Article I: Name

The Name of the Organization shall be the Columbia Teachers Association, the chapter in the South Carolina Music Teachers Association.
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Article II: Object

Section 1: The object of the association shall be the enhancement ​of  the art of teaching musical skills and understanding.
   
Section 2: Activities of the association are aimed at the  promotion of the art of music and the appreciation of musical performance      among the peoples of this community.
   
Section 3: The association will strive to cooperate with the various
organizations which directly affect the cause of music.
     
​Section 4: CMTA is not organized for profit and no part of its net      earnings inures to the benefit of any private individual.
   
Section 5: In the event of the dissolution of this organization, any
funds remaining in the treasury after the payment of any    
​outstanding debts shall be contributed to a non-profit organization
which qualifies under the section 501 (C)(3) of the internal revenue 
service code, such as the MTNA scholarship foundation.

Article III: Membership

 Section 1: Membership classification in the association shall be:     
 active, student, corporate, and senior.

Section 2: Membership privileges and dues are prescribed by the 
bylaws of the association. 

Article IV: Affiliation

All members of the chapter shall be required to hold membership in the South Carolina Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association.

Article V: Officers

Section 1: The elected officers of the association shall be as follows:
president, president elect, vice president, recording secretary, 
corresponding secretary, and treasurer.

Section 2: Procedures for the election of officers are specified in the 
bylaws of the association.

Article VI: Meetings

There shall be seven meetings a year of the association. To be held the months of September, October, November, January, February, March and April.

Article VII: Quorum
A quorum at any regular or special meeting of the association shall consist of one third of the active membership.

Article VIII: Fiscal Year
The fiscal year shall be the same as the membership year, beginning July 1 and ending June 30.

Article IX: Amendments
The constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the active members present and voting, proving that a notice of such intended amendment has been submitted to the membership at a previous regularly scheduled meeting prior to the voting. Such notice shall state the amendment to be considered.