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FLORIDA CHINESE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION BYLAWS OF THE FLORIDA CHINESE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE I: NAME AND OFFICE
The name of this organization shall be FLORIDA CHINESE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (hereinafter referred to as the “Association”). The principal office of the Association in the state of Florida shall be selected by the Association in the state of Florida shall be selected by the Executive Board. The mailing address of the Association shall be such place as may be selected by the Executive Board.
The name of this organization shall be FLORIDA CHINESE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (hereinafter referred to as the “Association”). The principal office of the Association in the state of Florida shall be selected by the Association in the state of Florida shall be selected by the Executive Board. The mailing address of the Association shall be such place as may be selected by the Executive Board.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
The purpose of this Association shall be to encourage, support, sustain, and improve the teaching of Chinese at all levels of instruction, and to promote a cooperative spirit through the professional exchange of ideas and cordial fellowship
Section 3.1. Eligibility.
Any person actively engaged or interested in the teaching of Chinese language and culture may join the Association upon payment of annual dues and may continue membership by payment of dues each year thereafter. No member in default of dues shall exercise any privilege of membership. Annual membership runs from October to October.
Section 3.2. General Powers.
The members of the Association shall elect by majority vote the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer and one board-appointed, non-officer member, the Curriculum Representative. The Executive Board shall have such powers and duties as provided herein.
Section 3.3. Meetings
The annual meeting of the members shall be held during the month of March and October or at such other date, time and place as shall be determined at the discretion of the Executive Board. Additional meetings of the members may be called at the discretion of the Executive Board, the President, or one-third of the members. The persons calling the meeting shall specify the date, time and place of such meeting, and shall notify all the members.
Section 3.4. Operational Procedures.
The procedures by which the membership conducts its affairs shall be the same as those provided for the Executive Board in Article V of these Bylaws.
Section 3.5. Manner of Acting; Proxies.
A member may vote either in person or by proxy. Proxy may be cast by means of a proxy appointment form which is executed in writing by the member. All proxy appointment forms shall be filed with the Secretary of the Association before or at the meeting for which the proxy is given.
ARTICLE IV: DUES
Membership dues shall be payable in the summer of the year preceding the membership year for which the dues are paid or upon becoming a member of the Association. Members who have not paid their dues by November 30th of the same year shall be considered delinquent. The amount of the annual dues for the following year shall be determined by the members of the Association at their annual meeting. The amount set must be approved by a two-thirds majority of votes cast by the membership.
Membership dues shall be payable in the summer of the year preceding the membership year for which the dues are paid or upon becoming a member of the Association. Members who have not paid their dues by November 30th of the same year shall be considered delinquent. The amount of the annual dues for the following year shall be determined by the members of the Association at their annual meeting. The amount set must be approved by a two-thirds majority of votes cast by the membership.
ARTICLE V: EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 5.1. General Powers
The business and affairs of the Association shall be managed by its Executive Board. The Board shall have the full power in its sole discretion to authorize expenditures from the Associations fund, to select the form of any
Investment, and to dispose of any property held by the Association. All members of the Executive Board shall have equal voice and vote in the deliberations and actions of the Executive Board.
Section 5.2. Composition and Tenure.
The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, immediate past-President, and President elect and Curriculum Representative. Members of the Executive Board shall serve for a term of two years. Elections shall be in accordance with Article VII. The composition and number of persons serving on the Executive Board may be changed at any time by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the membership. Unless he or she resigns or is removed in accordance with these Bylaws, each member of the Executive Board shall hold office until a successor shall have been elected and qualified.
Section 5.3. Board Meetings.
The Executive Board shall meet at least once a year prior to the annual meeting of the general membership for the purpose of conducting such business of the Association as shall be deemed necessary. Notice of meetings of the Executive
Board stating the date, time and place thereof shall be given at least two weeks prior to the date set for such meeting. The notice may be oral or written. In addition to the annual Executive Board meeting, the President in his or her discretion may conduct a tele-conference among the Board members in place of a duly convened on-site meeting.
Section 5.4. Quorum.
A majority of the number of members of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any meeting.
Section 5. 5. Rules of Order.
Meetings of the Association and its board and committees shall follow accepted parliamentary procedure.
Section 5.6. Manner of Acting
The affirmative vote of a majority of those members of the Executive Board who are present at a duly convened meeting shall be accepted as an act of the Executive Board. Any action permitted or required to be taken at a meeting of the Executive Board may be taken without a meeting if one or more written consents setting forth the action so taken shall be signed, ether before or after the action taken, by all of the members of the Board.
Section 5.7. Board Committees
The Executive Board may designate from among its members one committee chairperson to assist the Board in performing its duties to the Association. Each committee must have one or more members to work with the chairperson, who shall have the authority of the Executive Board to the extent the board delegates and except as limited by applicable law.
Section 5.1. General Powers
The business and affairs of the Association shall be managed by its Executive Board. The Board shall have the full power in its sole discretion to authorize expenditures from the Associations fund, to select the form of any
Investment, and to dispose of any property held by the Association. All members of the Executive Board shall have equal voice and vote in the deliberations and actions of the Executive Board.
Section 5.2. Composition and Tenure.
The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, immediate past-President, and President elect and Curriculum Representative. Members of the Executive Board shall serve for a term of two years. Elections shall be in accordance with Article VII. The composition and number of persons serving on the Executive Board may be changed at any time by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the membership. Unless he or she resigns or is removed in accordance with these Bylaws, each member of the Executive Board shall hold office until a successor shall have been elected and qualified.
Section 5.3. Board Meetings.
The Executive Board shall meet at least once a year prior to the annual meeting of the general membership for the purpose of conducting such business of the Association as shall be deemed necessary. Notice of meetings of the Executive
Board stating the date, time and place thereof shall be given at least two weeks prior to the date set for such meeting. The notice may be oral or written. In addition to the annual Executive Board meeting, the President in his or her discretion may conduct a tele-conference among the Board members in place of a duly convened on-site meeting.
Section 5.4. Quorum.
A majority of the number of members of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any meeting.
Section 5. 5. Rules of Order.
Meetings of the Association and its board and committees shall follow accepted parliamentary procedure.
Section 5.6. Manner of Acting
The affirmative vote of a majority of those members of the Executive Board who are present at a duly convened meeting shall be accepted as an act of the Executive Board. Any action permitted or required to be taken at a meeting of the Executive Board may be taken without a meeting if one or more written consents setting forth the action so taken shall be signed, ether before or after the action taken, by all of the members of the Board.
Section 5.7. Board Committees
The Executive Board may designate from among its members one committee chairperson to assist the Board in performing its duties to the Association. Each committee must have one or more members to work with the chairperson, who shall have the authority of the Executive Board to the extent the board delegates and except as limited by applicable law.
ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS
Section 6.1. Number.
The Officers of the Association shall be a President, Vice- President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Such other officers as may be deemed necessary may be appointed by the Executive Board.
Section 6.2. Election of Officers.
The President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected by the membership. The Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected by the Executive Board. Elections shall be held in accordance with Article VII.
Section 6.3. Term of Office.
The term of office for all the officers shall be two years. All officers shall serve until their successors have been elected and qualified.
Section 6.4. President.
The President shall be the principle executive officer of the Association, shall generally supervise and control the business and affairs on the Association, and shall represent the Association in its relationships with the public. The President shall preside at meetings of the members and of the Executive Board except regional and/or committee meetings. The President shall attend FFLA Board Meetings in January, May and October respectively. The President shall perform all duties incident to the office of the President and such other duties as may be prescribed by resolution of the Executive Board.
Section 6.5. Vice-President.
The Vice President shall assist the President and assume his or her duties in the President’s absence. In the event of the President’s resignation or removal, the Vice-President shall automatically assume the duties of the office of the President for the remainder of the President’s unexpired term. The Vice-President shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the resolution of the Executive Board from time to time.
Section 6.6 Secretary.
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the proceedings of the members and the Executive Board, shall give notices in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws and the Association, shall keep a record of the names and addresses of all members, may sign within his or her job capacities documents which shall have been authorized by resolution of the Executive Board, and in general shall perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties may be assigned to the Secretary by resolution of the Executive Board from time to time.
Section 6.7. Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall have custody and be responsible for keeping correct and complete books and records or account for all funds and securities of the Association, receive and give receipts for moneys paid to the Association from any source whatsoever, deposit all such moneys in the name of the Association in the bank or other depositories as shall be selected by the Executive Board, present financial reports at the annual business meeting in October and publish report in membership newsletter and in General perform all duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and such other duties may be assigned to the Treasurer by resolution of the Executive Board from time to time.
Section 6.8. Resignation or Removal. Any members of the Executive Board may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the President or the Secretary, or by giving oral notice at any meeting of the Executive Board. Any such resignation shall take effect upon delivery thereof or any subsequent time specified therein. The President or Vice- President may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the membership, with or without cause. Any other officer may be removed by two-thirds vote of the Executive Board, with or without cause.
Section 6.9. Vacancies.
Any vacancy occurring in the Executive Board due to the death, resignation, or removal of the incumbent shall be filled for the remainder of the term by affirmative vote of the majority of the Executive Board. If the vacant office is that of President, the Vice-President shall become the President and the Vice- President shall be appointed to the office of President and the Executive Board shall appoint an acting Vice-President. The person elected to fill a vacancy shall serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office.
Section 6.1. Number.
The Officers of the Association shall be a President, Vice- President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Such other officers as may be deemed necessary may be appointed by the Executive Board.
Section 6.2. Election of Officers.
The President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected by the membership. The Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected by the Executive Board. Elections shall be held in accordance with Article VII.
Section 6.3. Term of Office.
The term of office for all the officers shall be two years. All officers shall serve until their successors have been elected and qualified.
Section 6.4. President.
The President shall be the principle executive officer of the Association, shall generally supervise and control the business and affairs on the Association, and shall represent the Association in its relationships with the public. The President shall preside at meetings of the members and of the Executive Board except regional and/or committee meetings. The President shall attend FFLA Board Meetings in January, May and October respectively. The President shall perform all duties incident to the office of the President and such other duties as may be prescribed by resolution of the Executive Board.
Section 6.5. Vice-President.
The Vice President shall assist the President and assume his or her duties in the President’s absence. In the event of the President’s resignation or removal, the Vice-President shall automatically assume the duties of the office of the President for the remainder of the President’s unexpired term. The Vice-President shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the resolution of the Executive Board from time to time.
Section 6.6 Secretary.
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the proceedings of the members and the Executive Board, shall give notices in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws and the Association, shall keep a record of the names and addresses of all members, may sign within his or her job capacities documents which shall have been authorized by resolution of the Executive Board, and in general shall perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties may be assigned to the Secretary by resolution of the Executive Board from time to time.
Section 6.7. Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall have custody and be responsible for keeping correct and complete books and records or account for all funds and securities of the Association, receive and give receipts for moneys paid to the Association from any source whatsoever, deposit all such moneys in the name of the Association in the bank or other depositories as shall be selected by the Executive Board, present financial reports at the annual business meeting in October and publish report in membership newsletter and in General perform all duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and such other duties may be assigned to the Treasurer by resolution of the Executive Board from time to time.
Section 6.8. Resignation or Removal. Any members of the Executive Board may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the President or the Secretary, or by giving oral notice at any meeting of the Executive Board. Any such resignation shall take effect upon delivery thereof or any subsequent time specified therein. The President or Vice- President may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the membership, with or without cause. Any other officer may be removed by two-thirds vote of the Executive Board, with or without cause.
Section 6.9. Vacancies.
Any vacancy occurring in the Executive Board due to the death, resignation, or removal of the incumbent shall be filled for the remainder of the term by affirmative vote of the majority of the Executive Board. If the vacant office is that of President, the Vice-President shall become the President and the Vice- President shall be appointed to the office of President and the Executive Board shall appoint an acting Vice-President. The person elected to fill a vacancy shall serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office.
ARTICLE VII: ELECTIONS
Section 7.1. Nominations.
Each odd year, a slate of nominees for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be presented. The offices of President and Vice-President shall be filled by majority vote of the membership during the annual business meeting in October or by way of proxy (as in accordance with Article III Section 3.5). Any member may nominate candidates, including himself or herself, to the slate of nominees. The current Vice-President shall be automatically included as a nominee for election to the Presidency. All nominations shall be made by such deadline as is set by the Executive Board. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer shall be filled by majority vote of the membership on paper ballot mailed to the Election Tellers or by way of online voting prior to December 1 of the election year.
Section 7.2. Election Tellers.
Two tellers who are members of the Association and not running for office shall be appointed by majority vote of the Executive Board and shall count the ballots, certify the results to the President, and cause such results to be printed in the next newsletter.
Section 7.3. Election.
All newly-elected officers shall enter upon their functions as of January 1, and the Secretary shall immediately notify the results of the election to any organizations which are affiliated with the Association.
Section 7.1. Nominations.
Each odd year, a slate of nominees for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be presented. The offices of President and Vice-President shall be filled by majority vote of the membership during the annual business meeting in October or by way of proxy (as in accordance with Article III Section 3.5). Any member may nominate candidates, including himself or herself, to the slate of nominees. The current Vice-President shall be automatically included as a nominee for election to the Presidency. All nominations shall be made by such deadline as is set by the Executive Board. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer shall be filled by majority vote of the membership on paper ballot mailed to the Election Tellers or by way of online voting prior to December 1 of the election year.
Section 7.2. Election Tellers.
Two tellers who are members of the Association and not running for office shall be appointed by majority vote of the Executive Board and shall count the ballots, certify the results to the President, and cause such results to be printed in the next newsletter.
Section 7.3. Election.
All newly-elected officers shall enter upon their functions as of January 1, and the Secretary shall immediately notify the results of the election to any organizations which are affiliated with the Association.
ARTICLE VIII: PUBLICATIONS
Semi-annual publications, namely a newsletter of the Association, shall be sent to all members. The editor of the publication shall be appointed by the President.
Semi-annual publications, namely a newsletter of the Association, shall be sent to all members. The editor of the publication shall be appointed by the President.
ARTICLE IX: FINANCES
Section 9.1. Receipts and Disbursements.
All funds received by the Association shall be deposited in accounts in such banks or other depositories as the Executive Board may select. All expenses and disbursements of fifty dollars ($50.00) or more shall be subject to prior approval of the Executive Board. All receipts and disbursements of the Association shall be
Section 9.1. Receipts and Disbursements.
All funds received by the Association shall be deposited in accounts in such banks or other depositories as the Executive Board may select. All expenses and disbursements of fifty dollars ($50.00) or more shall be subject to prior approval of the Executive Board. All receipts and disbursements of the Association shall be