October 2008
On July 14, 2008, the Governing Board of FMCA approved the following Bylaws Amendments in St. Paul, Minnesota. Per Article XX, Paragraph (3) of the FMCA Bylaws: Proposals to amend these Bylaws shall be adopted by a 65% affirmative vote of all votes cast by the Governing Board.
Article II, Paragraph (5) – Definitions
This article was amended by adding the following paragraph:
(5) The term “Ownership” or “Own,” as used herein, is defined as one third or greater direct or indirect share in legal title or leasehold interest, so long as such leasehold interest is for a period of one year or more, in a Qualifying Motor Coach.
Article III, Paragraph (4) – Membership
This article was amended to read:
(4) In accordance with the definition of “Member,” a surviving spouse or partner retains the same category of membership and rights previously enjoyed as long as he/she meets the qualifications of that membership category.
Article VII – Governing Board
This article was amended beginning with paragraph (3) to read as follows:
(3) If the National Director cannot attend the Governing Board meeting, the Alternate National Director may serve in his/her place. In the event that neither the National Director nor the Alternate National Director can attend, a Temporary Delegate may be elected to represent the chapter for the next Governing Board meeting only.
(4) A chapter voting member of the Governing Board is entitled to represent only one chapter.
(5) The Governing Board shall convene during the period of the Annual Membership Meeting, at specific FMCA International Conventions, in regular meetings at such other times during the year as the majority of the Governing Board shall determine, and in Special Meetings as deemed appropriate.
(6) Special meetings may be called by the President or a majority of the Executive Board.
(7) A ballot vote for a special meeting may be requested in writing by 10% of the members of the Governing Board. Such request shall clearly state the purpose(s) for said meeting. The meeting shall be immediately called if the majority of the Governing Board approves.
(8) Fifty-one percent of the total Governing Board shall constitute a quorum.
(9) The Governing Board shall keep a formal record of its proceedings “” usually called minutes “” and such record shall be available for inspection by any FMCA member.
(10) The resignation of any Governing Board member shall be effective on the date of receipt.
(11) The Governing Board shall vote in accordance with the policies and procedures contained in the Member and Volunteer Handbook.
Old paragraphs #3, #5, #6, #7, and #8 were not amended, only renumbered to be new paragraphs #5, #8, #9, #10, and #11, respectively.
Article XVI, Paragraph (10) – Chapters
This article was amended to read:
(10) An inactive Chapter will return to accredited status after it meets requirements cited in these Bylaws.