CNYAPG Constitution
Adopted 1993
Amended 1994
Article
1 NAME AND PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Article
2 PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
Article
3 GOVERNMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Article
4 PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Article
5 AMENDMENTS
NAME
AND
Section 1. Name
This Association, which is incorporated under the
laws of the State of
Section 2. Principal Office
The principal office of this Association shall be
located in the State of
PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
Section 1. Purposes and Objectives
The purpose and objectives of this Association shall be:
a. To strengthen and advance the geologic sciences
as a profession and to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas;
b. To promote the protection of public welfare through the
professional practice of geologic sciences;
c. To inspire and maintain the highest standards of
professional conduct, business ethics, and personal honor of the membership;
d. To foster the spirit of scientific research
throughout the membership;
e. To publish and otherwise disseminate information related to the
geologic sciences and associated technologies;
f. To maintain and encourage intra- and inter-association
activities, to enhance the association's programs and to encourage the
affiliation of individual members with other scientific and technical
organizations;
g. Generally to do such things as may be necessary to accomplish the
above, but not for the pecuniary profit or gain of its members, directors or
officers, except as permitted under Article V of the New York State Not-for-Profit
Corporation Law.
GOVERNMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Section 1. Government and Management
The government and management of this Association, except as otherwise provided by law or in the By-laws of this Association, shall be vested in the Executive Board of this Association. The composition, manner of selection, terms of office and duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board shall be as provided in the By-laws of this Association.
Section 2. Authority and Jurisdiction
Any authority of government, management or control not otherwise specified in either the Constitution or By-laws of this Association shall be reserved to the Executive Board, and the Executive Board shall be vested with full power and authority to put into effect the laws, resolutions and decisions of the Association.
Section 3. Non-Profit Status
The Central New York Association of Professional Geologists, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. No members of this Association shall have any right or interest in or to the property or assets of this Association. In the event of the dissolution of this Association, any assets remaining after satisfaction of all liabilities shall be distributed for charitable or educational means as provided for in the By-laws of the Association and in accordance with Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert's Rules of Order, as may be from time to time revised or amended, shall govern the proceedings of all meetings or bodies of this Association, except as otherwise provided for or specified in the By-laws of the Association.
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Ballot by Members
The Constitution of this Association may be altered or amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the members of the Association at the annual business meeting of the Association.
Section 2. Proposal of Amendments
Amendments to the Constitution of this Association may be proposed by:
a. A resolution of the Executive Board;
b. A resolution of a duly appointed constitutional committee;
c. A written resolution signed by one-quarter (1/4) of the Active and
Honorary Life membership of this Association.
Section 3. Voting Procedure
Any amendments shall be published by the Executive Board in the Association newsletter or by other suitable means at least two (2) months prior to the annual business meeting of this Association as established in its By-laws. Action must be taken during the annual business meeting. Any duly qualified member of record may attend and vote in person, or by a properly executed ballot received by the Secretary prior to the date of the annual business meeting or by a properly authorized and executed proxy. A two-thirds (2/3) majority favorable vote of the ballots cast at the annual business meeting shall be sufficient to amend the Constitution of this Association.