SCFMA: Proposed Bylaws Changes – Please read – Vote on Aug 19th

SCFMA: Proposed Bylaws Changes – Please read – Vote on Aug 19th

Proposed amendments to Bylaws, July 2014.

Existing Constitution and Bylaws

Proposed Amendments

ARTICLE IV

Funding:

Section I                                                                   Dues

The dues of this organization shall be recommended by the Treasurer to the Executive Board.  Dues shall be due and payable at the first regular monthly meeting in July. Annual dues shall be $40.00 per member, per year.  January.  Annual dues shall be as follows:  Regular Member Individual: $40.00, Regular Member Department (up to 10 members):  $150.00, Associate Members & Company (up to 5 members):  $60.00.  New members joining after the 9^th month of the fiscal year, March, September, shall pay the fulldues amount which will cover the remaining months in the current fiscal year and the next full fiscal year. Dues become delinquent after September March 1^st and the tardy members shall be dropped from the mailing list until the dues are brought up to date. Any changes in dues require a majority vote of those members attending a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Notice of a possible increase must be published prominently in the two previous monthly newsletters and on the association web site.

Section III                                                            Budget

The Executive Board shall meet and propose an annual budget before the May November meeting each year. The budget shall reflect projected income and expenses for the coming year.  If a majority of the board members travel distance to the meeting exceeds 65 miles distance, members may receive room and board for one night. Meal costs shall be governed by the normal per diem allowance.