Twin Cities Chapter of the American Meteorological Society

These bylaws were ratified by at least 3/4 of the attending membership at the October 2009 meeting.

Section 1: Membership and Dues.

Chapter memberships are for twelve (12) consecutive calendar months, starting in the month in which the dues were paid. The current dues schedule is as follows:

• Regular member: $18
• Student member: $6

Section 2: Meetings.

Monthly meetings will be on the third Tuesday of the month unless otherwise designated.

Section 3: Notification of events.

Members shall be informed of upcoming meetings and other Chapter events by their being posted on the Chapter website more than two (2) weeks before their occurrences. Notices, such as via electronic mail, may be sent to inform members of these events, but it is ultimately up to the members to inform themselves.

Section 4: Voting for officers.

In order to vote for officers at the May elections, a member must have attended at least three (3) Twin Cities AMS events. These events include but are not limited to monthly meetings, volunteering at Chapter outreach events, and science fair judging. A member may also become eligible to vote for officers by serving as an officer or being on a standing or ad-hoc committee which furthers the Chapter objectives and and meets at least once during the twelve (12) months prior to the election.

Other than casting a vote at the May meeting, eligible members may send their votes to each of the current officers via postal mail, postmarked no later than seven (7) days before the meeting, or via electronic mail, sent no later than seven (7) days before the meeting at which the election will take place.

Section 5: Chapter Approval of Expenses.

Chapter expenditures of more than seventy-five (75) dollars shall be voted upon by the membership. Approval is by simple majority.

Section 6: Review and Renewal.

These Bylaws shall be renewed annually on or before the anniversary month of the initial Adoption. Prior to renewal the Bylaws shall be reviewed and updated as necessary. Proposed changes to the Bylaws must be made available no later than one (1) month before the proposed renewal vote. The Bylaws will be renewed by a simple majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting when the Bylaws will be renewed. The date of this meeting will be specified in the Calendar of Events and in the Newsletter no later than one (1) month before the proposed renewal vote.

Section 7: Adoption.

These Bylaws shall become effective upon adoption by a simple majority vote of the membership in attendance at the October 20, 2009, meeting.