be by mail ballot to
all members of the association as of October 1. Ballots shall
be mailed on November 1 (separate from the Illinois Chess
Bulletin) by the Secretary in election years. In an uncontested
election, ballots may be published in the November-December
Illinois Chess Bulletin.
Section 2. Receipt
of ballots. Ballots shall be sent to a post office box
with addressing instructions as follows: ICA Election, PO
Box #, City IL Zip. In
an uncontested election, ballots may be sent to a location
designated by the Executive Board.
Section 3. Safe Conduct
Of Ballots. Ballots shall be picked up for safe keeping
by an individual(s) selected by the Executive Board. Ballots
shall be opened and counted only at the appointed time.
Section 4. Tally.
Counting of the ballots shall be by a committee of not less
than three individuals selected by the Executive Board.
Section 5. Nominations.
Nominations for officers shall be submitted to the Secretary
in writing not later than October 1 of an election year. Nominations
must include the signatures of 10 association members as well
as the nominee's permission.
Section 6. Assuming
Office. Officers take office on January 1 of the year
following an election and continue in office for two years.
Section 7. Ballot.
The envelopes containing the ballots shall be numbered to
permit the replacement of lost ballots. No method of marking
the ballots in such a manner as to identify the voter shall
be permitted. Ballots shall be printed on paper which cannot
be duplicated. In the
case of an uncontested election, the ballots may be printed
with mailing instructions in the November-December Illinois
Chess Bulletin.
Section 8. Return.
No ballot shall be counted that has a postmark dated after
November 15 of the applicable election year.
Section 9. Counting.
The ballots shall be opened and counted during the Illinois
Class Championships.
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VI: Selection of USCF Voting Members
The Executive Board shall recommend
for election according to the USCF constitution as USCF representatives
individuals who have contributed to USCF activities. The following
ordered criteria are to be used in the selection of recommended
voting members and USCF Delegates:
(a) Continuing personal membership
in USCF.
(b) Interest and participation in ICA organization.
(c) Organization and/or promotion of USCF activities.
(d) Journalistic activities that promote USCF activities.
(e) Directing USCF rated tournaments.
(f) A demonstrated interest in the affairs of USCF as shown
by participation on USCF committees, USCF meetings, and cooperation
with other USCF directors on calendar matters.
(g) Close association with an organization supporting USCF
activities.
(h) The playing of an exceptionally large number of USCF tournament
games.
(i) The submission, in writing to an ICA officer by January
10, of a statement expressing a desire to be a USCF Voting
Member.
In addition, the Executive Board
has an obligation to select individuals who will give representation
to USCF affiliates throughout the state. Therefore, the final
list of recommended USCF Voting Members shall contain individuals
so as to give, based on USCF membership, proportional representation
to Metropolitan Chicago (zip codes 60000-60699) and "rest
of Illinois". Additionally, recognition shall then be given
to as many USCF affiliates as possible throughout the state
with no second individual appointed who is closely identified
from the same affiliate as another appointee until all significantly
active USCF affiliates have been represented.
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VII: State Championships
Section 1. Titles.
The ICA shall recognize, publicize, and encourage the holding
of the following championships each year:
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Illinois Rapid Chess Championship
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Illinois High School Team Championship
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Illinois Team Chess Championship
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Section 2. Recognition.
The awarding of the titles in Section 1 may be done by the
recognition of a tournament held by another organization,
or through the organization of a tournament for that purpose.
Unless waived by another by-law, the Board of Directors, or
the Executive Board, all title tournaments shall require ICA
membership for an individual to participate and that the winner
of the title and trophy must be an Illinois resident.
Section 3. Call Of
Inquiry. The President shall see that an inquiry of interest
is mailed to all ICA affiliates, USCF Voting Members from
Illinois, and such others as directed by the Board of Directors.
The President shall also see to the publication of such an
inquiry of interest for the holding of such championships
that the ICA is not recognizing from the activity of another
organization in the appropriate Illinois Chess Bulletin.
The call of inquiry shall state which titles are to be determined
and the deadline for answering the call and shall provide
basic information about the expectations for holding the tournament,
and a card for ease of response.
Section 4. Award Of Tournament.
In the case that a tournament is to be organized to determine
a championship, a call of inquiry as provided in Section 3
shall be made to determine interested parties. Following the
deadline for the return of the response cards from the call
of inquiry, the assignment of the championships shall be determined.
Where only one party shows an interest, that party shall be
worked with to construct an event to best suit the interests
of Illinois chess. Should an event be sought by more than
one party, a bidding procedure will occur. In the event no
party responds, a satisfactory bid cannot be obtained, or
a single inquiry of interest is rejected, it shall be the
duty of the Board of Directors to determine how to award the
title for the year in question. Such determination allows
the ICA to organize a suitable tournament for that purpose.
Each party involved in a bid
shall receive information for writing a bid for the tournament
in question. Following the deadline set for submission of
the bids, the Executive Board shall open and consider each
bid. The bid selected shall be the one that in the judgment
of the Executive Board best suits the interests of chess players
and the ICA. The Executive Board reserves the right to work
with the successful bidder to adjust minor points. The Executive
Board may tentatively accept a bid conditional upon specified
changes being made.
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VIII: Board of Directors
The Board of Directors may be
the same, but not necessarily the same, as the USCF Voting
Members, USCF Delegates from Illinois (see article VI), and
those individuals who qualify under Article V, section 2 of
the constitution. The
Board of Directors must include the Executive Board. No individual (except as provided in Article
IV of the by-laws) shall be entitled to more than one vote
on any matter brought before the Board of Directors.
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