SECTION 6 The Federation will maintain a web page, directory of Chapter and – Federation Officers, and other information required by the Executive Board. ARTICLE VI ANNUAL MEETING – SECTION 1 The Federation will hold an annual meeting. The purpose of the – annual meeting will be to transact business of the Federation, conduct training, and discuss matters of interest to members. SECTION 2 In all votes, including all elections, each member shall vote – independently. SECTION 3 Sixty-day notice of the Annual Meeting and places shall be given to – all National Members and Chapters for subsequent distribution to Chapter Members. SECTION 4 All National and Chapter Members shall be entitled to attend and – fully participate in the Annual Meeting upon registration and payment of required fees and charges. SECTION 5 Annual meeting committees shall be composed of members – registered at the annual meeting and shall include: Ballot and Teller, Budget, Resolutions, Courtesy, and others the President requires. Some may meet and complete their duties prior to creation of a ballot. No elected officer may serve as chairperson of an annual meeting committee nor shall elected officers constitute a majority of any committee. SECTION 6 One-half (1/2) percent of Federation members of the total – Federation membership shall constitute a quorum at a Federation meeting. SECTION 7 Electronic meetings, as defined by Robert’s Rules of Order, are – permitted to replace traditional meetings at all levels of the Federation, when approved by the meeting chair. Rules for the conduct of electronic meetings shall be adopted by the Executive Board as necessary. ARTICLE VII - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS SECTION 1 The Nominating Committee shall consist of a primary and an – alternate elected at each Area meeting at the Annual Meeting. The Nominating Committee shall meet following the Area meeting and elect a chairperson. No
SECTION 6 – The Federation will maintain a web page, directory of Chapter and Federation Officers, and other information required by the Executive Board. ARTICLE VI – ANNUAL MEETING SECTION 1 – The Federation will hold an annual meeting. The purpose of the annual meeting will be to transact business of the Federation, conduct training, and discuss matters of interest to members. SECTION 2 – In all votes, including all elections, each member shall vote independently. SECTION 3 – Sixty-day notice of the Annual Meeting and places shall be given to all National Members and Chapters for subsequent distribution to Chapter Members. SECTION 4 – All National and Chapter Members shall be entitled to attend and fully participate in the Annual Meeting upon registration and payment of required fees and charges. SECTION 5 – Annual meeting committees shall be composed of members registered at the annual meeting and shall include: Ballot and Teller, Budget, Resolutions, Courtesy, and others the President requires. Some may meet and complete their duties prior to creation of a ballot. No elected officer may serve as chairperson of an annual meeting committee nor shall elected officers constitute a majority of any committee. SECTION 6 – One-half (1/2) percent of Federation members of the total Federation membership shall constitute a quorum at a Federation meeting. SECTION 7 – Electronic meetings, as defined by Robert’s Rules of Order, are permitted to replace traditional meetings at all levels of the Federation, when approved by the meeting chair. Rules for the conduct of electronic meetings shall be adopted by the Executive Board as necessary. ARTICLE VII - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS SECTION 1 – The Nominating Committee shall consist of a primary and an alternate elected at each Area meeting at the Annual Meeting. The Nominating Committee shall meet following the Area meeting and elect a chairperson. No
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