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The following information is for the use of the Volunteer Fire Fighters of Arizona. Any use or reproduction of this information is strictly prohibited without prior written consent of the executive board of the Volunteer Fire Fighters of Arizona. By-Laws Changes submitted by the VFFA By-Laws Committee in February 2010 and ratified at VFFA Annual Conference in South Tucson June 11-12, 2010. Article VIII – Amendements to Constitution and By-Laws Section 1 The Association shall have the power at any time to alter, amend, or revise the Constitution and By-Laws, but the same shall not be ordered, amended, or revised except by a vote of three-fourths of the delegates present and voting at the regular annual conference. Section 2 Any request of Constitution and By-Laws changes must be submitted in writing to the First Vice President at least sixty (60) days prior to conference, and each member department shall be provided with notice of the proposed changes thirty (30) days prior to conference. Section 3 The Newsletter and or Web Site may be legitimate means of notification of Constitution and By-Laws changes.
As Stated Currently: Article IV – Executive Board Section 1 The Executive Board of this Association shall consist of elected active members: Change: Article IV – Executive Board
Section 1 The Executive Board of this Association shall consist of elected active members: And shall not exceed 2 members from 1 department, excluding secretary. Unless over ridden by 2/3 vote of delegates at large in attendance.
Article IV – Executive Board Section 3 D. Secretary-Treasurer: The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep a record of all proceedings of the Association and Executive Board. He shall collect all money owed to the Association, keeping a strict and correct amount of same, and shall deposit said collections in a member FDIC bank under the name of the Association. He shall pay all bills per guidelines of the Association. All checks shall be signed by him and counter signed by the President.
Change: Article IV – Executive Board Section 3 D. Secretary-Treasurer: The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep a record of all proceedings of the Association and Executive Board. He shall mail out requests and delinquency notices for membership. He shall keep a record of all membership dues and fees. He shall collect all money owed to the Association, keeping a strict and correct amount of same, and shall deposit said collections in a member FDIC bank under the name of the Association. He shall pay all bills per guidelines of the Association. All checks shall be signed by him and counter signed by the President.
As Stated Currently: Article IV – Executive Board Section 3 E. Board members: In addition to the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, there shall be four (4) additional Board members elected at large. Each of the four (4) Board members shall be assigned to a standing committee chairmanship in addition to the representation at large. Changes: Article IV – Executive Board Section 3 E. Board members: In addition to the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, there shall be four (4) additional Board members elected at large. Each of the four (4) Board members shall be assigned by the President to a standing committee in addition to the representation at large.
As Stated Currently: Article VII – Dues Section 1 A. The annual membership dues shall be ten dollars ($10) per member. B. Annual dues shall be waived for life members. C. The fiscal year of the Association shall be from annual conference to annual conference. Section 2 A. The annual dues shall be considered delinquent January 1st of the year of the conference. If dues are not paid by that date those members do not have a vote at the conference. B. Upon payment of dues to the Secretary-Treasurer, each member shall be furnished a membership card. C. No member shall be suspended or stricken from the rolls for non-payment of dues until he has been given (30) days notice, in writing, which is to be sent out by January 31st and becomes delinquent after the last day of February. Changes: Article VII – Dues Section 1 A. The annual membership dues shall be ten dollars ($10) per member and are due by July 1st of each year. B. Annual dues shall be waived for life members. C. The fiscal year of the Association shall be from July 1st to June 30th. Section 2 A. The annual dues shall be considered delinquent August 1st. If dues are not paid for current fiscal year, you will have no vote at the quarterly meetings until dues are paid in full. B. Paid members shall be furnished a membership card. C. Billing will be sent by June 1st and a final bill will be sent by July 1st. No member shall be suspended or stricken from the rolls for non-payment of dues until August 1st.
As Stated Currently: Article IX – Meetings of the Association Section 10 At the conference, a color code name tag system shall be used to denote Executive Board members, Delegates, Alternates, and Past Presidents. The following color codes shall be adhered to: Board members – Green; Past Presidents and Life Members – Blue; Delegates – Red; Alternates – Yellow; and all others – White. Changes: Article IX – Meetings of the Association
Section 10 At the conference, a color code name tag system shall be used to denote Executive Board members, Delegates, Alternates, Past Presidents, and Life Members. The following color codes shall be adhered to:
Board members – Green; Past Presidents and Life Members – Blue; Delegates – Red; Alternates – Yellow; and all others – White. |
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