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League of United Latin American CitizensAll for One One for AllThe Constitution,Bylaws,andProtocolRevised 2012Printed courtesy of

TheConstitution,Bylaws,andProtocolof theLeague of UnitedLatin American CitizensAll for One—One for AllRevised 2012i

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FOREWORDAs the nation’s oldest and largest civilrights organization we can reflect on themany victories and accomplishments sincethe founding of The League of UnitedLatin American Citizens in 1929. LULACwas created in response to the rampantdiscrimination and denial of basic civilrights, prevalent in the Latino community ofour forefathers.As an organization, LULAC has established an enviable record ofdelivering programs that are unsurpassed in the areas of education,voting rights, workforce development, health awareness, civil rights,financial literacy and community involvement.These programs are often emulated, but never duplicated; theiruniqueness lies in the creativity of our grassroots membership inresponse to the needs of local communities. Our founding fathersprovided this document which continues to be visionary in theprocesses we follow in LULAC, empowering our membership to acton many fronts while residing in a national organization.Although our evolving society and emerging communitiescontinue to present challenges to our diverse membership, the spiritof our founding fathers continues to unite us and LULAC continuesin its mission to maximize our progress and prosperity.Margaret MoranLULAC National Presidentiii

LULAC National Office Addresses:National Office:1133 19th Street, N.W., Suite 1000Washington, DC 20036Tel:202-833-6130Fax: 202-833-6135www.LULAC.orgMembership Services:201 East Main, Suite 605El Paso, TX 79901Tel: 915-577-0726Fax: 915-577-0914www.LULAC.orgNational LULAC and National President Margaret Moran would like to acknowledgethe members of the Constitution Review Committee for their tireless effortsin the updating of the 2012 Constitution, Bylaws and Protocol.Mil Gracias to Luis Nuño Briones/LUNUBRI Publishing for the layout and design of the2012 Constitution, Bylaws and Protocol.iv

LULAC PrayerAlmighty God, who has given us this good landfor our heritage, we humbly beseech Thee thatwe may prove ourselves a people mindful ofThy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless ourland with honorable industry, sound learning andpure manners. Save us from violence, discord andconfusion; from pride and arrogance, and fromevery evil way. Defend our liberties and fashioninto one united people the multitudes broughthither out of many kindred and tongues. Imbuewith the spirit of wisdom those to whom in Thyname we entrust the authority of government, thatthere may be justice and peace at home, and that,through obedience to Thy law, we may show forthThy praise among the nations of the earth. In thetime of prosperity fill our hearts with thankfulness; in the day of trouble suffer not our trust inThee to fail; all of which we ask through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.v

LULAC CodeRespect your Citizenship and preserve it; honor yourcountry, maintain its tradition in the spirit of its citizens andembody yourself into its culture and civilization.Be proud of your origin and maintain it immaculate, respectyour glorious past and help to defend the rights of all thepeople.Learn how to discharge your duties before you learn how toassert your rights; educate and make yourself worthy, andstand high in the light of your own deed; you must alwaysbe loyal and courageous.Filled with optimism, make yourself sociable, upright,judicious, and above all things be sober and collected inyour habits, cautious in your actions and sparing in yourspeech.Believe in God, love Humanity and rely upon the frameworkof human progress, slow and sound, unequivocal and firm.Always be honorable and high minded; learn how to be selfreliant upon your qualifications and resources.In war serve your country, in peace your convictions;discern, investigate, meditate, think, study, and at all timesbe honest and generous. Let your firmest purpose be thatof helping to see that each new generation shall be of ayouth more efficient and capable and in this let your ownchildren be included.vi

Table of ContentsNational President’s ForewordLULAC PrayerLULAC CodeiiivviCONSTITUTIONPREAMBLE .1Article I—LEGAL PROVISIONS .1Section 1—Name.1Section 2—Legal Status.1Section 3—Composition. lArticle II—PHILOSOPHY .1Article III—AIMS & PURPOSES .2Article IV—MEMBERS .3Section 1—General Members.4a. Duties & Responsibilities.4b. Rights & Privileges.5Section 2—Life Members.6a. Membership Certificate & I.D. Card.6b. National Dues.6c. Council, District & State Dues.6Section 3—Honorary Members.6Section 4—Distinguished Members.7Section 5—Senior Members.8Article V—ASSOCIATES .9Section 1—National Associate.9a. Privileges, Duties & Responsibilities.9b. Limitations.10Section 2—Corporate Associate.10Section 3—Council or Corporate Associate.10Article VI—ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE .10Section 1—The National Assembly.10a. Definition & Composition.10b. Powers.10c. Sessions.10d. Quorum.11Section 2—The National Board of Directors.11a. Definition & Composition.11b. Powers.12vii

c. Limitations.12d. Meetings.13e. Quorum.14Section 3—The National Executive Committee.14a. Definition.14b. Composition.14c. Powers.15d. Meetings.16e. Quorum.16Section 4—The State Assembly.16a. Definition & Composition.16b. Powers.16c. Sessions .17d. Quorum .17Section 5—The State Executive Board.17a. Definition & Composition.17b. Powers.17c. Limitations.18d. Meetings.18e. Quorum.18Section 6—The District Assembly.18a. Definition & Composition.18b. Powers.19c. Sessions.19d. Quorum.19Section 7—The District Executive Board.19a. Definition & Composition.19b. Powers.20c. Meetings.20d. Quorum.21Section 8—The Local Council.21a. Affiliated Unit of the League.21b. Organization.21c. Powers.22d. Limitations.23e. Responsibilities.24f. Meetings.24g. Quorum.24h. Application for LULAC Charter.24Section 9—The Local Young Adult Council.24viii

a. Affiliated Unit of the League.24b. Age Requirement.25c. Organization, Responsibilities, Limitations.25Article VII—LULAC YOUTH .25Section 1—Legal Provisions & Status.25Section 2—Definition & Composition.25Section 3—Powers.26Section 4—Limitations.27Section 5—Financial Provisions.27Section 6—LULAC Youth Councils.27Article VIII—NATIONAL OFFICERS .29Section 1—Elective Officers.29a. National President.29b. National Vice President for Women.29c. National Vice President for Youth.29d. National Vice President for Young Adults.29e. National Vice President for the Elderly.29f. National Treasurer .29g. National Vice President Southwest.30h. National Vice President Midwest.30i. National Vice President Farwest.30j. National Vice President Southeast.30k. National Vice President Northeast.30l. National Vice President Northwest.30Section 2—Appointive Officers.30a. Secretary.30b. Legal Advisor.30c. Parliamentarian.30d. Chaplain.30e. Director of Publicity.30f. Sergeant-at-Arms.30g. Other Officers.30Section 3—Immediate Past National President.30Section 4—Qualifications.30Section 5—Election of National Officers.31Section 6—Tenure of Elected Office.33Section 7—Appointment of Officers.34Section 8—Impeachment/Removal of Natl. Officers.34Section 9—Duties & Responsibilitiesof the National Officers.36ix

a. National President.36b. Immediate Past National President.37c. National Vice Presidents.38d. National Vice President for Youth.38e. National Treasurer.39f. National Secretary.40g. Legal Advisor.41h. National Parliamentarian.42i. National Chaplain.42j. National Director of Publicity.42k. National Committees.43Article IX—STATE OFFICERS .44Section 1—Elective Officers.44a. State Director.44b. Deputy State Director.44c. State Treasurer.44d. Deputy State Director for the Elderly.44e. Deputy State Director of Women’s Activities.44f. Deputy State Director for Young Adults.44g. Deputy State Director of Youth.44Section 2—Appointive Officers.44a. State Secretary.44b. State Legal Advisor.44c. State Parliamentarian.44d. State Chaplain.44e. State Director of Publicity.44Section 3—Immediate Past State Director.44Section 4—Qualifications.44Section 5—Election or Appointment.44Section 6—Tenure of Office.45Section 7—Impeachment/Removal of State Officers.45Section 8—Duties & Responsibilities of State Officers.45a. State Director.45b. Deputy State Director.45c. Immediate Past State Director.46d. Deputy State Director of Women’s Activities.46e. Deputy State Director of Youth.46f. Deputy State Director for Young Adults.46g. State Secretary.46h. State Treasurer.47x

i. State Legal Advisor.47j. State Director of Publicity.47k. State Chaplain.48Article X—DISTRICT OFFICERS .48Section 1—Elective Officers.48a. District Director .48b. Deputy District Director.48c. District Treasurer.48d. Deputy District Director for the Elderly.48e. Deputy District Director for Women’s Activities.48f. Deputy District Director for Young Adults.48g. Deputy District Director of Youth.48Section 2—Immediate Past District Director.48Section 3—Qualifications.48Section 4—Election & Appointments.48Section 5—Tenure of Office.49Section 6—Impeachment/Removal of District Officers.49Section 7—Duties & Responsibilities of District Officers.49Article XI—COUNCIL OFFICERS .49Section 1—Elective Officers.49a. President.49b. Vice President(s).49c. Vice President of Youth.49d. Secretary.49e. Treasurer.49f. Parliamentarian.49g. Chaplain.49h. Sergeant at Arms.49Section 2—Appointive Officers.49a. Director of Youth Activities.49b. Director of Publicity.49c. Others.49Section 3—Qualifications.50Section 4—Election or Appointment.50Section 5—Tenure of Office.51Section 6—Impeachment/Removal of Council Officers.51Section 7—Duties & Responsibilities of Council Officers.51Article XII—GENERAL PROVISIONS .51Section 1—The LULAC Code.51Section 2—Motto.52xi

Section 3—Emblem.52Section 4—Seal.53Section 5—Flag.53Section 6—Banner.53Section 7—Membership Pin.54Section 8—Colors.54Section 9—Prayer.54Section 10—Hymn.55Section 11—LULAC News.55Section 12—National Office.56Section 13—Litigation.57Article XIII—FINANCIAL PROVISIONS .58Section 1—Revenue Sources.58a. Charter Fees.58b. Membership Initiation Fees.58c. Membership Dues.58d. Assessments.59e. Donations.59f. Endowments.

LULAC PRAyER Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage, we humbly beseech Thee that we may prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every .