National Executive Board; and shall help coordinate the work of the officers and

committees.

2. The Vice-Presidents shall act as aides to the President. In the absence of the President,

the Executive Vice-President shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the

President. In the event of a vacancy in the office of President by reason of death,

resignation, or otherwise, the Executive Vice-President shall automatically become the

President for the unexpired term.

3. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping and reading accurate records of

the proceedings of all meetings; maintaining an accurate record of the membership;

preparing for the use of the presiding officer a complete "order of business," showing in

order what must come before the membership and/or the National Executive Board for

action; shall receive and keep a detailed record of all membership fees and donations, and

shall stipulate the source of income; shall record and report all disbursements; shall report

to National Membership Meetings and to the National Executive Board; shall receive and

deposit all funds in a bank designated by the National Executive Board and maintain

accurate records thereof, together with an accurate record of all disbursements; shall

maintain books covering financial operations, assets and liabilities; and shall sign such

papers, instruments, drafts and checks as are incidental to the office or as directed by the

National Executive Board; and shall perform all other duties incidental to the office or

directed by the National Executive Board.

4. The Executive Committee, will meet in the absence of the full board. The Executive

Committee will only meet when business must be conducted and a meeting of the full

board can not be convened due to time constraints. The Executive Committee will have

the authority to act on finances, policies and decisions affecting the Labor Council of

Latin American Advancement.

5. Three consecutive unexcused absences to properly called meetings without proper and

justifiable cause shall constitute grounds for the immediate vacancy of any elective

position. Except for emergency meetings, a thirty (30) day meeting notice shall be

mailed to those required to be in attendance. Such vacancies shall be filled for the

unexpired term by the Executive Board.

ARTICLE IX

National Membership Meetings

1. Beginning in the year 2002, a National Meeting of the general membership shall be held

every two (2) years, with elections to be held every (4) years. National conferences may

be held in those years when a national membership meeting is not scheduled, or as may

be necessary.

2. Special meetings may be called by the President or petitioned by at least one-third (1/3)

of the members of the National Executive Board.  The only business that may be

transacted at a special meeting is that for which the meeting was called.

3. Written notice of any meeting of the national membership shall be given at least sixty

(60) days prior to said meeting. In the event of an emergency, not less than fifteen (15)

days written notice.

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