The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

work of the principals of our schools.
1t shall have full authority to de-
termine its own course of action in
disposing of topics for discussion and
in tnansacting business.
Article NI.-The officers OF this de.
partment shall be a president. vice
president. a secretary and treasurer;
also an executive committee of five
members, one from each examiners
circuit.
Article yII--The president shall
perform those duties that are usually
attached 10 the office, keep In touch
with the presidents of the other de-
partments of the Teachers Associa.
ton, and in consultation with the
executive committee of the department
and the president and executive COM
mttee of the State Association, pre-
pare the program for the annual meet
ing. 1t shall be the duty of the presi
dent to give ample notice to the speak
ers of the topics they are expected to
discuss, in order that they may have
time to prepare written papers. He
shall also prepare a report to be read
at the business session Of the annual
meeting. In the absence OF the presi-
dent, or in case Of his inability to act
the duties of his office shall devolve
upon the vice-president. In. case Of
his absence or inability, the duties
of his office shall devolve upon the
executive committee in order of their
precedence. 1t shall be made the spe-
clal duty OF the vice-president to try
to secure the enrolment Of every prin-
cipal OF the schools in the State In
this department by soliciting the CO.
operation of division superintendent
and officers Of the County Teachers
| Association.
The secretary shall keep perma-
nent record Of the proceedings of each
| session, and also correct member
! ship roll, with the postoffice address
of each member, and report by coun-
| ties and cities, at the business meet
| ing, the total membership Of the de-
! partment. He shall also prepare a
digest of the proceedings of each an
nual meeting for publication in the
annual Bulletin" of the State Teach
ers' Association
The treasurer shall receive all fees
and pay such expenses as the presl-
dent may approve.
Tho executive committee shall I'LL
any vacancy that may occur In any
office of the department and serve as
committee on conference with ether
departments, resolutions and amend
ments.
The vice president and secretary
shall cinstitute an auditing committee
to examine the accounts of the treas
| uret.
Article vIII.--This constitution may
be amended by two-thirds vote OF
the members present; provided, that
any proposed amendment shall have
first been submitted to the executive
committee.
| Dy-Lavs.
/. The membership fee of this de-
partment shall be ten (l0) cents, TO
cover necessary expenses,
g., The annual meeting Of the de-
partment shall be held In conjunction
18th the State Teachers Association,
but SO as not to conflict with the
High School Teachers Conference.
The business meeting shall be- held
at the last regular session of the an
4 nual meeting. At this Meeting the
report of the officers and of standing
committees shall be presented, and the
officers for the ensuing year elected.
g. The executive committee shall be
appointed by the president as soon as
4 practicable after his election.
4 A. AT the annual meeting Of the de-
/ partment the members present IRON
! each examiners circuit shall name q
4 member of the COMMITTEES OF Nomi
\ Luatinns. which committees shall nonl-