BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section A - Powers
The Board of Directors has the power to elect, replace or appoint officers or committee members; decide the ILDA budget; the calling and conduct of the convention; and the power to make decisions on all ILDA business and activities for the purpose of the management of the ILDA and other things explained elsewhere in the Constitution and its Handbook.
Section B - Meetings
1. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be called as needed by the president for the purpose of attending on ILDA business.
2. Two officers and at least five other members shall constitute a quorum.
3. On alternate years, the Board is encouraged to meet in connection with the Ephphatha Conference for the purpose of coordinating efforts and the Board shall also:
a. Give attention to work on the annual budget.
b. Give annual reports on all (of) the ILDA activities and on-going operations.
c. Plan programs and projects as defined in the Purpose.
d. Receive from the host committee and evaluate their plans for the ILDA convention which shall include site, theme, date, program and time schedule.4. When the Ephphatha Conference has an open session scheduled for the ILDA, those designated by the Board of Directors shall remain at the ILDA expense for the purpose of participating in these general open sessions.
5. At the regular annual meetings of the Board, action shall include:
a. Presentation of the annual budget and a report on the ILDA financial condition by the Finance Committee.
b. Recommendations from the Law Committee for the purpose of reviewing and acting upon resolutions and Constitutional changes.
c. Plans and programs for raising funds for the ILDA.
d. Reports from all regional presidents on the ILDA business activities and on-going operations; this shall include requests, recommendations, resolutions and grievances directed to the Board from their regions, congregations and/or fields.6. The Board shall meet at the expense of the ILDA, two (2) days prior to the ILDA convention near the ILDA convention site for the purpose of coordinating efforts with the convention committees and completing unfinished business.
Section C - Expenses
1. All expenses incurred in calling and holding a Board of Directors meeting, including the costs of the members' travel, lodging, meals and ground transportation shall be paid by the ILDA.
a. Board of Directors: President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Pastoral Advisor, Regional Presidents or their representatives, Editor and Business Manager of The Deaf Lutheran, and LCMS Deaf Ministry counselor.
2. Non-Board members, who receive a written invitation from the ILDA president attend part of a Board meeting will receive one day's lodging and meal expenses paid by the ILDA.
a. Non-Board Members: Chairpersons, Historian, Past Officers, Advisory Council Members.
3. Meal expense is limited to $15 per day per member.
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