Sec 1. The officers of this organization shall be regular members in good standing.
Sec 2. Members eligible for the office of president shall have served on the Governing Board.

Sec 1. The board members shall be elected by the membership at the November meeting to serve two-year terms, replacing the outgoing board members. They shall assume their duties in January following their election at the annual meeting in November.
Sec 2. A majority of votes cast shall elect.
Sec 3. The president shall appoint a nominating committee, excluding himself/herself composed of three to five members in good standing. The committee shall be appointed not later than the regular April meeting. A slate of one candidate for each vacancy on the MACA Board of Directors, as well as the TACA Board representatives, shall be composed by the committee and presented to the membership at the meeting preceding the election meeting. Nominations may also be presented from the floor.
Sec 4. The governing board will elect its officers yearly.
Sec 5. The term of office shall be for one year. No person shall hold the same office for more than two consecutive terms.
Sec 6. Two representatives to the governing board of the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists shall be elected one each year for a term of two years in office. Election of these representatives shall be by the membership as indicated in sec. 3 above. No person shall be elected Chapter Representative to the Governing Board for more than two consecutive terms. The elected Chapter Representatives may not hold other chapter offices.
Sec 7. New officers and chapter representatives assume office as of January 1.

Sec 1. The president shall reside at all meetings of this organization, shall call meetings of the Governing Board and preside, shall appoint the nominating committee, and shall approve all bills drawn against this organization as presented to and by the treasurer. The president is also responsible for designating the location of all meetings, along with the program chairperson. The president shall place special emphasis on such activities as public relations, communications, educational programs, and like maters. The president will assist the treasurer in developing an annual budget.
Sec 2. The treasurer shall make all deposits and authorized payments of the organization, keep an itemized account, and file requested financial reports to the state office in a timely manner. He/she shall make a complete financial report at the annual meeting and at such other times as requested by the president. He/she shall keep record of the current membership and its status. The treasurer will assist the president in developing an annual budget.
Sec 3. The secretary shall record minutes at each regular and called meeting of the membership and Governing Board, and shall have such minutes available for reference at future meetings. He/she will also assume the responsibility of communications to members through meeting notification and/or newsletter for a minimum of four times per year.
Sec 4. The chapter representatives to the Governing Board of TACA shall attend Governing Board meetings, serving as the liaison between the chapter and the state organization, representing the concerns of the chapter members to the Governing Board and reporting on state activities to chapter members.
Sec 5. The newsletter shall be published each month in which there is a regular meeting, and shall carry the meeting notice.
Sec 6. The governing board will meet 2 times a year, January and August, for the purpose of appointing committee chairpersons, such as programs for meetings, juried and non-juried shows, etc. and plan the agenda of general meetings.

Sec 1. The governing board shall conduct the business of this organization between meetings; shall fill vacancies in the lines of officers until the next election and shall plan the agenda of meetings. The governing board is subject to the orders of this organization and none of its acts shall conflict with these orders.

Sec 1. A minimum of/but not limited to four general membership meetings shall be held annually as determined by the governing board.
Sec 2. All members in good standing shall be eligible to vote. Groups/ organizations shall have one vote.
Sec 3. At all meetings of this organization, those members present shall constitute a quorum. The majority carries a vote.
Sec 4. The fiscal year shall be from January 1 through December 31.

Sec 1. The governing board may adopt rules for conduct in its own meetings. All general membership meetings shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order in all cases where they are not inconsistent wit the laws o this organization.

Sec 1. The bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a majority vote of the members present, providing a thirty-day notice of the proposed amendment has been given.