Section 1.  The name of this Association is "BNL Retired Employees' Association".
 

Section 1.  The Association is established to represent retiree interests and benefits; build closer community ties between Brookhaven National Laboratory and its neighbors; create a newsletter providing communication with retired employees; encouraging activities for social interaction in the retirement community and establish volunteer efforts to assist in fund raising for the benefit of charities and local communities.
 

Section 1.  "BNL Retired Employees' Association" is composed of retired members of Brookhaven National Laboratory, or those out on long term disability from BNL. Associate Members are all other members of the BNL community.

Section 2.  A fee is assessed each member annually.
 

Section 1.  The affairs of the Association shall be conducted by the elected officers of the Association. Approval of the Personnel Manager or his designee shall be required for the use of properties or facilities of the Laboratory.
 

Section 1.  There are no scheduled meetings. Meetings of the membership may be called by the President or Vice-President on an as needed basis, but there shall be at least one meeting annually. A simple majority vote of those in attendence at meetings will resolve all issues.
 

Section 1.  The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected for a term of two years.

Section 2. A Nominating Committee appointed by by the President or his designee, consisting of four members shall present a slate of candidates for new elections.
 
 

Section 1.  In the event that the office of the President is vacant, the Vice President shal automatically take over his duties for the unexpired term.

Section 2.  In the event of a vacancy in the office of Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer, the President is authorized to appoint a volunteer from the membership to complete the unexpired term.
 

Section 1.  Amendments to the Constitution will require a vote of the membership following due notice. A 2/3 majority is required.
 

Upon dissolution of the organization all of the assets remaining, after payment of all costs and expenses of such dissolution, shall be distributed to BERA in recognition of their support and assistance.
 

Section 1. The duties of the President shall be:

(1)  to preside at all meetings of the Association

       (2) to serve as an official representative of the Association

       (3)  to appoint committees

       (4)  to issue all and any reports that are needed

       (5)  to see that the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association are enforced

       (6)  to prepare a budget and approve all expenditures in excess of $500

       (7)  to act as the authorized representative of the Association in all negotiations with the BNL contractor, Brookhaven National Laboratory, the United States Department of Energy, and other organizations.

       (8)  to call meetings
 
 

Section 2.  The Duties of the Vice President shall be:

       (1)  to assume the duties of the President in his/her absence

       (2)  to to be a non-voting member of all committees and provide liasion between committees and the officers of the Association.

       (3)  to assist the President

Section 3.  Duties of the Secretary

       (1)  to assume the responsibility for the correspondence of the Association and maintenance of the necessary files

       (2)  to issue calls for meetings at the direction of the President

       (3)  to act in liaison with BNL in maintaining an up-to-date mailing list of retirees

       (4)  to record minutes of meetings as requested by the President
 
 

Section 4. The Duties of the Treasurer shall be:

      (1)  to keep a detailed record of the finances of the Association

      (2)  to provide the Officers of the Association with a quarterly financial statement

      (3)  to open a checking account with a bank and coordinate ssignature authorization with the President

      (4)  to prepare an annual budget proposal