The Amended and Restated NLADA Bylaws effective as of April 12, 1999 pertaining to the creation of new Sections reads in pertinent parts as follows:

Section 10.3: Creation of Sections

10.3.1 Upon written application to the Secretary of the Association on a form prescribed by the Board by five (5) persons who are eligible for membership in a section, reasonable notice by publication or otherwise shall be given to the membership explaining the purpose of the proposed section and soliciting an expression of interest by other eligible persons.

10.3.2 Upon receipt of such an expression of interest from twenty-five (25) additional persons within one (1) year after the notice provided in 10.3.1, the applicants may petition the Board for its approval. Upon approval by the Board, the section shall be deemed established.

You will need to download the Section Application form:
NLADA Section Application/Renewal Form (msword, 66 Kb)

For more information on creating a new NLADA Section please contact Julie Clark, Vice-President for Government Relations and Support.