Presidential Amendment

The BOD has approved an amendment to our by-laws concerning who controls the finances. At the present time, there is nothing to prevent the President and the Treasurer from being related and being the only ones to have access to the finances. Since we are a 501c3, we have been advised to not allow this situation, so two changes are being proposed. This amendment will be voted on at the Christmas Party.

7.04: PRESIDENT
The President shall:
• Preside at all meetings of the Corporation.
• Call the Board of Directors together and preside at the meeting.
• Appoint and remove the chair of all Committees subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
• Appoint all committees deemed necessary in the operation of the Corporation.
• Be ex-officio member of all committees.
• Call special meetings when necessary.
• Be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.
• Sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence, or may appoint another officer for this purpose.
All financial responsibilities will transfer to the Vice-president if the President and the Treasurer are related or if the Treasurer is a significant other.
• Be the spokesperson for the Corporation to the media or other entities. The President may authorize another member better fitted for the situation to be the spokesperson.

7.05: VICE PRESIDENT
The Vice President shall:
• Perform the duties of the President during any absence of the President and be ex-officio member of all committees.
• Oversee the management of special activities or events, photography, and communication for the Corporation.
• Secure speakers for speaker events at general meetings.
Assume the financial responsibilities if the President and the Treasurer are related or if the Treasurer is a significant other.
• Assume the position of President at such time when the President position is vacant through resignation or removal.