SECTION 1:  The officers of this Association shall be selected by the Board of Directors from the members within their group. The officers shall be a President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. Officers shall be selected by August 1.

SECTION 2:  The Powers and Duties of the President:

(a)  The President shall be the chief governing officer and shall be the Chairperson at all meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3:  The Powers and Duties of the Secretary:

(a)  The Secretary shall fulfill the duties of the Chairperson in the absence of the President.

(b)  In the event that the office of President is vacated, as hereinbefore provided, the Secretary shall fulfill the duties of the President, unless the Board of Directors, by a majority vote of a quorum of Directors selects another Director in his place, and appoint another Director to fulfill the duties of Secretary, both for the remainder of the term.

(c)  The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors. A copy of such minutes shall be preserved in the Association's office.

(d) The Secretary shall preserve the by-laws, membership lists and have charge of communications to members.

SECTION 4:  The Powers and Duties of the Treasurer:

(a)  The Treasurer shall be custodian of all funds and financial records of the Association. The Treasurer, or any other Director in his or her absence, may make disbursements, and shall be accountable to the Board of Directors.

(b)  The Treasurer shall prepare budgets and financial reports as specified in Article IV.

SECTION 5:  The Board of Directors shall appoint all committees and each committee shall have a designated liaison with the Board of Directors. The Board shall also prepare and maintain membership forms for Member and Associate Member applications.