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[(iv)] 4. has powers and duties delegated by the [constitution or]

laws of the society;

[(6)](VII) the officers of the society are elected by the supreme legislative or
governing body or by the board of directors; and

[(7)](VIII)the members, officers, representatives, or delegates of the society
may not vote by proxy; OR

(2) (I) THE SOCIETY PROVIDES IN ITS LAWS FOR A SUPREME
LEGISLATIVE OR GOVERNING BODY COMPOSED OF:

1. A BOARD COMPOSED OF INDIVIDUALS ELECTED BY THE
MEMBERS, EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN INTERMEDIATE

ASSEMBLIES; AND

2. ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF

THE SOCIETY;

(II) ELECTION OF THE BOARD MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY MAIL;

(III) THE TERM OF AN ELECTED BOARD MEMBER MAY NOT EXCEED

4 YEARS;

(IV) THE INDIVIDUALS ELECTED TO THE BOARD:

1. ARE A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD; AND

2. HAVE AT LEAST THE NUMBER OF VOTES REQUIRED TO
AMEND THE LAWS OF THE SOCIETY;

(V) VACANCIES ON THE BOARD BETWEEN ELECTIONS ARE FILLED
AS PRESCRIBED BY THE LAWS OF THE SOCIETY;

(VI) AN INDIVIDUAL FILLING THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF AN
ELECTED BOARD MEMBER IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN ELECTED MEMBER; AND

(VII) THE BOARD MEETS AT LEAST QUARTERLY TO CONDUCT THE
BUSINESS OF THE SOCIETY.

8-411,

(a) The incorporators shall sign and acknowledge the articles of incorporation.
(b) The articles of incorporation shall include:

(1) the purpose for which the society is being formed and the manner in
which its corporate powers are to be exercised;

(2) the name of the society;

(3) the name, address, and state of residence of each incorporator; and

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