ARTICLE X – OFFICERS and POSITIONS
Section 1. Officers
Section 1. Officers
The officers of BCHI shall be:
(a) President;
(b) Vice President;
(c) Secretary;
(d) Treasurer.
(e) National Directors.
Section 2. Additional Positions Authorized
The Board of Directors may establish and appoint additional positions as necessary to carry out the work of BCHI. Such positions may include, but are not limited to, Public Lands, sawyers, Historian, Communications Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, or other roles deemed appropriate.
Individuals serving in such appointed positions shall not have voting rights at meetings of the Board of Directors or at meetings of the delegates unless they are also duly elected or appointed directors or are duly certified and seated as delegates.
Section 3. Nature of Appointed Positions
Positions established under this Article are administrative in nature and shall not possess voting authority on the Board of Directors unless expressly provided in these Bylaws.
Section 4. Duties
The duties of officers and appointed positions shall be defined in the Policies and Procedures adopted by the Board of Directors, consistent with these Bylaws.
Section 5. Eligibility and Good Standing
All officers and appointed position holders shall be members in good standing of an affiliated chapter of BCHI.
Elected by the State Board of Directors.
Section 6. Terms
Officers shall be elected by the delegates at the Annual Convention.
Each officer shall serve a term of two (2) years.
To ensure continuity of leadership, officers shall be elected on a staggered basis as follows:
(a) The President and Secretary shall be elected in the same year;
(b) The Vice President and Treasurer shall be elected in the alternate year.
Terms of office shall begin at the close of the Annual Convention at which elected and shall continue until a successor is elected and qualified, unless earlier removed or resigned.
Section 7. Vacancies
If an officer position becomes vacant before the expiration of the term, the State Board of Directors shall elect a replacement to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
An officer may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Board whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of BCHI would be served thereby, provided the officer has been given notice and opportunity to be heard.
Officers must be Directors in good standing at the time of election and throughout their term of office.
3 responses to “Book 1 – ARTICLE X – OFFICERS and POSITIONS”
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Use of the Title “President”
BCHI designates its chief elected officer as “President” to clearly distinguish executive leadership from the procedural role of presiding over meetings. The President serves as the principal officer responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and external representation of the organization, consistent with common nonprofit practice and the expectations of the Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Act. The term “Chair” (or presiding officer) refers to the function of conducting meetings under the Rules of Order and may be performed by the President or another authorized individual. This distinction avoids ambiguity in authority, supports consistent parliamentary procedure, and ensures clarity in governance, succession, and accountability.
🔹 Bottom Line
Use President because it:
✔ Matches Idaho law expectations
✔ Clearly defines executive authority
✔ Separates governance roles cleanly
✔ Aligns with your delegate system
✔ Works cleanly with Rules of Order
✔ Avoids confusion in disputes -
Add a Section 8 and 9:
Section 8. Removal of OfficersAn officer may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Board whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of BCHI would be served thereby, provided the officer has been given notice and opportunity to be heard.
Section 9 — Election of Officers
1. Electing AuthorityOfficers of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the duly certified delegates at the Annual Convention, provided a quorum is present.
2. Nominations
Nominations shall be conducted as follows:
A Nominating Committee may present a slate of candidates;
Nominations shall also be accepted from the floor;
No second is required for nominations;
A nominee must consent to serve prior to election.3. Method of Election
Election shall be conducted as follows:
Each office shall be elected separately;
Only Delegates at the annual convention may vote
Voting shall be by:
Voice vote, unless contested; or
Ballot or,
if required by the Rules of Order;Each duly certified delegate is entitled to one (1) vote per office;
Proxy voting is not permitted4. Vote Required
A majority vote is required:
If no candidate receives a majority:
The candidate with the lowest number of votes shall be eliminated;
Additional ballots shall be taken until a majority is achieved.5. Failure to Elect
If an election cannot be completed at the Annual Convention:
The Board of Directors may fill the office on an interim basis until:
A special election is held; or
The next Annual Convention -
1) REMOVE: Section 1 (e) National Directors. as they have there own article, Article XII
2) CHANGE: Section 5. Eligibility and Good Standing
All officers and appointed position holders shall be members in good standing of an affiliated chapter of BCHI and meet any additional qualifications established by policy.
REMOVE: Elected by the State Board of Directors.
3) Section 6. Terms: Reverse when Secretary and Treasurer are elected
ADD paragraph at end: No individual may serve more than:
Two (2) consecutive full terms in the same office.
4) Section 7 paragraph 1, CORRECT sentence to say: …shall elect a replacement by majority vote …
Use of the Title “President”
BCHI designates its chief elected officer as “President” to clearly distinguish executive leadership from the procedural role of presiding over meetings. The President serves as the principal officer responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and external representation of the organization, consistent with common nonprofit practice and the expectations of the Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Act. The term “Chair” (or presiding officer) refers to the function of conducting meetings under the Rules of Order and may be performed by the President or another authorized individual. This distinction avoids ambiguity in authority, supports consistent parliamentary procedure, and ensures clarity in governance, succession, and accountability.
🔹 Bottom Line
Use President because it:
✔ Matches Idaho law expectations
✔ Clearly defines executive authority
✔ Separates governance roles cleanly
✔ Aligns with your delegate system
✔ Works cleanly with Rules of Order
✔ Avoids confusion in disputes
Add a Section 8 and 9:
Section 8. Removal of Officers
An officer may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Board whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of BCHI would be served thereby, provided the officer has been given notice and opportunity to be heard.
Section 9 — Election of Officers
1. Electing Authority
Officers of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the duly certified delegates at the Annual Convention, provided a quorum is present.
2. Nominations
Nominations shall be conducted as follows:
A Nominating Committee may present a slate of candidates;
Nominations shall also be accepted from the floor;
No second is required for nominations;
A nominee must consent to serve prior to election.
3. Method of Election
Election shall be conducted as follows:
Each office shall be elected separately;
Only Delegates at the annual convention may vote
Voting shall be by:
Voice vote, unless contested; or
Ballot or,
if required by the Rules of Order;
Each duly certified delegate is entitled to one (1) vote per office;
Proxy voting is not permitted
4. Vote Required
A majority vote is required:
If no candidate receives a majority:
The candidate with the lowest number of votes shall be eliminated;
Additional ballots shall be taken until a majority is achieved.
5. Failure to Elect
If an election cannot be completed at the Annual Convention:
The Board of Directors may fill the office on an interim basis until:
A special election is held; or
The next Annual Convention
1) REMOVE: Section 1 (e) National Directors. as they have there own article, Article XII
2) CHANGE: Section 5. Eligibility and Good Standing
All officers and appointed position holders shall be members in good standing of an affiliated chapter of BCHI and meet any additional qualifications established by policy.
REMOVE: Elected by the State Board of Directors.
3) Section 6. Terms: Reverse when Secretary and Treasurer are elected
ADD paragraph at end: No individual may serve more than:
Two (2) consecutive full terms in the same office.
4) Section 7 paragraph 1, CORRECT sentence to say: …shall elect a replacement by majority vote …