ARTICLE 6: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.  Composition and term.

The Board shall have a minimum of six (6) members and a maximum of nine (9) Directors of this Association who shall be: The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two (2) to five (5) Directors. 

All Directors shall serve a two (2) year term. Four (4) Directors shall be elected in the odd-numbered years. The President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and one (1) Director shall be elected in the even numbered years.

Section 2. Board Meetings

A Quorum of at least 2/3 of the Board has to be present for any decisions made to be binding. The Board consists of (ideally) nine members; President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 5 Directors.

If a Quorum is not present a vote may be made via email response to the Board President from board members to decide an issue.

An emergency board meeting can be called by a director or board member. Notification of meetings can be made by snail mail, text, and email.

Section 3.  Management.

The Board of Directors shall manage the business of the Association. In the management and control of the property, business, and affairs of the Association, the Board of Directors is hereby vested with all the powers possessed by the Association itself, so far as this delegation of authority is not inconsistent with the laws of the State of New Mexico or the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Association.

Section 4.  Removal of Directors.

A Director may be removed, with or without cause, at a duly noticed regular or special meeting of the Directors by a vote of at least a majority of the entire Board of Directors then in office. The notice of such meeting shall indicate that one of the specific purposes of the meeting is the removal of such Director.

Section 5.  Resignations and Vacancies.

Any Director may resign by giving written notice to the Secretary of the Association. 

Such resignation shall be effective in accordance with its terms or upon receipt by the Secretary of the Association if no date of resignation is specified. Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors whether due to resignation or removal of a Director, may be filled by the Board of Directors. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term.

Section 6.  Compensation.

The Directors shall not receive compensation for their services as Directors, but the Board of Directors may authorize reimbursement for expenses incurred by the Directors in connection with the performance of their duties.