ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, INC.
BYLAWS
(Revised 12-11-02)

ARTICLE I. NAME, TERRITORY AND PURPOSE

SECTION 1.

a. Illinois Association of Code Enforcement, Inc.

The name of this organization is the Illinois Association of Code Enforcement, Inc. In this document the Illinois Association of Code Enforcement, Inc. is referred to as I.A.C.E. or the "Association." This shall be a nonprofit organization and shall be self supporting.

b. State of Illinois

The geographical area that I.A.C.E. represents shall be all participating municipal, county and state agencies within the boundaries of the State of Illinois.

c. Purpose

The purpose of I.A.C.E. shall be to study and advance the science and practice of code enforcement through the training and education leading to certification, further the interests of the profession and to promote fellowship and understanding among its members.

ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. ACTIVE MEMBERS

A person involved in the regulation of health and safety in the environment, both natural and man made and is otherwise responsible for the enforcement of municipal, county, state or federal codes and who resides and is employed in the State of Illinois shall be eligible for regular membership and upon payment of established dues shall be known as an "Active-Member".

SECTION 2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Any student, nonresident or individual interested in code enforcement.
SECTION 3. PARTICIPATING AGENCY

Any governmental agency in which there is one or more active I.A.C.E. member.

SECTION 4. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

a. Any member leaving the code enforcement profession for a period in excess of six months will cease to be an active member and will be considered an associate member.

b. If any member shall commit any act prejudicial to the conduct of the affairs of the Association or the purpose for which it is formed, or shall have changed their status so as to be ineligible for membership, such person shall be notified in writing to appear in person before the Board of Directors at a designated time not less than 30 days after such notification and at such time, be given a hearing, by two-thirds vote of all of the Board of Directors present at the meeting, the membership of such person in the Association may be terminated or suspended.

c. Any member in default of their financial responsibilities to I.A.C.E. for a period of six months shall no longer be entitled to the benefits of membership in I.A.C.E. This section does not preclude reinstatements upon payment of dues and a majority vote of membership in good standing.

ARTICLE III. FISCAL ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 1. FISCAL YEAR

The I.A.C.E. fiscal year shall be from January 1, through December 31, of each successive year.

SECTION 2. ANNUAL BUDGET

The annual budget shall be prepared and presented by a Budget and Finance Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3. DUES

a. Annual membership dues shall be $25 dollars per active member, $15 dollars per associate member with the dues of both types of members and payable by the end of the calendar year. Membership is based upon calendar year.
b. New membership dues received after October 1st will be applied to the following years membership.

c. Late renewal fee of $10.00 will be assessed to each membership renewal after February 15th of the renewal year.

SECTION 4. VOUCHERS

All approved claims owed for payment by I.A.C.E. shall be submitted to the Treasurer in the form of a written and signed statement. All expenditures from I.A.C.E. funds shall be subject to review by the Board of Directors. All checks must be signed by the Treasurer and President, or approved designee. The establishing of the I.A.C.E. bank account shall be placed within the state of Illinois.

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS

SECTION 1. NUMBERS AND TYPES OF OFFICERS

The officers of I.A.C.E. shall be seven in number and shall be a President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Third Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant-At-Arms.

SECTION 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE

a. Any active member of I.A.C.E. in good standing shall be eligible for any office.

b. A "member in good standing" is defined as a member meeting all requirements for membership as defined herein.

SECTION 3. TERMS OF OFFICE

a. The nominal term of office for all Officers shall be two years coincidental with the I.A.C.E. fiscal year.

SECTION 4. DUTIES OF OFFICERS

President:
The President shall be directly responsible for the supervision and guidance of the affaires of this Association and shall preside over all meeting of the I.A.C.E. The President shall enforce the By-Laws of this Association and perform other duties that would be recognized as being part of the office. The headquarters of the Association shall be the office of the President, so long as it is located in the State of Illinois.

First Vice-President:
The First Vice-President will preside over all meetings in the absence of the President. The primary duties of the First Vice-President shall be chair the Steering Committee and to assist the Treasurer in carrying out the duties of their office.

Second Vice-President:
The Second Vice-President shall preside in the absence of the First Vice-President and in the absence of the President at all I.A.C.E. functions. The primary duty of the Second Vice-President shall be to chair the Certification Committee and to keep the President informed of the current progress and future plans of the Committee.

Third Vice-President:
The Third Vice-President shall be responsible in the absence of the Second and First Vice-Presidents and the President, to preside over any I.A.C.E. function. The primary duty of the Third Vice-President is to chair the Membership Committee. This position shall be a continuous effort and drive throughout the year in order to accomplish a larger capacity of active and associate members: as qualified in Article II. Sections 1,2 and 3.

Secretary:
The Secretary shall keep and maintain an accurate record of the proceedings of all official meetings and the names of all appointed committees and their functions.

Treasurer:
The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all financial matters of this Associations and Chair the Finance/Budget Committee. They will be responsible to see that the dues of all members are paid in full prior to the opening of the annual business session and shall report same to the President.

Records of all collections and expenditures from the I.A.C.E. shall be reviewed and signed by the Treasurer. The Treasurer's books and records shall be reviewed and signed by the Treasurer. The Treasurer's books and records shall be audited each year by the Board of Directors prior to the annual meeting. A report of all revenues and expenditures shall be made available to all members of the Association.

At the annual meeting of I.A.C.E. the Treasurer shall present a financial statement for members to view if desired. The Treasurer shall sign all membership cards and shall keep an up to date roster of all members. The Treasurer shall investigate all tax laws that directly affect the Association so that the Association may be in compliance with all such laws and procedures and investigate this Association in its rightful and correct position, as so stated in Article I, Section 1, a.

Sergeant-At-Arms:
The Sergeant-At-Arms shall maintain order during all meetings and functions of this Association. The Sergeant-At-Arms shall be responsible for ensuring that all voters are in accordance with the provisions of Article II. The Sergeant-At-Arms will chair the Legislative/Judicial Review Committee and will keep the President informed of actions and progress which the committee makes.

SECTION 5. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

a. There shall be a Board of Directors comprised of the President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Third Vice-President, Treasurer and Sergeant-At-Arms with the immediate part president as an ex-officio member with voting rights.

b. Except as otherwise provided by the I.A.C.E. By-Laws and Constitution, the Board of Directors may transact Association business in the interim between annual meetings; shall determine when committee reports are to be issued; shall effectuate motions voted by the Association; and may adopt rules for the regulation of its proceedings.

c. Official findings and recommendations of the Board of Directors shall be determined by majority vote. All members of the Board of Directors shall have one vote.

d. The Board of Directors may be empowered to authorize the existence of Chapter Organizations.

ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS AND VOTING

SECTION 1. NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS

a. At least forty-five days prior to the annual meeting, the Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of three or more persons who are active members in good standing of the Association.

b. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of nominees for the offices of the President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Third Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant-At-Arms.

c. The Nominating Committee may select and recommend more than one person for all offices, not to exceed three persons per office.

d. In the event there is only one nominee for any particular office, the membership assembled may instruct the Secretary by proper motion to cast a ballot for the full number of qualified voters at the meeting for said nominee whereupon the President shall declare them elected by acclamation. The President shall announce the results of all balloting and shall declare all elections.

e. Formal notification of the election results shall be prepared by the Secretary and provided to each I.A.C.E. member.

SECTION 2. VACANCIES

In the event a vacancy is created in the office of the President, the First Vice-President shall immediately vacate their office and assume the office of the President and at which time the Board of Directors shall have the power to fill any vacated office until a regular election is held with an interim appointee. In the event a vacancy is created by any other officer on the Board of Directors, the Board shall have the authority to fill the vacancy until a regular election can be held.

SECTION 3. VOTING

a. For the normal transaction of business all active members present at the Annual and Quarterly meetings shall have one vote for:
1) Election of Officers.
2) Adoption of By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation, amendments and proclamations.
3) Items for which a vote proves inconclusive at the discretion of the President or Presiding Officer.

b. The Sergeant-At-Arms shall determine the eligibility for voting on the specific business matters and the Secretary shall maintain a current list eligible voters.

c. A quorum for a valid vote at the annual meeting shall be a majority of those eligible voting members roistered as attending the annual and quarterly meeting. Proxy ballots will not be counted. Proxy ballots are expressly prohibited.

ARTICLE VI. MEETING

SECTION 1. ANNUAL MEETINGS

a. There shall be an annual meeting held during the last quarter of each year.

b. The primary purpose of the annual meeting shall be:
1) To receive the annual reports from Association
Officers.
2) Adopt a budget for the next year of the Association
Operation, said year to commence January of each
successive year.

SECTION 2. SPECIAL MEETINGS

a. The Board of Directors and/or President may call a special meeting at such time, date and place, as they may consider appropriate.

b. At the written request of a minimum of 10% of the organization the President shall call a special meeting.

SECTION 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS

The Board of Directors shall hold regular business meetings as deemed necessary to be determined by the Board of Directors, but in no case less than quarterly, at a time and place to be set at the close of each preceding business meeting.

SECTION 4. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

A written notice of the annual meeting shall be mailed to each I.A.C.E. member no later than thirty days prior to the annual meeting.

SECTION 5. PROGRAMS

It shall be the responsibility of the Board of Directors to appoint a program coordinator to ensure that each program provided for the membership shall be of the highest quality and consistent with established purposes and goals of this association.

SECTION 6. MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETINGS

a. Minutes of the actions taken shall be recorded for each business
meeting by either the Secretary or some other qualified member of I.A.C.E. designated by the Secretary to serve in their absence.

b. All minutes, once recorded and approved by the appropriate body as
to accuracy, shall become part of the permanent record of which the Secretary is the custodian.

c. The minutes of the annual meeting shall be recorded by the Secretary.

ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES

SECTION 1. APPOINTMENT

The President shall, whenever necessary and appropriate, appoint special committees to perform specific and limited duties and they shall appoint members not otherwise designated herein to the following standing committees: Finance and Budget, Certification, Legislation and Judicial Review, Steering and Membership. The chairman of each of these standing committees are listed in the duties of each Board of Directors member (Article IV., Section 4, Duties of Officers).

SECTION 2. TENURE

a. The tenure of each special committee shall be for the duration of the specific duty assigned to it, but shall not exceed beyond the end of the I.A.C.E. fiscal year in which the particular special committee was appointed, except that any special committee may be continued the following year by the succeeding President.

b. Standing committees have a specific job description and are appointed at the discretion of the President to serve until the end of the I.A.C.E. fiscal year unless the succeeding President continues their services for another year.

SECTION 3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES

a. The Finance and Budget committee is to meet at least once yearly during the last quarter of the I.A.C.E. fiscal year to outline the receipts to the Board of Directors for the coming I.A.C.E. fiscal year.

b. The Steering Committee shall meet as necessary and shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for the development and presentation of programs to the Board of Directors for the upcoming year.

c. The Membership Committee shall meet as necessary and is responsible for the active recruitment of new members and the retention of the present members.

d. The Certification Committee is hereby empowered to fix those regulations it feels necessary to cause the members of I.A.C.E. to be duly certified in the best interests of the public and the association. The Committee shall meet as often as necessary to attain those goals and shall make a report to the Board of Directors of its progress and methods.

e. The Legislative and Judicial Review Committee will meet as necessary and is responsible for the review of ordinances throughout the State of Illinois which pertain to Code Enforcement. Their ultimate responsibility lies in finding the most efficient and effective laws in place and working toward the establishment of these laws on a statewide basis. This committee shall be chaired by the Sergeant-At-Arms. In making appointments to this committee, the President shall consider for the appointment lay members and all practicing attorneys who are active members and available for service as well as any other active member who is interested.

ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1. PROPOSAL

Upon written petition officially transmitted to the Board of Directors, from a standing committee or at least one-fourth of the active membership of I.A.C.E., any proposed amendment to these By-Laws shall, after full discussion by the Board of Directors, be prepared as written ballot at the next general membership meeting.

SECTION 2. ADOPTION

Any proposed amendment shall require a majority vote for adoption. The vote shall be by secret ballot with those active members so qualified as eligible to vote at the time of the balloting being allowed to vote on the proposed amendment.

ARTICLE IX. ORDER OF BUSINESS

SECTION 1. PARLIAMENTARY PORCEDURES

Parliamentary procedures shall be defined in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order.

SECTION 2. ORDER OF BUSINESS

The order of business of this Association shall be as follows:
1. Roll call of officers.
2. Approval of minutes of previous meeting.
3. Announcements.
4. Reports of officers and minutes.
5. Election of officers and seating of same at the annual meeting.
6. Program.
7. Unfinished business.
8. New business.
9. Adjournment.

ARTICLE X. ACCEPTANCE BY ICC AS A STATE CHAPTER

In order to be considered for State Chapter Membership from ICC, and if I.A.C.E. shall be accepted by ICC, the following will become a permanent record of the I.A.C.E. By-Laws:

a. President and or Board of Directors will submit an annual activity report to ICC at the end of each fiscal year.

ARTICLE XI. SEVERABILITY

That if any of these By-Laws shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Articles of Incorporation
of
Illinois Association of Code Enforcement, Inc.

Article Eleven in the Articles of Incorporation, shall be amended to read the same as ARTICLE V, SECTION3 a. in the I.A.C.E. By-Laws.

Article IV, Section 3. (Terms of Office) amended 12-11-02 at the I.A.C.E. Annual Business Meeting.