CONSTITUTION

Article I - Name

The Name of this organization shall be "The Buffalo Claims Association"

Article II - Purpose

Its object and purpose shall be to encourage and foster practical and educational programs designed to broaden the knowledge of its members concerning the business of insurance, to cultivate and promote good fellowship and harmony among its members and to develop, maintain and foster professional and ethical standards.

Article III - Membership

The membership of this Association shall be composed of men and women affiliated with the handling and servicing of claims.

Article IV - Officers and Executive Board

Officers of this Association shall be a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer and a Director.  Officers of the Association must be members in good standing of the Association for no less than the previous two (2) consecutive years.  There is also hereby created and Executive Board, to consist of the Officers, which shall have the power of general supervision and management of the affairs of the Association.  The Executive Board shall have power to act for the Association between meetings of the Association, as occasion may require. 

Article V - Vacancies

If a vacancy, except the office of the President, shall occur, the vacancy shall be filled through appointment by the Executive Board.

Article VI - Amendments

The Constitution and By-Laws may be amended by any meeting of the Association by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting, provided the proposed Amendment, or Amendments, have been submitted in writing to each member of the Association at least thirty days in advance of any vote taken thereon.  The Constitution of the Association and its By-Laws, and any updated Amendments, will be printed in all future directories.  The Constitution and Amendments in use, voted and approved upon, will supersede any previous Constitution or Amendments.

Article VII - Parliamentary Procedure