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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America

CURRENT

an even numbered year, those positions designated here-

in as elected for two year terms in odd numbered years

shall be elected for one year terms. This will establish the

alternating pattern of term endings desired to maintain

continuity on the Board.

The person receiving the largest number of votes for each

position shall be declared elected. If any elected official/

director is unable to serve for any reason, the vacancy so

created shall be filled by the Board of Directors in the man-

ner provided by in Article III, Section 3. In the event of a tie

vote, the procedure of resolving the tie shall be determined

by the Board of Directors.

CURRENT

Article V Regions

Section 1. Divisions: For the purpose of securing broad

geographical representation to the Board of Directors

there shall be three (3) Regions designated as the Eastern,

Central and Western Regions. The Regions shall be based

on the approximate distribution of the membership, on

geographic boundaries and accessibility insofar as is prac-

tical and reasonable and shall be reviewed by the Board

every five years for possible adjustment. Each Region

shall be represented by two (2) Regional Directors both

of whom shall be members of the Board of Directors and

shall reside in the Region they represent at the time they

are elected.

• Eastern Region: The Eastern Region shall include the

States of Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine,

Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey,

New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,

South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and the

District of Columbia.

• Central Region: The Central Region shall include the

States of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,

Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South

Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

• Western Region: The Western Region shall include the

States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii,

Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah,

Washington and Wyoming.

Section 2. The incumbency of a Regional Director shall

continue for the remainder of the term notwithstanding

a relocation of the individual’s residence to a different

region.

PROPOSED