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MINNETONKA POWER SQUADRON BYLAWS Page 14 6.10.3 Carry on the normal business of the Squadron between meetings of the Membership. 6.10.4 Establish committees and appoint members thereto as may seem advisable in the best interests of the Squadron. 6.10.5 Consult with and advise the Commander regarding his appointment of Members to offices or committees provided for herein. 6.10.6 With the advice of the Treasurer, designate depositories in which the Squadron's funds shall be kept; and approve the budget for submission to the members. 6.10.7 Enforce the authority given to it under these Bylaws and take any action necessary to advance the best interests of the Squadron not inconsistent with the policy and authority of USPS. GENERAL COMMITTEES Section 6.11 The NOMINATING COMMITTEE shall be composed of six (6) active members. Three (3) shall be past Commanders and three (3) shall be non-past Commanders. Each shall serve a three (3) year term. To fill the vacancy(s) occasioned by resignation or the expiration of the term(s), one or more member(s) shall be nominated from the floor each year and elected at the annual meeting. Should a member resi~n from the committee or otherwise be unable to complete a three (3) year term, a majority of the committee may elect a replacement member to serve until the next general election. The temporary chairperson will be the most 1romed1ate oast co,~Mar,der availaole ur:~tl s~icn t1Me 35 ~ :er·~1ar,ent chairperson is elected. A member of this committee shall not be disqualified because of such membership for nomination as a candidate for election to the executive committee, but shall be ineligible for nomination and election to any of the elective offices under Article V, Section 5.03 through 5.08 inclusive -14- MINNETONKA POWER SQUADRON BYLAWS Page 15 of the Bylaws, or to serve a succeeding term on this committee. The committee shall select a candidate for each elective office provided herein to be balloted upon at the next annual meeting and shall submit its written report to the Secretary no later than 15 October of each year. Section 6.12 The RULES COMMITTEE shall be composed of six (6) active members. To fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of a term, two (2) members shall be nominated each year for a three (3) year term by the Nominating Committee and elected at the Annual Meeting. Should a member resign from the Committee or otherwise be unable to complete a three (3) year term, a majority of the Committee may elect a replacement member to serve until the next general election. This committee is the guardian of adherence to USPS's constitution and Bylaws, USPS policy, district Bylaws, and Squadron Bylaws. The committee shall keep up-to-date with the "Hodel Bylaws for Squadrons of USPS" and prepare recommendations as necessary to keep the Squadron's Bylaws consistent with the policy and authority of USPS. It shall prepare proposed wording for amendments as may be directed by the Executive Committee or by the membership. Section 6.13 The AUDITING COMMITTEE shall be composed of three (3) active members. To fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of a term, one member shall be nominated each year for a three (3) year term by the Nominating Committee and elected at the Annual Meeting. Should a member resign from .the committee or otherwise be unable to complete a three year term, a majority of the Committee may elect a replacement member to serve until the next general election. It shall examine all records of the Treasurer and conduct an audit annually as of a date fixed by the Executive Committee and report its findings to the membership at the next Annual or General Meeting. STANDING COMMITTEES Section 6.14 Certain Standing Committees shall report to the Executive Committee: 6.14.1 The STREATER COVE COMMITTEE is composed of Active Members sufficient in number to carry out its responsibilities. The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Commander, and is responsible for maintaining and protecting the Streater Cove Property including landi buildings, and equipment. The Committee shall annua ly -15-