Bylaws

2022 CEAHOW-EIE-Bylaws, changed (needs to be signed when new EX. Board is voted in)

Bylaws

With changes from Jan 15, 2022 Intergroup Meeting

CEA HOW Electronic Intergroup (English) as of April 28, 2022

Intergroup Number 90151

COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS HOW

The specific aim and primary purpose of Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW is to assist those persons who acknowledge their problem of eating compulsively and to aid them in the process of recovery from that disease. The general purpose and intent is to promote public and personal health and to work with and provide charitable and cultural assistance to those with the problems of compulsive eating and food addiction.

ARTICLE 1 – NAME AND PURPOSE

SECTION 1. NAME

The name of this organization shall be the CEA-HOW Electronic Intergroup English (hereinafter referred to as “Intergroup”).

SECTION 2. PURPOSE

The general purpose and intent are to promote personal spiritual recovery and physical well-being through the practice and sharing of the 12 Steps of Recovery as described In the Big Book of AA; the CEAHOW Food Plan, Tools of Recovery, membership requirements, and participation guidelines of CEAHOW.

The specific aim and primary purpose of Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW is to assist those persons who acknowledge their problem of eating compulsively and to aid them in the process of recovery from that disease. The general purpose and intent are to promote public and personal health and to work with and provide charitable and cultural assistance to those with the problems of compulsive eating and food addiction.

The specific aim and primary purpose of this Intergroup is to provide support and assistance to the groups, to communicate with the groups, to provide retail sales of CEA-HOW literature to individuals and groups within its local, and to send representation to the Area 10 Assembly.

ARTICLE 2 – OFFICES

The principal office of the organization for the transaction of its business is located at:

453 South 1000 West

Orem, UT 84058

SECTION 2. CHANGE OF ADDRESS

The county of the organization’s principal office can be changed only by amendment of these Bylaws and not otherwise. The Board of Directors may, however, change the principal office from one location to another within the named county by noting the changed address and effective date below, and such changes of address shall not be deemed an amendment of these Bylaws:

_______________________________________________ Dated: ______________, ____

SECTION 3. OTHER OFFICES

The organization may also have offices at such other places within or without the State of Any State where it is qualified to do business as its business may require and as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, designate.

ARTICLE 3 – REGISTRATION

Intergroup shall be duly registered with the World Service Office of Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW upon approval of the Board of Directors of Intergroup’s Bylaws. Intergroup must submit the list of all groups it represents. For approval, the Bylaws must exactly conform with CEA-HOW’s Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service, the CEA-HOW Concept, the Seven Tools and Article 20 of the Bylaws of Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW World Service Organization.
Intergroup must be formally registered, along with Intergroup’s Area Representatives, with the WSO and the Area Assembly thirty (30) days prior to the opening of an Area Assembly to send Representatives to the current Assembly. (See Article 13, Section 7 of Intergroup Bylaws for qualifications and selection of Area Representatives and for more information about the Area Assembly.)

ARTICLE 4 – INTERGROUP COMPOSITION

Intergroup consists of one elected representative from each registered group within Intergroup’s locale, Intergroup Officers, and the Intergroup’s Area Representatives.

ARTICLE 5 – INTERGROUP REPRESENTATIVES

SECTION 1. QUALIFICATIONS

Intergroup Representatives shall maintain a minimum of 2 months or 60 days of continuous CEA-HOW abstinence. They shall have completed the Three-Step Ceremony. They shall maintain an active relationship with a CEA-HOW sponsor; declare themselves as actively practicing the Twelve Steps, CEA-HOW Concept, Seven Tools, and Twelve Traditions; and agree to comply with and be bound by the terms and provisions of the prevailing Bylaws of Intergroup.

SECTION 2. TERM OF OFFICE

Intergroup Representatives shall be elected to their office for six (6) months. An Intergroup Representative may be re-elected for three (3) additional terms. No Intergroup Representative may be elected for more than four (4) consecutive terms (2 years) for the same meeting. A person may be re-elected as an Intergroup Representative for that meeting after a one (1) year absence from that position or as an Intergroup Representative serving a different meeting.

SECTION 3. ELECTION

Intergroup Representatives are elected by registered Groups. Each Group may elect one (1) Intergroup Representative and one (1) Alternate. A person may not be elected to represent more than one Group at a time.

SECTION 4. NONLIABLITY OF INTERGROUP REPRESENTATIVES

Intergroup Representatives shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the Intergroup.

SECTION 5. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF INTERGROUP REPRESENTATIVCES

An Intergroup Representative shall be removed from office following failure to attend two consecutive Intergroup meetings without prior notification.

ARTICLE 6 – INTERGROUP MEETINGS

SECTION 1. MEETING PLACE AND TIME

The Intergroup shall have at least quarterly meetings during January, April, July, October. Meetings will be held via Live Video Conference.
The October meeting shall be designated as Intergroup’s Annual Meeting.

SECTION 2. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS

Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chair of the Board, or, in the Chair’s absence, by the Vice Chair of the Board. If the Secretary Is absent the presiding officer shall appoint another person to act as Secretary of the Meeting.
Meetings shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, as such rules may be revised from time to time, insofar as such rules are not inconsistent with or in conflict with these Bylaws or with provisions of Law.

SECTION 3. QUORUM

A quorum shall consist of a majority of voting members present.

SECTION 4. VOTING RIGHTS

Individuals with voting rights at Intergroup meetings shall be:

Group or meeting representatives
Chairperson votes only to break a tie or in elections. Chairperson may also nominate for elections.
Other Executive Board members (Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
Intergroup’s Area Representative(s) (if not member(s) of Executive Board)
Meetings will be open to CEA-HOW members who may observe but may not comment or vote.
Any officer or member of the CEA-HOW, Inc., Board of Directors may attend any meeting of the Intergroup to observe and comment but may not vote.

SECTION 5. MAJORITY ACTION AS INTERGROUP ACTION

Every act or decision done or made by a majority of Intergroup member groups present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present is the act of the entire Intergroup, unless specifically restricted in the Bylaws of Intergroup or provisions of the Law. Any decision relating to appointment of committees, approval of contracts, or transactions in which any Intergroup member has a material financial interest will require approval of three-fourths (3/4) of all current member groups of Intergroup.

SECTION 6. OTHER MEETINGS

The Intergroup may have other meetings upon 14-day advance notice to all member groups or announced verbally at one meeting of each group.

SECTION 7. INTERGROUP COMMITTEES

Intergroup may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the Intergroup Representatives present and voting at any Intergroup meeting, create one or more committees. Such committees shall not exercise the authority of Intergroup.

Each committee shall be chaired by an Intergroup Representative, Area Representative, or Executive Board member, to serve at the pleasure of the Executive Board.

Chairs of such committees shall be appointed by Intergroup Chair. The Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary, shall be ex officio members of all such committees, entitled to voice and vote. Such committees may consist of persons who are not also Intergroup Representatives, Area Representatives, or Executive Board members.

Meetings and actions of the committees shall be governed by the provisions of these Bylaws concerning meetings of Intergroup. The time for regular meetings of committees may be fixed by resolution of Intergroup Executive Board or by the committee. The convening time for special meetings of committees may be fixed by the committees. Intergroup Executive Board may also adopt guidelines, consistent with the provisions of these Bylaws, pertaining to the conduct of committee meetings.

ARTICLE 7 – INTERGROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. NUMBER OF MEMBERS

Intergroup shall have a Board of Directors consisting of four (4) members. The number of members of the Board of Directors may be changed by amendment of these Bylaws.

SECTION 2. CHARGE

The purpose of the Board of Directors of this Intergroup of Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW Is to provide educational outreach, literature distribution, and local group formation and support consistent with the Twelve Steps, Traditions, Concepts of Service, CEA-HOW Concept and Seven Tools, which constitute the recovery program upon which the Fellowship of CEA-HOW is founded.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION

The Board of Directors shall consist of: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Area Assembly Representative(s).

SECTION 4. POWERS

Subject to the provisions of the Any State Nonprofit Organization Law and any limitations in the Bylaws relating to action required or permitted to be taken or approved by the members of this organization, the activities and affairs of this organization shall be conducted and all organization powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Each Director shall serve and represent CEA-HOW as a whole. The members of the Board, subject to the law, are expected to exercise the powers vested in them in a manner consistent with the faith that permeates and guides the Fellowship of CEA-HOW, inspired by the Twelve Steps of CEA-HOW, in accordance with the Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service and the Bylaws.
Subject to the limitations of these Bylaws and to the Delegates at the World Service Conference, all powers exercised by the organization shall be controlled by the Board of Directors. Without prejudice to such general powers but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Directors shall have the following powers:

To act as guardians of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service, the CEA-HOW Concept and Seven Tools, ensuring that they are not altered in any way, except as specified in Article 12 of these Bylaws.
To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the Organization and to make such rules and regulations not inconsistent with law, these Bylaws or the action of the Conference taken through the Delegates at the Conference.
To manage in such a manner as they deem best all funds and real or personal property received and acquired by the Organization and to distribute, loan, or dispense with the same and the income.
To prayerfully and in support of the mission of any group, the Directors may call attention to any violations of the Twelve Traditions which it believes the individual or group has made and offer methods of suggestion and support. To call to the attention of any Group any violation of the Twelve Traditions which it believes the Individual or Group has made and to implement appropriate policies, if any, intended to deal with such violations.
To provide for tSECTION 8. QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for Participating Directors shall be one (1) year in the Fellowship and six (6) months of continuous abstinence in CEA-HOW. Directors should visibly reflect the ideals of CEA-HOW in order to serve as a role model to others. Director nominees must also have given away a Fourth Step Inventory, must share an active relationship with their sponsor, declared themselves as practicing the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service, the CEA-HOW Concept and Seven Tools and continual recovery including abstinence and that he or she agrees to comply with and be bound by all the terms and provisions of the prevailing Bylaws of this Intergroup.
he retail distribution of CEA-HOW publications and translations.
To furnish counsel and guidance to the member Groups.
To support and guide education and attraction efforts of CEA-HOW.
To provide forums for the interchange of ideas and information among Groups and CEA-HOW service bodies.
To be instrumental in carrying the CEA-HOW message of recovery to compulsive eaters.
To prepare an annual report and to make it available to member groups and the CEA-HOW World Service Office.

SECTION 6. TERM OF OFFICE

Elections shall be held annually. Directors shall be elected at the annual January Meeting of the Intergroup for a period of two (2) years. In the even years, elections will be held for the Chair and Treasurer positions. In the odd years elections will be held for the the Vice Chair and the Secretary positions. Directors may be elected at any time in order to fill the remaining term created by a vacancy except as specified in Section 25. Directors shall serve no more than four (4) consecutive years. A person may be reelected a Director after a one-year absence from the Board.

SECTION 7. COMPENSATION

Directors shall serve without compensation. They may, however, be allowed reasonable reimbursement of expenses which have been pre-approved by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 9. PARLIAMENTARIAN

The Board of Directors may select one from their number other than the Chair to serve as Parliamentarian or may appoint a non-Director to serve as Parliamentarian. In the absence of a Parliamentarian, questions of parliamentary procedure shall be resolved by the Secretary. The Parliamentarian shall serve for a term of one year which shall expire upon the selection of a new Parliamentarian. A Parliamentarian may serve successive terms.

SECTION 10. RESIGNATION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS

Any Director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chair of the Board, the Secretary, or the Board of Directors of the Organization, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation, in which case such resignation shall be effective at the time specified. Unless such resignation specifies otherwise, its acceptance by the Organization shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any Director who advises the Board that he has returned to compulsive overeating will be deemed to have resigned as of the time of receipt of such notice by the Board. The Board of Directors may declare vacant the office of a Director who has been declared of unsound mind by a final order of court or convicted of a felony or been found by a final order or judgment of any court to have breached any duty under the Any State Nonprofit Organization Law. If a Director shall fail to attend two (2) meetings, without prior notification to the Secretary and good cause therefore, his office as Director may be declared vacant by a vote of a majority of all Directors. No reduction of the authorized number of Directors shall have the effect of removing any Director before the established term of office expires.
Any Director may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Any Director may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Intergroup Representatives present and voting at a meeting.

SECTION 11. EXECUTIVE BOARD REGULAR/SPECIAL MEETINGS

Intergroup Executive Board shall have regular quarterly meetings preceding the regular quarterly Intergroup meeting, for the purpose of setting the agenda for the next intergroup meeting.
Executive Board Meetings, regular or special will be held by Zoom meeting or similar communications equipment, so as long as all Executive Board members participating in such meeting can hear and see one another.
If the conference calling number is changed, all executive board members and Intergroup Representatives should be notified immediately by phone or e-mail.
Notice of Meetings. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four (4) days’ notice by telephone or email. If a regular or special meeting needs to be adjourned and continued, an absent Executive Board member shall be notified if the continued meeting time is more than 24 hours from the original meeting. Notice of Board meetings, whether regular or special, shall specify the day, hour of the meeting and the reminder of the conference calling telephone number. The primary purpose of the regular Executive Board meetings is to set the agenda for the intergroup meeting. The primary purpose of the special Board meetings shall be specified in the notice.
Waiver of Notice and Consent to Holding Meetings. The transactions of any meeting of the Executive Board are valid, provided a quorum is present and provided that each absent Executive Board member is notified of the content of the meeting following the meeting.
f) Special meetings of the Executive board may be called by the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary.

SECTION 12. QUORUM FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS

Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws or by law, no business shall be considered by the Board at any meeting at which a quorum, as hereinafter defined, is not present, and the only motion which the Chair shall entertain at such meeting is a motion to adjourn. However, a majority of the Directors present at such meeting may adjourn from time to time until the time fixed for the next regular meeting of the board
A quorum shall consist of a majority of the present Directors.
When a meeting is adjourned for lack of a quorum, it shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted at such meeting, other than by announcement at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken, except as provided in Section 21 of this Article.
The Directors present at a duly called and held meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to do business notwithstanding the loss of a quorum at the meeting due to a withdrawal of Directors from the meeting, provided that any action thereafter taken must be approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting or such greater percentage as may be required by law or the Bylaws of this organization.

SECTION 13. MAJORITY ACTION AS BOARD ACTION

Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the Directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present is the act of the Board of Directors unless the Bylaws of this organization or provisions of the Law. Any decision relating to appointment of committee’s approval of contracts or transactions in which any Director has a material financial interest will require unanimous approval.

SECTION 14. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS

Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chair of the Board, or, in the Chair’s absence, by the Vice Chair of the Board. If the Secretary is absent the presiding officer shall appoint another person to act as Secretary of the Meeting.
Meetings shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, as such rules may be revised from time to time, insofar as such rules are not inconsistent with or in conflict with these Bylaws or with provisions of Law.
Meetings may be open to CEA-HOW members who may observe but may not vote. CEAHOW members attending may speak to the issue being discussed if permission is obtained from the chair.

SECTION 15. NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS

The nominations for Directors shall be made by the voting representatives of the registered groups to the Intergroup Meeting. (See Article 3, Section 1.)

SECTION 16. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

To be eligible for election, a nominee must be qualified and must appear before the voting representatives of the registered groups present at the time of the election.
To be elected, each Director nominee must receive a majority vote of the voting representatives of the registered groups present at the time of the election.
The newly elected Directors shall take office immediately at the conclusion of the meeting at which they were elected.

SECTION 17. VACANCIES

Vacancies occurring among the Directors shall be filled by the Board of Directors to serve until the conclusion of the next election held at the Annual January Meeting.

SECTION 18. NON-LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS

The Directors shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the organization.

SECTION 19. INDEMNIFICATION BY INTERGROUP OF OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND OTHER AGENTS

To the extent that a person who is, or was, an officer, employee or other agent of this organization has been successful on the merits in defense of any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative proceeding brought to procure a judgment against such person by reason of the fact that he or she is, or was, an agent of the organization, or has been successful in defense of any claim, issue or matter, therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such proceeding.
If such person either settles any such claim or sustains a judgment against him or her, then indemnification against expenses, judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts reasonably incurred in connection with such proceedings shall be provided by this organization but only to the extent allowed by, and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable law or code.

SECTION 20. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS

The Intergroup Executive Board may appoint such officers or agents as it may be desirable, and such officers shall serve terms, have such authority, and perform such duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board. No such officer or agent will visibly conflict with the ideals of CEA-HOW.

SECTION 21. COORDINATORS

All Coordinators (except Literature Coordinator) require (3) three months back-to-back abstinence and stepped up as a Food and Inventory sponsor.
The Literature Coordinator requires (6) six months of back-to-back abstinence and have been stepped up as a Food and Inventory sponsor.
All Coordinator positions require maintenance of an active relationship with a CEA HOW sponsor; declare themselves as actively practicing the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, CEA HOW Concept, and Seven Tools.

ARTICLE 8 – EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS

SECTIONS 1. EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS

The Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, may by resolution authorize any officer or agent of the organization to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the organization, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Unless so authorized, no officer, agent, or employee have any power or authority by and contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable monetarily for any purpose or in an amount.

SECTIONS 2. CHECKS AND NOTES

Except as otherwise specifically determined by resolution of the Board of Directors, or as otherwise required by law, checks, drafts, promissory notes, orders for payments of money and other evidence of indebtedness of the organization shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by Chair of the Board

SECTION 3. DEPOSITS

All funds of the organization shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the organization in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.

SECTION 4. GIFTS

Intergroup or its Executive Board may accept on behalf of the organization unrestricted contributions up to one thousand dollars (U.S.) ($1,000.00 U.S.) per year from individuals who have been members in CEA-HOW. Contributions will not be publicly recognized.

ARTICLE 9 – RECORDS & REPORTS

SECTION 1. MAINTENANCE OF ORGANIZATION RECORDS

The organization shall keep at its principal office in Orem, UT.

Minutes of all meetings of Directors and committees of the Board, indicating the time and place of holding such meetings, whether regular or special, how called, the notice given, and the names of those present and the proceedings thereof.
Adequate and correct books and records of account, including accounts of its properties and business transactions and accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses.
A copy of the organization’s Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times during office hours.

SECTION 2. INSPECTION RIGHTS

Every Director and Intergroup Representative shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the organization.

SECTION 3. RIGHT TO COPY AND MAKE EXTRACTS

Any inspection under the provisions of this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney and the right to inspection includes the right to copy and make extracts. The organization may charge anyone who requests a copy of any record open to inspection.

SECTION 4. ANNUAL REPORT

The Board shall cause an annual report to be furnished not later than one hundred and twenty (120) days after the close of the organization’s fiscal year to all Registered Meetings of the Intergroup. Such report shall contain the following information in appropriate detail:

The assets and liabilities, including trust funds, of the organization as of the end of the fiscal year;
The principle changes in assets and liabilities, including trust funds, during the fiscal year;
The revenue or receipts of the organization for the fiscal year;
The expenses or disbursements of the organization for the fiscal year;
The annual report shall be accompanied by any report thereon of independent accountants, or, if there is no such report, the certificate of an authorized officer of the organization that such statements were prepared without audit from the books and records of the organization.

ARTICLE 10 – FISCAL YEAR

SECTION 1. FISCAL YEAR OF THE ORGANIZATION

The fiscal year of the organization shall begin on Jan 1 and end on Dec 31.

ARTICLE 11 – FINANCES

SECTION 1. PROCEDURE

Accounting procedures shall follow all general accepted accounting principles.
Financial statements to the Board of Directors and all Registered Meetings shall be clear and easy to understand to prevent confusion and misinterpretations.
Any Director or Intergroup Representative is entitled to examine the accounting records of the Intergroup’s Office and any question concerning the finances is to be answered promptly by staff.

ARTICLE 12 – ORGANIZATION ASSETS

No participant of any local Group which is associated with CEA-HOW and no Director, officer or employee or member of a committee of or person connected with the Organization, or any other private individual shall receive at any time any earnings or pecuniary profit from the operations of the Organization; provided that this shall not prevent payment to any such person of reasonable compensation for services rendered to or for the Organization in effecting any of its purposes as shall be fixed by the Board of Directors; and no such person or persons shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the assets upon the dissolution of the Organization.
All participants of local Groups which are associated with CEA-HOW shall be deemed to have expressly consented and agreed that, upon such dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Organization, whether voluntary or involuntary, the assets of the Organization then remaining in the hands of the Board of Directors, after all debts have been paid, shall be divided and paid over in such amounts as the Board of Directors may determine or as may be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction upon application of the Board of Directors, exclusively to charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational organizations which would then qualify under the provisions of Section 510(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended.

ARTICLE 13 – BYLAW AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1. PROCEDURE

The Board of Directors may amend these Bylaws by 2/3 majority vote of the Board of Directors and Intergroup Representatives.
Amendments to these Bylaws shall be effective at the close of the fiscal year except as otherwise specified.

ARTICLE 14 – PHILOSOPHY

SECTION 1. PHILOSOPHY

This Intergroup subscribes to the Philosophy of CEA-HOW, Inc., as set forth in the CEA-HOW, Inc. Bylaws, Part B, Philosophy (and as amended in the future) consisting of the Twelve Steps, the Twelve Traditions, the Twelve Concepts of Service, the CEA-HOW Concept, and the Seven Tools.

SECTION 2. ROLE

This Intergroup agrees to fulfill the roles of a CEA-HOW Intergroup and to abide by the rules and expectations of a CEA-HOW Intergroup as provided in the CEA-HOW, Inc. World Service Bylaws, Part C, Organizational Structure.

SECTION 3. DUTIES

This Intergroup understands that failure to make a good faith effort to comply with the CEA-HOW World Service philosophy or that any attempt to modify the CEA-HOW World Service philosophy may result in the Intergroup being unregistered by a majority vote of the World Service Board of Directors of CEA-HOW, Inc.

SECTION 4. RESPONSIBILITY

This Intergroup understands that CEA-HOW, Inc. is not responsible for any act, omission, or debt of an Intergroup.
This Intergroup understands that CEA-HOW, Inc. is not responsible for oversight, discipline, or management of any Intergroup. CEA-HOW, Inc. (through a request made by the Board of Directors or any duly authorized officer or employee) may require a report, explanation, accounting, or formal audit of any aspect of any operation of an Intergroup.

SECTION 5. COMMENTS

Any officer or Director of the World Service Board may attend any meeting of the Intergroup to observe and comment but may not vote.
This Intergroup understands that CEA-HOW, Inc. may comment or make a recommendation with respect to any aspect of the operation of an Intergroup including the performance, action, or status of any officer or employee of the Intergroup. Such comment or recommendation may be oral or written and may be made to the leadership of the Intergroup, to any employee of the Intergroup, to any member group of the Intergroup, to the Area or other organization to which the Intergroup belongs, to any other CEA-HOW Group, Intergroup, Area, or other CEA-HOW organization, to any other interested party, to any appropriate regulatory authority, or to the public as may be advisable in CEA-HOW’s sole discretion without any liability on behalf of CEA-HOW, Inc. Any individual associated with CEA-HOW, Inc. who wrongfully, intentionally, and maliciously abuses this right to comment and make recommendations shall be solely liable as an individual under the law. Any comment or recommendation made in good faith to remedy a perceived problem or to prevent any possible harm or problem shall not be grounds for liability.

SECTION 6. LIABILITY

If this Intergroup involves CEA-HOW, Inc., in any dispute, legal process, or litigation, it must reimburse CEA-HOW, Inc., for any legal expenses incurred, any damages incurred, or any settlements or awards paid.

SECTION 7. AREA ASSEMBLY

Intergroup shall send Area Representatives (ARs) to the Area Assembly. The ARs and Alternates shall be elected from Intergroup’s qualified members.

To meet the requirements of World Service Bylaws that the Intergroups elect Area Reps (ARs) and Alternates no later than November 1 and register ARs with the Area no later than December 1, elections for Area Reps shall be held at the October Intergroup Meeting. Intergroup will immediately forward names and addresses of ARs and Alternates to the Area Chair. ARs shall serve for a period of two (2) years.

If an Intergroup does not select its ARs or alternates or fails to inform the Area Chair before the Assembly, such ARs or alternates may appear with evidence of their due selection deemed credible by the Area Chair and such ARs or alternates shall be seated.
Intergroup shall be entitled to send one (1) qualified AR (Area Representative) for up to the first seven (7) groups it represents and one (1) AR for each additional ten (10) groups or any fraction thereof.
Qualifications for the Area Representative shall be consistent with the requirements for Area Representatives as listed in the Area 10 Bylaws.
If for any reason the Area Representative or Alternate Rep cannot serve, they can be appointed by the Chair.

Three (3) years in the CEA-HOW Fellowship;
One (1) year of continuous recovery in CEA-HOW as evidenced by one (1) year of continuous abstinence;
One (1) year of service above the meeting level;
Should visibly reflect the ideals of CEA-HOW in order to serve as a role model to others;
Must also be a qualified Food, Inventory and Step Sponsor;
Must share an active relationship with their Sponsor;
Declare themselves as practicing the Twelve Steps, CEA-HOW Concept and Seven Tools to the best of their ability.
Be committed to the Twelve Traditions and Concepts of Service of CEA-HOW;
Upon election or appointment, each Area Rep shall make a commitment of adherence to the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service, CEA-HOW Concept and Seven Tools as well as continuous abstinence in recovery. The Area Representative agrees to comply with and be bound by all the terms and provisions of the prevailing Area 10 and CEA-HOW, Inc. Bylaws.

To be eligible for election, each nominee must be qualified as per the requirements of CEA-HOW, Inc. and must appear before the Representatives or be present on a teleconference.
Area Reps may be elected at any time in order to fill the remaining term created by a vacancy except as specified in Article 5, Section 2 of the Area 10 Bylaws. Area Reps shall serve no more than eight consecutive years. A person may be re-elected as an AR after a two-year absence from such office.

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Bylaws of the organization named in the title thereto and that such Bylaws were duly adopted by the intergroup Representatives of said organization

Dated: Revisions approved at 4/18/21 Electronic Intergroup Meeting

_____________________________________ Chair

_____________________________________ Vice-Chair

_____________________________________ Treasurer

_____________________________________ Secretary

Area 10 Bylaws-2016.05.20
~ Area 10 Information

PAST Information, no longer current as of April 28, 2022

CEAHOW-EIE-Bylaws-Signed-2020.05.03

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – H.O.W Bylaws-2020.10.24
~ Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – H.O.W. Website

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