The purpose of the Chapter's Leadership Information Kit is to provide chapter leadership with a basic understanding on how to govern its chapter in a fashion consistent with the governance policies established by CMAA National. This information is not intended to dictate to the chapter on how to conduct its business as long as it's handled consistently with the Affiliation Agreement, Chapter Bylaws, and all policies of CMAA National. The "kit" is intended to be a "living" document that each chapter maintains and updates as needed on an annual basis; specific chapter information should be included in order to tailor the kit to the specific chapter.
The goal of the kit is to provide:
1) Information critical to each chapter
2) Education for new chapter leaders and board members
3) Fostering continuity as leadership transitions within the chapter
It is the responsibility of each chapter president to make sure the chapter is being effectively managed and led and that the chapter policies and governance are not in conflict with CMAA Nationals activities, policies, and positions. The chapter president is responsible for coordinating with CMAA National.
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Documents are in Word format unless the content is not to be altered in which case a PDF version is linked. Click on individual document titles to view/download document.)
Section I: CMAA Materials
2008 Business Plan
Bylaws (amended at 2007 National Conference)
Anti-Trust Policy
Policy Statements
National Partnerships
Code of Professional Ethics of the Construction and Program Manager
2007-2008 Board of Directors Roster
2007-2008 Board of Directors Calendar
2007-2008 Committee Chair Roster
2008 National Staff Directory
2008 National Staff Organization Chart
Section II: Directory of Chapter Leadership
2007-2008 Regional Chapter Presidents Roster (updated 22 February)
Chapter Officer Roster (insert here-placeholder)
Section III: Chapter Governance
Board of Directors Role and Responsibility
Officer Roles and Responsibilities
Nominating Procedures
Officers Agreement Form
Officers Agreement Form-Writeable PDF
Sample of Chapter Committees
Section IV: Chapter Materials
Affiliation Agreement (insert signed copy here-placeholder)
Chapters Bylaws (insert here-placeholder)
Standard Regional Chapter Bylaws
Regional Chapters Administration Manual (PDF)
Appendix A: Annual Report
Appendix A: Annual Report-Writeable PDF
Appendix B: Chapter of the Year Award
Appendix C: Chapter of the Year Entry Form
Appendix C: Chapter of the Year Entry Form-Writeable PDF
Appendix D: CMAA Foundation Activity Form
Guidelines for Chapters on Selected Legal Issues
Honorary Owner Membership Form
The Company Corporation Process of Incorporating
Incorporation Application
Web Guidelines for Chapters Using CMAA Server
Section V: Chapter's Best Practices (insert here-placeholder)
Section VI: Chapter Calendar (insert here-placeholder)