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Bylaw changes  from 2020 Annual Meeting, approved by members via in person vote or phone.

ARTICLE IV MEETINGS


1. Original: The annual membership meeting of this organization shall be held on the 15th day of October each and every year except if such day be a legal holiday, then and in that event, the Board of Directors shall fix the day but it shall not be more than two weeks from the date fixed by these Bylaws.
1. New:  The annual membership meeting of this organization shall be held by January 15th each and every year. 

2. Original: The Secretary shall cause to be mailed to every member in good standing at his address as it appears in the membership roll book in this organization a notice telling the time and place of such annual meeting.
Regular meetings of this organization shall be held by conference call.
2. New: The Secretary shall cause to be mailed or emailed to every member in good standing at his or her address as it appears in the membership roll book in this organization a notice telling the time and place, physical or online, of such annual meeting.
All meetings of this organization may be held by conference call, or online meeting.

3. Original:  The presence of not less than fifty percent (50%) of the appointed members shall constitute a quorum and shall be necessary to conduct the business of this organization; a lesser percentage may adjourn the meeting for a period of not more than six (6) weeks from the date scheduled by these Bylaws and the secretary shall cause a notice of this scheduled meeting to be sent to all those members who were not present at the meeting originally called. A quorum as herein before set forth shall be required at any adjourned meeting.
3. New: The presence of at least fifty percent (50%) of the board members shall constitute a quorum and shall be necessary to conduct the business of this organization at regular and annual meetings; a lesser percentage may adjourn the meeting for a period of not more than six (6) weeks from the date scheduled by these Bylaws and the secretary shall cause a notice of this scheduled meeting to be sent to all those members who were not present at the meeting originally called. 

4. New: Special meetings of this organization may be called by the president when deemed in the best interest of the organization. Notices of such meeting shall be emailed or mailed to all members at their addresses as they appear in the membership roll book at least ten (10) days before the scheduled date set for such special meeting. Such notice shall state the reasons that such meeting has been called, the business to be transacted at such meeting and by whom it was called. At the request of at least fifty (50 %) percent of the members of the Board of Directors or at least fifty ( 50%) percent of the members of the organization, the president shall cause a special meeting to be called. Such request must be made in writing at least ten (10) days before the requested scheduled date. No other business other than that specified in the notice may be transacted at such special meeting without the unanimous consent of all present at such meeting.

ARTICLE V VOTING

 

5. Original: At all meetings, except for the election of officers and directors, all votes shall be by voice. For election of officers, ballots shall be provided, and there shall not appear any place on such ballot any information that might tend to indicate the person who cast such ballot.
5. New: At all meetings, except for the election of officers and directors, all votes shall be by voice, or electronic survey. Additionally, email votes may be taken in between meetings, the results of which shall be recorded in the minutes. For election of officers, electronic ballots shall be provided, or vote taken at the meeting by electronic survey, and there shall not appear any place on such ballot any information that might tend to indicate the person who cast such ballot.

6. Original: At all votes by ballot, the chairman of such meeting shall, prior to the commencement of balloting, appoint a committee of three who shall act as "Inspectors of Election" and who shall, at the conclusion of such balloting, certify in writing to the Chairman the results of the balloting. The certified copy of the balloting results shall be physically affixed in the minute book to the minutes of that meeting.
6. New: At all votes by ballot, the chairman of such meeting shall, prior to the commencement of balloting, appoint a committee of three who shall act as "Inspectors of Election" and who shall, at the conclusion of such balloting, certify in writing to the Chairman the results of the balloting. The certified copy of the balloting results shall be recorded in the minutes of that meeting. 

ARTICLE VII BOARD OF DIRECTORS

7. Original: The business of this organization shall be managed by a Board of Directors, consisting of 7 members, together with the officers of this organization. At least one of the directors elected shall be a resident of the State of Washington and a citizen of the United States.
7. New: The business of this organization shall be managed by a Board of Directors, consisting of at least 7 members, together with the officers of this organization. At least one of the directors elected shall be a resident of the State of Washington and a citizen of the United States.

8. Original: (Regarding Treasurer)
He/she shall cause to be deposited in a regular business bank or trust company a sum not exceeding $500.00 and the balance of the funds of the organization shall be deposited in a savings bank except that the Board of Directors may cause such funds to be invested in such investments as shall be legal for a non-profit corporation in this state. 
8. Proposed:
He/she shall cause the company’s funds to be deposited in a non-profit bank account except that the Board of Directors may cause such funds to be invested in such investments as shall be legal for a non-profit corporation in this state. 
Money shall be kept in savings account except for funds in checking and investments. The checking fund maximum limit shall be set by board vote. Disbursements above this amount shall be approved by the board.

9. New: No officer shall for reason of his or her office be entitled to receive any salary or compensation, but nothing herein shall be construed to prevent an officer or director for receiving any compensation from the organization for duties other than as a director or officer.

ARTICLE X COMMITTEES 
10. Original: The permanent committees shall be:

•       Marketing
•       Legislation
•       Exam Question Review & Improvement
•       Ethics
•       Membership
10. New: The permanent committees shall be:
•       Marketing
•       Legislation
•       Exam Question Review & Improvement
•       Ethics
•       Education
•       Membership
•       Strategic Planning

Original: The dues of this organization shall be $ 35.00 per annum and shall be payable on the date of registration for the examination or application for membership and on January 1 of each subsequent year of membership.
New: The dues and term of membership of this organization shall be set by the board and shall be payable on the date of registration for the examination or application for membership and on the calendar date upon which the term expires for each subsequent term of membership.


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