Manual of Procedure

MANUAL OF PROCEDURE 2013
5.060. Voting by Communication.
5.060.1. Informal Meetings.
The directors may participate in and act at any meeting of the board through
the use of a conference telephone, internet, or other communications equipment
by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate
with each other. Participation in such a meeting shall constitute attendance and
presence in person at the meeting of the person or persons so participating.
5.060.2. Informal Action.
The board may transact business without meeting together by unanimous written
consent of all directors.
5.070. Executive Committee.
The board may appoint an executive committee to be composed of at least five
but no more than seven of its members, including any ex officio members. The
executive committee shall evaluate the performance of the general secretary at
least annually and report its findings to the board. The board may delegate to such
executive committee authority to make decisions on behalf of the board between
meetings of the board. Such authority is limited to matters where the policy of RI
has been established. The executive committee shall function under such terms of
reference not in conflict with the provisions of this section, as may be prescribed
by the board.
5.080. Vacancies in Board Membership.
5.080.1. Alternates.
At any time if the office of a director becomes vacant, due to whatever reason, the
board shall elect the alternate selected at the time the director was elected from
the same zone (or section in the zone) to serve as director for the rest of the term.
5.080.2. Alternate Unable to Serve.
If the alternate is unable to serve for any reason, the remaining members of the
board shall elect a director from the same zone (or section of the zone) in which the
vacancy occurs. Such vote shall take place at its next meeting or through voting by
communication, as determined by the president.
Article 6 Officers
6.010. Election of Officers at Convention.
6.020. Selection of Vice-President and Treasurer.
6.030. Election and Term of General Secretary.
6.040. Directors Not Eligible for Re-election.
6.050. Qualifications of Officers.
6.060. Term of Office.
6.070. Vacancy in the Office of President.
6.080. Vacancy in the Office of President-elect.
6.090. Vacancies in the Offices of Vice-President or Treasurer.
6.100. Vacancy in the Office of General Secretary.
6.110. Disability of Board Member.
6.120. Vacancy in the Office of Governor.
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