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BY-LAWS OF THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE REEFKEEPERS SOCIETY

Article I

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of all elected Officers and appointed Trustees.
Section 2. A quorum of at least one-half (1/2) of the Board of Directors must be in attendance in order to conduct business. A majority vote of those present shall be required in order for the Board to vote on any business.
Section 3. The Board of Directors shall have the power to fill all vacancies occurring within its ranks during the fiscal year, in accordance with Article VII, Section 3, of the Constitution.
Section 4. No member of the Club may act as agent for the Club, or the Board of Directors without the written consent of the Board of Directors.

Article II

DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings, sign documents, and be a member of all committees.
Section 2. The Vice-President shall, in the absence of the President, act as presiding officer. The Vice-President shall be a member of all committees and shall be informed of any business of said committees that he may present it to the Board in the absence of said committee Chairman.
Section 3. It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary to inscribe the proceedings of all meetings and to be prepared to read those specified records when requested. This officer requires the Maintenance of Club records, except those designated to other officers. When the President and Vice-President are absent, the Secretary shall preside. The secretary shall also be responsible for maintaining copies of all correspondence as directed by the Board.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall keep in order financial records and or books, tender by check recognized expenses incurred by the Club, and co-sign checks with the President or one other Board members designated by the Board. The Treasurer is required to present immediately prior to the end of the Fiscal Year, all financial records to the person(s) specified by the Board of Directors for audit and shall include a written statement of the financial condition of the Club. The Treasurer shall also present a monthly financial report to the Board of Directors and any time at the request of the President.
Section 5. All Officers / Trustees at the expiration of their term of office / appointment, or when their office / appointment is declared vacant, shall deliver to their successor all books, papers, moneys and other property in their possession belonging to the Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers Society.

Article III

MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Application for membership in this organization shall be in writing on an official membership form, accompanied by dues, presented to the treasurer.
Section 2. Regular members shall consist of those members over eighteen (18) years of age who are in good standing. Regular members are eligible to hold office and vote.
Section 3. Charter members shall consist of those members who joined the Club during its first year of existence. This membership is subject to perpetual renewal. Charter Members may hold office and vote.
Section 4. Student members shall consist of those members who are under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application. Student Members, regardless of Charter membership affiliation, may not hold office or vote.
Section 5. Sponsor Members shall consist of those individuals holding a financial interest in any phase of the tropical fish industry, including dry-goods, fish, coral and other livestock, being either fresh or salt water. Sponsor members are defined as someone who is required to have a Federal Tax number and /or proper business license. Sponsor Members may not hold office, regardless of Charter membership affiliation, but they may vote. Sponsor Members may not solicit at General Meetings, or at any other Club sponsored functions, unless the sponsored function is pre-approved by the FPRS Board to include commercial selling activities.
Section 6. Honorary Membership may be bestowed upon those whom the Society wishes to recognize for outstanding achievements and / or outstanding services to the Society. Honorary Members may not hold office or vote. Honorary membership is perpetual.
Section 7. Founding Members shall consist of those individuals responsible for forming and establishing the society. Founding Membership is subject to perpetual renewal. Founding members may hold office and vote.
Section 8. Membership dues shall be set by the Board of Directors. This must be an adequate sum, enabling the Club to operate in an efficient, proper and solvent manner in the service and best interest of its membership. Membership starts the first (1st) of the next month following receipt of dues.
Section 9. Members whose dues are not paid by their anniversary date, are to be considered delinquent and will be removed from the club roster with loss of rights and privileges of membership in the Society.

Article IV

COMMITTEES
Section 1. The Board of Directors shall establish (upon the approval of the President) all Committees required to conduct the business of the Club.
Section 2. All committees shall perform the duties assigned to them. No member shall be compelled to serve upon more then one (l) committee at the same time. Any member of a committee failing to perform his/her duties may be removed from such committee by the President.
Section 3. Remuneration, if any, shall be decided by the Board of Directors at the time the members of the committee are selected. All committees shall be paid upon presentation of bills.

Article V

AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS
Section 1. All proposed amendments to the By-Laws must be in writing and must list the Article and Section that is to be amended. All proposed amendments must be signed by three (3) active members of the Board of Directors for consideration. If approved by the Board of Directors, the proposed amendment shall be submitted for a general vote.
Section 2. A two-thirds (2/3) majority of voting members present shall be required to pass these changes at a General Meeting.
Section 3. All proposed changes will be distributed to the general membership of the Club at least seven days prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken.

Article VI

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Section 1. The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order Revised, shall govern the Club in all cases in which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution, By-Laws, or special rules or order of this Club.
Section 2. All matters not herein expressly covered by the Constitution and / or By-Law are hereby delegated to the Board of Directors.