ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this Association is "National Radio Astronomy Observatory,
New Mexico Personnel Recreation Association", herein after referred to
as PRA.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The PRA is a local not-for-profit organization of employees, established
primarily to encourage recreational and social activities for the New Mexico
employees of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Any employee and associated family shall be members, if residing in
New Mexico. Other persons associated with the National Radio Astronomy
Observatory may be members while in New Mexico. Membership shall be
as further defined in the Bylaws to this Constitution so long as no part of
the Bylaws shall contradict the Constitution.
ARTICLE IV- GOVERNING BODY
The PRA shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of seven
members who are regular New Mexico employees of the National Radio Astronomy
Observatory. The eligibility, organization, election, appointment, and duties
of the Board of Directors shall be as further defined in the Bylaws to this
Constitution so long as no part of the Bylaws shall contradict the Constitution.
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
The Board of Directors shall meet each month, with special meetings
called by the President as needed, provided he/she contact all board members
in advance. Any member shall be able to attend the monthly meeting and
present requests or concerns to the board.
ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS
Amendments to this constitution shall require a vote of the membership
of the association. A majority of two-thirds of the ballots cast will be
required for approval of the proposed amendment. The procedure for amending
the Constitution and Bylaws shall be as further defined in the Bylaws to
this Constitution so long as no part of the Bylaws shall contradict the
Constitution.
ARTICLE VII - DISSOLUTION
ARTICLE VIII - QUORUM Robert's Rules paragraph 64, p. 257: "A Quorum of an assembly is such a number as must be present in order that business can be legally transacted. The quorum refers to the number present, not the number voting." A quorum shall be four of the seven elected NMPRA Board Directors. Modified on Friday, 26-Sep-2008 11:49:09 MDT |