NJMEA
Proposed Constitution and By-Laws Revisions
According to the NJMEA constitution, any changes to the Constitution or By-Laws are to be approved by
2/3 of active members who cast ballots (see Article VI - Amendments). Members who cast a vote in our upcoming election for President-Elect will also be asked to approvethe changes listed below. Please take a moment to review.
Explanation of changes
NJMEA is in the process of hiring an Executive Director. Historically the title of the person who has acted as our organization's Executive has been "Executive Secretary-Treasurer". Due to the title change, we must update the Constitution and By-Laws. Additionally, in an effort to formalize the hiring process, changes are being proposed to reflect a revised process.
NJMEA CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS (Revised 2021 2012)
ARTICLE I - Name
This organization shall be known as the New Jersey Music Educators Association (hereafter written as NJMEA), a feder- ated State Unit of the National Association for Music Educa- tion, known as NAfME an affiliate of the National Education Association and the New Jersey Education Association. It is incorporated as a nonprofit independent corporation under Title 15, Sections 1-12 of the Revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey. The NJMEA is exempt from Federal Income Tax under Internal Revenue code 501 (c) (3).
ARTICLE II - Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be to further all phases of music education, sponsor appropriate projects and activi- ties, assist in the establishment of standards of music teach- ing and certification, and maintain communication with the members through TEMPO (the official magazine) and other means of communication. professional magazines.
ARTICLE III - Membership
Section 1 - Active Membership Active membership shall be open to all persons engaged in
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music education. Upon payment of the prescribed dues active membership shall provide the privileges of participation in the activities of the organization, including the right to vote and hold office. Active members shall receive copies of TEMPO and the official NAfME MENC publications.
Section 2 - Retired Membership Retired membership shall be open to all former music edu- cators who have retired from positions in music education. Upon payment of the prescribed dues retired members shall have all the privileges of right of holding office.
active membership excepting the
Section 3 - Student Membership Any student regularly enrolled in an accredited college or uni- versity in the State of New Jersey, who is not employed as a full-time teacher, may become a student member of the Association upon payment of the prescribed dues. Student members shall have all the privileges of active membership, excepting the right to vote and hold office. In accordance with the agreement of NJMEA, student members of the Associa- tion are also student chapter members of NAfME.
Section 4 - Honorary Life Membership Honorary Life Membership may be bestowed upon members who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have given unique and noteworthy service to music education in the
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