The Constitution or Bylaws of the CAL may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of those present at the annual meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose. If an officer of the CAL is absent without due cause from two consecutive Executive or Board of Directors Meetings, the position may then be declared vacant by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, may if they so desire, appoint a replacement member. In the event of a vacancy occurring for any other reason, the board of Directors may, if they so desire, fill the vacancy by a temporary appointment. Nominations of Directors shall be proposed by the nominating committee or from the floor during the Annual Meeting.
All meetings are at the call of the chair of the particular committee.
All Committees may be asked to report to the Executive Committee. If a committee member participates in activities with interests conflicting with those of the CAL, his office may be declared vacant by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. If a committee member fails to declare a conflict of interest, his office may be declared vacant by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Annual General Meeting shall be held at such a date, place and hour as determined by the Executive each year between November 1 st and November 15 th . The president introduces agenda for acceptance.