Bylaws

ONE

On the occasion of a physical meeting, rather than that which may be conducted via the Internet, e-mail or telephone, Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the parliamentary proceedings of TCSR. The order of business shall be:

Roll call
Reading of minutes from previous meeting
Unfinished business
Reports from officers
New business

TWO

All TCSR matters that come to a vote shall be conducted either via the Internet by forum or by e-mail, or in person. A vote shall be considered carried when a majority of members have affirmed it. Voting shall be open for a period of not less than seven days nor more than fourteen days for votes conducted via the Internet by forum, or by e-mail. The Secretary shall record the issue of the vote, by whom it was proposed and seconded, the number of votes received, the outcome of the vote, and the dates the vote was opened and closed.

THREE

All bills must be reviewed and approved by the Council before they are paid. The TCSR treasury and its associated records shall be maintained according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and in accordance with the laws of the United States of America. Records of any and all TCSR fund collection and disbursement shall be available to the general membership only to the extent required by law.

FOUR

All applications for membership must be made to the Secretary. All applications not submitted through the Internet must be forwarded by the TCSR liaison to the Secretary in a timely manner.

FIVE

There shall be no charge for associate membership in the TCSR. There is a $20 yearly dues fee to become a Full (voting) member. The Yearly Dues Fees are to be used expressly for Club expenses and other funds shall be raised through approved measures such as sale of TCSR merchandise, through donations, or other fees based expressly upon a "member's choice" protocol, that is, that each member has the choice to purchase optional goods or services, or forego said goods or services.

SIX

Only Full TCSR Members shall be eligible to serve on the Council.