Part 1 – GOVERNANCE

 

SECTION:  General Administration

 

POL 1-015

Bylaws of ARMA International

 

Effective date: July 1, 2009

Approval date: May 3, 2009

Last revised: May 3, 2009

Cancelled date: 

Reference: Bylaw VII, Sec.5(1), Bylaw XII,

BD 07/1993, 03/1994, 09/1994, 03/1995, 03/1996, 10/1996, 03/1997,

04/1999, 06/2001, 08/2001, 09/2002, 10/2003, 04/2004

Cross reference: POL 1-010, POL 1-014

 

POLICY

 

As a not for profit entity incorporated under the name “The Association of Records Managers and Administrators” under the laws of the State of Kansas and tax exempt under the United States Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(6), ARMA International is operated in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

 

 

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

 

1.     The Bylaws establish an operational foundation for fairness and impartiality for all members in all Association activities.

 

2.      The Bylaws set forth the fundamental aspects of the corporation’s operations that do not change frequently and therefore the Bylaws should not include items that are subject to being changed more frequently.

 

3.         The Board of Directors of ARMA International has the power to alter, amend or repeal the Bylaws of the Association.

 

4.        A two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors is required for adoption of any amendment to the Bylaws.

 

5.          The Board of Directors should have a working knowledge of the Bylaws under which it is responsible for directing the operation of the Association.

 

6.          The Board and the Executive Director have a joint responsibility to ensure that the Association adheres to the Bylaws.

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Questions about previous Policies & Procedures? Contact Connie Hardy, Corporate Secretary.