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TBEA Leadership Award Nomination
Everyone is encouraged to submit names for nominations for secondary and postsecondary Teacher of the Year Awards for 2012-13; there's plenty of time and there are many excellent business education teachers in Tennessee who are just waiting to be recognized. Nominees must be members of TBEA.

Constitution:
       Article I - Name
       Article II - Purposes
       Article III - Organization
       Article IV - Membership
       Article V - Meetings
       Article VI - Internal Revenue Dissolution and Limitations
       Article VII - Amendments

ARTICLE I-NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Tennessee Business Education Association. The Association shall be an affiliate of the National Business Education Association (NBEA), the Southern Business Education Association (SBEA), and the Tennessee Association of Career and Technical Education (TACTE).

ARTICLE II - PURPOSES

To expand opportunities for professional growth and development, program development, policy development, and marketing.
To focus on current issues in business education.
To assist and advise the Tennessee State Department of Education in promoting the expansion and improvement of business education programs within the state.
To cooperate with other states, affiliate organizations, and individuals interested in the further development of business education.

ARTICLE III - ORGANIZATION

Section 1 - Officers

The officers of this Association shall be a president, a president-elect, a secretary, and a treasurer. The President and the President-Elect shall both be elected for a term of one year with the President-Elect automatically moving to President.

The Secretary and the Treasurer shall be elected for two-year terms, and the election to these two offices shall be in alternate years. Upon completion of a two-year term, the officer (either Secretary or Treasurer) shall move into the position of President-Elect. In the years of election for either of these offices, the nomination will rotate from East, to Middle, to West Tennessee. If nominations cannot be obtained from the appropriate region, nominations may be accepted without regard to region of the state, and those persons may be elected without regard to region of the state.

If for any reason a vacancy occurs in any office, it shall be filled by the Executive Board until the succeeding election. The position, thus vacant, shall be filled in the following manner:

The presidency shall be assumed by the President-Elect; all other positions shall be filled by action of the Executive Board.

Section 2 - Executive Board

The Executive Board shall consist of the officers of the Association, the Past President, the elected regional board members, the Tennessee Educational Consultant for Business Technology Education (or similar position in the State Department of Education), the SBEA State Representative/NBEA Membership Director, the Publication Editor, the Legislative Representative, and the Student Representative.

Section 3 - Special Committees

Such committees as are necessary for the conduct of the work of the Association shall be appointed as needed by the President of the Association.

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP

All persons who are interested in working for the improvement of business education are eligible for membership in the Association.

The annual membership period shall extend from July 1 through June 30.

The amount of the annual dues shall be set by the Executive Board and approved at a meeting of the Association.

ARTICLE V - MEETINGS

The Association shall hold an annual conference.

The date, place, and time of the conference shall be designated by the Executive Board. The annual business meeting of the Association shall be held at the same time and place as the conference.

The assembled members at a regularly scheduled meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The rules of parliamentary procedure as laid down in Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern all meetings of the Association.

ARTICLE VI - INTERNAL REVENUE DISSOLUTION AND LIMITATIONS

Section 1 - Dissolution

In the event of dissolution, the residual assets of the organization will be turned over to one or more organizations which themselves are exempt as organizations described in sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or corresponding sections of any prior or future law, or to the Federal, State, or local government for exclusive public purpose.

Section 2 - Internal Revenue Limitations

Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, this corporation will not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by (a) a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue law or (b) a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or any other corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue law.

ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS

A proposed amendment to this constitution must be presented in writing by a member of the Association to an Executive Board member. The Executive Board shall review the proposed amendment(s) at its next called or scheduled meeting and notify the membership of any recommended amendment(s) no more than 60 days and no fewer than 14 days prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken. This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a regularly scheduled meeting.

Adopted at TBEA Meeting, March 24, 1972.

Adopted as revised at TBEA Meeting, September 27, 1975.

Adopted as revised at TBEA Meeting, September 24, 1977.

Adopted as revised at TBEA Meeting, September 24, 1983.

Adopted as revised at TBEA Meeting, September 26, 1998.

Adopted as revised at TBEA Meeting, September 27, 2008.

Bylaws:
       Article I - Election
       Article II - Duties
       Article III - Committees
       Article IV - Dues
       Article V - Meetings
       Article VI - Amendments

ARTICLE I - ELECTION

At least three months prior to the Association's annual conference, the President shall appoint the Nominating Committee chaired by the Past President and including two other members. The three regions of Tennessee shall be represented on the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of officers and regional Executive Board members to be presented during the business meeting at the annual conference. The Nominating Committee shall verify the eligibility of all candidates before placing their names on the slate.

Elected officers and other elected Executive Board members shall assume responsibility upon installation.

The Committee shall secure the permission of persons whose names are to be presented.

Nominations may also be made from the floor. If there should be two or more candidates for a position, voting shall be by secret ballot. The majority vote of members present is necessary for election to the position.

All candidates for office must meet eligibility requirements as determined by the Executive Board. All Executive Board members must maintain membership in TBEA and NBEA. The President, during his/her year in office, must maintain membership in TACTE. The Legislative Representative, during his/her term on the Executive Board, must also maintain membership in TACTE.

ARTICLE II - DUTIES

President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and of the Executive Board; shall serve as the TBEA representative on the TACTE Board of Directors; shall communicate as requested with the officers of SBEA, NBEA, and TACTE; shall represent the Association at the annual SBEA and TACTE conventions and, when possible, at the annual NBEA convention; and shall be an ex-officio member of all Association committees except for the Nominating Committee.

The President shall appoint a parliamentarian from within the Executive Board. The President shall also appoint, with approval from the Executive Board, the SBEA State Representative/NBEA Membership Director, the Publication Editor, the Legislative Representative, the Student Representative, the Historian, and the Webmaster.

The President shall have the power to appoint alternates for any duty that the elected or appointed individual may not be able to perform.

President-Elect: In the absence or inability of the President, the President-Elect shall assume the duties of the President.

The President-Elect shall serve as chairman of the annual conference and work closely with all committee chairpersons.

Secretary: The Secretary shall attend to all correspondence of the Association and keep a correct and permanent record of the minutes of the meetings of the Association and of the Executive Board in a book provided for this purpose.

Within 30 days following a meeting, the Secretary shall provide the Executive Board with a copy of such minutes.

The Secretary shall present special reports as requested by the President and/or Executive Board and keep any other records and materials necessary to facilitate the operation of the Association.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall maintain a complete record of the members of the Association, have custody of all money belonging to the Association, pay all Association bills approved by the Executive Board, secure audit of records, keep a record of all expenses and income, and present special reports as requested by the President and/or the Executive Board.

Past President: The Past President shall advise the Executive Board, assist the President at the latter's request, and serve as chairperson of the Nominating Committee.

Regional Representatives: Regional Representatives shall represent their respective regions of the state and shall serve on the Executive Board for a three-year term. These representatives shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Executive Board, participating in decisions made by the Executive Board, and helping recruit and maintain membership in TBEA within their respective regions.

Executive Board: The Executive Board shall be the Executive authority of the Association.

The Executive Board shall be responsible for the management of the Association, approve expenditures, carry out policies established by the Association, report its transactions and those of the Association to the members, and suggest policies for consideration by the Association.

The Executive Board shall have full authority to speak and act for the Association between general meetings of the Association. It will hold such meetings as are necessary to formulate policies for the Association and to devise effective means of considering recommendations made to it by its officials. It shall give general direction to the entire Association program and make recommendations to be acted upon by the membership.

Appointed or non-elected positions to the Executive Board shall be the following:

The Tennessee Educational Consultant for Business and Technology Education (or similar position within the State Department of Education) shall serve on the Executive Board for the period of his/her employment by the State of Tennessee.
The SBEA State Representative/NBEA Membership Director shall serve on the Executive Board for a three-year term in accordance with SBEA Bylaws. This representative shall be responsible for recruiting and maintaining members in both TBEA and NBEA and shall report on TBEA and NBEA membership and on SBEA activities at each Executive Board meeting.
The Publication Editor shall be responsible for all Association publications as determined by the Executive Board. This position will coordinate the creation and maintenance of such publications with the Webmaster and the Historian. He/she shall assist in making recommendations to and report to the Executive Board.
The Legislative Representative shall serve a three-year term in accordance with SBEA Bylaws. This representative is also a member of the SBEA Legislative Committee. He/she shall initiate, coordinate, and support legislative activities that shall promote business education and shall report to the Executive Board. The Legislative Representative must also maintain membership in TACTE during his/her term of office.
The Student Representative shall represent the student membership in the Association and shall serve on the Executive Board for a one-year term. The Student Representative will be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in business education or related field and must be a student member of both TBEA and NBEA. This representative shall also be responsible for making recommendations to the Executive Board, participating in decisions made by the Executive Board, and helping recruit and maintain student membership in TBEA.
The Historian shall be responsible for preserving the Association’s history through the organization and maintenance of recorded historical information of the Association, including the chapter scrapbook. The Historian is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Executive Board and is encouraged to attend all Board meetings.
The Webmaster shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of relevant and current information as well as content facilitation for the Association’s Web site. The Webmaster is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Executive Board and is encouraged to attend all Board meetings.

Also, should unexpected vacancies arise, the Nominating Committee should present names representing institutions of the varied levels of education to fill this/these vacancy(ies) in compliance with the above geographic divisions. If the Association is unable to secure nominations from the appropriate levels of education to fill this/these vacancy(ies), the Nominating Committee may nominate persons without regard to teaching level.

A majority of the membership of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.

The Executive Board shall meet on the call of the President.

ARTICLE III - COMMITTEES

Special Committees: The President shall appoint the chairpersons and members to special committees as the need arises.

Conference Planning Committee: The Conference Planning Committee shall be chaired by the President-Elect, who shall appoint the chairpersons and members of the required conference committees.

Nominating Committee: At least three months prior to the Association's annual conference, the President shall appoint the Nominating Committee chaired by the Past President and including two other members. The three regions of Tennessee shall be represented on the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of officers and regional Executive Board members to be presented during the business meeting at the annual conference. The Nominating Committee shall verify the eligibility of all candidates before placing their names on the slate.

Representatives to the SBEA Leadership Conference: A maximum of three members shall be appointed by the Executive Board to represent TBEA at the SBEA Leadership Conference. When possible, one representative should be from each section of the state (East, Middle, and West).

ARTICLE IV - DUES

Each member shall pay annual dues to the Association. The annual membership period shall extend from July 1 through June 30.

The Executive Board shall review and recommend the amount of annual dues at the Board meeting immediately preceding the Conference.

ARTICLE V - MEETINGS

TBEA Conference: As set forth in the Constitution, the Executive Board shall designate a date and place for the Association's annual conference.

Tennessee Vocational Education Conference: The Association shall conduct a session during the Tennessee Career and Technical Education Conference.

ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS

A proposed amendment to these bylaws must be presented in writing by a member of the Association to an Executive Board member. The Executive Board shall review the proposed amendment(s) at its next called or scheduled meeting and notify the membership of any recommended amendment(s) no more than 60 days and no fewer than 14 days prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken. These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a regularly scheduled meeting.

Adopted at the TBEA Meeting, April 13, 1973.

Adopted as revised at the TBEA Meeting, September 27, 1975.

Adopted as revised at the TBEA Meeting, September 24, 1977.

Adopted as revised at the TBEA Meeting, September 24, 1983.

Adopted as revised at the TBEA Meeting, September 26, 1998.

Adopted as revised at the TBEA Meeting, September 27, 2008.