Regional Chapters

All members are encouraged to form local chapters of the CESPN. Local chapters are subject to the same rules governing the Association under CESPN Bylaws.

Section 1. Establishment

1.1 The Association encourages its members to set up regional chapters. Such regional chapters shall have the right to select their officers, approve membership in the regions, and organize chapter activities according to CESPN Bylaws.

1.2 The creation of a Regional Chapter shall be initiated with a written application from a local leader to the President. The application shall contain:

• A statement of recognition of CESPN Bylaws;
• Information of members, including name, job affiliation, mailing address, e-mail address and phone number.

1.3 The Board of Directors shall conduct a timely examination of the application and approve the establishment of the local chapter upon confirming that the criteria are met.

1.4 Criteria
A minimum of ten members with qualifications as defined in Article III of these Bylaws is required.

Section 2. Operation of the Regional Chapters

2.1 The Presidents of Regional Chapters directly report to the President of the Association and serves as a member of the Board of Directors by default.

2.2 The headquarter of the Association shall support the activities of the Regional Chapters through actions including, but not limited to, the following:

• Information sharing through Newsletters and other publications
• Providing Regional Chapters with ACSE-related publicity materials.
• Ensuring the participation of all Regional Chapter members in Pan-Association activities such as election, CESPN delegations, Annual Meetings, etc.

2.3 The responsibilities of Regional Chapters to the Headquarter shall include, but not limited to, the following:

• Ensuring that the Regional Chapter is in good standing according to CESPN Bylaws.
• Providing accurate and updated membership list to the Membership Committee of the Association.
• Submit an annual report to the President on Chapter activities.