An affirmative vote of two-thirds majority of the votes returned removes an officer upon validation of election results. Just cause is defined as any willful violation of the provisions of the NDLA Constitution or Bylaws, violation of statutory law which tarnished the reputation of the Association, or incapacity in executing the responsibilities of office. If a voting member of the Board is unable to attend an Executive Board meeting, that member may designate a proxy with full privileges of the office. Executive Board Meetings A Board meeting may be held at the call of the president or a majority of the Board members. Reimbursement of Expenses Actual expenses incurred in transacting or furthering of Association business may be reimbursable as specified in the Policies Handbook.
Reimbursement is never to exceed total actual expenses.
All committees are as specified in the Policies Handbook. Appointments Standing committee chairs are appointed by the president and serve a term concurrently with that of the president. The president has the authority to establish additional committees as needed. All committee chairs submit an annual written report to the president prior to the annual meeting and written reports at meetings of the Executive Board. A section or roundtable may prescribe any additional qualifications for membership and engage in activities appropriate to its interest which do not conflict with the provisions of the NDLA Constitution and these Bylaws.