NATIONAL INVESTOR RELATIONS INSTITUTE NEW YORK CHAPTER BY-LAWS
As Amended December 2025
The following by-laws shall govern the conduct of the affairs of the New York Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (the “Chapter”).
Article I: PURPOSE The Chapter will promote the common interests of individuals engaged in the investor relations profession and adopt and support the objectives of the National Investor Relations Institute (“NIRI”).
Article II: MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Chapter.
Membership Committee. A Membership Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors, shall actively solicit new members for NIRI. These new member referrals shall be forwarded directly to NIRI. The Membership Committee shall promptly respond to inquiries from the Executive Office of NIRI as to qualifications of candidates for membership. The Membership Committee shall be guided by the membership restrictions and regulations prescribed by NIRI.
Membership Qualification. Membership in the Chapter shall be open to all members of the national organization of NIRI who are in good standing, desire to be affiliated with the New York Chapter and agree to pay the prescribed dues of the Chapter.
Termination of Membership. Membership may be terminated under any of the following circumstances:
A. Any member of the Chapter who, after being accepted to membership, ceases to be a member of the national organization of NIRI for any reason shall cease to be entitled to membership in a Chapter, unless such membership is continued by specific action of the Membership Committee, subject to approval by a majority of the Board
B. Paid dues are non-refundable, even upon resignation.
C. The Board of Directors shall have the power to suspend or withdraw the privilege of membership in the Chapter or take other appropriate disciplinary action with regard to a member, provided that such action is approved by three-fourths of the