Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be 15th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers Camp.

Article II - Object
To associate in one united, compact body of men of Confederate ancestry, and to cultivate, perpetuate, and sanctify the ties of fraternity and friendships entailed thereby; to aid and encourage the history and achievement from Jamestown to ,the present era, constantly endeavoring to see that the events of the War between the States and the heroic contribution of the Confederate soldiers of South Carolina are authentically and clearly written, and that all documents, relics and mementos produced and handed down by those active participants therein are properly treasured and preserved for posterity; to aid and assist in the erection of suitable and enduring monuments and memorials to all Southern valor, civil and military, wherever done and wherever found; to instill into our descendants a devotion to and reverence for the principles represented by the Confederate States of America, to the honor, glory, and memory of our fathers who fought in that cause.

Article III - Nature
The 15th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers Camp shall be strictly historical and benevolent, nonpartisan with respect to political parties and non-sectarian.

Article IV - Membership
Section 1. All male descendants, lineal or collateral, at least twelve years of age, of those who served in the Confederate Army, Marines, or Navy to the end of the war, or who died in prison or while in actual service, or who were killed in battle, or who were honorably discharged, shall be eligible for membership, provided that no member under sixteen years of age shall have the right to vote.

Section 2. No one shall be admitted to membership until satisfactory proof of the foregoing qualifications be submitted in duplicate on official blank applications bearing recommendation by a member in good standing of the 15th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers Camp. A copy shall be preserved by the Camp and the original shall by forwarded to General Headquarters, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Section 3. Associate membership in the 15th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers Camp shall be granted to those male applicants, eighteen years of age, who had no ancestor in Confederate service, but who demonstrate a commitment to the objects of the 15th South Carolina Volunteers Camp. Associate members will not have the right to vote or hold office, but will have all other .privileges of membership. The dues paid by Associate Members shall remain in the 15th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers Camp, and shall be set and changed by the executive committee as needed.

Section 4. All applications for membership in the 15th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers Camp received by the Adjutant shall be reviewed by the membership committee, appointed by the commander, to pass on the acceptability of the candidate for membership. Candidates refused membership may petition the Camp membership for admission, and upon receiving favorable, written approval of three-fourths (3/4) of the membership present, will be granted full membership in the Camp.

Section 5. Annual dues must be submitted with completed applications to the Camp Adjutant.

Section 6. Membership in the Camp shall be:
(a) Active membership as herein set forth.
(b) Associate membership as herein set forth.

Section 7. Active membership in the Camp is membership in the General Organization of Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Section 8. Any membership in the Camp, removing from the Camp, shall be entitled to a certificate from the Camp Adjutant stating his membership and duration thereof.

Section 9. Applications for membership in the Camp will" be read at a regular meeting of the Camp after favorable report by the membership committee. Upon reading of the application, membership in the Camp will be extended only after receiving a two-thirds (2/3) vote of acceptance by the membership present.

Article V – Dues
Section 2. All dues are paid in accordance with that set by General HQ. Payment of all back dues within one (1) year, together with all additional levies of that year, shall permit reinstatement to active and associate membership. A member delinquent one (1) year or more shall only be reinstated upon payment of all amounts due by him to the Camp.Article.

VI - Meetings
Section 1. Regular Meetings. The regular meeting of the Camp for the transaction of ordinary business shall be held each month, at such time and place as fixed by the Camp Commander with the concurrence of the Executive Committee.

Section 2. A special meeting of the Camp may be held at any time upon call of the Commander. The Commander shall also call a special meeting upon demand in writing, stating the object of the proposed meeting, and signed by not less than twenty (20%) per cent of the members entitled to vote. Notice of the time, place and object of any special meeting shall be given all officers and members in good standing, in writing, by United States Mail not less than seven (7) days prior to the date fixed for holding of the meeting.

Section 3. Quorum. Twenty-five (25%) per cent of the voting membership at any meeting shall constitute a quorum.

Section 4. The rules of procedure at any meeting of the Camp shall be those set forth in Robert's Rules of Order, Revised, except wherein they may be altered by the Camp.

Article VII - Officers, Selection, Election, Appointment
Section 1. The officers of the Camp shall be Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Adjutant, Historian, Judge Advocate, Chaplain, Color Sergeant, and an Executive Committee. The Commander and Adjutant shall be elected by a majority vote by ballot of the members in good standing present at the regular November monthly meeting of the Camp. The remaining officers shall be appointed by the newly elected Commander. They shall hold office for one (1) year or until their successors are elected or appointed. Officers elected at the November meeting shall take office on the first (1st) day of January following their election.

Section 2. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Adjutant, Historian, the past Commander, or in his stead the past Adjutant, Judge Advocate and one (1) member of the Camp at large.

Section 3. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at any time and place as the Commander may determine. Meetings may be called at any time on demand in writing to the Commander, by three (3) members of the Executive Committee.

Section 4. Three (3) 'members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum.

Section 5. Resignation of any officer may be accepted by majority vote of the remaining members of the Executive Committee.

Section 6. When an office is vacated as a result of death, resignation or removal, the then acting Commander shall appoint a successor, upon recommendation of the Executive Committee, such successor to hold office until the next regular meeting.

Article VIII - Officers - Duties
Section 1. COMMANDER. The Commander shall preside at all meetings of the Camp and of the Executive Committees. He shall be a member ex-officio of all regular and special committees, and shall perform all such other duties as usually pertain to his office.

Section 2. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. The Lieutenant Commander shall perform the duties of the Commander in his absence or at his request, and shall be in charge of recruiting for the Camp.

Section 3. ADJUTANT. The Adjutant shall maintain an adequate supply of SCV brochures and applications to accomplish recruitment of new members. He shall monitor memberships as to dues payment and meeting attendance. He shall constantly strive for an active growing membership. He shall prepare and distribute to the membership in good standing a roster of members, their addresses and telephone numbers. He shall conduct all official correspondence pertaining to the proper preparation and forwarding of all reports required of the Camp to SCV Headquarters. He shall notify all members of special meetings.
He shall keep a true record of all meetings of the Camp and have custody of the books and papers of the Camp. All applications for membership, initiation fees and payment of dues shall be made to the Adjutant. He shall be responsible for the ordering of all items necessary for operation of the Camp. He shall have charge of all funds of the Camp and place the same in such bank or banks as may be approved by the Executive Committee. He shall pay all bills and keep and accurate account of all his transactions and render a detailed report to the membership at any meeting when requested.

Section 4. HISTORIAN. The Historian shall keep and maintain written record of the Camp, its officers and members, and its accomplishments during his tenure of office. He shall be responsible for the collection of photographs, newspaper clippings and such other items as necessary in proper recording of Camp history.

Section 5. JUDGE ADVOCATE. The Judge Advocate shall advise the officers and Executive Committee of all legal matters, including the construction and interpretation of the SCV General Constitution and Camp By-Laws. He shall serve as parliamentarian at both regular and special meetings. Upon direction of the Commander, he shall conduct investigations into charge or challenges brought against Camp members. He shall perform such other duties as are usually incident to his office.

Section 6. CHAPLAIN. The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance for the Camp. He shall represent the Camp in times of bereavement. He shall periodically report to the Commander on the well being of members confined by illness. In event of member death he shall immediately notify the membership. He shall be responsible for the procurement of flowers, wreaths or such other items incidental to the accomplishment of his duties.

Section 7. COLOR SERGEANT. The Color Sergeant shall maintain and safeguard the Camp colors. He shall insure the proper display of colors at all functions of the Camp and will lead members in salutes to the colors. He shall appoint assistants to aid in the performance of his duties.

Section 8. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The Executive Committee shall:
(a) approve or disapprove all bills presented to the Adjutant for payment;
(b) sit in judgment in all disciplinary matters;
(c) offer any help requested by the Commander as to meeting sites and arrangements;
(d) rule on all questions affecting the election, eligibility and conduct of members;
(e) when in the interest of the Camp, transact business on behalf of the membership.

Section 9. EDITOR. The Commander shall upon taking office appoint an Editor and such other staff as necessary in the preparation and distribution of the official Camp bulletin.

Section 10. AIDES DE CAMP. The Commander shall appoint at his discretion members in good standing to serve in the position of Aides De Camp.

Article IX - Awards
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the creation and administration of a program of awards presented to Camp members and non-members deemed worthy of recognition.

Section 2. The Executive Committee shall review and authorize the presentation of certificates and awards, except Commander's Commendations and Resolutions of Respect which are reserved to the Commander.

Article X - Suspension or Expulsion
Section 1. Any member may be suspended or expelled from the Camp for cause, such cause being deemed sufficient by the Executive Committee by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the Committee present at any regular or special meeting. Cause for disciplinary action shall be:
(a) disloyalty
(b) neglect of duty (c) dishonesty
(d) conduct unbecoming a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans
(e) an act repugnant to the SCV Constitution or detrimental to the objects and purposes of the Confederation

Section 2. No vote on suspension or expulsion may be taken unless at least fifteen (15) days notice, in writing, shall have been given to the member of the charges preferred and of the time charges will be considered. The notice must be delivered to the member by registered mail. At such meetings the member under charge will be accorded a full hearing.

Section 3. The Executive Committee shall provide for true and accurate recording of all proceedings of such hearings.

Section 4. Any officer may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members in good standing present at any special meeting called for that purpose. No vote on removal may be taken unless at least fifteen (15) days notice in writing shall have been given to the officer of the reasons for his removal and of the time and place of the special meeting at which such ballot on his removal is to be taken. The Executive Committee, upon majority vote, may suspend the officer pending outcome of this special meeting. At such meetings the officer shall be given a full hearing.

Section 5. Charges against any officer or member may be preferred by any member in good standing. they shall be in writing clearly stating the facts relied upon and accompanied by all affidavits or exhibits which are to be used in their support. Such charges shall be filed with the Adjutant, who will immediately notify the Commander. The Commander will call a meeting to each member of the Executive Committee to hear the charges. The Adjutant will give at least fifteen (15) days notice of the meeting to each member of the Executive Committee and to the accuser and to the accused, which notice shall be in writing and will include a true copy of the charges and of the supporting affidavits and exhibits.

Section 6. Any member suspended or expelled by the Executive Committee may appeal to the full membership of the Camp. Such appeal shall be made in writing to the Adjutant who will notify the Commander. The Commander will call a special meeting of the Camp for the purpose of acting on the appeal. The Adjutant shall give at least fifteen (15) days notice in writing to all members of the Camp in good standing, stating the date, time, place and reason for such special meeting. At the meeting of the full Camp the Adjutant will read the original charges, the supporting affidavits, and will read or display the accompanying exhibits and will read the minutes of the special meeting to the Executive Committee at which the charges were heard and action taken. A full hearing will be given to the accuser and the accused. A vote will be taken by written ballot of the members in good standing present and a two-thirds (2/3) vote shall be required to reverse the action of the Executive Committee.

Section 7. Any member who has been suspended or expelled, and having exhausted the foregoing appeals procedures, has the right to appeal to the General Executive Council, Sons of Confederate Veterans, the decision of which shall be final. A member expelled by the Camp is ineligible for membership in any other Camp of the Confederation.

Article XI - Prohibitions
Section 1. No assessment shall be levied upon Camp members other than annual dues, levies and initiation fees, except by resolution of the general membership.

Section 2. Proxy voting shall not be permitted in the conduct of Camp elections or business.

Section 3. No political endorsing shall be permitted by the 15th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers Camp.

Article XII - Official Observances
Section 1. The Camp shall religiously observe the celebration of Confederate Memorial Day.

Article XIII - Amendments
Section 1. Any proposed amendment to these by-laws may be introduced by any member of the Camp at any regular meeting or special meeting called for the purpose. A vote may be taken upon the proposed amendment provided a copy of the intended amendment has been sent to each Camp member in good standing, by United States Mail, at least ten (10) day previous to the meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present, by ballot, will be necessary to pass.