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Attention: Members, Local Units, County Council PTAs, and State Board members
Did you know that you make recommendations for amendments to the bylaws of the Free State PTA?
This is YOUR opportunity to submit suggested amendments, which you feel are relevant to the governance structure of the association. Since bylaw amendments are an action item at the Free State PTA Convention, any suggested changes need to be submitted for review prior to the convention.
The deadline for proposed bylaw amendments to be considered by the committee is January 1, 2025, per Article XVII. Please use the attached form and submit your suggestions for consideration electronically to bylaws@fspta.org.
Article XVII – Amendment of Bylaws
Section 1. Submission of Amendments.
A. Amendments to the bylaws may be submitted by the Free State PTA Board of Directors, a standing or special committee of Free State PTA, or a constituent division or its board of directors.
B. Amendments to be considered at an annual meeting shall be submitted to Free State PTA on or before the stated deadline, with the exception of the Free State PTA Board of Directors, who may propose amendments at any time provided that the requirement for notice has been met.
The deadline for amendments to be considered at an annual meeting is January 1 preceding the annual meeting at which they will be considered.
Amendments to be considered at a special meeting of the members shall be submitted to Free State PTA at least sixty (60) days preceding the special meeting at which they will be considered, with the exception of the Free State PTA Board of Directors, who may propose amendments at any time provided that the requirement for notice has been met.
Section 2. Notice. Amendments to the bylaws shall be provided at least sixty (60) days prior to the opening of the meeting of members at which they are to be considered and shall be included in the notice of such meeting of members.
Section 3. Vote Required. These bylaws may be amended by a two‐thirds (2/3) vote of the voting body at an annual meeting, or a special meeting of the member's provided notice has been given and the amendments approved by the Free State PTA Board of Directors.
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