BY-LAWS IX 



which shall be published : Provided, That no expenditure shall be 

 authorized or made by them except in pursuance of a previous ap- 

 propriation voted by the Board. 



8. The Executive Committee shall make arrangements for the 

 custody of the funds of the Institution ; keep an accurate account 

 of all receipts and disbursements, and submit annually to the Trus- 

 tees a full statement of the finances of the Institution, and a detailed 

 estimate for the expenditures of the succeeding year. 



9. In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, or in his 

 absence or inability to perform his duties, they shall devolve upon 

 the Secretary of the Executive Committee, who shall be a member 

 thereof. 



10. At least one month before the annual meeting, the Chairman 

 of the Board of Trustees shall appoint a skilled public accountant to 

 audit the accounts of the Institution. 



1 1 . The terms of all officers shall continue until their successors 

 are elected. 



12. These By Laws may be amended at any meeting of the Board 

 of Trustees by a majority vote of the entire membership of the 

 Board, provided written notice of the proposed amendment has been 

 mailed to each member of the Board thirty days prior to the meeting. 



