ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of the organization shall be the "Delaware Valley Relocation Council."

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
Our mission is to provide the resources of a premier forum for relocation professionals in the Greater Delaware Valley, to ensure members' success and keep them at the forefront of the relocation industry.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section I - Membership
There will be two (2) classes of regular members, namely corporate members and commercial members. Corporate will be those members actively involved in any area of relocation activity for the employee of his/her employer. Commercial members will be those members whose primary function is to engage in providing relocation services to others on a salary, fee or commission basis. These members would include relocation management firms, real estate firms with relocation departments, appraisers, van lines, home inspection companies and other related firms having offices in that area generally accepted as the Delaware Valley or as approved by the Board.

A firm having offices in more than one (1) state may apply for membership, as described above, with the approval of the Board. There will be a limit of two (2) commercial members from each state the firm/organization has offices in. As well, those firms with a parent company and up to two (2) separate divisions or companies at the same address may apply and will have a limit of two (2) commercial members from each company or division. Members in good standing shall be eligible to hold office and participate in the activities of the Council.

Any and all applications meeting membership criteria shall be in writing and forwarded to the Membership Committee as appointed by the President and the Board of Directors. Applications for membership will be maintained by the Membership Committee on a continuous basis and will be accepted based on availability, date of application and eligibility.

Section II - Terminations of Membership
The registration of any member shall be in writing, and become effective upon submission to the Board of Directors. Any dues paid to date beyond such registration period will not be refundable. Membership may be revoked by vote of the Board of Directors when a member becomes ninety (90) days delinquent in any financial obligation or is otherwise ineligible.

Section III - Membership Transfers
Individual membership is transferable from one person to another within the Member Company, provided the dues have been paid by the Company and the membership requirements in Section I have been met.

Section IV - Emeritus Member
The Board of Directors may designate a person as "Emeritus Member" in recognition of past contributions to the Council.

An "Emeritus Member" will receive free membership to the Council and will be eligible to participate in all activities of the Council with the exception of holding office or voting.

The following criteria will govern the Board of Directors consideration for "Emeritus Member" status:
1. The designee must have been a member in good standing of the DVRC for a period of at least three (3) consecutive years.
2. The designee must be in full-time retirement or be employed in an industry not related to relocation.
3. Should an "Emeritus Member" change his/her employment status so that he/she does not meet the requirement under 2 above, free membership privileges shall be revoked until such time as he/she would again meet the requirements of 2 above.

ARTICLE IV - FINANCES
Section I - Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Council shall begin January 1 to December 31.

Section II - Dues
Annual membership dues of the Council shall be payable to the Council Treasurer by March 31 of the year covered by the dues or the date of the Annual Meeting, whichever is earlier. Dues shall be determined by the membership.

ARTICLE V - ORGANIZATION
Section I - Board of Directors
The governing body of the Council shall be known as the Board of Directors authorized to handle all policy matters of the Council. The Board will consist of a minimum of eight (8) members with an objective to have representation from both corporate and commercial members. A minimum of one-third of the Board of Directors shall be corporate members. Provided, that if there are not enough corporate Directors to meet the minimum, a commercial member may be elected in lieu of a vacancy. In such event, the commercial member shall be entitled to serve a full term.

One member shall be designated President. The President shall be the Chairman of the Board of Directors and shall be responsible for proper notification to members of any recommendations made or actions taken. A majority of the Board of Directors constitutes a quorum to transact business.

Section II - Officers of the Council
Officers of the Council shall be: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Sections III - Terms of Office
The officers shall serve for two (2) years until the next Annual Meeting or until their successors are elected. Any elective office that becomes vacant between Annual Meetings shall be filled by appointment of a majority of the Board of Directors.

Section IV - President
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Council; preside at all meetings of the Council and of the Board of Directors; shall appoint chairmen of all committees as deemed necessary to carry on the activities of the Council; shall be an ex-officio member of each committee (with the exception of the Auditing and Nominating Committees); shall sign for the Council, all contracts or other formal instruments; shall render an annual report at the Annual Meeting; shall approve all disbursements exceeding $200; shall ensure an annual, accurate tax filing is completed; shall ensure that a biannual independent audit is performed; shall ensure that Counsel is available; and shall perform such other duties pertaining as are required of the President.

Section V - Vice President
The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in his/her absence and shall perform such other duties as delegated by the President.

Section VI - Secretary
The Secretary shall keep a true and correct record of all proceedings of the Council and of the Board of Directors and attend to all correspondence and perform the other duties usually pertaining to that office.

Section VII - Treasurer
The Treasurer shall receive all monies of the Council and shall keep them on deposit in a bank or banks approved by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall make all disbursements. Only current Council operating expenses disbursements may be made without the prior approval of either Board of Directors or by a vote of a majority of active membership. The Treasurer shall keep a record of all receipts and disbursements and shall render reports showing the financial condition of the Council at the Annual Meeting and also as called for by the Board of Directors. If he/she should be bonded, the premium shall be paid for the by Council.
The Treasurer is ultimately responsible for maintaining an up-to-date list of members in good standing through the Membership Committee.

Section VIII - Directors
In addition to the above officers there will be a minimum of six (6) Directors. Only members may serve as Directors. The term of office shall be two (2) years. Election shall be held for at least three (3) Directors in the even numbered years, and for at least three (3) in the odd numbered years. Any directorship that becomes vacant shall be filled by appointment of a majority of the Board of Directors only until the next Annual Meeting, at which time the vacancy shall be filled for the remaining term by vote of the membership.

Section IX
The Board of Directors shall conduct the business of the Council during intervals between its meetings, make arrangement for meetings of the Council and pass upon all applications for membership

ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES
Section I - Nominating Committee
At least three (3) months prior to the Annual Meeting, the President shall appoint, with advice and consent of the Board of Directors, a Nomination Committee of three (3) from the membership. The President shall not serve on this Committee.
At least four (4) weeks prior to the Annual Meeting, the Nominating Committee shall submit to the Board of Directors, in writing, nominees for each elected office to be filled and for members of the Board of Directors whose terms will expire.

Section II -- Auditing & Compliance Committee
If requested by the membership, There shall be an Auditing Committee of three (3) appointed by the President from the membership with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors. Council Officers may not serve on this Committee. This Committee shall make suitable audits for the books of the Council and submit its report in writing thereon to the Council not less often than annually.

The Board of Directors is responsible for contracting with an independent auditor/accounting firm, and shall submit all required documents to the selected auditor for biannual independent audits.

Section III - Other Committees
The President with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors, as deemed necessary, shall appoint all other Committees.

ARTICLE VII - ELECTIONS
Section I
Election of Officers and Directors shall be by ballot.

Section II
The Secretary shall mail a list of all nominees and Council Members to all members in good standing two (2) weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. At the Annual Meeting as election of Officers and Directors will be held. Each Corporation represented within the Council and present at the Annual Meetings shall be entitled to cast one vote. All votes cast shall constitute an election. The results of the election shall be announced at the Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE VIII - MEETINGS
Section I - Regular Meetings
Regular meetings of the Council shall be held in the Spring and Fall. It is the obligation of the Board of Directors to ensure that proper insurance protection is secured for all meetings.

Section II -- Quorum
A quorum for the conduct of business at meetings, regular or special, shall consist of at least thirty percent (30%) of the membership of the Council.

Section III - Special Meetings
Special meetings of the Council may be held at the President's call, at the call of a majority of the Board of Directors or at the call of ten (10) members, which shall state the purpose of the meeting, provided however, that written notice of the meeting is mailed at least ten (10) day prior to the meeting date.

Section IV - Annual Meeting
The regular Spring Meeting shall be the Annual Meeting.

Section V - Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held prior to each regular or special meeting of the Council or at the call of the President, or a majority of such Board of Directors as exists provided however, that written notice of the meeting is distributed at least five (5) days prior to the meeting date. A quorum will consist of a majority of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE IX - PARLIAMENTARY RULES
The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order, Revised, shall govern in all cases where they do not conflict with the By-laws of this Council as interpreted by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS
These By-laws may be altered, amended or repealed at any regular or special meeting of the Council or by online survey with the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present or responding online.

Provided however, written notice of the meeting or online survey and of the proposed changes shall have been distributed to each member of the Council at least ten (10) days prior to the date of said meeting.

Article XI- Technical Corrections
The President, with two-thirds approval of the Board of Directors, may make such technical corrections to these By-laws as may be appropriate to affect their intent or clarify any ambiguity. Provided, that no such change may in any way repeal, alter, or amend any substantive or procedural aspect of the By-laws.