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CONSTITUTION of the
NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE I – NAME

Section 1. The name of this non-profit corporation shall be National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
A. It is the philosophy of the NJCAA to promote participation in intercollegiate athletics of male and female students within and among
its member institutions in concert with each institution’s educational mission. The NJCAA firmly believes that intercollegiate athletics
fosters and promotes participation, character development, sportsmanship, leadership and academic excellence.

ARTICLE II – MISSION STATEMENT

Section 1. The NJCAA’s mission is to promote, govern and foster a competitive environment for two-year college athletics. The NJCAA recognizes
the diverse nature of its membership, providing at all times a consistent and inclusive governance structure that provides opportunities for
all stakeholders and emphasizes the academic, athletic and community involvement goals of all student-athletes.
Section 2. Unlawful discrimination is incompatible with this mission and detracts from the organizations goal of promoting healthy and fair
competition. The NJCAA prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, religion, creed,
sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the NJCAA’s governance, programs, regulations and
employment practices.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Eligibility for Membership
A. Members eligible to join the NJCAA shall consist of two-year colleges and institutions accredited by the appropriate state and/or
regional accrediting agency. As members, they shall be entitled to all the privileges and obligations of the constitution, bylaws and
executive regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

ARTICLE IV – ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS

Section 1. The elective officers of the Board of Regents shall be a Board Chair, Women’s Senior Administrator and Men’s Senior Administrator. The
Board Chair and Board Vice-Chair shall be selected from the Board of Regents with the Senior Men’s and Women’s Administrators
elected by their respective Divisions (men and women) and shall not serve simultaneously as a General Board of Regents Member,
Regional Director or Assistant Regional Director. The elective officers of the NJCAA shall be a member of the professional staff of a
college which is a member of this organization, or a person who has been hired and/or elected by the member colleges within a region to
represent their interests.

Section 2. The 24 Board of Regent Members, one from each of the 24 regions, the Board Chair, the Men’s Senior Administrator, the Women’s
Senior Administrator and the six Presidential Representatives shall comprise the Board of Regents. All of these positions are volunteer
positions.
ARTICLE V – VOTING

Section 1. Each Board of Regent (24), the Senior Men’s Administrator, the Senior Women’s Administrator and each Presidential Representative (6)
shall be entitled to one vote at all meetings of the combined Board of Regents.

ARTICLE VI – FINANCES

Section 1. All funds and property of this 501c3 not-for-profit shall be obtained, held and administered in accordance with the procedures as stated in
the bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation.

ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS

Section 1. This constitution may be amended at the April Board meeting by two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the Board of Regents. All
constitutional changes which are adopted by the Board of Regents shall become effective as of the first day of August following the April
annual meeting of the Board of Regents at which such amendment was adopted.

ARTICLE VIII – ORGANIZATION OF REGIONS

Section 1. The Board of Regents shall have the power to organize the membership of this corporation into regions for administrative, legislative and
competitive purposes.

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