Branch Bylaws

BRANCH MEETINGS

7.    Except as limited by this By-law, all members of the Branch have the right to attend and participate in all             functions and meetings of the Branch.  

8.    The Meetings of the Branch are the Annual Meeting and any Special Meetings.

9.    The Annual Meeting of the Branch will be held at the time and at the place selected by Branch Council.  

10.    Special Meetings of the Branch may be called by resolution of Branch Council or by order of the Branch Executive Committee.  A Special Meeting will be held at the time and at the place selected by the body calling the meeting.  

11.    Upon the written requisition of fifty voting members of the Branch specifying the intended purpose of the Special Meeting, the Branch Executive Committee will convene a Special Meeting of the Branch at the earliest practical time.
    
12.    Not less than 21 days' notice of all Annual and Special Meetings of the Branch will be given to every member of the Branch.   In the case of Special Meetings, the notice will set forth the purpose for which the meeting is being called.

13.    Twenty five voting members of the Branch present in person or via teleconference or other medium approved by the Executive Committee from time to time, will constitute a quorum for any session of a meeting of the Branch.  No business will be transacted at any session of a meeting of the Branch unless the requisite quorum is present. 

14.     Resolutions that are submitted without sufficient notice but are nonetheless passed at an Annual Meeting are deemed to be recommendations to the Branch Council only and will not be taken as expressions of policy of the Branch.  A resolution is deemed to be “without sufficient notice” if the timing of its submission does not allow for a proper review by Branch staff, a further review by the Executive Committee of the Branch, and a debate by Branch Council at one or more of its duly constituted meetings.