Procedures

A set of established forms or methods for conducting the affairs of an organized body such as a business, club, or government.

Source:  The Free Dictionary

Related FAQ:

What powers does the National Board have?

The National Board is authorized to:

  • Determine time and place of National Council Session1
  • Call a special meeting (majority of members required)2
  • Create proposals to be acted upon by the National Council3
  • Determine deadline for proposals4
  • Determine what proposals submitted by councils can be acted upon (unless submitted by 15% of councils)4
  • Administer the requirements for the credentials established by the National Council5
  • Establish standards5
  • Issue standards, procedures, and interpretations5
  • Issue credentials6
  • Revoke credentials6
  • Manage affairs of the corporation between sessions of the National Council7
  • Fill vacancies in its own membership until the next regular session of the National Council8
  • Can act on behalf of the National Council in the event of an emergency that makes it impossible for the National Council to meet9

 

1 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE V/SESSIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL/Regular Sessions
2 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE V/SESSIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL/Special Sessions
3 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE VI/PROPOSALS TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL/Origin Of By National Board of Directors
4 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE VI/PROPOSALS TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL/Origin Of By Local Councils
5 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE VIII/CREDENTIALS/Administration
6 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE VIII/CREDENTIALS/Issuance Revocation
7 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE X/NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS/Management of Corporation
8 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE X/NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS/Vacancies
9 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE X/NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS/Emergency Powers

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