Game Development
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Bylaws of the International Game Developers’ Association, Inc.
The bylaws establish the governance framework for the International Game Developers’ Association, Inc., a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation. The organization’s principal office is determined by the Board of Directors, while a registered agent must be maintained in the state of incorporation. The bylaws outline membership categories—individual, organizational, and honorary—with voting rights reserved for individual members in good standing. Annual dues are set by the Board, and membership meetings include an annual gathering and special meetings that may be called by the Chair or a 5 % member petition, with detailed notice and electronic voting procedures. Quorum requirements vary: a 20 % threshold for board removal actions, and majority votes at meetings with quorum for other matters. The Board of Directors may consist of up to six appointed directors, at least three elected directors, and an optional ex‑officio director. Directors serve three‑year terms, must be members in good standing for two consecutive years, and are subject to removal by member vote or Board action. Officers—Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary, Treasurer—are appointed by the Board; terms are one year for Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, with the Vice‑Chair appointed six months into the term. Executive committees and various standing committees are authorized to carry out board‑delegated duties, though they cannot amend bylaws or dissolve the organization. An Executive Director serves as chief executive officer under Board oversight, with compensation and employment terms set by the Board. Fiscal year follows the calendar year, and indemnification provisions protect directors, officers, and employees from liabilities incurred in good faith. Amendments to the bylaws require a majority vote of either voting members or the Board, ensuring flexibility while maintaining governance stability.
International Game Developers’ AssociationApr 2022
Whitepaper
Bylaws of the International Game Developers’ Association, Inc.
The bylaws establish the governance framework for the International Game Developers’ Association, Inc., a California‑based nonprofit created to serve the global game development community. The organization’s purpose is outlined in its Articles of Incorporation, with a mandate to remain nonpartisan and pursue public benefits. Membership is divided into individual, organizational, and honorary categories; only good‑standing individuals hold voting rights. Annual dues are set by the Board, and membership meetings—annual or special—are governed by detailed notice, quorum, and voting procedures that emphasize electronic participation. The Board of Directors is capped at six appointed directors, three elected directors, and an optional ex‑officio director. Directors must be IGDA members for at least two years, serve three‑year terms, and adhere to a Code of Ethics. Board powers include policy setting, election oversight, and executive committee delegation; meetings require a majority quorum and may be conducted via email or telephone. Officers—Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary, Treasurer—are appointed by the Board and serve one‑year terms, with specific duties outlined for each role. Committees, chapters, and special interest groups are authorized by the Board to carry out delegated tasks, while an Executive Director serves as chief executive officer under Board oversight. Fiscal year follows the calendar year; notice provisions require written delivery, and indemnification clauses protect directors, officers, and employees from liability incurred in good faith. Amendments to the bylaws require a majority vote of either voting members or the Board, ensuring flexibility for future governance adjustments.
International Game Developers’ AssociationApr 2022
