APTA-SD BYLAWS  

 

BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION SOUTH DAKOTA CHAPTER  (APTA-SD) 

 

ARTICLE I: NAME AND RELATIONSHIP TO AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION Section 1: Name 

The American Physical Therapy Association South Dakota Chapter (“the Chapter”), shall be a chapter  of the American Physical Therapy Association, (“the Association”)

Section 2: Jurisdiction 

 

The geographic jurisdiction of the Chapter shall coincide with the boundaries of the state of South  Dakota.

ARTICLE II: OBJECT & PURPOSE 

The object of the Chapter shall be the object of the Association. The Chapter shall conduct its activities in  accordance with the purposes set forth in the Chapter’s corporate articles which shall be consistent with  the purposes of the Association. 

ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP 

Section 1: Categories and Qualifications of Members

A. The Chapter membership categories and qualifications for Physical Therapist, Retired Physical  Therapist, Life Physical Therapist, Student Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant,  Retired Physical Therapist Assistant, Life Physical Therapist Assistant, and Student Physical  Therapist Assistant shall be the same as those of the Association. 

B. In addition, the Chapter shall maintain a single Corresponding Member category for Physical  Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Student Physical Therapist, and Student Physical  Therapist Assistant members who are not assigned to the Chapter. Corresponding members  shall have the rights as stated in the Association bylaws.

 

Section 2: Rights of Members 

 

A. The rights of the Chapter’s members and corresponding members shall not be in conflict to with those established in the Association bylaws. 

B. Physical Therapist Assistant members, Retired Physical Therapist Assistant, and Life Physical  Therapist Assistant shall have one (1) vote at Chapter level. 

Section 3: Admission to Membership 

 

Admission to Chapter membership is by assignment by the Association’s Board of Directors or chosen  by a member as provided in the Association bylaws.

Section 4: Dues

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A. Chapter dues shall be on an annual basis with the following categories of members:   

(1) Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist – Post-Professional Student, Physical Therapist  Assistant, Life Physical Therapist, Life Physical Therapist Assistant, Student Physical  Therapist, Student Physical Therapist Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist, Retired  Physical Therapist Assistant, Corresponding, Corresponding Student

a. Retired Physical Therapist and Retired Physical Therapy Assistant must have 

documentation of previous chapter membership to be eligible for category 

rate. 

(2) The Chapter Executive Secretary/Director may be contacted for each category rate  (rates may be subject to change)

B. Student Physical Therapist and Student Physical Therapist Assistant member dues are for 12  months from the time of renewal or join date. As of the last day of the graduation month, the  Student Physical Therapist or Student Physical Therapist Assistant member automatically  converts to the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant member category for the  remainder of the 12 months of membership. Once the membership remainder expires, these  new Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant members are eligible for one year of  membership at 50% of the chapter dues rate for a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist  Assistant member.

C. All dues shall be for the period specified in the Association bylaws and shall be payable  following the Association’s schedule.

D. All dues’ changes approved by the Chapter membership and approved by the Association’s  Board of Directors before the Association’s deadline will become effective on the first of the  Association’s next fiscal year.

E. The Chapter Board of Directors may offer reduced rates for Chapter dues as an incentive to  promote membership.

Section 5: Good Standing 

A member must be a member in good standing with APTA to be a member in the Chapter. A member  of the Chapter who is suspended by APTA shall have their membership rights suspended in the  Chapter. Any member who is expelled from membership by APTA shall be expelled from Chapter  membership.

Section 6: Disciplinary Action 

The Chapter shall follow the Association’s binding ethical documents, and any ethics complaints  against a member shall be processed in accordance with the Association's policies. 

Section 7: Reinstatement 

The Chapter shall reinstate members in accordance with APTA’s policies. The Chapter shall not charge  a reinstatement fee. 

ARTICLE V: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS 

Section 1: Regular and Annual Meetings

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Regular meetings of the membership shall be called by the Board of Directors. Regular meetings shall  be held at least annually and shall be held at such time and place as specified by the Board.

Section 2: Special Meeting(s) 

 

Special meetings of the general membership may be called by the Board of Directors, Chapter  President, two (2) officers, or on written request of thirty-five (35) members.

Section 3: Notice of Meeting Requirements 

Notice of meetings to each member of the Chapter shall be provided not less than 30 days prior to a  meeting stating place, date, and time. In the case of a special meeting, the purpose for which the  meeting is called will also be communicated. 

 

Section 4: Voting and Quorum

A quorum for a meeting of the Chapter membership shall consist of 30 of the voting members in good  standing; a majority of votes are required to carry a matter where a quorum exists, unless otherwise  provided by these bylaws or applicable state law. Proxy voting is permitted at meetings of voting  members. At the discretion of the Board, membership meetings may be held virtually, or decisions  may be made by the membership electronically to the fullest extent allowed by law. 

Section 5: Reporting 

 

All meeting minutes shall be submitted to the Association within 45 days after the date of the meeting.  

ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

 

Section 1: Authority 

The governing body of the Chapter is its Board of Directors, which has authority and is responsible for  governance of the Chapter.

 

Section 2: Composition 

 

A. Board of Directors and Duties: 

The Board of Directors (hereafter referred to as Chapter Board) shall consist of seven  members. This includes the President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, the Chief  Delegate to the Association House of Delegates, the Chapter Representative to the Physical  Therapist Assistant (PTA) Council and one (1) Director.

 

B. Chapter Board duties:

(1) Conduct the business of the Chapter in the best interest of the Chapter,

(2) Approve all bills over one hundred dollars ($100.00) that are not within budget, and  all bills over one thousand dollars ($1000.00) of approved budgeted item(s).

(3) Carry out the strategic plan of the Chapter as determined by the members,

(5) Appoint the Chairperson and members of all Chapter committees except the  Nominating Committee

(6) Bring before the membership in an appropriate manner, communications from the  Association for applicable action and/or information,

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(6) Make a report at each Chapter meeting, and

(7) Take no action that is in conflict with Chapter or Association Bylaws.

C. The Director shall:

(1) serve as a member of the Chapter Board,

(2) participate in planning and decision-making for the Chapter,

(3) assume such other duties as assigned by the President or Chapter Board. 

D. Officer Positions and Duties: 

The elected officers of the Chapter are a President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer.  The officers perform those duties that are usual to their positions and that are assigned to  them by the Board of Directors. In addition, the President presides at meetings of the voting  members and of the Board of Directors, the President-elect acts in place of the President  when the President is not available, the Secretary is responsible for minutes of the meetings  of the voting membership and of the Board of Directors as well as for overseeing the  maintenance of records of the Chapter, and the Treasurer is the financial officer of the  Chapter.

E. Officer Duties:

(1) The President shall: 

a. preside at all meetings of the Chapter and the Chapter Board,

b. serve as the official spokesperson (or designate a spokesperson) for the Chapter, c. be an ex officio member of all Chapter committees except the Nominating   Committee and the Ethics Committee, 

d. serve as a member of the Chapter Board,

e. participate in planning for the Chapter.

(2) The President-Elect shall: 

a. assume the duties of the President in the absence or incapacitation of the  President, 

b. succeed to the office of President, 

c. perform such other duties as assigned by the President or Chapter Board, d. serve as a member of the Chapter Board,

e. participate in planning and decision-making for the Chapter.

(3) The Secretary shall:

a. record the proceedings of all meetings of the Chapter and Chapter Board, b. provide a copy of the minutes of each meeting to the President,

c. maintain a copy of the minutes of each meeting in the Secretary’s file,

d. prepare reports to the Association as required,

e. assume such other duties as assigned by the President or Chapter Board, f. serve as a member of the Chapter Board,

g. participate in planning and decision-making for the Chapter.

(4) The Treasurer shall:

a. be the custodian of all the funds of the Chapter,

b. keep an itemized record of receipts and disbursements,

c. be authorized to pay bills under one thousand dollars ($1000.00) 

 without prior approval if the bills are for previously budgeted expenses or are not

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 within budget but are approved by the Chapter Board,

d. pay bills of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) or more upon approval of the 

Chapter Board,

e. present a written report at each meeting of the Chapter and to the Chapter 

Board upon request,

f. serve as a member of the Chapter Board,

g. participate in planning and decision-making for the Chapter,

h. assume such other duties as assigned by the President or Chapter Board.

 

Section 3: Meetings of the Board 

 

A. Each member of the Chapter Board shall have one vote. The Chapter Board may invite other  chapter members to be liaisons to the Board meetings, but such liaisons may not vote.

B. Four members of the Chapter Board shall constitute a quorum.

C. Advance notice shall be given (as in Article VI, Sec 3) to each Chapter Board member not less  than forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting is held.

Section 4: Qualifications 

 

A. Only such members of the Chapter as are provided for in the Association By-laws who are  members in good standing and who have consented to serve shall be eligible for election to  office. 

B. Physical Therapist Assistants may hold office subject to the limitations specified in the  Association bylaws, Article IV, Section 4, subparagraph B. 

Section 5 Election and Term of Office 

An election by the membership is held annually to choose new members of the Board of Directors in their  election year. Board members shall serve a term of two years, or until their successors are elected. Directors serve until their successors are elected and qualified; they may be elected for successive terms.  Terms will start January 1st after the Fall Meeting of the previous year.

Section 6: Resignations and Removals 

A director may resign by providing written notice to the Board of Directors. A director may be removed  with or without cause by a vote of the membership. Further, if a director resigns or is expelled from  Chapter membership, such director shall automatically cease to serve as director of the Chapter. 

Section 7: Vacancy 

If a vacancy occurs on the Board for any reason, the position is filled for the unexpired portion of the term  by the Board.

A. Vacancies

(1) The President-Elect shall succeed to the office of the President (if the President is  unable to complete the term) for the unexpired portion of the term.

(2) Vacancies of any other office and of the Director shall be filled by appointment of  the Chapter Board for the unexpired portion of the term, with the exception of the  President-Elect position, which shall be filled by a special election held during a

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meeting.

Section 8: Meetings and Actions of the Board 

The Board of Directors meets at least annually at the times and places designated by the Board. Notice of  meetings is given pursuant to policies established by the Board or as otherwise required by applicable state  law. A majority of voting directors forms a quorum, and a majority of votes are required to carry an action  where a quorum is present, unless otherwise required by these bylaws or applicable state law. Proxy  voting is not permitted. At the discretion of the Board, meetings may be held virtually, or decisions may be  made by the Board electronically to the fullest extent allowed by law.

ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES 

Section 1: Finance Committee 

A. Composition

(1) The Treasurer and three members of the Chapter appointed by the Chapter Board  shall serve as the Finance Committee.

(2) The appointment shall be made at the annual meeting in the Fall.

(3) The Finance Committee members shall serve for one year and may be re-appointed. B. Duties 

(1) The Finance Committee is responsible for advising the Board of Directors on matters  pertaining to financial needs, growth, and stability, preparation, and presentation of  an annual budget to the Board of Directors, investment policies, and compliance with  financial obligations to APTA.

(2) The appointed members of the Finance Committee should ensure that an audit is  performed in the Treasurer's books.

Section 2: Ethics Committee 

A. Composition

(1) The Ethics Committee shall consist of three members, one member will be appointed  annually by the Chapter Board at the annual meeting in the Fall.

(2) The individual with the most seniority on the committee shall serve as Chairperson. (3) The Ethics Committee members shall serve for a two-year term and may be re appointed.

B. Duties

(1) The Ethics Committee is responsible for interacting with the APTA Ethics and Judicial  Committee, to refer ethics complaints to the Ethics Judicial Committee, and to 

promote ethics related educational resources to members. In lieu of an Ethics 

Committee, the Board of Directors may elect to designate an Ethics Liaison to interact  with the APTA Ethics Committee, to refer ethics complaints to the Ethics Judicial 

Committee, and to promote ethics related educational resources to members.

(2) Carry out all other duties as may be requested by the Chapter Board.

 

Section 3: Nominating Committee

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A. Composition

(1) The Nominating Committee shall consist of at least three eligible members elected by  the Chapter. At least one member shall be elected each year, at the Annual Meeting  in the Fall, who shall serve a term of three years or until the election of his/her  

successor. 

(2) The senior member of the committee shall serve as Chairperson. 

(3) Any vacancies shall be filled by the Chapter Board until the next regular election at  which time the vacant position shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term.  

B. Duties

(1) The Nominating Committee is responsible for nominating candidates for open  director and officer positions.

(2) A Nominating Committee Report shall be made available to all members at least a  month prior to the Annual Meeting. 

(3) The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of one or more candidates of eligible Chapter members for each position to be elected, including a Physical Therapist 

Assistant for the Representative to the PTA Council.

Section 4: Other Committees 

The Board may appoint such committees, task forces, or work groups as it deems  necessary or advisable. All committees which consist entirely of directors shall be  Board committees and shall have and exercise the authority of the Board as may be  designated by the Board. All non-Board committees shall not have or exercise the  authority of the Board but may advise and make recommendations to the Board. 

ARTICLE VIII: DISTRICTS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Section 1: Establishment and Dissolution 

The Chapter’s Board of Directors may establish subgroups, such as districts and special interest groups,  within its territory. A district of the Chapter shall be established and/or dissolved in accordance with  the rules and conditions specified by Chapter policy. 

Section 2: Districts 

A. Creation

(1) Twenty (20) members may petition the Chapter Board to create a District.

(2) The petition shall include:

a. Name of the District.

b. Jurisdiction of the District.

c. Proposed Rules of Order for the District to include formation, dissolution 

(voluntary or involuntary), and election of officers (if any).

(3) Creation and dissolution of districts shall be by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Chapter’s  voting members present at any regular meeting of the Chapter.

B. Any District the Chapter may create shall not:

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(1) Operate under policy or rules of order that are inconsistent with Chapter or 

Association bylaws or have not been approved by the Chapter Board of Directors. (2) Establish dues or levy assessments to Chapter members. 

(3) Profess or imply that it speaks for or represents the Chapter or its members unless  authorized by the Chapter's Board of Directors.

Section 3: Special Interest Groups 

A. The Chapter may authorize the establishment of a Special Interest Group when:

(1) Six (6) members petition the Board to establish a Special Interest Group. 

(2) There is a specific common interest; among the petitioning members, to meet, confer  and promote said common interest.

(3) The petition shall include:

a. Name of Special Interest Group

b. Purpose of the Special Interest Group

(4) The Board shall determine the rules and conditions to establish and dissolve any  Special Interest Group.

(5) Creation and dissolution of Special Interest Groups shall be by two-thirds (2/3) vote  of the Chapter’s voting members present at any regular meeting of the Chapter.

B. A special interest group shall not:

(1) Operate under policy or rules of order that are inconsistent with Chapter or 

Association bylaws or have not been approved by the Chapter Board of Directors.  (2) Establish dues or levy assessments to Chapter members. 

(3) Profess or imply that it speaks for or represents the Chapter or its members unless  authorized by the Chapter's Board of Directors.

 

 

ARTICLE IX: DELEGATES TO THE ASSOCIATION’S HOUSE OF DELEGATES 

Section 1: Qualifications 

A. The qualifications of delegates shall not conflict with the Association’s bylaws.  B. A Chapter Delegate may not serve concurrently as a delegate for any other delegation. 

C. The Chapter shall notify the Association headquarters of the names of Chapter Delegates, as  required by the Association’s policies and procedures, including the Standing Rules of the  House of Delegates.

 

D.The Chapter shall be represented in each session of the House of Delegates unless a waiver is  approved by the Board. 

E. The Chief Delegate shall have at least one (1)-year prior experience as a Delegate. The Chief  Delegate will be appointed by the Chapter Board from the Delegates elected by the Chapter’s  members.

Section 2: Election and Term 

 

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A. Chief Delegate and Chapter Delegate(s):

(1) Delegates shall be elected to a four-year term.

(2) Shall be elected in the number to which the Chapter is entitled as set forth by the  Association,

(3) Elections will be held at the annual meeting every two years with terms to begin  January 1, after the Fall Meeting of the previous year.

(4) An alternate Delegate shall be appointed by the Board when the need arises,

(5) Delegates may serve successive terms.

Section 3: Duties of Delegates 

A. The Chief Delegate shall:

(1) Attend all annual and special meetings of the House of Delegates of the Association.  They will present to the House of Delegates such matters as are directed by the Board  of Directors and/or voting body. To vote at the House of Delegates in accordance with  instructions and/or policies of the Chapter,

(2) Investigate all information pertinent to the annual session of the Association House of  Delegates,

(3) Present such information received from the Association to the Board for discussion  and action,

(4) Coordinate actions of the Chapter’s voting delegation during the Association House of  Delegates ,

(5) Prepare a summary of action taken by the Association House of Delegates for  publication in the Chapter newsletter,

(6) Report to the Chapter membership at the Chapter meeting immediately following the  annual session of the Association House of Delegates any action taken at the House of  Delegates.

B. Chapter Delegate(s) shall:

(1) Attend all annual and special meetings of the House of Delegates of the Association. (2) Present such matters to the House of Delegates of the Association as directed by the  Chapter Board and/or Chapter voting body,

(3) To vote at meetings of the House of Delegates in accordance with direction of the  Chapter. 

 

ARTICLE X: REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT COUNCIL (PTA COUNCIL)  Section 1: Qualifications 

A. The qualifications of the representative shall be as stated in the Association’s policy. 

B. The Chapter shall notify the Association headquarters of the name of the Representative, as  required by the Association. 

Section 2: Election and Term 

A. Chapter Representatives:

(1) Shall be elected to a two-year terms and may serve successive terms.

(2) Shall be elected in the number to which the Chapter is entitled as set forth by the PTA

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Council.

(3) Elections will be held at the annual meeting every two years with terms to begin  January 1 after the Fall Meeting of the previous year.

(4) An alternate representative shall be appointed by the Chapter Board when the need  arises,

(5) Candidates for Chapter Representative(s) shall be elected by the Chapter’s voting  members.

 

Section 3: Duties of Representative 

A. The Chapter Representative shall:

(1) Attend all meetings of the annual and special meetings of the PTA Council, 

(2) Investigate all information pertinent to the annual session of the PTA Council,  (3) Prepare a summary of action taken by the PTA Council for presentation at the next  Board meeting,

(4) Report to the Chapter membership at the Chapter meeting immediately following the  annual session of the PTA Council any action taken during the session of the PTA  Council, 

(5) To present to the PTA Council such matters as are directed by the Board of Directors  and/or voting body,

(6) To vote at meetings of the PTA Council in accordance with direction of the Chapter. 

ARTICLE XI. REPRESENTATIVE TO THE APTA STUDENT COUNCIL 

Section 1: Qualifications 

A. The qualifications of the representative shall be as stated in APTA policy. 

B. The Chapter shall notify Association headquarters of the name of the representative, as  required by the Association. 

Section 2: 

 

A. The Representative to the APTA Student Council shall be by appointment of the Chapter’s Board of Directors. The representative shall be appointed at the during annual (Fall) meeting fora term of one year, and may be re-appointed. Terms start January 1st after the annual  (Fall) meeting. 

 

Section 3: Duties of Representative 

 

A. The APTA Student Council Representative shall:

(1) Engage with student members across the Chapter and the Association, increasing  member value.

(2) Collaborate with other council representatives to highlight best practices and  empower success.

(3) Participate in council activities at the APTA Leadership Congress.

(4) Seek opportunities for involvement within the Chapter or Association components (5) Serve as ambassadors for the Chapter and APTA. 

 

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ARTICLE XII: ELECTIONS 

 

Section 1: Elected Positions 

Chapter positions to be elected are the President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Director, Chapter  Delegate(s), Chapter Representative to the APTA Physical Therapist Assistant Council, and the  Nominating Committee.

Section 2: Time of Elections 

A. Annual meeting of the Chapter

(1) The President-Elect and Secretary shall be elected at the annual meeting of the  Chapter in even-numbered years

(2) The Treasurer and Director shall be elected in odd-numbered years.

(3) The Chapter Delegate(s) to the House of Delegates shall be elected at the annual  meeting of the Chapter in even-numbered years. The terms shall be staggered so the  Chapter Delegate(s) are elected in different even-numbered years.

(4) The PTA Council Representative shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Chapter  in odd-numbered years.

(5) The Nominating Committee shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Chapter. Section 3: Election Procedure 

A. Ballot

(1) Election shall be by ballot unless there is but one (1) nominee for the position being   elected when a voice vote may be called.

(2) Absentee ballots may be used if requested in writing thirty (30) days prior to the  scheduled election from the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee.

(3) For election purposes only, absentee ballots shall count toward the quorum for the  meeting.

B. Counting the vote

(1) Tellers shall be appointed by the President, or presiding officer, for the purpose of  counting the ballots.

(2) The nominee receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected. (3) In the event of a tie, re-balloting by those members present at the meeting shall be  held to determine the election. 

C. Results of the election shall be reported to the Association within forty-five (45) days.

ARTICLE XIII: FINANCE 

 

Section 1: Fiscal Year 

The fiscal year of the Chapter shall be January 1 through December 31.

 

Section 2: Limitation of Expenditures 

No officer, employee, or committee shall expend any money not provided in the budget as adopted or spend any money in excess of the budget allotment, except by order of the Chapter's Board of

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Directors. The Board of Directors shall not commit the Chapter to any financial obligation in excess of  its current financial resources.

Section 3: Reporting 

The Chapter shall submit its annual financial statements, tax returns, and audit report to the  Association when and as directed by the Association. 

ARTICLE XIV: DISSOLUTION 

Section 1: Dissolution of the Chapter 

The Chapter shall be dissolved in accordance with the Association’s bylaws and applicable state law. 

The Chapter may dissolve subject to a recommendation to dissolve supported by no less than a three fourths (3/4) vote of the Board and three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Chapter’s voting members.

ARTICLE XV: MISCELLANEOUS 

 

Section 1: Assets, Books and Records 

A. The Chapter shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall also keep  minutes of the proceedings of its members, Board, and Board committees, and shall keep a  record giving the names and addresses of the members entitled to vote.

B. If the Chapter is dissolved, its property and records shall be conveyed to the Association after  payment of any bona fide debts. The Association shall not be obligated for any Chapter debts  unless the Chapter has been specifically authorized by the Association’s Board to act on behalf  of the Association. 

Section 2: Parliamentary Authority 

The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, where not in  conflict with the Chapter’s Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, or other policies, or applicable state law, shall govern meetings and actions of the membership and of the Board. 

Section 3: Association as Higher Authority 

The Chapter shall submit minutes of all proceedings of its members to the Association within forty-five  (45) days of such meeting. In addition, the Chapter shall maintain records related to membership,  programming, publications, and other activities and operations, and shall provide them for review by  the Association upon request. In addition to the Chapter’s corporate articles and bylaws, the Chapter is  governed by the Association as its higher authority, the Association’s bylaws, standing rules, and all  applicable policies and procedures.

ARTICLE XVI: AMENDMENTS 

Section 1: With Notice 

These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at any meeting of the Chapter provided the  proposed amendment has been sent to the eligible voting members thirty (30) days prior to that  meeting.

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Section 2: Without Notice 

These Bylaws may be amended without previous notice only by a unanimous vote at any meeting of  the Chapter.

Section 3: Approval Procedure 

 

Amendments to the Chapter Bylaws shall become effective upon approval in writing by the  Association's Board of Directors except that changes in Chapter dues shall become effective on the  first day of the Association’s next fiscal year following approval. 

Section 4: Editorial and Agreement Changes 

 

If the intent of an amendment is editorial or to bring the Chapter’s Bylaws into agreement with those  of the Association, the amendment shall be made as required by the Chapter President and shared  with the Board of Directors. The Chapter President shall notify the Chapter’s membership that such  amendments have been made.

Section 5: Corporate Articles 

 

Corporate articles shall be amended in accordance with state law.

 

 

By-law changes discussed and passed unanimously by membership quorum on 5/13/24.  


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