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Bylaws of the AOC
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ARTICLE VII: RESIGNATION AND REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD

Section 1. A Board member’s resignation shall become effective upon presentation of a written statement to the Board which indicates a decision to resign and the date upon which that resignation is to become effective.

Section 2. A Board member may be removed from office for just cause. Removal from the Board shall be based upon a written petition which states the cause(s) for removal signed by a majority of the membership. Such removal shall become effective immediately following presentation of the removal petition to the Board and notification of the member.

ARTICLE VIII: DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. The Board of Directors shall exercise the powers and administer the business of the Association.

Section 2. It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Association and, appoint and ex-officio member of all committees. The President shall cause to be maintained records required by law or as necessary to administer the Association. The President shall perform all other duties incidental to this office.

Section 3. The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in the President’s absence.

Section 4. The Board shall meet at least once a month. The Secretary shall keep comprehensive and legible minutes of every business meeting held by the Board. These minutes shall be maintained for a period of five (5) years. Copies of business meeting minutes shall be made available to any member who makes a written request for such to the Secretary. The Secretary shall also maintain correspondence for the Board.

Section 5. The Treasurer shall handle the fiscal affairs of the Association.

Section 6. The Directors shall handle such duties as assigned by the President.

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