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Sec 3. Any vacancy in the Board of Directors shall be filled, for the unexpired 
terms, at any annual meeting, or at any special meeting called for the purpose, in the 
manner provided for the original election of directors. 
Sec 4. [Four] members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum at any 
meeting of the Board of Directors. 
Sec 5. [The compensation, if any, of the Board of Directors and the officers shall 
be determined by the members of the Association at a regular or called meeting of 
the Association.] 
Sec 6. Any director or officer of the association may, for cause, at any annual 
meeting or at any special meeting called for the purpose, at which a majority of the 
members shall be present, be removed from office by vote of not less than two-thirds 
of the members present. Such director or officer shall be informed in writing of the 
charges at- least [five] days before such meeting and at such meeting shall have an 
opportunity to be heard in person, by counsel, and by witnesses, in regard thereto. 
Note.— In some cases, especially When the Board of Directors is large, it is desirable to hare an execu- 
tive committee. Such a committee can be made up of the officers and one or two other members of 
the Board. 
Article VII. — Duties of the Directors. 
Section 1. The Board of Directors shall manage the business and the affairs of the 
Association and make the necessary rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law 
or with these by-laws, for the management of the business and the guidance of the 
officers, employees, and agents of the Association. 
Sec 2. The Board of Directors may employ and dismiss for cause a Business Man- 
ager, and fix his compensation. He shall have charge of the business of the Association 
under the direction of the Board of Directors. 
Sec 3. The Board of Directors shall require the treasurer and all other officers, 
agents, and employees charged by the Association with responsibility for the custody 
of any of its funds or property to give bond with sufficient surety for the faithful 
performance of their official duties. 
Sec 4. The Board of Directors shall meet on the [first Saturday] of each month at 
the office of the Association in the town of [Hilton, New York]. Special meetings of 
the board shall be held upon call of the President or upon written request of [three] 
members of the board. 
Article VIII. — Duties of the Officers. 
Section 1. The President shall — 
(a) Preside over all meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors. 
(6) Sign as President, with the [Secretary-Treasurer], all checks, notes, deeds, 
and other instruments on behalf of the Association. 
(c) Call special meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors. 
(d) Perform all acts and duties usually required of an executive and presiding 
officer. 
Sec 2. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice President shall pre- 
side and perform the duties of the President. 
Sec 3. The [Secretary-Treasurer] shall— 
(a) Keep a complete record of all meetings of the Association and of the Board 
of Directors. 
(b) Sign as [Secretary-Treasurer], with the President, all checks, notes, deeds, 
and other instruments on behalf of the Association. 
(c) Serve all notices required by law and by these by-laws. 
(d) Receive and disburse all funds and be the custodian of all the property of 
the Association. 
