Constitution & Bylaws

15. AMENDMENTS

15.1 Initiation

15.1.1 Amendments to these Constitution and Bylaws may be proposed by a majority of the Board or through it, on petition of 20 percent of the eligible voting members. All proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to the Board.

15.1.2 The Secretary-Treasurer shall mail notices and the complete text of a proposed amendment, on the instruction of the Board, to each eligible voting member at least 30 days before it is to be voted upon.

15.2 Adoption

15.2.1 Amendments to these Constitution and Bylaws may be made by a majority two-thirds affirmative vote of the eligible voting members present and voting at an Annual Meeting.

15.2.2 An amendment approved by the Association membership shall take effect immediately.

16. DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION

16.1 Upon discontinuance or dissolution of the Corporation (Kansas Water Environment Association), the Board shall, after paying or making provisions for payment of all liabilities of the Corporation, dispose of all of the assets of the Corporation exclusively for the purpose of the Corporation or to such organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes as provided in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, all as the Board shall determine and as shall be ratified by majority vote of the general membership responding by mail ballot.

 

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