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ExecW0192022 <br /> governmental and non-governmental entities, and administer the affairs of their Chapter, to <br /> facilitate the purposes of MABAS. <br /> SECTION NINE—COUNCIL OF CHAPTER PRESIDENTS <br /> A Council of Chapter Presidents is hereby created that consists of the elected President of each <br /> state Chapter. The Council of Chapter Presidents shall facilitate coordination among state <br /> Chapters, adopt bylaws for the operation of the Council of Presidents, ensure compliance with <br /> this Agreement, recommend common operating procedures and practices, recommend changes <br /> to this Agreement, and promote unity to facilitate the purposes of MABAS. MABAS and the <br /> Council of Chapter Presidents shall be hosted by the founding Chapter of MABAS, Illinois, and <br /> shall be based therein. As the Council is hosted in Illinois, all issues and questions concerning <br /> the construction, validity,enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by, <br /> and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Illinois. <br /> SECTION TEN -DIVISIONS <br /> For operational efficiency and representation of Member Units, Divisions are hereby authorized <br /> on a Chapter-by-Chapter basis in accordance with procedures established by their Chapter. <br /> When a Division forms within a state that does not have a Chapter, that Division will be affiliated <br /> with another state Chapter in accordance with procedures established by that other state's <br /> Chapter. <br /> Divisions shall have their own governing Board, shall determine the number and role of Division <br /> officers, and shall develop bylaws that govern their operations within the framework of this <br /> Agreement and direction of the Chapter and Council of Chapter Presidents. Divisions shall <br /> maintain authority to establish emergency response procedures, protocols, resources, and <br /> training requirements within the framework of this Agreement and the direction of the Chapter and <br /> Council of Chapter Presidents. Divisions may fix and assess dues,secure appropriate insurance, <br /> own and maintain facilities, vehicles, apparatus and equipment, employ and provide benefits for <br /> personnel, operate specialized response teams, enter into agreements with other governmental <br /> and non-governmental entities, and administer the affairs of their Division, to facilitate the <br /> purposes of MABAS. <br /> 12 <br />