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supervision of the affairs of The CCH and shall perform such duties as may be designated or assigned <br /> from time to time by the Board of Directors. <br /> Section 4.Secretary.The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping minutes of all meetings of the Board <br /> of Directors and The CCW issuing all notices of The CCH,and for maintaining all records except for <br /> financial records.In the absence of the Chairperson,the Secretary will officiate as Chairperson. <br /> Section 5.Treasurer,The Treasurer shall be responsible for all funds and financial records of The CCW, <br /> subject to such regulations as may be imposed by the Board of Directors and in accordance with the <br /> policies and procedures of The CCH.in the absence of the President and Secretary,the Treasurer will <br /> officiate as Chairperson and appoint an interim Secretary. <br /> Section 6.Removal.CCH officers may be removed from office by vote of a majority of the Board of <br /> Directors. <br /> Section 7.Compensation.CCH officers shall receive no compensation for their duties or services as <br /> officers except for out-of-pocket expenses. <br /> Section 8.Vacancies.The Board of Directors may appoint a person to fill any vacancy among the elective <br /> officers.A person so appointed shall serve only until the next annual meeting,but shall be eligible for <br /> nomination and election for the remainder,if any,of the term thereafter. <br /> Section 9.Meetings without Officers.In the event all officers are absent the remaining Directors shall <br /> appoint an interim Chairperson and Secretary from the quorum. <br /> Article VII <br /> Powers and Duties of the Board of Directors <br /> 1. The powers and duties of the Board of Directors shall be: <br /> 2. To adopt long-range and annual operating plans and budgets of the CCH. <br /> 3. To select projects from among those identified which shall be target areas for protection. <br /> 4. To select those projects which will require fund raising for their protection by The CCM and to <br /> provide leadership for project fund raising. <br /> 5. To assess and recommend ownership and stewardship responsibility for individual projects <br /> initiated and completed by The CCH. <br /> 6. To assume appropriate stewardship for all projects retained and managed by The CCH. <br /> 7. To review the status of those projects transferred to other private conservation organizations. <br /> 8. To ensure that funds are raised for annual operating expenses of The CCH. <br /> 9. To further speleological education programs in the State of Hawaii. <br /> 10. To perform other duties as may be required to implement the annual operating plans of the <br /> CCH. <br /> Article VIII <br /> Fiscal Year <br /> The Fiscal year of the CCH shall be established by the Board of Directors. <br /> Article IX <br /> The conduct of meetings shall be governed Robert's Rules of Order as revised unless such procedures <br /> are contrary to the procedures outlined by these Bylaws,in which case these Bylaws shall govern. <br /> Article X <br /> Amendments <br /> These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Board of Directors by a majority vote. <br />