Fraternity-Testvériség, 2000 (78. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2000-10-01 / 4. szám
present at the meetings. Advisors shall attend the meetings of the Board of Directors upon the invitation of the Executive Committee. Special Meetings 32. When the Executive Committee deems it necessary or upon the request of at least half of the members of the Board of Directors, the President-CEO shall call a special meeting. The call shall be issued upon at least three (3) days' notice if given orally and at least ten (10) days' notice if given in writing. Order of Procedure - Minutes - Expenses of the Board of Directors 33. The order of procedure at the regular meetings of the Board of Directors is as follows: a) Opening of the meeting with devotions and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. b) Roll call and establishment of Quorum. c) Determination of allowance for meeting expenses for members of the Board of Directors. d) Review of the reports of the National Officers. e) Review of the reports of the Advisors. f) Appointment and meetings of the Standing Committees. g) Presentation and review of the reports of the Standing Committees. h) Old business. i) New business. j) Closing of the meeting with a benediction. 34. The Board of Directors shall appoint its own recording secretary from among its members. The Board of Directors may also appoint such clerical staff as it deems necessary and advisable to assist the recording secretary in the taking and preparation of the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors. The minutes shall be communicated to the members of the Board of Directors by the Executive Committee. 35. The allowance for meeting expenses of the members of the Board of Directors, the Advisors and the invited guests present shall be determined by the Executive Committee. Standing Committees of the Board of Directors 36. The Standing Committees of the Board of Directors are as follows: a) Administrative Committee. b) Finance and Investment Committee. c) Sales and Marketing Committee. d) Fraternal Activities Committee. e) Church and Clergy Relations Committee. f) Examining Committee. The members, including the Chairmen, of the various Standing Committees shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the first regular Board of Directors meeting after each Convention. The membership of the Standing Committees shall remain intact until the next Convention, subject to the right of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, in consultation and in concurrence with the Board of Directors, to change Standing Committee appointments from time to time as may be deemed necessary or desirable. Individuals other than members of the Board of Directors may also be appointed to serve on Standing Committees, upon such terms and conditions as may be established by the Board of Directors. Each Standing Committee shall appoint a recording secretary from among its members. Each Standing Committee shall present an annual written report to the Board of Directors at the regular Spring Board of Directors meeting. Executive Committee 37. Between meetings of the Board of Directors, the affairs of the Federation shall be managed by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the National Officers and the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Chairman of the Board of Directors ■ Duties and Powers 38. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the Board of Directors from among its members at the Organizational Meeting after the Convention and, thereafter, annually at the Spring Board of Directors meeting. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall: a. Serve as a member of the Executive Committee. b. Preside at all Board of Directors meetings. c. Appoint the membership of all standing committees of the Board of Directors. d. Preside at the Convention. e. By virtue of his office, serve as Chairman of the Boards of Directors of the Bethlen Home and the Student Aid and Loan Fund. f. Represent the Federation fraternally in accordance with such guidelines and directives as may be promulgated by the Board of Directors from time to time. g. Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors from time to time. Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors - Duties and Powers 39. The Board of Directors may in its discretion from time to time elect from among its members one or more Vice Chairmen to serve in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and to perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Chairman or the Board of Directors. Advisors to the Board of Directors 40. The Board of Directors may in its discretion from time to time employ, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may deem appropriate and advisable, such Advisors to assist the Board of Directors in the performance and discharge of its duties as the Board of Directors may deem necessary and advisable. By way of illustration and not of limitation, such Advisors may. but need not, include any one or more of the following: Medical Advisor, Financial Advisor, Legal Counselor, Accountant. Actuary. ARTICLE IV THE NATIONAL OFFICERS Definitions - Duties 41. The National Officers of the Federation are the President-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Secretary-Treasurer - Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who shall be hired by the Board of Directors for such period and upon such terms and conditions not inconsistent with these By-Laws as the Board of Directors may deem prudent, reasonable and advisable. 42. The National Officers shall be under bond in an amount determined by the Board of Directors and paid for by the Federation Office of the President - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 43. The President-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the chief executive officer and official representative of the Federation He shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and be entitled to vote on all matters. 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. 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. d. He controls the issuance of membership certificates and documents involving property rights, and validates them with his signature. e. He countersigns disbursements and all vouchers. f. He conducts and directs the nationwide organizational and promotional work for the purpose of securing new members. By-Laws 2000 Edition Page 4
