ARTICLE I - MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of the Alliance of Bible Based Churches (hereinafter referred to as the "Alliance" or "ABBC") to promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation and cooperation among people and churches of Biblical faith by extending hospitality, offering educational opportunities, pastoral and congregational networking with other Bible based pastors and churches, providing moral leadership, sharing in service, working for justice and the promulgation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

ARTICLE II - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Officers. The officers of the ABBC shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and such number of Directors-At-Large which shall constitute the balance of the board. They shall reflect the diversity of membership and geography of the Alliance's voting members.

Section 2. Terms of Office. All officers and directors shall be elected for a term of one (1) year at the annual meeting of the Alliance, coinciding with the annual conference. They may be re-elected, but no officer may serve for more than four (4) consecutive terms. Any voting member shall be eligible to serve as an officer of the corporation.

ARTICLE III - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Alliance, the annual conference and regular and special meetings of the board of directors. The President shall see that all orders and resolutions of the corporation are implemented. The President shall submit a report of the activities of the corporation at the annual conference of the Alliance. The President shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed or empowered by the board of directors.

Section 2. Vice President. In the absence or the disability of the President, the Vice president will assume the duties of the presiding officer. He/she may also be given such other duties as the board deems appropriate. The Vice President also has major liaison responsibilities as:

Section 3. Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping complete and accurate records of all proceedings and actions of the board of directors, and the Alliance at its annual conference. The Secretary shall also see that proper and timely notice is given to all members regarding date, time and place of all meetings of the Alliance. The Secretary is also responsible for correspondence and issuing of membership cards, certificates, etc. The Secretary also certifies resolutions, election results, etc., setting his/her hand and seal to same. The Secretary performs the same functions to the President, the board and the annual conference. The Secretary shall chair the annual conference committee.

Section 4. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for receiving all monies due the corporation and providing reports of same receipt and deposits of all monies and other assets to the President, the board and the annual conference. The Treasurer shall be a signer on the bank accounts of the ABBC. A second signatory shall be selected from the directors-at-large of the corporation. The Treasurer is the chair of the budget committee. The Treasurer, by virtue of his/her office, is Treasurer of all committees of the ABBC. He/she shall secure an adequate bond in an amount approved by the board, so designating others who shall be likewise bonded.

Section 5. All Officers. All officers and directors shall also be responsible to represent the ABBC, the board, the President or Executive Director when called upon so to do.

Section 6. Directors-At-Large. Directors, in addition to those elected to serve as officers, are to be elected from ABBC member congregations. They shall reflect the diversity of the clergy or other leaders who have been conferred such authority by congregations who don't have called or paid clergy, laity, men and women, geographical areas, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, young and old.

ARTICLE IV - COMMITTEES and TASK FORCES

Section 1. Committee Chairs. Special committee and task force chairpersons, not otherwise provided for in these bylaws, shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the executive committee and ratified by the board of directors. Committee and task force chairs shall be considered ex-officio members of the board with voice, but no vote.

Section 2. Executive Committee. The executive committee shall be composed of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Director. The President, by virtue of his/her office shall be chairman of the committee. Its charge shall include:

Section 3. Fund Development Committee. The fund development committee shall be chaired by the Vice President. The President and Executive Director shall be ex-officio members, without vote. It shall meet on the call of the chair. Its charge shall include:

Section 4. Special Committees and Task Forces. Special committees and task forces may be named by the President or Executive Director, with the approval of the board at their next regular meeting. Such special committees or task forces will be given a specific charge, a time-line by which to accomplish their work, and a suggested membership size. These committees and task forces will report ultimately to the board, with operational guidance from the Executive Director. He/she and the President will be ex-officio members of all committees.

Section 5. Nominating Committee. The nominating committee shall be composed of at least five (5) members to include the President and Executive Director. It shall be appointed by the board of directors. In recommending candidates or a slate of officers, the committee shall consider geographic areas, racial and ethnic representation, men and women, clergy, other congregational leaders and laity. It shall meet on the call of the chair. Its charge shall be to present nominations for officers and directors for election at the annual conference.

Section 6. Personnel Committee. This committee shall be composed of the President and two (2) other members drawn from the board of directors, appointed by the President. It shall meet on the call of the President. Its charge shall be to search, interview and recommend a person for the position of Executive Director. The final selection and motion to hire must be accomplished by the entire board of directors in closed session. The committee shall be further charged with the responsibility of evaluating a new Executive Director at the end of six months, one year and two years. After that he/she shall be reviewed on a bi-annual basis.

ARTICLE V - PROGRAMS

Section 1. Ongoing and/or Temporary Programs. The ABBC, in keeping with its mission, may, with the approval of the board and the voting members so assembled at an annual conference, be the sponsoring "umbrella" body for groups, causes or needs consistent with its mission.

ARTICLE VI - STAFF

Section 1. Executive Director. The Executive Director shall be the Chief Operational Officer and shall have oversight for the programs, outreaches, activities and staff of the ABBC and serve as ex-officio member of all program areas, committees, regions, task forces and the board of directors, with voice but without vote. The duties of the Executive Director shall be defined by the board of directors to whom he/she shall be responsible. The President of the ABBC is the Executive Director's immediate supervisor.

Section 2. Staff Secretary. The duties of the staff secretary shall include administrative assistance to the Executive Director, at whose pleasure the employee will serve. In any instance where the Alliance may be without an Executive Director, the staff secretary will report to the President.

Section 3. Accounting, Program and Other Staff. Paid and volunteer staff may be contracted with or hired by the Executive Director with the approval of the board of directors.

Section 4. Personnel Policies. The latest personnel policy, which may or may not be included in an HR type employee handbook, as approved by the board of directors, shall apply to all paid and volunteer staff.

ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS

These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present at a board of directors meeting, provided the Secretary has provided written notice to all members at least ten (10) days in advance of said meeting. Bylaw amendments must then be ratified by a majority vote at the next annual conference to become permanent.

ARTICLE VIII - PROCEDURE

Except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, or in the constitution, all business shall be conducted in accordance with the most recently published and available edition of Roberts Rules of Order.