SELCA BY LAWS
By Laws
Adopted: May 11, 2000
Revised: Feb. 17, 2003
Revised Feb. 8, 2007
Revised Aug. 2 2008
Revised Aug. 2009
Revised Nov. 20, 2010
Revised: Feb. 17, 2003
Revised Feb. 8, 2007
Revised Aug. 2 2008
Revised Aug. 2009
Revised Nov. 20, 2010
Current Operating Guidelines 2010
Operating Guidelines
Adopted annually at the beginning of the year. See Article V. for more information.
Article I - Name
The name of this chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) shall be the Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA).
Article II – Purposes The purposes of this chapter are:
· Serve as a network for lactation professionals
· Enhance the reputation, image and credibility of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants according to theScope of Practice for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.
Article III - Membership Section 1 - Qualifications / Description
All persons involved with breastfeeding families are encouraged to become Active Members of SELCA and attend meetings.
· Active Membership begins with payment of full membership dues. Active Membership feemay be bundled and paid with USLCA/ILCA dues in November of each year .Active Membership dues are not pro-rated. Benefits of Active Membership are discussed in Section 3. The Active Membership contact list will be provided to the USLCA as a condition of chapter membership.
· Email Members are individuals who have provided an email address to SELCA for the purpose of receiving information of interest to lactation professionals by electronic mail. Email membership is free and may be cancelled at any time. Email lists are not sold or given to outside groups.
Section 2 - Voting Rights
ActiveMembers will have one vote for Board Officer Elections and for other matters.
Email members may become Active Members and vote at any time when full membership dues are paid.
Section 3 – Active Membership Benefits
Quarterly Meetings are open to all members and non-members of SELCA. No fees are charged for Quarterly Meetings.
Active Membership Benefits:
· Will receive CERPs for meetings attended
· May borrow publications and tapes owned by SELCA
· Receive access to other Active Members contact information for the purpose of networking and support
Article IV – Board Officers Section 1 - Qualifications and terms of office
An officer of the SELCA Executive Board will be International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and current member of USLCA/ILCA. Board Officers will be elected from and by the Active Membership of SELCA. The offices for the SELCA Executive Board shall be:
· President
· Vice President
· Treasurer
· Communications Liaison
· Outreach Coordinator
These five offices make up the SELCA Executive Board Officers (Board Officers) . They are responsible for the operation of SELCA. Each Board Officer will serve a term of two calendar years. The nominated president will have a working knowledge of the Board activities and responsibilities. A Board Officer may be elected as president after one year of service on the Executive Board if necessary.
Section 2 - Vacancies
A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-President. A vacancy in all other offices shall be filled by majority vote of the Executive Board for the remainder of the term.
Section 3 – Removal
A BoardOfficer may be removed from office by an affirmative vote of 3/4 of the entire membership if removal shall serve the best interests of SELCA.
Section 4 - Duties and Responsibilities
The PRESIDENT will
· Represent the organization of SELCA
· Preside over all meetings
· Make every effort to attend and represent SELCA at the yearly USLCA/ILCA conference.
The VICE-PRESIDENT will
· Assume the role of Educational programs/ CERPS Chairperson
· Arrange meetings, location, date, time, and speakers
· Assume the office of President should the President be unable to complete his/her term
· Assist the President when necessary
· Perform the duties of the President in her/his absence
The COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON will
· Record minutes at the Executive Board meetings and Membership Business Meetings
· Distribute the minutes to the current Board Officers
· Send chapter correspondence by electronic mail as designated by the President
· Maintain the www.selca.info website
The TREASURER will
· Assume the role of principle financial officer
· Collect Active Membership dues
· Maintain current Active Membership list including email addresses
· Disburse funds
· Maintain accurate accounting of all monies
The OUTREACH COORDINATOR will
· Represent members who are not IBCLCs
· Assume responsibility for publicity
· Assume the role as resource person concerning membership in SELCA, and USLCA/ILCA and for information related to IBCLC certification
· Maintain the Active Membership list including email addresses
· Serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee for next term Board Officers
Article V -Operating Guidelines
The Board Officers shall define the OperatingGuidelines for SELCA yearly. The Board Officers will revise and approve the Operating Guidelines at the first Board meeting of the fiscal year. The President will present the Operating Guidelines at the first quarterly meeting of the fiscal year. The Operating Guidelines will be incorporated into the minutes of that meeting.
The Operating Guidelines will serve to assist the Board Officers with business matters of SELCA. The Operating Guidelines will include:
· Dues schedule for the year
· Speakers’ compensation
· Board Officer’s reimbursable expenses
· Other items deemed appropriate by the Board Officers.
Article VI - Nominations and Elections
Nominating Committee
o The Outreach Coordinator will serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee.
o The Board Officers will appoint three additional members to the Committee
o The Committee will secure a slate of candidates for Executive Board Office from among the Active Membership.
o The Committee will notify the Board Officers of the candidates 60 days before the Election Meeting
o The Committee will notify all Active members of candidates by electronic mail at least 30 days before the Election Meeting.
· Elections
o The Election Meeting will be the Summer Quarterly Meeting (normally August).
o Space will be provided on the ballot for write-in votes.
o Ballots may be returned to the Nominating Committee by electronic mail before the Summer Quarterly Meeting
o Ballots may be submitted in person at the same meeting.
o Board Officers shall be elected by a majority of those voting.
· Transitioning period
o The outgoing and incoming Board Officers will have a joint meeting before the Fall Quarterly Meeting (normally November).
o New Board Officers shall assume the complete operating responsibilities of SELCA the first day of January of the following year.
Article VII - Voting Board Officersmay decide on rules and regulations for the conduct of their meetings and management of the association as they deem proper.
Proposed expenditures of more than $400.00 shall be presented to members at the next meeting for a simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of total membership is present.
By Law changes and election of Board Officers shall be announced by electronic mail to all current Active Members. Collection of ballots shall be returned by electronic mail, United States Postal Service or returned to the Election Meeting in person. Appropriate committee members will count the ballots.
These By Laws may be amended or repealed by affirmative vote of at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the Active Members who are:
· Present and voting at a meeting called for the purpose of acting upon such amendments
OR
· Executed by ballot in writing or by electronic mail, provided proper notice of at least two weeks has been given to the entire Active Membership for each proposed change.
Other issues will be voted on at the scheduled meeting by simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of membership is present.
Article VIII - Meetings
Meetings shall be held no less than twice a year. All Active Members shall be notified of each meeting.
Article IX – Committees
Committees shall be formed at the discretion of the Executive Board Officers.
Article X - Fiscal Year, Membership DuesSELCA shall operate by calendar year to correspond with Non Profit Tax Status Filings. Annual Active membership dues will be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board Officers.
Article XI - Dissolution
Active Members must be notified by electronic mail of intent to dissolve. SELCA may be dissolved by a vote of a majority of those voting. Upon dissolution, any assets shall be distributed to USLCA/ILCA or to any charitable organization whose purposes are breastfeeding education and support. The Board Officers will decide the distribution.
Article I - Name
The name of this chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) shall be the Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA).
Article II – Purposes The purposes of this chapter are:
· Serve as a network for lactation professionals
· Enhance the reputation, image and credibility of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants according to the Scope of Practice for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.
Article III - Membership Section 1 - Qualifications / Description
All persons involved with breastfeeding families are encouraged to become Active Members of SELCA and attend meetings.
· Active Membership begins with payment of full membership dues. Active Membership feemay be bundled and paid with USLCA/ILCA dues in November of each year .Active Membership dues are not pro-rated. Benefits of Active Membership are discussed in Section 3. The Active Membership contact list will be provided to the USLCA as a condition of chapter membership.
· Email Members are individuals who have provided an email address to SELCA for the purpose of receiving information of interest to lactation professionals by electronic mail. Email membership is free and may be cancelled at any time. Email lists are not sold or given to outside groups.
Section 2 - Voting Rights
ActiveMembers will have one vote for Board Officer Elections and for other matters.
Email members may become Active Members and vote at any time when full membership dues are paid.
Section 3 – Active Membership Benefits
Quarterly Meetings are open to all members and non-members of SELCA. No fees are charged for Quarterly Meetings.
Active Membership Benefits:
· Will receive CERPs for meetings attended
· May borrow publications and tapes owned by SELCA
· Receive access to other Active Members contact information for the purpose of networking and support
Article IV – Board Officers Section 1 - Qualifications and terms of office
An officer of the SELCA Executive Board will be International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and current member of USLCA/ILCA. Board Officers will be elected from and by the Active Membership of SELCA. The offices for the SELCA Executive Board shall be:
· President
· Vice President
· Treasurer
· Communications Liaison
· Outreach Coordinator
These five offices make up the SELCA Executive Board Officers (Board Officers) . They are responsible for the operation of SELCA. Each Board Officer will serve a term of two calendar years. The nominated president will have a working knowledge of the Board activities and responsibilities. A Board Officer may be elected as president after one year of service on the Executive Board if necessary.
Section 2 - Vacancies
A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-President. A vacancy in all other offices shall be filled by majority vote of the Executive Board for the remainder of the term.
Section 3 – Removal
A BoardOfficer may be removed from office by an affirmative vote of 3/4 of the entire membership if removal shall serve the best interests of SELCA.
Section 4 - Duties and Responsibilities
The PRESIDENT will
· Represent the organization of SELCA
· Preside over all meetings
· Make every effort to attend and represent SELCA at the yearly USLCA/ILCA conference.
The VICE-PRESIDENT will
· Assume the role of Educational programs/ CERPS Chairperson
· Arrange meetings, location, date, time, and speakers
· Assume the office of President should the President be unable to complete his/her term
· Assist the President when necessary
· Perform the duties of the President in her/his absence
The COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON will
· Record minutes at the Executive Board meetings and Membership Business Meetings
· Distribute the minutes to the current Board Officers
· Send chapter correspondence by electronic mail as designated by the President
· Maintain the www.selca.info website
The TREASURER will
· Assume the role of principle financial officer
· Collect Active Membership dues
· Maintain current Active Membership list including email addresses
· Disburse funds
· Maintain accurate accounting of all monies
The OUTREACH COORDINATOR will
· Represent members who are not IBCLCs
· Assume responsibility for publicity
· Assume the role as resource person concerning membership in SELCA, and USLCA/ILCA and for information related to IBCLC certification
· Maintain the Active Membership list including email addresses
· Serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee for next term Board Officers
Article V -Operating Guidelines
The Board Officers shall define the OperatingGuidelines for SELCA yearly. The Board Officers will revise and approve the Operating Guidelines at the first Board meeting of the fiscal year. The President will present the Operating Guidelines at the first quarterly meeting of the fiscal year. The Operating Guidelines will be incorporated into the minutes of that meeting.
The Operating Guidelines will serve to assist the Board Officers with business matters of SELCA. The Operating Guidelines will include:
· Dues schedule for the year
· Speakers’ compensation
· Board Officer’s reimbursable expenses
· Other items deemed appropriate by the Board Officers.
Article VI - Nominations and Elections
Nominating Committee
o The Outreach Coordinator will serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee.
o The Board Officers will appoint three additional members to the Committee
o The Committee will secure a slate of candidates for Executive Board Office from among the Active Membership.
o The Committee will notify the Board Officers of the candidates 60 days before the Election Meeting
o The Committee will notify all Active members of candidates by electronic mail at least 30 days before the Election Meeting.
· Elections
o The Election Meeting will be the Summer Quarterly Meeting (normally August).
o Space will be provided on the ballot for write-in votes.
o Ballots may be returned to the Nominating Committee by electronic mail before the Summer Quarterly Meeting
o Ballots may be submitted in person at the same meeting.
o Board Officers shall be elected by a majority of those voting.
· Transitioning period
o The outgoing and incoming Board Officers will have a joint meeting before the Fall Quarterly Meeting (normally November).
o New Board Officers shall assume the complete operating responsibilities of SELCA the first day of January of the following year.
Article VII - Voting Board Officersmay decide on rules and regulations for the conduct of their meetings and management of the association as they deem proper.
Proposed expenditures of more than $400.00 shall be presented to members at the next meeting for a simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of total membership is present.
By Law changes and election of Board Officers shall be announced by electronic mail to all current Active Members. Collection of ballots shall be returned by electronic mail, United States Postal Service or returned to the Election Meeting in person. Appropriate committee members will count the ballots.
These By Laws may be amended or repealed by affirmative vote of at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the Active Members who are:
· Present and voting at a meeting called for the purpose of acting upon such amendments
OR
· Executed by ballot in writing or by electronic mail, provided proper notice of at least two weeks has been given to the entire Active Membership for each proposed change.
Other issues will be voted on at the scheduled meeting by simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of membership is present.
Article VIII - Meetings
Meetings shall be held no less than twice a year. All Active Members shall be notified of each meeting.
Article IX – Committees
Committees shall be formed at the discretion of the Executive Board Officers.
Article X - Fiscal Year, Membership DuesSELCA shall operate by calendar year to correspond with Non Profit Tax Status Filings. Annual Active membership dues will be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board Officers.
Article XI - Dissolution
Active Members must be notified by electronic mail of intent to dissolve. SELCA may be dissolved by a vote of a majority of those voting. Upon dissolution, any assets shall be distributed to USLCA/ILCA or to any charitable organization whose purposes are breastfeeding education and support. The Board Officers will decide the distribution.
The name of this chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) shall be the Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA).
Article II – Purposes The purposes of this chapter are:
· Serve as a network for lactation professionals
· Enhance the reputation, image and credibility of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants according to theScope of Practice for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.
- Provide continuing education for the membership and the surrounding community.
- Serve as a local chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association.
Article III - Membership Section 1 - Qualifications / Description
All persons involved with breastfeeding families are encouraged to become Active Members of SELCA and attend meetings.
· Active Membership begins with payment of full membership dues. Active Membership feemay be bundled and paid with USLCA/ILCA dues in November of each year .Active Membership dues are not pro-rated. Benefits of Active Membership are discussed in Section 3. The Active Membership contact list will be provided to the USLCA as a condition of chapter membership.
· Email Members are individuals who have provided an email address to SELCA for the purpose of receiving information of interest to lactation professionals by electronic mail. Email membership is free and may be cancelled at any time. Email lists are not sold or given to outside groups.
Section 2 - Voting Rights
ActiveMembers will have one vote for Board Officer Elections and for other matters.
Email members may become Active Members and vote at any time when full membership dues are paid.
Section 3 – Active Membership Benefits
Quarterly Meetings are open to all members and non-members of SELCA. No fees are charged for Quarterly Meetings.
Active Membership Benefits:
· Will receive CERPs for meetings attended
· May borrow publications and tapes owned by SELCA
· Receive access to other Active Members contact information for the purpose of networking and support
Article IV – Board Officers Section 1 - Qualifications and terms of office
An officer of the SELCA Executive Board will be International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and current member of USLCA/ILCA. Board Officers will be elected from and by the Active Membership of SELCA. The offices for the SELCA Executive Board shall be:
· President
· Vice President
· Treasurer
· Communications Liaison
· Outreach Coordinator
These five offices make up the SELCA Executive Board Officers (Board Officers) . They are responsible for the operation of SELCA. Each Board Officer will serve a term of two calendar years. The nominated president will have a working knowledge of the Board activities and responsibilities. A Board Officer may be elected as president after one year of service on the Executive Board if necessary.
Section 2 - Vacancies
A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-President. A vacancy in all other offices shall be filled by majority vote of the Executive Board for the remainder of the term.
Section 3 – Removal
A BoardOfficer may be removed from office by an affirmative vote of 3/4 of the entire membership if removal shall serve the best interests of SELCA.
Section 4 - Duties and Responsibilities
The PRESIDENT will
· Represent the organization of SELCA
· Preside over all meetings
· Make every effort to attend and represent SELCA at the yearly USLCA/ILCA conference.
The VICE-PRESIDENT will
· Assume the role of Educational programs/ CERPS Chairperson
· Arrange meetings, location, date, time, and speakers
· Assume the office of President should the President be unable to complete his/her term
· Assist the President when necessary
· Perform the duties of the President in her/his absence
The COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON will
· Record minutes at the Executive Board meetings and Membership Business Meetings
· Distribute the minutes to the current Board Officers
· Send chapter correspondence by electronic mail as designated by the President
· Maintain the www.selca.info website
The TREASURER will
· Assume the role of principle financial officer
· Collect Active Membership dues
· Maintain current Active Membership list including email addresses
· Disburse funds
· Maintain accurate accounting of all monies
The OUTREACH COORDINATOR will
· Represent members who are not IBCLCs
· Assume responsibility for publicity
· Assume the role as resource person concerning membership in SELCA, and USLCA/ILCA and for information related to IBCLC certification
· Maintain the Active Membership list including email addresses
· Serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee for next term Board Officers
Article V -Operating Guidelines
The Board Officers shall define the OperatingGuidelines for SELCA yearly. The Board Officers will revise and approve the Operating Guidelines at the first Board meeting of the fiscal year. The President will present the Operating Guidelines at the first quarterly meeting of the fiscal year. The Operating Guidelines will be incorporated into the minutes of that meeting.
The Operating Guidelines will serve to assist the Board Officers with business matters of SELCA. The Operating Guidelines will include:
· Dues schedule for the year
· Speakers’ compensation
· Board Officer’s reimbursable expenses
· Other items deemed appropriate by the Board Officers.
Article VI - Nominations and Elections
Nominating Committee
o The Outreach Coordinator will serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee.
o The Board Officers will appoint three additional members to the Committee
o The Committee will secure a slate of candidates for Executive Board Office from among the Active Membership.
o The Committee will notify the Board Officers of the candidates 60 days before the Election Meeting
o The Committee will notify all Active members of candidates by electronic mail at least 30 days before the Election Meeting.
· Elections
o The Election Meeting will be the Summer Quarterly Meeting (normally August).
o Space will be provided on the ballot for write-in votes.
o Ballots may be returned to the Nominating Committee by electronic mail before the Summer Quarterly Meeting
o Ballots may be submitted in person at the same meeting.
o Board Officers shall be elected by a majority of those voting.
· Transitioning period
o The outgoing and incoming Board Officers will have a joint meeting before the Fall Quarterly Meeting (normally November).
o New Board Officers shall assume the complete operating responsibilities of SELCA the first day of January of the following year.
Article VII - Voting Board Officersmay decide on rules and regulations for the conduct of their meetings and management of the association as they deem proper.
Proposed expenditures of more than $400.00 shall be presented to members at the next meeting for a simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of total membership is present.
By Law changes and election of Board Officers shall be announced by electronic mail to all current Active Members. Collection of ballots shall be returned by electronic mail, United States Postal Service or returned to the Election Meeting in person. Appropriate committee members will count the ballots.
These By Laws may be amended or repealed by affirmative vote of at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the Active Members who are:
· Present and voting at a meeting called for the purpose of acting upon such amendments
OR
· Executed by ballot in writing or by electronic mail, provided proper notice of at least two weeks has been given to the entire Active Membership for each proposed change.
Other issues will be voted on at the scheduled meeting by simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of membership is present.
Article VIII - Meetings
Meetings shall be held no less than twice a year. All Active Members shall be notified of each meeting.
Article IX – Committees
Committees shall be formed at the discretion of the Executive Board Officers.
Article X - Fiscal Year, Membership DuesSELCA shall operate by calendar year to correspond with Non Profit Tax Status Filings. Annual Active membership dues will be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board Officers.
Article XI - Dissolution
Active Members must be notified by electronic mail of intent to dissolve. SELCA may be dissolved by a vote of a majority of those voting. Upon dissolution, any assets shall be distributed to USLCA/ILCA or to any charitable organization whose purposes are breastfeeding education and support. The Board Officers will decide the distribution.
Article I - Name
The name of this chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) shall be the Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA).
Article II – Purposes The purposes of this chapter are:
· Serve as a network for lactation professionals
· Enhance the reputation, image and credibility of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants according to the Scope of Practice for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.
- Provide continuing education for the membership and the surrounding community.
- Serve as a local chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association.
Article III - Membership Section 1 - Qualifications / Description
All persons involved with breastfeeding families are encouraged to become Active Members of SELCA and attend meetings.
· Active Membership begins with payment of full membership dues. Active Membership feemay be bundled and paid with USLCA/ILCA dues in November of each year .Active Membership dues are not pro-rated. Benefits of Active Membership are discussed in Section 3. The Active Membership contact list will be provided to the USLCA as a condition of chapter membership.
· Email Members are individuals who have provided an email address to SELCA for the purpose of receiving information of interest to lactation professionals by electronic mail. Email membership is free and may be cancelled at any time. Email lists are not sold or given to outside groups.
Section 2 - Voting Rights
ActiveMembers will have one vote for Board Officer Elections and for other matters.
Email members may become Active Members and vote at any time when full membership dues are paid.
Section 3 – Active Membership Benefits
Quarterly Meetings are open to all members and non-members of SELCA. No fees are charged for Quarterly Meetings.
Active Membership Benefits:
· Will receive CERPs for meetings attended
· May borrow publications and tapes owned by SELCA
· Receive access to other Active Members contact information for the purpose of networking and support
Article IV – Board Officers Section 1 - Qualifications and terms of office
An officer of the SELCA Executive Board will be International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and current member of USLCA/ILCA. Board Officers will be elected from and by the Active Membership of SELCA. The offices for the SELCA Executive Board shall be:
· President
· Vice President
· Treasurer
· Communications Liaison
· Outreach Coordinator
These five offices make up the SELCA Executive Board Officers (Board Officers) . They are responsible for the operation of SELCA. Each Board Officer will serve a term of two calendar years. The nominated president will have a working knowledge of the Board activities and responsibilities. A Board Officer may be elected as president after one year of service on the Executive Board if necessary.
Section 2 - Vacancies
A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-President. A vacancy in all other offices shall be filled by majority vote of the Executive Board for the remainder of the term.
Section 3 – Removal
A BoardOfficer may be removed from office by an affirmative vote of 3/4 of the entire membership if removal shall serve the best interests of SELCA.
Section 4 - Duties and Responsibilities
The PRESIDENT will
· Represent the organization of SELCA
· Preside over all meetings
· Make every effort to attend and represent SELCA at the yearly USLCA/ILCA conference.
The VICE-PRESIDENT will
· Assume the role of Educational programs/ CERPS Chairperson
· Arrange meetings, location, date, time, and speakers
· Assume the office of President should the President be unable to complete his/her term
· Assist the President when necessary
· Perform the duties of the President in her/his absence
The COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON will
· Record minutes at the Executive Board meetings and Membership Business Meetings
· Distribute the minutes to the current Board Officers
· Send chapter correspondence by electronic mail as designated by the President
· Maintain the www.selca.info website
The TREASURER will
· Assume the role of principle financial officer
· Collect Active Membership dues
· Maintain current Active Membership list including email addresses
· Disburse funds
· Maintain accurate accounting of all monies
The OUTREACH COORDINATOR will
· Represent members who are not IBCLCs
· Assume responsibility for publicity
· Assume the role as resource person concerning membership in SELCA, and USLCA/ILCA and for information related to IBCLC certification
· Maintain the Active Membership list including email addresses
· Serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee for next term Board Officers
Article V -Operating Guidelines
The Board Officers shall define the OperatingGuidelines for SELCA yearly. The Board Officers will revise and approve the Operating Guidelines at the first Board meeting of the fiscal year. The President will present the Operating Guidelines at the first quarterly meeting of the fiscal year. The Operating Guidelines will be incorporated into the minutes of that meeting.
The Operating Guidelines will serve to assist the Board Officers with business matters of SELCA. The Operating Guidelines will include:
· Dues schedule for the year
· Speakers’ compensation
· Board Officer’s reimbursable expenses
· Other items deemed appropriate by the Board Officers.
Article VI - Nominations and Elections
Nominating Committee
o The Outreach Coordinator will serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee.
o The Board Officers will appoint three additional members to the Committee
o The Committee will secure a slate of candidates for Executive Board Office from among the Active Membership.
o The Committee will notify the Board Officers of the candidates 60 days before the Election Meeting
o The Committee will notify all Active members of candidates by electronic mail at least 30 days before the Election Meeting.
· Elections
o The Election Meeting will be the Summer Quarterly Meeting (normally August).
o Space will be provided on the ballot for write-in votes.
o Ballots may be returned to the Nominating Committee by electronic mail before the Summer Quarterly Meeting
o Ballots may be submitted in person at the same meeting.
o Board Officers shall be elected by a majority of those voting.
· Transitioning period
o The outgoing and incoming Board Officers will have a joint meeting before the Fall Quarterly Meeting (normally November).
o New Board Officers shall assume the complete operating responsibilities of SELCA the first day of January of the following year.
Article VII - Voting Board Officersmay decide on rules and regulations for the conduct of their meetings and management of the association as they deem proper.
Proposed expenditures of more than $400.00 shall be presented to members at the next meeting for a simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of total membership is present.
By Law changes and election of Board Officers shall be announced by electronic mail to all current Active Members. Collection of ballots shall be returned by electronic mail, United States Postal Service or returned to the Election Meeting in person. Appropriate committee members will count the ballots.
These By Laws may be amended or repealed by affirmative vote of at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the Active Members who are:
· Present and voting at a meeting called for the purpose of acting upon such amendments
OR
· Executed by ballot in writing or by electronic mail, provided proper notice of at least two weeks has been given to the entire Active Membership for each proposed change.
Other issues will be voted on at the scheduled meeting by simple majority vote if quorum (1/10) of membership is present.
Article VIII - Meetings
Meetings shall be held no less than twice a year. All Active Members shall be notified of each meeting.
Article IX – Committees
Committees shall be formed at the discretion of the Executive Board Officers.
Article X - Fiscal Year, Membership DuesSELCA shall operate by calendar year to correspond with Non Profit Tax Status Filings. Annual Active membership dues will be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board Officers.
Article XI - Dissolution
Active Members must be notified by electronic mail of intent to dissolve. SELCA may be dissolved by a vote of a majority of those voting. Upon dissolution, any assets shall be distributed to USLCA/ILCA or to any charitable organization whose purposes are breastfeeding education and support. The Board Officers will decide the distribution.