BOD functions as specified by ECI constitution
Fa
Except of BOD functions and constitutional duties from our ECI constitution. This is an FYI from the office of the chair.
Article XI
Board of Director’s Duties and Functions
Section 11 11.1 Quorum
a. Shall consist of 2/3 of all members on the board to constitute a quorum for its meetings and voting.
11.2 Decision
a. Shall only be binding when approved by 2/3 majority votes of members.
11.3 Advisory Functions
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Shall assist in setting the policies of the organization.
b. Shall help to maintain the corporate status of the organization.
c. Shall help to formulate mission statements and program direction for the organization.
d. Shall assist in fundraising efforts of the organization.
e. Shall help in guiding and advising the President and the Executive Council on the management affairs of the organization in accordance with the Constitution.
11.4 Vacancy
a. Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled from the region at which the vacancy occurred within sixty (60) days from the time of the vacancy.
b. New representative elected to fill such a vacancy shall be presented at the next ECI quarterly meeting.
c. The term of all replacements will expire at which time his/her predecessor’s time would expire.
d. Any region who fails to fill such a vacancy within the given period of sixty (60) days shall be given a written certified notice of a grace period set by the Chairman of the Board. After such notice, if the region has not replaced the board member, then the region shall forfeits its position. The position shall remain vacant for the rest of the term.
11.5 Removal/Suspension
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Reserve the right to discipline any of its members for any period of time including removal or suspension for grave misconduct, including criminal conduct and conviction, gross irresponsibility, ECI’s constitution and voting fraud or any other cause that relegates the image of the organization as set forth by the Board of Directors.
b. A member of the Board shall not be removed without due process.
c. Any recommendation from a region to remove a member of the Board shall be in writing, signed by the President of the Chapter and witnessed by an executive member of that chapter.
d. Such a recommendation shall be presented to the chairman of the Board and the Executive Council within thirty (30) days prior to the hearing.
e. After due process hearing, The Chairperson shall report final action to the chapter requesting the removal within sixty (60) days and to the Executive Council.
f. Removal shall take effect immediately after the decision has been approved by the Board of Directors and the Executive Council.
11.6 Resignation
a. A Board member may resign at any time by giving a written resignation to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
b. A resignation is effective when notice is given unless the notice specifies a future date.
c. The Chairman of the Board shall tender his/her letter of resignation to the General Secretary of the Executive Council.
d. A Director shall tender a letter of resignation prior to intent to run for an elected office.
CAN WE DIGEST THE ABOVE TO MAKE US ALL AN INFORMED MEMBERS OF THE BOD. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
THANKS.
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