BY-LAWS,
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE
SECONDARY
MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
OF THE LOS
ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Section 1.
Membership
- Memberships in this Association shall consist of
regular members and life members, and such other associate, honorary,
sustaining or other members as may from time to time be provided by the Executive
Committee when made a part of these By-Laws.
- Regular memberships shall be limited to Music
Teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District, or other personnel
paying dues. Each regular
membership shall entitle the holder thereof to one vote at all meetings of
members of this Association.
Life memberships may be granted by the Executive Committee for
longtime and exceptional service to the Association and be granted the
rights of the regular membership.
- Associate, honorary, sustaining or other memberships
shall consist of those persons, forms, associations, or organizations
affiliated with this Association or its activities and as may be more
specifically provided therefore from time to time by the Executive
Committee and amendment of these By-Laws. No such membership shall, however, at any time be
entitled thereby to vote at any meeting of the members of this
Association.
Membership Fees
The Executive Committee may from
time to time determine whether or not there shall be any membership fee or dues
by any class or classes of membership of this Association, and to fix and
determine the amount thereof.
Section 2.
Administration
The affairs of this Association
shall be administered by an Executive Committee consisting of a President,
Vice-President, Secretary, and a
Treasurer. When such a
qualified member exists, the Immediate Past President or President-Elect will
also be officers. These members
shall be elected by the regular members of this Association, with such
qualifications as shall be determined from time to time by the regular members,
and each member of said board shall be a regular member of this
Association. There may also be
Committees as shall be determined from time to time, consisting of those
persons who may be selected, and invited to become members by the Executive Committee.
Officers
A. The
President will
- speak on behalf of the Association
- consult with Association members
- preside at membership and executive meetings
- ensure that an agenda is prepared
- appoint committees where authorized by the membership or Executive
Committee
- ensure that the Association is represented in school and
district activities
- ensure that Association activities are aimed at achieving the
purposes set out in the constitution
- be a signing officer
- submit an annual report
- serve for a two year term, and is not eligible for reelection
until at least two years after the expiration of that term.
B. The
Vice-President will
- support the president
- assume the duties of the president in the president’s absence
or upon request
- assist the president in the performance of those duties
- accept extra duties as required
- may be a signing officer
- submit an annual report
- serve
a one year term that is eligible for reelection.
C. The
Secretary will
- ensure that members are notified of meetings
- record and file minutes of all meetings
- keep an accurate copy of the constitution and bylaws, and make
copies available to members upon request
- prepare and maintain other documentation as requested by the
membership or executive
- issue and receive correspondence on behalf of the
Council
- keep the corporate seal and book of blank membership
certificates; fill out and countersign all certificates issued and make proper
entries in the books of the Association.
- serve all notices required by law or the By-Laws of the
Association and in cases of absence, refusal or inability to act; these duties
may be performed by any person whom the Executive Committee may direct.
- ensure safekeeping of all records of the Association
- may be a signing officer
- submit an annual report
- serve for a one year term and is eligible for reelection if
desired.
D. The Treasurer
will
- be one of the signing officers
- ensure all funds of the Council
are properly accounted for
- disburse funds as authorized by
the membership or executive committee
- ensure that proper financial
records and books of account are maintained
- report on all receipts and
disbursements at general and executive committee meetings
- make financial records and books
of account available to members upon request
- have the financial records and
books of account ready for inspection or audit annually
- with the assistance of the executive,
draft an annual budget
- ensure that another signing officer
has access to the financial records and books of account in the treasurer’s
absence
- submit an annual financial
statement at the annual general meeting
- serve for a one year and is
eligible for reelection if desired.
The Immediate Past President
will
- be an advisor to the Executive
Committee
- support the President
- accept other duties as agreed to
with the President
- serve a one year term where upon
the duties will be fulfilled by the next President-Elect
The President-Elect will
- be an advisor to the Executive
Committee
- support the President
- accept other duties as agreed to with
the President
- serve until assuming the office of
President
