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KOREAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION - INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
ARTICLE I
NAME AND MISSION
Section 1. Name
The name of this organization shall be the Korean Counseling Association - International Chapter, herein referred to as the Association or KCA-IC.
Section 2. Mission.
The Association aims to contribute to the advancement of the counseling profession through ongoing education, research and scholarship, professional practice, and collaboration.
The major goals of the Association are as follows:

a) To establish a professional and social network for members who are interested in and committed to serving diverse individuals, families, and groups in global counseling communities.

b) To provide continuing education and growth opportunities for members.

c) To support opportunities for scholarly discourse, production, and collaboration among members

d) To promote the professional status of Korean-American and Korean counseling professionals.

ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Classes of Membership.

a) There shall be four classes of membership: Professional, Student, Regular, and Retired.

b) Professional members shall include individuals who hold a master's degree or higher in counseling or a closely related field from a college or university. Professional members must present proof of academic credentials upon request. A professional member shall be a person actively engaged in the field of counseling who desires to promote the purposes and goals of the Association and who pays dues as established by the Board of officers, herein referred to as the Board. A professional member shall be entitled to vote and hold elective office.

c) Student members shall include individuals who are enrolled at least half-time in a counseling or closely related graduate program in a college or university and who are not employed full-time. A student member shall be a person who is interested in promoting the purposes and goals of the Association and pays dues as established by the Board. A student member shall have the right to vote and hold elective office.

d) Regular members shall include individuals whose interest and activities are consistent with those of the Association, but who are not qualified for Professional membership nor entitled to vote and hold elective office.

e) Retired members shall include individuals who are former active Professional or Regular members who have been members for five or more consecutive years, who have retired.

f) Members must abide by the Korean Counseling Association's Code of Ethics and American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics.

g) Applications for membership in any of the four categories shall be submitted to the President, who shall review and approve the application according to the provisions stated in this section. When eligibility is in doubt, applications shall be sent to the Board, which shall make the final decision.

h) The membership year shall be established by the Board. The current membership period begins on January 1 and ends on December 31 each calendar year.

i) If membership of any person is believed to be contrary to the interests and purposes of the Association, the Board may terminate membership on the basis of procedures established by the Board.

ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
Section 1. The Officers of the Association, serving on the Board, shall be a President, Executive Director, treasurer, Education Director, Communication Director (USA), Communication Director (Korea), Secretary, KCA-International Exchange Committee President, KCAInternational Exchange Committee Vice President, and other officers may deem necessary.
Section 2. The President of the Association shall be elected by written ballot (print or electronic) sent to the active members.
Section 3. The term of office for the President shall be two years, renewable.
Section 4. The President shall have the authority necessary to oversee, supervise, and conduct the affairs of the Association. The President shall appoint all other officers. The term of office for the appointed officers shall be two years, renewable.
Section 5. The Officers plan and execute the Association's overall activities under the leadership of the President. The role and major responsibilities of each officer include, but are not limited to, those listed below.
5-1. The President shall coordinate all activities of the Association, represent the Association at all regular and special functions, and serve as the spokesperson for the Association.
5-2. In the absence of the President, the Executive Director shall assume the responsibilities outlined in Article III, Section 5-1.
5-3. The Secretary shall manage general functions of the Association and keep the minutes and records for all regular and special meetings of the Association.
ARTICLE IV
ELECTIONS
Section 1. On January 1, the President shall appoint a Nominating Committee of not fewer than three active members. The Nominating Committee shall nominate one or more eligible Professional members for the office of the President. The Nominating Committee shall finish the election by March.
Section 2. Only active members in good standing shall be entitled to vote.
Section 3. The Secretary shall be responsible for the tabulation of votes. The Nominating Committee will certify the results. In the case of a tie, the election will be determined by lot and witnessed by at least two members of the Nominating Committee. The President shall announce the final result of election on the Association's website and/or via listserv.
ARTICLE V
FINANCES
Section 1. The Board shall have the power to allocate the funds of the Association for carrying out the purposes of the Association.
Section 2. Dues for all membership categories shall be established by the Board.
Section 3. All receipts and disbursements shall be made through accounts authorized by the Board.
Section 4. The financial records of the Association shall be audited by an Auditor appointed by the President with approval of the Board. Results of the annual audit will be forwarded to the Board at the end of Presidential term.
ARTICLE VI
PUBLICATIONS
One of the principal means by which the Association accomplishes its purposes is through publications. The Association shall engage in the preparation, production, distribution, and financing of such occasional and regular publications as the Board shall determine.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Amendments to the Articles of these Bylaws may be initiated in either of the following ways:
1-1. The Board may formulate amendments and submit them, with any arguments it chooses, to the members of the Association.
1-2. Any 10 or more active members may submit to the Board a proposed amendment or amendments in writing. The Board shall then submit the proposed amendment(s), with the Board's arguments and recommendations for or against, to the active members of the Association.
Section 2. The text of the proposed amendment(s), with explanations and arguments, a ballot, and a request for a written (paper or electronic) vote, shall be sent to the active members of the Association. At least 30 days must elapse between the date on which the proposal is sent to the members and the date on which the vote is counted.
Section 3. An affirmative vote by two-thirds of the members returning ballots within 30 days shall be sufficient for acceptance of an amendment. The Secretary shall count the ballots. The President shall certify the results. The results of the vote shall be reported to the membership.
Revised, January 2016

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