Article I. IDENTIFICATION

This organization shall be known as the "American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers North Carolina Chapter" (hereafter "Chapter").

Article II. PURPOSE

The purpose of the Chapter is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be preserved.

Article III. ORGANIZATION

3.1. Incorporation. The Chapter is a part of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (hereafter "Academy"). The Academy is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Illinois. The Chapter has no power to contract for, act for or bind the Academy. If the Chapter is dissolved, its funds or property shall, after payment of all debts, become the property and be used as part of the general funds of the Academy.

3.2. Offices. The Chapter may have an office. The registered office of the Academy is located in Chicago, Illinois.

3.3. Fellowship. Fellowship in the Chapter is limited to members of the Bar who meet the qualifications established pursuant to the Bylaws of the Academy.

Article IV. GOVERNMENT

4.1. Legislative Body. The legislative and governing body is the Board of Managers (hereafter "Managers").

4.2. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee consists of the positions set forth in the regulations.

4.3. Board of Review. The judicial body is the Board of Review.

Article V. ANNUAL MEETING

Annual meetings shall be conducted pursuant to the regulations of the Chapter.

Article VI. PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS

The principles of ethics and disciplinary rules shall govern the professional conduct of the Fellows of the Academy (hereafter "Fellows").

Article VII. AMENDMENTS

These rules may be altered, amended or repealed by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the Fellows present at any annual or special meeting, provided that the proposed amendments have been presented in writing to the Managers and submitted to the Fellows of the Chapter no later than sixty (60) days before the meeting at which the proposed amendments will be presented. Thereafter, they may take effect only upon approval by the Board of Governors of the Academy.