State charters shall be issued upon approval by which body?

• A. Board of Directors
• B. Association president
• C. National executive council
• D. State officers

Answer: (A)

Granting a state charter is a formal governance action. The body with the authority to approve charters holds the ultimate responsibility for the organization’s structure, mission alignment, and financial and legal accountability. Because charters define the formal existence and scope of a state association within the national framework, they require the overseeing body’s approval to ensure consistency with bylaws and proper stewardship across all levels. The association president or state officers manage daily leadership and operations, while the national executive council handles broader national matters, but the actual authorization of a charter rests with the Board of Directors.