This is the place to discuss the bylaw drafts that we will be voting to approve on Saturday, Sept 15th.

Below are the sections bylaw committee would most  like like comments on.   Comments are encouraged

Dues to be a voting member

Section 3 Dues and Assessments

The amount required for annual dues shall be $60 unless changed by majority vote of the membership, with the fiscal year beginning October 1 and ending September 30. 

Board  Role and Size

Section 1 Board role and size 

The Board of Directors is responsible for overall policy and direction of IP.  There shall be no less than nine (9) Board members nor more than nineteen (19).  The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the organization, therein being the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer

Section 2 Executive Committee 

The Executive Committee are the four officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer); the Executive Committee members shall also be members of the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall have all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors and is subject to the direction and control of the full board.

1. Question: Is $60 a fair amount for dues?
2. Question:  Should all officers have a vote on the board of directors or just the chair?
3. Question:  Do you agree with the minimum and maximum board size?

To see our distinguished list of board candidates click candidates [0] or view attached file "CandidateBios.pdf"

If you would like to view or print out the bylaws see the file "Bylaws Draft.pdf" attached below or click bylaws [0].