Ringling College Library Association Inc

“Bylaw changes membership reduced the number of membership classes from 5 to 4 and changed the name of the classes from - 1) individual, 2) couple, 3) annual sustainer, 4) annual benefactor, 5) life, to - 1) friend, 2) supporter, 3) patron, 4) lifetime member removed the section - "each member shall be encouraged to attend all general meetings. At the general meeting held each april, the new officers shall be announced." officers combined the position of first vice president and second vice president into a single vice president . Changed the method by which the organization maintains its permanent record of meeting minutes from keeping minutes in in a bound book to an electronic format. Gives the treasurer the authority to approve unbudgeted amounts under $2500. Nominations, elections, appointments, and vacancies nominations made by the members of the board must notify the chair of the nominating committee prior to the february rather than march meeting. Membership meetings the annual membership meeting has been removed executive committee changed the number of executive committee members need to call an emergency meeting from three to two. Changed the percentage of participation necessary to take action from 100% to 85%. Committees public relations - eliminated responsibility for town hall pr. Now handled by paid consultant”

“The 990 is prepared by a cpa and then reviewed the executive director and the outsourced accountant who is also a cpa.”

“Conflict of interest forms are signed annually by members.”

“There are no paid officers or key employees.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“All board members are volunteers. They oversee the activities of the association. All members of the town hall committee are volunteers. They oversee the town hall lecture series.”

“Treasurer, finance committee chair, and president, assume oversight.”