CONSTITUTION
Gallia County Retired Teachers Association
Ratified December 9, 2010 ARTICLE I - This association shall be known as the Gallia County Chapter of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association (ORTA). ARTICLE II - Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to help retired teachers maintain identity with the teaching profession and further the cause of education; to help promote good fellowship among the retired teachers of Gallia County; to sponsor and support legislation in Ohio as shall contribute to the comfort and welfare of the retired teachers of the state; to cooperate with the ORTA and programs of the Association. ARTICLE III - Membership: Membership in this association shall be granted to all teachers drawing retirement from the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) of Ohio and all teachers retired in any other states but now living in Ohio. Retired school nurses are also eligible for membership. Other persons in Ohio favorably interested in retired teachers' problems and well being, and in public education may become Associate Members by paying dues. Associate Members shall have the same rights and privileges as active members except the right to vote, to hold office or to represent the association. ARTICLE IV - Officers: The officers of this association shall be President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. ARTICLE V - Meetings and Quorum: SECTION 1: Regular meetings shall be held on the second Thursday in the months of February, April, June, August, October and December (subject to change by vote of the Executive Committee). SECTION 2: Special Meetings may be called by the President or upon application of five members. The president shall call such meeting. SECTION 3: The members present in good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. ARTICLE VI - Amendment SECTION 1: This constitution may be amended at any meeting of the association by a two thirds (2/3) vote, a quorum being present; all members must be notified of proposed changes. SECTION 2: The President shall be empowered to appoint such special committees as he deems needful at any time or, on the majority vote of members present at any meeting, he shall appoint committees as they direct. ARTICLE VII - Parliamentary Procedures: "Roberts Rules of Order" shall be the parliamentary authority on all matters not covered by the Constitution and By-Laws of the association. ARTICLE VIII - Suspension of By-Laws: The By-Laws may be suspended in case of emergency by unanimous vote of all members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. |
BY-LAWS
Ratified December 9, 2010
ARTICLE I - Duties of Officers
ARTICLE IV - Dues
Local: $ 8.00
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