By-Laws
Article 1:TITLE and OBJECTIVES```
Section 1: Title: This organization is incorporated under the laws of the state of New York and shall be known as the Central New York Reining Horse Association (CNYRHA), and will be based in Syracuse, New York. At all times it will be operated as a non-profit association in accordance with the laws of the state of New York and the United States of America. All proceedings of this association shall be in accord with the policies and activities of the National Reining Horse Association.
Section 2: Objectives, To promote and encourage the showing of reining horses in central New York for the benefit and enjoyment of its members and to develop and disseminate materials as necessary to provide contestants and spectators with a better understanding of the proper performance of the reining horse in the show arena.
ArticleII:Elections
Section 1: The nominations of officers and directors shall be in Nov., with the elections to be held in December.
Section 1A: Beginning 2005 The office of President shall be for 2yrs and beginning in 2006 the office of Vice President shall also be for two years thence forth the two office terms shall alternate elections every year. Also beginning 2005 three directors shall be elected for two years and beginning in 2006 three directors shall be elected for two years thence forth alternating elections for three directors every year.
Section 2: An officer may succeed himself/herself for unlimited terms as long as they are re-nominated and re-elected at the annual meeting in accordance with the by-laws.
Section 3: Adult members in good standing with both NRHA and CNYRHA for the previous and current year are eligible for election to office. Nominations for offices open for election may be submitted and published in the association newsletter and included on the official ballot- not less than 30 days prior to the General Membership Meeting. Only members in good standing with CNYRHA are eligible to nominate and vote.
Section 4: Each member in good standing with CNYRHA shall be entitled to one vote, including youth members that hold a regular CNYRHA membership. Family memberships will be entitled to two (2) adult votes.
Section 5: Absentee ballots shall be made available to all members by publication in the association newsletter at least 30 days prior to the December meeting. Said ballots must be received by the presiding officer prior to the election.
Section 6: The election of the officers at the December meeting shall be by closed ballot and shall be audited by 3 pre-authorized members. In the event of a tie(s) in the election of officers the Presidents votes shall be held unopened to be used to break said tie(s).