King County Search Dogs

ARTICLE II- ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS

2.1 The By-laws of KCSD, in conjunction with the laws of the State of Washington, shall govern the internal operations of the KCSD.

2.2 The By-laws of KCSD shall be adopted and take effect upon a majority vote of the active membership in good standing, present, and entitled to vote at a meeting.

2.3 Amendments to KCSD By-laws may be proposed by the Executive Board or by written petition signed by at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the eligible voting members in good standing and presented to the Secretary. The Executive Board must review all petitions for amendments at the next regular or special meeting.

2.4 After review, the Executive Board shall conduct a vote utilizing a written ballot held at the stated regular or special meeting following presentation and review of the proposal or petition. Each voting member shall be sent one ballot via the U.S. mail at least fourteen (14) days prior to the next scheduled general membership meeting.

2.5 Changes to the KCSD written policies and procedures, which are not an embodiment of the By-laws may be recommended by the Executive Board as needed. These changes shall be submitted, in writing, to the general membership for review and approval vote, provided that such action does not violate state statutes or the rules and policies of the King County Search and Rescue Association ("KCSARA"), of which KCSD is a member.