OP for Bylaws

CODE 15

Operating Code for Bylaws Committee

I Name: The name of this committee shall be the Bylaws Committee of the West Virginia Public Health Association, Inc.

II Purpose: The purpose of this code is to provide the Chairman with an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the Bylaws Committee of the West Virginia Public Health Association, Inc.

III Organization:

A How elected: The Chairman shall be appointed by the President of the West Virginia Public Health Association, Inc. at the annual conference.

B Term of office: The Chairman shall serve for one year. Shall assume office upon appointment or within sixty (60) days of the close of the annual meeting and serve until his successor has been duly elected and qualified for office.

C Vacancy: In the case of death or resignation of the Chairman, the Executive Council will appoint a member of the organization to fill the unexpired term.

D Members: Each Section shall appoint/elect one representative

IV Duties:

A Shall be responsible for the Constitution and By-Laws of the West Virginia Public Health Association.

B Shall be responsible for any amendments that need to be made to the Constitution and By-Laws.

C Shall notify all members of good standing of any changes that need to be made to the Constitution and By-Laws, at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual conference.

D Shall explain any changes to the Constitution and By-Laws at the annual conference prior to voting.

E Shall count the ballots after voting is completed, then notify the President of the results.

F Shall be a member of the Executive Council.

Revised 01/01/99