Bylaws Religion Communicators Council

April 2012 (Adopted Philadelphia Convention)

Article 1 Organization

Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Religion Communicators Council.

Section 2. The organization shall have a seal, which shall be kept by the national office.

Section 3. The organization may, at its pleasure by a vote of the membership body, change its name.

Article 2 Purpose

Section 1. The Religion Communicators Council is a not-for-profit religious and educational organization within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and regulations thereunder (collectively referred to as “the Code”). The Council shall not directly or indirectly conduct any activities not permitted by an organization described in Code Section 501(c)(3) or by an organization formed under the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.

Section 2. The purposes of the Religion Communicators Council are:

1. To provide an environment for the exchange of ideas and the discussion of mutual concerns among professional religion communicators.
2. To encourage excellence and accountability among professional religion communicators.
3. To provide continuing education opportunities and support for religion communicators.
4. To recognize achievements of Religion Communicators Council members and the secular media.
5. To encourage individuals to become professional religion communicators.
6. To build among Religion Communicators Council members an understanding and appreciation of diverse faith groups.
7. To support understanding and acceptance of religious faith and faith communities.

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