Article XV – Quorum

A quorum for the conduct of business at the Annual Meeting or special meetings of the membership shall be twenty-five (25).  A quorum for conduct of business by the Board shall be a majority of its current voting membership (at least 5 of 8 elected officials).

 
Article XVI – Amendments

The by-laws may be amended by any one of the following methods:

By a majority of those present and voting at the Annual Meeting if the proposed change is recommended by the By-Laws Committee.

By action taken by a majority of the Board, provided that such an amendment does not conflict with these By-Laws and provided further that such an amendment may remain in force only until the close of the next Annual Meeting following it adoption by the Board.

Article XVII – Rules of Order

Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern business meetings of the membership and Board when they are not in conflict with the by-laws of the Association or rules adopted by the membership or Board.

NOTE:  This is a copy of the By-Laws as amended, June 5, 1990, Cape Girardeau, MO and amended June 8, 1992, Springfield, MO and amended June 7, 2004, Osage Beach, MO