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 ====Section 1: Number and Records.==== ====Section 1: Number and Records.====
-The corporation shall have five (7) Directors elected by the membership. Directors shall have their names and electronic mail address filed at the principle office of the Corporation.+The corporation shall have seven (7) Directors elected by the membership. Directors shall have their names and electronic mail address filed at the principle office of the Corporation.
 ====Section 2: Qualifications===== ====Section 2: Qualifications=====
-Directors shall be of the age of majority in this state. Elected Directors are required to be members in the Corporation.  The two Directors at large can be external to the membership.+Directors shall be of the age of majority in this state. Elected Directors are required to be members in the Corporation. 
 ====Section 3: Qualifications==== ====Section 3: Qualifications====
 Subject to the provisions of the laws of this state and any limitations in the articles of incorporation and these bylaws relating to action required or permitted to be taken or approved by the members, if any, of this Corporation, the activities and affairs of this Corporation shall be conducted and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. Subject to the provisions of the laws of this state and any limitations in the articles of incorporation and these bylaws relating to action required or permitted to be taken or approved by the members, if any, of this Corporation, the activities and affairs of this Corporation shall be conducted and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board of Directors.
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 ====Section 5. Election and Term of Office ==== ====Section 5. Election and Term of Office ====
-The Board of Directors will be made up of five (5) Directors serving one year terms, with elections held once a year. Directors shall hold office for a period of one year from their election and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies. The Directors shall be elected by the members, at designated regular special meetings of the members as specified by these bylaws, and shall hold office until he or she resigns, is removed or is otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, whichever occurs first. Any member has the right to nominate a person for Director. Members have the right to nominate themselves. Only nominated candidates may un-nominate themselves. The first regular election held after the adoption of these bylaws will elect a President and four (4) Directors.  +The Board of Directors will be made up of seven (7) Directors serving two year terms, with elections held once a year alternating 4 members during even years and 3 directors during odd years. Directors shall hold office for a period of two years from their election and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies. The Directors shall be elected by the members, at designated regular special meetings of the members as specified by these bylaws, and shall hold office until he or she resigns, is removed or is otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, whichever occurs first. Any member has the right to nominate a person for Director. Members have the right to nominate themselves. Only nominated candidates may un-nominate themselves. The first regular election held after the adoption of these bylaws will elect a President and four (4) Directors. 
-The elected Board of Directors can nominate up to two (2) at large directors from outside the organization.+
 ====Section 6. Compensation==== ====Section 6. Compensation====
 Directors shall serve without compensation.  Directors shall serve without compensation. 
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 The Officers of the Corporation shall be a President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The corporation may also have one or more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, and other such Officers as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.   The Officers of the Corporation shall be a President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The corporation may also have one or more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, and other such Officers as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.  
 ====Section 2. Qualifications ==== ====Section 2. Qualifications ====
-Any person who is age of majority may serve as Officer of this Corporation, as long as they are a member in good standing.  At-large directors cannot serve as officers.+Any person who is age of majority may serve as Officer of this Corporation, as long as they are a member in good standing.  
 ====Section 3. Election and Term of Office ==== ====Section 3. Election and Term of Office ====
 The Office of President shall be elected by the members, at any regular or special meeting of the members, and shall hold office until he or she resigns or is removed or is otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, whichever occurs first. Any member has the right to nominate a person for President. Members have the right to nominate themselves. Only nominated candidates may un-nominate themselves. If only one person is nominated to run for President, and accepts such nomination, he or she shall run unopposed. If no person is nominated, the person holding the office may choose to continue in his or her position, or choose to appoint a successor. All other Officers are appointed by act of the Board of Directors from qualified candidates, and serve at the pleasure of the Board.  The Office of President shall be elected by the members, at any regular or special meeting of the members, and shall hold office until he or she resigns or is removed or is otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, whichever occurs first. Any member has the right to nominate a person for President. Members have the right to nominate themselves. Only nominated candidates may un-nominate themselves. If only one person is nominated to run for President, and accepts such nomination, he or she shall run unopposed. If no person is nominated, the person holding the office may choose to continue in his or her position, or choose to appoint a successor. All other Officers are appointed by act of the Board of Directors from qualified candidates, and serve at the pleasure of the Board.