There shall be the following classes of membership with annual dues payable as follows:
Each member shall pay the dues appropriate to his/her class of membership. The yearly
dues may be varied from time to time by the Board, and members shall be notified of
any change.
Members are entitled to vote at the annual meeting and at any special meeting of the
general membership. No member may have more than one vote on any proposal.
Section 1: The President, with the approval of the Executive Committee, shall appoint
a Nominating Committee.
Section 2: The Nominating Committee shall present a slate of nominees for officers
and directors at the annual meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor with prior
consent of the nominees.
Section 3: Election of officers and directors shall be at the annual meeting.
Section 4: A quorum is composed of those voting members present at the annual meeting
or at any meeting of the general membership.
Section 1: The officers and members of the Board of Directors shall begin service
upon the close of the annual meeting.
Section 2a: Any vacancy in office shall be filled for the balance of the term through
appointment by the President with approval of the Executive Committee.
Section 2b: When an officer or member of the board of directors has not carried out
any duties for a period of one year commencing upon the annual meeting, the President
may declare the position vacant and fill it in accordance with the procedure in Section
2a.
Section 3: The officers shall have the usual power and duties exercised by officers
of a voluntary association.
Section 4: The Board of Directors shall hold semi-annual meetings.
Section 5: The voting members of the Board of Directors shall serve two-year terms
with a limit of five consecutive two-year terms. Resignation from the Board shall
be in writing to the President.
Section 1: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The officers shall constitute the Executive Committee.
Section 2: The President, with approval of the Executive Committee, shall appoint
such additional committees as may be required to accomplish the mission and purpose
of the organization.
The Board of Directors shall adopt policies and programs designed to accomplish the purpose of the organization as set forth in the constitution.
The Executive Committee shall be responsible for implementing the policies and programs adopted by the Board of Directors.
Any amendment to the By-Laws shall require a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at any meeting of the general membership.