HIGHLIGHTS OF APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
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Addition of a Mission for COPAO - COPAO is dedicated to promoting mutual respect and harmony and mobilizing the Filipino-American community to work together for their collective benefit and the preservation of their cultural heritage through education, advocacy and service, so as to provide positive contributions to the greater community (Article III, Section A)
Addition of a Mission for COPAO - COPAO is dedicated to promoting mutual respect and harmony and mobilizing the Filipino-American community to work together for their collective benefit and the preservation of their cultural heritage through education, advocacy and service, so as to provide positive contributions to the greater community (Article III, Section A)2.Clarification of Types of Membership, Dues, and Rights and Responsibilities of Members (Article IV)
Clarification of Types of Membership, Dues, and Rights and Responsibilities of Members (Article IV)3.Inclusion of a provision on Conflict of Interest (Article IV, Section G)
Inclusion of a provision on Conflict of Interest (Article IV, Section G)4.Clarification of Composition and Function of Executive Council (Article V)
Clarification of Composition and Function of Executive Council (Article V)5.Revision of Terms of Office – All Officers are eligible for reelection but shall serve not more than two consecutive two-year terms in the same office. Council Members may be re-designated as the representative of a member organization for as many times as that organization deems appropriate (Article V, Section C)
Revision of Terms of Office – All Officers are eligible for reelection but shall serve not more than two consecutive two-year terms in the same office. Council Members may be re-designated as the representative of a member organization for as many times as that organization deems appropriate (Article V, Section C)6.Change in automatic chairmanship of Vice Presidents. No longer automatically chair of certain Standing Committees, but shall instead coordinate the activities of certain committees and officers. (Article VI, Section A)
Change in automatic chairmanship of Vice Presidents. No longer automatically chair of certain Standing Committees, but shall instead coordinate the activities of certain committees and officers. (Article VI, Section A)7.Requires the Auditor to conduct a quarterly and annual audit of the financial statements prepared by the Treasurer (Article VI, Section A)
Requires the Auditor to conduct a quarterly and annual audit of the financial statements prepared by the Treasurer (Article VI, Section A)8.Reduces number of Sergeants-at-Arms from three (3) to one (1), and creates position of Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms (Article VI, Section A)
Reduces number of Sergeants-at-Arms from three (3) to one (1), and creates position of Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms (Article VI, Section A)9.Requires that all monies and valuables of COPAO shall be deposited in an accredited banking facility designated by the Executive Council and divides funds into a General Fund for the regular administrative and operating expenses of COPAO, and a Special Fund for such purposes as shall be designated by the Executive Council. (Article X, Section B)
Requires that all monies and valuables of COPAO shall be deposited in an accredited banking facility designated by the Executive Council and divides funds into a General Fund for the regular administrative and operating expenses of COPAO, and a Special Fund for such purposes as shall be designated by the Executive Council. (Article X, Section B)10.Designates authorized signatories for Special Fund. No more “Restricted Fund.” (Article X, Section B)
Designates authorized signatories for Special Fund. No more “Restricted Fund.” (Article X, Section B)11.Moves regular monthly meetings of Executive Council from first Monday to first Tuesday of each month. (Article XI, Section A)
Moves regular monthly meetings of Executive Council from first Monday to first Tuesday of each month. (Article XI, Section A)12.Noticing requirement for special meetings changed from five (5) days to four (4) days prior to the meeting. (Article XI, Section B)
Noticing requirement for special meetings changed from five (5) days to four (4) days prior to the meeting. (Article XI, Section B)13.Abolishes the Board of Trustees and all its functions and powers. (former Article XII).
Abolishes the Board of Trustees and all its functions and powers. (former Article XII).14.Simplifies language for Board of Advisers, who shall elect one among themselves to serve as Chair for a two (2) year term. (Article XII)
Simplifies language for Board of Advisers, who shall elect one among themselves to serve as Chair for a two (2) year term. (Article XII)15.Streamlines and reduces number of Standing Committees, as follows (Article XIII, Section A):
Streamlines and reduces number of Standing Committees, as follows (Article XIII, Section A):a.Bylaws and Rules Committeeb.Ethics and Grievance Committeec.Finance and Budget Committee d.Membership and Awards Committeee.Nominations and Elections Committeef. Programs and Projects Committeeg.Property Management Committee h.Public Relations Committee i.Ways and Means Committeej.Youth Leadership Development Committee16. Addition of a provision on the general duties of responsibilities of Committees (Article XIII, Section C).
Addition of a provision on the general duties of responsibilities of Committees (Article XIII, Section C).17. Addition of a procedure for the approval/amendment of a Manual of Rules and Procedures (Article XIV, Section A)
Addition of a procedure for the approval/amendment of a Manual of Rules and Procedures (Article XIV, Section A)18. Clarifies the procedure for amendment of the Bylaws (Article XVII, Section A)
Clarifies the procedure for amendment of the Bylaws (Article XVII, Section A) 19. Clarifies composition of the Bylaws and Rules Committee (Article XVII, Section B)
Clarifies composition of the Bylaws and Rules Committee (Article XVII, Section B)
