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Article IV: Officers and Board of Directors

Sec. 1 — The officers of this organization shall be the President, the President-Elect, the Secretary and the Treasurer. No person holding one of these offices shall also serve as any other officer in this organization. The term of office shall consist of two years.
Sec. 2 — Duties of the President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the IDSA as Chief Executive Officer. The President shall have the power to appoint special committees and call special meetings. The President shall serve a two-year term.
Sec. 3 — Duties of the President-Elect: The President-Elect shall work with the Executive Committee on matters relative to planning the activities for his/her term in office. The President-Elect shall assume the duties of the President in case of absence or inability to act. The President-Elect shall succeed the President after serving two years as President-Elect.
Sec. 4 — Duties of the immediate past-President: The immediate Past-President shall act as an advisor to the President and the Executive Committee. The immediate past-President shall serve as Chairperson of Public Relations.
Sec. 5 — Duties of the Secretary: The Secretary shall be the chief correspondence officer responsible for the records and proceedings, issuing of ballots, notices, publications, reports and other items necessary for proper operation of the IDSA. The Secretary shall conduct meetings in the absence of the President and President-Elect. The Secretary shall serve a two-year term.
Sec. 6 — Duties of the Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer responsible for the receipt and disbursement of funds as authorized by the Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall submit a financial report as routine order of business at all IDSA meetings. The Treasurer shall submit a yearly financial statement at the State Convention. The Treasurer shall serve a two-year term.
Sec. 7 — Unexpired Terms of Officers: If an officer is unable to complete a term, for any reason, the president shall appoint a replacement to serve until the next annual convention with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Sec. 8 — The Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Committee representing anyone who is committed to promoting Student Activities within their school.
Sec. 9 — Quorum: A quorum shall consist of a majority of the membership of the Board of Directors.

Article V: Executive Committee

Sec. 1 — Membership: The Executive shall be comprised of all duly elected officers specified in Article IV, each having one vote on all legislative matters.
Sec. 2 — Legislative Action: The Executive Committee shall act on all matters pertaining to membership and legislation in accordance with the Constitution.
Sec. 3 — Quorum: A quorum shall consist of 3/5 of the membership of the Executive Committee and any action taken shall be based on a simple majority vote.
Sec. 4 — Vacancies: In the event of an emergency, the Executive Committee may call a special meeting or may poll the active membership. The Executive Committee shall have the power to fill vacancies created on the Committee or take any necessary action in the interests of this organization in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of this organization.

Article VI: Meetings

Sec. 1 — Regular: To be decided by the Executive Committee.
Sec. 2 — Elections: Elections shall be a part of the annual convention.

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