Foresters Constitution
Our fundamental guiding principles
Foresters Constitution defines our purpose. It provides the framework of laws and principles by which Foresters operates and sets out the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of Foresters members, officers, and representative bodies. The Constitution is a legal document reviewed by representative members every four years.
Summary of Amendments passed at the 2011 Special Meeting of the International Assembly.
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Foresters Constitution: Full Version.
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1. The Common Bond And Purpose Of The Independent Order Of Foresters
2. The Representative Structure Of Foresters
3. The Constitution
4. Categories Of Membership And Entitlements And Duties
5. Application For Memberships
6. Membership Dues, Premiums, Fees, Dues And Other Payments
7. Beneficiaries
8. Disciplinary Action And Suspension Or Expulsion Of Members
09. The Purpose Of Branches
10. Limits On The Powers Of Branches
11. Meetings Of The Branch
12. Special Meetings Of The Branch
13. Quorum At Branch Meetings
14. Branch Councilors
15. Branch Councilors as Stewards for Branch
16. Absences From And Vacancies In The Branch
17. Branch President
18. Branch Vice-President
19. Branch Records
20. Branch Councilors
21. Branches-At-Large
22. Branch Elections
23. Regional Council Elections
24. Internal Assembly Elections
25. Election Voting Procedure For Regional Assemblies and International Assembly
26. Terms Of Office For The Regional and International Assembly
27. The Purpose Of Regional Councils
28. The Composition Of Regional Councils
29. Quorum At Meetings Of The Regional Council
30. Meetings Of The Regional Council
31. Special Meetings Of The Regional Council
32. Presiding Officer At Regional Council Meetings
33. Regional Councilors
34. Terms Of Office Of Regional Council Officers
35. Absences From And Vacancies In The Regional Council
36. Regional Council President
37. Regional Council Vice-President
38. Regional Councilors Duties
39. Meetings Of The Regional Assembly
40. Members Of The Regional Assembly
41. Special Meetings Of The Regional Assembly
42. Institution Or Dissolution Of Branches
43. Branch And Regional Assembly Charters
44. Institution Of Regional Assemblies
45. Changes To Branches
46. Changes To Regional Assemblies
47. Suspension, Revocation, And Reinstatement Of Branch Charters
48. Suspension, Revocation, And Reinstatement Of Regional Assembly Charters
49. Management Of Funds
50. Funding Of Branches And Regional Councils
51. Honoraria And Expenses
52. Signing Authorities Of Branches And Regional Councils
53. Financial Reviews And Audits
54. The Purpose Of The International Assembly
55. The Composition Of The International Assembly
56. Meetings Of The International Assembly
57. Special Meetings Of The International Assembly
58. Representatives To The International Assembly
59. Absences From And Vacancies In The International Assembly
60. International Assembly Officers
61. The International Fraternal President
62. The International Fraternal Vice President
63. Replacement Of The International Fraternal President
64. Replacement Of The International Fraternal Vice President
65. Appointed Representatives To The International Assembly
66. International Assembly Committees
67. Amending The Constitution
68. The Purpose And Powers Of The Board Of Directors
69. The Composition Of The Board Of Directors
70. Board Of Directors Meetings
71. The Chairman/Chairwoman Of The Board Of Directors
72. The President And CEO
73. The Members Of The Board Of Directors
74. Committees Of The Board Of Directors
75. Audits And Financial Statements
76. Maintenance Of Reserves
77. Indemnification Of Foresters Directors, Officers And Employees Foresters
