ARTICLE IV - Disciplinary Measures

Section 1 -- Expulsion

        The membership may, having established quorum, expel from the Club by two-thirds vote any member for any act or conduct deemed unfriendly or hostile to the best interests of the Club, provided the Executive Board has reviewed such proposed action and has made a recommendation, and that such member has been notified by certified mail by the Executive Board at least one week prior to the regular meeting. Said member will have the right to present his defense, either by himself or through a representative at that meeting. Expelled members may reapply for membership after two years of expulsion.

Section 2 - Censure

        The membership may, having established quorum, censure from the Club by two-thirds vote any member for any act of conduct deemed unfriendly or hostile to the best interests of the Club, provided the Executive Board has reviewed such proposed action and has made a recommendation, and that such member has been notified by certified mail by the Executive Board at least one week prior to the regular meeting. Said member will have the right to present his defense, either by himself or through a representative at that meeting. Censured members will lose voting privileges, cannot chair committees, and/or will relinquish elected office for the remainder of their elected term.

Section 3 - Additional measures

      Expulsion and censure are the only disciplinary options available to the Executive Board and the general membership.

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS

Section 1 -- Number and Term

      The officers of the Club shall be President, Baltimore City Vice President, Baltimore County Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. All officers shall hold office from the time of the meeting following the election until their duly elected successors take office. No officer shall serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office. Officers shall serve without compensation and must be registered Republicans and active members of the Club.

Section 2-- Vacancies

      A vacancy in an elected office shall be filled by means of an election of the Executive Board.

Section 3 -- Powers and Duties

ARTICLE VI -- EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1 -- Duties

   The Executive Board shall consist of the elected officers of the Club. The Executive Board shall be responsible for the management of all Club activities, subject to the approval of the membership.


Section 2 -- Meetings

   Executive Board meetings shall be held at such times and places as the Board shall decide, and each Board member shall receive at least three (3) days notice from the President unless said notice is waived by a majority of the Executive Board. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum.


Section 3 -- Attendance

   Any member of the Board who misses two (2) consecutive meetings of the Board and does not show cause within a period of fifteen (15) days shall be considered to have resigned office.

ARTICLE VII -MEETINGS

Section 1 -- Regular Meetings

    The Regular meeting of the Club shall be held monthly and the date, time, and location will be decided by the Executive Board and will be provided to the general membership at least one week prior to the meeting.

Section 2 -- Special Meetings

    Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or by the Secretary upon the written petition of five members in good standing. The purpose of any special meeting shall be clearly stated in the meeting notice and no other business may be transacted.

Section 3 -- Quorum

    A quorum shall consist of three Executive Board members and eight active members.

ARTICLE VIII- ELECTIONS

Section 1 - Election Meeting

              The election of officers shall be held at the April 
     meeting and officers-elect shall take office at the May meeting.

Section 2 -- Nominations

    At the February meeting, the President shall appoint a Nominating Committee, consisting of three active members. Nominations will be taken at the March meeting. The Nominating Committee will give the list of valid candidates at the beginning of the April meeting, at which time the President will call for nominations from the floor. All persons nominated from the floor at the April meeting, will have qualifications verified by the committee prior to the election. Only active members may nominate candidates for office.

Section 3 -- Elections

    Voting in all contested races shall be by secret ballot. No proxies shall be allowed. A simple majority of the votes cast shall be necessary for election. If a majority is not reached on the first ballot, then the two candidates receiving the most votes will be the candidates in runoff election.

ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES

Section 1 - Ad Hoc Committees

      The President, at his discretion, will appoint Ad Hoc Committees.
  They may be, but are not limited to the following:

a. Finance
b. Fund raising
c. Membership
d. Political Action
e. Community Service
f. Newsletter
g. Public Relations
h. Hospitality
i. Constitution and Bylaws


Section 2 - Appointments

A -- Committees

The President shall appoint a chairman to all committees.

B - Senior Vice President

       The President, with verification of the election committee, will determine which of the two vice presidents has the most years of membership in good standing, and then will appoint that person as Senior Vice President. The Senior Vice President, shall in the absence of the President, perform the duties of the President, and shall perform such other duties as designated by the President.