G. Article IV, Section 2 - Number of Directors
Article IV, Section 2 currently reads:
The number of directors shall be no fewer than eleven (11) and no more than fifteen (15) as set, from time to time, by the Board of Directors. Whenever possible, the total number of directors shall be an odd number.The term of office shall commence upon announcement of theelection resultsat the annual meeting.
Recommended change:
Change the last sentence to “The term of office shall commence at the first meeting of the new board in May.
Amended Article IV, Section 2 would read:
The number of directors shall be no fewer than eleven (11) and no more than fifteen (15) as set, from time to time, by the Board of Directors. Whenever possible, the total number of directors shall be an odd number.The term of office shall commence upon June 1st.
Rationale:
Since the date of the annual meeting may change from year to year, it is important that the new Board begin service on a consistent date.