UUSC Bylaws, continued
ARTICLE IV.
BOARD of TRUSTEES
Section 1:
Responsibilities
The Board of Trustees, in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws, shall constitute the overall policy-making body of the organization, conduct its affairs, and have the usual powers of corporate directors as provided by law.
Section 2:
Size
The Board of Trustees shall consist of no more than fifteen (15) members, plus such ex-officio members as are provided for in the Procedures of the Board of Trustees. A minimum of ten (10) but no more than twelve (12) members must be Unitarian Universalists.
Section 3:
Number of Meetings
At least three (3) meeting -- on-site, by teleconferencing, or by serial phone calls -- will be held annually by the Board of Trustees to conduct the business of the Corporation.
Section 4:
Special Meetings
Special meetings of the Board shall be called upon request of the Chair and two other members of the Board, or upon the written request of any five members of the Board. The notice of the meeting shall state the matters to be considered, and no other business shall be transacted.
Section 5:
Term Lengths
l. Trustees: The term of office shall be three (3) years with a maximum of two (2) full terms served in succession. A one year separation is required to become re-eligible for another term. Interim appointments of less than two years shall not be considered a term. Terms of one third of the elected board members shall expire each year. Term of office will begin on July 1st.
2. Officers: The officers of the Board of Trustees, who shall serve also as officers of the Corporation, shall be a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Officers shall serve a maximum of two years in the same office.
Section 6:
Quorum
A quorum will consist of seven (7) members of the current active Board in order to conduct the business of the Corporation.
Section 7:
Vacancies
Any vacancy occurring in the interim between annual elections shall be filled by the Board from nominations made by the National Nominating Committee.
Section 8:
Removal of Board Member
After due consideration, a Board member may be removed for just cause by a vote of two-thirds of the current Board.
Section 9:
Corporate Clerk
A Clerk, who may or may not be a member of the Board, shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve until a successor is appointed. The Clerk shall be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and perform those duties required of corporate clerks by the Commonwealth.
