ARTICLE I – NAME

The name of the organization shall be North Dakota Sportfishing Congress (NDSFC), Incorporated and will be operated as a non-profit organization regulated by the Secretary of State as incorporated under the laws of the State of North Dakota.

ARTICLE II – OBJECTIVES

Objective:  The objective of the North Dakota Sportfishing Congress is to conserve, promote and improve the quality of sportfishing in North Dakota.

Section 1. To protect the rights and privileges of citizens to pursue sportfishing.

Section 2. To unite the manpower and assets of the North Dakota Sportfishing Congress member organizations and individuals to support environmental concerns, and fisheries management programs as agreed upon by the action of the corporation.

Section 3. To form effective lines of communication between its members, governmental agencies and private organizations.

Section 4. To provide information to stakeholders and elected officials that will empower them to introduce or oppose bills, appropriations and/or compose directives that are in the best interests of sportfishing.

Section 5. To endorse fair and just fishing regulations for all and foster the strict enforcement of such regulations.

Section 6. To establish a public awareness of the problems and challenges facing sportfishing through outreach and education.

Section 7. To promote educational programs for the public on the rewards of sportfishing and the importance of boating safety.

Section 8. To bolster public support for governmental agencies and conservation organizations that endorse sportfishing and sound fish management practices that lead to sustainable fisheries.

Section 9. To promote sportsmanship and respect for our aquatic resources.

Section 10. To support the conservation efforts of all anglers and/or sportfishing organizations.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. This organization shall be open to any fishing organization or individual subscribing to the objectives and purposes as provided in the corporation’s Constitution and By-Laws.

ARTICLE IV – MEETINGS

Section 1. Meetings shall be held semi-annually with the date and place of the meeting to be determined by the Executive Board of the Corporation.  The annual meeting shall be held no earlier than February 15, but no later than May 1st.

ARTICLE V – DUES

Section 1. Members of this Corporation shall pay annual dues. Specific information regulating annual dues shall be specified in the corporation's By-Laws.

ARTICLE VI – EXECUTIVE BOADR

Section 1. The Executive Board of this corporation shall consist of Executive Officers comprising of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Past-President and Directors as provided for in Corporation’s By-Laws.

Section 2. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by the Executive Board. The exact composition, authority, duties, and terms of office of the Executive Board shall be specified in the corporation’s By-Laws.

ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Any amendments to this Constitution must be reviewed and approved by the Executive Board of the Corporation prior to being submitted to the authorized voting members at the Corporation’s annual meeting.

Section 2. The Executive Board is required to give notice to its membership when an amendment has been proposed, when it will be discussed and up for vote.

Section 3. The adoption of a proposed amendment requires a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Executive Board.

Revised 11.26.24