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ARTICLE VIII – MEETINGS
Section 1
The Association shall hold an annual conference at a time and place to be determined by the Board. At the general meeting held during this conference, the President shall permit the general membership to bring forward items for consideration. Notice of the Conference shall appear in SEGUE prior to the Conference.
Section 2
A majority of the members entitled to vote and who are in attendance shall constitute a quorum for the election of officers and for the transaction of business at any annual or special membership meeting.
Section 3
Special meetings of the Executive Committee may be called by the President or upon the request of not less than one-third of the Executive Committee, or upon a signed petition from one-third of the Active members of the Association.
Section 4
The Board of Directors shall meet twice each year, or as many times as necessary to fully conduct the business of the Association. Prior to such meetings the Executive Committee will prepare various items to be presented before the Board of Directors. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or upon the request of not less than one-third of the members of the Board of Directors or upon a signed petition from one-third of the Active members of the Association.
Section 5
Any member in good standing with a concern about the operation of the PMTNM organization may contact the President and request in writing to have his/her concern put on the next Board of Directors meeting agenda and be invited to speak at the meeting to present his/her concerns to the Board of Directors.