Revised:  8/14/08

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ARTICLE V:  MEETINGS

Section 5.01 – ANNUAL MEETING:  There shall be an annual meeting of the membership at a time and place fixed by the Education Committee.  Reasonable notice of not less than fourteen (14) days shall be given to all members.

Section 5.02 – SPECIAL MEETINGS:  Special meetings of the membership may be called by the President or by signed petition of one-third of the total Active Membership.  The Secretary shall give not less than seven (7) days advance notice of the time and place of a special meeting.

Section 5.03 – REGULAR MEETINGS:  The Granite State Managers Association shall meet at least quarterly.  The time and place of regular meetings shall be set by the membership.  Reasonable notice shall be given.

Section 5.04 – MEMBERSHIP VOTING:  A majority of the membership present at any meeting where business is transacted shall determine the outcome of vote.

ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES

Section 6.01 – STANDING COMMITTEES (BOARD MEMBERS):  The Standing Committees of the Association shall be the Executive, Education and Membership Committees of the Board.

a.      Executive Committee:  The Executive Committee shall consist of those Officers and Committee Chairs duly elected by the membership.  This Committee shall act on behalf of the membership, and shall conduct all necessary business between regular meetings.

b.      Education Committee:  The President shall appoint a Chairperson of the Education Committee at the Annual meeting.  The Committee, as appointed by the Chairperson, shall be responsible for planning and facilitating all educational programs.

c.      Membership Committee:  The President shall appoint a Chairperson of the Membership Committee at the Annual meeting.  The Committee, as appointed by the Chairperson, shall recruit and retain Active and Sponsoring Members.

Section 6.02 – AD HOC COMMITTEES:  The President shall appoint Ad Hoc Committees as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Section 6.03 – REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBER: 

a.      Any member who fails to attend (unexcused absences) three (3) meetings during their term of office will be removed from the Board.

ARTICLE VII:            AMENDMENTS

Section 7.01 – AMENDMENTS:  These By-laws may be amended at a regular or special meeting of the membership or by mail ballot.

ARTICLE VIII:           EFFECTIVE DATE

Section 8.01 – EFFECTIVE DATE:  These By-laws shall become effective upon adoption by the membership at a regular or special meeting or by mail ballot.

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