Constitution & By-Laws

Section I - Constitution of The American Legion, Post 160 Inc. Smyrna, Georgia

Preamble

For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Article I - Name

The name of this organization shall be: The American Legion, Post 160, Department of Georgia.
Incorporated: 2 March, 1976. The government and management of this corporation is entrusted to the Post Commander, and the Executive Committee, and shall operate on a fiscal American Legion year beginning annually on 1 August through 31 July.
The address of the registered office of this corporation is: 160 Legion Drive, Smyrna, Georgia 30080. The Post Commander and the current Executive Committee are the registered agent(s), with the same address.

Article II - Objects

The object and purpose of this Post shall be to promote the principles of the National and Department Constitution of the American Legion.
Any reference in the Constitution and/or By-Laws to the male gender, shall be deemed to include the female gender.

Article III - Nature

This Post is a civilian organization and membership herein does not affect or increase liability for military or police service.
This organization shall be absolutely non-political and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles, or for the promotion of the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment.
Rank does not exist in the American Legion; no member shall be addressed by his military or naval title in any meeting of this Post.

Article IV - Membership

Eligibility for membership in this Post shall be as prescribed by the National Constitution of the American Legion.
All applications for membership shall be acted upon at the next regular general membership, and shall be accepted, rejected, or referred for further investigation and consideration. It shall take a simple majority of nay votes to reject an application; a rejected applicant must wait six (6) months before reapplying.
A receipt shall be issued to any member, prospective member, or transferee, upon payment of any dues received; every member shall furnish the Post Adjutant with their address for mailing purposes.
Any member of this Post may be expelled for cause by a two- thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting at a regular meeting, after charges are preferred under oath and in writing, and a fair trail had upon the same in accordance with procedures prescribed by National and adopted by the Department Executive Committee.
A member who has been expelled from this Post for cause may be reinstated to membership by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the membership present and voting at a regularly scheduled meeting, provided payment of any arrears in dues during the interval between expulsion or reinstatement, are paid.
No member who has been expelled by this Post shall be admitted to membership in another Post without the consent of this Post; members expelled may appeal to the Executive Committee of the Department of Georgia for reinstatement to the expelling Post. During any appeal process the member so expelled shall be ineligible for membership.
A member in good standing is defined as one who has a valid membership card for the current Legion year.

Article V - Officers

The administrative affairs of this Post shall, except as otherwise provided in the By-Laws, be under the supervision of the elected Executive Committee, consisting of the Post Commander, Senior Vice Commander, First and Second Junior Vice Commanders, Adjutant, Finance Officer, Sergeant-at-Arms, and three (3) Executive Committee Members plus the most recent Past Commander, not holding an Elective Office. However the Chaplain, Service Officer, and Judge Advocate, appointed by the Post Commander, may sit in session with the Executive Committee with voice, but no vote.
All Officers, including the Executive Committee members, must present eligibility documents to the Post Adjutant, prior to their installation in Office.
All Officers and Executive Committee members will serve for on (1) year until a successor is installed or as otherwise herein provided; any Officer or Executive Committee member may be removed from office for cause, provided the affected person is provided charges under oath, and in writing, one (1) month prior to the contemplated action; such removal requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Executive Committee.

Article VI - Nominations - Elections - Vacancies

ELECTION DATE: All Officers and Executive Committee members of this Post shall be elected annually, not earlier than sixty (60) days and not later than thirty (30) days, before the ensuing Convention of the American Legion, Department of Georgia.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE: A Nominating Committee Chairperson, not seeking office, shall be appointed by the Post Commander at least four (4) general membership meetings prior to the annual scheduled elections; the Chairperson shall further appoint a minimum of two (2) additional Committee Members, also not seeking office; The Committee will ensure that all candidates are qualified and in good standing. The Committee shall cause the Post Adjutant to notify the general membership, via the newsletter, the time and date of upcoming elections.
NOMINATIONS: The Nomination Chairperson shall also cause the Post Adjutant to post a Declaration Board, as provided by Section 6.1 of this. Article, listing all Elective Offices, and shall, during the second (2nd) general membership meeting thereafter, read those nominees who have made their intent to run for an Office be known. The Chair person will take additional nominations from the floor, provided those nominated are present to accept, or have a letter of intent to accept, on file with the Adjutant, and will add those names to the Declaration Board and close nominations. The Post Adjutant will re-post the Declaration Board for informational purposes.
ELECTION COMMITTEE: A Chairperson, not seeking office, shall be appointed by the Post Commander prior to the second (2nd) meeting, as provided by Section 6.1 of this Article; The Chairperson shall further appoint at least two (2) additional Committee members, also not seeking office. After the second (2nd) general membership meeting, as provided above, the Chairperson shall cause the Adjutant to print the necessary paper ballots, and on the first (1st) regular general membership meeting, as provided by Section 6.1 of this Article, will conduct Post Elections in a fair and equitable manner. The Committee will tally the votes, advise the membership, and post the results on the Bulletin Board. A candidate may not run for two (2) Elective Offices.
ELECTIONS: Those candidates nominated for an office listed on the ballot, including any write-in candidates, who receive fifty per cent (50%) plus one (1) or more majority votes on the first (1st) ballot, will be declared the winner. Write-in names will not be considered for any office without a nominated candidate printed on the ballot. If any are noted, their names will be forwarded to the Executive Committee (elect) for consideration. Election of the Executive Committee members, regardless of how many candidates are running, will provide that only the top three (3) candidates receiving the most votes will be declared the winners.
RUN-OFF ELECTIONS: Providing no candidate receives a fifty percent (50%), plus one (1) or more majority of the votes cast, a run-off election will be held between the top two(2) plurality vote winners, and the one receiving the most votes cast will be declared the winner.
RUN-OFF PROCEDURES: (Optional) In the interest of time and full voter participation, the Election Chairperson may conduct a pre run-off election for those offices with three (3) or more candidates, (Except for Executive Committee members as noted above.) After tallying the votes, the top two (2) candidates receiving the most votes will be added to the general election ballot.
INSTALLATION: Officers and Executive Committee members will be installed on a date chosen by the Post Commander - (Elect), as determined by Section 6.1 of this Article, so as to closely coincide with the American Legion Year, 1 August through 31 July.
VACANCIES: In the event of a vacancy of the Post Commander, the Senior Vice Commander will automatically ascend to that position. If, after the Senior Vice Commander ascends to Post Commander, he should die, resign, or otherwise be removed from office, the Post Executive Committee shall, by a majority vote, elect a successor. The same situation applies to a Commander - (Elect); the Senior Vice Commander - (Elect) will ascend to the position of Post Commander without further elections. For other vacancies occurring on the Post Executive Committee, their successors will be elected by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Should other vacancies occur on the Executive Committee - (Elect), that office will remain vacant until after Officer Installation, successors will then be elected by a majority vote of the newly installed Executive Committee.
OTHER VACANCIES: To allow a fair and equitable opportunity for other Legionnaires to vie for vacant positions on the Executive Committee, all current office holders also vying for the vacant position, must first resign from their current office.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: If determined by a majority vote of the Post Executive Committee, a vacancy shall occur on the Executive Committee when a member has three (3) or more unexcused absences from mandatory meetings, or American Legion functions.

Article VII - Finance

The revenue of this Post shall be derived from membership annual dues or initiation fees, and from other sources as may be provided by the Executive Committee.
The amount of Annual membership dues or initiation fees shall be fixed and determined by a majority vote of the members present and voting at a General Membership meeting.
The Post shall pay to Department Headquarters, the National and Department annual membership dues in the amount prescribed for every Legionnaire of this Post.

Article VIII - American Legion Auxiliary

This Post recognizes an Auxiliary Organization known as the Auxiliary Unit 160, of Post 160, The American Legion.
Membership in the Auxiliary Unit shall be as prescribed by the National Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Article IX - Amendments

This Constitution is adopted subject to the provisions of the National Constitution of the American Legion, and the Constitution of the Department of Georgia, American Legion. Any amendment to said National or Department Constitution which is in conflict with any provision hereof, shall be regarded as automatically repealing or modifying the provisions of this Constitution to the extent of such conflict.
This Constitution may be amended at any regular Post General membership meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the members present and voting, provided that any such amendment(s) shall have been signed by twenty (20) or more members. in good standing, and read at the next preceding membership meeting, and further provided that written notice via newsletter or other means of notifying members one (1) month in advance of the dates and times that such amendment(s) will be voted upon; and provided further that a Legionnaire voting on any such amendment(s) must be a member in good standing.

Section II - By-Laws of The American Legion, Post 160

The Post existing under these By-Laws is to be known as: The American Legion, Post 160, Smyrna, Georgia, with a Corporate Seal being in such form as determined by the Corporation, Incorporated 2 March 1976. The purpose of this Corporation is as set forth in the Preamble and the Constitution.

Article I - Management

The government and management of this Post, is entrusted to the Executive Committee, consisting of eleven (11) members who are responsible for the sound management of this Post and its affairs.
The Post Executive Committee shall approve and authorize all expenditures; shall require adequate Bonds; shall require insurance coverage from all contractors and others having custody of Post funds or property; shall cause surety Bonds in such sums as may be necessary or as required.
The Executive Committee shall approve and/or revoke all contracts and agreements, whether they be written or verbal, that pertains to contractors, janitorial service, repairs equipment, maintenance, administrative, accounting, casual labor, entertainment, etc. The incoming Executive Committee will review all items listed above during their organizational meeting, and review, cancel, modify, and/or make changes, as required or necessary.
The Executive Committee will be responsible for the hiring, firing, suspension, warning, and disciplining of all Post Employees; shall cause employee position descriptions to be kept current; ensure employees adhere to applicable Laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and other directives issued by the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee may consider motions made on the floor from the general membership that normally fall under its purview. Motions considered or not considered by the Executive Committee will be recorded in the official minutes.

Article II - Meetings

Post Executive Committee: Shall meet for the organizational and such other business as may come before it, within ten (10) days after installation. Thereafter, the Committee shall meet at least once each month Special meetings may be called by the Post Commander, or upon a written request from six (6) or more Committee members. Six (6) Executive Committee members shall constitute a quorum. The Post Commander will serve as Chairperson.
Regular General membership meetings will be held on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Tuesday's of each month. Such meetings, upon approval of either the general membership, or the Executive Committee, may be converted to a joint Auxiliary, SAL, Civic, or entertainment meeting. Special general membership meetings may be called by the Post Commander, or upon the written request of ten (10) or more Legionnaires. Twenty (20) Legionnaires shall constitute a quorum.
The "State of the Legion" meeting shall coincide with the annual reports required by the Post Commander and the Finance Officer; this meeting and required reports shall be scheduled after the Department of Georgia Convention, and before the Installation of Officers.
All meetings and proceedings shall be conducted under prescribed guidelines, rituals, proper orders of business, and "Roberts Rules of Order" revised, except as otherwise provided.

Article III - Duties of Officers

POST COMMANDER: It shall be the duty of the Post Commander to preside at all meetings of the Post and have general supervision over the business affairs of the Post, and as such be the Chief Executive Officer; shall as directed, or as necessary, direct the disbursement of funds; shall annually, prior to the conclusion of the American Legion year, make a report to the general membership via the Executive Committee, covering the "State of the Legion" business of the past year. He shall make recommendations for the ensuing year, with a copy to be delivered to the Department Adjutant, and shall perform other duties as directed by the Executive Committee; he is authorized to co-sign checks, and may designate other Officers to do the same; he is an Ex Officio member of all Committees.
SENIOR VICE COMMANDER: Shall assume and discharge the duties of the Post Commander in the absence of that Officer, or when called upon by the Post Commander; shall be the Membership Chairman responsible for membership and its related administrative functions; shall carry out additional duties as directed by the Post Commander and the Executive Committee.
FIRST JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER: Shall be responsible for security and the smooth operation of the downstairs Clubroom, Kitchen, Game Room, and ensure proper maintenance of related equipment and building structures; oversee, train as required, and supervise janitorial contractors, bookkeepers, bartenders, cooks, and entertainers, and make recommendations to the Executive Committee for approval in the hiring, firing, or suspension of all employees; as required or when directed, assist, coordinate and arrange downstairs Social and/or Legion functions; be responsible for procurement, inventory, and distribution of all foods, alcoholic beverages and related supplies; shall maintain accurate reports and flies.
SECOND JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER: Shall be responsible for security and the smooth operation of the upstairs Clubroom, Kitchen, Stage, Meeting Hall, storage area, and associated equipment responsible for proper maintenance of structures; shall coordinate all Social, Legion, Auxiliary, and other types of functions; rent, lease and reserve facilities, while maintaining appropriate administrative and financial records. When required coordinate the use of Legion employees; obtain musical entertainment as required; shall cause all alcoholic beverages, foods, mixers, and related supplies to be secured from the First Junior Vice Commander, who will be in direct control of same.
POST ADJUTANT: Shall have charge of and keep full, and accurate records of all meetings and proceedings; maintain other records as the National, Department, and Post directs; be responsible for all correspondence, filing, office equipment and records; be responsible for membership rosters, cards, associated equipment, reports and mail; be coordinator for Post Newsletters and Bulletin Boards.
FINANCE OFFICER: Shall have charge of all finances of the Post and to ensure their safe deposit in a local bank; will report monthly to both the Executive Committee and the General Membership the condition of all Post finances; shall annually, prior to conclusion of the Legion year, make a report to the General Membership, via the Executive Committee; provide a balance sheet in reasonable detail showing the financial condition of the Post, along with an itemized report showing profit and losses; shall co-sign checks to carry out the Post business; He shall maintain appropriate records, including insurance, medical, surety, workers compensation,, employee personnel records, bonds, etc; and shall perform other duties as directed by the Post Commander or the Executive Committee.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: The Post Commander shall appoint each of the three (3) members as follows: One member shall be assigned to assist primarily the First Junior Vice Commander, and in his absence, will temporarily act in that function; One member shall be assigned to assist primarily the Second Junior Vice Commander, and in his absence will temporarily act in that function: One member shall be assigned to the Commander's Office, and will be assigned to assist the Adjutant and Finance Officer, and to perform other office duties as directed.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS: Shall preserve order and decorum at all meetings and other official functions; when required arrange and participate in patriotic ceremonies, functions, and other designated events; ensure proper equipment is set-up or provided, i.e.: tables, chairs, podium, sound system etc; be custodian of all flags and memorabilia, including proper display, procurement and replacement; shall insure all outside heavy armaments are properly secured, displayed and maintained; keep all small arms, if any, properly stored and safely locked; maintain VIP guest logs and introduce guests; shall be responsible for outside security and lighting; ensure compliance of yard and lawn contractors, cause the policing of Legion grounds and parking areas; maintain liaison with the Post Chaplain.

Article IV - Appointments

Upon assuming office the Post Commander shall appoint Chairpersons to the Standing Committees. Those appointed shall perform tasks commensurate with titles and duties listed, and Legion publications as applicable, including directives from the Post Commander and the Executive Committee. The Commander may delegate authority to chairpersons to select additional Legionnaires to their respective committees; the Post Commander shall also appoint chairpersons to other non-standing committees, as necessary for the smooth operation of the Post. All Committee Chairpersons and Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Post Commander, except as otherwise provided.
CHAPLAIN: Shall be charged with the spiritual welfare of the Post and its members, and offer divine, but non-sectarian prayers and services when called upon; shall offer same at Legion events, funerals, dedications, etc; he shall maintain liaison with the Post Sergeant-at-Arms.
JUDGE ADVOCATE: Shall advise the Post Commander and the Executive Committee on legal questions, inquiries, administrative policies, procedures, and act as parliamentarian, when applicable.
SERVICE OFFICER: Acts as a liaison between Legionnaires of this Post and the Veterans Affairs Department. Serves as a focal point and source of technical knowledge and information pertaining to the State, Federal, and VA Hospital policies; IE: benefits, compensation and other programs as they apply to Veterans and their dependents.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Under the direction of the Post Senior Vice, Commander, this Committee shall have charge of all matters pertaining to the membership of this Post, IE: new members, reinstatements, transfers, and retention of current members; ascertain all eligibility requirements.
BINGO CHAIRMAN: Shall be charged with smooth operation of all Bingo events; maintain equipment, obtain necessary supplies; keep patrons advised and ensure appropriate publicity to attract prospective patrons; shall adhere to all regulations and laws, and ensure that appropriate financial and administrative records are kept current.
HOUSE COMMITTEE: Will assist and be under the direction of the First Junior Vice, Commander. Duties shall include, but not limited to, enforcing posted House Rules as they apply to the Clubrooms, Game Rooms, and Kitchen; shall assist in scheduling, promoting, and advertising of Social and Legion events; any disciplinary or discrepancy reports shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Committee, via the First Junior Vice, Commander for endorsements. No management or supervisory duties are involved
HISTORIAN: Shall collect, evaluate and compile the written and photographic information concerning Post activities and records of merit; and determine which records are of merit or have a historical nature, and ensure their proper collation, storage and safe keeping; preserve other objects, IE: trophies and relics that have a historical value to the Post.
FOOD BANK CHAIRMAN: Procure from donor sources, adequate food and supplies and ensure that all eligible recipients in need are sufficiently served; procure from commercial sources and Major Food Banks other food stuffs to supplement donations; maintain appropriate records and files; coordinate efforts with County, State, and other Local offices.
AUDIT COMMITTEE: This Committee, once appointed by the Post Commander and approved by the General Membership, shall act autonomously, governed only by the General Membership. Findings, if any, shall be reported on a monthly basis; the Committee shall have authority to examine all financial and administrative records; shall have access to other operations of the Post while in the process of conducting business. The Committee shall remain active until terminated by the General Membership, or at the completion of the current Legion year, whichever comes first.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION: The Committee Chairperson appointed by the Post Commander shall act in a supervisory capacity for Squadron 160, of Post 160, and in this capacity shall assist Squadron 160 in connection with the organization's activities, recreational and educational programs; shall insure compliance with all prescribed National, Department, District, and Post directives, and its Constitution and By-Laws.
NON-STANDING COMMITTEES: Non-Standing Committees may be appointed as deemed necessary by the Post Commander; These Committees may consist of, but not be limited to; Publicity, Legal, Rehabilitation, Americanism, Athletic, Disaster Relief, Welfare, Defense, Boys State, Community Relations, Ways and Means. Duties shall be commensurate with titles, Legion publications, and/or direction by the Post Commander or the Executive Board.

Article V - Delegates

Authorized delegate strength for any meeting or convention shall consist of the current Executive Committee, Executive Committee-Elect, if applicable, and all Chairpersons of Standing Post Committees, in that order. Authorized delegate strength remaining shall come from the General membership.
Selection of Delegates from the General Membership: When applicable, a Declaration Board will be posted in the Clubroom area, and those members desiring to become a delegate may affix their own name; Selection will be on a first sign-up basis. Excess signees, beyond Delegate strength, will be designated as Alternates.
Delegate Voting: All voting, whether by secret ballot or show of hands, shall be determined by the majority of Delegates present.

Article VI - Resolutions

Outside Resolutions: All resolutions received from other Posts, District(s), State or National Headquarters reported to this Post, shall merely embody the opinion of the sender, and if required, this Post will concur, non-concur, or endorse, and forward same before any publicity is given, other than the mere passage through Post 160.
Post 160 Resolutions: Resolutions submitted to higher authority by members of Post 160 shall be prepared in proper format, read to the General Membership for appropriate endorsement, prior to being forwarded.

Article VII - Organization, Clubs, and Groups

The American Legion Post 160 may recognize the Past Commanders Club; primary functions shall be social and when called upon by the current Post Commander, may act in an advisory capacity.
Additional Organizations: Other Groups, Clubs, etc may be recognized by the American Legion Post 160. Requests for appropriate recognition must be in writing to the Executive Committee outlining parameters, time and dates desired; non-profit organizations shall have priority. Fees may be assessed if Post facilities are used.

Article VIII - Miscellaneous

Legionnaire of the Year: This award shall be the sole prerogative of the Post Commander. Advice may be solicited in the selection process, but not consent.
Honorary Life Member: Meritorious Lifetime Legionnaire award may be awarded to deserving members, if approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee, provided however, that funding for such awards shall be paid for in it's entirety from the current Legion year budget.
Lifetime Membership Awards: Other lifetime awards may be granted to Post 160 Legionnaires who have completed forty (40) years of continuous year's service, of which at least ten (10) years must have been as a member of Post 160, Smyrna, Georgia.
Discretionary Spending: There may be situations where the Post Commander must expend Legion funds without the timely approval of the Executive Committee. If and when such situation(s) occur, the Post Commander may spend up to four hundred dollars ($400.00) for authorized American Legion functions and events; however, an itemized detailed report will be made at the next Executive Committee meeting, where their pleasure or displeasure may be expressed.
Emergency Spending: When required, the Post Commander and the Senior Vice Commander may authorize emergency type expenditures; the First and Second Junior Vice Commanders may expend emergency funds in cases of equipment breakdown, service calls, parts, supplies, etc; for their areas of responsibility All funds expended must be reported in detail to the Finance Officer via the Executive Committee at the next Executive Committee meeting.

Article IX - Real Property

Property Committee: The Post Commander shall annually nominate a Committee Chairperson and a minimum of two (2) members to this Committee. The name of the Chairperson and other members will be presented to the general membership at a regular meeting, and the membership may, by a majority vote of the members present and voting, elect up to two (2) additional members who will be added to the Committee. Once the Property Committee is approved it shall act autonomously and remain active until completion of the Legion year. The Committee shall negotiate contract terms with potential purchasers, and any proposed sale, acquisition or transfer of property, with the findings and recommendations of both the majority and minority views of the Committee if any, plus any contracts, bids, and attorney recommendations, may be submitted to the Executive Committee for their information and recommendations if any, prior to presentation to the General membership at a regular meeting for approval. Any recommendations for sale, acquisition or transfer of property shall be in accordance with the prescribed provisions indicated under Article IX, Section 9.2 below.
The sale acquisition or transfer of Real property shall be accomplished only by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present and voting, at a regularly scheduled meeting, provided that the proposed sale, acquisition or transfer of said real property shall have been submitted to the membership by written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting at which said vote will be taken, and that the terms of said proposal of sale, acquisition or transfer of real property be posted on the Bulletin Board, and be read to the general membership on two (2) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, immediately preceding the meeting at which said vote will be taken and recorded, and provided further that a Legionnaire voting on any such amendment(s) must be a member in good standing.
Building Committee: The Post Commander shall annually nominate a Committee Chairperson and a minimum of two (2) members to this Committee. The name of the Chairperson and other members will presented to the general membership at a regular meeting and the membership may, by a majority of the members present and voting, elect up to two (2) additional members, who will be added to the Committee. Once the Building Committee is approved it shall act autonomously and remain active until, completion of the Legion year. The Building Committee will inform, the Executive Committee of any major construction projects and/or renovations to any existing Legion buildings or structures, including any new building(s), grounds and parking lots, prior to making recommendations to the general membership at a regular meeting. Not-withstanding the monthly reports of the Finance Officer the Committee will also make monthly reports on the status of all expenditures, interest earned, and current status of the funds acquired from the sale of any property. They shall maintain appropriate records, IE: proposals from builders, contractors, and retain all maps, drawings, blueprints, studies, designs, etc. A two- thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting, at a regularly scheduled general membership meeting must be obtained, before any funds are expended under this provision.

Article X - Amendments

These By-Laws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the members present and voting, provided that the proposed amendment(s) shall have been submitted in writing, signed by a minimum of twenty (20) members in good standing, and read at the next regular General membership meeting, and further provided that the membership be given written notice either by the Post Newsletter, or other type of mailing at least thirty (30) days in advance, notifying the time and date when such amendment(s) will be voted upon, and provided further that a Legionnaire voting on any such amendment(s), shall be a member in good standing.

Revised 16 April, 2002