Delaware Reef Club

Section 1 The Board of Directors shall consist of all elected Officers.
Section 2 A quorum of at least three quarters (3/4) of the Board of Directors must be in attendance in order to conduct business. The majority vote of those present shall be required in order for the Board to vote on any business.
Section 3 The Board of Directors shall have the power to fill all vacancies occurring within its ranks during the Fiscal Year, in accordance with article VII, section 3, of the Constitution.
Section 4 No member of the club may act as agent for the club, or the Board of Directors without the written consent of the Board of Directors.

Section 1 The President shall preside at all meetings, sign documents, and be a member of all Committees. The main Job of the President is to grow the membership and direct the future expansion of the club.
Section 2 The vice president shall, in the absence of the President, act as presiding officer. The vice president shall be a member of all Committees and shall be informed of any business of said Committee so that s/he may present it to the board in the absence of said Committee Chairman. The vice present shall also act as sponsor liaison.
Section 3 It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary to inscribe the proceedings of all meetings and to be prepared to read the specified records when requested. This office requires the maintenance of Club records, except those designated to other officers. When the President and vice president are absent in any meeting, the Secretary shall preside. The Secretary shall also be responsible for maintaining copies of all correspondence as directed by the board. The Secretary shall also be responsible for maintaining the web site and all forum maintenance.
Section 4 The Treasurer shall keep in order financial records and/or books, tender by check recognized expenses incurred by the Club. The President and treasurer shall be designated as account executives. The Treasurer is required to present immediately prior to the end of the fiscal year, all financial records to the person specified by the Board of Directors for audit and shall include a written statement of the financial condition of the club. The Treasurer shall also present a financial report to the Board of Directors anytime at the request of any member of the Board of Directors
Section 5 All Officers/Trustees at the expiration of their term of office/appointment, or whether office/appointment is declared vacant, shall deliver to their successor all books, papers, monies and other property in their possession belonging to the Delaware Reef Club.
Section 6 If any office position needs assistance with the jobs or responsibilities a committee may be assigned to help with said job at the discretion of the Board of Directors. 

Section 1 Application for membership in this organization shall be in writing on an official membership form, accompanied by dues, presented to the Treasurer.
Section 2 Regular members shall consist of those members over eighteen (18) years of age that are in good standing. Regular members are eligible to hold office and vote as outlined in the constitution
Section 3 Charter Members shall consist of those members who joined the Club during its first year of existence or have been members for 8 (eight) consecutive years. Charter Members may hold office and vote. 
Section 4 Student members shall consist of those members who are under eighteen (18) years of age. Applicants under fourteen (14) years of age cannot apply for membership unless a parent or guardian joins. Student members, regardless of charter membership affiliations, may not hold office or vote.
Section 5 Commercial Members shall consist of those individuals holding a financial interest in any phase of the Aquarium or Tropical Fish sales, being either fresh or salt water. Commercial members will consist of all sponsors and vendors. Commercial members may not hold office, unless 2/3 voting members approve. Commercial members may vote. Commercial members may not solicit at the General Meetings, or at any other Club sponsored function.
Section 6 Honorary membership may be bestowed upon those whom the society wishes to recognize for outstanding achievement in/or outstanding services to the Club. Honorary members may hold office and vote. Honorary membership is perpetual and requires a unanimous vote of the board to bestow.
Section 7 Annual membership dues shall be set by the Board of Directors. This must be an adequate sum, enabling the Club to operate in an efficient, proper and solvent manner in the service and best interest of its membership. Membership dues will be collected on the members anniversary date. Dues shall not be prorated.
Section 8 Dues for Regular will be set at $20. Dues for student members will be $15. Dues for Honorary Members and Charter Members will be voted on by the Board of Directors but will default to 50% of the current dues for Regular members.
At any time the Board may vote to lower the dues without editing the by-laws.
Section 8.1 Dues and or Fees for Commercial members will be determined yearly by the Board of Directors. The Board does not have to make public the fee charged to commercial members unless ¾ of the active members vote to disclose the fees. Commercial members will be provided with advertising space on the website, forum and sponsor listings. Commercial members fees and dues are due in January.
Section 9 Members whose dues are not paid within 1 (one) month of their due date, are to be considered delinquent and will be removed from the club roster with loss of rights and privileges of membership in the society. Dues will be collected on the members anniversary date.

Section 1 The Board of Directors shall establish (upon the approval of the President) all Committees required to conduct the business of the club.
Section 2 All Committees shall perform the duties assigned to them. No member shall be compelled to serve upon more than one Committee at the same time. Any member of the Committee failing to perform his/her duties may be removed from such Committee by the President.
Section 3 Remuneration, if any, shall be decided by the Board of Directors at the time the members of the Committee are selected. All Committees shall be reimbursed upon presentation of bills.

Section 1 All proposed amendments to the By-laws must be in writing and must list the Article and Section that is to be amended. All proposed amendments must be signed by three (3) active members and presented to the Board of Directors for consideration. If approved by the Board of Directors, the proposed amendment shall be submitted for a general vote.
Section 2 A two-thirds (2/3) majority of voting members present shall be required to pass these changes at a General Meeting.
Section 3 All proposed changes will be published on the DRC website previous to the meeting at which action is to be taken.

Section 1 All matters not herein expressly covered by the Constitution and/or By-laws are hereby delegated to the Board of Directors.