Who Approves the leave of absence?

• A. Chapter President
• B. National President
• C. Parliamentary Committee
• D. Board of Directors

Answer: (A)

Approving a member's leave of absence is handled at the local chapter level because that's where the member is actively participating and where the impact of the absence is most directly felt. The Chapter President is the chief officer responsible for implementing chapter policies and managing member issues, so they are the appropriate person to review and approve a leave request, ensuring it fits with current chapter needs and any local guidelines. The National President oversees the organization at the national level; the Parliamentary Committee deals with meeting procedures rather than individual leave decisions; the Board of Directors has overarching governance duties at the national level. So, the Chapter President is the right authority to approve a leave of absence.