The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. The seven nine members shall be appointed for a three-year term. Four five members shall constitute a quorum of the National Council. Local chapters may choose to organize state associations.
Any secondary school is eligible to apply for a charter for a local chapter.
Non public schools accredited or approved by departments of education or accrediting agencies approved by the National Council are eligible to apply for a charter for a local chapter. Each school shall have its own chapter except in cases where a school s size precludes the formation of a full faculty council. In such cases, a chapter can be shared as long as other constitutional requirements can be met. Each chapter shall pay a one-time charter fee determined by the National Council. The annual individual member dues paid to a chapter, state, or regional affiliate, if any, shall not exceed five ten dollars inclusively.