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Foresters Constitution
 
ForestersTM Constitution is a legal document voted on by representative members every four years. 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.

Every member of Foresters is entitled to a copy of the Constitution. A printer-friendly version can be read and printed in its entirety by clicking on Foresters Constitution: Full Version at the bottom of this page. Just interested in one chapter? You can read and print individual chapters by clicking on the chapter headings below.

CHAPTER 1: The Common Bond, Structure, And Constitution Of The Independent Order Of Foresters
  1. The Common Bond Of The Independent Order Of Foresters
  2. The Representative Structure Of Foresters
  3. The Constitution
CHAPTER 2: Membership
  1. Categories Of Membership And Entitlements
  2. Application For Memberships
  3. Membership Dues, Premiums, And Contributions
  4. Beneficiaries
  5. Disciplinary Action And Suspension Or Expulsion Of Members
CHAPTER 3: Branches And Their Officers
  1. The Purpose Of Branches
  2. Limits On The Powers Of Branches
  3. Meetings Of The Branch
  4. Special Meetings Of The Branch
  5. Quorum At Branch Meetings
  6. Presiding Officer
  7. Branch Officers
  8. Terms Of Office Of Branch Officers
  9. Absences From And Vacancies In The Branch
  10. Branch President
  11. Branch Vice-President
  12. Branch Secretary
  13. Branch Treasurer
  14. Past Branch President
  15. Committees Of The Branch
  16. Branches-At-Large
  17. Transfer Of A Member From One Branch To Another
CHAPTER 4: Nomination, Elections, And Installations
  1. Methods Of Holding Elections
  2. Nominating Candidates For Office
  3. Presiding Officer For Elections
  4. Election Voting Procedure
  5. Terms Of Office And Installations
CHAPTER 5: Regional Councils, Regional Assemblies, And Their Officers
  1. The Purpose Of Regional Councils
  2. The Composition Of Regional Councils
  3. Quorum At Meetings Of The Regional Council
  4. Meetings Of The Regional Council
  5. Special Meetings Of The Regional Council
  6. Presiding Officer At Regional Council Meetings
  7. Regional Council Officers
  8. Terms Of Office Of Regional Council Officers
  9. Absences From And Vacancies In The Regional Council
  10. Regional Council President
  11. Regional Council Vice-President
  12. Regional Council Secretary
  13. Regional Council Treasurer
  14. Past Regional Council President
  15. Regional Councillors
  16. Regional Council Committees
  17. Meetings Of The Regional Assembly
  18. Delegates To The Regional Assembly
  19. Special Meetings Of The Regional Assembly
CHAPTER 6: Changes To Branches And Regional Assemblies
  1. Institution Of Branches
  2. Branch And Regional Assembly Charters
  3. Satellites
  4. Institution Of Regional Assemblies
  5. Changes To Branches
  6. Changes To Regional Assemblies
  7. Suspension, Revocation, And Reinstatement Of Branch Charters
  8. Suspension, Revocation, And Reinstatement Of Regional Assembly Charters
  9. Dissolution Of Branches
  10. Dissolution Of Regional Assemblies
CHAPTER 7: Branch And Regional Council Finance
  1. Management Of Funds
  2. Funding Of Branches And Regional Councils
  3. Honoraria And Expenses
  4. Signing Authorities Of Branches And Regional Councils
  5. Financial Reviews And Audits
CHAPTER 8: The International Assembly And Its Officers
  1. The Purpose Of The International Assembly
  2. The Composition Of The International Assembly
  3. Meetings Of The International Assembly
  4. Special Meetings Of The International Assembly
  5. Representatives To The International Assembly
  6. Absences From And Vacancies In The International Assembly
  7. International Assembly Officers
  8. The International Fraternal President
  9. The International Fraternal Vice President
  10. Replacement Of International Fraternal President
  11. Replacement Of International Fraternal Vice President
  12. Appointed Representatives To The International Assembly
  13. International Assembly Committees
  14. Amending The Constitution
CHAPTER 9: The Board Of Directors
  1. The Purpose And Powers Of The Board Of Directors
  2. The Composition Of The Board Of Directors
  3. Board Of Directors Meetings
  4. The Chairman/Chairwoman Of The Board Of Directors
  5. The President And CEO
  6. The Members Of The Board Of Directors
  7. Committees Of The Board Of Directors
  8. Audits And Financial Statements
  9. Maintenance Of Reserves
CHAPTER 10: Indemnification Of Foresters Directors, Officers, And Employees
  1. Indemnification Of Employees, Directors, And Officers Of Foresters
GLOSSARY
 
INDEX
 
APPENDIX: Corporate History
 
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