To ensure that our Annual Business Meeting is as inclusive and accessible as possible, this year we will be hosting it virtually on November 13th at 3:00 PM EST. We hope to see you online!
This meeting is an opportunity to hear from organization leadership as we reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, discuss ongoing initiatives, and plan for the future. All members are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping the direction of our organization.
The AAA bylaws outline the following
Section 3.
The Business Meeting of the Association shall be open to Members in good standing and to such other observers as the Executive Board shall designate.
Section 4.
a. New legislation or resolutions proposed by Members for consideration at the Annual Business Meeting must be received in writing by the Secretary at the Executive Office of the Association at least thirty (30) days before the Annual Meeting to be placed on the agenda. A copy of the agenda shall be furnished to all Members upon registration at the Annual Meeting or twenty-four (24) hours before the Annual Business Meeting. Resolutions passed at the Business Meeting shall be subject to a mail ballot, electronic mail or any other means of electronic transmission approved by the Executive Board, of the Members as set forth in Article VIII of these Bylaws. A majority of votes cast shall constitute a favorable result.
b. Notwithstanding the preceding provision, if two-thirds (2/3) of the Members present at the Annual Business Meeting vote to suspend the rules, motions advisory to the Executive Board shall be allowed for introduction, deliberation and vote by the Members present. A majority of votes cast shall constitute a favorable result and a recommendation to the Executive Board for action. The action(s) taken by the Executive Board upon motions approved by the assembled Members shall be reported in the next issue of the newsletter of the Association.
Section 5.
Business conducted at Association meetings shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order, newly revised.