Constitution of the West Central Mosquito and Vector Control Association

ARTICLE I
NAME AND OBJECTIVES


SECTION 1
This Association shall be known as the West Central Mosquito and Vector Control Association and shall include the mountain and great plains states, including Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.

SECTION 2
This Association shall be non-profit education organization.

SECTION 3
Its objectives shall be:
(1) To promote the efficiency of mosquito abatement, vector control and related activities, through the encouragement of research, development of procedures, and interchange of information.
(2) To circulate among its members and other interested parties, pertinent knowledge relative to mosquito abatement and related subjects.
(3) To encourage field trips and meetings of the members.

 

ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP


SECTION 1
Membership in this Association shall consist of those persons engaged or interested in mosquito abatement, vector control and related work.

SECTION 2
The following classes of membership shall be recognized:
(1) REGULAR, one who is affiliated with or interested in mosquito abatement, vector control and related work.
(2) HONORARY, one who by their contribution of the field of mosquito abatement and related work, as a mark of appreciation, may be elected by the Association at any Annual Meeting.
(3) SUSTAINING MEMBERS, individuals, companies or organizations interested in mosquito abatement, vector control and related work.
(4) REGULAR and SUSTAINING members are dues-paying members (see Article III of By-laws)
(5) HONORARY members are exempt from paying dues and are elected to this membership for life (see Article III of By-laws).

 

ARTICLE III
OFFICERS


SECTION 1
The officers of the Association shall consist of:
(1) A President, a 1st Vice-President and a 2nd Vice-President, who shall be elected annually.
(2) A Secretary and a Treasurer, who shall be elected for terms of two years. Their terms shall expire on alternate years.
(3) The immediate Past President.
(4) Three other members who shall serve on the Executive Board
1 for 1 year
1 for 2 years
1 for 3 years
After the first election there will be only one person elected each year for a term of three (3) years, replacing the 1-year member whose term expires.

SECTION 2
All officers shall be elected by mail ballot and installed at the Annual Meeting. In the case of a tie, a special election at the Annual Business Meeting will be held.

SECTION 3
All officers shall continue to hold office until their successors have been duly elected and installed.

SECTION 4
No President shall succeed himself for more than one term.

ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS-QUORUM-VOTING


SECTION 1
There shall be one Annual Meeting, the time and place to be determined by the Executive Board. There shall also be such other meetings as may be designated by the Executive Board.

SECTION 2
A quorum shall consist of ten (10) voting members, three (3) of whom shall be officers.

SECTION 3
Voting and holding of office shall be restricted to REGULAR, HONORARY and SUSTAINING members in good standing.

 

ARTICLE V
EXECUTIVE BOARD


SECTION 1
The Executive Board shall consist of all the elected officers, the immediate Past President, and five (5) shall constitute a quorum for any meeting of this Board.

 

ARTICLE VI
FUNDS


SECTION 1
The funds of the Association shall be collected, entered, disbursed and accounted for by the Treasurer as prescribed by the By-laws.

SECTION 2
Dues of the Association shall be assessed to each member as prescribed by the By-laws.

 

ARTICLE VII
PUBLICATIONS


SECTION 1
A Publications Committee consisting of the Secretary and two (2) other members shall be appointed annually.

 

ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS


SECTION 1
Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Secretary who will refer them to the Committee on By-laws and the Executive Board for their consideration and recommendation.

SECTION 2
The Secretary shall distribute to each voting member at least 30 days before the next Annual Meeting a true copy of the proposed amendment.

SECTION 3
A two-thirds affirmative vote shall be required for adoption.

 

ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES

SECTION 1
Committees of the Association shall be appointed by the President unless otherwise ordered by the Association. The term of all committees shall expire at the end of the next Annual Meeting unless otherwise specified by the vote of the Association.

SECTION 2
There shall be the following Standing Committees consisting of at least three (3) members:
(1) Membership
(2) Legislative
(3) Publications
(4) Finance

 

Revised 02/28/2007