VPA Executive Council

WHO: There shall be an Executive Council of fifteen (15) members consisting of the President and President-elect of the Corporation, the NASSP Coordinator and the NAESP State Representative, Past President, Associate/Assistant Principal, Technical Director elected at an annual meeting of the Corporation; and eight (8) member-representatives.

WHAT: The Executive Council shall act as the governing body of the Corporation. The Council shall establish a budget for the member school funds and budget for professional dues and funds, and shall approve all expenditures from both funds.

The Council shall have the authority to appoint any necessary committees and delegate responsibilities to those committees. The Executive Council may act in regular or special meetings, and may conduct meetings by electronic means

WHEN: Regular meetings will occur at least four times in the calendar year at such times as will be established by the Executive Council. Special meetings may be called if at least three (3) council members request it.

*WHERE: VPA Office, 2 Prospect Street, Montpelier or as arranged by the President and Executive Director(whenever possible membership will be informed of the agenda, place and time of Executive Council meetings)

*WHY: For the purpose of carrying out the mission, vision and goals and strategies of the VPA Strategic Plan

Balance, based on such factors as level of assignment, size of school, gender, and geographical distribution shall be considered whenever there are openings. In cases of vacancies the Council will appoint the representative to complete the year (i.e., ending the following June 30).

The Executive Director shall send notice of regular or special meetings to all council members. A majority of the members of the Executive Council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The terms of office for the member-representatives shall begin on July 1 following election by the institution members and continue for two consecutive three (3) year terms or when an officer's term of office is over. An appointee will be able to serve two of his/her own full terms starting with the next year.

* Not in Bylaws but this reflects current practice.

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