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Section 4 AGENDA: The President shall prepare the agenda for general and special
meetings of the membership. Any member may suggest an item to be added to
the agenda by submitting the item in writing to the Board of Directors at least
seven days in advance of the membership meeting. Any member of the
Association may make a motion to add an item to the board, general or special
agendas at those respective meetings. Adoption of that motion requires a second
and majority vote.
Section 5 QUORUM: A quorum for any general or special meeting of the Association shall
be the number of members in attendance. Unless otherwise specified in these
bylaws, decisions of the Association shall be made by a majority vote of those
members present at any meeting.
Section 6 PARTICIPATION: Any general, special, or committee meeting is open to any
person and all that wish to may be heard. However, only members are entitled to
vote. All actions or recommendations of the general or special meetings shall be
communicated to all affected parties, including minority reports.
Section 7 VOTING: All members, 18 years of age or older, shall have one vote each to be
cast during attendance at any general or special meeting.
Section 8 PROCEDURES: The Association shall follow Roberts Rules of Order (revised)
in all areas not covered by the bylaws.
ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1 COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD: The Board of Directors hereinafter
referred to, as the Board shall be composed of nine members.
Section 2 DUTIES OF THE BOARD:
a. MANAGEMENT: The Board shall manage the affairs of the Association
in the interim between general meetings. The Board shall be accountable
to the membership; shall seek the views of those affected by any proposed
policies or reactions before adopting any recommendation on behalf of the
Association; and shall strictly comply with these bylaws.