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Article 1 – Name

 

CTHOA's Mission

The purpose of CTHOA shall be to register and train ice hockey officials for USA Hockey, Inc. and others in the State of Texas for the purposes of improving the quality of amateur, and professional hockey in the state, for ensuring uniformity of rule interpretation, for creating better understanding between officials, coaches, players, and other persons, for the developing and dissemination of information on ice hockey rules, procedures, and interpretations, and generally promoting the welfare of amateur and professional hockey, its players, administrators, fans, and officials. 

 

In addition, CTHOA will cooperate with any organization, including those authorized by USA Hockey, Inc., to sponsor games, and/or tournaments, or other organizations properly qualified (with regard to insurance, and liability) to sponsor games, and/or tournaments in order to coordinate the methods and manner by which said officials will be solely determined by, and at all times, shall be the responsibility of CTHOA.  When the Austin area hosts a USA Hockey sponsored tournament, the applicable USA assignments policies will supersede CTHOA procedures as required.

 

In order to accomplish these purposes, CTHOA will test officials, critique officials, and offer training seminars covering rules, skating, and procedures, all in accordance with USA Hockey, Inc., and its State, District, and National Referees-in-Chief, and their staffs, and any others that CTHOA shall deem appropriate.

 

                                

Article 1 - Name

Article 6 - Board of Directors

Article 8 - Standing Committees

Section 1.1 - Name

Section 6.1 - General Powers

Section 8.1 - General

Section 1.2 - Office

                      and Duties

      A. Disciplinary Action Committee

 

Section 6.2 - Composition

      B. Nomination and Elections

 

 

      C. Evaluation and Seminar

Article 2 - Purpose

Section 6.3 - Regular Meetings

    

Section 2.1 - Purpose

 

Section 8.2 - Committee Member terms

 

Section 6.4 - Special Meetings

 

Article 3 - Membership

 

Article 9 - Board and Records

Section 3.1 - Membership

Section 6.5 - Notice of Special

Section 9.1 - Location

                   Qualifications

                          Meetings

 

      A. Active Members

 

Section 9.2 - Inspection

      B. Inactive Members

Section 6.6 - Quorum

 

      C. Affiliate Members

 

Section 9.3 - Audit

      D. Honorary Members

Section 6.7 - Informal Action

 

 

 

Article 10 - Annual Dues

Section 3.2 - Qualified Members

Article 7 - Officers

Section 10.1 - Annual Dues

 

Section 7.1 - Elected Officers

 

Section 3.3 - Resignations

 

Article 11 - Discipline of Members

 

Section 7.2 Qualifications for

Section 11.1 - Grounds for discipline

Section 3.4 - Reinstatements

            Elected officers

 

 

 

Section 11.2 - Notification of charges

Section 3.5 - Voting Rights

Section 7.3 - Nominations

 

 

 

Section 11.3 - Right of Hearing

Section 3.6 - Registration Fees

Section 7.4 - Removal from office

 

 

 

Section 11.4 - Appeal

Section 3.7 - Status of Members

Section 7.5 - Vacancies

 

 

 

Article 12 - Amendments

Section 3.8 - Good Standing

Section 7.6 - Resignations

Section 12.1 - Procedures

 

 

 

Article 4 - Jurisdiction

Section 7.7 - Elections

Section 12.2 - Adoption

Section 4.1 Jurisdiction

 

 

 

Section 7.8 - Re-elections

Article 13 - Parliamentarian

Article 5 - Meetings

 

Section 13.1 - Parliamentarian

Section 5.1-  Meetings of Members

Section 7.9 - Balloting

 

 

 

Article 14 - Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 5.2 - Notice of Meetings

Section 7.10 - Term of Office

Section 14.1 - Fiscal Year

 

 

 

Section 5.3 - Quorum

Section 7.11 President

Section 14.2 -Depositories

 

 

 

Section 5.4 - Proxies

Section 7.12 - Vice President

Section 14.3 - Checks, Drafts, and Notes

 

 

 

Section 5.5 - Procedures

Section 7.13 - Treasurer

Section 14.4 - Contracts, and Other Info

 

 

 

 

Section 7.14 - Secretary/Registrar

Article 15 - Adoption of By-laws

 

 

Section 15.1 - Adoption of By-laws

 

Section 7.15 - Referee-in-Chief

Section 15.2 – By-law changes

 

 

Section 15.3 – By-Law Changes

 


Article 1 – Name

 

Section 1.1 – Name

The name of this association shall be the Central Texas Hockey Officials Association (hereinafter, called CTHOA), a Corporation of the State of Texas.

 

Section 1.2 – Office

CTHOA may have offices at such places as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.

 

Article 2 – Purpose

 

Section 2.1 – Purpose

The purpose of CTHOA shall be to register and train ice hockey officials for USA Hockey, Inc. and others in the State of Texas for the purposes of improving the quality of amateur, and professional hockey in the state, for ensuring uniformity of rule interpretation, for creating better understanding between officials, coaches, players, and other persons, for the developing and dissemination of information on ice hockey rules, procedures, and interpretations, and generally promoting the welfare of amateur and professional hockey, its players, administrators, fans, and officials.  In addition, CTHOA will cooperate with any organization, including those authorized by USA Hockey, Inc., to sponsor games, and/or tournaments, or other organizations properly qualified (with regard to insurance, and liability) to sponsor games, and/or tournaments in order to coordinate the methods and manner by which said officials will be solely determined by, and at all times, shall be the responsibility of CTHOA.  When the Austin area hosts a USA Hockey sponsored tournament, the applicable USA assignments policies will supersede CTHOA procedures as required.

In order to accomplish these purposes, CTHOA will test officials, critique officials, and offer training seminars covering rules, skating, and procedures, all in accordance with USA Hockey, Inc., and its State, District, and National Referees-in-Chief, and their staffs, and any others that CTHOA shall deem appropriate.

 

Article 3 – Membership

 

Section 3.1 – Membership qualifications

Membership shall be restricted to those persons who have met the requirements of CTHOA, as determined by the Officers and who shall have paid the annual or monthly dues, if any, of CTHOA, and registration fees to USA Hockey, Inc. Members shall be comprised of the following classes of membership:

 

A: Active Member:

Comprised of individuals who have completed all of the USA Hockey, Inc., registration requirements, have complied with all membership requirements of CTHOA, and are in good standing to officiate hockey games. All local officials must have active member status to officiate games.  Active members will be further classified by categories may have been, from time to time, established by USA Hockey, Inc.

 

B: Inactive Members:

Comprised of individuals who were formerly duly qualified officials, who were in good standing when they ceased to be Active Members, and presently no longer officiate hockey games.


C: Affiliate Members:

Comprised of members, or business entities, who are not Active Members, or Inactive Member, but who have a special interest in the purposes of CTHOA.

 

D: Honorary Members:

Comprised of individuals upon whom CTHOA desires to confer such status, according to criteria to be established by CTHOA.

Note: only Active Members, as defined above, and who are in good standing, are eligible to vote. See Sections 3.5 and 3.8.

 

Section 3.2 – Qualified Members

Applicants may apply for membership in CTHOA, pursuant to criteria set forth herein, and as may be amended from time to time by CTHOA.  Each member of CTHOA must sign a membership agreement form stating they are not employees of CTHOA, nor are they required to accept assignments, as provided by CTHOA. (Refer to Section 3.7.)

 

Section 3.3 – Resignation

Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary.  Such resignation shall NOT relieve the member so resigning of the obligation to pay any dues, assessments, or other charges, previously accrued, and unpaid, prior to the receipt of such resignation.

 

Section 3.4 – Reinstatements

Upon written request signed by a former member, and filed with the Secretary, the Board of Directors may reinstate such former member to the membership, upon terms as the Board of Directors may deem appropriate.

 

Section 3.5 – Voting rights

Each active member shall be entitled to one vote on any issue requiring the consent of the general membership, providing he/she is a member in good standing of CTHOA.  Membership in CTHOA shall be required to be renewed by all members each year.  The President of CTHOA shall have voting rights in all meetings, including all committees, with the exception of meetings of the General Membership, where he/she will cast a vote only to break a tie.

 

Section 3.6 – Registration fees

Registration fees for all classifications of officials shall be the USA Hockey, Inc. registration fee, plus any additional amount deemed necessary by the Officers of CTHOA, and approved by majority vote of the General Membership.

 

Section 3.7 – Status of Members

All members of CTHOA are independent contractors in their officiating capacities, and are not employees of USA Hockey, Inc., CTHOA, any officer of CTHOA, or any other person, or entity for whom members work as officials.  All members of CTHOA recognize this status, and understand neither USA Hockey, Inc. CTHOA, nor its officers, are employers, and, therefore, the members shall not be eligible to collect workers compensation from USA Hockey, Inc., CTHOA, its officers, or any other person, or entity, for any injuries sustained while officiating. 

 

Section 3.8 – Good standing

A member in good standing is a member who has met all the membership requirements contained in these By-laws, has paid any required dues and/or fees in a timely manner, has observed and complied with these By-laws, is not subject to disciplinary action by CTHOA, and has met all other requirements of CTHOA.

 

Article 4 – Jurisdiction

 

Section 4.1 – Jurisdiction

CTHOA shall have final jurisdiction over all USA Hockey, Inc. officiating programs, and all ice hockey officials in the Austin, Texas area.

 

Article 5 – Meetings

 

Section 5.1 – Meetings of members

CTHOA shall hold no less than one (1) regular meeting during each fiscal year.  There shall be one (1) annual meeting of members which shall be held in September of each year, for the purpose of electing officers, and for the transaction of any other business which may come before the general membership at that meeting.  The Board of Directors may call other meetings when deemed necessary or appropriate.

 

Section 5.2 – Notice of meetings

Notice of meeting of members will be via phone, in person, by mail, by electronic mail, or by posted notice (e.g., In the Officials’ Locker Room).  It is recommended that a minimum of ten (10) days notice be provided.

 

Section 5.3 – Quorum

The presence of 50% of the Active Membership shall constitute a quorum at the annual meeting.  A majority vote of such members where a quorum is present is necessary to make a decision, except where some other number is required by law, or by these By-laws.  The presence of 50% of the Board of Director’s shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the Board of Directors, as outlined in Article 6 of these By-laws.  In the event that a quorum is not present, voting may be done by e-mail.

 

Section 5.4 – Proxies

Members of CTHOA, or its Officers, shall not be represented by the use of any proxy at any time, except that, Active Members, in good standing, shall be allowed to vote via proxy on any issue requiring the consent of the General Membership, provided that the proxy is voted by another Active Member, in good standing, and the proxy indicated specifically, what issue, or issues are to be voted, what the vote is to be cast (i.e., yea, or nay), is signed, and dated by the Active Member voting via proxy, and indicates specifically who is authorized to cast the proxy vote.

 

Section 5.5 – Procedures

Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with parliamentary procedures, as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order may be suspended for all or part of the meeting then in progress.

 

Article 6 – Board of Directors

 

Section 6.1 – General Powers and duties

The Board of Directors shall manage the property, business, and affairs of CTHOA.  The Board of Directors may exercise all such powers of CTHOA, as are not by law, or by these By-laws, directed or required to be exercised by the members.

 

Section 6.2 – Composition

The Board of Directors shall be comprised of four (5) Directors, consisting of active members in good standing of CTHOA, who shall be elected by majority vote of the Active Membership, including a President, Vice-President Youth Section, Vice-President Adult Section, Treasurer, and Secretary/Registrar.  Additionally, unless the immediate past President has resigned from office, or in the event that the immediate past President has resigned from office, or in the event that the immediate past President of CTHOA shall not be elected to another office, he/she shall remain on the Board of Directors for a period of one (1) year, after the expiration of his/her Presidency, in order to maintain continuity from administration to administration.  These electees, and past President, shall be, and constitute, the Board of Directors of CTHOA.  Each Director shall hold office until a successor has been elected, or until his/her death, resignation, or removal.

 

Section 6.3 – Regular meetings

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held without other notice than these By-laws describe, as soon as practical, immediately following the annual meeting of the Members.  Additional meetings shall by held, with written notice, periodically, throughout the year.

 

Section 6.4 – Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held without other notice than these By-laws describe, on the call of the President, or at the request of any Director.  Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any location approved by the President, and only if the meeting was called by another Director, the Director calls for the Special Meeting. (See Article 6, Section 5)

 

Section 6.5 – Notice of special meetings

When practical, notice of each Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, including the date, time, and location of said Special Meeting, shall be maintained by, or at the direction of the Secretary, to each Director addressed to him at his residence, or usual place of business, at least seven (7) days before the day of the meeting.  Any meeting of the Board of Directors shall be a legal meeting without any notice having been given, if a majority of the Directors are present.  Neither the business to be transacted, nor the purpose of any regular, nor special Meeting, of the Board of directors needs to be specified in the notice.

 

Section 6.6 – Quorum

A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors.  In the absence of a quorum, a majority of the Directors present may adjourn the meeting to a future date, and the Secretary shall give all absent Directors seven (7) days notice of such adjourned date; then, the Directors present, on such adjourned date, shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of conducting business, provided that, in no event, shall a quorum consist of less than one third (1/3) of the whole Board of Directors.

 

Section 6.7 – Informal Action

Any action required to be taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting, if consent, in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by a majority of the Board of Directors.

 

Article 7 – Officers

 

Section 7.1 – Elected Officers

The elected officers of CTHOA shall be the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary/Registrar.  Such officers shall be elected by the eligible General Voting Membership annually (see also Article 6, Section 2).  Except for the initial Officers, which shall be elected with the ratification of these By-laws, by the Membership, and have terms of office as outline in Article 7, Section 10.

 

Section 7.2 – Qualifications for elected officers

Only Active members of CTHOA shall be eligible to be elected as Officers.

 

7.3 – Nominations

The Nominations and Elections Committee shall recommend to the Membership a slate of candidates for election at the annual meeting of the Members.  Each Officer currently holding office shall have the opportunity to run again for any office.  Nominations from all Active Members will also be accepted at the Annual Meeting.  Not more than four (4) candidates shall be placed on the ballot for any single office.  Officers shall be voted on in the following order; 1. President; 2. Vice-President; 3. Treasurer; 4. Secretary / Registrar.  If a candidate for an office(s) loses that election he/she may be nominated for another office.

 

Section 7.4 – Removal from office

Any Officer elected by the Membership may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the eligible voting membership, at a meeting in which a quorum of the Officers, and a quorum of the General Membership, is present.

 

Section 7.5 – Vacancies

Any vacancy occurring in any office may be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.  Each Officer, so appointed shall hold the office appointed to for the unexpired term of the office.

 

Section 7.6 – Resignations

Any Officer may resign, at any time, by giving written notice to the Board of Directors.  Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein; unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

 

Section 7.7 – Elections

Election of Officers shall be held annually.

 

Section 7.8 – Re-elections

All officers who meet the requirements in these By-laws, and who are properly nominated, are eligible for re-election.  There are no term limits.

 

Section 7.9 – Balloting

Unless a majority of those Active Members who are present, and in good standing, request a “secret ballot”, balloting shall be by a show of hands (“open ballot”) by those Active Members who are present, and in good standing, or by proxy, as provided for by Article 5, Section 4.  The question of “open” vs. “secret” balloting will be asked prior to the election of each office.  Nominees for each office will leave the room, prior to the vote for that office, and return following the vote.  Each nominee will be credited with a vote for himself/herself.  If a tie vote occurs, there shall be another  “open”, or “secret”, ballot as determined for the office by those Active Members, in good standing, present at the Annual Meeting, with two (2) nominees receiving the most votes in the first balloting, as candidates.  If a tie vote results in the second balloting, the Board of Directors shall decide upon a winner.

 

Section 7.10 – Term of Office

The term of office for each Officer shall be approximately one (2) year from Annual Meeting to the following Annual Meeting.

 

Section 7.11 – President

The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association, and shall, in general, supervise, and control, all of the business, and affairs, of the Association.  The President shall serve as the Area Supervisor.  The President shall preside at all meetings; serve as an ex-official member on all committees; call Special Meetings of CTHOA, when deemed necessary, and shall appoint committees, and a referee-in-chief, as required by these By-laws, or as deemed necessary.  The President, along with at least two (2) other Officers, appointed by the President, shall negotiate with the various hockey associations, annually, on matters relating to game fees, and working conditions.  Such fees, and conditions, shall, when finalized, be agreed to in writing by CTHOA officials, with respect to training, rules, procedures, and conduct.  The President shall be responsible for coordinating these activities with USA Hockey, Inc., through the State, District, and National Referees-in-Chief, and the chapter’s representatives.

 

Section 7.12 – Vice President(s)

In the absence of the President(s), or, in the event of the President’s inability, or refusal to act, the Vice President(s) shall perform the duties of President, and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of the President.  The Vice President(s) shall be responsible for ensuring that the Treasurer handles the financial affairs of CTHOA in a timely, and responsible fashion; that all reports, including, but not limited to, the annual report, shall be accurate, and reflect a true representation of the financial condition of CTHOA; ensure that the Treasurer maintains all financial, and accounting records in an organized, and up-to-date manner; and, ensure that the Treasurer shall file all reports, as required by the President, Internal Revenue Service, or, as required by these By-laws.

 

Section 7.13 - Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have charge, and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds of CTHOA.  He/she shall provide an annual report at the annual meeting of members, and, any other reports, when deemed necessary by the President.  The Treasurer shall demonstrate to the Vice President that he/she is handling all financial matters of CTHOA in a professional manner, and shall provide all reports to the Vice President, for review, and audit.

 

Section 7.14 – Secretary/Registrar

The Secretary/Registrar shall keep the minutes of all meetings; see that all notices are given in accordance with these By-laws, and, in general, perform all duties incidental to the office of Secretary/Registrar, or, as assigned by the President.  The Secretary/Registrar shall also be responsible for the registration of CTHOA members; keep records of all registrations, and procedures to coordinate registration activities with USA Hockey, Inc. through the State and District, Referees-in-Chief.

 

Section 7.15 – Referee-in-Chief

The Referee-in-Chief shall be responsible to the President for officiating work, evaluation activities, training, and other duties deemed necessary by the President.  This position shall be appointed by the President.

 

Article 8 – Standing Committees

 

Section 8.1 – General

CTHOA may have standing committees to deal with the various components of the officiating program.  Nothing in this section shall limit the number of committees, nor their membership, provided that at a minimum there shall be the following committees:

 

A: Disciplinary Action Committee

The President shall appoint three (3) members to serve as the Disciplinary Action Committee.  This committee shall hear, and decide, all charges brought against any Member.  The committee shall appoint one of them to serve as Chairman.

 


B: Nominations and Elections Committee

The President shall appoint a Nominating and Elections Committee, and the Chairman of the committee, which shall consist of Directors currently in office.  The Nominating and Elections Committee shall invite suggestions from the Membership of all classes, for those offices, which are vacant, or, about to expire, as explained in Article 7, Section 3, of these By-laws.  The Nominating and Elections Committee shall then nominate candidates for the required offices, and report such nominations to the Membership, at the Annual Meeting of Members for election.

 

C: Evaluation and Seminar Committee

The President shall appoint an Evaluations and Seminar Committee, which shall be chaired by the Area Supervisor.  The Evaluation and Seminar Committee shall review, and maintain, the process by which Members are evaluated, and plan and conduct all seminars and training sessions.

 

Section 8.2 – Committee member terms

All committee members shall serve for the same term, and pursuant to, the same conditions as the Officers.

 

Article 9 – Board and Records

 

Section 9.1 – Location

The books, accounts, and records of CTHOA shall be kept current by the Treasurer at all times.

 

Section 9.2 - Inspection

The books, accounts, and records, of CTHOA, may be inspected by any member(s), and/or, Officer, for any reason, provided that twenty-four (24) hours notice (verbal or written) is given to the Treasurer, and to the President, of the request to inspect, except, as otherwise provided by law.

 

Section 9.3 – Audit

The accounts of CTHOA shall be audited not less than annually, by a certified public accountant, who shall be appointed by the President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, and, who shall provide a report to the Board of Directors, which shall be provided to the Membership, at the next Annual Meeting of the members.  Additionally, the accountant shall prepare the required income tax statements, and file them with the IRS upon approval of the tax statements by the Board of Directors.

 

Article 10 – Annual Dues

 

Section 10.1 – Annual Dues

The members may determine, from time to time, the amount of any member fee, if any; annual dues payable by the classes of members for supporting organizational activities; the dates upon which payment is due, and penalties for non-payment, or failure to pay in a timely manner.

 

Article 11 – Discipline of Members

 

Section 11.1 – Grounds for discipline

For failure to comply with these By-laws, established authority, or regulations of CTHOA, or for delinquency in payment of authorized charges, fines, penalties, or assessments, or for any other conduct conclusively established to be contrary to the best interests of CTHOA, a member may be fined, placed on probation, suspended, or expelled, from CTHOA.

 

Section 11.2 – Notification of Charges

A charged member shall receive written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the charges against him/her indicating the alleged violation, with specific reference to the Bylaws provision rule, or regulation he/she allegedly violated; the specific alleged volatile conduct; where, and when, the alleged volatile conduct occurred, and the person, or entity, who filed the charge.  Such member shall also be provided, at that time, with copies of all documents related to the charges, which may be used in prosecuting charges.  He/she shall also be referred to these By-laws, with respect to his/her procedural rights

 

Section 11.3 – Right of Hearing

A member charged with a serious violation(s) (not for routine violations, such as failure to be present to officiate an assignment), shall have the right to be heard in person, or by written statement, made by him/her in his/her own defense, before the Disciplinary Action Committee.  Such right shall be afforded prior to the imposition of any fine, penalty, or other disciplinary action (a member may be placed on “temporary leave”, prior to such hearing, and this action will not violate the member’s right to a hearing prior to the imposition of disciplinary action), and a member may seek a personal hearing within fourteen (14) days of the date of the written notification to him/her of a violation.  At the hearing, the person or entity bringing the charges shall be present (if the member charged does not attend, the hearing will be held in his/her absence), and both sides may present any information and /or documents.  Each party may ask questions of the other party and/or the other party’s witness(s)  Legal council may be present and fully participate if CTHOA is notified at least three(3) days prior to the date of the hearing, so that it can have its own legal council present.  The hearing may be audiotape recorded, and all documents shall be retained.  A written decision shall be made and sent to both parties by certified mail, return receipt requested, within fourteen (14) days of the hearing date.  A majority vote of the members of the Disciplinary Action Committee shall determine its decision.

 

Section 11.4 – Appeal

Any member suspended by the Disciplinary Action Committee shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Directors, by giving its Chairman written notice within seven (7) days of receipt of the Disciplinary Action Committee’s decision.  The Board of Directors shall decide the appeal on the record before the Disciplinary Action Committee, and on its review of any further written arguments to be submitted by bother parties, and received by the Chairman no later than seven (7) days prior to the date set for oral argument.  Legal counsel may participate, provided CTHOA is notified at least three (3) days prior to the date of the hearing, so that it can have its own legal counsel present.  A written decision shall be made by majority vote of the Board of Directors and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, within fourteen (14) days of the date on which the oral argument was heard.

 

Article 12 – Amendments

 

Section 12.1 – Procedures

These By –laws may be amended, or changed, at the annual meeting, or at any Special Meeting, of the general Membership.  Each proposed amendment must be submitted to the President at least fourteen (14) days prior to the next Annual Meeting, or scheduled Special Meeting, of the General Membership.  No amendment shall be eligible for presentation at the meeting, unless it has been published, and distributed, to all eligible voting Members at that meeting.

 

Section 12.2 – Adoption

Any proposed amendment shall be presented, following publication, and distribution, at the next Annual Meeting, or Special Meeting.  After discussion, a vote of the majority of the Active Members present shall be required to adopt the amendment.

 

Article 13 – Parliamentarian

 

Section 13.1 – Parliamentarian

The Secretary of CTHOA, or higher designee, shall act as Parliamentarian at all meetings.  CTHOA shall follow Robert’s Rules of Order when conducting meetings.  By majority votes of those Active Members present, Robert’s Rules of Order may be suspended for all, or part of, the meeting then in progress.

 

Article 14 – Miscellaneous Provisions

 

Section 14.1 – Fiscal year

The fiscal year of CTHOA shall end on the 31st day of December each year.

 

Section 14.2 – Depositories

The Board of Directors shall appoint banks, trust companies, or other depositories, in which shall be deposited, from time to time, the money, or securities of CTHOA.

 

Section 14.3 – Checks, drafts, and notes

All checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money, and all notes, or, other evidences of indebtedness, issued in the name of CTHOA, shall be signed by such Officers, or Agents as shall, from time to time, be designated by resolution of the Board of Directors.

 

Section 14.4 – Contracts, and other information

Except as otherwise provided in these By-laws, the Board of Directors may authorize any officer, agent, or agents, to enter into any contract, or execute, and deliver, any instrument in the name, and on behalf of, CTHOA.  Such authority may be general, or confined to specific instances.

 

Article 15 – Adoption of By-laws

 

Section 15.1 – Adoption of By-laws

As first adopted at the special CTHOA formation meeting of January 12, 1999, by a majority vote of the eligible members present.

 

Section 15.2 - By-laws Modified

Article 6 –Board Of Directors

Section 6.2 – Composition

Change # of board members from 4 to 5 adding a second Vice-President. (VP-Youth & VP-Adult)

Article 7 –Officers

Section 7.10 – Term of Office

Change terms from 1 year to 2 years

Section 7.12 – Vice President

Change wording to reflect multiple Vice Presidents

Approved by majority vote of eligible members on October 6, 2008.

 

Section 15.3 – By-Laws Modified

Section 3.1 – Membership Qualifications

Section 3.2 – Qualified Members

Section 3.3 – Resignation

Section 3.4 – Reinstatements

Approved by majority vote of eligible members on September 1. 2009.

 

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