NORTH ANDOVER SOCCER ASSOCIATION
NORTH ANDOVER SOCCER ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
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1.0 NAME
The name of this corporation shall be the North Andover Soccer Association, Inc. In these
bylaws, the corporation may be referred to as “NASA” or “the Corporation.”
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2.0 OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY
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2.1 Objectives
The principal objective of NASA is to promote and encourage the game of soccer for the
families of North Andover, and to perform this objective pursuant to the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a charitable organization, organized under Chapter
180, and in accordance with the constitution, bylaws, rules, and regulations of the
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association, Inc. (MYSA) and the Essex County Youth Soccer
Association (ECYSA) with which NASA is affiliated.
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2.2 Philosophy
The philosophy of NASA is to provide play at all levels from instructional to highly
competitive. In accordance with this philosophy, the rules of the game shall be adjusted
where necessary to enhance the probability of meeting the objectives of NASA. NASA shall
cooperate with similar organizations in all areas of mutual interest.
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3.0 MEMBERSHIP
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3.1 Qualifications
Membership shall be open to all North Andover residents who have attained the age of
eighteen and who actively participate in the administration of the NASA program or who is
a parent or legal guardian of a player legally registered with NASA during the previous 12
months. Any person who is suspended by NASA is not considered to be a member.
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3.2 Registration
Registration shall be completed for each playing season. For each season, a registration
period shall be announced defining the dates during which a player may register. A player is
considered registered only once the online registration for that season has been properly
filled out and the full registration fee has been paid or waived. Players who do not register
during the registration period shall be allowed to register at the discretion of the Board of
Directors. The Board of Directors shall maintain registration requirements and procedures
in the Operating Policy document.
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Under no circumstances will a coach assign a player to his own team or accept a late
registration. Coaches who field players not legally registered may be relieved of their
position as coach at the discretion of the appropriate Age Group Director (if an in-town
team). Coaches who field players not legally registered on a travel team will be subject to
the disciplinary actions of ECYSA and/or NASA.
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3.3 Voting Privilege
All members shall be eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or any Special
Members Meeting. Only Board members have the right to vote at all Board of Directors
meetings.
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3.4 Eligibility of Players
The children of any resident of North Andover shall be entitled to participate in the
activities of NASA, provided that the parents or legal guardians of any minor child complete
such documents and releases and accept such terms and the conditions as may be
established from time to time by the Board of Directors.
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Children of non-resident members will be allowed to play at the discretion of the
appropriate Age Group Directors or Travel Directors on a case-by-case basis.
No player will be allowed to play without registering with NASA and making full payment of
the registration fee. Requests for financial assistance to pay NASA registration fees will be
considered by the Board of Directors in its discretion on a case by case basis.
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3.5 Suspension and Expulsion of Non-Playing Members
Any member of NASA may be suspended or expelled from membership by a resolution
passed by not less than two-thirds of the Board of Directors present at a legal Board
meeting. The member has the right to make a statement to the Board of Directors before
the resolution is put to a vote. The member may send a representative in his/her place. The
decision of the Board of Directors shall be binding on the member and written reason for
the suspension or expulsion must be given by the Board of Directors.
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3.6 Complaints, Protests, Suspension and Expulsion of Players
Any player, parent or coach may file a complaint or protest with the Board of Directors. Any
player of NASA may be suspended at the discretion of the Board of Directors as a result of a
protest. The severity and amount of the disciplinary action will be decided on a case by
case basis by the Board of Directors. Documentation of the incident will be submitted for
any incident considered severe enough to warrant disciplinary action by the Board of
Directors. A copy of said documentation will be kept in NASA files, and copies distributed to
appropriate parties by the Secretary of NASA.
Any NASA Director may suspend/remove a player, parent or coach for the duration of a
contest that the Director deems the player, parent or coach to be acting in a way contrary
to NASA rules or rules of normally acceptable behavior. All suspensions must be reported
and reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to or by the next regular meeting. The Board
of Directors is authorized to take further disciplinary action if warranted.
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3.7 Minimum Facilities
The interpretation of minimum facilities is that sufficient playing fields are available.
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4.0 GOVERNMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION
The members of NASA shall be governed by the Board of Directors and the Officers. The
Officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The Board of
Directors shall consist of the Officers and up to sixteen (16) Directors. Selection of
Directors to specific Board positions shall be determined as soon as possible after the AGM
and with preference based on seniority.
4.1 Board of Directors
4.1.1 General
The Board of Directors shall have the power to do, or cause to be done, all things that are
proper to be done by NASA except as otherwise required by law or by these bylaws. The
Board of Directors shall have control and be responsible for the management of the
property of the organization. The Board of Directors shall have access to the books,
records, vouchers and funds of the Treasurer, shall fill all vacancies that may occur during
the year in an office except as otherwise provided by law or in these bylaws and may make
for their own government such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with these bylaws,
as they see fit. They shall have the power to waive fees or charges for any player member
for good cause.
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4.1.2 Number
A Board of Directors of not more than twenty (20) members shall be elected by the
members at the AGM. The Board of Directors shall solicit nominations for the open Board
positions from the membership approximately one (1) month prior to the AGM. At the
annual meeting, the proposed slate of Directors shall be presented to be voted on at the
AGM. Any other members may make nominations for Directors from the floor of the AGM
provided that the nominated member is present and expresses a willingness to fulfill the
responsibilities of a Board member. A Director must be a member in good standing at the
time of his election.
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4.1.3 Vacancies
Any vacancy on the Board of Directors created by resignation or other administrative
action may be filled by simple majority vote of the Board of Directors. First consideration
may be given to unsuccessful candidates for Board membership from the last AGM that
were either nominated in advance and pre-entered on the ballot or were nominated from
the floor and were present at that AGM. Vacancies may persist if no candidates are
presented and the Board of Directors feels it can conduct business without filling the
vacancy. The term of Board members filling shall last only until the next AGM.
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4.1.4 Tenure
Each Director shall hold office for a term of two years after his/her election at an AGM. If
the director so desires, the director can extend their tenure for one additional two year
term. The maximum time a director may serve on the Board of Directors is four
consecutive years.
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The President can serve for a one or two year term. The Vice President can also serve for a
one or two year term. The time as President and Vice President may allow for a director to
serve more than four consecutive years, but he/she may not exceed six years as an elected
member of the board.
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In the case that there are positions unfilled through member solicitation, existing directors
may be extended as directors beyond the four year term. At the annual meeting, these
members must be announced to the membership as candidates filling a needed vacancy. If
no additional candidates present themselves, then the membership can vote to extend the
current Director for one additional year. This extension allows the director to participate as
a full director on the board. This provision may not apply to the President, Vice President,
Secretary or Treasurer.
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Any Director may resign by giving his/her written resignation to the Board or to the
Secretary. Such resignations shall be effective upon receipt unless otherwise specified and
acquiesced by the Board.
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In the event that a Director does not regularly attend the board meetings or fails to
perform his/her responsibilities to NASA as determined by the Board of Directors and
these bylaws, the remaining majority members of the Board may declare his/her position
vacant.
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In the case when a Director fills a vacant board position, their official tenure from the
perspective of a term limit begins when they are officially elected to the board at an annual
meeting.
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4.1.5 Regular Board Meetings
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The Board of Directors shall hold regular Board meetings on a monthly basis, including a
regular meeting prior to the AGM to prepare the agenda, reports, and recommendations to
be presented at the AGM. The new Board of Directors shall hold a meeting as soon as
practical after the AGM for the purpose of organizing itself and implementing the actions
taken at the AGM and do whatever other planning is necessary for a successful year.
A Proxy Vote is permissible at Regular Board Meetings whereby a Board member may grant
voting power to another Board member to vote on his behalf. This power must be
presented to the Board in writing at the start of the Regular Board Meeting.
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4.1.6 Special Meetings
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In addition to the meetings required in Section 4.1.5, the Board of Directors may hold
Special Meetings as they deem necessary. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors may
be called by the Secretary whenever requested by the President, by three (3) or more
Directors, or by these Bylaws.
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A Proxy Vote is permissible at Special Meetings whereby a Board member may grant voting
power to another Board member to vote on his behalf. This power must be presented to
the Board in writing at the start of the Special Meeting.
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4.1.7 Notice of Meetings of the Board of Directors
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A notice of the meetings of the Board of Directors stating the place, date, and hour thereof,
shall be given at least seven (7) days before the meeting, to each Director. No written notice
need be given to any Director for Special Meetings within any specified time frame.
Announcement of intent to hold a future meeting given at a prior meeting of the Board is
interpreted as fulfilling all the notification of a meeting requirement.
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4.1.8 Agenda
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The Secretary or the Director calling the meeting shall provide a copy of the agenda of
items to be discussed along with the purpose of the meeting to each member as part of the
notice of the meeting. No written agenda need be given to any member for emergency
meetings within any specified time frame. Reason of intent to hold a future meeting given
at a prior meeting of the Board is interpreted as fulfilling all the requirements of furnishing
an agenda.
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4.1.9 Quorum
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Seven (7) Directors, one (1) of which shall be an officer, constitutes a quorum for the
transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
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4.1.10 Action at Meetings
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At any meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, the vote of the
majority of those present, unless a different vote is specified by Law, by the Articles of
Organization, or by these bylaws, shall be sufficient to decide the matter.
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4.1.11 Committees
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The Board of Directors may create special purpose Committees and delegate thereto any
or all their powers, except those which are prohibited by these bylaws. The membership of
such a Committee must be reapproved by the Board when and if its term exceeds one year.
No committee member may serve for more than four (4) consecutive years on a particular
committee.
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4.1.12 Dues and Assessments
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The player fees shall be set by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may from
time to time assess additional charges for, among other things, expenses incurred or to be
incurred. Said assessments shall be borne and paid by the members unless otherwise
specified by the Board of Directors.
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4.1.13 Action By Writing
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Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Directors may be taken
without a meeting if all the Directors consent to the action in writing or by email and the
written consents are filed with the records of the meetings of the Directors. Such consents
shall be treated for all purposes as a vote at a meeting.
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4.1.14 Records and Procedures of the Board of Directors
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The Directors shall cause a record of their proceedings in all Directors meetings to be
properly kept by the Secretary or by a secretary pro tempore. The records shall be verified
by the signature of the person acting as secretary of the meeting. The Board of Directors
shall be responsible for enforcing the Constitution and Bylaws.
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4.2 President
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The President shall be chief executive and head of the Corporation and shall have the
general control and management of its business and affairs, subject however to any
limitations expressly provided herein and to the controlling authority of the Board of
Directors. He/she shall preside at all meetings of NASA. During the absence of the
President and Vice-President, the Secretary shall discharge the official duties of the
President.
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4.3 Vice President
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The Vice President shall be vested with all the powers and shall be required to perform all
the duties of the President in his/her absence or disability and the performance of any act
or the execution of any instrument by a Vice President shall, so far as any third person is
concerned, constitute conclusive evidence of the absence or disability of the President.
He/she shall be responsible for interfacing with the officials of the Town of North Andover
and other jurisdictions for the purposes of maintaining good will, procuring required fields
necessary for the operation of our Fall and Spring programs. The Vice President will also
oversee management of the NASA Cadence document that ensures all Board activities are
completed in a timely manner. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as may
be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
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4.4 Treasurer
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The Treasurer shall be responsible for the custody of the funds and valuable books and
papers of NASA. He/she shall keep full and accurate accounts of the receipts and
disbursements in books belonging to NASA and shall deposit all monies and other valuable
effects in the name and to the credit of NASA in such depositories as may be designated by
the Board of Directors.
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He/she shall disburse the funds for NASA as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, or
President, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the
President and/or Directors whenever they may require it, an account of all his/her
transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of NASA. He/she shall be at all
times subject to the control and direction of the Board of Directors and shall perform such
other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe and require.
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He/she shall submit an annual financial statement, including a balance sheet, income
statement, and statement of cash flow summarizing the receipts and disbursements for the
year and compared to at least the last 2 years to the Board of Directors and officers at least
one week before the AGM. He/she shall reconcile the books monthly and provide
documentation supporting to show proof of funds quarterly.
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The Treasurer shall present to the Board, at the first regular meeting of the year, a budget
of anticipated revenue and expenses for the fiscal year (January 1st to December 31st). This
budget must be approved by the Board of Directors before the start of the spring season.
This budget shall be used to guide NASA’s expenses during the year. Any substantial
expense deviation of 15% or more from a budget line must be approved by the Board.
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4.5 Secretary
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The Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining all necessary books in which shall be
recorded the minutes and proceedings of all meetings of the voting members and Board of
Directors. The Secretary shall give to the voting members and the Board of Directors, the
notice required by these bylaws of every stated or special meeting of the voting members
and of the Board of Directors meetings, or other locations and times which the Secretary
determines to be reasonable.
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The Secretary, in general, shall perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary
authorized or required by law, or as the Board of Directors may require. In the absence of
the Secretary from a stated or special meeting, a temporary secretary shall be chosen by
the President who shall record the proceedings thereof in the aforesaid books. The
Secretary shall see to it that all Officers and Directors receive copies of the minutes within
one month of the meeting.
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All correspondence external to the Board of Directors and association meetings shall be
channeled through the Secretary for inclusion into NASA’s records.
In the absence of the President and Vice President at a Board meeting, the Secretary shall
perform all of the functions of the President.
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Prior to any vote on a significant motion that has long term impact on NASA, the Secretary
shall write the motion into the records word-for-word and record the vote. The motions
may include but not be limited to the change in dues structure, or other policy decisions. A
Board of Directors member may request recording of any motion put to a vote.
The Secretary shall be the designated Risk Manager for NASA in accordance with MYSA
regulations and will be responsible for the CORI submissions, enforcing all adult risk
management requirements and policies and shall maintain such records as required by law.
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4.6 Additional Directors
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There shall be an additional set of directors who must fulfill the following responsibilities.
The makeup of the board of directors must be approved by the Board and all
responsibilities shall be allocated to a specific director. The specific Director positions and
responsibilities shall be documented within the Operating Policy.
4.6.1 Registrar
The Registrar shall be responsible for coordinating all activities relating to registration as
outlined in 3.2 above, and as determined by the Board and documented within the
Operating Policy, such as the printing of player lists and team rosters. The Registrar is
responsible for overseeing and ensuring the completion of all administrative/database
functions out-sourced on a contract basis.
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4.6.2 Development
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The director appointed to manage development shall be responsible for fulfilling the
development/training requirements of NASA. The Director is responsible for developing,
organizing and running programs, clinics, courses, etc. for the training of the players,
coaches and referees. He/she shall also keep an updated list of NASA’s licensed coaches
and referees.
The Board of Directors may choose to hire a Director of Coaching (DOC) to assist with
player and coach development. The Development Director serves as primary liaison
between the DOC and the board of directors.
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4.6.3 Travel
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The director(s) appointed to manage the travel program shall be responsible for overseeing
and coordinating all aspects of the boys/girls travel programs as outlined in the Travel
Team Policy, and for serving as the liaison with the Essex County Youth Soccer Association.
Some of these duties include, but are not limited to: working with the registrar to manage
travel team registrations; ensuring the timely registration of all travel teams with ECYSA;
assist in the selection of all travel team coaches; assume the overall role of supervising
travel team tryouts with the assistance of the all grade select team coach; monitoring the
selection of the all grade select teams and all travel teams; ensuring each travel team has
proper equipment; and providing any and all assistance before and during the season to
travel team coaches when necessary.
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The specific number of directors needed to manage the travel program shall be determined
by the Board of Directors and presented at the AGM for approval by the membership. If
necessary, the Travel Director(s) can be adjusted during the year by a vote by the Board of
Directors. The Travel Director(s) will chair the Travel Team Committee.
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4.6.4 In-Town Age Group
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The director(s) appointed to manage the in-town soccer program shall be responsible for
organizing, coordinating and managing all aspects of the program for the assigned
divisions. This includes: determining numbers of teams; recruiting coaches; developing
rosters; developing schedules; assigning fields; conducting coaches meetings; and making
the final determination, along with the Field Maintenance Director, on the cancellation of
games and practices due to weather conditions.
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The specific number of directors needed to manage the in-town program shall be
determined by the Board of Directorsboard of directors and presented at the AGMAnnual
Meeting for approval by the membership. If necessary, the Age Group Director(s)directors
can be adjusted during the year by a vote by the Board of Directors.
The Age Group Director(s) will work closely with the Development Director on player and
coach development programs for that respective age group.
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4.6.5 Field Maintenance
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The director appointed for field maintenance shall be responsible for soliciting and
coordinating the efforts of volunteers, contractors and town resources to ensure the
adequate preparation of assigned playing fields for games and practices, including mowing,
lines, nets and goals. This includes participating in regular field maintenance committee
meetings with the town Department of Public Works. The Director shall also be responsible
for coordinating field renovation projects with town officials.
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4.6.6 Referees
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The director appointed to manage referees shall be responsible for recruiting, training and
monitoring referees for the intown program. The Director shall generate schedules, select
appropriate referees for each age division, coordinate referee clinics with the director
responsible for development and provide each referee with written instructions
appropriately adapted for each in-town age group.
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4.6.7 Equipment
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The director appointed to manage equipment shall be responsible for purchasing,
maintaining and keeping adequate inventories of all equipment necessary for the travel and
in-town programs. He/she shall coordinate with the directors responsible for the travel
and in-town programs for the distribution and collection of equipment each season. The
Director shall submit a written inventory to the Board detailing numbers, location and
condition of the equipment once a year.
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4.6.8 Uniforms
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The director appointed to manage uniforms shall be responsible for the uniform process
for the travel program. This includes providing information to the community about the
available uniforms and their cost, collecting uniform orders, working with the uniform
provider to fulfill the orders, and distributing orders to players as necessary. The Director
may also maintain reserve uniforms to loan to players as needed.
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4.6.9 Community Outreach & Events
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The director appointed to manage community outreach and events shall be responsible for
managing the annual NASA Jamboree , the annual Spring Kickoff Celebration and for
coordinating other special projects, awards recognitions, etc. which may be assigned by the
Board. The director will also be responsible for managing the high school scholarship
program, including managing the application review process and the distribution of
scholarship awards. Additionally, the director will be responsible for facilitating, managing
and tracking the Board’s fundraising efforts.
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4.6.10 Public Relations
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The director appointed to manage public relations shall be responsible for managing the
flow of information from the Board of Directors to the membership. The Director will
maintain and manage the organization’s social media properties and newsletter. In
addition, the Director will act in a public relations role and seek to promote the activities of
the organization in the local and regional press; this includes supporting the promotion of
the NASA-hosted tournaments and events as well as notification of successes of NASA
teams in regular and tournament play.
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4.6.11 Website & Information Technology
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The director appointed to manage communications shall be responsible for maintenance of
the NASA website, as well as all online subscriptions, domains and other information
technology. The Director will maintain and manage the organization’s website in
communication with the PR Director to ensure consistent messaging to the community
The Director will also work with the other Board members to update the website as
necessary with information pertinent to their roles and responsibilities.
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4.6.11 Directors At Large
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The Board may also elect up to five Directors At Large, so long as total directors serving on
the board is not more than twenty. At Large members may serve a one year term in this
role. Tenure may be extended beyond the one year term via member vote at the Annual
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General Meeting. At Large directors may vote on Board matters, and full participation in
monthly board meetings is expected. At Large directors will assist other directors with
their responsibilities and duties as needed and requested.
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4.7 Other Powers and Duties
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Each officer and director shall, subject to these bylaws, have in addition to the duties and
power specifically set forth in these bylaws, such other duties and powers as the Directors
[or members] may from time to time designate.
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5.0 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
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5.1 Annual General Meeting of the Corporation
The AGM shall be held on the second Tuesday of November in each year or if that be a legal
holiday in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the next succeeding full business day
at an hour and place specified by the President and stated in the notice of the meeting. The
purposes for which the AGM is to be held, in addition to those prescribed by law, by the
Articles of Organization, or by these bylaws, may be specified by the Board of Directors or
by the President prior to the meeting. If no AGM is held in accordance with the foregoing
provisions, a special meeting may be held in lieu thereof, and any action taken at such
meeting shall have the same effect as if taken at the AGM.
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5.2 Special Meetings
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Special Meetings of the Corporation may be called at any time by the President or a
majority of the Board of Directors. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to call a Special
Meeting of the members whenever requested to do so by ten percent (10%) or more
members stating the time, place and purpose of the meeting.
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5.3 Place of Meeting
All meetings shall be held at such places in North Andover, Massachusetts as designated in
the notice of the meeting. Meetings may also be held virtually, via video conferencing.
5.4 Notice of Meetings
A person calling the meeting at least ten (10) days before the meeting to all members to the
last known email address of each member or in such other way as the Board of Directors
shall order. No notice need be given to any member if a written waiver of notice, executed
before or after the meeting by the member or his attorney thereunto authorized is filed
with the records of the meeting.
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5.5 Quorum
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At any meeting of the members, ten (10) members present in person or by proxy shall
constitute a quorum. At any meeting of the members at which a quorum is present, the
vote of a majority of those present on any matter, unless a different Vote is specified by law,
by the Articles of Organization or by these bylaws, shall be sufficient to decide such matter.
The requirements for note taking and record keeping shall apply to a meeting of the
members.
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5.6 Voting
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Each member shall have one vote. A member may vote either in person or by written proxy
dated not more than two months before the meeting named therein. Proxies shall be filed
with the Secretary of the Meeting before being voted.
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6.0 INDEMNIFICATION
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Each person now or hereafter a Director and officer of this Corporation, and each person
now or hereafter a coach or assistant coach of a team organized by this Corporation and
each person selected to be a referee for the games of said teams and activity coordinators
shall be indemnified by this Corporation against all expenses and losses reasonably
Incurred or suffered by him in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceedings, civil
or criminal, actual or threatened, to which he may be made a party by reason of his being
or having been such Director and officer, coach, assistant coach or referee as aforesaid, or
by reason of his alleged acts or omissions as such Director and officer, coach, assistant
coach or referee except with respect to any matter as to which he shall have been
adjudicated In any proceeding not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that
his action was In the best interests of the Corporation, provided, however, that the
Corporation may compromise and settle any such claim, action, suit or proceeding and pay
such expenses and losses, if such settlement and payment appear to be for the best interest
of the Corporation in the judgment of a majority of the disinterested members of the Board
of Directors, whose judgment on the matter shall be final.
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7.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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7.1 Fiscal Year
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Except as from time to time otherwise determined by the Directors, the fiscal year of the
Corporation shall be the twelve months ending the 31st day of December.
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7.2 Seal
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The seal of the Corporation shall, subject to alteration by the Directors, bear its name, the
word “Massachusetts” and the year of its incorporation.
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7.3 Execution of Instruments
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All deeds, leases, transfers, bonds, notes and other obligations authorized to be executed by
an officer of the Corporation on its behalf shall be signed by the President or the Treasurer,
except as the Directors may generally or in particular cases otherwise determine.
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8.0 PLAYING RULES
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8.1 General
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The Board of Directors may, from time to time, publish playing rules which, providing they
do not contravene with this constitution and bylaws, shall be binding upon all NASA
members and NASA teams.
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9.0 OPERATING POLICY
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The Board of Directors shall maintain an operating policy document covering the expected
procedures of the board and the program. This Operating Policy must be kept in the
records of the Corporation and can only be updated by Board of Directors vote. The
Operating Policy shall be made available to the public in an appropriate manner such as
publication on the web site. All changes to the Operating Policy shall be tracked within the
records.
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10.0 AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
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No variations of the Constitution and bylaws by addition, omission or amendment shall be
adopted without approval at the AGM. It is desirable, however, that the bylaws should
represent the wishes of the general membership. Therefore, at the AGM, the Board of
Directors shall present to the members any proposals they may have for changes in the
existing bylaws. The proposals of the Board and those of members shall be discussed and
voted upon, a simple majority of those present being necessary for acceptance of the
change. This procedure shall not prevent the Board of Directors from introducing new
bylaws as demanded by situations that arise during the year. If conditions warrant, a
Special Meeting may be held. Notice of such meeting shall be per 5.2. The amendment shall
not be carried unless supported by a majority vote of those present at the meeting. The
quorum shall be per section 5.5.
(Approved 6-7-87)
(Amended 11-16-89)
(Amended 11.12-91)
(Amended 11-10-92)
(Amended 11-09-94)
(Amended 11-14-96)
(Amended 11-18-2003)
(Amended 11-13-2012)
(Amended 11-10-2020)
(Amended 11-09-2021)
(Amended 11-14-2023)
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