Article VI -- Officers

The officers of the Council shall consist of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and a Secretary-Treasurer.

The Chairperson. The duties of the Chairperson shall be to call all special meetings, send a notice of all regular or special meetings, preside at all Council meetings and sit as ex-officio member of all sub-committees appointed by him or her. The Chairperson shall have the power to create any and all sub-committees deemed necessary or appropriate by the Council.

The Vice-Chairperson shall have all the duties and powers of the Chairperson in the event of his/her absence or incapacity and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson.

The Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep the books and records of the Council. He or she shall be responsible for the minutes of each Council meeting and the distribution of such minutes to the membership, shall be empowered to certify to all actions taken by the Council and shall monitor the handling of budgetary matters and financial action taken by the Council.

Except for the initial officers of the Council, who shall serve until August 31, 1994, each officer shall serve for a term of one (1) year.

Succession. No officer except one elected to fill the unexpired term as provided in S7 below shall be permitted to succeed himself or herself for more than one term.

Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs, for any reason, in any office provided for herein, such vacancy shall be filled by electing a replacement at the next regular meeting of the Council.