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Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society
Constitution
ARTICLE I: Name
The name of this Wasington State non-profit organization shall be the Pacific Northwest Herpetologi-cal Society, hereinafter known as "PNHS".

ARTICLE II: Purpose
Section 1:
The primary purpose of PNHS shall be to educate the members of PNHS and the general public about the husbandry of reptiles and amphibians and to take an active role in the preservation and conservation of herpetofauna as well as wildlife in general.

Section 2:
To inform the membership of legislative issues which affect herpetofauna and herpetocul-turists.

Section 3:
To promote communication and understanding among herpetological organizations, zoological institutions, conservation organizations, universities and government.


ARTICLE III: Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of PNHS shall begin the first day of January in each year.


ARTICLE IV: Membership
Membership in PNHS shall be open to all persons who have fulfilled the obligations set forth in the By-Laws.

ARTICLE V: Executive Board
The Executive Board of PNHS shall consist of President, Vice-President, President-Elect, Secretary, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Members-at-Large and Immediate Past President.

ARTICLE VI: Meetings and Quorum
Section 1:
Regular meetings shall be held on the third Sunday of each month, except when otherwise designated.

Section 2:
The annual meeting shall be the regular meeting in January.

Section 3:
Two-thirds (66%) of the voting membership present at a meeting when that meeting is called to order shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.


ARTICLE VII: By-Laws
PNHS shall establish and follow By-Laws concerning the Society and procedures to be followed.

ARTICLE VIII: Rules of Order
On matters of parliamentary procedure not expressly provided for by this Constitution and its By-Laws, the most recetn edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall constitute the ruling authority.

ARTICLE IX: Amendments
Section 1:
Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by a signed petition of 10% of the voting membership or 2/3 (66%) of the Executive Board.

Section 2:
Upon review of the Board a ballot stating the proposed amendment(s) shall be mailed to each voting member at least 30 days prior to the decision deadline.

Section 3:
Such amendment(s) shall be adopted provided it shall have the approval of 2/3 (66%) of the responding voting membership which must comprise a minimum of 20% of the total voting membership.


ARTICLE X: Dissolution
In the event of dissolution of PNHS, all monies remaining in the treasury shall, after payment of all outstanding debts and obligations, be distributed equally between the Woodland Park Zoo and the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Herpetological Departments. Archives of PNHS, such as books, photographic materials, etc., shall be donated to the University of Washington Manuscript Library. Any other capital resources shall be sold to the highest available bidder, with the proceeds to be donated to the above named beneficiaries.