ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS

Section 1. The officers of the Society shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Section 2. The term of office shall be two (2) years.

Section 3. The Secretary and Treasurer may succeed themselves in office without limitation.

Section 4. The Vice President shall become acting President to fill the unexpired term, if for any reason, the President shall be unable to fulfill the duties of the office.

Section 5. The Executive Board shall fill other vacancies, which might occur, from qualified members.

ARTICLE V - EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1. The Executive Board shall be composed of the officers, the immediate Past President, and two other elected qualified members. The Executive Board shall also consist of standing committee chairs.

Section 2. This Board shall be the executive body of the Society and shall have the responsibility for administering Society affairs. The board shall nominate, by majority, members of standing committees other than the chairs.

ARTICLE VI

Section 1. The Executive Board shall call an annual meeting of the Society.

Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the President at his/her discretion.

ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Any proposed amendments to the Constitution shall be reviewed and supported by at least three (3) members in good standing, and submitted to the Executive Board via the internet for its consideration. The Executive Board will present the proposed amendments to the full membership at least (60) days prior to a call for a vote. Discussions may take place via the ISVD listserv. A call for a vote will be made via the ISVD listserv during the first 60 days following presentation of the proposed amendments on the listserv. An affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the membership respondents shall be required for the adoption of any amendment. Votes will be tabulated through the ISVD listserv.