ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP DUES
Section 1: The dues for Active members of the NHTOA shall presented for approval at the annual general membership meeting and are payable annually on or before the date of the Annual Meeting for the next NHTOA year beginning April 1st and ending March 31st.
Section 2: The dues for all other membership categories shall be determined by the Executive Board and payable on or before the date of the Annual Meeting for the next NHTOA year beginning April 1st and ending March 31st.
(Article IV Revised March 1, 2014)
ARTICLE V: FORFEITURE OF MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: Members in arrears after the date of March 31st will lose their membership privileges. They will reacquire said privileges upon payment of all dues to the secretary or treasurer. Members will be automatically dropped from membership after a year’s default of dues.
Section 2: A member may be dropped from the rolls by a 2/3 vote of the eligible voting members, if found guilty of conduct contrary to the ideals and purposes of this Association.
ARTICLE VI: MEETINGS AND PARLIMENTARY PRACTICES
Section 1: Rules of Order to conduct meetings of the Association shall be presented to the membership by the President or Committee Chair prior to the start of the meeting.
Section 2: In the absence of rules in the Constitution or By-Laws of the Association, meetings shall be conducted in accordance with established parliamentary procedure.
ARTICLE VII: QUORUM
Section 1: A quorum to transact any NHTOA business at any annual meeting or special meeting shall consist of one more than 1/2 of the total membership eligible to vote.
Section 2: A majority of 1 more than one-half of the Executive Board eligible to vote shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular meeting of the Executive Board.
Section 3: A quorum to amend the Constitution or By-Laws shall consist of one more than two-thirds of the total membership eligible to vote.
ARTICLE VIII: COMMITTEES
Section 1: In order to serve on any committee a member must be an active member as defined in Article II of these By-Laws.
Section 2: Assigning Committee:
a) The Assigning Committee shall create and carry out the assignment of all officials to outdoor meets. (Arbiter)
b) The committee shall consist of the Assignor who shall be chosen by a majority vote of the Executive Board, Supervisor of Officials, and the three Regional Members-At-Large.
c) All assignments of officials will be prepared by the Assignor with the advice and consent of the other Committee Members. (NHIAA mandates using Arbiter)
Section 3: Membership Committee:
a) The Membership Committee shall be responsible for recruiting candidates for membership in the NHTOA.
b) The Membership Committee shall consist of all members of the Executive Board or their designee.
c) Membership shall be awarded based on criteria set out in the NHTOA Constitution.
Section 4: Budget Committee:
a) The Budget Committee shall be responsible for assisting the Treasurer in developing and maintaining the Association’s financial health.
b) The Budget Committee shall consist of members of the Executive Board appointed by the President.
Section 5: Board of Conduct:
The Board of Conduct shall be as defined in Article VIII of the Constitution.
Section 6: Constitution and By-Laws Committee:
The Constitution and By-Laws Committee shall be appointed by the President.
Section 7: Training, Evaluation, and Certification Committee:
a) In accordance with NHIAA By-Laws, the Training, Evaluation, and Certification Committee shall organize clinics, train new members of the NHTOA, develop and conduct an evaluation process, and examine all officials annually to determine whether all criteria for certification has been met.
b) This Committee shall consist of the Supervisor of Officials, Rules Interpreter and Executive Board Members appointed by the President.