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Proposed Amendments to the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners Constitution
In compliance with Constitution Article VIII section 1, the following amendments are submitted. Type that has a continuous line through it is proposed for deletion. Proposed new wording is in italics.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SMALL
RUMINANT PRACTITIONERS
CONSTITUTION
As amended by the membership on Date
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I - NAME AND INCORPORATION
Section 1
This Association shall be known as the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners. It shall be incorporated as a non-profit organization in Cook County under the laws of the State of Illinois.
ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES
Section 1
To further educational and scientific progress in the field of small ruminant veterinary practice and to encourage education, training and research in veterinary medicine for the purpose of promotion of good health and productivity of small ruminants.
Section 2
To cooperate with veterinary and agricultural organizations and regulatory agencies of government, to encourage the adoption of such technical and managerial programs and policies as will promote health and productivity of small ruminants, to increase public and governmental awareness of the expertise of small ruminant practitioners and involvements of AASRP and elevate the standards of practice for the public interest.
Section 3
To promote good fellowship among members of the Association.
Section 4
To hold and sponsor scientific meetings, provide printed material when appropriate and maintain an electronic mail link and internet web site to assist in the aforementioned objectives.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Membership classes and criteria for those classes shall be set by the Board of Directors and delineated in the bylaws.
Section 1
Classes of Membership. Membership shall be composed of active members, student members, honorary life members, foreign members, affiliate members and associate members.
Section 2
Active membership in the Association shall be open to all graduate veterinarians whose interests include small ruminant medicine and who are members in good standing of the American Veterinary Medical Association or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
Section 3
Honorary life members shall be shall be those members who are graduate veterinarians whose interests include small ruminant medicine and who are members in good standing of the American Veterinary Medical Association or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. The approval of honorary life members is described in the Bylaws.
Section 3
Associate membership shall be open to anyone who is interested in this Association and its objectives. The approval of associate members is described in the Bylaws.
Section 4
Foreign members shall be those who are graduate veterinarians whose interest include small ruminant medicine and who pay the dues established for foreign membership by the Board of Directors.
The approval of foreign members is described in the Bylaws.
Section 5
Affiliate membership is awarded to associate individuals that have distinguished them selves as recognized by the membership. Approval of affiliate members is described in the Bylaws.
Section 6
Student membership shall be open to any veterinary student currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited veterinary school.
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS
Section 1
The Officers of the Association shall consist of a President, President Elect, Past President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 2
The method of election, duties and tenure of office shall be defined in the Bylaws.
ARTICLE V – Board of Directors EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1
There shall be a Board of Directors an Executive Board which shall conduct the business of the Association in the intervals between annual, regular or special meetings of the active membership.
Section 2
The membership of the Board of Directors Executive Board, method of selection or appointment, duties and tenure of office shall be defined in the Bylaws.
ARTICLE VI - STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Section 1
There shall be such standing committees of the Association as are prescribed in the Bylaws; their method of appointment, tenure of office and duties shall be defined therein.
Section 2
Special committees may be appointed for specific functions.
ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS
Section 1
Regular or annual meetings of the Association shall be held as described in the Bylaws.
Section 2
Special meetings may be arranged as necessary.
ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS
Section 1
The amendments to the Constitution may be proposed and submitted to the President in writing by a member of the Board or by petition signed by ten (10) active members of the Association. The proposed amendment shall be transmitted mailed to each Board member not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting of the Board at which the amendment is to be considered. A majority vote of the Board members present at the meeting shall be required for submission to the general membership for approval at the next annual meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership casting ballots shall be required for adoption of a proposed amendment. An amendment shall become effective immediately upon adoption unless a later time is designated.
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