ARTICLE VI - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1 - Composition of the Board

A. The Association shall be governed by a Board consisting of minimum of at least 5 Board of Directors composed of the following:

1. President, Vice-president, Treasurer, Director of Education, Director of Legislation, and Regional Directors

B. An individual holding more than 1 Board position casts 1 vote.

C. The Founding President is a lifetime voting member of the Board.

Section 2- Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

A. The Board of Directors shall oversee the administrative
business and carry out the policies of the Association, including:

1. Contract on behalf of the Association; entering into legal
agreements; creating committees; appointing chairpersons of committees; approving and maintaining the budget of the Association; and appointing and removing agents and employees of the NANMT.

2. Consider amendments to the by-laws and determine their
adherence to the purpose of the Association.

3. Approve use of the Association's mailing list for purposes other than those necessary for the functioning of the Association.

4. Have other powers and authority as is necessary for the
functioning of the Association within the limits of the by-laws.

5. Additional positions for appointed office or advisory committee may be created by a decision of the Board of Directors to maintain the proper functioning of the business of the association.

Section 3 - Executive Committee

A. The Executive Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Their functions shall include the following:

1. Meet at least quarterly by phone or in person to decide on day to day administrative duties necessary to run the organization.

2. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors for policy changes.

3. Perform such other duties required for organizational operations.

B. The Executive Committee shall be subject to the orders of the Board of Directors and none of its acts shall conflict with the actions taken by the Board.

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