SECTION 1. The name of the organization is The Graduate School Alliance for Executive Coaching. (hereinafter referred to as “GSAEC”).
SECTION 2. The principal office shall be in the State of Georgia at a location to be determined by GSAEC’s Board of Directors. GSAEC may have other offices at such place, or places, within or without the State of Georgia, as the Board of Directors may determine from time to time.
SECTION 1. The purpose and mission of GSAEC is to lead graduate schools in advancing professional education for executive and organizational coaching. It fulfills its purpose via a collaborative community of educators, researchers, and practitioners focused on strengthening the discipline and practice of executive and organizational coaching by: (1) establishing and fostering academic standards for graduate level courses and programs; (2) supporting academic institutions wishing to develop or re-design executive and organizational coaching courses and programs; and (3) compiling, organizing, sharing and sponsoring research and scholarship that builds the executive and organizational coaching community and contributes to the body of knowledge.
SECTION 2. GSAEC shall be organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. No part of the net earnings or assets of GSAEC shall inure to the benefit of any private individual or other person having a private or personal interest in the activities of GSAEC, except that GSAEC shall be authorized to pay reasonable compensation for necessary services actually rendered to it, and to pay reasonable expenses, and make payments and distributions, necessary for it to operate.
SECTION 3. Upon the dissolution or liquidation of GSAEC, all funds or other assets then remaining in its possession shall be transferred or conveyed proportionally, as determined and approved by the Board of Directors, to Members in good standing with GSAEC for three (3) consecutive years prior to official action to dissolve.
SECTION 1. Membership in GSAEC shall consist of four types of members:
The Board of Directors shall determine from time to time any other membership requirements that it deems appropriate.
SECTION 2. Any institution, individual, or organization desiring to become a Member of GSAEC shall file a written application for membership with the Secretary of the Board of Directors in such form as the Board of Directors shall from time to time prescribe. To be elected to membership, each applicant must satisfy the criteria for membership applicable at the time and receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting of the Board at which a quorum has been established. Notice of acceptance or rejection shall be given to the applicant promptly. Membership in GSAEC is not transferable or assignable.
SECTION 3. Upon approval of membership by the Board of Directors, new Members will sign a standard Member Agreement that specifies the duties and responsibilities of Members.
SECTION 4. With thirty (30) days prior written notice to a Member, membership may be terminated by the Board for failure to fulfill requirements of membership or for conduct on the part of a Member that is deemed prejudicial to the welfare of GSAEC. Such action shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Directors present and voting at a meeting of the Board at which a quorum has been established. A Member may request and shall be granted an opportunity to be heard at any Board meeting at which the Board is considering action on the Member’s status with GSAEC.
SECTION 5. No Member shall incur any expenses or expend any funds on behalf of GSAEC or any other Member without the prior approval of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, no Member shall unilaterally undertake any action, which could potentially result in liability or the expenditure of funds by GSAEC, or any other Member without the prior written approval of the Board.
SECTION 6. Any Member may voluntarily resign as a Member of GSAEC by filing written resignation with the Secretary of the Board of Directors at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the resignation. No resignation shall relieve any Member from liability for dues or assessments which may be accrued and/or unpaid at the time such resignation is filed.
