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the approval of the respective District Governor and his Cabinet, except as provided for in Article VIII, Section 1(a), of the Constitution and in Article IV, Section 1, Sub-section (c) of the By-Laws.
SECTION 6. The Council Chairperson shall receive reimbursement for attendance at all Council of Governors’ meetings and the MD-24 Convention, except the Council of Governors’ meetings held at International Conventions, to include travel, lodging, and meals, in accordance with the rules of audit. The Council Chairperson shall receive a stipend not to exceed $200.00 for office expenses (supplies, postage, phone calls, etc.).
ARTICLE IX—AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. This Constitution may be amended only at an Annual State Convention by a favorable vote of two-thirds or more of the delegates present in person, registered, and voting.
SECTION 2. Any proposed amendment shall originate by Resolution from any one of the following:
a. A Lions Club in good standing. A majority of the membership of a Lions Club must approve any proposed amendment that is submitted. b. Council of Governors. c. Constitution and By-Laws Committee.
SECTION 3. Any proposed amendment shall first be submitted in writing to the Constitution and By-Laws Committee at least one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the convening of the Annual State Convention, which Committee shall give to each Club in the State Organization a written notice of such proposed amendment at least sixty (60) days prior to the convening of the Annual State Convention; provided further that any such amendment or revision presented and mailed out as above may be acted upon by the said Convention in any modified, altered, or changed form that may result from discussion of the matter on the Convention floor; however, such modifications, alterations, or changes in form shall be germane and directly related to the proposed amendment for which notice has been given to the Lions |