Article 6: Board of Officers

The Board of Officers of SABA may consist of 9-11 members:

Nine (9) Officers, who are the elected Officers of the Alliance;

President, Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Designer/Web Designer, Public Relations Liaison, and Volunteer Coordinator.

Two (2) ex-officio members who were the immediate past President and Vice President of the Alliance;

All officers shall commence their terms upon being approved at the annual meeting. The President and Vice President terms shall be staggered so that continuity of leadership is maintained.

At the first annual meeting held in May of the Alliance, all officers shall be selected.

No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the Board of Officers unless he/she shall have been a member in good standing of the Alliance.

The officers of SABA shall serve until the next ensuing annual membership meeting or until such later time as the officers to be elected by the Alliance for the ensuing year have been chosen. The newly elected officers and directors shall assume their respective offices upon the first day of the month following their acceptance of election to such office.

The Board of Officers shall have the control and management of the affairs and business of this Alliance. The Board of Officers may only act in the name of the Alliance after due notice to, and consent of the majority of the directors.

A vote of the majority of officers present at the time of the vote shall be the act of the board, provided a quorum is present at the beginning of the meeting.

A majority of the Board of Officers, present or not, shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business.

Regular meetings of the Board shall be held during the year, on dates to be fixed by the Board. Notice of the time and place of such regular Board meetings shall be given to all members not less than five (5) days before the date of such meeting.

Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon notice to the directors and may be called upon three (3) days notice to each director either personally or by mail/email.

A majority of the officers present, whether or not a quorum, may adjourn any meeting to another time and place. Notice of the adjournment shall be given to all officers.

The Board of Officers may vote on any action without a meeting upon written consent of all the members of the Board (email may be used in lieu of US Postal Service whenever possible.)

Each officer shall have one (1) vote.

The Board of Officers may make rules and regulations covering its meetings at its discretion.

The Board of Officers may determine the amount of annual dues payable to the Alliance.

Any vacancy on the Board of Officers shall be filled by appointment of the majority of the remaining officers. The officer so appointed shall serve until that seat is next up for renewal as if there had been no vacancy.

An officer can be removed by a vote of the Board for the following reasons: failure to attend a minimum of 65% of meetings; breach of confidentiality; failure to disclose a conflict of interest; failure to exercise the duties of a board member.

An Officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board and the Recording Secretary of the Alliance. Unless otherwise specified in the notice, the resignation shall take effect upon receipt thereof by the Board or the Secretary. Acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. The resigning officer shall surrender all records, property, and any other items pertinent to the Alliance immediately upon their resignation.

No officer or director shall for reason of his or her office or directorship be entitled to receive any salary or compensation but will be reimbursed for approved expenses on the behalf of the Alliance.