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ABOUT

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Leadership
Governing Board
Board of Directors
Executive Director

History
Evolution of NAELS
History of NAELS (.doc)

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Bylaws

ARTICLE XIV

AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Amendments.
(a) In order to become effective, amendments to these by-laws must be approved by (a) the Members and the Board of Directors or (b) the Governing Board and the Board of Directors. In particular, the by-laws can only be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Members at the Annual Meeting or a two-thirds vote of the Governing Board and a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors. A motion to suspend the by-laws shall be required when discussing amendments to the by-laws.

(b) Any Members may propose an amendment to the organization's by-laws. Such proposals must be in writing and be communicated to the entire NAELS membership or the Governing Board Representatives at least three weeks prior to the date of the meeting. It will be customary for the Governing Board Representatives to review proposed amendments in order to make recommendations and suggestions regarding it. All proposed amendments shall be considered. The by-laws may be amended, altered, changed or entirely replaced at a special meeting called for that purpose, provided that the notice for such special meeting shall specify the proposed amendments, alterations, changes or replacements. Amendments to these by-laws will become effective immediately upon passage if no other date is prescribed in the amendment itself.

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