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Full Constitution and Bylaws (Amended 2023)

Last post by mewickham « Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:44 am

by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:44 am

NOTE: You may download a PDF copy of the complete Constitution and Bylaws here:

NWAAS Constitution 2023 Approved.pdf

THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS...

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Constitution - ARTICLE I - Name

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:19 am

ARTICLE I - Name
The name of the organization shall be the Northwest Arkansas Aquarium Society, hereinafter referred to as the Society.

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Constitution - ARTICLE II - Purpose

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ARTICLE II - Purpose
The purpose of the Society shall be to promote fellowship and further knowledge among fanciers of aquarium fish, and to promote...

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Constitution - ARTICLE III - Officers

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:18 am

ARTICLE III - Officers
Section 1: The officers of the Society shall consist of the following:
- President
- Vice President
- Recording Secretary
-...

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Constitution - ARTICLE IV - Amendments

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ARTICLE IV - Amendments
This Constitution may be changed or amended by three-fourths vote of the members in good standing present at any business...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE I - Meetings

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ARTICLE I - Meetings
Section 1 - All regular monthly meetings of the Society shall be held at such time and place as the members shall determine. A...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE II - Membership

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ARTICLE II - Membership
Section 1 - Any person or commercial concern may become an applicant for membership in the Society.

Section 2 - Application...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE III - Dues

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:15 am

ARTICLE III - Dues
Section 1 - The annual membership dues of the Society shall be determined by the Board. Current dues schedule:

Individual...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE IV - Board of Directors

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:15 am

ARTICLE IV - Board of Directors
Section 1 - The Board of Directors shall include the elected Officers of the Society and the Chairpersons of all...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE V - Officers

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ARTICLE V - Officers
Section 1 - PRESIDENT - shall preside at all regular and special meetings, and at the Board of Director’s meetings; appoint...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE VI - Functional Committees

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:13 am

ARTICLE VI - Functional Committees
Section 1 - PUBLICITY COMMITTEE- shall have the responsibility for the planning, development and implementation...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE VII - Special Committees

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:13 am

ARTICLE VII - Special Committees
Section 1 - TANK MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE - shall consist of as many members as needed, appointed by the Chairperson,...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE VIII - Elections

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:12 am

ARTICLE VIII - Elections
Section 1 - A Nomination Committee shall be selected by the President at the September monthly meeting. This committee...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE IX- Benevolence Fund

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:11 am

ARTICLE IX- Benevolence Fund
Section 1 - The Board of Directors shall, during the yearly budget process, consider designating up to 10% of the...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE X - Amendments

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:10 am

ARTICLE X - Amendments
Section 1 - These Bylaws may be changed or amended by a simple majority of the voting members present at a general meeting in...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE XI – Dissolution of Society

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by mewickham » Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:09 am

ARTICLE XI – Dissolution of Society
Section 1 - In the event that the Society decides to disband, the President shall appoint a Dissolution...

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Bylaws - ARTICLE XII - Order of Business

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ARTICLE XII - Order of Business
Section 1 - The Order of Business is at the discretion of the President and Program Chair, and the following may be...

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