B.  Roberts Rules of Order, as may be amended from time to time, shall governed the meetings of members in so far as such rules are not inconsistent with or in conflict with these By-laws.

Article VI: VOTING

Any measure requiring a vote shall be passed by a simple majority vote of the voting membership present at the Chapter meeting.

Article VII: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The officers shall consist of a President, Vice/President/Treasurer, Secretary and Executive Board Member.  Only voting members in good standing may serve as officers.  Each officer shall serve for a term of ONE year.  The President shall appoint one member to serve on the Nominating Committee with the Executive Board Member at the June meeting.  Officers shall be elected annually at the July meeting and shall take officer at the August meeting.

Section I: DUTIES

1. President:
   1. To preside over all regularly schedule meetings.
   2. To appoint ad hoc committees comprised of both voting and non voting members as deemed necessary to conduct the business of the Chapter.
   3. To communicate on behalf of the association with like organizations relative t property/evidence processing.
   4. To agenda items
   5. To schedule guest speakers and arrange monthly meeting locations.
   6. To review and update Chapter By-laws annually with the secretary. By-laws will be presented for review and ratification at the July election meeting.

2. Vice-President/Treasurer:
   1. Same as President Secretary or Executive Board Member in her/her absence.
   2. To act as Sergeant-at-Arms if necessary.
   3. To collect dues at each meeting and issue a receipt for money received.
   4. To keep a current attendance roster at each meeting.
   5. Pay authorized bills, maintain receipt books and maintain financial records of chapter funds.
   6. Maintain possession of the Chapter funds.
   7. Provide a monthly financial report (verbal) at each chapter meeting.

3. Secretary:
   1. Same as President, Vice-President, Executive Board Member in his/her absence.
   2. Prepare minutes/agenda of each meeting and distribute to each member.
   3. To distribute any information that may be pertinent to the membership.
   4. To keep a current address/phone roster of all members and to update it annually or as needed.
   5. Handle any correspondence for the chapter.
   6. To review and update By-laws annually with the President.
   7. Distribute a copy of the phone list and By-laws to each member annually.

4. Executive Board Adviser:
   1. Same as President, Vice-President/Treasurer, Secretary in his/her absence.
   2. Liaison to C.A.P.E. State Board of Directors.
   3. Liaison adviser for the chapter to Behind Licked Doors (BLD) editor.
   4. Chairs nomination committee and maintains all ballot/voting files.

Section II: Absenteeism

If a member of the Board of Directors is absent for two or more consecutive meetings, without just cause, his office may be declared vacant by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board at the next regular meeting.

1. Just cause shall include, but not be limited to work schedule, sickness, industrial leave and vacation.

2. The vacancy shall be filled appointment by the President or any member of the Board of Directors acting on his/her behalf.

Section III: Recalls

Any member of the Board of Directors of the Chapter is hereby declared subject to recall for conduct inimical to the Chapters goals and objectives. A petition for recall of a member of the Board stating the grounds of the recall must be signed by not less than fifty percent (50%0 plus ONE of the members of the Chapter.  The President or Vice-President/Treasurer id the recall is against the charges to a special recall committee composed of a chairman apointed by the President, or Vice-President/Treasurer if the recall is against the President, one member appointed by the majority of the Board of Directors and one member appointed by the Board member who is subject to recall.  At the next regular meeting of the Chapter, the Recall Committee shall make its recommendation and the matter shall be put to a simple majority vote to the members present.  The vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the President or any member of the Board of Directors acting on his/her behalf.

Article VIII: FUNDS

Section I: Funds to Consist of:

The funds of this Chapter shall consist of all dues, gifts donations and any other monies received from all sources as long as such monies are intended for the general use and purposes of this chapter.  Funds will be maintained by the treasurer or by a member appointed by the President.

Section II: Benevolent Expenditures

Any members of this Chapter may receive a gift/floral gift from this Chapter at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors has the authority to make up a $100.00 donation to any California law enforcement agency who sets up a Benevolent Fund for a decreased employee.  All other agency who sets up a Benevolent Fund for a deceased employee.  All other requests for donations will be presented to the membership for consideration.