Constitution and Bylaws » ARTICLE III

Section 1: CHAPTER MEETINGS

1. There shall not be less than two Chapter business meetings each calendar year. The annual meeting shall be held at a time and place designated by the Executive Committee for the purpose of conducting elections and to transact such other business as may come before the membership. The second meeting of the Chapter shall be called by the President at the Annual Conference of the American Association of Airport Executives, or other designated time and location.


2. The President may, at his or her discretion, call additional meetings of the membership upon the concurrence of the Executive Committee.


3. No Chapter business meeting shall be held unless written notice of such meeting has been provided to members at least 15 days prior to the meeting. Such notice shall be issued by the Secretary/Treasurer of the Chapter.

Section 2: MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be scheduled in connection with all meetings of the general membership and at such other times as are called by the President. Notice of all meetings of the Executive Committee shall be given to each Committee member at least 15 days prior to the date of such meeting by the Secretary/Treasurer.

Section 3: MEETINGS OPEN TO MEMBERSHIP

All meetings of the Chapter and Chapter committees shall be open for the attendance of all members of the Chapter, except that such members may be excluded from Executive Committee discussions related to the possible removal of an Officer or Director and from meetings of the Nominating Committee.

Section 4: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTION WITHOUT MEETING

In the event the President of the Chapter shall determine that it is in the best interest of the Chapter for the Executive Committee to act on any matter expeditiously, the President may authorize the Executive Committee to vote on such matter by written ballot, e-mail, or facsimile without the conduct of a meeting of the Executive Committee. The date and results of such mail, e-mail, or facsimile vote shall be recorded in the Minutes of the Chapter's proceedings. Actions of the Executive Committee made without a meeting shall require a majority vote of all Executive Committee members present.

Section 5: QUORUM: General and Executive Committee Meetings

A majority of the members present at any regular annual meeting, including the Winter Board Meeting or any special or called meeting of the Chapter shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.

Section 6: VOTING PRIVILEGES

Every member of the Chapter in good standing, shall be entitled to one vote. Voting shall be in person and not by proxy or mail, except as provided in the By-Laws.

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