Article II. Mission.
IllinoisLLAA Mission Statement:
The mission of IllinoisLLAA is to establish, maintain and promote a network for the empowerment and advancement of Latina/Latino alumni, students, faculty and staff at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and within the community at-large.

IllinoisLLAA will work to:
1. Foster a sense of community and ongoing dialog among University of Illinois Latina/Latino alumni and current students of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus;
2. Advocate on behalf of and advance the interests of Latina/Latino alumni within the University of Illinois Alumni Association;
3. Serve as a vehicle through which Latina/Latino alumni can convey their views concerning University of Illinois policies, programs, practices and activities to the university’s administration and its board of trustees while remaining actively engaged with the university and its units in order to positively influence their administration, policy development and evolution;
4. Support and advance the interests of Latina/Latino alumni, students, faculty and staff within the University;
5. Promote a campus environment supportive and respectful of all persons, inclusive of Latina/Latino students, staff, faculty and alumni;
6. Work in partnership with the University of Illinois Alumni Association in promoting the interests of the University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus as they relate to the collective interests of the university’s Latina/Latino alumni, students, faculty and staff;
7. Foster partnerships with broader Latina/Latino communities in the State of Illinois and beyond; and
8. Provide scholarships to Latina/Latino undergraduate and/or graduate students enrolled at the University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus.

Article III. Vision Statement.
IllinoisLLAA will serve as a driving force for strengthening the bonds between Latina/Latino alumni and others affiliated with the University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus.

Article IV. Membership.

1. Basic Membership:
Basic Membership is free and open to individual who has completed at least one semester in or has graduated from the University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus, supports IllinoisLLAA’s mission and otherwise remains a Basic or other type of IllinoisLLAA member in good standing. Basic Members in good standing will receive newsletters, e-mails and other general correspondence regarding IllinoisLLAA’s activities.
Basic Members in good standing have:
a. Completed and submitted a membership form; and
b. Updated their contact information as necessary.

Basic Members are NOT able to:
a. Vote in elections;
b. Nominate or run for IllinoisLLAA office;
c. Receive discounts for IllinoisLLAA events.

2. Regular Membership:
Regular Membership is open to any individual that has received a degree from the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign, who supports IllinoisLLAA’s mission, and commits to being a Regular Member in good standing.
Regular Members in good standing have:
a. Completed and submitted a membership form;
b. Updated their contact information as necessary;
c. Participated in an IllinoisLLAA-sponsored activity, meeting or mailing at least once per year of membership; and
d. Paid annual dues of $25 per IllinoisLLAA fiscal year.

All Regular Members in good standing are entitled to:
a. Vote in elections for IllinoisLLAA officers;
b. Run for IllinoisLLAA office;
c. Nominate candidates for IllinoisLLAA offices;
d. Free admission to designated events;
e. Discounted admission to fundraising events;
f. Receive newsletters and updates regarding IllinoisLLAA activities

3. Associate Membership:
Associate Membership is open to anyone who does not qualify as a Basic or Regular Member under these bylaws but who nevertheless supports IllinoisLLAA’s mission and remains an Associate Member in good standing. Associate Members may not vote in IllinoisLLAA elections. However, they may participate in other IllinoisLLAA activities.

Associate Members in good standing have:
a. Completed and submitted a membership form;
b. Updated their contact information as necessary;
c. Participated in an IllinoisLLAA-sponsored activity, meeting or mailing at least once per year of membership; and
d. Paid annual dues of $25 per IllinoisLLAA fiscal year.

Associate Members are NOT able to:
a. Vote in IllinoisLLAA elections;
b. Nominate or run for IllinoisLLAA office;

All Associate Members in good standing are entitled to:
a. Free admission to designated events;
b. Discounted admission to fundraising events;
c. Receive newsletters and updates regarding IllinoisLLAA activities

Article V. Dues and Budgeting
1. For the purposes of the IllinoisLLAA, financial recordkeeping, each fiscal year shall start January 1st and end December 31st, of the same calendar year.
2. Basic members are not required to pay annual dues.
3. Regular members will pay $25 per fiscal year.
4. Associate members will pay $25 per fiscal year.
5. Executive and At-Large Board of Directors will, after the occurrence of the first IllinoisLLAA elections, in lieu of an annual membership fee, a minimum fundraising commitment of $750 will be required annually from each Director. The commitment may be met through the recruitment of general paid members, the solicitation of donations to IllinoisLLAA, personal contributions, the recruitment of attendees at events, or a combination of each.
6. The Board of Directors may secure the services of an independent accounting firm and/or financial auditor to supplement the services of its Treasurer.

Article VII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. The Board of Directors shall consist of 27 members which will include: Executive Board Members; 18 Board Members at Large; 1 Student Member; and 4 Ex-Officio Members.

2. Definitions:
a. Executive Board Member: One of at least four members of the Board of Directors who: (1) meets all the requirements of a Board Member at Large, and (2) is elected by the Board of Directors to serve in an executive capacity, including as a Co-chair, Secretary, Treasurer or other office deemed necessary by the Board. Each Executive Board Member shall each have one vote in matters that come to a vote before the Board of Directors. All Board Members must abstain from voting on matters that present or may appear to present a conflict of interest and must disclose such real or potential conflicts of interest to the Board of Directors.
b. Board Member at Large: One of at least 18 members of the Board of Directors who: Will have (1) graduated from the University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus, (2) is registered as an IllinoisLLAA Regular Member, (3) is in good standing with IllinoisLLAA at the time of election and remains in good standing throughout his/her term, and (4) pays Board Member dues of $50 annually in lieu of the standard Regular Member dues. Each Board Member at Large shall have one vote in matters that come to a vote before the Board of Directors. All Board Members must abstain from voting on matters that present or may appear to present a conflict of interest and must disclose such real or potential conflicts of interest to the Board of Directors.
c. Student Board Member: At least one Board Member shall be currently enrolled at the University of Illinois’ Champaign-Urbana campus as a full time, undergraduate or graduate student or as a doctoral candidate. The Student Board Member: (1) must remain in good standing with the University (not on academic probation and current on the payment of tuition and fees) throughout his/her term, (2) must be registered as an IllinoisLLAA Student or Associate member at the time of his/her election and remain as an IllinoisLLAA member in good standing throughout his/her term. Student Board Members who graduate or complete their doctorate during their term may complete their term or resign the post. Student Board Members who withdraw from the University without completing their degree must resign their Board of Directors post immediately but may register as an IllinoisLLAA Regular Member. Student Board Members shall each have one vote in matters that come to a vote before the Board of Directors. All Board Members must abstain from voting on matters that present or may appear to present a conflict of interest and must disclose such real or potential conflicts of interest to the Board of Directors.
d. Ex-officio Directors: No more than four Board Members shall be Ex-officio Directors. Ex-officio directors must qualify as one of the following: (1) Director of La Casa Cultural Latina; (2) Representative of the University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA); (3) Representative of the University of Illinois Latina/ Latino Cultural Studies Program; (4) Immediate Past Chair of LLAA. Ex-officio Directors must be approved by the Board of Directors and then invited to join. Ex-officio Directors shall have a voice with the Board of Directors but no voting power on matters that come to a vote before the Board of Directors. Ex-officio Directors must disclose any real or potential conflicts of interest to the Board of Directors.
e. Immediate Past Chairs Ex-Officio Position:
Upon successfully completing his/her term as the Executive Board Chair he/she shall remain on the Board of Directors as the Past Chair which is an Ex-Officio position. The goal of this position is to help transition the new Chair and the Board of Directors. The term for the Past Chair will be contingent on the election of a new Chair. This position is to be occupied by the most recent past chair.
Any Executive Board Member who chooses to resign from their position before the end of their term is not guaranteed an automatic position as a Board Member At Large. They will however be given first priority for any vacant Board Member At Large vacancies. At this time, only a majority vote of the Board of Directors is needed and not that of the Regular Membership.
f. Appointed Member: The Board of Directors may choose to appoint officers to fill vacated roles until the next regular or special election can be held, or to new and/or temporary roles deemed necessary by the Board. Appointed Members to the Board of Directors shall have voting power.

3. Voting Rights:
All Board of Directors with voting rights shall have equal voting power (one vote per person). All Board Members must abstain from voting on matters that present or may appear to present a conflict of interest and must disclose such real or potential conflicts of interest to the Board of Directors.

4. Quorum of the Board: A quorum of the IllinoisLLAA Board of Directors shall consist of 51% of the voting members whose positions are filled at the time of the vote.

5. Remote Voting: Board members may be allowed to vote remotely, in absentia or by proxy in a manner prescribed by the Board’s Secretary and approved by a majority of the Board of Directors.

6. Proxy Voting: All Executive Board Members and Members at Large must inform the Executive Board in advance if they choose to vote via proxy. The member voting via proxy must provide the name of the Board member that has been given their proxy vote. Proxy votes will not be permitted if the Executive Board has not been notified by the appropriate Board member.

7. Accelerated Voting: Issues that suddenly require both immediate action and a vote from the Board of Directors may be addressed through an Accelerated Voting procedure at the Executive Board’s discretion. In such a case, the Executive Board’s Co-chairs are to send an e-mail to all Board Members outlining: (1) the issue and related risks/potential benefits, (2) why accelerated voting is required, (3) the Executive Board’s recommendations and reasoning, and (4) instructions on how to cast a vote on the matter. Only one unrelated issue can be addressed per e-mail. The e-mail must be addressed per a current and official distribution list to be provided to the Co-chairs by the Board’s secretary. Board Members will have no more than one week to vote on the matter presented, and the results of the vote will be determined by the majority of responses collected, even if less than 51% of the total Board responds to the e-mail. Routine issues are not to be addressed using Accelerated Voting.

8. Expenditures Exceeding $100: Any organization expenditure exceeding $100 (ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS) shall be approved only upon a vote of the full Board. The Executive Board may approve all other expenditures under $100 (ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS).

9. Length of Service: Initial Board Members transitioned into their roles from the Steering Committee that founded IllinoisLLAA; their Board Member roles expire when IllinoisLLAA holds its first open elections for their role, the timing for which will be prescribed by the Elections Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in a manner designed to stagger the expiration of Board roles. Thereafter, elected officers not including Student Board Members will hold their positions for no more than two years per term. Students, Ex-officio Directors and appointed officers will hold their positions for no more than one year per term. Except for Ex-officio directors, Board Members will serve no more than two consecutive terms in office. Ex-officio Directors may serve continuously so long as the IllinoisLLAA Executive Board continues to recommend them and so long as they continue to meet the requirements of office.

a. Executive Board Members: Any member of the Executive Board shall be restricted to no more than two consecutive two year terms while executing their role as an executive officer. The length of service completed before or after their term as an executive officer is not impacted/considered by this restriction.
b. Board Members at Large: Any members serving as a Member at Larger shall be restricted to no more than three consecutive two year terms. Any length of service completed as an executive board member is not impacted/considered by this restriction.

10. Leaves of Absence:
All board members, including interim board members, are eligible for a leave of absence, in lieu of their duties and responsibilities set forth in the bylaws. Grants for a leave of absence are limited to the following three reasons: (1) Bereavement: The loss of a family member may require time away from the Board. The family is defined as spouse, son, daughter, mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister, brother, grandparent or grandchild. This policy would also include domestic partner, stepparent, step-sibling or step-child (2) Medical Leave: In accordance with the criteria set forth in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and (3) Military leave: In accordance with the criteria set forth in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Any member seeking a leave of absence shall submit a formal letter to the Board for its consideration. A leave shall be granted if the board approves by a majority vote. Once the leave is granted, the Board member shall be given the option to maintain her/his voting rights; relinquish the voting rights; appoint a proxy who meets the criteria specified in Article VIII, Section 2 (a); or appoint a Board member to act in his/her stead. This decision should be submitted in writing along with a date the Board member seeks to formally return to his/her post.

11. Attendance Policy: Attendance shall be required at general Board meetings, committee meetings and IllinoisLLAA-organized events. Absences from events sponsored by but not organized by IllinoisLLAA will not be counted for attendance. Every Board Member is allowed two (2) excused and one (1) unexcused absence per calendar year. Two (2) tardies of more than fifteen (15) minutes will be considered an excused absence. Additionally:
a. Every Board Member who exceeds the allowable absences during a calendar year shall automatically lose his/her standing as a Board Member and is to be served notice of his/her removal from the Board via written notice signed by the Co Chairs.
b. Every Board Member who incurs two (2) unexcused absences shall automatically be removed from the Board and is to be issued a written notice of removal via a letter signed by the Co Chairs.
c. All Board Members are expected to be present at all Board meetings unless they are physically incapable or located outside a 30-mile radius of the meeting location. At the Board’s discretion, conference calls may be established to facilitate remote participation. If a conference line is not available or fails to operate, an absence (excused if the intent to dial-in was established prior to the event date, or unexcused if no prior notice was given) will not be counted against the affected Board Members.

12. Vacancies: In the event any Executive Board position is vacated, the Board of Directors shall elect another Board Member at Large in good standing to fill the remainder of that officer’s term. Any other type of vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors and involving an elected position may be filled provisionally by a regular member in good standing through the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining board members if by proxy, or by a majority of those Board Members present (including via teleconference) at the next regularly scheduled meeting. A board member elected to fill a vacancy shall serve only the unexpired term of his/her predecessor’s office.

a. Executive Board Vacancy:
Only current Board Members At Large shall be considered to fill the vacancy of an executive position on the board.
b. Board of Directors Vacancy:
Only dues-paying IllinoisLLAA members shall be considered to fill the vacancy of an elected position.

13. Duties Generally:
1. Officers

a. Co Chairs:
i. Shall convene and facilitate meetings of the Board of Directors at least semi-annually;
ii. Shall serve as liaison(s) to affiliated organizations or dignitaries (or designate someone to do so);
iii. Shall make an annual report, orally and in writing, to the Board of Directors and to members in general;
iv. Co Chairs shall collaborate and represent each other when one or the other is absent;
v. Shall hold other responsibilities typical of the executive officer of such an organization as approved by the Board of Directors.
vi. In order to comply with 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code IllinoisLLAA will move away from the Co-Chair structure. IllinoisLLAA shall use a Chair and Vice Chair structure which shall go into effect with the next election of Executive Board Members. IllinoisLLAA is currently in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) and this new structure will be in compliance.

b. Treasurer:
i. Shall oversee the stewardship of any funds held or controlled by IllinoisLLAA;
ii. Shall maintain the organization’s financial documentation in order;
iii. Shall work to establish and maintain the organization’s tax-exempt status, so long as the organization wishes to continue operating as a non-profit organization;
iv. Shall file tax reports on behalf of the organization;
v. Shall work with the Executive Board and Committee Chairs to establish an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors, in a manner consistent with legal requirements, ethical standards and with the organization’s bylaws.
vi. Shall provide and orally present to the Board of Directors a printed, annual financial report no later than 60 days after the end of a fiscal year. The report is to then be shared with all members.
vii. Shall support and cooperate with the implementation of any financial audits or accounting services ordered by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
viii. Shall assist the Secretary in keeping a roll of members in good standing;
ix. Shall hold other responsibilities typical of the treasurer of such an organization as approved by the Board of Directors.

c. Secretary:
i. Shall oversee the keeping of written records, including minutes from all official meetings and, with the Treasurer’s assistance, membership rolls. At the Chair/Vice-Chair’s request, the Secretary shall report on the current membership list.
ii. The Secretary shall set election dates, upon approval of the Board of Directors, and monitor and confirm that all elections are conducted in a manner consistent with election guidelines approved by the Board of

Directors.
iii. The Secretary shall also hold other responsibilities typical of the secretary of such an organization as approved by the Board of Directors.

2. Other Officers:
Additional officer roles may be defined and Board Members elected to serve in those new roles by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at their discretion and within the parameters set by the organization’s bylaws.

3. Board Members at Large:
a. Each board member shall vote on and enforce general policy decisions for the good of the organization.
b. Each board member shall be responsible for understanding the organization’s bylaws and for ensuring the organization is managed accordingly.
c. The board shall elect its executive officers, including minimally a Chair or Vice-Chair, a Secretary and a Treasurer.
d. The board shall define officers’ roles by majority vote and will hold officers accountable for fulfilling their roles in a conscientious manner and for the good of the organization.

Article VIII. ELECTIONS
1. The Executive Officers and Board of Directors elected since 2008 will serve as a Steering Committee for IllinoisLLAA. These members will serve until LLAA is prepared to hold an election with the general membership. All Board and Executive Board members will be required to run for election as deemed by the election process set forth by IllinoisLLAA.

2. Elections Generally: Only dues-paying Regular Members in good standing (including Board Members) and Student Board Members may vote to elect members of the Board of Directors. Elections may be carried out by electronic and/or written ballot. Elections will be held annually; they shall be staggered between the Executive Board Officers and the Board Members At Large; and the Secretary of the Board of Directors will have oversight. STAGGERING

3. Secret Ballot: Elections shall be held in the manner of a secret ballot which will be overseen by the Secretary of the Board. The Nominations Committee will work with the Secretary to prepare necessary voting documents.

4. Nominations: The Board of Directors will appoint a Nominating Committee which shall ensure minimum compliance. The Nominating Committee will then identify qualified, interested candidates and conduct the vetting process to establish a slate of candidates for elections. Qualified applicants must submit an application, resume, and any other required documentation set forth by the Nominations Committee.

5. Executive Board: Elections for each member of the Executive Board will occur in May of the election year. The new officers will assume their positions effective June of that year. The term for each Executive Board Member will be for two years and cannot exceed two consecutive terms. Only current Board Members At Large can be nominated or self nominate for any position on the Executive Board. A majority vote is required by the Regular Membership (in good standing) in order to be elected to the position.

6. Board Member At Large: Elections for each Board Member At Large will occur in December of the election year. The new Directors will assume their positions effective January of the next year. The term for each Board Member At Large will be for two years and cannot exceed two consecutive terms. Any Regular Member in good standing can be nominated or self nominate for a Board Member At Large position. A combined majority vote is required by the Board Directors and the Regular Membership (in good standing) in order to be elected to the position.

7. Student Board Member: Elections for each Student Board Member will occur every year during the University of Illinois’ Spring Semester. The new Student Board Member will assume their positions effective immediately upon the appointment. The term for every Student Board Member will be for one year and cannot exceed two consecutive terms. The Nominations Committee will present the top three candidates to the Board of Directors. The Student Board Member will be appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee at the minimum will consist of a UIUC Liaison, the La Casa Ex Officio Member, and the Latina/Latino Studies Program Ex Officio Member.

Qualified students must submit an application, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of University of Illinois transcripts. Of the two letters of recommendation one must be a professional recommendation from a member of the University of Illinois (faculty, staff, advisor, etc). The second recommendation must be a character reference which can be from any person deemed appropriate. A copy of official transcripts must be submitted in order to verify that the student has at least a 2.0 grade point average. Also to verify that the student is in good standing with the University. In order to remain compliant with privacy issues, all student transcripts will be reviewed and verified by Nomination Committee and the Secretary of the Board. The Nominations Committee will verify that the student has the required grade 11
point average but shall not disseminate actual student transcripts to the voting body.

ARTICLE IX. Committees.
Committee Chairpersons must be current Board Member At Large in good standing. They shall be nominated by a minimum of two LLAA Board Members and shall be approved by a majority vote of attending Board of Directors present at a LLAA Board Meeting.

Committee Chairpersons are strongly encouraged to attend all Board of Directors meetings and are minimally required to convene their committees at least once within a span of two scheduled LLAA BOD meetings and present their committee status reports at these meetings. A Committee Chairperson who fails to adhere to these responsibilities can be removed from his/her Chair position with a majority vote of attending Board of Directors present at a LLAA BOD Meeting.

Each committee is responsible for coordinating at least one activity per year except where otherwise noted below. IllinoisLLAA Co-Chairs may designate special committees and appoint an official IllinoisLLAA representative to other organizations.

The standing committees and their responsibilities are as follows:
1. Legal/Bylaw Committee:
The Legal/Bylaws Committee shall assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and help IllinoisLLAA achieve its purposes through effective governance and management. The Legal Committee shall review IllinoisLLAA’s governance policies and procedures; general management, legislative, legal and regulatory compliance and other such matters as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine. It shall also be responsible for reviewing, drafting and amending the current bylaws and create procedures by which future members can choose to amend or change bylaws language or content.

2. Communications Committee:
The Communications Committee shall be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communications and marketing plans to further IllinoisLLAA’s mission, goals and visibility, in a manner consistent with the will of the Board and IllinoisLLAA’s charter and bylaws, and within the budget allocated by the Board for such purposes. The Communications Committee Chairperson and/or her or his designees shall work closely with the IllinoisLLAA Executive Board and the Chairpersons of other Board-recognized Committees to ensure accuracy, consistency and appropriate messaging is represented in all materials produced for IllinoisLLAA. The Communications Committee shall oversee the creation, maintenance, evolution and retirement of all IllinoisLLAA brand identity, marketing and communications materials, including logos, stationery, official forms, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, official news, press releases and correspondence, Web sites and all other vehicles and materials used to represent or promote IllinoisLLAA. The Communications Committee shall minimally issue two newsletters per year to a distribution list provided by the Board Secretary. The Communications Committee will also work with the Board Treasurer to produce an annual report within two months of each Fiscal Year’s end.

3. Community Involvement Committee:
The Community Involvement Committee shall identify and enable opportunities for IllinoisLLAA to exert a positive influence in the development of communities associated with the University and with the University’s Latina/Latino alumni. The Community Involvement Committee shall act as the main interface between IllinoisLLAA and other professional associations, in a manner consistent with the will of the Board and IllinoisLLAA’s charter and bylaws, and within the budget allocated by the Board for such purposes.

4. History Committee:
The IllinoisLLAA History committee shall support activities that research, highlight, and present the history of Latina/os at the University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus in various forms. The history of Latina/os at the University of Illinois is a multifaceted experience that demonstrates the challenges, accomplishments, and prosperity of individuals and organizations who have emphasized academic excellence and community leadership throughout the years. This includes, but is not limited to, the growth of the Latino student population; special legislation that advocate and support enrollment & retention of Latino students; academic and social programs aimed to support Latino students; student activism for Latino issues/concerns; student organizations; La Casa Cultural Latina Cultural Center; the Latina/o Studies Program; notable alumni; and philanthropic efforts by the University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign Campus and affiliates that aim to serve the Latina/o community.

5. Nominations Committee:
The Nominations Committee shall convene as needed for the purpose of determining when elections will be held, to verify how many vacancies will need to be filled during said elections and to establish the criteria and requirements for candidates to be approved by the Board of Directors. This committee shall be responsible for confirming that each candidate has met established criteria, submitting confirmed candidates in a timely manner to the Board Secretary for inclusion on election ballots. The Nominations Committee shall also oversee the counting of ballots and announce results at the Board of Director’s meeting immediately following the election.

6. Fundraising Committee:
The Fundraising Committee shall coordinate all IllinoisLLAA fundraising activities, develop methods for supplementing dues-related income, and execute at least one fundraising event annually, in a manner consistent with the will of the Board and IllinoisLLAA’s charter and bylaws, and within the budget allocated by the Board for such purposes.

7. Membership/Recruitment Committee:
The Membership/Recruitment Committee shall work to achieve sustainable growth for IllinoisLLAA by increasing and retaining professional, student and associate members. Additionally this committee’s mandate is to facilitate within existing members a sense of belonging and engagement, and – working with other relevant committees as assigned by the Board of Directors – to provide opportunities for members to contribute to IllinoisLLAA substantively, not just financially. Furthermore, the Membership/Recruitment Committee will advocate on behalf of IllinoisLLAA to generate public support and awareness for the organization and its goals, in venues approved by the Board and in a manner consistent with the will of the Board and IllinoisLLAA’s charter and bylaws, and within the budget allocated by the Board for such purposes.

8. Programming Committee:
The Programming Committee shall plan and implement networking and fellowship activities for IllinoisLLAA members, University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus students and their families and University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus staff, in a manner consistent with the will of the Board and IllinoisLLAA’s charter and bylaws, and within the budget allocated by the Board for such purposes.

9. Scholarship Committee:
The Scholarship Committee shall assume the duties of establishing, maintaining, promoting and awarding IllinoisLLAA scholarships, in a manner consistent with the will of the Board and IllinoisLLAA’s charter and bylaws, and within the budget(s) allocated by the Board for such purposes. The Scholarship Committee shall also work closely with the Fundraising Committee, Board Treasurer and Legal Committee to establish and stimulate growth of an IllinoisLLAA Latina/Latino Student Scholarship Fund.

10. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus Relations Committee:
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus Relations Committee shall be IllinoisLLAA’s primary liaison at the University campus in a manner consistent with the will of the Board and IllinoisLLAA’s charter and bylaws, and within the budget(s) allocated by the Board for such purposes. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus Relations Committee will identify and prepare IllinoisLLAA members to act as IllinoisLLAA ambassadors, or to perform in other roles dictated by IllinoisLLAA’s cooperative arrangements with the University and/or other partner organizations.

Article XI. Meetings.

All members shall be invited to a general membership meeting at least once per year on a date to be determined by the Board. General membership meetings will be in Chicago. The Board of Directors shall meet at a minimum, quarterly during a calendar year, but may schedule more meetings as deemed necessary by the Board. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of a Co Chairs or any four directors. The person or persons who convene a special meeting of the Board may designate any place within the state of Illinois as the location for the special meeting.

Article X. Distribution of Assets in the Event of Dissolution.

Article XI. Amendments.

These bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new by-laws may be adopted by a vote of two-thirds of the directors. Alterations, amendments, repeals, and new by-laws must be ratified by a combined three-fourths majority of IllinoisLLAA Board of Directors and Regular Members.
Article XII. Notice of Non-Discrimination.

IllinoisLLAA does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, gender/gender identity, age, religion, veteran’s status, income, national origin, national heritage, sexual orientation, physical disability or family status.

Article XIII. Declaration of pursuit of Non-profit Status.

IllinoisLLAA is a non-profit organization, organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. To further this intent, it is to be managed in a manner consistent with Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code so that in the future, it is able to pursue this tax-exempt status before the Internal Revenue Service.