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BYLAWS
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this organization shall be Public Libraries International Network.
ARTICLE II OBJECT
The object of this organization shall be to foster public library innovation, disseminate information about best practice, and develop the leadership capacity of public librarians.
The Network will accomplish these objectives by generating publications, making presentations at conferences, organizing and conducting conferences, and maintaining a website that focuses on issues and trends in public library service.
ARTICLE III MEMBERS
Section 1. Any person who has been a member of the International Network of Public Libraries at any time during the period of 1996 2004 shall be eligible to become a member upon completion of the application form and payment in advance of the annual dues.
Section 2. The annual dues shall be E250.00
Section 3. The annual dues shall be payable on or before December 31 of each year for membership the following year.
Section 4. The treasurer shall notify members delinquent by one month in their dues, and those members shall forfeit membership on February 15 if their dues remain unpaid. Any reinstatement shall be as new members.
Section 5. The requirements for membership may be considered at each Annual Meeting. By majority vote, the requirements may be revised to establish the terms and conditions by which individuals may become part of the Network.
ARTICLE IV OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of the Network shall be a president, a president elect who shall serve as vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer. The officers shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Network.
Section 2. The officers shall perform the duties described in the parliamentary authority and these bylaws.
Section 3. The officers shall serve a term of two years. The term of office shall be two years, beginning on January 1 and concluding on December 31 of the following year.
Section 4. No person shall hold office if he or she is not a member, and no member shall hold more than one office at a time.
Section 5. A vacancy in the term of President shall be filled by the President- Elect who shall serve the remainder of the current term, followed by the two year term he or she would have served as President if the vacancy had not occurred.
Section 6. A vacancy in the term of President-Elect shall remain unfilled until the next general election.
Section 7. A vacancy in the office of Secretary or Treasurer shall be filled by the Executive Committee. The appointed officer shall serve the remainder of the current term.
ARTICLE V NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall appoint a Nominating Committee of no fewer than three (3) and no more than five (5) members to nominate candidates for elective positions.
Section 2. The Nominating Committee shall create a slate of candidates and submit it to the Secretary no later than October 1. No fewer than one (1) and no more than two (2) names shall be submitted for each elective position.
Section 3. The Nominating Committee shall ensure that the slate of candidates reflects the international nature of the Network.
Section 4. By petition of one fourth of the membership, members may nominate a member to be added to the ballot. Petitions shall be submitted to the Secretary by October 15.
Section 5. The Secretary shall distribute ballots to all members in sufficient time to allow for their return no later than December 1.
ARTICLE VI MEETINGS
Section 1. An annual meeting of the Network shall be held at a time and place as may be determined by the Executive Committee, but no later than November 31 of each year. This meeting may be held electronically.
Section 2. A special meeting may be held upon the call of the President or upon written request of the majority of the members of the Network. The purpose of the meeting shall be set forth in the notice. Special meetings may be held in a designated location or be held electronically.
Section 3. One half of the membership shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4. If an annual meeting or a special meeting is held electronically, any votes which are taken will be taken electronically in accordance with a method determined by the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES
The Executive Committee shall determine the charge and appoint any committees it deems necessary to accomplish the object of the Network.
ARTICLE VIII - PARLIAMENTATY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the most recent Modern Edition of Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the Network in all cases where they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules of order the Network may adopt.
ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENT
These bylaws may be amended by mail or electronic ballot by a two-thirds vote; provided that the ballot is submitted to the membership at least 14 days prior to the date the returned ballot must be received by the Secretary.
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