Each M.E.Ch.A. chapter shall gain its affiliation through and only through the recognized M.E.Ch.A. Central they geographically fall under.  In order to be a M.E.Ch.A. chapter, recognized by the Central, they shall accept and adopt the following responsibilities:

1)  Orient all members by discussing and reading historical documents of our Movement including El Plan de Santa Barbara, El Plan de Aztlan, and the Philosophy of M.E.Ch.A.;

2) Make important aspects of the Chicana/Chicano Movement relevant to Mechistas; and

3) Send two representatives to Central and Regional meetings to be recognized as a voting chapter.