The Association ByLaws

ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 – Regular Members
Any individual qualified as a regular member as defined in Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution shall be entitled to the following: voting rights at all general meetings of The Association; the right to attend all meetings of The Association’s Board of Directors without vote; the right to address the Association Board of Directors, provided written notice is received by The Association President not less than fifteen days prior to such announced meeting; the right to serve on any subcommittee of The Association; the right to hold office; and the right to participate in all programs of The Association.
Section 2 - Honorary Members
Honorary members as defined by Article III, Section 2, of the Constitution are entitled to participate in all programs and services of The Association with all privileges of regular membership (including voting rights at all general meetings of The Association).
Section 3 - Special Members
Special members as defined by Article III, Section 3, of the Constitution are entitled to participate in all programs and services of The Association with all privileges of regular membership (including voting rights at all general meetings of The Association).
Section 4 – Revocation of Membership
All Alumni Association members in carrying out Alumni Association business are expected to conduct themselves at all times in accordance with T. I. Ahmadiyya Secondary School policies and procedures. The Association reserves the right to revoke membership of any Alumni Association member who does not so comply. 
Section 5 – Reinstatement of Membership
Any Alumnus/Alumna who has had their Alumni Association membership revoked, may petition for a reinstatement of their membership in writing to the Cabinet of The Association. Upon reviewing the written request for reinstatement, the Cabinet will determine if the petition is to be presented to the Association Board of Directors for a vote at a regular meeting of the Board in accordance with Association Board voting practice and procedures. A majority vote of the Association Board of Directors is required to reinstate a membership.
      
ARTICLE II – ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1 - President
The President shall provide the necessary leadership and guidance required to accomplish The Association’s mission within the guidelines of The Association’s purpose as defined in Article II of the Constitution. The President shall preside at all general, Board, and Cabinet meetings of The Association. The President shall be responsible for coordinating the planning objectives for the following fiscal year. The President shall be excluded from voting at any general, Board, and Cabinet meeting of The Association unless a vote is tied, in which instance the President shall cast the deciding vote.
Section 2 - Vice President
The Vice President shall be responsible for assisting the President as deemed appropriate. The Vice President shall serve in the capacity of the President in the absence of the President
Section 3 - Secretary
The Secretary shall serve in the capacity of Recording Secretary at all meetings of The Association to record voting records and business transacted. The Secretary shall be responsible for giving notice of general, Board, and Cabinet meetings.
Section 4 - Advancement Committee Chair
The Advancement Committee Chair shall provide leadership and guidance required to accomplish the objectives of generating financial support to AMASS by Alumni. 
Section 5 - Alumni Outreach Committee Chair  
The Alumni Outreach Committee Chair shall be responsible for event programming and services of the Association as well as the Student and Alumni Team. 
Section 6 - Volunteer Management Committee Chair
The Volunteer Management Committee Chair shall be responsible for the internal administration of the Association through leadership of the Constitution and Bylaws Team, Nominating Team and Awards Team.
Section 7 - Members-at-Large     
There shall be five Members-at-Large elected.  Members-at-Large shall represent the concerns of the members of The Association at the general and Board meetings. The Members-at-Large shall perform activities deemed appropriate by the Association Board of Directors within the prescribed definition of purpose in Article II of the Constitution.
Section 8 - Removal of Members of the Association Board of Directors
All members of the Association Board of Directors shall hold office for the length of the prescribed term, but shall be subject to removal for cause by majority vote of the membership present at a special meeting of The Association called for such purpose.

ARTICLE III – EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Section 1 - Alumni Trustees
In even numbered years, the President of The Association and the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations shall present one member of the Association Board of Directors to the President of the AMASS Old Students’ Association for approval, and then present that candidate to the Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees to be elected to a two-year term on the Board of Trustees. A second Alumni Trustee shall be annually selected from five members of the most recent undergraduate class who are self-nominated and endorsed by ten of their classmates, presented to the Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees, to be elected to a one-year term.  Both Trustees shall serve non-renewable, fixed terms. Alumni Trustees shall report to the Association Board of Directors on the activities of the Board of Trustees.
Section 2 - Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations
The Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations, an employee of the AMASS who reports to the Vice President for Advancement, shall be responsible for assisting, directing, and supporting alumni activities, programs, and services which include all areas of Alumni concern within the purposes of The Association as indicated in Article II of the Constitution.
 
Section 3 - Immediate Past President
The Immediate Past President shall be responsible to provide advice and counsel to the Association Board of Directors and to serve in any capacity that the President deems necessary for the accomplishment of The Association’s mission.
Section 4 – Student Representative
The Student Representative shall be a member of the Student and Alumni Team and act as a liaison between the student body and The Association. 

ARTICLE IV – ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS
Section 1 - Purpose
The Association Board of Directors, in conjunction with the Head of Alumni Relations, shall be responsible for the general leadership of The Association, the establishment of Association objectives, the promotion of its services and programs, the promotion of The Association’s public image, and other activities deemed appropriate by T. I. Ahmadiyya Secondary School within the prescribed definition of purpose in Article II of the Constitution.
Section 2 - Responsibilities
The Association Board of Directors, in conjunction with the Head of Alumni Relations, shall be responsible for developing and presenting an annual operating plan for The Association. The operating plan must be in agreement with the purpose of The Association as defined within Article II of the Constitution.
Section 3 - Attendance
Any member, as defined in Article III of the Constitution, may attend a regular Association Board of Directors meeting without voting privileges and may address the Board of Directors, provided that advance written notice has been given to the President not fewer that 15 days prior to said meeting or by majority vote of the Association Board of Directors.
Section 4 - Quorum
A quorum is necessary to conduct business of the Association Board of Directors.  A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the members of the Board.  
Section 5 – Nomination and Election of Association Board of Directors
A call for nominations to fill vacancies in the Association Board of Directors shall be issued to the membership.  Candidates for each opening shall be submitted to the membership for a vote by proxy ballot. Candidates shall be apprised of the results and successful candidates shall be presented to the membership.
All Association Board of Directors members, with the exception of the President, Vice President, and Secretary shall be elected for a two-year term. The Vice President shall be elected for a three-year term in preparation for a three-year term as President.  All other members shall be elected for a one-year term. All Association Board of Directors members may be re-elected for a maximum of two consecutive terms, with the exception of the President and Vice President, who shall not serve more than one consecutive term.
In the event of tie votes, inquiries, or disputed election results, the Association Board of Directors shall meet in executive session, and, by majority vote, decide the issue, and such decision shall be final.
Section 6 - Required Meetings    
The Association Board of Directors shall meet three times annually between July 1 and June 30, with a minimum of 30 days advance notice to the Association Board of Directors members and general members. Under extraordinary circumstances, the President of The Association or the Vice President may call a special meeting, provided that all members are given notice.

ARTICLE V - SUBCOMMITTEES
Section 3  – Volunteer Management Committee
The Volunteer Management Committee shall be responsible for internal affairs of The Association, which include the Awards Team, Constitution and Bylaws Team, Nominating Team, and other functions of The Association as required by the Association Board of Directors. The members, as defined in Article III of the Constitution, shall have the right to participate in the Volunteer Management Committee with voting rights upon attendance at a second meeting, with one vote allocated per member.
Section 1  – Advancement Committee
The Advancement Committee shall be responsible for the coordination of fundraising activities for The Association. The members, as defined in Article III of the Constitution, shall have the right to participate in the Advancement Committee with voting rights upon attendance at a second meeting, with one vote allocated per member. 
Section 2  – Alumni Outreach Committee
The Alumni Outreach Committee shall be responsible for all services and programs of The Association, which include Alumni Team Events, and other general services offered by The Association or as required by the Association Board of Directors. The members, as defined in Article III of the Constitution, shall have the right to participate in the Alumni Outreach Committee with voting rights upon attendance at a second meeting, with one vote allocated per member.

ARTICLE VI – BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Section 1
The Bylaws may be amended by a vote of two-thirds of the Association Board of Directors.