The following proposed changes in the bylaws will be discussed at the ALL Business meeting in Minneapolis on Sunday, July 15, from 7:00 a.m. to 9 a.m. The proposed new language is show in red.
Section 3. Succession. In the event of the disability or withdrawal of the Chair, the title, duties, and obligations of the office shall be assumed by the Vice-Chair, who shall then serve until the end of his or her own term as Chair. A special election shall be held to fill the office of Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect upon the assumption of the office of Chair by the Vice-Chair or any other reason of vacancy.
Section 4 3. Executive Committee.
a). There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the Officers named above, the immediate past Chair and one (1) elected member. The elected member shall serve a term of two (2) years. All officers and members of the Executive Committee shall serve until the adjournment of the annual meeting at which their successors are announced. The duties of the Executive Committee shall be those usually assigned to such committees in similar associations.
b.) The Executive Committee shall have the power to fill any vacancy of the Executive Committee except that of Chair and Vice-Chair, the person so appointed by the Executive Committee to serve the unexpired term.