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PROPOSED BYLAWS CHANGE

In the spring of 2019, the NHLA Board of Managers finalized several proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of NHLA. The proposed amendments will allow the Constitution and Bylaws to become current with today’s business terminology and practices.

At the 2021 NHLA Annual Convention in West Palm Beach, Florida the NHLA membership will be voting on the proposed changes. Voting on the Constitution and Bylaws is one of the most important roles you can perform as a Member of NHLA. The amendments to the Bylaws will live on for generations. We hope you will attend this year’s convention and be present on September 24th for this important vote.

WHAT:

Proposed Bylaws Change WHEN:

Friday, September 24 at 8:30am WHERE:

2021 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase Palm Beach County Convention Center, Grand Ballroom West Palm Beach, Florida

PROPOSED CHANGES

Original ARTICLE II-CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS

This Constitution and Bylaws may be altered or amended only by a two-thirds vote of the Active Members, in good standing, voting at an Annual Meeting, or a special meeting called for this purpose. Thirty days’ written notice, designating the changes that will be proposed at said meeting, must be mailed to each Active Member.

Original ARTICLE III-QUORUM

A quorum of 10% of the Active Members, in good standing, as of 30 days before the date of a meeting, is required. No amendment to the Constitution and Bylaws, or the Inspection Rules, may be considered without a quorum. Each Active Member shall be entitled to one vote; there shall be no voting by proxy.

Proposed Amendment to ARTICLE II CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS

ARTICLE II— CONSTITUTION and BYLAWS

The Constitution and Bylaws shall be subject to repeal, replacement, or amendment upon the following conditions. Any Active member in good standing may suggest a Constitution and Bylaws amendment. The proposed amendment first shall be presented to the Board of Directors for a vote for or against the proposed amendment at any special or regular meetings of the Board.

If a two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors vote in favor of the Constitution and Bylaws amendment, the Secretary shall mail the board approved proposal to Active Members not less than 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting.

During the Annual Meeting of the Association, the Governance Task Force Committee shall convene and hold an open forum to discuss such proposed Constitution and Bylaws amendment.

Following the Annual Meeting of the Association, ballots with the Board of Directors approved Constitution and Bylaws amendment will be mailed to each Active Member in good standing. Each Active member in good standing may vote for or against the proposed Constitution and Bylaws amendment, provided such ballot is returned to, and received by, the Secretary within 30 days from the date on the ballot.

A Constitution and Bylaws amendment shall be adopted by the Association upon such proposed amendment receiving a favorable vote of a two-thirds majority of the votes properly cast by the Active Members of the Association. A quorum of 10% of the Active Members is required. No repeal, replacement, or amendment to the Constitution and Bylaws may be considered without a quorum. Each Active member shall be entitled to one vote. Voting by proxy is expressly prohibited.