ARTICLE 2 — OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Federation are to organize and unite the existing Celtic Supporters Clubs in North America and to encourage and promote the formation of new clubs within the boundaries of North America. It will also be a non-profit and non-sectarian organization.

ARTICLE 3 — AFFILIATION
The Federation will affiliate with Glasgow Celtic Football Club and will act as its sole representative within the boundaries outlined in Article 2.

ARTICLE 4 — ORGANIZATION
The Federation shall be composed of members as hereinafter set out and it shall be managed by an executive committee constituted as stated in these by-laws.

ARTICLE 5 — MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be open to all properly constituted clubs within the boundaries of North America.

ARTICLE 6 — MEMBERSHIP FEES
Annual membership fees shall be set by the executive committee and approved and adopted at each Annual General Meeting. They shall be based on the following criteria:

(a) Membership in each club from one to seventy five (75)
      members.

(b) Membership in each club over seventy five (75) members.

ARTICLE 7 — MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

(a) Each club wishing to renew their status for the upcoming
      year shall, seven (7) daysprior to the Annual General
      Meeting, pay a portion of their fee for that year amounting
      to not less than twenty-five (25) percent of their fee for
      the year ending at the Annual General Meeting.

(b) New applicants shall apply to the Executive Committee for
      membership not less than fourteen (14) day prior to the
      Annual General Meeting.

(c) If an application meets the criteria laid down by the
      Federation, the Executive Committee shall admit the
      applicant to membership.

ARTICLE 8 — ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

(a) The Annual General Meeting of the Federation shall be held
      on a convenient day in June, the actual date to be set by
      the Executive Committee.

(b) All members shall receive fourteen (14) days notice of the
      time and location of the Annual General Meeting.

(c) Order of business at the Annual General Meetings:

1. Roll Call
2. Period of Remembrance
3. Tributes and Introduction of Guests
4. Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting
5. President's Address
6. Secretary's Report
7. Treasurer's Report and Financial Statement
8. Other Reports
9. Unfinished Business
10. Roll Call
11. Amendments to the Constitution
12. Election of Executive Officers
13. New Business
14. Adjournment

(d) The Chairperson may, at his/her discretion, introduce any
      special business for discussion after the approval of the
      minutes.

ARTICLE 9 — SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

(a) A Special General Meeting may be called by the Executive
      Committee by its own motion.

(b) A Special General Meeting shall be called within thirty (30)
      days following the receipt of a written request signed by
      executive members of clubs representing not less than
      one-third (1/3) of the Federation membership.

(c) All members shall receive fourteen (14) days notice of the
      date, time and location of any Special General Meeting.

(d) Only the business for which a Special General Meeting has
      been called will be dealt with, except with the unanimous
      consent of the voting members present.

ARTICLE 10 — QUORUM

ARTICLE 11 — VOTING

(a) Those who shall be qualified to vote and take part at
      General Meetings of the Federation shall be the designated
      delegate of clubs in membership.

(b) The name of the designated delegate and alternate must be
      filed with the Federation not less than seven (7) days prior
      to the General Meeting.

(c) At all meetings of the Federation voting shall be a show of
      hands, unless a poll is requested. Decisions shall be made
      by a simple majority of the member votes present. Each
      club has one (1) vote.

(d) If a poll is required, appointed scrutineers shall total the
      votes and report same to the President of the Federation,
      who shall announce the results to the assembly for the
      record.

(e) The President shall have a casting vote only.

(f) Members of the Executive Committee shall have a voice but
      no vote at a General Meeting.

(g) Members of the Executive Committee may not sit as voting
      delegates at a General Meeting.

ARTICLE 12 — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(a) The business of the Federation shall be conducted by an
      Executive Committee which shall be compromised of the
      following officers.

1. President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. Sergeant at Arms
6. A East Coast Representative
7. A West Coast Representative

(b) The election of these officers shall be by secret ballot at
      the Federation's Annual General Meeting.

(c) The following officers shall be elected for a period of two
      years: the President, Treasurer, Sergeant at Arms and East
      Coast Representative in odd numbered years and the Vice-
      President, Secretary and West Coast Representative in
      even numbered years.

(d) Should any business be conducted involving a club with
      which any Executive Committee Member is associated, said
      member shall absent himself (herself) until that part of the
      business is completed.

(e) Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at the
      call of the President or a majority of members.

(f) The Executive Committee shall meet not less than Quarterly.

(g) A majority of members shall form a quorum at all meetings.

(h) All individuals being considered for Executive Committee
      positions of the Federation shall be a member in good
      standing of their own particular club.

ARTICLE 13 — DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(a) The President shall preside at all meetings of the Federation
      and he/she shall give a casting vote only. He/she will act
      as spokesperson for the Federation and will delegate such
      responsibilities when required.

(b) The Vice President shall be the senior officer of the
      Federation next to the President and he/she shall preside at
      all meetings in the President's absence. He/she shall have
      other duties as proscribed.

(c) The Secretary shall be responsible for Corporate Affairs of
      the Federation.

(d) The Treasurer shall be responsible for the fiscal affairs of
      the Federation.

(e) The Sergeant at Arms shall introduce all new members and
      assist the President in preserving order when called upon to
      do so. He/she shall have other duties as proscribed.

ARTICLE 14 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

(a) All proposed amendments to the constitution shall be
      forwarded in writing to the Federation no later than April
      30th of the year prior to the Annual General Meeting or
      thirty (30) days prior to a Special General Meeting called for
      that purpose.

(b) Amendments to the constitution will require a simple
      majority of the delegates' votes present.