South Carolina Crappie Association            

Bylaws for South Carolina Crappie Association (Article 3)

ARTICLE III- Officers, Elections, Vacancies, & Eligibility

Section 1: Officers and their Duties

The officers of the chapter shall consist of:

1. President: Preside over all meetings and direct all official business. Appoint and be an ex-officio member of all committees. Supervise all club functions.

2. Vice President: Act as program chairman, assist the president in his duties and preside in the absence of the president.

3. Secretary: Maintain accurate minutes of all regular and special meetings as called for by the chapter president. Collect and disburse all monies. Maintain accurate financial records and present a current balance report at each regular meeting. Prepare an annual audit for review by the Chapter Board of Directors. The chapter may vote that the secretary and any other officer handling chapter funds must be bonded.

Section 2: Elections

The election of officers shall be held annually at a regular meeting during the month of April.

Election shall be simple majority of members present. Election for each officer shall be held separately in order listed in ARTICLE III, Section 1.

Section 3: Eligibility of Vote

Each member is entitled to one vote. Proxy votes are not permitted.

Section 4: Term of Office

The term office is for one year, which shall begin on June 1^st, and end on the last day of May, or when the successor assumes office.

Section 5: Vacancies

In the event of an office becoming vacant, nominations shall be asked for and an election held to fill the un-expired term of the individual vacating the office.

Section 6: Eligibility of Holding Office

To be eligible for an officer a member must:

a.     Have been a member for six months. (Six months’ requirement waived during the first 12 months of a new chapter.)

b.     Have shown an active interest in all chapter functions.

c.     Maintain current membership.