Fraternity-Testvériség, 1977 (55. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1977-01-01 / 1. szám

35. The Committees of the Board of Directors which are composed of one Vice President and three members of the Board, are:

a) Executive and Organizational Committee.

b) Administrative and Auditing Committee.

c) Finance Committee.

36. The Executive and Organizational Committee examines the offices of the President and Secretary.

The Administrative and Auditing Committee examines the office of the Executive Vice President.

The Finance Committee examines the office of the Treasurer.

37. These examinations shall be made at the spring meeting of the Board of Directors and the results reported to that meeting and to the Convention. Whenever it may be found necessary, they may conduct such examinations at any time.

38. The Executive and Organizational Committee also acts in disciplinary cases.

Vice Presidents of the Federation Duties and Powers

39. The Executive Vice President or any of the Vice Presidents may perform the duties of the President in his absence from meetings, or at his request.

ARTICLE IV

THE NATIONAL OFFICERS

Qualifications — Election — Powers — Duties

40. All the affairs of the administration of the Federation are directed by the National Officers under the supervision of the President. The National Officers are: President, Executive Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, who are the heads of their respective offices. They function according to the directives of the Board of Directors and according to the provisions set forth in these by-laws. The terms of their office is from March 15th of the year following their election to the 31st of March, four years hence. The outgoing officer remains in charge of his office until March 31. They may have no other paid employment than their office in the Federation. Their salaries are determined by the Convention. In the interim, between Conventions, the Board of directors may adjust the officer’s salaries in accordance with the cost of living index as published by the Department of Labor. The National Officers, while attending meetings or while on promotional and organizational trips or on any other authorized special mission away from home on behalf of the Federation, shall be entitled to travel expenses and per diem expenses as determined by the Board of Directors.

41. The election of the National Officers shall be from a list of qualified applicants. Public announcement shall be made for applicants at least two months prior to the Convention. The applicants shall submit their qualifications for the particular office together with proof of their educational background to the President, who in turn submits them to the Board of Directors. The age of the applicants shall not be over 66 as of December 31 of the Convention year. Applicants qualified by the Board of Directors shall be certified to the Committee on Nominations, who shall present the nominees to the Convention.

42. The National Officers constitute the Executive Committee. They shall have the administrative power during the interim between the Board of Directors meetings and shall pass on all investments of the Federation. In this committee, the President of the Federation shall have voting power. In the event of a tie vote or upon the Committee’s own motion, a particular investment may be referred to the Board of Directors.

43. The National Officers shall be under bond in the amount determined by the Board of Directors and paid for by the Federation.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

44. The President is the chief executive officer and official representative of the Federation. He shall preside over all the conventions, the meetings of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. His other official duties are as follows:

a) As the Supervisor of the Home Office and organizational departments and employees, he is responsible for the execution of both internal and external activities of the Federation and the rules of administration determined by the Board of Directors.

b) He distributes all correspondence and communications to the respective National Officers.

c) He handles all matters which by their nature are to be attended by the Home Office, but which are not specifically listed under the jurisdiction or duties of the respective offices.

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