19 Nebraska Ornithologists' Union 



CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 



ARTICLE I. (Name and Object) 



Section I. This Association shall be known as The Nebraska 

 Ornithologists' Union. 



Sec. 2. Its aims shall be to promote the study of ornithology 

 by more closely uniting the students of this branch of natural 

 history, and to encourage the study of birds in the state of 

 Nebraska. 



ARTICLE II. (Members) 



Section i. Any student of ornithology resident in Nebraska, not 

 less than sixteen years of age, may become a member on receiving 

 a majority vote of the members present at any meeting. All 

 members in good standing shall have the right to vote and hold 

 office. 



Sec. 2. Honorary members shall be elected for their eminence 

 in ornithology or for distinguished services in furthering the aims 

 for which this Union is established. 



Sec. 3. Application for membership in the interim between 

 meetings may be considered by the Executive Committee, and the 

 application granted by a unanimous vote of the committee. 



ARTICLE HI. (Quorum) 



Section i. A quorum for the transaction of business shall be 

 the active members present at any annual meeting, provided the 

 number is not less than nine. 



ARTICLE IV. (Officers and Coatmittees) 



Section i. The officers of this Union shall be: a President, a 

 Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. 



Sec. 2. There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of 

 the officers. 



Sec. 3. Standing committees shall be appointed by the President 

 with the concurrence of the Executive Committee. 



