Article VII

ARTICLE VII - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION A - There shall be a Board of Directors of the Association. The Board of Directors shall establish policy for the Association, when such policy is not addressed through the bylaws, and it shall communicate such policy to the membership. It shall be responsible for all legal and fiscal matters, including an annual budget, as well as for the employment of an Executive Director. It shall present a report of fiscal and budgetary matters at each Annual Meeting. Matters affecting the identity and participation of members will be presented to members for a vote at the Annual Meeting.

SECTION B - The Board of Directors shall consist of the following: the duly elected officers and five members-at-large, who will be elected for one three-year term and not succeed themselves, who are individual members of the Association, and shall be moderated by the President of the Association.

SECTION C - The Board of Directors shall meet at the time of the Annual Meeting of the Association, and at other times as deemed necessary by the Officers of the Association. A quorum shall consist of one-half of its total membership.

SECTION D - The Board of Directors shall establish any council, committee, or task group, which would be useful in carrying on the work of the Association.