VIRGINIA MAGISTRATES ASSOCIATION, INC.

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I
Name

The name of the organization shall be The Virginia    Magistrates Association, Incorporated,
hereinafter referred to as either the VMA or the Association.

ARTICLE II
Purpose

The VMA shall:

1. Aid, assist. and represent its members concerning issues pertaining to the Virginia
   Magistrate System.

2. Act as liaison to the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia concerning
   matters which affect the Virginia Magistrate System.

3. Represent its membership and the Magistrate System whenever necessary before the Virginia General Assembly, the Committee on District Courts, and any other body and/or
   entity deemed necessary.

ARTICLE III
Membership

The VMA shall be composed of magistrates and chief magistrates from the various judicial
districts within the Commonwealth of Virginia. All current and retired magistrates and chief
magistrates shall be eligible to join.

Membership shall be classified in the following categories:

1. Active members - current and/or retired magistrates and chief magistrates who have paid their dues.
2. Honorary members - persons not holding the office of magistrate, but who have shown a desire to assist, or who have assisted, the VMA in achieving its purpose. Any active
   member may nominate candidates for honorary membership. Such nominations shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Committee. Upon approval by majority vote of the
   Executive Committee, the nominee shall be named as an Honorary Member. Honorary members may neither vote nor hold office.