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BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN COVENANT INSTITUTE: GUARDIANS OF THE REPUBLIC

ARTICLE I:
NAME AND PURPOSE

  1. Name: The name of the organization shall be “The American Covenant Institute: Guardians of the Republic” (hereinafter referred to as “the Institute”).
  2. Purpose: The Institute is established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring America’s moral and constitutional foundations, enforcing conservative policies through AI-driven governance, and ensuring adherence to biblical and Founding Fathers’ wisdom.

ARTICLE II:
membership

  1. Membership Eligibility: Membership is open to individuals and organizations that support the mission and objectives of the Institute.
  2. Membership Rights: Members may participate in Institute events and initiatives but shall not have voting rights unless designated by the Board.
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ARTICLE III:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  1. General Powers: The Board of Directors (hereinafter “the Board”) shall oversee the management and strategic direction of the Institute.
  2. Number and Composition: The Board shall consist of no fewer than five (5) and no more than fifteen (15) members.
  3. Board Responsibilities:
    Establish organizational policies.
    1. Oversee financial and legal compliance.
    2. Approve major strategic initiatives.
    3. Appoint and evaluate the Executive Director.
  4. Terms and Elections:
    1. Directors shall serve terms of three (3) years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
    2. Elections shall be conducted by a majority vote of the Board.
  5. Removal and Resignation:
    1. A Board member may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board for conduct detrimental to the mission.
    2. A Board member may resign at any time with written notice.

ARTICLE IV:
officers

  1. Roles and Responsibilities:
    1. President: Darrell Lange – Serves as the primary spokesperson, oversees strategic vision, and chairs Board meetings.
    2. Vice President: Dan Huff – Assists the President and assumes duties in their absence.
    3. Secretary: [Nominee Name] – Maintains official records and oversees compliance with governing documents.
    4. Treasurer: [Nominee Name] – Manages financial records and oversees budget and audits.
  2.  Nomination and Appointments:
    1. Additional officer roles shall be nominated by the President and Vice President.
      Nominees shall be approved by a majority vote of the Board.
  3.  Terms and Elections:
    1. Officers shall be elected by the Board and serve for two (2) years.

ARTICLE V:
Committees

    1. Standing Committees:
      1. Executive Committee: Oversees urgent matters between Board meetings.
      2. Policy and Research Committee: Develops AI-driven policy enforcement strategies.
      3. Finance and Audit Committee: Ensures financial transparency.
      4. Advisory and Training Committee: Implements educational initiatives on governance, morality, and self-sufficiency.
    2.  Ad Hoc Committees:
      1. Additional committees may be established as needed.

ARTICLE VI:
meetings

    1. Regular Meetings: The Board shall meet at least four (4) times per year.
    2. Special Meetings: May be called by the President or a majority of the Board.
    3. Quorum: A majority of Board members shall constitute a quorum.
    4. Voting: Decisions shall be made by a majority vote unless otherwise stated.

ARTICLE VII:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

    1. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year shall align with the calendar year.
    2. Financial Oversight:
      1. The Treasurer shall present financial statements quarterly.
      2. An independent audit shall be conducted annually.
    3.  Fundraising and Donations: The Institute may accept donations, grants, and fundraising contributions in alignment with its mission.

ARTICLE VIII:
conflict of interest policy

    1. Disclosure: Board members must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
    2. Recusal: Members with conflicts shall recuse themselves from related decisions.
    3. Ethical Conduct: All members shall adhere to the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

ARTICLE IX:
AMENDMENTS

    1. Proposal: Amendments may be proposed by any Board member.
    2. Approval: Amendments require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board.

ARTICLE X:
DISSOLUTION

    1. Procedure: In the event of dissolution, assets shall be distributed to a 501(c)(3) organization with similar objectives.

ARTICLE XI:
ADOPTION

    1. Effective Date: These Bylaws shall take effect upon approval by a majority vote of the Board.

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    1. CERTIFICATION The undersigned, being the duly elected Secretary of the American Covenant Institute: Guardians of the Republic, certifies that the foregoing Bylaws were adopted by the Board of Directors on [Date].
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