Section 1- The organization shall be known as the Mississippi State Federation of
Chapters of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Incorporated.

Section 2- The objectives and purpose of the Federation shall be as follows:

A. To sponsor and support state and federal legislation, rules and regulations
beneficial to Federal employees, annuitants and potential annuitants of the
civilian public service.
B. To oppose legislation, rules and regulations detrimental to the interests of
Federal employees, annuitants and potential annuitants;
C. To serve and advise civil annuitants, potential annuitants and spouses of
annuitants with respect to their rights under retirement laws and
regulations;
D. To promote the general welfare of annuitants and potential annuitants of
the civilian public service;
E. To cooperate with other organizations and associations in the furtherance of the
general objectives of this Federation;
F. To support civic and patriotic activities upholding American institutions
and ideals;
G. To unite fraternally for the benefit of all Chapters within the Federation.

All Chapters in the State of Mississippi shall be eligible for membership and may
retain membership upon payment of a per capita tax as required; all members in
good standing of such Chapters shall be Federation members. Dues payments and
gifts or contributions to NARFE are not deductible as charitable contributions for
tax purposes.

Section 1- Time and Location of Convention

Federation conventions shall be held annually during the month of April or May at a time
and place selected by the Federation president and approved by the Executive Board
or at a time and place determined by the Executive Board in case of an emergency. The
Convention shall be held for the purpose of transacting business; discussing Chapter
problems and other matters of interest to retirees; and to provide social, fraternal
and educational programs.

Section 2- Delegates to the Convention

Each Chapter in good standing shall be entitled to send to the Convention of the
Federation one delegate for each ten active members or fraction of ten, as shown
by the last per capita tax report. One delegate may cast the voting power of the
Chapter he or she represents and any Chapter not represented may give its proxy
to another Chapter with a delegate in attendance. Any member in good standing
and his/her guest may attend the business meeting and banquet but is not entitled
to a vote.

Section 3- Officers' Voting Rights

All Federation elective officers and Federation Past Presidents who are in
attendance shall each be entitled to one vote.

Section 4- Quorum

The quorum necessary to transact business shall consist of a minimum of thirty
delegates representing twelve or more Chapters.

Section 5- Procedures

Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall be observed at all Federation
conventions.

Section 6- Parliamentarian

A Parliamentarian shall be appointed by the President to serve at each Federation
convention. The Parliamentarian shall be knowledgeable about the bylaws and
Robert's Rules of Order.

Section 7- Order of Business

The order of business shall be established annually and set forth in the Convention
Standing Rules prepared by the Rules Committee. Such rules shall be subject to
the Executive Board's approval. Such rules may be amended by proposal
and affirmative vote by convention delegates and shall become effective upon
adoption by said Delegates.

Section 8- Convention and Rules Committee

At the Executive Board meeting following the annual Convention, the incoming
President shall appoint a Federation Convention Committee to plan the next
Convention, and a Rules Committee to establish rules for the next Convention,
such appointments shall be subject to Executive Board approval.

A. The Convention Committee shall prepare and submit to the Executive
Board tentative plans for the next Convention, a budget, and provide for an
audit.

B. The Rules Committee shall prepare and submit to the Executive Board, not
later than 30 days prior to the Convention, standing rules for the next Convention.

Section 1- Initiation of Resolutions

The Federation President will call for Resolutions annually. All properly
submitted resolutions will be referred by the President to an appropriate
committee. Each committee shall thoroughly study all resolutions assigned to it
and make recommendations to the Executive Board.

Section 2- Submission and Consideration of Resolutions

With the exception of convention committee resolutions, no resolution will
be considered unless it has been made in writing, approved by the Chapter
membership, and delivered to the Federation President 90 days or more prior to
the annual Federation Convention (an exception may be made to this rule as
described below). Upon receipt, the Federation President will expeditiously
determine whether the resolution is acceptable within the Federation's Bylaws by
assigning it to an appropriate committee appointed by the President. If acceptable
as is, the President shall direct the Federation Secretary to make copies of the
resolution and send one copy to each Chapter 60 days prior to the annual
Convention. Upon receipt, each Chapter President will inform the Chapter of the
proposed resolution at the next Chapter meeting. The object of this review is to
sense what the membership thinks of this proposal so its delegates can make an
informed decision when the resolution comes before the Convention. The
Chapter Presidents must certify that this process has been completed prior to the
Convention's first business session. Resolutions developed via this process will
require a majority vote by the delegates for passage.

Section 3- Other Resolutions

A. Resolutions or recommendations for action by the Convention that are
developed from reports of officers or committees of the Federation Board
will be made from the dais.
B. Resolutions that are used to express the sentiment of the Convention and
are principally a statement of the Convention itself.
C. These "other resolutions" may be made from the convention floor without
the review process described above, but will require a two-thirds vote of
the delegates present.

Section 1- Officers

The Officers of the Federation shall be; a President, a First Vice President, a
Second Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer and a District Representative from
each of the U. S. Congressional Districts in the State.

Section 2- Election and Terms of Office

The above named Officers shall be elected for a term of two years at the
Convention and they shall take office immediately after being sworn and shall
serve until a successor shall be installed.

Section 3- Executive Board

The Executive Board shall comprise all elected officials and the immediate Past
President of the Federation.

Section 4- Vacancies

Vacancies which occur in any elected position between elections, shall be filled
by the Executive Board to finish the term.

Section 1- President

The President shall preside at all meetings, perform the duties naturally pertaining
to the presidential office, shall call special meetings when necessary or when
requested by thirty percent of the Chapters, and shall approve all checks and
warrants signed by the Treasurer, subject to such restrictions as may be set by the
Federation or the Executive Board. The President shall appoint all standing
committees for the appropriate term and special committees as needed. Prior to
the beginning of the fiscal year, the President elect shall submit to the Executive
Board his/her proposed budget for the ensuing year for approval by the Executive
Board.

Section 2- Vice Presidents

A. The First Vice President shall preside in the absence of the President, shall
serve as chairperson of any committee as appointed by the President, and
shall perform all presidential functions in case of a vacancy in the office of
the President until such time as the Executive Board shall appoint a
successor.

B. The Second Vice President shall serve in the absence of both the President
and the Vice President and shall serve as chairperson of any committees as
appointed by the President.

Section 3- Secretary

The Secretary of the Federation shall be responsible for permanently maintaining
a copy of the National and Federation Articles of Incorporation with any changes
and a copy of the National and Federation bylaws with any amendments. The
Secretary shall also maintain a current membership list of names and addresses of
all members; a roster of names and addresses of current Federation officers; a
roster of Chapter Presidents and secretaries; minutes of membership and board
a record of all actions taken at such meetings, or taken without a
meeting, or by a committee appointed by the board; a record of written
communications to any member, and appropriate accounting records including the
annual audit record.

All of the above listed minutes, records, and lists shall be kept for a period of not
less than three years. All materials and records maintained by the Secretary shall
be transferred to an incoming Secretary at the next board meeting after installation
of new officers.

The Secretary shall forward to the National Secretary and Field Vice President a
copy of the minutes of each meeting. Upon completion of the Federation
Convention Report, the Secretary shall complete form F-22, and promptly send it
with any attachments, to the headquarters Federation Chapter Services, and shall
send copies to each chapter president. The Secretary shall also prepare
correspondence as required.

Section 4- Treasurer

The Treasurer shall receive all moneys due the Federation, keep a true account of
all moneys received and paid out, deposit moneys in a bank approved by the
Federation, draw checks against same when approved by the President under the
rules of the Federation or the Executive Board, and perform all other duties
required by this office. There shall be at all times one other member of the
Executive Board authorized to sign checks and do other Federation business with
the bank or banks where Federation funds are held. The President is designated to
perform the duties of the Treasurer if the Treasurer is incapacitated. The
President will appoint, with the approval of the Board, a new Treasurer to serve
the remaining term of the Treasurer.

Section 5- District Representatives

A. A District Representative must be a resident of and a registered voter in
the Congressional District represented.
B. A District Representative under the general policy guidance of the
Federation's Executive Board shall:

1. Represent and act as liaison officer between Chapters and the
Federation and help Chapters solve their problems.
2. Aid in the reactivation of inactive Chapters and in the organization of
new Chapters, including attendance at the Charter presentation
meetings.
3. Visit each Chapter as frequently as necessary but at least once each
year.
4. The District Representative shall serve as or appoint a member to serve
as the principal liaison with the Congressional Representative of their
district and coordinator of Congressional contacts.
5. A training session will be held in each district annually at a time
between November and February. The agenda for these sessions shall
be coordinated between the District Representatives.

The President shall appoint the following officers:

                  A. A Chaplain who shall pronounce the invocation and dismissal of the
                       Convention, and shall perform all other duties incidental to this office, or
                       as called upon by the President.
                  B. A Sergeant at Arms who will keep order at all Federation Conventions and
                       be available to assist the presiding officers in discharging their duties.
                  C. A Public Relations Officer who shall provide factual information on
                       NARFE activities to the news media within the state and who shall carry
                       out the public relations objectives of NARFE as outlined in the Public
                       Relations Handbook. The PR Officer shall serve as the NARFE/NET
                       Manager and Web Page Manager.
                  D. A Service Officer who shall be knowledgeable of the various sources of
                       assistance and information on matters affecting NARFE members such as;
                       survivor benefits under current OPM regulations, Social Security
                       requirements and benefits, state and federal income taxes, insurance and
                       health benefits, delivery of annuity checks, change of beneficiary, death
                       benefits and any other matters pertaining to retirement.

           Section 1- Standing Committees shall be:

           Section 2. Nominating Committee

           The Nominating Committee will be established biennially, comprising a member
           from each District recommended by the District Representative. The Chairman of
           the Nominating Committee will be rotated biennially through the Districts in
           ascending numerical order.

           Section 3. Other Committees

           Other committees may be appointed by the President as deemed necessary to carry
           out the business, purposes and functions of the Federation.

           Any amendment to these bylaws must be approved by a two-thirds vote of
           Delegates at the Convention. Final approval by National Headquarters is required
           before any change can become effective.

           All provisions of these bylaws must comply with the State of Mississippi law for
           Non-Profit Corporations.