ARTICLE 1 - MEMBERSHIP

Section 2 - Classified Regular Memberships

A. Shall be open to classified employees (full-time and part-time) working in the field of adult education.

B. May include adult classified employees who are currently unemployed or retired.

C. Shall be entitled to all rights and privileges pertaining thereto.

Section 3 - Associate Membership

A, Shall be open to adult education students (both present and former), student teachers, and/or college students interested in adult education.

B. Shall be open to retired certificated and classified former members.

C. Shall be open to friends of adult education who support the Organization.

D. Shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of regular membership except the right to vote or hold office.

Section 4 - Associate Retired Special Membership

A. Shall be open to all certificated and classified retired members.

B. A single one-time donation is required for entitlement to this membership category.

C. Shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of regular membership except the right to vote or hold office.

Section 5 - Institutional Membership

A. Shall be open to all adult schools and/or school districts (as provided in the Education Code), student bodies, corporations, business firms, and other groups who have an interest or involvement in adult education.

B. Shall receive a certificate of membership and all publications and notices.

C. Shall be entitled to the member rate for two representatives of the institution to register for all state, section or chapter sponsored CCAE activities during the institutional membership year.

Section 6 - Golden Circle Membership

A. Shall be open to all persons eligible for regular or associate membership.

B. Shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of regular membership including the right to vote and hold office.

Section 7 - Special Memberships

A. Life Membership

1. May be awarded upon retirement to any regular member who has ten years or more adult education service and the last five years as a member in CCAE.

2. Individuals proposed for life membership shall have displayed ongoing support and involvement in CCAE over the years.

3. Life members shall have all the rights and privileges of regular members, and may at their option, continue to pay dues under any of the other classes of membership.

B. Honorary Members

1. May be awarded to any person, other than a regular member, who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of adult education.
2. Honorary members shall have all the rights and privileges of membership except the right to vote or hold office.

Section 8 Special Groups (Affiliations)

A. Any Section Board may request the State Board that a special group be granted an affiliation as ex-officio member of CCAE.

B. The President may appoint representatives to attend affiliated association meetings.

ARTICLE II - ORGANIZATION

Section 1 - General Guidelines

A. Sections are organized generally by counties.

B. Individual school districts may select to affiliate with an adjoining section.

C. New Sections may be formed upon petition of members as a result of a study conducted by the Board, or upon recommendation by a Section Board.

D. New Sections shall be formed and provisional status established in accordance with the process outlined in the Constitution.

E. All actions regarding the above must be with State Board approval.

Section 2 - The Six Sections of CCAE

A. Bay Section- composed of Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, and Trinity counties.

B. Central Section - composed of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Stanislaus, Tulare and Toulomne counties.

C. Northern Section - composed of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba counties.

D. South Coast Section - composed of areas of Los Angeles County (excluding Los Angeles Unified School District), and Orange, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

E. Southern Section - composed of Imperial, Inyo, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.

F. Los Angeles Metropolitan - composed of Los Angeles Unified School District and all other Los Angeles County school districts wishing to affiliate.

Section 3 - Reorganization

A. May occur according to the Constitution (Article VI).

ARTICLE III - DUES

Section 1 - Membership Categories

A. Certificated: 21 hours or more, 11-20 hours, 10 hours or less

B. Classified: full-time or part-time

C. Associate: retired, student or friend

D. Institutional

E. Administrator

F. Golden Circle Member

G. Corporate sponsorship

Section 2 - Member's Liability

A. Members shall not be liable for assessments or payment of any amount of money in addition to the dues defined in these Bylaws.

Section 3 - Membership Year

A. The Individual Membership Year shall extend from October 1 to September 30.

B. The Institutional Membership Year shall extend from July 1 to June 30.

Section 4 - Method of Dues Payment

A. Annual dues may be paid in any of the ways listed below.

B. In full at the time of enrollment or renewal, in cash, by check, credit card, or other method as may be approved by the Board of Directors.

C. In equal monthly installments through payroll deduction as established by the member's employer and accepted by the Organization.

D. By pro-ration of the first year's dues, according to the schedule following, when joining the Organization for the first time.

October 1 full membership dues
November 1 90 percent
December 1 80 percent
January 1 70 percent
February 1 60 percent
March 1 50 percent
April 1 40 percent
May 1 30 percent
June 1 20 percent
July 1 10 percent
August 1 full payment
September 1 full payment
(Persons joining as new members in August and September will be full members until September 30 of the year following)

ARTICLE IV - ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

Section 1 - Term of Office

A. Officers shall be restricted to membership as defined in Article I of the Bylaws.

B. The President and President-Elect shall serve a two year terms, in succession, as designated in Article IV, Section 3 of the Constitution.

C. The Members-at Large and the Secretary shall be elected to two-year terms of office.

D. Election of these officers are specified in the Bylaws Article V, Section 4.

E. The duties of each officer shall be assumed on July 1 following installation at the State Conference.

Section 2 - Duties of Elected Officers and Board Members

A. President

1. Shall preside at all meetings of the Organization, Board, and Executive Board.

2. Shall appoint chairpersons for standing committees with the approval of the Board at the Annual Board Meeting.

3. Shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee.

4. Shall be authorized to co-sign checks of the Organization.

5. Shall supervise the work of the Executive Director and Legislative Specialist, and liaison with the Legislative Chair, Budget and Finance Committee, Ad Hoc Committees, and other professional organizations.

6. Shall be responsible to ensure that all officers, board members, and committee chairs carry out their duties and functions.

7. Shall ensure that all active Sections and Chapters complete and
file with the State Office the required Tax Report form used to
verify the non-profit status of the Organization, and provide for the
filing of the documents in a timely manner.

8. In an emergency, shall be empowered to appoint a member to fill uncompleted term of an elected or appointed officer. This action shall be ratified at the succeeding Board meeting.

B. President-Elect

1. Shall assume the duties of the President during his/her absence.

2. May co-sign checks in the absence of either the President or the Financial Manager.

3. Shall be the liaison with the following standing committees: Staff Development, Awards, State Conference, and Web Page.

4. Shall assume other duties as assigned.

C. Members at Large

1. Shall be elected from sections that do not otherwise have an elected officer on the Executive Board.

2. Individuals may not serve consecutive terms as Members-at-Large.

3. Shall have other duties as assigned.

D. Secretary

1. Shall keep minutes of all Board, Executive Board, and special meetings.

2. Copies of the minutes shall be sent to the Board members by the Secretary or the State Office at least four weeks prior to the following meeting.

3. Shall assume the duties of the Sunshine Chair, unless otherwise assigned.

4. Shall assume other duties as assigned.

E. Past President

1. Shall act as Parliamentarian for the Board, unless otherwise assigned.

2. Shall be chairperson of the Elections and Constitution and Bylaws Committees, and be the liaison with the Installation Sub-Committee of the State Conference Committee, unless otherwise assigned.

3. May co-sign checks in the absence of the President or the Financial Manager.

4. Shall verify quorums at Board meetings.

5. Shall assume other duties as assigned.

F. Other Board Members

1. Section representation on the Board shall be determined by the Section Bylaws and Article IV, Section 4 of these Bylaws.

2. Board Members shall participate as voting representatives in all regularly scheduled and special State Board meetings.

3. While Board Members represent individual sections, their primary concern shall be the ongoing success of the entire organization.

Section 3 - Ex-Officio Board Members

A. Legislative Specialist

1. Selection Process

a. Shall be selected by the Executive Board with Board approval.

b. The Executive Board will conduct an annual job review, with input from the Legislative Chair, and a report to the Board.

c. Executive Board shall negotiate an annual contract with approval by the Board.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

a. Shall keep the Board informed on all legislative matters concerning continuing and adult education and recommend action on appropriate matters.

b. Shall serve as a resource to the President and Legislative Committee.

c. Shall participate in the annual Legislative Day activities.

d. Shall perform as an advocate for legislative positions taken by the Organization.

B. Financial Manager

1. Selection Process

a. Shall be selected by the Executive Board with approval of the Board.

b. The term of two years commences July 1.

c. The Executive Board may approve to fill an uncompleted term of office.

d. An individual may serve additional terms.

e. Performance shall be reviewed annually by the Executive Board.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

a. Shall Chair the Budget and Finance Committee.

b. Shall maintain the financial ledgers of the Organization.

c. The position is under the supervision of the President and the Executive Director.

d. Shall review with the Executive Director the collection of dues monies.

e. Shall prepare monthly and annual financial statements.

f. Shall record and post checks, make payments and transfers, and reconcile financial statements.

g. Shall be the financial advisor to the organization.

h. Shall be authorized to co-sign checks of the organization.

i. Shall provide financial guidance and training to Section and Chapter financial officers.

j. Shall assume other duties as assigned.

C. Executive Director

1. Selection Process

a. The Executive Director shall be selected by the Executive Board and approved by the Board.

b. Performance shall be reviewed annually by the Executive Board. The review shall be based on the duties and responsibilities detailed in these Bylaws.

c. Term of office commences July 1 of each year.

d. The Executive Board may appoint a temporary replacement to fill an uncompleted term.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

a. Provide strong effective statewide leadership dedicated to the advancement of excellence in adult education.

b. Work with the policy-making board and implement its directives, responding sensitively to pressures faced by its members.

c. Represent and articulate CCAE's position, both in public appearances and in writing.

d. Coordinate operations, analyze policies and concerns, and make recommendations to the Board.

e. Establish procedures and take appropriate actions for implementation.

f. Supervise and coordinate all functions of the State Office,

including all personnel employed or contracted by the
Board.

g. Maintain all CCAE legal, fiscal and operating files for appropriate review and audit.

h. Coordinate and supervise the preparation and distribution of the Communicator and other publications.

i. Assist in the development and coordination of a statewide membership campaign in conjunction with the State Vice President and section and chapter membership chairs.

j. Develop chapter formation materials and assist sections in the formation of chapters.

k. Maintain and facilitate the computerized CCAE membership files and distribute membership information, cards and certificates.

l. Provide a variety of programs, services and professional development opportunities that directly meet the needs of membership.

m. Work with community organizations, the California Department of Education, associations, business, industry and other governmental agencies in promoting partnerships in adult education.

n. Oversee maintenance of the Web page.

o. Maintain State Conference files and provide
appropriate support to state, section and chapter conference chairs.

p. Administer, supervise and monitor CCAE contracts for special services and functions.

q. Provide advice and assistance to Chapters and Sections and to the State Conference Committee.

r. Carry out such other duties as assigned by the Board.

D. Other Non-voting Ex-Officio Board members

1. Other ex-officio may serve as resources to the President and the Board.

2. Ex-officio members may include representatives from other
organizations and associations, additional representatives from a
Section, or duly appointed committee chairs.

3. Ex-officio members may participate in Board discussions but may

4. not participate as a voting member.

Section 4 - Section Representation on the Board.

A, Section representation on the Board shall be as follows:

1. 1-250 Members Section President or designee
2. 251-500 Members Section President or designee plus one additional representative.
3. 501-750 Members Section President or designee plus two additional representatives.
4. 751 + Members Section President or designee plus three additional representatives.

B. Representatives shall be determined by each Section's registered active membership (regular and institutional) as recorded in the State Office on June 30 of each year.

C. Representation on the Board shall be determined by the Section’s Constitution and Bylaws.

Section 5 - Qualifications for Elected Officers

A. President-Elect. The candidate for President-Elect must have served as either a section or state officer in the organization, including state or section Legislative Chair or State Conference Chair, at any time during the previous six years, or had equivalent experience demonstrating commitment and leadership in adult education, and must be nominated by the Section Board.

B. Secretary - The Secretary shall possess effective secretarial skills, including a command of the English language. The candidate for Secretary must be nominated by the Section Board.

C. Members-at-Large – Each of the Members-at-Large must have served in responsible positions at the Section level and have demonstrated commitment and leadership in adult education, and must be nominated by the Section Board.

Section 6 - Conflict of Interest

A. Any officer, board member, or agent of the Board shall not engage in any activity, or enterprise which is clearly inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with his or her duties as an officer or agent, without Board approval.

B. In all cases where there may exist a possible conflict of interest, it is the responsibility of the elected officer or the contractor to notify the President of such a conflict and obtain Board approval prior to acting.

C. Any member of the Board of Directors may request Board clearance on what, in the opinion of the member, may be a conflict of interest.

Section 7 - Vacating an Office

A. An office may be declared vacant by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors (quorum required) for the following reasons:

1. The inability of the officer to fulfill the responsibilities of office.
2. Failure of the officer to fulfill the responsibilities of the office.
3. Conflict of interest on the part of an officer.
4. Any vacated office shall be filled in accord with provisions under Article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution.

ARTICLE V - METHOD OF ELECTION

Section 1 - Rotating Schedule (Commencing 7-1-2009)

A. President-Elect Bay, Southern, Central, Northern, South Coast, Los Angeles Metropolitan.

B. Secretary Southern, Central, Northern, South Coast, Los Angeles Metropolitan, Bay

C. Members-at-Large Central and Northern, Northern and South Coast, South Coast and Los Angeles Metropolitan, Los Angeles Metropolitan and Bay, Bay and Southern, Southern and Central.

Section 2 - Elections Committee

A. Shall be composed of the State Past President, who shall be chairperson, and one representative form each Section chosen by the Section President.

B. Shall verify the eligibility of each candidate and shall submit to the Board the name of at least one elected candidate for each of the offices of President-Elect, Members-at-Large and Secretary, as required in the Bylaws.

C. Carry out those other duties as assigned in these Bylaws.

Section 3 Election Procedures - One Candidate for Available Position

A. In the event there is only one candidate for any available position, the Section President, with approval of the Section Board, shall report the name to the State Elections Chair by October 1.

B. Upon verification of the candidates’ eligibility, the Elections Committee shall report the names of the elected candidates to the State President, Executive Director, and State Board by November 1.

Section 4 - Election Procedures - Multiple Candidates From Within A Section

A. In the event there are two or more candidates for any available position within a single section, it shall be the responsibility of the President of that Section to conduct an election within that section.

B. If the Section President is a candidate, the Section President-Elect shall conduct the election, with the Vice President and Past President following in order.

C. A ballot containing the names of the candidates for the office shall be prepared and mailed to all qualified voting CCAE members of the section by November 15. The names of the candidates shall be drawn at random for placement on the ballot.

D. A qualified candidate is one who name has been submitted to the Section President or alternate (see Section 4(B) above) by October 1, a letter of nomination from the chapter president or by the candidate, and whose eligibility has been verified by the Election Committee. In the event there are more than two candidates petitioning for the position, the Section Board shall meet, and with quorum present, shall select only two candidates to appear on the ballot.

E. Completed ballots shall be mailed by each voting member to the CCAE State Office by December 15 where they will be tabulated under the direction of the Elections Chair and the results submitted to the State President, Executive Director and Board.

Section 5 Election Procedures - Section Without A Candidate

A. In the event a section declines to exercise its option to nominate for a particular office, it shall so notify the Elections Chair and Executive Director no later than September 1 in that year.

B. The Election Chair shall notify the sections that the Election Committee will consider one candidate for that office from each of the other Sections not scheduled to nominate for any office that year.

C. Section Boards so voting may submit one candidate each to the Elections Committee by November 1. The Committee will verify the eligibility of the candidate, and if the candidate is deemed ineligible, the Section Board may submit an alternate within ten days.

D. The Elections Committee shall select no more than two nominees for the specified office from the candidates submitted by the Sections. If only one Section nominates a candidate, then that candidate shall be elevated to the office.

E. If two candidates are nominated, a ballot containing their names will be prepared and mailed to all CCAE members eligible to vote. All completed ballots will be mailed to the State Office for tabulation under the direction of the Elections Chair and the results sent to the State President, Executive Director and the State Board. Order on the ballot shall be determined by a random drawing.

F. The Elections Committee shall set a calendar to carry out Article V, Section 5.

G. The regular rotation schedule for the office will resume for the ensuing year.

Section 6 - Election Procedures

A. In State and Section elections, candidates and new officers shall be selected by a plurality vote.

B. The Executive Director shall publish the results of elections in the next following issue of the Communicator.

C. Duly elected candidates will be installed at the Annual State Conference and assume the duties of office July 1.

D. All election issues shall be adjudicated by the Elections Committee, with final appeal to the State Executive Board.

E. In the event that deadlines cannot be met or are not specified in theses Bylaws, the Elections Committee may establish dates and deadlines that are compatible with the intent of these bylaws.

ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS

Section 1 - Board Meetings

A. The Board shall meet at least four times each year. Additional meetings may be called by the President or a majority of the Board. Two of the Board meetings have specified designations for the purpose of conducting business outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws.

1. The annual Business Meeting shall be the first meeting after the July 1 start of the fiscal year.
2. The annual Board Meeting shall be held in conjunction with the State Conference.

B. An agenda for any Board meeting shall be prepared and mailed to all board members no less than one month before the meeting.

C. At the request of the President, Committee Chairpersons shall report on any regular or special meeting of their committees.

D. Sections shall be encouraged to send their Presidents-Elect and/or Vice Presidents to Board meetings at the expense of the section as ex-officio members unless identified as voting members for their section.

Section 2 - Quorum

A. A quorum must be present to conduct the official business of the Board.

B. A quorum shall consist of at least a majority of the membership of the Board and must have representatives from at least four sections in addition to a majority of the state elected officers.

Section 3 - Parliamentary Procedure

A. Board meetings shall be governed by Parliamentary Procedure At A Glance by O, Garfield Jones.

B. The Past President shall serve as the parliamentarian, and shall advise the President on parliamentarian procedures.

ARTICLE VII - GOVERNANCE

Section 1 - Board of Directors

A. Shall have control and management of the property and finances of the Organization

B. Shall make necessary governing decisions and implement them in the best interest of the Organization.

C. Shall advise the President on matters of policy, procedure, committee assignments and Board actions.

D. Shall determine the amount of dues required for each type of membership.

E. Shall review and adopt the annual budget submitted by the Budget and Fiancé Committee.

F. Shall authorize all non-budgeted expenditures.

G. Shall receive committee reports and act for the Organization in implementing them.

H. Shall establish reasonable standards for reimbursement of officers and Board members for expenses incurred through attendance at meetings.

I. Shall approve Presidential appointments to fill vacancies in office.

J. Shall review biannually all section constitutions, bylaws and amendments to ensure consistent policies throughout the state.

Section 2 - Executive Board

A. Shall conduct such interim business as may be necessary between meetings of the Board.

B. Act as advisors to the State President

C. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.

D. Participate in short and long-term planning for the Organization.

E. Assist in the development of an annual calendar.

F Participate in the evaluation of all employees.

G. Assist in the selection of volunteers and chairs.

ARTICLE VIII - INCOME AND EXPENDITURES

Section 1 - Fiscal Year

A. July 1 through June 30

Section 2 - Income

A. Membership Dues, as described in Article III.

B. Proceeds from the State Conference.

C. Income accruing from savings account.

D. Proceeds from the sale of CCAE merchandise.

E. Other appropriate sources as approved by the Board.

Section 3 - Expenditures

A. Officers expenses and committee organizational activities requiring the expenditure of funds shall be budgeted by the Budget and Finance Committee and approved by the Board. Budget categories shall not be exceeded without the approval of the President and the Board.

B. Reimbursement shall be made to Board members with standing guidelines in the procedures.

C. Monies shall be expended in accordance with standing guidelines for the CCAE Financial Manager as outlined in procedures.

D. Salaries shall be paid to employees.

E. Fees shall be paid to contractors.

ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES

Section 1 - Standing or Ad Hoc Committees may be established in the following categories

A. Budget and Finance

B. Membership

C. Chapter Formation

D. Constitution and Bylaws

E. Past Presidents’ Council
F. Legislative

G. State Conference Planning

H. Elections

I. Fiscal Control

J. Staff Development

K. STRS representation

L. Web Site Management

M. Institutional Membership

N. Liaisons with other Organization

O. Officer Training

P. Awards

Q. Legislative Day

R. Ad Hoc Committees appointed by the President

Section 2 - Selection of Chairs and Members

A. Selection of committee chairs shall be the responsibility of the President with approval of the Executive Board.

B. The names of the chairs will be presented to the Board at the Annual business Meeting.

C. Executive Board members have been assigned as committee chairs as outlined in their job descriptions, unless someone else is named to the position.

Section 3 - Duties of Standing and Ad Hoc Committees

A. The Budget and Finance Committee chaired by the Financial Manager and assisted by the Executive Director shall include the Executive Board and other members as needed, will prepare a budget for the coming year and present it to the Board for approval. The committee may meet at other times to discuss and provide recommendations to the Board regarding any significant changes to the budget.

B. The Membership committee shall promote memberships through utilization of Chapters and Sections, and shall assist with bulletins, pamphlets and other materials in support of annual planned membership drives.

C. Chapter Formation Committee will encourage and assist sections in seeking out potential schools as sites for new Chapters, and assist the Section in developing these Chapters

D. The Constitution and Bylaws and Procedures Committee shall review bi-annually the organizational documents and recommend changes if indicated. These recommendations shall be submitted to the Board for approval.

E. The individual who most recently completed the term of State Past President shall chair the Past Presidents’ Council. The Council shall as an Ad Hoc committee. The Council shall be called into service by the State Board to discuss and offer suggested solutions for particular problems that may arise and are not easily adjudicated by the State Board. Only Past Presidents may serve on the Council, and at least five must be in attendance at any designated meeting.

F. The Legislative Committee acting as a legislative monitor, and working closely with the Legislative Specialist, shall propose possible areas of legislative action, bring them to the board for approval, and develop a plan for implementation. The committee shall also disseminate information regarding legislation to Sections and Chapters.

G. The State Conference Planning Committee shall plan the program for the annual conference in accordance with guidelines set fourth in procedures. After approval, the plans shall be placed into operation and guided to completion. The Chairperson shall be appointed by the State President upon the recommendation of the Section President of the Section wherein the conference is located. The conference site and the conference chairperson shall be selected no less than two years in advance of the proposed conference. The rotation of the conferences shall be as follows: Bay, South Coast, Central, Northern, Southern and Los Angeles Metropolitan.

H. The Elections Committee shall function as prescribed in these Bylaws.

I. The Fiscal Control Committee shall be responsible for monitoring the bookkeeping and reporting procedures of the Chapter and Section Treasurers.

J. The Staff Development Committee shall provide professional growth opportunities for the membership in order to promote and maintain the highest possible professional standards.

K. The STRS Representative shall serve CCAE in an appointed position with STRS and put forth suggestions and plans that best meet the needs of the Organization and its members. The representative will report regularly to the Board regarding current changes in STRS.

L. The Web Site Manager will have the responsibility of collecting and transferring information regarding the Organization for inclusion on the web site.

M. The Institutional Membership Committee shall encourage individual adult schools and business to become Institutional Members of the Organization, and to encourage sections and chapters to be involved in locating new members.

N. Liaisons with other organizations will be through members appointed by the President to sit on other boards and committees, including state initiated committees, in order to develop better working relationships and to set forth the CCAE platform.

O. The Officer Training Committee shall be responsible for developing procedures for the training of new officers at the Chapter, Section, and state levels.

P. The Awards Committee shall present suitable awards for outstanding contributions to adult education on a statewide level. Such awards shall be presented at the State Conference. The committee is to be composed of the Chairperson, the presidents from each section (or designee), and two past presidents appointed by the State President. The chair shall be appointed for a two-year term and shall serve as Historian.

Q. The Legislative Day Chair shall organize and coordinate the annual Legislation Day. The committee will ensure that a political platform is developed in coordination with the Legislative Committee, that appropriate training takes place, and contacts made in advance with legislators. Appropriate materials will be developed to assist the members who are participating.

R. Ad Hoc committees may be appointed by the State President from time to time to work on an established assignment. Generally these committees will meet over a specified time frame.

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the board at any scheduled Board meeting, provided notification of proposed changes are distributed to Board members at least 30 days in advance of the meeting.

Amended 1977 James Barton, Chair
Amended 1979 Alice Gimbrone, Chair
Amended 1983 Charles Peterson, Chair
Amended 1984 Camille Wickland, Chair
Amended 1986 Catherine Leps, Chair
Amended 1988 Patricia Reed, Chair
Amended 1991 Walter Popkin, Chair
Amended 1992 Richard Whiteman, Chair
Rewritten 2002-04 Bill Bettencourt, Co-chair
Sharon Brannon, Co-chair
Janice Brittain, Co-chair
Amended 2007-08 Dr. Sue Lytle Gilmore, Chair