CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTMASTERS
(Updated 2007)
Roberts'
Rules of Order
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTMASTERS
Preamble
For the purpose of more effectively assisting the advancement of
the United States Postal Service to a constantly high standard of
practical efficiency and economical operation in keeping with systematic
business methods and in the interest of the Public Welfare, the Postmasters
of the State of North Carolina hereby organize into an association
to be known as the North Carolina Association of Postmasters of the
United States. We pledge ourselves to aid and assist the Postal Service
in bringing about the desired results and to work with loyalty and
diligence to meet the requirements and demands for an efficient Postal
Service for the State of North Carolina and in the United States
and to strive coordinately for the betterment of conditions confronting
the Postmasters at Post Offices of every class.
Article 1 - Districts
For the purpose of better administering its affair, the State of
North Carolina is hereby divided into seven districts as follows:
Asheville (287-288-289), Charlotte (280-281- 282), Fayetteville (283-284-285),
Greensboro (270-271-272-273-274), Hickory (286), Raleigh (275-276-277),
and Rocky Mount (278-279).
The members of the Association residing in each of the assigned districts
of North Carolina shall organize district associations by electing
a District Director, Vice-Director and Secretary-Treasurer. In the
absence or disability of the Director, the Vice-Director shall serve
as the Director. Postmasters must have at least one (1) year membership
at the time of election in the North Carolina Chapter of the National
Association of Postmasters of the United States before being elected
as Director or Vice-Director. The President is empowered to remove
a Director if in violation of Article II. If the District Officers
are not elected in annual meeting as provided in Article II, the
President of the State Chapter is authorized, empowered, and directed
to appoint such District Officers from the membership in the District
within thirty (30) days following the State Convention. Each District
shall appoint County Chairmen in and for each of the counties of
such District, and upon his/her failure to do so in thirty days after
his/her taking office, the President shall make such appointment.
The District Directors shall be responsible for and direct membership
campaigns in their respective Districts and perform such other duties
as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board. They
shall be expected to attend Executive Board Meetings and State Conventions.
They will serve on the nominating committee. They shall hold meetings
from time to time at their pleasure except that they shall be required
to hold two (2) Town Hall meetings annually. One of these two (2)
meetings must occur not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the
State Convention at which time District Officers will be selected
for the coming year. The County Chairmen shall aid and assist in
membership campaigns and in the collection of dues and all matters
of interest to the Association and its members. The County Chairmen
may call meetings of the members of their respective Counties and
may appoint an Assistant County Chairman.
Article II-Officers
The Officers of this Association shall be a President, Vice-President,
Editor, "The Tar Heel Postmaster," and a Secretary-Treasurer.
All of these officers shall be Postmasters with at least two (2)
years membership, at the time of their election, in the North Carolina
Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters of the United
States. Officers shall be elected without regard to class of office
or geographical location. No one shall be qualified to hold office
in this Association who is not a Postmaster and any officer of the
Association who, during his/her term of office, resigns, be removed,
or be reassigned, for any cause whatsoever, from the position of
Postmaster shall immediately become ineligible to hold office and
a vacancy shall be declared, which vacancy shall be filled in the
manner hereinafter provided.
Item 1 - President
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter; shall
call all special meetings; shall appoint the following committees:
Auditing, Constitution and By-Laws, Credentials, Finance (to be chaired
by the Secretary-Treasurer as required by Article IX), Policy,
Sergeant-At-Arms, Time and Place, Nominations (as required by Article
VIII), and all other committees not in conflict therewith and necessary
for the proper conduct of the business of the Chapter; request reports
from time to time of the Secretary-Treasurer on the condition of
funds of the Chapter, and in general, perform each and every act
and such other duties as may appertain to this office, and prepare
a newsletter to be distributed to the membership
on an as needed basis. Should the office for the President be vacated
at any time because of death, disability, resignation or
retirement from the Postal Service, the Vice-President shall fill
the unexpired term.
Item 2 - Vice-President
The Vice-president shall serve as President in the absence of the
President or upon direction of the President. The Vice-president
shall make himself/herself available to the President, and the Executive
Board regarding his/her performance of duties. The Vice-President
should be qualified to serve as President subsequent to his/her term
as Vice-President. Should the office of Vice-president be vacated
for any reason, the same shall be filled by appointment by the same
Executive Committee.
Item 3 - Secretary-Treasurer
The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep all records, issue all certificates
of membership, collect dues, and assessments; have custody of all
funds, deposit them and withdraw them, be responsible therefore,
keep accurate and complete accounts vouchers and receipts; and in
general perform all duties commonly incident to the office of both
the Secretary and the Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall give
such Bond as may be required and approved by the Executive Board,
the expense of the Bond to be paid by the Chapter. The Secretary-Treasurer
shall maintain and keep current the official copy of the Constitution
and provide the President with a copy each year, and send a copy
to each New Member of the North Carolina Chapter of the National
Association of Postmasters of the United States.
Should the office of the Secretary-Treasurer be vacated at any time,
for any reason, the President shall notify the members of the Executive
Board, who will immediately meet and elect a successor to fill the
unexpired term.
Item 4 - Editor
The Editor shall be responsible for the publication of the Official
Publication of the North Carolina Chapter of the National Association
of Postmasters of the United States. The President shall request
the Editor to submit a budget for the operation of the publication
to the Finance Committee, including the incidental expenses connected
therewith, and the President and the Executive Board are authorized
to appropriate such monies as may be necessary for the expenses of
publishing and distributing the Chapter Publication. The Editor shall
serve as Chapter Historian to keep updated records of Chapter functions
and report at the Annual Convention.
Should the office of the Editor be vacated at any time by death,
disability, resignation, or retirement from the Postal Service, the
President shall notify the members of the Executive Committee who
will immediately meet and elect a successor to fill the unexpired
term.
Item 5 - Removal From Office
In the event of the refusal of any elected officer of the Chapter
to act or to properly fill the duties of the office, or to so conduct
his/her office that the name of our Parent Association shall be brought
in disrepute, or to otherwise injure the Chapter of the Association,
the Executive Board shall instruct the President to prefer charges
against the Official, and after service of the charges upon the accused,
and ample time for an answer and defense has elapsed, the board may,
if in its opinion the charges are substantiated, declare the office
vacant.
Item 6 - Officers
All officers of the Association shall serve without compensation.
It shall be the
responsibility of the Finance Committee to include in the budget
such funds as are necessary to cover the expenses of the Chapter
Officers and the Executive Board in fulfilling their duties to the
Chapter.
The President, with approval of the Executive Board, may appropriate
such sums as are available and not otherwise appropriated or designated
to meet the necessary expenses of the President and of the Secretary-Treasurer
in the administration of the Chapter's affairs. The Executive Board
may appropriate a designated sum to be used by the President.
Article III - Election of Officers
The election of Officers shall take place on the second full day
of our State Convention of the Association with time and location
to be posted by noon of the previous day. The election shall be by
a majority vote. When there is no contest, the election shall be
by acclamation. When a contest exists, the election will be held
by secret ballot, and the Credentials Committee shall count all votes.
State and District Officers shall assume the duties of office on
October 1st and leave office on September 30th of the following year.
The term of office of all officers shall be that the President shall
serve not more than one successive elected term, the Secretary-Treasurer
shall serve not more than three successive elective terms and the
Editor shall serve not more than four successive elective terms.
Article IV - Membership
Item 1
All Postmasters of the State of North Carolina of every class Post
Office shall be eligible to membership in this Association and may
become members thereof upon payment of membership dues. The dues
shall conform to the schedule prescribed by the National Association
of Postmasters of the United States. Dues are payable in advance
for a full calendar year, except for those Postmasters participating
in the Dues Withholding Plan. Any Postmaster who has never held membership
in the Association may become a member in good standing by payment
of pro-rated annual dues for the remainder of the calendar year,
or immediate participation in the Dues Withholding Plan. Members
whose dues have not been paid prior to February 1st shall be dropped
from Chapter rolls, except those members participating in the Dues
Withholding Plan.
Item 2
An Associate Member can be any member who has been honorably separated
from the Postal Service and/or promoted, or any temporarily assigned
OIC. To be eligible to become an Associate Member, he/she must pay
dues as prescribed by the National Association of Postmasters of
the United States. The Secretary of the Chapter shall maintain a
chapter roll of Associate Members. Associate Members shall be allowed
to vote but cannot hold office, and shall be entitled to attend all
Chapter Meetings, receive all publications and participate in all
service plans.
Item 3
Being made a member of "The First Timers Club" shall recognize
all Postmasters attending a convention of the North Carolina Chapter
of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States for
the first time.
Article V - Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will consist of the President, Vice-president,
Secretary- Treasurer, Editor and the Past-President. This Committee
will meet upon the request of two or more of its members. The
purpose of this committee will be to analyze and investigate matters
for
presentation to the full Executive Board and to serve as the
Postmaster Representation Committee. This Committee will not be
empowered
to spend monies of the Association without prior approval of the
Executive
Board.
Article VI - Executive Board
The President shall appoint the following officers to serve on
the Executive Board: Legislative, Education, Public Relations,
Membership,
Service Representative, and PAC. Appointed Officers may be
appointed no more than two consecutive one-year terms with the
exception of the Legislative Chairperson and the Service Representative
who may
be appointed no more than three consecutive one-year terms.
The
President, the Vice-President, the Secretary-Treasurer, the
Editor, the Legislative
Chairman, the Education Chairperson, the Public Relations
Chairperson,
the Membership Chairman, the District Directors, the Immediate
Past President, the Service Representative, the PAC Chairperson,
the NAPUS
Auxiliary President, the NAPUS Retiree President, shall constitute
the Executive Board of the Chapter, of which the President
shall be Chairman. The Executive Board shall have full control
of the
affairs of the Chapter between Conventions, and shall decide
all questions
not determined by the Chapter in Convention assembled. The
Secretary-Treasurer shall act as Secretary of the Board.
Article VII - Meetings
The Chapter shall meet in annual convention at a time and place
decided upon by a majority vote of the Chapter Executive
Board not more than
two years in advance, provided however, that the President
may with the approval of the majority of the Executive
Board, for
good and
sufficient reasons, change the time and place previously
fixed. Special meetings may be called from time to time by
the President
with the
approval of a majority of the Executive Board or upon
written request of twenty-five or more members of the Chapter.
The Secretary-Treasurer shall upon the request of the President,
give notice of the time
and place of such meetings to the members of this association.
Article VIII - Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee shall consist of the District
Directors for the current year plus one member, who
shall serve as
Chairman of the Nominating Committee, appointed by
the President. Each
District shall be represented on the nominating committee
and in the event
a District Director, or Vice-Director is not in attendance
at the State Convention, the President shall be empowered
to appoint
a
representative from that District on the Nominating
Committee.
Article IX - Finance Committee
The Finance Committee shall consist of the Secretary-Treasurer, who
will serve as Chairperson, and four (4) additional members as appointed
by the President within thirty (30) days of his/her appointment at
the post-Convention Executive Board meeting. If the Secretary-Treasurer
is newly elected, the outgoing Secretary-Treasurer will be one of the
members appointed by the President. This Committee will be responsible
for presenting a budget for the ensuing year to the Executive Board
at its first meeting of the year. This budget is to include but not
be limited to expenses related to Chapter Officers in the performance
of their duties to the Chapter
Article X - Endorsement for National Office
The vote for endorsing any candidate for National Office shall take
place on the last day of the State Convention of the Association.
The endorsement shall be by majority vote. When there is no contest,
the
endorsement shall be by acclamation. When a contest exists, the
vote to endorse will be held by ballot, and the Credentials Committee
shall count all votes. The candidacy of a North Carolina Postmaster
for National
Office can only be endorsed at any business session on the last
day
of any State Convention. Nothing in this Article shall be construed
as to require the Association to endorse any candidate. The North
Carolina Chapter will be bound by this endorsement at the National
Convention
by the first ballot only.
Article XI - Representation at National Convention
Representation of the Chapter at all National Conventions shall
be in conformity with the provisions of the Constitution and
By-Laws of the National Association of Postmasters of the United
States.
Article XII - Interpretation
If, between conventions, it should develop that any part of this
Constitution is found to be ambiguous, or conflicting,
or require clarification,
it shall be the duty of the Executive Board to interpret
the particular section, subject at all times to final determination
by the Chapter,
either in convention or by referendum. A two-thirds vote
of
the Board shall be necessary in any decision.
Article XIII - Amendments
The Constitution may be amended at any convention of the Chapter
by a two-thirds vote of members present, or it may
be amended by referendum
vote, which shall be signed by two-thirds of the members
in good standing.
Article XIV - Tar Heel Postmaster
The official publication of the North Carolina Chapter, National Association
of
Postmasters of the United States, shall be known as "The Tar Heel
Postmaster" and shall be issued bi-monthly except when unusual
circumstances prevent.
The Executive Committee shall control the editorial policies of "The
Tar Heel
Postmaster". The columns of the Publications shall be open, insofar
as space limitations permit, to views of the members of the Chapter
that may not be regarded as libelous or otherwise harmful to the best
interests of the Chapter. The Editor shall be expected to publish as
much Chapter news and other news of interest to the membership as possible,
including personal items about Postmasters and their official family
connections. Postmasters are encouraged to see that such news items
are made available to the Editor. All funds received by the Editor
of "The Tar Heel Postmaster" from any source whatsoever in
his/her official capacity shall be the property of the North Carolina
Chapter, National Association of Postmasters, and shall be forwarded
by the Editor to the Secretary-Treasurer as soon as received.
Article XV - Duties of Past -Presidents and Committees
Item 1 - Past Presidents
The immediate Past President shall serve on the Executive Board and
Executive Committee. They will perform any duties designated
by the President. He/she will also serve as parliamentarian to
ensure
that
Robert's Rules of Order are followed when the State Convention
is in session and be available for counsel in other matters requiring
parliamentary
procedure interpretations.
Item 2 - Sergeant-At-Arms
Prior to each convention, the President is to appoint a Sergeant-At-Arms
Committee, and chairman of committee. It shall be the Chairman's
duty to maintain orderly entrance to the convention floor,
designate members
of the committee to serve as ushers, and to perform other
duties as may be incidental to the office or as may be designated
by the President
or Program Coordinator
.
Item 3 - Education Chairman
The President prior to each convention, giving ample time
to plan Seminars and
Workshops at the Convention, shall appoint the Education
Chairman.
Item 4 - Legislative Chairperson
The Legislative Chairperson shall be responsible for writing articles
to be published in "The Tar Heel Postmaster" and/or on the
NC NAPUS website as authorized by the membership, keeping informed
of legislation affecting the Postal Service and collecting legislative
funds from the membership. The Legislative Chairperson shall be responsible
for planning legislative trips to Washington to lobby on behalf of
the Postal Service and Postmasters
Item 5 - Membership Chairman
The Membership Chairman shall establish a membership goal and formulate
a detailed plan, which shall assure the goal is reached. He/she
should see that the President calls a newly appointed member immediately
after notification of appointment is received. The President may
designate
the Membership Chairman to be responsible for these calls, if provision
is made for payment of such calls. He/she shall notify the County
Chairman of the appointment and have him/her visit the new appointee.
The Membership
Chairman shall send a letter, to reach the new appointee the day
following the receipt of notification of the appointment, congratulating
the
new Postmaster or OIC, and offer any needed help. An invitation
to
join NAPUS should be included. He/she should solicit the help of
all Chapter Officers and motivate all of them to actively engage
in the
membership effort.
Item 6 - Service Representative
The Service Representative shall have a thorough knowledge of all
insurance programs available as well as function of the NAPUS
Federal Credit
Union and their benefits. He/she shall know how to sign up
members in the Credit Union. He/she shall maintain a supply of
current
forms for all these programs. He/she shall provide a booth
at the State
Convention to serve delegates throughout the Convention. Time
should be requested
for the Service Representative to appear on the program early
in the convention to explain the programs. The Service Representative
shall
maintain close liaison with the National Chairman for services.
He/she shall notify the Manager of NAPUS Federal Credit Union
of
this appointment
giving name, address, residence and office phone numbers. He/she
can obtain supplies by calling the Credit Union Office at 800-336-0284.
Supplies for the various Insurance Plans may be obtained by
contacting the National General Insurance Company in St. Louis,
MO. Phone:
800-325-8000.
Item 7 - Postmaster Representation Committee
It shall be the duty of the committee on Postmaster Representation
upon request to advise, counsel, and assist in the resolvement of
official concerns and to mobilize the strength, prestige, status,
and effectiveness of NAPUS in furthering and protecting the interest
of Postmasters. They should avail themselves of the experience and
knowledge of the National Committee on Postmaster Representation.
Promptness and immediate response to the requests for assistance
from the Postmaster being confronted with adverse actions is of prime
importance. If unable to contact a National Committee member, immediately
contact a member of the Executive Board and assistance will be arranged.
See Article V for a list of members serving on this committee.
Item 8 - Public Relations Chairman
The Public Relations Chairman shall at all times stand up for all
the positive things we do to improve the image of the Postal Service.
He/she
shall tell our story to the media, our boss, our elected representatives,
and our own membership. He/she shall advertise NAPUS meetings and our
State Convention and contact local media for proper coverage. He/she
shall increase communication to the membership, telling them what we
are doing in areas of programs and legislation. He/she shall have a
column in "The Tar Heel Postmaster" concerning Public Relations
and create enthusiasm among the membership about themselves and NAPUS.
Item 9 – PAC CHAIRMAN
It shall be the duty of the PAC Chairman to collect monies from the
membership for the PAC Fund. This representative shall be an Active
NAPUS Member or Retiree. He/she shall be in communication with
the National PAC Chairman. The funds raised by this chairman will
be
used to help elect candidates that have demonstrated they are friends
of NAPUS
This constitution contains all amendments approved by
the North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters
of the United States.
Date of last approved amendment was the State Convention in Concord,
NC on June 11th, 2008
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Dominick Spadaro, Presidentxxxxxxx Dinah Marshall, Secretary-Treasurer
LET US DO TOGETHER WHAT WE CANNOT DO ALONE
NC CHAPTER NAPUS
FINANCIAL POLICY
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Chapter of NAPUS cannot effectively represent
it's members and be a viable voice without a sound Financial Policy
and adequate cash reserve, and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this
Financial Policy is endorsed by the Executive Board for the Chapter
year beginning with the date of it's adoption as recorded at the
end of this document.
RESOLVED, that the NC NAPUS President serves without compensation
and is expected to attend Chapter Training Conferences, the Legislative
Conference, State Convention, Southern Officers Conference, National
Convention, and other functions when acting in the official capacity
of the position; therefore, be it resolved that the President's expenses
be reimbursed for all these meetings to the extent of mileage at the
prevailing USPS rate via most cost wise means, registration, and lodging.
RESOLVED, that the Chapter Secretary-Treasurer and Editor also serve
without Compensation and are expected to attend Chapter Training Conferences,
the Legislative Conference, State Convention, Southern Officers Conference,
and National Convention; therefore, be it resolved that the Secretary-Treasurer
and Editor Expenses be reimbursed for all these meetings to the extent
of mileage at the prevailing USPS rate via most cost wise means, registration,
and lodging. Resolved that the Editor is encouraged to attend the semi-annual
Retiree Meetings, therefore be it resolved that he/she be reimbursed
to the extent of mileage at the prevailing USPS rate via the most cost
wise means.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President is next in line to assume leadership
of the NC Chapter of NAPUS; therefore, be it resolved that the Vice
President be reimbursed to the extent of mileage at the prevailing
USPS rate via most cost wise means, registration and lodging to attend
Chapter Training Conferences , the Legislative Conference, State Convention,
Southern Officers Conference, and National Convention.
RESOLVED, that the immediate Past President is recognized as an Executive
Board Member and that his/her attendance to all Chapter Training
Conferences is desirable, therefore, be it resolved that the immediate
Past President be reimbursed mileage at the prevailing USPS rate
via the most cost wise means, registration and lodging to attend
Chapter Training conferences.
RESOLVED, that the District Directors are one of the most important
elected positions of the NC Chapter of NAPUS and it is in the best
interest of the Chapter that theDistrict Directors attend all Chapter
Training Conferences that his/her schedules permit; therefore, be it
resolved that District Directors be reimbursed mileage at the prevailing
USPS rate via the most cost wise means, registration and lodging to
attend Chapter Training Conferences.
RESOLVED, that the business of the NC Chapter of NAPUS cannot be conducted
without the full representation of the complete Executive Board; therefore,
be it resolved that the Board Members shall be reimbursed for attendance
at the first Executive Boards Meeting in October to the extent of one
nights lodging and roundtrip mileage at the prevailing USPS rate via
the most cost wise means. For the State Convention Executive Board
meeting, Board members shall be reimbursed for one nights lodging and
mileage one way at the prevailing USPS rate via the most cost wise
means.
RESOLVED, that the importance of individual participation for appointed
officers cannot be prioritized and recognizing that appointed officers
serve without compensation, and that all appointed officers are members
of the Executive Board serving with equal importance and are encouraged
to attend all Chapter Training conferences that their schedules permit;
therefore, be it resolved that if such appointed members attend Chapter
Training Conferences they be reimbursed mileage at the prevailing USPS
rate via the most cost wise means, registration and lodging. The appointed
positions are Education, Legislative, Membership, Service Representative,
PAC and Public Relations Chairpersons.
RESOLVED, that the Legislative Chairperson is responsible for the
coordination of Legislative events; therefore, be it resolved that
he/she be reimbursed for lodging, travel and registration to attend
the Legislative Conference and he/she be reimbursed for registration
fee to attend the National Convention.
RESOLVED, that the Education Chairperson, Membership Chairperson,
PAC Chairperson and Service Representative are encouraged to participate
in the official training provided to enhance their value to the Organization,
and resolved that said training is available only at the Legislative
Conference; therefore, be it resolved that the Education Chairperson,
Membership Chairperson, PAC Chairperson and Service Representative
be reimbursed for registration, travel, and lodging to attend the Legislative
Conference. The Membership Chairperson and PAC Chairperson be reimbursed
for registration to attend the National Convention. The PAC Chairperson,
Service Representative and Education Chairperson be reimbursed for
registration to attend the State Convention.
RESOLVED, that the Education Chairperson is responsible for the coordination
of the training sessions at the annual State Training Conference; therefore,
be it resolved that the Chairperson be reimbursed to attend the annual
Training Conference.
RESOLVED, that the National Vice Presidents, when such is a North
Carolina Postmaster, is encouraged to attend semi-annual Training Conferences,
Executive Board Meetings, and semi-annual Retiree Meetins, therefore,
be it resolved that he/she be reimbursed to the extent of mileage at
the prevailing, USPS rate via the most cost wise means, registration
and lodging to attend semi-annual Training conferences, Executive Board
Meetins, and semi-annual Retiree Meetings.
RESOLVED, that the Postmasters' Retired are a vital part of the North
Carolina Chapter of NAPUS and it is in the best interest of all Postmasters
that the Postmasters' Retired continue to be an active and strong voice;
therefore, be it resolved that the Postmasters' Retired be refunded
50% of their State dues in February of each year based on membership
numbers on roll as of December 31 of the previous year. RESOLVED that
the retirees be refunded $7.25 to reflect the change in retiree dues
and this includes the retirees and associate members.
RESOLVED, that unless otherwise stated, reimbursement shall include
registration, and mileage at the prevailing USPS rate via the most
cost wise means of transportation, and (1) nights lodging if the event
exceeds One Hundred (100) miles one way from residence, and Two Hundred
Fifty (250) miles one way from residence for (2) nights lodging at
the discretion of the Executive Committee.
RESOLVED, the Postmaster Representatives must be available upon request
to counsel and assist in the resolve of official concerns and protect
the interest of Postmasters. They should avail themselves of the experience
and knowledge of the National Committee on Postmaster Representation.
The President shall appoint two Postmaster Representatives from each
Postal District that shall be reimbursed for training at the discression
of the Executive Committee. Since promptness and immediate response
is required, be it resolved that Postmaster Representatives be reimbursed
for actual telephone call charges and at the prevailing USPS rate per
mile for travel to provide representation.
RESOLVED, that the immediate Past Secretary-Treasurer, if available,
shall always be a member of the Finance Committee and the Audit Committee.
RESOLVED, as Postmasters are required to work within a budget both
in the Postal Service and in their private lives, no NAPUS official
shall exceed his/her budgeted expense allowance and once such expense
allowance is depleted, no further funds will be forthcoming without
prior approval of the Executive Committee
RESOLVED, that this Financial Policy is intended to reimburse the
elected and appointed officials for expenditure of their funds and
that this Financial Policy is adopted to encourage all elected and
appointed officials to attend all meetings their schedules will permit
while providing an opportunity to allow the general membership to share
directly from a conservative Financial Policy.
RESOLVED, that this Financial Policy is intended to reimburse the
elected and appointed officials for expenditure of their funds, therefore,
signed expense vouchers should be submitted within thirty (30) days
of occurrence to the Secretary/Treasurer for reimbursement, and if
not claimed within this time, these expenses will need the approval
of the Executive Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this financial policy shall become effective
on the date of its adoption/amendment by the Executive Board.
Adopted this 14th day of October 2006 by the North Carolina Chapter
of NAPUS Executive Board.
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Dominick Spadaro, Presidentxxxxxxxxx Dinah Marshall, Secretary-Treasurer
History of amendments:
Sec/Treas President
February 1, 1992
October 17, 1992
October 2, 1993
October 1, 1994
September 30, 1995
September 28, 1996
June 21, 1997
January 9, 1999
January 8, 2000
June 10, 2000
January 6, 2001
January 5, 2
May 31, 2003 Judy Phillips/ Virgil Hinson
October 14, 2005 Wanda Thompson/ Lois Barbour