MODEL BYLAWS (Continued)

Budget

1. The Treasurer shall present a proposed budget, for the next year, at the annual meeting. This budget may be accepted, rejected ar amended by vote of the members present.
2. The Membership may authorize the Executive Board to approve expenditures in excess of the Budget. This authorization of the Membership will be found in the Operating Regulations.

Executive Board

1. The Executive Board shall be composed of the Officers, the immediate Past President, and Committee Chairmen.
2. Minutes of any meeting shall be kept by the Secretary or will be a resume of business done by phone.
3. The Executive Board shall be solely responsible for the affairs of the Organization between meetings.

Amendments

1. These Bylaws may be amended by an affirmative vote of the members present at the annual meeting, providing a written notice is sent by first class mail at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting, setting forth the amendment and the reason therefor.
2. Amendments become effective on passage, unless a different time is specified.

Affiliations

1. The Organization may affiliate with any Society or group promoting the study of Earth Sciences, upon an affirmative vote at a regular meeting.
2. Such an affirmative vote shall be interpreted as an appropriation of funds to cover dues in such an affiliated organization, until such an action is reversed.

Operating Procedures

1. The Executive Board may adopt Operating Procedures consistent with these Bylaws.
2. The Secretary shall keep a copy of the Operating Procedures.
3. The Membership may change, revoke or amend any Operating Procedure at any meeting.
4. The Operating Procedures become effective upon adoption and are binding until changed, revoked or amended.

Parliamentary Authority

Generally, the business meetings shall be short and informal. However, in case of procedural questions, Robert's Rules of Order shall apply.

Motto, Seal, Pins or Patches

A seal, membership pins or patches may be adopted by vote of the membership.