UNITED METHODIST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION ARTICLE I The name of this organization shall be the UNITED METHODIST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION commonly known as UMITA. (pronounced “u-mĭt-uh”) ARTICLE II B. Functions. The functions of the Association are to: ARTICLE III A. Membership in the Association is open to an annual conference, provisional conference, central conference, missionary conference, jurisdictional conference or general board or agency or local church. Membership is established when the annual dues for that member have been paid. Each member is entitled to one vote during Business Sessions of the Association. The conference, board or agency shall designate its voting representative at the time its dues are paid. ARTICLE IV A. Board of Directors. The Association shall have a Board of Directors (the "Board") elected by the membership at the annual meeting. The Board shall be composed of members in good standing. The Board shall consist of eleven Directors of the following categories:
The Board shall have at least one member from each jurisdiction provided such representation exists within the current membership. Each Director shall be elected for a four-year term except ex-officio Directors. There shall be four classes of two directors each. General Agency staff may serve as Directors. The Board shall be responsible for acting on the Association's behalf between business meetings, preparing the annual meeting program, developing the Association's annual budget; and other duties normally prescribed for a Board of Directors. The Board shall replace Board members if vacancies arise between UMITA’s annual meetings. The Board shall adjust the Classes of Board Members as necessary. B. Committees. The Association, or the Board acting on the Association's behalf, may from time-to-time establish committees necessary to perform specific functions. ARTICLE V The Association Officers shall include a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Webmaster. The Officers shall be elected from the Board of Directors by the Board. The responsibilities of the officers shall be those usually with an organization which follows Roberts Rules of Order. ARTICLE VI There shall be an annual meeting of the Association. ARTICLE VII Membership dues shall be established by the Association at the annual meeting upon recommendation by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VIII Amendments to these Articles of Organization may be made upon two-thirds vote of the members present at any Business Session of the Association. However, notice of any proposed permanent changes shall be sent to the members at least two (2) weeks prior to the meetings. ARTICLE IX Upon motion of any member and a two-thirds vote of the members present, any of the rules of the Association may be suspended. This suspension is effective only at the Business Session of a regular meeting when the vote is taken. Adopted: October 3, 2007 by email vote of membership. |
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