CHAPTER ORGANIZATION FAQ
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CHAPTER ORGANIZATION FAQ |
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What is a Chapter? A chapter of the UAP is created for the purpose of promoting maximum participation of all members in UAP affairs and advancing the objectives of the organization. Q: What is the minimum number of members of a UAP Chapter as prescribed by the UAP Constitution and By-Laws? A UAP Chapter shall have a minimum of 20 members. Q: What is the maximum number of members of a UAP Chapter as prescribed by the UAP Constitution and By-Laws? A UAP Chapter shall have a maximum of 100 members. Q: How is a UAP Chapter formed? A new chapter is formed only through the sponsorship of another chapter in coordination with the District Director and the Standing Committee on Chapter Organization of the Commission on Internal Affairs. |
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What is a provisional Chapter? A chapter may be established with less than 20 members on the condition that it is situated on a very remote place in the country. Provisional Chapters must have a minimum of seven (7) members. Q: Can a chapter be organized outside the country? Yes, a chapter can be organized by UAP members outside the country in accordance to the UAP By-Laws. Q: What are the duties and responsibilities of a Chapter? It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Chapter through its Chapter Board to implement rules and regulations, policies and programs adopted by the National Board. |
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Chapter to require its members: to defend, uphold and abide by the By-Laws of UAP and to abide by the Architects Code of Ethics; to pay the required fees, dues and assessments promptly; to assist UAP in the conduct of its affairs whenever called upon to do so; to endeavor to attend all annual, regular and special meetings of UAP and those of the Chapter of which he is a member. Maximum absences of more than 50 percent shall be a cause for dismissal from the Chapter Roster, upon the discretion of the Chapter Board; to support programs of the government and the community related to architecture and national welfare, and be actively involved in civic and public affairs; and to conduct oneself in dignity and in a manner worthy of a professional. |