THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL CONVENTION. 7 



The Board of Directors may adopt such rules and regula- 

 tions as they shall deem advisable for their government, and may 

 appoint such committees as they shall consider desirable. 



They shall also make a biennial report to the Governor of 

 the State of the expenditures of the money appropriated to the 

 Association, and arrange the program and order of business for 

 the same. 



Election of Officers. 



Sec. 7. — The President, Vice President and Board of Direc- 

 tors shall be elected annually by ballot at the first annual meeting 

 of the Association. 



The Treasurer and Secretary shall be elected by the Board 

 of Directors. 



The officers of the Association shall retain their offices until 

 their successors are chosen and qualify. 



A plurality vote shall elect. 



Vacancies occurring shall be filled by the Board of Directors 

 until the following annual election. 



Membership. 



Sec. 8. — Any person may become a member of this Asso- 

 ciation by paying the Treasurer such membership fee as shall 

 from time to time be prescribed by the Board of Directors. 



Quorum. 



Sec. 9. — Seven members of the Association shall constitute 

 a quorum for the transaction of business but a less number may 

 adjourn. 



Annual Assessment. 



Sec. 10. — One month prior to the annual meeting in each 

 year the Board of Directors shall fix the amount, if any, which 



