FTYCMAArticle 1 – Name
The name of the association is the Florida Two-Year College Mathematics Association.
Article 2 – Purpose
The Florida Two-Year Mathematics Association is a nonprofit,
education association. The purpose is:
Article 3 – Membership
Any person interested in mathematics education in the first two years of college is eligible for regular membership.
Article 4 – Dues
Dues are paid by all members at the designated rates set at the Annual Meeting.
Article 5 – Officers
The officers of the Association are President, President-Elect, Past President, Vice President-Programs, Secretary, Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, Webmaster, Membership Services Coordinator, and Historian. Each serves for a term of two years. The President-Elect automatically succeeds the President at the end of the President’s term. The affairs of the Association are conducted by the officers of the Association, called the Executive Board, subject to the authority of the membership. In the event that an officer other than the President leaves office before the expiration of the regular term, a replacement shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Board. Should the President leave office before the expiration of the regular term. The President-Elect will complete the unfinished term in addition to his/her regular term. A quorum is defined as at least two-thirds of the Executive Board.
Article 6 – Meetings
The Association shall hold one regular business meeting, which is designated the Annual Meeting, each year. The Annual Meeting will normally be held in conjunction with the MAA-FL section Annual Meeting each spring. The membership shall be notified at least three months prior to any changes to the date of this meeting. Additional meetings may be planned at the discretion of the
Executive Board.
Article 7 – Elections
Officers are elected by regular members using the procedures outlined in the By-Laws. New officers start their term immediately following the Annual Meeting after each election.
Article 8 – Committees
Committees are created as needed by the Executive Board to carry out the purpose of the Association. These committees are dissolved, when appropriate, by the Executive Board.
Article 9 – Governing Rules
The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, govern in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with this Constitution or By-Laws.
Article 10 – Amendment Procedure
Proposed amendments to this Constitution are presented to the membership and initiated by the Executive Board. The proposed amendments are then communicated to the membership in writing at least 30 days in advance of the Annual Meeting. Ratification shall require a two-thirds vote of approval by members in attendance at the Annual Meeting.
Article 11 – Affiliations
The Association shall be affiliated with the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges and the Florida Section of the Mathematical Association of America. Other partnerships that advance the mission of the Association shall be considered on a case-by-case basis with approval by the Executive Board.
Article 12 – Dissolution
The Association may be dissolved only after an amendment of this Constitution has been adopted that provides for the transfer of all unencumbered funds to an organization with similar purposes.
Article 13 – Adoption
This constitution was adopted when approved by the majority of the interested people attending the Spring, 1997 meeting.
Amendment 1 – Review Process
The constitution and by-laws shall be reviewed by the Executive Board every six years beginning in 2010.