By-Laws
of the American Society Of Photographers
ARTICLE I.
Section I. ANNUAL MEETING
An annual meeting of the members of the Society shall be announced and be held at the time and place of the annual convention of the Professional Photographers. Ten members must be present to constitute a quorum to do business.
Section II. BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
Meetings of the Board of Governors shall be held at the call of the President or upon written request of three or more members of the Board of Governors. Members of the Board of Governors shall be given a minimum of ten days advance written notice of meeting.
ARTICLE II.
Section I. DUES
The Board of Governors shall establish the dues for the Society from all active members. Life and Honorary Life Members shall pay no dues.
Section II. FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Society shall be from September 1 through August 31 of each year.
Section III. DUES PAYABLE
Dues shall be paid by December 1 and the member will be considered delinquent after February 1 of the next year.
Section IV. SUSPENSION
Active members of the Society shall be considered delinquent and may be suspended from the active roster of the Society and thus lose all privileges accorded by membership in the Society including any accumulated points towards the Associate or Fellowship degrees.
ARTICLE III.
Section I. REPORTS AND RECORDS
The financial records of the Society shall be open for inspection to any member upon a reasonable request to the Secretary-Treasurer.
Section II.
The annual financial report shall be incorporated in the minutes of the Society at the end of each year, and both shall be printed in the Society's newsletter.
ARTICLE IV.
Section I. SOURCE OF INCOME
The Society shall derive its income from dues, rentals, fees, and such other sources as are consistent with the Constitution and By-laws.
Section II. PURCHASE AUTHORIZATIONS
The President and the Secretary-Treasurer shall authorize all purchases of property, supplies and services; except, the authorization of the Board of Governors and Officers must be obtained prior to the act of committing the Society to any obligation in excess of $500 that has not been specifically allowed for in the current budget.
Section III. AUTHORIZTAION OF DISBURSEMENTS
The Secretary-Treasurer shall be authorized to initiate action to disburse moneys owed by the Society for its obligations, provided that said obligations have been authorized by these by-laws, or by action of the Board of Governors and Officers.
Section IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS
The Board of Governors and Officers shall periodically require the preparation and submission of financial reports that will reflect both the financial activity and position of the Society.
Section V. BUDGET
The Board of Governors shall adopt an annual income and expense budget prior to September 1 of each year. This budget shall take effect by September 1 and correspond to the fiscal year of the Society.
Section VI. NON-BUDGET EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $1000
Requests for purchases (whether immediate or extended) in excess of $1000, which have not been allowed for in the budget, must be approved at two consecutive meetings of the Board of Governors; approval requires a simple majority vote in favor of the purchase at the first meeting and is only approved after a ¾ majority vote at the second meeting. Requests for purchases in excess of $1000 as noted above may be approved at any single meeting of the Board of Governors, provided advance written notice of the purchase is included in the meeting packet. Approval at a single meeting of the Board of Governors will require a ¾ majority approval by the voting members of the Board.
ARTICLE V.
Section I. AMENDMENTS
The By-laws of this Society may be amended in the same manner as is provided for in the amendments to the Constitution thereof. See Article VI, Section I and II of the Constitution.
ARTICLE VI.
Section I. PARLIAMENTARY LAW
Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition shall be the authority on all question of parliamentary law not covered by this constitution and by-laws, except where otherwise provided for in these by-laws.
