ARTICLE III - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings; shall serve as chair of the Executive Board, and shall serve on the budget committee. The President or his/her designee shall appoint ad hoc committees, as needed; and, at the conclusion of his/her term of office, shall serve one term as a member of the Executive Board.

Section 2. The Vice President shall:

a) Become acting President to fill the unexpired term, if for any reason the President shall be unable to fulfill the duties of office.

b) Become President of the organization and shall serve as President after the President has completed his/her term of office.

c) Act as chair of the Program Committee.

d) Assume the duties of the President in his/her absence or at his/her request.

Section 3. The Secretary shall:

a) Be responsible for maintaining permanent and complete minutes of meeting of the members and of the Executive Board. A report of past minutes shall be made to the membership and Executive Board at annual meetings.

b) Be responsible for maintaining applications for membership and shall serve as chair of the Membership Committee in evaluation of applicants.

c) In general, perform all duties incidental of the Office of Secretary and such other duties as may be assigned by the President or by the Executive Board.

Section 4. The Treasurer shall:

a) Be the custodian of all funds and be responsible for the proper accounting for all receipts and disbursements of the Society.

b) Serve as Chair of the Budget Committee.

c) Present at each annual business meeting, a report of the financial status of the Society,reviewed and approved by the President, (note: used to say approved by certified public accountant) and such additional financial reports as the Executive Board may require.

d) In general, perform all duties incident to the Office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the President or by the Executive Board.

ARTICLE IV - DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1. The Executive Board shall be the governing body of the Society; shall give majority approval to the payment of any non-recurring expenses in excess of five hundred (500) dollars; shall recommend membership; shall appoint non-elected members of standing and ad hoc committees, and shall meet to conduct Society business as requested by any officer.

Section 2. A majority of members of the Executive Board must be present to constitute a quorum.