The Annual Conference shall be held at least once per year. Once a year, during the Annual Conference there shall be an Annual Business Meeting for the purpose of electing new Board Members, voting on amendments to the bylaws, presenting reports and all other matters that effect the membership directly. The notice shall state the time, place and purpose of the meeting. It shall also include an absentee ballot for each member in good standing for any motions before the membership. Privileges of Membership.
Membership entitles the individual or agency to one vote.
All motions shall be decided by a plurality vote of those members present and absentee ballots. Except as otherwise provided in these By-Laws, the Board of Directors shall delegate its power to manage, direct and control the operational affairs of this corporation to the Executive Committee between meetings of the Board of Directors. All actions of the Executive Committee shall be subject to the approval of the Board members at the following meeting of the Board. The Executive Committee shall consist of the principal officers of the Board, elected by the Board at its Annual Board Retreat. The Executive Committee shall meet as needed.