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Treasurer, each of whom must be a member in good standing.

c. To find dues payable by members
d.[[strikethrough]]c.[[/strikethrough]] To fix salaries of officers and employees.
e [[strikethrough]]d[[/strikethrough]]. To accept gifts, bequests, and contributions from any sources except known subversive organizations or individuals.
f [[strikethrough]]e[[/strikethrough]]. To appropriate, allocate and budget funds to effectuate the purposes of the organization.
g [[strikethrough]]f[[/strikethrough]]. To fill vacancies of officers for the balance of unexpired terms, except that upon the death or resignation of the President his office shall be filled by the First Vice-President, and the Second Vice-President shall thereupon become First Vice-President.
h [[strikethrough]]g[[/strikethrough]]. To adopt and determine upon policies on behalf of the organization, taking fully into account any relevant action [[strikethrough]] utilizing and considering recommendations [[/strikethrough]] of the annual convention. [[strikethrough]] for this purpose. [[/strikethrough]]
i [[strikethrough]]h[[/strikethrough]] . To retain and agree upon compensation for such professional assistance as may be required.
j [[strikethrough]]i[[/strikethrough]] . To [[strikethrough]] appoint and [[/strikethrough]] constitute [[strikethrough]] such [[/strikethrough]] committees for such purposes as it deems necessary.
k [[strikethrough]] j. To determine fiscal and personnel policies. [[/strikethrough]]
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Section 4. Quorum. A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum.
Section 5. Referenda. The Executive Council may act by mail ballot upon any matter within its power at any time between annual conventions upon referendum directed by the Executive Committee or upon petition for a referendum, stating the matter to be voted upon, signed by twenty percent of the membership of the Executive Council.

Article VI[[strikethrough]]I[[/strikethrough]]--Executive Committee

Section 1. Selection of Executive Committee. During its first meeting, which shall be held immediately following the national convention, the Executive Council shall choose an Executive Committee, which shall serve during the same term as the Executive Council. The Executive Committee shall consist of five members of the Executive Council, including the President. It may vote by mail, telegraph or telephone.