Constitution and ByLaws

The WEAT-NTS Constitution contains the fundamental principles which govern the operation of the WEAT North Texas Section. WEAT-NTS Bylaws establish the basic structure, specific rules of guidance, and methods by which officers and committees of the organization to function.

WEAT Member Code of Conduct

Current Constitution and Bylaws

• The Constitution and Bylaws Committee consist of five or more members, including the Secretary and Section Representative.
• The Committee acts on all proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaws, and submit all approved changes to the Executive Committee.

Constitution and Bylaws Modifications
(June 2021)

• Amendments to the Constitution and its Bylaws may be proposed by the
  Executive Committee through its Constitution and Bylaws Committee, by a
  majority of the Executive Committee, or by a written petition signed by at
  least 10 percent of the members of the Section and submitted to the
  Secretary.
• Proposed amendments shall then be considered by the Constitution and
  Bylaws Committee and changes made if considered appropriate. The
  changed version, if acceptable to the original proposer, or the original version
  if changes are not acceptable, shall then be submitted to the Section at its
  next meeting provided such proposal has been submitted to the membership
  30 days in advance of the meeting date at which Amendments will be voted
  upon.
• Proposed amendments shall be submitted for approval by the
  WEAT NTS Constitution and Bylaws Committee prior to the presentation to
  the Section for Adoption.
• Amendments to this Constitution and its Bylaws may be made by two thirds
  affirmative vote of the members present and voting at the meeting.
• The Secretary shall advise the Constitution and Bylaws Committee as to
  action taken on proposed amendments voted upon.
• When amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws have been approved by
  the Section, they shall take effect immediately and the revised constitution
  shall be distributed to all interested members current in Section dues.