BY-LAWS

ARTICLE IX

COMMITTEES

Section I:

DELEGATES

Delegate(s) shall be appointed by the President, with the approval of the Board of Directors to represent the organization at any convention, meeting or assembly of other organizations as may be necessary to further the objectives of the Association. Such delegate(s) shall exercise only those powers and authority specifically vested upon them by the Board of Directors.

Section II
Eligibility to be a delegate shall be based on active participation in activities of the Association or by virtue of the duties specified for an officer or member of the Board of Directors, or appropriate committee.

ARTICLE X

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Section I:

Advisory Council
The Advisory Council shall be comprised of past presidents of this Association who have maintained good standing and active participation. Leaders who are recognized in their fields of endeavor and resource persons who have demonstrated interest in furthering the goals of this Association may be appointed to the Council by the Board. Criteria for membership of persons other than past presidents shall be determined by the Board.

Section II:

Functions
Functions of the Advisory Council
A. Acts in an advisory capacity and participates in deliberations and recommendations of the Executive Board.
B. Participates in activities to further the purpose and functions of this Association.
C. The advisory council represents one vote.

ARTICLE XI
FISCAL YEAR
Section I
The fiscal year of the Association will be from October 1 to September 30th of the following year.

ARTICLE XII
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Section I

Robert's Rules of Orders, revised, shall govern this Association in all cases not covered by these laws.