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BY-LAWS of the
ATLANTIC REGIONAL SOCIETY |
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ARTICLE VIII - SPECIAL COMMITTEES |
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The Board of Directors, in compliance with the Board of Directors' governance policy model, shall approve the formation of such committees and task forces as deemed necessary or required from time to time. |
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ARTICLE IX - ANNUAL AND SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS |
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Section 1 - Annual General Meeting |
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The annual general meeting of the Society shall be held each year at such time and place as may be designated by the Board of Directors. |
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Section 2 - Special General Meetings |
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Special general meetings of the Society may be held upon the call of the Board of Directors at such times and places as it may designate. The President shall call a special general meeting upon the written request of at least (5) five percent of voting Members within 60 days after the filing of such request with the President. The business to be transacted at such special general meetings shall be stated in the notice thereof, and no other business may be considered at those meetings. |
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Section 3 - Notice |
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At least 30 days notice of annual or general meetings shall be given in writing and/or by electronic means. |
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Section 4 - Quorum |
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At any annual or special general meeting, ten (10) voting members present in person, as verified by the Secretary or Secretary/Treasurer, shall constitute a quorum. Should the number of Members present in person at an annual or special general meeting fail below the number required for a quorum, there can be no further valid transaction of business until a quorum is again present. |
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Section 5 - Order of Business |
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The usual order of business determined by parliamentary procedures shall govern the conduct of all meetings. In all matters not governed by By-laws, procedures shall be in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. |
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Section 6 - Voting |
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Voting members of the Society shall not vote more than their own vote. Unless otherwise specifically provided, a majority of Members present shall be competent to do and perform all acts, which are or shall be directed to be done at any such meeting. In the event of a tie, a motion shall be lost. Proxy votes must be registered with the Secretary prior to the commencement of any meeting. |
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