DRAFT 2023 Proposed Bylaws Changes

ARTICLE IV ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

Section 1.

The organization shall hold an annual meeting to be held at the time and place designated by the board, to be designated no later than twelve (12) months prior to the date of the meeting. Written notice specifying the time, date, and place of the annual meeting shall be given to each member by the secretary no earlier than 60 days prior to the opening of said annual meeting. Special meetings of the organization shall be called at such time and place as the board may select and shall be called upon a petition of twenty-five (25) members in good standing within thirty (30) days after receipt by the president of such petition. The secretary shall give thirty (30) days written notice of any special meeting to each member. One hundred (100) members in good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the annual meeting or any special meeting.

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Section 3.

Section 4.

ARTICLE V COMMITTEES

Section 1.

Committees may be established from time to time as appropriate and approved by the board of directors. A chairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the president and shall be responsible to the board of directors. The president shall appoint, with approval by the board, a vice-chairperson (who will automatically succeed to the chairperson position) of each committee except the Leadership Development Committee, as soon as practical following the annual meeting of the organization. The chairperson of each committee shall preside at all committee meetings . The vice- chairperson appointed by the president shall serve as secretary at each committee meeting. The board shall define the function of each committee. Vacancies occurring in the membership of the committees shall be filled by appointment by the chairperson of said committee for the unexpired term, except vacancies which occur on the Leadership Development Committee, which vacancies shall be filled by the board. The president shall be empowered to appoint administrative project teams, with approval by the board, to supplement the activities of any committee. The Leadership Development Committee shall consist of the immediate past-president serving as chairperson and six (6) members who shall be appointed by the Board of Directors after considering recommendations from the Leadership Development Committee Chair and following vetting. The term of office for members of the

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Section 2.

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Section 3.

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Section 4.

Section 5.

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Section 6.

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