CHSSA Constitution

Article II: Purposes

Section 1. To foster a healthy and well-rounded curricular and extra-curricular speech program for the high schools of California

Section 2. To organize, supervise and determine rules for the California State Speech Tournament.

Section 3. To coordinate the activities of the various speech leagues of the state.

Section 4. To provide liaison with the National University Extension Association (NUEA) and the National Federation of High School Activities Association.

Section 5. To improve the coordination of the high school and college curricular and extracurricular speech programs.

Section 6. To provide the necessary funds for the operation of the State Speech Tournament and the operation of the Association.

Section 7. To provide liaison between the various speech leagues in California and the Association of California School Administrators.

Section 8. No substantial part of the activities of the Association shall consist of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Association shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign, including the publishing or distribution of statements on behalf of any candidate for public office.

Section 9. The property of this Association is irrevocably dedicated to Scientific and Educational purposes meeting the requirements for exemption provided by Section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and no part of the net income or assets of this organization shall ever inure to the benefit of any director, officer, or member thereof, or to the benefit of any private persons. Upon dissolution or winding up of the Association, its assets remaining after payment or provision for payment of all debts and liabilities of this Association shall be distributed to a non-profit fund, foundation, or association which is organized and operated exclusively for Scientific and Educational purposes and which has established a tax exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.