2024 PSTO Bylaws Adoption Notes

The PSTO Board has approved and recommended the adoption of new bylaws and standing rules. Below is a list of substantial changes in comparison to the current bylaws. If you have additional questions email President@ethspsto.org 

 

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP AND DUES 

  • Updated definition of member, eligibility and timeframe

 

ARTICLE V – OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION 

  • Parliamentarian will be appointed instead of elected, to ensure this person is someone who the board has confidence in their knowledge base of meeting procedure

  • Added clearly defined procedures for Nominating Committee

  • Clarification on eligibility for elections

  • Changed the election meeting from May to March to allow time for the incoming board to train, plan and coordinate with the outgoing board.

  • Added new term for VP Chargers 5k, changed from July-June to August-July to ensure coverage of 5k event by the outgoing officer.

 

ARTICLE VI – DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND CHAIRPERSONS

  • Added procedure for removal of an officer

 

ARTICLE VII – GENERAL MEETINGS 

  • Changed the election meeting from May to March to allow time for the incoming board to train, plan and coordinate with the outgoing board.

 

ADDED STANDING RULES

  • PSTO does not currently have standing rules.

  • Increase dues from $20 family/$10 Staff, to $25 family/$15 Staff

  • Added job descriptions for officers and chairs

  • Added position of Executive VP, second in line to President.

  • Added limited authorization for the Board to pay bills for budgeted expenditures and unbudgeted PSTO bills between General Meetings. 

 
PDF of the draft bylaws and standing rules can be viewed here