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Constitution of The Ohio Mathematics
Association of Two-Year Colleges
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Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Ohio Mathematics Association
of Two-Year Colleges (OhioMATYC).
Article II - Objectives
The primary purpose of OHIOMATYC is to provide structures on a state-wide
level for two-year college mathematics teachers to share information, learn,
and work together to improve the mathematics education of students.
In addition, OHIOMATYC exists to promote the professional development
of its members and serves as liaison to other organizations (within the
state and without) concerned with mathematics education.
Article III - Membership
Mathematics teachers in any Ohio two-year institution or any other person
in sympathy with two-year college mathematics and interested in the purposes
of the Association shall be eligible for membership. Anyone eligible for
membership becomes a member upon payment of the annual dues.
Article IV - Dues
Dues shall be paid by all members annually at the rate set by the Executive
Committee of OhioMATYC.
Article V - Officers
The officers of the association shall be President, President-Elect, Secretary
and Treasurer. The term of office for President shall be two years. The
President-Elect becomes President automatically in the following year when
the members elect a new President-Elect. The term of office for Secretary
and Treasurer shall be two years with the Treasurer being elected in an
even year and the Secretary being elected in an odd year.
Article VI - Government
The Association shall be governed by the Executive Committee. The Executive
Committee shall consist of the officers, the immediate past President,
the Newsletter Editor and the chairmen of all standing committees.
Article VII - Committees
Committees shall be established by the Executive Committee in order to
achieve the objectives of the Association. Committees shall he dissolved
by the Executive Committee.
Article VIII - Elections
The election of officers shall be held annually as prescribed by the By-Laws.
Article IX - Meetings
The Association shall have one regular meeting each year, ordinarily held
in the spring. Other meetings shall be held as determined by the Executive
Committee.
Article X - By-Laws
By-Laws to carry out the provisions of this Constitution shall be proposed
for adoption.
Article XI - Amendments
This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the members
present at any meeting of the Association, provided notice of the proposed
amendment shall have been given to every member one month in advance of
the meeting at which the amendment is to be voted upon. Proposed amendments
shall be received by the Executive Committee no later than three weeks
before notification to the membership is due.
Article XII - Distribution of Funds
The Executive Committee shall direct the Treasurer to pay for services
rendered and supplies needed to achieve the objectives of the Association.
Upon dissolution of the Association, the Executive Committee shall make
provision for the payment of all just debts of the Association, and shall
see to the transfer of any remaining assets to another non-profit organization
with similar objectives as the Association.
Article XIII - Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in Robert's Rules of order shall govern OHIOMATYC in
all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent
with the Constitution of the Association.
Rev. October 9, 1990
For comments and corrections contact Nancy
J. Sattler.
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