     
Constitution
of the
Minnesota
Association of Consulting Foresters
Adopted
1981 - Amended February 11, 1987, February 8, 1991, and July 8, 1998
Article
1: Name
1.
The name of the organization shall be the Minnesota Association of Consulting
Foresters (MACF).
Article
2: Objectives
1.
To promote sustainable multiple use management of the forest resources of
Minnesota.
2.
To promote management programs which enhance the long-term productivity of
forest resources and which minimize the impact of development.
3.
Support related environmental programs that beneficially impact the natural
resources of Minnesota forests.
4.
To provide a communication chain between persons operating as consulting
foresters in Minnesota.
5.
To further public recognition of MACF and MACF members.
6.
To encourage the highest ethical standards in the delivery of forest management
assistance.
Article
3: Membership
1.
Be a practicing professional consulting forester and must be actively offering
his or her services to the public for a fee or retainer.
2.
Possession of a four-year degree in forestry or closely related field from an
accredited college or university and five years of experience in the field of
forestry.
3.
Applicants that do not meet current membership requirements may be accepted as
candidate members.
4.
A person shall become a voting member through payment of annual dues with
assessment of additional dues if deemed necessary.
5.
The applicant for membership will send an application form to the president. At
least twice a year, the president will send a copy of the application(s) for
membership to the members for a vote. An affirmative vote by a simple majority
of the members in good standing shall be required for acceptance. The applicant
will then be informed of the results of the vote.
Article
4: Officers and Duties of Officers
1.
Officers will serve two-year terms. Consecutive terms are allowed.
A.
President
i.
Serves as official spokesperson for the Association.
ii.
Calls special meetings as needed.
iii.
Provides a permanent mailing address for all correspondence.
B.
Vice President
i.
Acts as assistant to President.
ii.
Makes arrangements for the Association's annual meeting.
iii.
Coordinates new member application procedures.
C.
Secretary-Treasurer
i.
Maintains Association's financial accounts subject to member audit.
ii.
Takes minutes of all official meetings.
Article
5: Executive Committee
1.
The Executive Committee shall be the officers of the Association and the past
president.
2.
The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the business of the Association
and shall have control of all funds.
3.
Vacancies in any position other than President shall be filled by appointment by
the Executive Committee. Such appointees shall hold office until the next
regular election of officers.
Article
6: Dues
1.
The Executive Committee shall set the dues.
Article
7: Authorized Payments
1.
The Executive Committee shall authorize the payment of all legitimate expenses.
2.
Legitimate expenses may include payment of actual reasonable expenses incurred
by officers or other designated members for postage and for attending meetings
and other functions which further the Association's objectives.
Article
8: Meetings
1.
There shall be at least one annual business meeting of the Association.
2.
Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be called by mutual consent of that
Committee.
3.
Meetings shall be conducted by Roberts Rules of Order.
Article
9: Ethics
1.
The Association, through vote of the membership, shall establish a voluntary
Code of Ethics.
Article
10: Amendments
1.
Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed to the membership by the
Executive Committee or by written petition of 20 percent of the membership.
2.
Amendments to the Constitution shall be approved upon an affirmative vote of
two-thirds of the membership.
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